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Paying for War at the Pump

Robert Scheer / Truthdig May 21, 2008 What's it got to do with the price of gas? Would some reporter with access to the Republican presidential candidate please ask John McCain why he wants to continue President Bush's Mideast policy when it has proved so ruinous for American taxpayers? Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Aziz Trial on Hold

Staff / Truthdig Apr 30, 2008 The trial of nine Iraqis -- including former Deputy Prime Minister Tariq Aziz and Ali Hassan al-Majid (aka "Chemical Ali") -- who were allegedly involved in the killing of 42 merchants in 1992 was delayed for about three weeks for logistical reasons soon after it started Tuesday. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

G-7, IMF and World Bank Leaders to Meet

Staff / Truthdig Apr 11, 2008 Following the string of economic crises across the globe, financial elites are planning to meet in Washington this weekend to address how to resolve the problems of global capitalism. Notably missing from the proceedings is any representative from the developing world. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Consumer Takes iPhone Price-Cut Rage to Court

Staff / Truthdig Oct 2, 2007 All those eager Apple aficionados who waited in line for days to get their grabby hands on the first crop of iPhones for $599 a pop, only to watch in despair as stragglers bought them but two months later for a whopping $200 less, may sympathize with an angry New York woman who clearly will not be placated by Steve Jobs' scrambly attempt at refunding his way back into customers' hearts. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Pop! Housing Bubble Burst is Real, and Consequential

Staff / Truthdig Aug 28, 2006 Economist and N.Y. Times columnist Paul Krugman writes that the downturn in the housing market is "a recipe for a major bust, not a soft landing," and that it will likely drag the entire economy down with it. As evidence, check out this Cincinnati Enquirer article about consumers tightening their belts in the face of the housing slump and high gas prices. Dig deeper

Oil Prices Could Triple Upon a U.S. Invasion of Iran

Staff / Truthdig Jun 21, 2006 That's according to Saudi Ambassador Prince Turki al Faisal. Not that that should be the reason that dissuades America from invading Iran, but it's at least worth noting. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Tempers Rising Along With Gas Prices

Staff / Truthdig May 31, 2006 Drivers are taking out their frustration at sky-high gas prices by yelling at clerks and sometimes driving off without paying. Could this be the locus of a populist uprising against the administration that abetted this situation? Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

A Brit Ponders America’s Love Affair With Cars

Staff / Truthdig May 19, 2006 Next time you're stuck in gridlock, keep in mind that many American cities had fantastic public rail systems until Big Auto bought up all the tracks and scrapped them to make way for cars. The Observer reminds us that "it did not have to be like this." Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Kick the Oil Habit

Staff / Truthdig May 18, 2006 Check out this sobering video, which spells out the moral imperative we face to wean ourselves from dependence on oil. Robert Redford will be talking about this new campaign on Larry King tonight (May 17.) Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )