What’s at Stake for Israel in Killing of Prisoner? Officers Were Executed for Killing POWs in WWII

Juan Cole / Truthdig Apr 5, 2016 The Israeli military and security forces have a problem. They are fairly obviously being ordered to commit what international law defines as one of the more heinous war crimes. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Are Police Constitutional?

Staff / Truthdig Aug 27, 2015 A new book argues that American cops are actually "at war with people" instead of protecting citizens; a Nation piece questions whether Hillary Clinton will ever be able to win over progressives; meanwhile, there's a reason why it's become increasingly difficult to figure out what food is healthful. These discoveries and more after the jump. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

VIDEO: Donald Trump Was a ‘POW’ … Yes, Wharton Is Hell

Natasha Hakimi Zapata / Truthdig Jul 25, 2015 Like Sen. John McCain, presidential hopeful Donald Trump suffered torture during the Vietnam War, says Funny or Die. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Bergdahl’s Nightmare

Clay Bennett / Truthdig Jun 11, 2014 Dig deeper

Prisoner Deal

Adam Zyglis, Cagle Cartoons, The Buffalo News Jun 8, 2014 Dig deeper

Good Beard Bad Beard

Randall Enos, Cagle Cartoons Jun 8, 2014 Dig deeper

Bergdahl’s Vote

Mike Luckovich / Truthdig Jun 7, 2014 Dig deeper

Bowe Bergdahl: Army of Wha’?!

Mark Fiore / Truthdig Jun 5, 2014 Whoever thought bringing home a prisoner of war would be so controversial? Dig deeper

Prisoner Swap Brings Obama Closer to Closing Gitmo

Staff / Truthdig Jun 4, 2014 President Obama's decision to release five Taliban leaders from Guantanamo Bay has been attacked by some as illegal or reckless, but could bring him closer to his goal of closing the prison camp. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Obama Defends Deal With Taliban to Free U.S. Soldier

Staff / Truthdig Jun 3, 2014 President Obama on Tuesday defended a prisoner swap with the Taliban to free an American soldier, saying his "sacred" trust as commander-in-chief outweighed claims he broke the law and set a dangerous precedent. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Dear GOP: The U.S. Has Negotiated With Terrorists and Amnestied Them All Through History

Juan Cole / Truthdig Jun 3, 2014 The GOP talking points in response to the release of Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl in a trade for five former officials of the 1990s Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (Taliban) focused on a few basic premises. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

What Does Sgt. Bergdahl’s Release Tell Us About Afghanistan, Pakistan and the Taliban Today?

Juan Cole / Truthdig Jun 2, 2014 The surprise announcement by President Obama on Saturday of the negotiated release of Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl, captured in 2009, is wonderful news for him, his family and America. But what does it tell us about the Taliban, Afghanistan and Pakistan? Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )