America’s War on America

Eric Ortiz / Truthdig Dec 2, 2017 That sound of doomsday you hear in the distance is not "ka-boom." It's "ka-ching." Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Ex-IRA and British Soldiers Discuss Reconciliation Over Tea

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig Mar 4, 2015 Three-thousand seven-hundred people were killed in the 30-year conflict known as the "Troubles" in Northern Ireland. Men who belonged to those groups met in Northern Ireland last month to talk about why they took up arms and how the future can be made less bloody. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Egypt’s Uncertain Political Future Debated After ‘Massacre’

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig Jul 9, 2013 Mass protests were mounted in Egypt and political leaders discussed the creation of a civilian transitional government to rule with military support until new elections next year, after the killing of 51 supporters of deposed President Mohamed Morsi on Monday. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Afghan Reconciliation Efforts Have Failed

Staff / Truthdig Jul 2, 2011 In 2005, the US-backed Afghan government instituted a reconciliation program aimed at reintegrating insurgents who aggressively opposed the U invasion of their country With minimal political support and inadequate funding, that program failed, and many who voluntarily left groups such as the Taliban have received none of the promised benefits . Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Reconciliation Talks In Afghanistan

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GOP Launches Final Health Care Attack in Senate

Staff / Truthdig Mar 24, 2010 If you can't beat ’em, hit ’em with a bunch of amendments they'd have a hard time opposing. That was apparently the strategy of Republicans hoping to throw a wrench into the health care reform works in the Senate on Wednesday. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Pelosi: Dems Ready to ‘Kick Through This Door’ to Pass Health Care Bill

Staff / Truthdig Mar 16, 2010 House Speaker Nancy Pelosi talked tough on Monday on the subject of health care reform, which is no surprise. What is more interesting is the plan she outlined for how she and her fightin' Dems will "kick through this door" and pass the legislation in a fashion that many people will find somewhat confusing. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

The Big Lie About ‘Reconciliation’

E.J. Dionne Jr. / Truthdig Mar 4, 2010 The claim that Democrats are just "ramming through" a health bill is, I am sorry to say, one big lie -- or, if you're sensitive, an astonishing exercise in hypocrisy.The claim that Democrats are just "ramming through" a health bill is, I am sorry to say, one big lie. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Obama Tells Congress to Get Health Care Reform Done Already

Staff / Truthdig Mar 4, 2010 During a speech at the White House on Wednesday, President Barack Obama hinted at the possibility that congressional Democrats would soon be obliged to play the reconciliation card to ensure that health care reform legislation reaches the finish line and he pushed Congress to "finish its work" -- as in pronto -- on that crucial and contentious issue. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Dealing With the Democrats

Ruth Marcus / Truthdig Feb 24, 2010 President Obama's health care fight is not with the Republicans, but with members of his own party, especially those in the House. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Reid Tells Republicans to ‘Stop Crying’

Staff / Truthdig Feb 24, 2010 With more Senate Democrats urging Harry Reid to revive the public option and pass health care reform through budget reconciliation, the Senate majority leader said Republicans "should stop crying about reconciliation as if it's never been done before." Reid said the maneuver is used nearly every year, usually by Republicans. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Finish Health Care or Go Home

E.J. Dionne Jr. / Truthdig Feb 8, 2010 Some Senate Democratic moderates are petrified that Republicans will make terrible trouble if health care is passed through the "reconciliation process." If Democrats are that intimidated by Republicans, they should just give up their majority. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )