Pakistan to Talk It Out

Staff / Truthdig Oct 24, 2008 Growing anger at "America's war" has led to massive popular protests and parliamentary action against U.S. military involvement in Pakistan. A resolution passed by Pakistan's parliament Wednesday calls for dialogue with "extremist groups" and an end to military activity, a strategy that refocuses the country toward an "independent foreign policy." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Taking a Stand Against War

Scott Ritter / Truthdig May 12, 2008 The Chicago City Council is debating a resolution urging the Illinois congressional delegation to oppose a war with Iran. Scott Ritter, who has been called as an expert witness on the matter, explains why the resolution should be supported -- and not just by the citizens of Chicago. Dig deeper ( 12 Min. Read )

A Chink in Clinton’s Armor?

Staff / Truthdig Oct 22, 2007 Hillary Clinton may be the front-runner, but her campaign has been doing a bit of damage control in Iowa over the senator's vote to declare Iran's Revolutionary Guards a terrorist organization, a move critics believe is a prelude to war with Iran. Clinton sent out a mass mailing explaining her vote and insisting that she opposes military action "without full Congressional approval." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

U.S. and UK Want U.N. Back in Iraq

Staff / Truthdig Aug 2, 2007 The United Nations hasn't had much of a presence in Iraq since a car bomb blew up its headquarters back in 2003, but that could soon change. The U.S. and Britain have begun pushing a Security Council resolution that would expand the U.N.'s mandate in Iraq, with a focus on diplomacy and human rights. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Cheney’s Twisted Logic

Staff / Truthdig Mar 2, 2007 Vice President Dick Cheney has once again confused supporting the troops with supporting a surge of troops into Iraq "Anyone can say they support the troops But the proof will come when it's time to provide the money and the support," Cheney said, referring to a bill that would fund the escalation. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Keep GOP Feet to the Fire

E.J. Dionne Jr. / Truthdig Feb 20, 2007 Democrats must force Republican members of Congress -- again and again -- to justify their refusal to get tough with Bush over Iraq. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

GOP Sinks Iraq Debate in Senate

Staff / Truthdig Feb 18, 2007 Republicans managed once again to block debate on the anti-escalation resolution that continues to stall in the Senate. Democrats had billed the Saturday vote as a referendum on the war and, as Majority Leader Harry Reid rightly pointed out, "A majority of the United States Senate just voted on Iraq, and a majority of the United States Senate is against the escalation in Iraq." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Dance Dance Resolution

Staff / Truthdig Feb 17, 2007 Jon Stewart mocks the ludicrous historical flights of fancy that Republican lawmakers made in speaking against the nonbinding anti-Iraq-surge resolution. (Hint: Davy Crockett, above, makes an appearance.) Watch it Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

John Murtha: The Man With the Plan

Staff / Truthdig Feb 16, 2007 Rep. John Murtha (D-Pa.) briefs movecongress.org on his plan to "redirect" funding for the war, put constraints on troop deployments and restore American credibility: "I think Abu Ghraib should be bulldozed." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

War Debate Heats Up in the House

Staff / Truthdig Feb 15, 2007 Eleven House Republicans split from their party Wednesday to oppose escalating the Iraq war, and an anonymous GOP representative said the leadership has 50 to 60 more on a defection watch list. The minority hopes to get its revenge when it comes time to debate funding for the war, but the Democrats have a plan for the showdown, which John Murtha unveiled on Thursday. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Remember These ‘Escalation’ Faces

Staff / Truthdig Feb 8, 2007 Check out MoveOn's new anti-escalation ad. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

GOP Blocks Anti-Escalation Resolution

Staff / Truthdig Feb 6, 2007 Senate Republicans managed to block debate Monday on the anti-surge resolution offered by John Warner, R-Va., and Carl Levin, D-Mich. Joe Lieberman, who is fast becoming the president's most loyal lapdog, argued that debate would hurt troop morale. Chuck Hagel retorted that he would have welcomed debate while serving in Vietnam, where he was wounded. Find out how your senators voted ("nay" votes were to block the resolution) Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )