Gun-Rights Activists Gear Up for Show of Force in Virginia

ALAN SUDERMAN and DENISE LAVOIE / The Associated Press Jan 18, 2020 They see Richmond protests as a rallying point for their cause, as state officials issue dire warnings over rhetoric and fears of violence. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Challenging Trump’s Language of Fascism

Henry Giroux / Truthout Jan 10, 2018 With the advent of the Trump presidency, language is undergoing a shift in the United States: It now treats dissent, critical media and scientific evidence as a species of "fake news." Dig deeper ( 19 Min. Read )

Is It Fair to Label the President a Liar?

Staff / Truthdig Mar 9, 2017 Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders, who has done just that on Twitter, responds to a journalist’s challenge on the subject. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Russell Brand Sits Down With a Philosopher to Find the ‘Truth Behind the Headlines’

Natasha Hakimi Zapata / Truthdig Apr 19, 2014 Some newspapers would have you believe you're in constant danger of being eaten by a giant South American bird around the corner from your home. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Obama and the Johnson Legacy: Recollecting the Great Society

Staff / Truthdig Apr 12, 2014 President Obama appeared in Austin, Texas, on Thursday night to deliver that rarest of speeches: a tribute to a former president, Lyndon Baines Johnson, whose administration still remains in controversy. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

How Many Controversial Comments Can Arkansas Republicans Make in One Week?

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Oct 12, 2012 From defending slavery to advocating for the killing of disobedient children, there's been a lot of crazy talk by some GOP politicians in the state of Arkansas recently. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Santorum Staffer Links Obama, Islam Via ‘Slip’

Staff / Truthdig Feb 21, 2012 Only she knows for sure, but Rick Santorum's spokeswoman Alice Stewart claims she misspoke when she referred to President Obama's "radical Islamic policies" on MSNBC when she really meant to say "radical environmental policies." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Doubts About Eloquence

By Jeff Shesol Dec 31, 2011 “The desire to be inspired,” William F. Gavin writes in “Speechwright,” “to be uplifted, to be made to feel deeply, to be swept away, and thrilled is the mark of jaded citizens who have forgotten that the major goal of political rhetoric should be to make good arguments, clearly and honestly.” Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Why ‘False Choices’ Still Matter

E.J. Dionne Jr. / Truthdig Apr 27, 2011 The idea that "false choices" are distorting our politics is under attack. I want to defend the concept for both substantive and personal reasons. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Ryan to Respond to State of the Union

Staff / Truthdig Jan 22, 2011 Responding to the State of the Union is an odd honor. You become the face of the opposition for 10 minutes but you have to immediately follow extraordinary rhetoricians at their chosen sport. House Budget Committee Chairperson Paul Ryan gets the job this year. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Glenn Beck Has a Point

Staff / Truthdig Jan 20, 2011 Excuse us while we hold back the dry heave and acknowledge that buried in this obnoxious, childish rant of Glenn Beck's, there's a valid point lurking. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Palin’s Egocentric Umbrage

Eugene Robinson / Truthdig Jan 18, 2011 In the spirit of civil discourse, I'd like to humbly suggest that Sarah Palin please consider being quiet for a while. Perhaps a great while. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )