Robert Byrd’s Redemption

Eugene Robinson / Truthdig Jun 29, 2010 "End of an era" is an overused trope, but in this case it's appropriate: The last of the old Southern Democrats is gone. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Byrd Dies After 57 Years in Congress

Staff / Truthdig Jun 28, 2010 Sen. Robert Byrd, who died at 92 early Monday morning, served longer in the Senate and Congress than anyone else in American history -- and he witnessed a good chunk of it. (continued) Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Kennedy Collapses During Inauguration Lunch

Staff / Truthdig Jan 21, 2009 An ailing Ted Kennedy experienced seizures during a ceremonial luncheon on Capitol Hill and was removed from the private function, according to reports. President Obama accompanied Kennedy from the room and then returned to offer a few words of support. The luncheon then went ahead, though without Sen. Robert Byrd, who was too upset over his friend's seizure to stay. Update 2 Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Sen. Byrd Cries Over Kennedy’s Illness

Staff / Truthdig May 21, 2008 The senator from West Virginia came undone on the floor of the Senate while honoring his "dear friend" Ted Kennedy. The great orator paused at one point, sobbing, and said simply "I love you." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Friends and Foes Respond to Kennedy News

Staff / Truthdig May 21, 2008 As the sad medical news about Ted Kennedy sinks in, a number of his colleagues and even some of his political enemies have responded. Time's Mark Halperin has collected the statements of the presidential candidates, the president and others. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

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Body of War

Amy Goodman / Truthdig Mar 26, 2008 We just passed the grim milestone of 4,000 U.S. military members killed in Iraq since the invasion five years ago. Still, the death toll climbs. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Time to Reevaluate Hillary?

Staff / Truthdig May 4, 2007 Hillary Clinton has come under fire for her relatively hawkish stand on the war, but the candidate made an aggressive move Thursday to counter that perception Joined by antiwar Sen Robert Byrd, Clinton announced plans to de-authorize the war, saying: "If the president will not bring himself to accept reality, it is time for Congress to bring reality to him" Update: Kucinich calls out Clinton. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )