Hey, Progressive: Who Are You Calling a Neoliberal?

Danny Goldberg / Truthdig Aug 15, 2017 During the 1960s anti-war movement, many leftists and Democratic Party leaders could not find common ground. That’s still true today. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Truthdigger of the Week: Helen Thomas

BLANK Jul 21, 2013 The woman who broke the barrier against female reporters in the White House and criticized the deceitful and secretive practices of the Bush and Obama administrations died Saturday. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

The Sequester Impact, Ted Cruz Calls Out ‘Communists,’ and More

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Feb 25, 2013 A look at the day's political happenings, including one lawmaker's efforts to ensure corporations can vote and Michelle Obama teams up with Jimmy Fallon for the "Evolution of Mom's Dancing." Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Gibbs’ Next Gig: Facebook?

Staff / Truthdig Mar 29, 2011 When Robert Gibbs left his White House post as the Obama administration's chief communicator, he made some vague noises about his plans for the future beyond maintaining loose professional ties with his former boss. Now it looks as though he may join another powerful institution: Facebook. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Team Obama Divided on Egypt Approach

Staff / Truthdig Feb 10, 2011 Maybe you've noticed that the Obama administration's strategy with regard to the ongoing Egyptian uprising has lacked a certain consistency That's partly because of divisions within the president's closest circles about how to deal with the crisis and its various factions (more). Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Violence in Cairo Draws Fire From Abroad

Staff / Truthdig Feb 3, 2011 Reports of machine gun fire and Molotov cocktails lobbed at anti-government demonstrators in Cairo by pro-Mubarak forces sparked a flurry of disapproving commentary from the West on Wednesday and stoked concerns about Egypt's volatility in the Middle East. Among those speaking out was British Prime Minister David Cameron, above. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Obama Names New White House Spokesman

Staff / Truthdig Jan 28, 2011 As White House press secretary Robert Gibbs prepares to assume the vaguely defined role of outside consultant to Barack Obama's next campaign, the president has picked Gibbs' replacement in Jay Carney, who has already run in Obama's close circles. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

White House Mum on Palin’s Latest Words

Staff / Truthdig Jan 14, 2011 If the president, or anyone in Obama's close advisory circles, has an opinion about Sarah Palin's latest rhetorical creation -- her already infamous "blood libel" zinger -- the world will have to do without that information for the time being. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Gibbs to Sign Off as Press Secretary

Staff / Truthdig Jan 6, 2011 Wednesday was a big day on Capitol Hill, what with the 112th Congress convening with a Republican at the helm of the House and with the announcement of a significant change in the Obama administration: Press secretary Robert Gibbs will leave his post in February. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

White House Looks to Jon Stewart in 9/11 Health Bill Bid

Staff / Truthdig Dec 22, 2010 Not doing much to convince certain detractors that "The Daily Show" is in cahoots with the Obama administration, White House press secretary Robert Gibbs voiced his hope, during a press briefing Tuesday, that Jon Stewart would be able to . Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

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Obama’s ‘Daily Show’ Stint a Success, Says Team Obama

Staff / Truthdig Oct 29, 2010 Other sources may disagree, but the word around the White House on Thursday was that President Obama's special appearance on "The Daily Show" the night before had been "a success," according to White House spokesman Robert Gibbs. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )