Was Ending the Draft a Grave Mistake? No.

Rory Fanning and Joe Allen / Truthdig Apr 16, 2019 With all due respect, there is a better way to imperil the U.S. military’s imperial project than to reinstate the draft. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Talking to the Young in a World That Will Never Truly Be ‘Postwar’

By Rory Fanning / TomDispatch Apr 7, 2016 Speaking about my own experiences to high school students heavily propagandized by the U.S. military on the charms and positives of war, American-style, has been changing my life. Dig deeper ( 16 Min. Read )

The Lie of Patriotism

Chris Hedges / Truthdig Apr 4, 2016 A U.S. ranger who served in Afghanistan and a Marine who was in Iraq put light on the dangerous myth that America has built around its "warriors." Now, in acts of civil disobedience, they are determined to right the wrongs of war. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

Take Your Best Guest

Staff / Truthdig Feb 13, 2015 This week on Truthdig Radio in association with KPFK: We revisit some of our favorite interviews from the past year. Topics include: war powers, banned books, the Koch brothers and the incredible journey of veteran-turned-pacifist Rory Fanning. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

What About the Christian Terrorists?

Staff / Truthdig Jan 16, 2015 This week on Truthdig Radio in association with KPFK: The Rev. Madison Shockley says it's wrong to think of terrorists as Islamic or Christian, we reality check free speech in France, Elizabeth Warren pulls her party to the left, and Rory Fanning stands up to military recruiters. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Letter to a Young Army Ranger (From an Old One)

BLANK Jan 14, 2015 Rory Fanning, an Army Ranger who served with Pat Tillman and became a conscientious objector, writes this letter to young Americans targeted by Army recruiters. (At right, a recruiter.) Dig deeper ( 13 Min. Read )

The Afghanistan War Turned This Republican Soldier Into a Socialist Peace Activist

Staff / Truthdig Nov 15, 2014 This week on Truthdig Radio in association with KPFK: Rory Fanning's extraordinary journey, FCC Chair Tom Wheeler's come-apart, and California's rebellious blue streak. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Thank You for Your Valor, for Your Service, Thank You, Thank You …

By Rory Fanning, TomDispatch Oct 27, 2014 My heart sank, my shoulders slumped. Special guests at the Concert for Valor were to include: Meryl Streep, Tom Hanks, and Steven Spielberg. The mission of the concert, according to a press release, was to “raise awareness” of veterans issues and “provide a national stage for ensuring that veterans and their families know that their fellow Americans’ gratitude is genuine.” Dig deeper ( 12 Min. Read )