‘Left, Right & Center’: Scotland, IS, Alibaba, Midterms

Staff / Truthdig Sep 20, 2014 Truthdig Editor-in-Chief Robert Scheer and the other "Left, Right & Center" panelists discuss Scotland's decision not to part from Britain, Congress' vote to arm Syrian rebels, and every young Ukrainian having his or her own NGO. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Dennis Kucinich: President Obama Has Trapped Himself With Bad Decisions

Staff / Truthdig Sep 20, 2014 This week on Truthdig Radio in association with KPFK: Dennis Kucinich and Robert Scheer discuss Syrian rebels Also: With civility and style, Scotland shows the world how democracy is done. And Cyd Zeigler considers violence in the NFL. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

It’s Hard to Be Cynical About Brave Scotland

Staff / Truthdig Sep 20, 2014 This week on Truthdig Radio in association with KPFK: Scotland shows the world how it's done, Dennis Kucinich and Robert Scheer discuss arming Syrian rebels, and Cyd Zeigler considers violence in the NFL. Dig deeper

Scotland Rejects Independence From U.K.

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig Sep 19, 2014 Scottish voters preserved the country's 307-year-old union with England, Wales and Northern Ireland on Thursday as the party opposed to secession took numerous areas that could have gone to the yes campaign. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

A Public Bank Option for Scotland

By Ellen Brown, Web of Debt Sep 18, 2014 If Scotland decides to break away from the U.K., a publicly owned bank with a mandate to serve the interests of the Scottish people could help give the newly independent country true economic sovereignty. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

For the Love of Scotland

E.J. Dionne Jr. / Truthdig Sep 17, 2014 Scotland's referendum on independence will be decided by voters whose hearts say yes but whose heads say no. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Scotland Going Solo

Pat Bagley, Cagle Cartoons, Salt Lake Tribune Sep 17, 2014 Dig deeper

Stephen Colbert Weighs In on Scottish Independence While Wearing the Obligatory Kilt

Natasha Hakimi Zapata / Truthdig Sep 16, 2014 America's favorite faux right-wing pundit is taking sides in Scotland's referendum Thursday on whether to stay part of the United Kingdom. Let's just say Queen Elizabeth II and the "Colbert Report" host may not see eye to eye on this one. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Greg Palast: Scotland, Lose the EU and the Pound

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig Sep 15, 2014 Investigative reporter and economist Greg Palast sees "two overwhelming and undeniable advantages for Scotland to declare its sovereign independence: to end both Scotland's damaging enchainment to the British pound and the debilitating tyranny of European Union membership." Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

John Oliver: England Has Been a ‘Little Bit of a Dick’ to Scotland

Natasha Hakimi Zapata / Truthdig Sep 15, 2014 Sunday, four days away from the Scottish independence vote, the Englishman and "Last Week Tonight" host begged Scotland to stay in the United Kingdom in a way only the comedian could. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Scotland’s Voice

Patrick Chappatte, Cagle Cartoons, The International New York Times Sep 15, 2014 Dig deeper

‘Left, Right & Center’: Obama’s New War, Scotland’s Vote, Campaign Finance

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig Sep 14, 2014 Truthdig Editor-in-Chief Robert Scheer and the other "Left, Right & Center" panelists discuss congressional support for Obama's plan to destroy Islamic State. Will it simply leave the problem to the president's successor? Also, the potential unintended consequences of Scottish independence, and the Senate takes on Citizens United. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )