A Second Scottish Independence Referendum Looms as Formal Brexit Negotiations Appear Imminent

Natasha Hakimi Zapata / Truthdig Mar 14, 2017 Just after the U.K. Parliament's vote to start the formal process to leave the European Union, Scotland's government throws a wrench in the works. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

‘Scotland Still Loves EU’: Must-See Photos From the Scots’ Massive Brexit Protests (Multimedia)

Staff / Truthdig Jun 30, 2016 Protesters rallied outside the Scottish Parliament on Wednesday and last Friday after the European Union referendum showed that most Scots want to stay in. Meanwhile, Scottish politicians are trying to deliver on their people's wishes. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Independence

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Top 5 Reasons 45 Percent of Scots Wanted to Leave the Right-Wing U.K.

Juan Cole / Truthdig Sep 20, 2014 The U.S. media coverage of the Scottish referendum is oddly lacking in any reference to actual politics. Dig deeper ( 2 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

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