By Ron CharlesJun 10, 2017
The best literary precedent for what we're enduring now is not the absolute order of Big Brother but the irrational eruptions of King Lear. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )
Todd Gitlin / TruthdigJun 3, 2017
The vocabulary and speaking style of Donald Trump's press secretary resembles a form of speech from George Orwell's "1984." Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigJun 2, 2017
The acclaimed political critic and philosopher delves into a number of pressing subjects in a special hour-long talk with Amy Goodman on Democracy Now! Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
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Staff / TruthdigMay 18, 2017
Several White House officials indicate the president may keep him behind the scenes and put deputy press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders in front of the cameras more often. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
By Common Dreams staff / Common DreamsMay 12, 2017
The White House press secretary demurs when asked if there are "recording devices in the Oval Office" and claims the president's "tapes" tweet about James Comey "speaks for itself." Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigApr 27, 2017
The acclaimed animated series lays into the Trump administration in a teaser for Sunday's upcoming episode. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Emma Niles / TruthdigApr 13, 2017
The Massive Ordnance Air Blast—or MOAB—weapon was developed during the Iraq War but previously wasn't used in combat. It's the largest non-nuclear bomb in the U.S. arsenal. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
By Juan Cole / Informed CommentApr 12, 2017
The White House spokesman's belligerent malapropisms soared to new heights Tuesday with his comments about Hitler not gassing his own people. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigMar 29, 2017
In one of her first public speeches since she lost the 2016 presidential election, Clinton doesn't hold back with criticisms of the president and his administration. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigMar 25, 2017
President Trump tells House Speaker Paul Ryan to pull the proposed American Health Care Act after Republicans fail to garner enough support to pass it. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
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