Politics

American History for Truthdiggers: Tragic Dawn of Overseas Imperialism

Maj. Danny Sjursen / Truthdig Nov 10, 2018 By 1898, a great land empire had been forged through brutal conquest. Now the American gaze turned to foreign lands. Dig deeper ( 29 Min. Read )

Cyclone Leslie Slams Into Portugal, Leaves 27 Injured

The Associated Press Oct 14, 2018 A weakened hurricane uproots trees, brings down power lines and smashes store windows with gusting winds and heavy rain. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Separatists Clash With Barcelona Police as Tensions Mount

JOSEPH WILSON / The Associated Press Sep 29, 2018 Fourteen people are injured and six are arrested ahead of the anniversary of the Catalan region's secession referendum. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

The Underbelly of the Sex-Trade Industry

Julie Bindel / Truthdig Sep 11, 2018 Five years as a prostitute in Spain fueled one woman's passion to end trafficking and other forms of violence against women. Dig deeper ( 11 Min. Read )

Aid Group: Ships Not Willing to Save Mediterranean Migrants

FRANCES D'EMILIO / The Associated Press Aug 12, 2018 Migrants in distress at sea tell their rescuers that several ships passed them by without offering assistance. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Vive La France! And a Lot of Other Nations, Too

RONALD BLUM / The Associated Press Jul 16, 2018 Immigrants, sons of immigrants and grandsons of immigrants bond together with scions of families that have been French for generations, all for the rouge, blanc et bleu. And for only the second time, France is the World Cup champion. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

EU Sets Crisis Summit on Migration

LORNE COOK and NICOLE WINFIELD / The Associated Press Jun 23, 2018 European Union leaders will try to find common ground for tackling a growing political drama that is threatening to undermine the entire alliance. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Rescue Ships Spotlight Europe’s Migrant Debate

RENATA BRITO and IAIN SULLIVAN and JOSEPH WILSON / The Associated Press Jun 17, 2018 Ships dock in Spain, ending a week-long ordeal for hundreds of people rescued from the Mediterranean Sea only to become pawns in the fight over immigration. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Italy’s New Leaders Get Tough on Migrants; Rescue Ship Docks in Spain

FRANCES D'EMILIO / The Associated Press Jun 11, 2018 The Spanish prime minister offers safe harbor to a private rescue ship after Italy and Malta refuse to allow its 629 migrant passengers to disembark in their ports. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Sworn In as Spain’s Leader, Sanchez Faces Catalan Conundrum

JOSEPH WILSON / The Associated Press Jun 2, 2018 Hours after Pedro Sanchez takes the oath of office, one of the most critical issues facing his fragile government is pressed upon him: ending the Catalonia secession crisis. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Spain’s New Leader Takes Aim at Corruption, Austerity

ARITZ PARRA and BARRY HATTON / The Associated Press Jun 1, 2018 Prime Minister-elect Pedro Sanchez vows to root out the corruption that helped bring down his county's outgoing conservative government. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

American History for Truthdiggers: Washington’s Turbulent Administration (1789-1796)

Maj. Danny Sjursen / Truthdig May 19, 2018 If President Washington was such a unifying force, why were the early 1790s so violent and contested? Dig deeper ( 17 Min. Read )