Keeping Our Demons at Bay

Stan Goff / Truthdig Mar 16, 2007 The Special Forces veteran and author of "Full Spectrum Disorder" explains why the media celebrate true believers such as Lt. Col. Ralph Kauzlarich who continue to fight a war that is already lost. Dig deeper ( 15 Min. Read )

Judge OK’s Wiretap Lawsuit

Staff / Truthdig Jul 22, 2006 A federal judge has denied the government?s request to dismiss a lawsuit against AT&T. The Electronic Frontier Foundation is suing AT&T for its involvement in the NSA?s wiretapping program. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Drone Aircraft May Prowl U.S. Skies

Staff / Truthdig Apr 4, 2006 The Congress hears from police agencies that envision using unmanned military drones for surveillance -- in one troubling example, high above American cities. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

NYPD Engaging in ‘Proactive’ Protester Arrests

Staff / Truthdig Mar 18, 2006 The N.Y. Times examines internal police reports in which NYPD commanders discuss their use of "proactive arrests," covert surveillance and psychological tactics at antiwar rallies in 2002. The country that wages preemptive war now has a city police force making "proactive" arrests. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Vermont Towns Endorse Move to Impeach Bush

Staff / Truthdig Mar 8, 2006 Five communities vote to call on their federal representative to file articles of impeachment against the president, alleging a misuse of prewar intelligence and illegal use of domestic surveillance. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Senate Panel Blocks Spy Probe

Staff / Truthdig Mar 8, 2006 Senate Republicans shut down a Democratic-led proposal to investigate Bush's eavesdropping program. Instead, a White House-approved seven-member panel will oversee the effort. White House-approved? You gotta be kidding. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

White House Opens Efforts Against Media Leaks

Staff / Truthdig Mar 6, 2006 Bush & Co have launched FBI probes, polygraph investigations and warnings from the Justice Dept to stem leaks of classified (and non-classified) information to reporters Imagine if Bush were to spend an equal amount of time addressing the problems surfaced via the leaks Of course he never would do that, but perhaps he could ask Karl Rove what kind of information he has leaked . Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Congressional Probe of NSA Spying Is in Doubt

Staff / Truthdig Feb 15, 2006 An all-out White House lobbying campaign has dramatically slowed an investigation into Bush's spying program and may eventually kill it. The White House may have botched Cheney's response to the hunting incident, but the administration sure hasn't lost its touch when it comes to leaning on moderate Republicans (and even Democrats) to rally around the president. Call your senators--especially Olympia Snowe of Maine--and urge them not to cave in to political pressure. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Republican Who Oversees NSA Calls for Wiretap Inquiry

Staff / Truthdig Feb 8, 2006 Rep. Heather Wilson (R-N.M.) breaks with the White House and calls for a full congressional inquiry into Bush's spy program. | storyThe dam hasn't just cracked--it's gushing. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Spying Program Yields Few Suspects

Staff / Truthdig Feb 7, 2006 Investigators eavesdropping on Americans in overseas calls have dismissed nearly all of them as suspects, according to the Washington Post. This is huge, because "a search cannot be judged 'reasonable' if it is based on evidence that experience shows to be unreliable."Meanwhile, feisty Russ Feingold, a Democratic senator, takes the attorney general to the cleaners for lying to him a year ago about Bush's surveillance activities. Gonzales shoots back, "I was telling the truth then. I'm telling the truth now." | story Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Bush Can’t Escape His Own Statements

Staff / Truthdig Feb 6, 2006 As Attorney General Alberto Gonzales prepares for Monday's hearings, we should keep in mind the president's 2004 statement about warrantless wiretaps: "Anytime you hear the United States government talking about a wiretap, it requires--a wiretap requires a court order" (Hat tip: crooksandliarscom) | video. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

The Banality of Intelligence

Staff / Truthdig Feb 4, 2006 Walter Pincus, one of the best-informed national security reporters in the country, offers a video critique of the Senate appearance of the nation's new spy chief. | video Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )