Staff / TruthdigSep 9, 2013
Turning away from the religious metaphors of the past, Syria’s new verse relies on realistic, raw descriptions inspired by war and expresses the hope for a united country to be formed. But the outspoken nature of this emerging literary tradition comes at a price. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
BLANKSep 5, 2013
Neither side seems to embrace modern codes of combat in the Syrian civil war. A freshly smuggled video shows a rebel commander reading a "poem of revenge," then leading his squad in executing seven captured and kneeling Syrian soldiers. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
By Dennis KucinichAug 31, 2013
Today we are poised to engage in war against Syria with such a flimsy case being made to attempt to justify an attack, it could only be the product of cynicism and willful misrepresentation in the cause of war and a callous disregard for our true national interest.Today we are poised to engage in war against Syria with such a flimsy case being made to attempt to justify an attack, it could only be the product of cynicism and willful misrepresentation. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
Alexander Reed Kelly / TruthdigJun 14, 2013
Britain and the United States agree that the Syrian president has used chemical weapons against rebels in the two-year-long civil war, a judgment that will lead to military support for anti-government forces, but Russia isn't so sure. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
Tracy Bloom / TruthdigJun 14, 2013
A look at the day's political happenings, including Sen. Marco Rubio's immigration reform bill threat and the circumstances in which Ann Coulter thinks the Republican Party "deserves to die." Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )
Alexander Reed Kelly / TruthdigMay 31, 2013
Syrian rebel organizations inside the country have disowned their political leadership outside Syria, saying the exiled group does not represent them, and demanded that half of the leadership positions be filled with fighters within the nation. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
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