U.K.’s Boris Johnson Denies He’s Inciting Violence Against Brexit Foes

JILL LAWLESS and DANICA KIRKA / The Associated Press Sep 27, 2019 The prime minister defends his talk of "surrender" and "betrayal" and says leaving the European Union is the only way to ease tensions. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Trump’s Mendacity Is a Threat to Public Safety

Bill Boyarsky / Truthdig Jul 22, 2019 Between his announced raids of immigrant communities and attacks on sitting congresswomen, the president is putting people’s lives at risk. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Man Arrested in Threat to Kill Boston Globe Staff

ALANNA DURKIN RICHER / The Associated Press Aug 30, 2018 A California man told a newspaper staffer he planned to shoot employees in the head and invoked the president's "enemy of the people" phrase, federal prosecutors allege. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Keeping Us Safe From an Information Explosion

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Tea Partyer Threatens Senator, Fox News Pundit’s Sexist Remarks, and More

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig May 31, 2013 A look at the day's political happenings, including why prominent news outlets are declining an invitation to meet with Attorney General Eric Holder and President Obama's becoming the target of yet another letter possibly laced with the deadly poison ricin. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Exxon Threatens to Arrest Reporters for Entering Arkansas Oil Spill Site

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Apr 7, 2013 The oil giant is sure doing its best to prevent journalists from covering the recent oil spill from its Pegasus pipeline in Mayflower, Ark., reporters say. And unfortunately for them, a pliant county sheriff's office has shown it's all too willing to help Exxon Mobil out. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Open Doubts About the ‘Internet in a Box’

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig Jun 29, 2012 The open-source "FreedomBox" promises “turnkey” privacy, anonymity and security while surfing the Internet. But development problems may ensure it never escapes the feverish dreams of open Internet advocates. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

New York, D.C. Respond to Specific, Credible Terrorist Threat

Staff / Truthdig Sep 9, 2011 New York and Washington, D.C., police officers are ramping up security measures Friday in response to what intelligence officials are calling a specific, credible terrorist threat planned for the 10th anniversary of 9/11. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Homeland Security to Retire Color-Coded Terror Alert System

Staff / Truthdig Apr 21, 2011 The Department of Homeland Security has finally caved in to widespread public disdain for its color-coded terror alert system and will replace it with a new, simpler system next week. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

No More Orange Alerts

Staff / Truthdig Jan 27, 2011 Homeland Security chief Janet Napolitano is expected to announce the retirement of George W. Bush's color-coded terror alert system that always seemed like an easy way to terrify the public. In its day, the color-coded threat indicator only hit red (severe) once, and never dropped below yellow (elevated). Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Health Care Violence

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How Long Can GOP Leaders Ignore Tea Party Death Threats?

Eugene Robinson / Truthdig Mar 26, 2010 Let's not pretend anymore that the tea party movement is harmless. Even Sarah Palin is making comments that could have lethal consequences, such as "Don't Retreat, Instead -- RELOAD!" Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )