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Torturing Iron Man

By Nick Turse May 25, 2008 Those who haven't seen this summer's biggest blockbuster (so far, at least -- this weekend's "Indiana Jones" sequel may well change that) "Iron Man" and are planning to hit the multiplex might want to take a gander at this review. The article points out how "Iron Man" is the latest in a string of "pro-military" movies served up for youngsters' consumption -- even as two disastrous wars rage on overseas. Dig deeper ( 10 Min. Read )

How to Rule the World After Bush

By Mark Engler May 19, 2008 How has the Bush administration changed the world economically, and what it will mean for the next administration? Also, if Bush-style "imperial globalization" is rejected in January, what will American ruling elites try to turn to -- Clinton-style economic globalization? Dig deeper ( 10 Min. Read )

The Defining Moment for Climate Change

Staff / Truthdig May 11, 2008 Even for Americans, constitutionally convinced that there will always be a second act, and a third, and a do-over after that, and, if necessary, a little public repentance and forgiveness and a Brand New Start -- even for us, the world looks a little Terminal right now. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

The Pentagon Has Always Gone Hollywood

Staff / Truthdig Mar 21, 2008 Remember the game Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon? Nick Turse, author of the new book "The Complex: How the Military Invades Our Everyday Lives," has come up with a far more sinister version of that fun genealogical party activity -- only this time, all proverbial roads lead back to the U.S. military instead of the "Footloose" star. Dig deeper ( 12 Min. Read )

American Exceptionalism Meets Team Jesus

Tom Engelhardt / Truthdig Sep 18, 2007 There's a lot of talk about religious fundamentalism these days, but how much do we really know about the brand of Christian fundamentalism that has developed in America since, and in response to, the Enlightenment? Author James Carroll holds forth on the subject in this interview with TomDispatch editor Tom Engelhardt. Dig deeper ( 23 Min. Read )