Tony Blair’s Selfie: An Emblem of the Iraq War

Staff / Truthdig Oct 17, 2013 A doctored photo of Britain's former prime minister posing in front of exploding bombs may play a large role in how the Iraq War is recalled; beginning in January, millions of uninsured Americans will receive health coverage under Medicaid; meanwhile, the climate threat we should all be worried about is water scarcity. These discoveries and more after the jump. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

The Battleground of Thatcher’s Memory

By Charlie Williams Apr 17, 2013 Thousands of protesters gathered at London's Trafalgar Square on Saturday to celebrate the death of Margaret Thatcher. The event marked the end of a bizarre and remarkable week in the U.K., characterized by a polarized response to the demise of the longest serving British prime minister in living memory. But the struggle to decide her legacy continues.The struggle to decide the former prime minister's legacy continues. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

The ‘Unloved America’

Richard Reeves / Truthdig Sep 26, 2012 Americans shouldn't be looking for love abroad. The goal should be respect -- and we already have that. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

One Dove, One Hawk: The Night the Feathers Flew

Staff / Truthdig Apr 1, 2012 “What you have witnessed,” recently elected British MP George Galloway said back in 2005, speaking of Christopher Hitchens’ support for the US-Iraq War, “ is something unique in natural history: the first ever metamorphosis from a butterfly back into a slug”. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

This Billionaire Likes to Tinker With Government

Staff / Truthdig Oct 3, 2011 The Wall Street Journal recently profiled Nicolas Berggruen, a billionaire who has apparently become fascinated with political gridlock and enamored with the smoke-filled room. What makes Berggruen interesting is his ability to summon personalities such as Arnold Schwarzenegger, Joseph Stiglitz, Tony Blair and Condoleezza Rice. (more) Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

British Alt Rocker: Kids, It’s Time to Get Political

Staff / Truthdig Aug 30, 2011 After England's summer of unrest, Billy Bragg, folk- and punk-rock icon of the British protesting classes, recalls the musicians who politicized him after London's 1976 Notting Hill riots and summons a new generation of artists to raise their voices against social and political convention. (more) Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Blair Realizes Regret Over Iraq

Staff / Truthdig Jan 22, 2011 With regret over the loss of life throughout and after the 2003 Iraq war, former British Prime Minister Tony Blair has changed his tune of condolence, saying his historically unapologetic statements defending the war were misinterpreted. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

John le Carré: Calling Out the Traitors

Amy Goodman / Truthdig Oct 13, 2010 John le Carré, the former British spy turned spy novelist, has some grave words for Tony Blair. More than seven years after the invasion of Iraq, the former British prime minister, now out of office and touring the world pushing his political memoir, is encountering serious protests at his book signings. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Tony Blair’s Journey

BLANK Sep 17, 2010 When a high-profile politician is in office, self-disclosure comes at too high a price, however carefully orchestrated it might be. But now that Blair has left 10 Downing Street, the former British prime minister is telling his story—and trying to protect his legacy—in a new memoir.Now that the former British prime minister has left 10 Downing Street, he's telling his story—and trying to protect his legacy—in a new memoir. Dig deeper ( 12 Min. Read )

Bollywood Jesus

Staff / Truthdig Sep 7, 2010 Today on the list: How human beings could have made the universe, the movement to move Tony Blair's memoirs to the crime section, the Social Security con and the Bollywood movie about Jesus. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

‘Left, Right & Center’: Looming Doom for the Dems?

Staff / Truthdig Sep 4, 2010 Is it all over for Obama or can he revive and ride his ’08 caravan of hope through the upcoming midterm election, not to mention his next presidential bid? Does anyone still think invading Iraq wasn't a mistake, now that our combat troops have "withdrawn"? Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Mideast Peace Within a Year?

Staff / Truthdig Sep 3, 2010 The mood in Washington on Thursday, the first day of revived peace talks between Israeli and Palestinian leaders, was decidedly optimistic, with both Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas . Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )