un-american

This Land Was Stolen for You and Me

Eric Ortiz / Truthdig Jan 30, 2018 Next time someone calls another immigrant "illegal," remind them that America was founded on illegal immigration. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Welcome to the Banana Republic of America?

Eugene Robinson / Truthdig Oct 11, 2016 Donald Trump pledged to put Hillary Clinton in jail if he wins the election. Presidents of the United States have not behaved this way before. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Harry Reid: Koch Bros. Are ‘Un-American’

Staff / Truthdig Feb 27, 2014 Invoking a term that carries some serious baggage in the annals of U.S. political history, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid labeled conservative corporate power siblings David and Charles Koch "un-American" on Wednesday. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Rep. Michelle Bachmann’s Apology Fail

Staff / Truthdig Oct 25, 2008 Minnesota Rep. Michelle Bachmann apparently understood that she needed to do a little spin control following her jaw-dropping flirtation with McCarthyism on "Hardball" last week, but she apparently didn't feel the need to apologize to anyone, judging by her latest campaign spot. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

It’s the Un-American, Stupid

Mike Luckovich / Truthdig Oct 13, 2008 Dig deeper

Gingrich: Bailout Plan ‘Un-American’

Staff / Truthdig Sep 29, 2008 Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson certainly has his Democratic detractors, but they aren't the only ones who have some serious doubts about his controversial $700-billion bailout plan. In an appearance on ABC's "This Week With George Stephanopolous" on Sunday, former House Speaker Newt Gingrich blasted Paulson's plan, calling it "un-American" and even opining that Paulson should have resigned. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )