Opinion

Forgetting the Lessons of Vietnam

James W. Carden / Globetrotter Jan 27, 2023 The U.S. foreign policy establishment proves in Ukraine that it forgot the lessons of the Vietnam War. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Julian Bond Was a Radical Long Before MLK

Robert Scheer / Truthdig Feb 28, 2020 A new book shows how the activist's positions on issues like the Vietnam War and environmental justice helped move civil rights leaders left. Dig deeper ( 34 Min. Read )

The Real Reason America Stopped Winning Wars

William Astore / TomDispatch Feb 5, 2020 Trump believes America doesn’t win anymore because we're not ruthless enough, but the truth is much simpler and far less bloody. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

Dennis Kucinich: The Democratic Party Has No Soul

Robert Scheer / Truthdig Jan 31, 2020 As tensions between progressives and moderates boil over, the former presidential candidate offers an insider’s take on the party. Dig deeper ( 22 Min. Read )

Why Won’t Democrats Unequivocally Oppose War With Iran?

Norman Solomon / Truthdig Jan 9, 2020 A crisis of this magnitude demands a forceful response, yet even such putative progressives as Sen. Chris Murphy feel the need to equivocate. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

The Moment the Military-Industrial Complex Became Uncontrollable

William D. Hartung / TomDispatch Dec 16, 2019 The underlying trend of the Pentagon's budget has been ever onward and upward. We need to understand why if we're ever going to rein it in. Dig deeper ( 11 Min. Read )

The Generals’ Long Con on Afghanistan

Maj. Danny Sjursen / Truthdig Dec 13, 2019 I doubt I’ll ever again trust the assertions and promises of the military's top brass. And I’m not in bad company. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Are Democrats Blowing Trump’s Impeachment?

Andrew O'Hehir / Salon Dec 6, 2019 Between their empty patriotism theater and dubious politics, Nancy Pelosi's fast-forwarded proceedings have been painful to watch. Dig deeper ( 11 Min. Read )

A Veterans Day Worth Celebrating

Maj. Danny Sjursen and Colleen Rowley Nov 11, 2019 Vets have become a prop for our political establishment. If we want to honor their fight, we should celebrate a declaration of peace. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

The Las Vegas Shooter, Two Years Later

Greg Palast / Truthdig Oct 4, 2019 Why Steve Paddock killed dozens of innocent Las Vegas revelers two years ago isn’t as much of a mystery when you consider his roots.   Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

The Phony Liberalism of Bill Maher

Alan MacLeod / FAIR Oct 2, 2019 As the host of "Real Time," he has adopted any number of reactionary positions. Why does anyone in the media depict him as a leftist? Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Daniel Ellsberg: Whistleblowers Preserve American Democracy

Marc Steiner / The Real News Network Sep 25, 2019 As Donald Trump stares down impeachment, the man behind the Pentagon Papers reflects on the Ukraine scandal, Edward Snowden and more. Dig deeper ( 10 Min. Read )