The Stunning Revival of America’s ‘Christian Left’

Laura E. Alexander / The Conversation Aug 19, 2019 Appalled by the Trump administration's treatment of migrants, religious leaders are increasingly voicing their dissent across the country. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Democracy Dies Without Alternative Media

Robert Scheer / Truthdig Aug 16, 2019 Where would America be without its muckraking journals and newspapers? A conversation with "American Prophet" author Pete Richardson. Dig deeper ( 27 Min. Read )

Could Donald Trump End the Afghan War?

Maj. Danny Sjursen / Truthdig Jul 29, 2019 The strange possibility is on the mind of this retired U.S. Army major who fought in that land so long ago. Dig deeper ( 9 Min. Read )

The Demobilization of Americans Is a Surreal Tragedy

Tom Engelhardt / TomDispatch Jul 22, 2019 Americans are somehow convinced there is nothing to be done that will change anything. At a time of crisis, perhaps nothing could be worse. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

Are Veterans Finally Through With Forever War?

Maj. Danny Sjursen / Truthdig Jul 18, 2019 New polling indicates that two in three now believe conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan weren't worth fighting. Maybe it's time we listen. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Democrats Have Facilitated Trump’s Racist Attacks

Marc Steiner / The Real News Network Jul 16, 2019 By singling them out for criticism, Nancy Pelosi has all but invited the president to smear the progressive women of color in her caucus. Dig deeper ( 13 Min. Read )

U.N. Report Condemns Torture of Assange

Robert Scheer / Truthdig Jul 12, 2019 A U.N. expert finds the WikiLeaks founder has been subjected to psychological torture—and media around the globe played a part. Dig deeper ( 25 Min. Read )

Former Presidential Candidate Ross Perot Dies at 89

DAVID KOENIG / The Associated Press Jul 9, 2019 The Texas billionaire is perhaps best remembered for earning the largest vote share of any third-party hopeful since Theodore Roosevelt. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

The Deadly Chaos of America’s Forever Wars Is Spreading

Nick Turse / TomDispatch Jul 1, 2019 The destruction of U.S. wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, which echoes our follies in Vietnam and elsewhere, is not limited by borders—just ask Libyans. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

Before Occupy, There Was People’s Park

Paul Von Blum / Truthdig Jun 28, 2019 A new book about the 1969 battle in Berkeley is striking in its implications for a military takeover in an ostensibly democratic society. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

Noam Chomsky: The Real Election Meddling Isn’t Coming From Russia

Alan MacLeod / FAIR Jun 20, 2019 The philosopher and linguist reflects on his seminal work, "Manufacturing Consent," and the sinister new ways we are sold to advertisers. Dig deeper ( 21 Min. Read )

Gulf of Tonkin II

Mr. Fish / Truthdig Jun 14, 2019 Dig deeper