Editorial Cartoons

Santa Trump Pardons

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Opinion

If Hegseth Gave an Order to ‘Kill Everybody,’ He Must Be Prosecuted

Thom Hartmann / The Hartmann Report Dec 1, 2025 Because the United States is not legally “at war” with drug traffickers, killing the people on that boat “amounts to murder.” Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Global Voices

Venezolanos se alistan voluntariamente en milicias mientras Estados Unidos continúa con sus ataques

Jessica Dos Santos Jardim / Truthdig Nov 7, 2025 Tras una década de sanciones económicas contra Venezuela, los ataques militares de Estados Unidos en realidad no tienen como objetivo detener el tráfico de drogas. Dig deeper ( 12 Min. Read )

Global Voices

Millions of Venezuelans Join Volunteer Militias as US Attacks Continue

Jessica Dos Santos Jardim / Truthdig Nov 6, 2025 Following a decade of economic sanctions on Venezuela, the current wave of U.S. boat strikes isn't actually aimed at stopping drug trafficking. Dig deeper ( 9 Min. Read )

TD Column

What’s One More War?

Jeb Lund / Truthdig Oct 31, 2025 An historically unpopular Trump flees toward the last Beltway truism: There’s nothing a lawless military adventure can't fix. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Military

Will Trump Invade Venezuela?

William LeoGrande / Responsible Statecraft Oct 20, 2025 A full-scale invasion appears unlikely, which leaves the question: What does the president really want? Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Military

Trump Chooses War in the Caribbean

Devin B. Martinez / Peoples Dispatch Oct 13, 2025 After killing 21 people in a series of airstrikes on boats off the coast of Venezuela, the US closes all diplomatic channels and prepares for further military aggression in the region. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Military

Trump Doubles Down on Drug War in the Caribbean

Connor Echols / Responsible Statecraft Sep 16, 2025 Legal experts say the attacks on alleged smugglers likely violate US and international law. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Military

Why US Military Action Against Mexican Cartels Will Fail

Dan DePetris / Responsible Statecraft Aug 11, 2025 Denting cartel revenue via an air campaign would be even more difficult than it was with the Taliban. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Asia Pacific

The U.S. Bankrolled Duterte’s Alleged Crimes Against Humanity

Gideon Pardo / Responsible Statecraft Mar 21, 2025 The former Philippine president awaits trial for his brutal war on drugs. He waged it with our help. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

TD Original

A New Dawn for the Failed War on Drugs

Mattha Busby / Truthdig Feb 6, 2025 Across the globe, policymakers are reckoning with the reality that drug use is increasing to historic levels. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

Courts & Law

U.S. Continues To Pump Billions Into International Drug War

Mattha Busby / Filter Dec 10, 2024 Since 1971, the U.S. has spent more than $1 trillion on the War on Drugs, through a law enforcement-focused approach that has continued despite evidence it doesn't work. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )