Adam Schiff Is No Friend of Progressives

Norman Solomon / Truthdig Oct 31, 2019 He may be leading the impeachment of Donald Trump, but the California congressman's voting record resembles that of a moderate Republican. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

The Stunning Hypocrisy of Congress’ Syria Vote

Maj. Danny Sjursen / Truthdig Oct 22, 2019 A bipartisan resolution condemning the president's withdrawal offers proof positive both parties serve our military-industrial complex. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

Iran Says Missiles Strike its Oil Tanker off Saudi Arabia

NASSER KARIMI and JON GAMBRELL / The Associated Press Oct 11, 2019 Although the assault was not immediately corroborated, oil prices spiked amid months of heightened tensions at sea across the wider Mideast. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Donald Trump’s Iran Humiliation

Scott Ritter / Truthdig Oct 8, 2019 The president blew up a functioning nuclear deal to exert “maximum pressure” on Tehran. His gambit has already backfired spectacularly. Dig deeper ( 10 Min. Read )

How to Get the U.S. to Care About the War in Yemen (Video)

Mark Fiore / Truthdig Sep 22, 2019 Yemen gets a moment in the spotlight when we may have to pay 20 extra cents at the pump — not so much when 85,000 children under the age of give starve to death. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Will Americans Let Trump Start a World War for Israel and Saudi Arabia?

Medea Benjamin and Nicolas J.S. Davies / Independent Media Institute  Sep 19, 2019 If we fail to speak out now, passionately and vociferously, we may learn it's too late to rein in our venal, warmongering ruling class. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Only a Coalition of the Foolish Wants a War With Iran

Vijay Prashad / Independent Media Institute Sep 17, 2019 A strike on Tehran would plunge the Middle East into violent mayhem. The U.S. and its authoritarian allies must be checked at all cost. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Trump’s Infatuation With Dictators Will Be Our Undoing

Juan Cole / Truthdig Sep 16, 2019 The U.S. president's erratic response to drone attacks on Saudi Arabia’s oil facilities could lead us into a major global crisis. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

How the U.S. Shattered the Middle East

Maj. Danny Sjursen / Truthdig Sep 4, 2019 It may be tempting to focus on one conflict at a time, but the breadth of damage the U.S. has wreaked on the region is worth noting. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

U.N. Report Finds U.S. Likely Guilty of War Crimes in Yemen

Ilana Novick / Truthdig Sep 3, 2019 Britain and France may also be to blame. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

The U.S.-Backed War on Yemen Is Collapsing

Juan Cole / Truthdig Aug 13, 2019 The four-year conflict between Houthi rebels and a Saudi-led coalition abruptly worsens as the country is essentially divided in three. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

The New York Times Can’t Hide Its Pro-War Bias

Gregory Shupak / FAIR Aug 12, 2019 Even when it's condemning military conflict in the Middle East, the Gray Lady reflexively demonizes Iran and obscures U.S. aggression. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )