The Ghosts Within: A Journalist’s Struggle With PTSD

By Garry Leech Feb 13, 2017 After 13 years covering the U.S. war on drugs in Colombia, an investigative reporter begins a new journey with his family—learning how to live with an invisible illness. Dig deeper ( 15 Min. Read )

The Rise of Bernie Sanders and His ‘Revolution’ Sparks Déjà Vu in the ‘Third World’

Staff / Truthdig Dec 20, 2016 Michael Manley of Jamaica and others pushed decades ago for progressive change to end the systems of subjugation in their countries. But that will remain tough to achieve until it is accomplished in the U.S. Dig deeper ( 10 Min. Read )

Chris Hedges Unmasks American Empire in ‘Unspeakable’

Chris Hedges / Truthdig Nov 10, 2016 In this new book, the award-winning Truthdig columnist discusses taboo topics in America—including his experience as a radical war correspondent at The New York Times—with fellow journalist David Talbot. Dig deeper ( 26 Min. Read )

Destruction Is All We Have to Show for a 15-Year War in Afghanistan

Sonali Kolhatkar / Truthdig Oct 8, 2016 Since 2001, the U.S. has spent more than $103 billion on the Asian country—more than it spent on the entire European continent after World War II. And there is no end in sight for the debacle that George W. Bush began and Barack Obama continued. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Important Anti-War Films That Reveal the Uncensored History of the United States

By Frank Dorrel Sep 27, 2016 The U.S. is addicted to war. Stopping this horrible situation is up to the American people. The way we do this is by getting informed. These documentaries can help. Dig deeper ( 11 Min. Read )

Truthdigger of the Week: Daniel Jones, the Senate’s Chief Investigator Into Torture by the CIA

BLANK Sep 18, 2016 Jones—who became a target of the CIA because he searched for the truth—this week spoke out for the first time. He has been a key force in the disclosure of a scandal that one senator compared to Watergate. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Will Peace Ever Be the Norm Again in the United States?

Staff / Truthdig Sep 15, 2016 Truthdig Editor in Chief Robert Scheer and his team sat down with peace activist Frank Dorrel to discuss how we can strengthen the peace movement. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Former Sen. Bob Graham: FBI Covered Up Saudi Leaders’ Role in 9/11 Attacks

Kasia Anderson / Truthdig Sep 12, 2016 What a difference 28 pages can make -- especially when they are a recently declassified portion of the 2002 congressional inquiry, chaired by Graham, into the horrific events of Sept. 11, 2001. (Pictured, then-President George W. Bush with a Saudi diplomat.) Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Will Christie Whitman Follow Her 9/11 Apology With One for Her Nuclear Shill Game?

Harvey Wasserman / Truthdig Sep 12, 2016 The former EPA chief regrets misleading the public about the air quality after the New York terrorist attacks. Her apology leaves some doubting her sincerity. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

The Lost Innocence of 9/11

By Michael Winship / Moyers & Company Sep 12, 2016 The renewed patriotism and commitment we felt 15 years ago has decayed, sullied by jingoism, xenophobia and paranoid fantasies about race and religion. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

‘Overheated’ Hillary Clinton Leaves 9/11 Event Early, Reportedly Has Pneumonia (Video)

Staff / Truthdig Sep 12, 2016 Clinton's doctor had diagnosed the Democratic presidential nominee with pneumonia on Friday, according to reports. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

As America Mourned 9/11, CEOs and Lobbyists Pounced on the Prospect of a Bonanza Born of the Tragedy

By Bill Moyers / Moyers and Company Sep 11, 2016 In the wake of the awful attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, while many in New York were still attending memorial services for firefighters and police, while across the country Americans’ cheeks were still stained with tears, the corporate and Washington-based predators were already pursuing private plunder at public expense. Dig deeper ( 22 Min. Read )