The Border Wall Is Symbolic of a Nation Trapped by History

Greg Grandin / TomDispatch Jan 14, 2019 Even some of the most outward-looking U.S. presidents presided over the erection of a deadly run of barriers separating the U.S. from Mexico. Dig deeper ( 12 Min. Read )

Dubious History

Paul Von Blum / Truthdig Jan 11, 2019 In an age of alternative facts, this new edition of the classic "Lies My Teacher Told Me" is an essential cornerstone of historical literacy. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

The Best Truthdig Originals of 2018

Staff / Truthdig Dec 25, 2018 This year's top Truthdig Original pieces include stark warnings by several contributors and a peek into the possible future of U.S. banking. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

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American History for Truthdiggers: Lies We Tell Ourselves About the Old West

Maj. Danny Sjursen / Truthdig Oct 15, 2018 For Native Americans, the white man's tale of noble settlement of an empty frontier in the second half of the 19th century masked a genocide. Dig deeper ( 28 Min. Read )

American History for Truthdiggers: The Slow, Perilous Shift to Emancipation

Maj. Danny Sjursen / Truthdig Sep 15, 2018 In 1861-65, Americans waged a war among themselves that remains the bloodiest in U.S. history. It began as a fight to preserve the Union but morphed into an abolitionist war to free 4 million men, women and children from bondage. Dig deeper ( 18 Min. Read )

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American History for Truthdiggers: Birth of an ‘Era of Revolutions’

Maj. Danny Sjursen / Truthdig Jul 14, 2018 On the heels of the War of 1812, society began to drastically change due to government action and technological innovation. As some Americans prospered, many were left to wither. Dig deeper ( 11 Min. Read )

Happy Birthday

Mr. Fish / Truthdig Jul 4, 2018 Dig deeper

The U.S. Has Split Up Families Throughout Its History

RUSSELL CONTRERAS / The Associated Press Jun 20, 2018 During times of war and unrest, American authorities have cited various reasons and laws to take children away from their parents. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

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American History for Truthdiggers: Liberty vs. Order (1796-1800)

Maj. Danny Sjursen / Truthdig Jun 2, 2018 Why did the Federalist and Republican factions each view its opponents as existential threats to the new nation during the Adams administration? Dig deeper ( 15 Min. Read )

American History for Truthdiggers: Counterrevolution of 1787? New Constitution, New Nation

Maj. Danny Sjursen / Truthdig May 5, 2018 In establishing a centralized government, American elites struggled to find a balance between a top-down system and a system of the people. The arguments that raged in the late 18th century linger with us today. Dig deeper ( 24 Min. Read )

American History for Truthdiggers: Original Sin

Maj. Danny Sjursen / Truthdig Feb 3, 2018 Our society descended from colonial Virginia's sinister caste system, in which race, class, labor and slavery were inextricably linked. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

Denormalizing Hate

Eric Ortiz / Truthdig Jan 15, 2018 America's underlying moral sickness has spread with the immigration debate. Generous, fair and flexible policy is the antidote. Dig deeper ( 11 Min. Read )