Russia Madness on the Eve of Destruction: Hegemony Trumps Survival

Paul Street / Truthdig Apr 4, 2018 What will historians say a century from now, if they still exist? That the most intelligent known species in the universe lost its mind. Dig deeper ( 12 Min. Read )

The Bayer-Monsanto Merger Is Bad News for the Planet

Ellen Brown / Truthdig Apr 3, 2018 The Trump administration should veto the chemical giants' pending merger to protect not just competitors but human and environmental health. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

The World Will Not Mourn the Decline of U.S. Hegemony

Paul Street / Truthdig Feb 20, 2018 Uncle Sam’s weakening is just fine with most Earth residents who pay attention to global events. Dig deeper ( 19 Min. Read )

America the Pariah

Maj. Danny Sjursen / Truthdig Jan 30, 2018 The U.S. culture of militarism represents the dark side of our exceptionalist project. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

The U.S. Role in Turning Countries Into ‘Shitholes’

Juan Cole / Informed Comment Jan 12, 2018 The United States created crises in countries like Haiti and El Salvador in the name of corporate greed and American hegemony, and now is turning away refugees fleeing grim conditions. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Arithmetic Is on China’s Side

Eden Collinsworth / Truthdig Aug 9, 2017 Even before Donald Trump, the Asian giant was chipping away at U.S. dominance. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Antonio Gramsci and the Battle Against Fascism

Chris Hedges / Truthdig Jun 5, 2017 The political philosopher’s condemnation of capitalism and his opposition to Mussolini have a special resonance in our time. Dig deeper ( 11 Min. Read )

The Iranian Ascendancy

By Peter Van Buren, TomDispatch Apr 13, 2015 In a classic tale of unintended consequences, just about every time Washington has committed another blunder in the Middle East, Iran has stepped in to take advantage. Dig deeper ( 14 Min. Read )

Wanted

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Silver Platter

Mike Luckovich / Truthdig Apr 3, 2008 Dig deeper