Noam Chomsky Makes the Case for the Lesser of Two Evils

Robert Scheer and Natasha Hakimi Zapata / Truthdig Jan 17, 2020 In the second part of his interview with Robert Scheer, the renowned thinker shares his criticisms of Israel and his views on electoralism. Dig deeper ( 21 Min. Read )

Netanyahu Moves to Annex West Bank, Indictment Be Damned

Juan Cole / Truthdig Dec 9, 2019 In an effort to preserve his grip on power, the Israeli prime minister has announced plans to seize the entire Jordan Valley from Palestine. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Trump Officials: UNC-Duke Program Too Positive on Islam

COLLIN BINKLEY / The Associated Press Sep 19, 2019 The administration threatens to cut grant funding for a Middle East studies program. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Donald Trump’s Anti-Semitism and the Media’s Own

Jacob Bacharach / Truthdig Aug 27, 2019 When it comes to American Jews critical of Israel, the political press has more in common with the president than it might care to admit. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Jews Join Forces to Denounce Trump’s Deportation Machine

Ilana Novick / Truthdig Aug 12, 2019 Drawing comparisons to the Holocaust, protesters in demonstrations in 50 cities chant “Never again is now.” Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Jewish Protest of Detention Center Leads to Mass Arrests

Julia Conley / Common Dreams Jul 1, 2019 Bearing signs with messages like "Never again for anyone," demonstrators interrupt operations at a facility in Elizabeth, N.J. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

The Real ‘Troika of Tyranny’ Is Made Up of U.S. Allies

Maj. Danny Sjursen / Truthdig May 30, 2019 Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Israel have eschewed democracy and sewn chaos across the Middle East, all with the full backing of Washington. Dig deeper ( 9 Min. Read )

What Have We Done to Deserve Meghan McCain?

Jacob Bacharach / Truthdig Apr 30, 2019 A fixture on the morning shows, the know-nothing heiress and “pundit” embodies the worst pathologies of our feckless political press. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

What Anti-Semitism Really Looks Like

Sarah Gertler / OtherWords Mar 5, 2019 Members of Congress are falsely smearing Rep. Ilhan Omar as anti-Semitic, but it's other politicians and media that are guilty. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Ilhan Omar’s Critics Are Not Your Friends

Jacob Bacharach / Truthdig Mar 5, 2019 A smear campaign against the congresswoman reveals the naked opportunism of the right. Liberals can’t turn their backs on a true ally. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

An Israeli Teenager Defies His Country’s War Machine

RORY FANNING / TomDispatch Feb 26, 2019 Hilel Garmi has long felt the occupation of Palestinian lands to be immoral. Now he counts himself among his country's few refuseniks. Dig deeper ( 11 Min. Read )

Future Rabbis Plant With Palestinians, Sow Rift With Israel

ISABEL DEBRE / The Associated Press Feb 19, 2019 Efforts by a U.S. network of religious leaders suggest the divide between American and Israeli Jews is widening. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )