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White Nationalist Shootings Should Make Us Rethink ‘National Security’

Jefferson Morley / Independent Media Institute Aug 7, 2019 If we're to successfully neutralize this growing threat, we must re-evaluate a term that is rooted in nationalism and racist ideology. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

The United States of Incarceration

Maj. Danny Sjursen / Truthdig Apr 30, 2019 The Defense Department is preparing its oldest prisoners at Guantanamo for nursing homes, news the public is likely to greet with a yawn. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

First Amendment, Not the Second, Is How We Secure Liberty

Carey Shenkman / Truthdig Mar 3, 2018 In the United States, why do we limit free speech and protest for minorities more than we limit guns? Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

In Boston Bombing Trial, Winners and Losers Are Hard to Tell Apart

Bill Blum / Truthdig Mar 17, 2015 To a nation riveted by the televised trials of OJ Simpson and Casey Anthony, following a life-or-death courtroom drama with no cameras is proving to be a nail-biterTo a nation riveted by the TV trials of O Simpson and Casey Anthony, following a life-or-death court drama with no cameras is a nail-biter. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Why Dzhokhar Tsarnaev’s Trial Is About Our Humanity, Not His Guilt

Sonali Kolhatkar / Truthdig Jan 9, 2015 Ultimately the fate of Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, and the process by which it is decided, will reflect the fairness of the U.S. justice system, the humanity of American society and our role in the world. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Fox News Asks Rand Paul If Harry Reid Is Right to ‘Call Americans Domestic Terrorists’

Juan Cole / Truthdig Apr 19, 2014 Not since George W. Bush complained that the problem with the American economy was that “too many of our imports come from abroad” has such hilarious use of the English language been on display. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )