Truthout
Latest
Broadwell Defended Petraeus’ Village Destruction Policy
Paula Broadwell, whose affair with Gen. David Petraeus ended his career, also damaged his reputation by defending his illegal decision to allow village destruction in Afghanistan.
War: Israel Launches Gaza Invasion, Assassinates Hamas Military Wing Chief
Please support Truthout’s work by making a tax-deductible donation: click here to contribute. Several hours ago, Israel assassinated Ahmed Jabari along with his son, a Hamas operative and at least three …
Israel Escalates Assault On Gaza Strip After Assassination Of Top Hamas Commander
Jihan Hafiz reports on the on-going military action in Gaza.
Breaking Truce, Israeli Strikes Kill “Moderate” Hamas Military Chief, Palestinian Civilians in Gaza
Israel is threatening to launch a ground invasion of the Gaza Strip after breaking an informal ceasefire with an ongoing series of deadly attacks.
|
The President’s Opening Bid on the Grand Bargain (III): The Difference Between “Broadening the Tax Base” and Raising Taxes on the Rich
The Republican's compromise to the economic situation is
|
Waging Class War
Campaign for America's Future is now launching an online campaign to draw attention to the new developments in class warfare, starting with the 2012 election.
|
Our Pass-Fail Moment: Livable Ecology, Capitalism, Occupy, and What is to be Done
While post election coverage seems to be focused on economics, there is still little to no discussion about global warming despite the recent damage of Hurricane Sandy.
America Begins Nation-Building at Home (Provided Your Home is the Middle East)
As both private and federal funding pours into the Middle East to repair the damage cause by war, Americans should wonder when the government will invest in improving things …
Is Local Democracy Possible in the Global Era?
Can Americans ever really take charge of their common community life, given the realities of the modern political economy?
|
Paul Krugman | The GOP’s Privatization Pathology
Paul Krugman: When it comes to the GOP's ideas about privatizing basic public services, thereu2019s something pathological going on.