Michael Nigro and Clara Romeo / TruthdigJun 29, 2018
Despite hailing from historically marginalized and impoverished communities, members of the movement have faith they will prevail against poverty. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Michael Nigro / TruthdigJun 15, 2018
In the United States—the richest country in human history—the 140 million people who live on or below the poverty line are screaming for justice. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )
Michael Nigro and Eric Ortiz / TruthdigJun 11, 2018
In the fifth week of the movement, police took the photojournalist into custody during a livestream of a protest for jobs and living wages. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )
Michael Nigro and Eric Ortiz / TruthdigJun 4, 2018
The fourth week of the growing Poor People's Campaign kicks off in Lansing, Mich., with protests for universal health care and against ecological devastation. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )
Michael Nigro / TruthdigMay 22, 2018
Corporate media are not covering the fight for America's soul, but the establishment will not be able ignore the growing community that is leading it much longer. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
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Truthdig's Michael Nigro reports live from New York City, where the Swedish activist will speak at a global climate change protest. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )
Naomi LaChance and Michael Nigro / TruthdigMar 2, 2019
Often hesitant to talk about himself, the Vermont senator shares his personal upbringing while articulating bold, progressive ideas. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
Emily Wells and Michael Nigro / TruthdigJun 21, 2018
Truthdig reports on the final week of the Poor People's Campaign, an effort to relaunch Martin Luther King Jr.’s fight against poverty, war and income inequality. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
Emily Wells and Michael Nigro / TruthdigMay 29, 2018
Activists and civil rights advocates gather in Raleigh and other cities around the U.S. for the third week of action against poverty, war and income inequality. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
Staff and Michael Nigro / TruthdigMay 21, 2018
The second week of the campaign kicks off in Chicago, under the theme "Linking Systemic Racism and Poverty." But police are using an unconventional tactic to prevent a movement from building. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )
Emily Wells and Michael Nigro / TruthdigMay 14, 2018
Thousands of activists and civil rights advocates gather in an effort to relaunch Martin Luther King's fight against poverty, war and income inequality. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )
Emily Wells and Michael Nigro / TruthdigMar 24, 2018
Throngs of students and gun control advocates take to the streets across the United States to demand that their lives and safety become a political priority. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )
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