Activism

TD Column

What Makes Samuel Alito So Angry?

Bill Blum / Truthdig Jul 20, 2026 The justice’s rage is both ideological and personal. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Environment

Shutting Down Federal Bee Labs Threatens the US Food System

Jennie L. Durant / The Conversation Jul 17, 2026 The research centers are a key part of the unappreciated infrastructure that supports the health of pollinators and the nation’s food supply. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Politics

The Real Message of Trump’s Address

Robert Reich / Substack Jul 17, 2026 We are facing the biggest test of our democracy since the Civil War. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Ear to the Ground

ICE’s Violence Goes Public Again

Truthdig staff / Truthdig Jul 16, 2026 Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents have yet more blood on their hands in recent weeks. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Opinion

The Fig Leaf of “Two-State Solution” Boilerplate

Norman Solomon / Truthdig Jul 16, 2026 The refrain has great political utility in U.S. politics—allowing advocates to check a box and avoid the hard realities of a changing relationship with Israel. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

TD Column

American Traitor

Erin Aubry Kaplan / Truthdig Jul 16, 2026 Lindsey Graham’s legacy was written the day he chose to remain faithful to Donald Trump and white supremacy. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Politics

The New Red Scare Is Dumber Than Ones Past

Luke Savage / Truthdig Jul 14, 2026 The appeal of socialism once inspired intellectual ferment on the right. Today, its critique of the left is completely out of gas. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

TD Column

Abdul Al-Sayed and Wolverine Welfarism

Conor Lynch / Truthdig Jul 13, 2026 In Michigan’s intra-party slugfest, a majority of Democratic voters are refusing orders to follow the usual centrist script. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

World

Momentum, Finally, To Change the UN Charter

Justin Haner / FPIF Jul 13, 2026 The United Nations Charter turned 81 this week. The world is finally moving to update it. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

TD Original

Pink Flamingos and Yellow Vests

Phineas Rueckert / Truthdig Jul 10, 2026 A month after Albanians erupted in opposition to a Trump family takeover of a remote island, can the leaderless uprising maintain momentum? Dig deeper ( 9 Min. Read )

Arts & Culture

How Woody Guthrie Keeps Resonating With New Generations

Steve Appleford / Capital & Main Jul 9, 2026 A new documentary connects the life and music of the Depression-era singer-songwriter to today’s struggles for social justice, equality and immigrant rights. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Politics

Who Will Replace Graham Platner — and How Will the Party Decide?

Eesha Pendharkar / Maine Morning Star Jul 8, 2026 Several Maine gubernatorial candidates, as well as former Platner rivals, have already expressed interest in replacing him. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )