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Trump Uses Coronavirus to Spread Racism

By Sonali Kolhatkar Mar 19, 2020 There is nothing like a global pandemic to unleash the forces of racism in society. Trump is now routinely calling the novel coronavirus strain “the Chinese virus.” Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

AFRICOM and the Self-Investigation Farce

Maj. Danny Sjursen / Truthdig Nov 10, 2017 The U.S. military's probe of the deadly ambush in Niger will avoid answering the most critical questions—including why our soldiers are deployed there. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Trump’s Cruel Indifference to Puerto Rico

Sonali Kolhatkar / Truthdig Sep 28, 2017 The president’s slow response to the unfolding humanitarian crisis reflects the whims of American capitalism. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Bannon and the Fall of ‘Populism’

E.J. Dionne Jr. / Truthdig Aug 18, 2017 Trump's decision to let go of his right-wing populist-in-chief Bannon sends a clear signal that the president's "populism" has always been a ruse. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

DNC Fraud Suit Exposes Anti-Democratic Views in Democratic Party

By Norman Solomon Aug 10, 2017 The group’s defense? That it has a right to be unfair during the presidential nominating process. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Dear Bill Clinton: The End of Welfare Isn’t the End of Poor People

Robert Scheer / Truthdig Aug 22, 2016 Isn't it great how we solved the welfare problem? That's the one thing that former President Clinton, Congress and even the media agree on. Isn't it great how we solved the welfare problem? That's the one thing that former President Clinton, Congress and even the media agree on. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

How Bill Clinton Waged a War on Welfare Mothers Instead of a War on Poverty

Robert Scheer / Truthdig Aug 22, 2016 To hear Clinton tell it, his presidency won the war on poverty three decades after Lyndon B. Johnson launched it, having changed only the name. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Why ‘Berniecare’ Has Legs

Bill Boyarsky / Truthdig Feb 16, 2016 Achieving Medicare for all won’t be easy, and the medical industry will fight it, but don’t count Sanders’ health care plan out just yet. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Media’s Near Blackout on Bernie Sanders Keeps Many Voters in the Dark

Bill Boyarsky / Truthdig Dec 19, 2015 The presidential candidate is having difficulty getting his face, and his policy positions, on television And this week his campaign was roiled by a flap over unauthorized accessing of Democratic National Committee voter data The presidential candidate is having difficulty getting his face, and his policy positions, on television. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

Thank Climate Justice Activists for Doing All They Can to Curb Warming

Sonali Kolhatkar / Truthdig Dec 13, 2015 Even though conference delegates have now agreed on a global framework for addressing climate change, it is not good enough for the planet, and certainly not for those who have been demonstrating in the streets of Paris. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

The Grass Roots Are Getting Greener for Sanders, but Will They Wither?

Bill Boyarsky / Truthdig Oct 3, 2015 The test is whether an ad hoc volunteer movement, started by issues-oriented progressives, can be converted into a political revolution. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Trump’s War on ‘Anchor Babies’

Bill Blum / Truthdig Aug 31, 2015 It’s no laughing matter. A small yet influential collection of academics actually supports his position. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )