The Sinister Legacy of the Second Amendment

Thom Hartmann / Independent Media Institute Aug 6, 2019 In the 19th century, "slave patrols" policed a broad swath of the country. The El Paso massacre reveals they've never really gone away. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

America Has Gulags in Its Own Backyard 

Robert Scheer / Truthdig Aug 2, 2019 In a groundbreaking series, journalist Shoshana Walter reveals the work camps operating all over the country under the guise of rehab centers. Dig deeper ( 19 Min. Read )

Harvard Profiting From Photos of Slaves, Lawsuit Says

COLLIN BINKLEY / The Associated Press Mar 20, 2019 A Connecticut woman says the Ivy League school has ignored requests to return images she says depict two of her ancestors. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Kanye West Makes Bizarre Appearance at Oval Office

By CATHERINE LUCEY / Associated Press Oct 12, 2018 During a meeting with the president, the pop star praises Trump's "male energy" and pitches a new campaign slogan for 2020. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

American History for Truthdiggers: The Slow, Perilous Shift to Emancipation

Maj. Danny Sjursen / Truthdig Sep 15, 2018 In 1861-65, Americans waged a war among themselves that remains the bloodiest in U.S. history. It began as a fight to preserve the Union but morphed into an abolitionist war to free 4 million men, women and children from bondage. Dig deeper ( 18 Min. Read )

The Slaves Rebel

Chris Hedges / Truthdig and Mr. Fish Sep 3, 2018 Hundreds of prisoners across 17 states are striking over pay and horrific living conditions. Americans on the outside have a moral obligation to help them. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

Racial Justice Must Be Central to Our Movements

Sonali Kolhatkar / Truthdig Aug 24, 2017 Better late than never for the “white left” to begin understanding the importance of racial justice. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

At Least Seven States Have Prison Inmates Working in Governors’ Mansions and Capitol Buildings

By Celisa Calacal / AlterNet Jun 25, 2017 The 13th Amendment provides a loophole that allows for the legality of unpaid prison labor, which is sometimes called "modern-day slavery." Dig deeper ( 9 Min. Read )

A New, Progressive Form of Federalism Is Spreading With the GOP in Control

Bill Blum / Truthdig Apr 11, 2017 To derail Donald Trump’s domestic agenda, the left is bolstering the autonomy of states and cities to protect minorities, the poor, the undocumented and our ecosystems. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

What Happened to the Female Directors of Hollywood? (Part 5)

Carrie Rickey / Truthdig Mar 24, 2017 The final article in the series offers some closely guarded data about audience gender breakdowns, and insights from filmmakers Mira Nair (shown left), Ava DuVernay (shown right), Nancy Meyers and Stacy Title. Dig deeper ( 10 Min. Read )

Ava DuVernay’s ’13th’ Signals Beginning of a Mass Awakening for Black America

Sarah Wesley / Truthdig Feb 4, 2017 The 2016 documentary has given a voice to African-Americans, who now have more tools to fight for truth and justice. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Truthdigger of the Week: Ava DuVernay, Activist Filmmaker

Emma Niles / Truthdig Jan 7, 2017 Even when off the set, the director of "13th" and "Selma" regularly addresses issues of political injustice. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )