Elizabeth Warren Decries Trump as ‘Corruption in the Flesh’

STEVE PEOPLES and WILL WEISSERT / The Associated Press Sep 16, 2019 The Democratic presidential contender outlines her anti-corruption plan in front of thousands at New York's storied Washington Square Park. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Elizabeth Warren’s Anti-Corruption Stance Shifts When Foreign Policy Is Raised

By Sam Husseini Aug 22, 2018 The senator comes out strong against corruption on her home turf during a talk at the National Press Club, but wavers in the face of questions about U.S. actions abroad. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Nearly 1,600 Reported Arrested in Russian Anti-Putin Protests

JIM HEINTZ / The Associated Press May 5, 2018 Among those taken into custody is organizer Alexei Navalny, the anti-corruption campaigner and Putin's most prominent foe. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Indian Activist Poised to End Hunger Strike

Staff / Truthdig Aug 27, 2011 Activist Anna Hazare has agreed to end his nearly two-week-long hunger strike on Sunday morning after India's finance minister announced that the general sentiment in parliament is to support the strict anti-corruption policies Hazare is demanding. (more) Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Activist Rejects Indian PM’s Plea to End His Fast

Staff / Truthdig Aug 25, 2011 India's prime minister begged anti-corruption activist Anna Hazare again on Thursday to end his protest fast, which after 10 days has caused the activist to lose at least 14 pounds but gain much public attention. (more) Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Mumbai ‘Dabbawallas’ Plan First-Ever Strike

Staff / Truthdig Aug 18, 2011 Mumbai's famous dabbawallas, who pick up and deliver more than 200,000 hot, homemade lunches to office workers in the Indian commercial capital each day, have announced they will strike for the first time in 120 years to support the efforts of anti-corruption activist Anna Hazare. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Wolfowitz Caught in the Act

Staff / Truthdig Apr 13, 2007 As head of the World Bank, Paul Wolfowitz cut off funding to nations he deemed corrupt -- but then corruptly rewarded his girlfriend, Shaha Riza, with a plum job. Now he's feeling pressure to resign from higher-ups within the organization. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )