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Tom Hayden’s New Port Huron Statement

Tom Hayden / Truthdig Oct 24, 2016 From the archives: The veteran social activist wrote a new preface to the manifesto that helped shape a generation's views on racial equality, participatory democracy and the military-industrial complex. Dig deeper ( 45 Min. Read )

Russell Brand: ‘Socialism Is Christianity Politicized’

Staff / Truthdig Jan 21, 2014 Comedian-actor-writer Russell Brand took on a range of topics including spirituality, materialism, politics and revolution during an interview at Cambridge University's student union in England last week. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Some Labor Day Observations: Where Will the Fight Go From Here?

BLANK Sep 2, 2013 As the nation faces a continued and massive gap between the haves and the have-nots, we listen to some different voices and observations about where organized labor is, and where it might be headed. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

If You Don’t Vote, You’re a Loser

Peter Z. Scheer / Truthdig Oct 17, 2012 There is no single issue more frustrating to the cause of progress than the relative struggle the left has organizing voters and getting them to the polls.Many on the left now view the system itself as so corrupt and distasteful, the idea of voting has become uncool. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Kirk Douglas’ Birthday Plea

Staff / Truthdig Dec 12, 2006 Acting legend Kirk Douglas turned 90 over the weekend and issued this birthday essay to commemorate the occasion, calling on the next generation to at least try to solve the world's problems. (h/t: Largest Minority) Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )