Russia Sees Its Reflection in the West

Jacob Sugarman / Truthdig Sep 18, 2019 "This Is Not Propaganda" author Peter Pomerantsev explores how authoritarian regimes and far-right movements have weaponized free speech. Dig deeper ( 12 Min. Read )

Your Complete Guide to the N.Y. Times’ Support of U.S.-Backed Coups in Latin America

Adam H. Johnson / Truthdig Jan 29, 2019 There’s a pattern that ranges from Guatemala in 1954, Chile in ’73, Panama in ’89, Venezuela in ’02—clear to the present moment. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

The U.S. Has Venezuela in Its Crosshairs

Vijay Prashad / Independent Media Institute Jan 17, 2019 As Nicolas Maduro begins his second term as president, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo appears hell-bent on toppling the Bolivarian regime. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

The IMF Is Dismantling Argentina All Over Again

Celina della Croce / Independent Media Institute Dec 24, 2018 New loans are spurring unrest and deepening the country's social and economic crisis. Stop us if you've heard this story before. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

‘The G-20 Is Death,’ and Other Lessons in Global Capitalism

Jacob Sugarman / Truthdig Dec 4, 2018 As the world's powers gather for their annual summit, demonstrators denounce imperialism, austerity and more. A dispatch from Buenos Aires. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

Tariff Tensions Shadow U.S., Canada, Mexico Trade Pact Signing

ZEKE MILLER and CATHERINE LUCEY / The Associated Press Nov 30, 2018 President Trump signs a revised North American trade pact; declares it a victory despite issues over tariffs and its prospects in Congress. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

The Center Is Not Holding, and Trump Is Our Proof

Robert Scheer / Truthdig Nov 30, 2018 "Digital DNA" co-author Jonathan Aronson on the "hollowing out" of American workers and the elected officials that claim to represent them. Dig deeper ( 18 Min. Read )

U.N. Chief: G-20 Leaders Need Bolder Action at Critical Time

EDITH M. LEDERER / The Associated Press Nov 28, 2018 Citing a "crisis of confidence," he says countries must work together at the upcoming summit to tackle inequality and climate change. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

The Ominous Return of the IMF to Latin America

Vijay Prashad / Independent Media Institute Nov 19, 2018 From Argentina to Nicaragua and Mexico, the region's most vulnerable are being punished for the malfeasance of global finance. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Argentines Urged to Limit Church’s Influence on Politics

PAUL BYRNE and LEO LA VALLE / The Associated Press Aug 19, 2018 Organizers in Buenos Aires draw hundreds to a signature drive for Argentines wanting to renounce their affiliation with the Roman Catholic Church in the wake of a Senate vote opposing legalized abortion for the general public. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

What Trump Is Breaking May Take a Long Time to Repair

Eugene Robinson / Truthdig Mar 6, 2018 It's easy to lose the habits and values of democracy, but incredibly hard to get them back. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Arrest Warrants, Probes as World Responds to ‘Paradise Papers’

Sasha Chavkin / Reveal Nov 11, 2017 Governments are launching investigations and audits stemming from the disclosure of the financial documents. An Argentine prosecutor is calling for the arrest of four university officials. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )