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The Truthdig Interview With Naomi Klein

Kasia Anderson / Truthdig Jun 27, 2008 Critics and challengers of Naomi Klein's work had better take a close look at her latest book, "The Shock Doctrine: The Rise of Disaster Capitalism," before launching their attacks. Dig deeper ( 18 Min. Read )

A Tale of Two Tyrants

Staff / Truthdig Dec 12, 2006 Agusto Pinochet's death and the looming execution of Saddam Hussein inspires former "60 Minutes" producer Barry Lando to compare and contrast two of America's favorite dictators. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Thatcher Saddened by Despot’s Death

Staff / Truthdig Dec 11, 2006 Former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher has expressed her sorrow following the death of brutal Chilean dictator Agusto Pinochet, a friend until the end. Victims of Pinochet's atrocities have also expressed sadness, now that the tyrant will escape trial for years of abuses against his people, including torture and the disappearance of some 3,000 individuals. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Bachelet: Si y No

Marc Cooper / Truthdig Jan 16, 2006 The election of Socialist pediatrician Michelle Bachelet as president is good news for the people of Chile. Especially given the alternatives. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Booking Pinochet

Marc Cooper / Truthdig Dec 31, 2005 The bloody Chilean dictator is a whisker away from trial. Marc Cooper weighs in on the significance of the recent booking of the 90-year-old General Augusto Pinochet. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )