‘On Contact’: Chris Hedges and Organizer Adam Jackson Discuss Black Activism for a New Era

Staff / Truthdig May 12, 2017 “Most revolution is local,” says Jackson (shown), CEO of the Baltimore organization Leaders of a Beautiful Struggle. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

The Best of ‘Scheer Intelligence’ 2016: Robert Scheer’s Guests Offer a Wealth of Insight

BLANK Jan 1, 2017 Once a week, Truthdig’s editor in chief interviews someone who, through long engagement with American culture or politics, has an informed and highly personal perspective on pressing issues. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Mass Aerial Surveillance Is a Growing Orwellian Concern in the United States

Thor Benson / Truthdig Sep 8, 2016 The federal government has been equipping planes with monitoring devices for some time. But how far will law enforcement agencies go in order to watch citizens? Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Secret Cameras Are Recording Baltimore’s Every Move — From the Sky

Staff / Truthdig Aug 24, 2016 Since the start of 2016, the Baltimore Police Department has been using a privately funded and operated surveillance company to investigate crimes via a camera-equipped airplane -- without informing the public.Since the start of 2016, the Baltimore Police Department has been using a privately funded and operated surveillance company to investigate crimes via a camera-equipped airplane—without informing the public. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Why Are Police So Afraid of Bold, Black Women Like Korryn Gaines?

Sonali Kolhatkar / Truthdig Aug 6, 2016 It is incredible that during this time of heightened public awareness of police brutality, officers continue to behave with impunity. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Officer Who Drove Van Carrying Freddie Gray Acquitted of All Charges

Staff / Truthdig Jun 24, 2016 Caesar Goodson was among six Baltimore officers charged with murder after Gray’s mysterious death while in police custody. Caesar Goodson was among six Baltimore officers charged with murder after Gray’s mysterious death while in police custody. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Judge Rules Edward Nero Not Guilty in Freddie Gray Case, but Social Media Disagrees

Clara Romeo / Truthdig May 24, 2016 Twitter users from diverse backgrounds condemned the American justice system with the trending hashtag #NeroTrial. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Baltimore’s Election Results Are Decertified as State Investigation Is Launched

Staff / Truthdig May 13, 2016 Analysis reveals discrepancies between the number of voters who appeared at polling stations and the number of ballots cast. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Artists, Political Figures Respond to the Death of Legendary Pop Artist Prince

Staff / Truthdig Apr 22, 2016 The musician, 57, was found dead at his home following earlier reports of severe flu-like symptoms. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

AUDIO: Robert Scheer Talks With Professor and Former Drug Dealer D. Watkins About Life in Baltimore

BLANK Mar 5, 2016 In this week’s “Scheer Intelligence”—the Truthdig editor-in-chief’s podcast on KCRW—author, professor and activist D. Watkins discusses his book about life in Baltimore and why he has chosen to stay in the struggling city. Dig deeper ( 33 Min. Read )

Truthdigger of the Week: Baltimore Mayoral Candidate DeRay Mckesson

Roisin Davis / Truthdig Feb 14, 2016 The Black Lives Matter activist (at right in photo)—whose political campaign is off to an attention-grabbing start—seeks to tackle the issues of police brutality and criminal justice through education and employment. The Black Lives Matter activist (at right in photo)—whose political campaign is off to an attention-grabbing start—seeks to tackle the issues of police brutality and criminal justice through education and employment. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

VIDEO: So You Aren’t Racist. Good, but It’s Not Enough.

Staff / Truthdig Jan 13, 2016 Nonracism is a “moral stance, an entire code for living your life and dealing with all the injustice in the world by not doing a damn thing,” says author Marlon James. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )