GOP Suspends Rules as Finance Committee Approves Nominees Without Democrats

By Deirdre Fulton / Common Dreams Feb 2, 2017 Democrats also boycotted Wednesday's committee vote on EPA nominee Scott Pruitt. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Inauguration Boycott Grows Along With Women’s March Momentum

By Deirdre Fulton / Common Dreams Jan 16, 2017 An increasing number of Democratic lawmakers say they won't attend President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration Friday. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Cast Your Vote: What Is the Most Effective Form of Civil Resistance?

Emma Niles / Truthdig Oct 2, 2016 While activists fight for different causes, their forms of protest often are the same. We want to hear from you: Based on the week’s political news, what forms of protest are most likely to effect change? Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Cast Your Vote: Which Corporation Most Deserves a Boycott?

Emma Niles / Truthdig Sep 27, 2016 Truthdig readers zeroed in on the negative effects of capitalism this week, as demonstrations against racial inequality flared up across the United States. We want to hear from you: Which corporation do you want to target for contributing to neoliberal disasters? Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Shaun King Calls for Nationwide Economic Boycott to Protest Racial Inequality

Staff / Truthdig Sep 24, 2016 The prominent activist and journalist cites the Montgomery bus boycott as an example the nation needs to follow. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Robert Scheer: My Mother, ‘the Illegal Alien’?

Robert Scheer / Truthdig May 8, 2016 In honor of Mother's Day, we've republished Robert Scheer's account of his mother's struggles as an immigrant living in fear of deportation. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Revolution Is in the Air

Chris Hedges / Truthdig Apr 17, 2016 The arrests of hundreds—including me—in or near the Capitol have been going on every day for a week. They presage a growing, nationwide uprising against the corporate state. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

U.S. Union Support for Palestinian Rights Could Be a Game Changer

By Stanley Heller Nov 5, 2015 Connecticut’s AFL-CIO has endorsed a resolution to support a campaign of boycott, divestment and sanctions against Israel -- a move designed to put pressure on the national leadership of the union coalition to follow suit. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

Why I Support the BDS Movement Against Israel

Chris Hedges / Truthdig Jul 27, 2015 To bring justice to Palestine, there are no mechanisms left except BDS — boycott, divestment and sanctions against Israel. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Neil Young Donates $100,000 in Support of Vermont’s GMO Disclosure Law

Roisin Davis / Truthdig Jul 21, 2015 "I'm just a rock ’n' roller who believes people should know what they're eating," the legendary singer said of his pledge. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Robert Fisk: Taking Away the Right to Protest Empowers Terrorism

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig May 30, 2015 Depriving people of the right to express moral outrage through boycotts -- as Canada’s Harper government intends to do with critics of Israel -- increases the probability that some will resort to violence as a means of political expression, writes Robert Fisk at The Independent. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Edward Snowden’s Lawyer Takes on John Kerry

Staff / Truthdig May 30, 2014 This week on Truthdig Radio in association with KPFK: Jesselyn Radack says the secretary of state needs to bone up on his law. Also: Congressional candidate Ted Lieu takes on Citizens United, Bill Boyarsky on California's political gold rush, and an L.A. man trashes political art. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )