We Can’t Fight Climate Change if We Keep Lying to Ourselves

Chris Hedges / Truthdig Jun 19, 2017 It is only when we face the bleak future before us that we can begin to use the words “hope” and “resistance.” Dig deeper ( 10 Min. Read )

As Deportation Fears Rise, a Community in New Mexico Trains for Resistance

Staff / Truthdig Apr 5, 2017 In Las Cruces, a group is teaching nonviolent opposition to Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids after about 20 residents were recently detained by agents. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

NAACP Stages Sit-In at Sen. Jeff Sessions’ Office

By Andrea Germanos / Common Dreams Jan 5, 2017 A group of protesters sought to bring attention to Donald Trump's nominee for attorney general and his record on race, civil rights and criminal justice reform issues. Six were arrested at the Alabama senator's office Tuesday. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Anti-Pipeline Demonstrators Hold Solidarity Events for Arrested Leader in North Dakota (Video)

Donald Kaufman / Truthdig Nov 20, 2016 Police say Red Fawn Fallis fired on them and have charged her with attempted murder. Video of the incident shows she was already pinned down by a number of officers when the shots were heard. Dig deeper ( 2 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 )

Pray With Your Feet

Chris Hedges / Truthdig Aug 31, 2016 Civil disobedience to halt the assault by the oil and gas industry is an act of faith for retired Episcopal Bishop George Packard. His church is wherever protesters gather to stop corporations from destroying our rights or our ecosystem. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

Welcome to 1984

Chris Hedges / Truthdig May 14, 2016 The façade of democracy and the disempowerment of the citizenry by corporations has sparked a nationwide revolt. Elites, fearing unrest, will soon become ruthless. We must engage now in acts of sustained civic mobilization and civil disobedience or be crushed. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

Robert Scheer Talks About Disrupting Militarism With Codepink’s Jodie Evans

BLANK May 14, 2016 In this week’s edition of “Scheer Intelligence,” the Truthdig editor in chief sits down with the activist to discuss her organization's efforts to move the United States away from military conflict, as well as the origins of her activism. Dig deeper ( 23 Min. Read )

Truthdiggers of the Week: Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield of Ben & Jerry’s Fame

BLANK Apr 23, 2016 The arrest of the ice cream giants at Monday’s Democracy Awakening protest in Washington, D.C., went down well. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Truthdiggers of the Week: Cenk Uygur and His Team at The Young Turks

BLANK Apr 17, 2016 The energetic host is a journalist who puts his principles and passion into action. He was arrested Monday at a Capitol Hill protest. But what is more important is that his hard-hitting reports are free of an "objectivity" that distorts the truth. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Cable News Not Covering Government Corruption Protests in Washington, D.C. (Video)

Eric Ortiz / Truthdig Apr 14, 2016 Democracy Spring is all about reforming campaign finance laws in the United States. But although the movement is gaining momentum, mainstream media coverage remains scant. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

‘Young Turks’ Host Cenk Uygur One of 400 Protesters Arrested at Democracy Spring Rally (Video)

Eric Ortiz / Truthdig Apr 13, 2016 The planned act of civil obedience in Washington, D.C., was designed to call attention to government corruption, get money out of politics and restore free and fair elections. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )