Trump’s Torrent of Twisted Claims on Russia

CALVIN WOODWARD and HOPE YEN / The Associated Press Apr 27, 2019 The president rails against Democrats, trashes Mueller and paints his own actions in a saintly light. Dig deeper ( 9 Min. Read )

Former President George H.W. Bush Dies at Age 94

MICHAEL GRACZYK / The Associated Press Nov 30, 2018 The U.S.' 41st president died late Friday night at his Houston home, according to a statement released by his son, former President George W. Bush. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

President Trump Is the Greatest Threat to National Security

Amy Goodman and Denis Moynihan Oct 25, 2018 Playing on fears and stoking divisiveness is the president's go-to strategy, even as tensions build on a national and international level as a result of his rhetoric and direction. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

So, How’s That Major-Party Election Madness Working for Us?

Paul Street / Truthdig Aug 12, 2018 The Republicans and Democrats are two faces of the same failure. And there will be no real hope of rescue by third parties until the American system of electoral politics is rebuilt from the ground up. Dig deeper ( 11 Min. Read )

When Resistance Becomes Capitulation: A Response to an Open Letter in The Nation

Robert Scheer / Truthdig Jul 11, 2018 Nice try, but no cigar. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

A Women’s Revolt That Targets Far More Than Sexual Abuse

Chris Hedges and Mr. Fish / Truthdig Dec 3, 2017 The current movement is not just toppling predators in high places: It is defying the core sickness and rigid hierarchy of corporate culture. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

Report Criticizes DNC for Failing to Learn From 2016 Election

Steven Rosenfeld / AlterNet Nov 2, 2017 "Berniecrats" say the Democratic National Committee still does not know how to deal with progressives. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Sanders Dismisses Clinton Jabs, Focuses on Key Issues for Americans

Jake Johnson Sep 7, 2017 Bernie Sanders says he's more interested in opposing President Trump, raising wages and obtaining Medicare for all than in rehashing the 2016 Democratic primary. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Country Before Party

Mike Luckovich / Truthdig May 18, 2017 Dig deeper

Chris Hedges, at the Women’s March on Washington, Talks About Building Movements and Coalitions

Donald Kaufman / Truthdig Jan 23, 2017 While participating in Saturday's event, the Truthdig columnist paused to give his views on how mass movements take shape and how to build common ground between opposing groups. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Chris Hedges Talks With Michael Gecan About Building Organizations to Empower Ordinary Citizens

BLANK Jan 9, 2017 When asked why he tells poor communities to raise funds without government aid, the community organizer responds, "Because power is organized people and organized money." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Best of Truthdig’s Ear to the Ground 2016: A Showcase of Activists’ Approaches to the Election

Staff / Truthdig Dec 27, 2016 Our Ear to the Ground section was filled with election news this year, of course. The most-read posts, however, were less about the outcome than about activism inspired by the democratic process. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )