‘Trump Effect’ in Cuba Preserves Undemocratic Cold War Policy

Medea Benjamin / Truthdig Nov 15, 2017 New regulations that crack down on trade and travel to the Caribbean island further punish the Cuban people and hurt U.S. credibility. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Time to Hit the Reset Button on U.S.- Korea Policy

By Medea Benjamin / CodePink Aug 1, 2017 There is an urgent need to de-escalate the conflict with North Korea so that it doesn’t explode into an all-out nuclear war. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

How to Build a Global Movement to End Mass Killing

By Medea Benjamin / AlterNet Jul 26, 2017 The path to a more peaceful world begins by universalizing resistance to militarism. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Donald Trump’s Increased Military Spending Won’t Make America Great — or Safer

By Medea Benjamin and Kate Harveston Jun 28, 2017 The president is slashing the U.S. domestic budget and putting money into a war machine that only continues to inflame tensions around the world. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Trump’s Focus in Saudi Arabia Should Be on Ending Its War With Yemen

By Medea Benjamin May 20, 2017 Rather than using his position to clinch a $100 billion arms deal, the president should press for negotiations to end the 2-year-old conflict. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

How Resistance Can Get Results in the Age of Trump

Staff / Truthdig Feb 2, 2017 The Truthdig team sat down Thursday with Code Pink co-founder Jodie Evans to discuss social justice efforts. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Why It’s Vital to Hold George W. Bush Accountable for His Crimes as Trump Is Inaugurated

By Stacy Bannerman / AlterNet Jan 12, 2017 We lowered the political bar to the point where even Donald Trump could clear it when we allowed Bush, Cheney and company to start an illegal war in Iraq. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Deconstructing Thanksgiving at Standing Rock

Staff / Truthdig Nov 24, 2016 The indigenous tribes gathered in North Dakota are showing us a path for the future based on respect, nonviolence, humility and love that should inspire us for the difficult times ahead. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

We Must Tell the Truth About the Iraq War

By Jodie Evans / AlterNet Oct 30, 2016 The People’s Tribunal on the Iraq War wants to expose the lies and human toll of the ongoing invasion. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Code Pink Activist Kicked Out of Democratic Convention (Video)

BLANK Jul 29, 2016 Medea Benjamin explains how Ariel Gold, a Code Pink activist, was kicked out of the convention hall for protesting New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo's opposition to the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement against the Israeli occupation of Palestine. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Truthdig at the 2016 Democratic National Convention

Staff / Truthdig Jul 25, 2016 Experience all of Truthdig's coverage for the 2016 Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Terror, Tennis Balls and Tamir Rice

By Amy Goodman and Denis Moynihan Jul 21, 2016 At the Republican National Convention in Cleveland, a large contingent of Indiana State Police, riot cops and police on horseback was deployed to contain 15 women and one man from Code Pink and their 500 tennis balls. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )