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 )

Democracy Spring Activists Take Capitol Rotunda to Demand an End to Voter Suppression

Eric Ortiz / Truthdig Apr 15, 2016 Many Americans are fed up with a congressional majority bought and paid for by wealthy special interests. Fifteen protesters were arrested Friday in Washington, D.C., after voicing their disapproval. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Code Pink Stakes Out Hillary Clinton’s Santa Monica Fundraiser

Kasia Anderson / Truthdig Mar 25, 2016 Code Pink activists gathered Thursday afternoon in a tony neighborhood in Santa Monica, Calif., for a colorful protest designed to get Clinton's attention. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

It’s Time to Break With Saudi Arabia’s ‘Kingdom of Horrors’

By Stanley Heller Sep 15, 2015 A flood of US defense dollars long has supported Saudi Arabia, a hideous human rights abuser Ending the U-Saudi alliance could bring an enormous peace dividend to Americans. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

CodePink Attempts Citizen’s Arrest of Henry Kissinger

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig Jan 31, 2015 Activists from the anti-war group CodePink attempted to arrest former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger (pictured) during his testimony on global security matters at a Senate Armed Services Committee meeting Thursday. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Three Questions Left Unanswered by Obama’s Counterterrorism Speech

Bill Blum / Truthdig May 24, 2013 The president’s address Thursday left at least three core issues in the war on terror entirely unsettled: when Guantanamo will close, who will oversee future drone attacks and when surveillance of the press will end.The president’s address Thursday left at least three core issues in the war on terror entirely unsettled. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

CIA Nominee Can’t Evade Drone Questions at Senate Hearing

By Thomas Hedges, Center for Study of Responsive Law Feb 8, 2013 The confirmation hearing of John Brennan to become CIA director began and ended Thursday with questions about his oversight of the drone program that is said to have been responsible for the deaths of at least 2,629 people.John Brennan faced scrutiny about the program said to be responsible for thousands of deaths. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Manarchy!

Staff / Truthdig Nov 4, 2011 This week on Truthdig Radio in association with KPFK: Code Pink challenges Occupy movement "manarchists," Oliver Stone talks history and Tariq Ali argues that President Obama is a continuation of President George W Bush Plus the winner of our protest song contest Update: Full transcriptThis week on Truthdig Radio: Code Pink challenges Occupy movement "manarchists," Oliver Stone talks history and Tariq Ali argues that President Obama is a continuation of President George W. Dig deeper ( 30 Min. Read )

Manarchy!

Staff / Truthdig Nov 4, 2011 This week on Truthdig Radio in association with KPFK: Code Pink challenges Occupy movement "manarchists," Oliver Stone talks history and Tariq Ali argues that President Obama is a continuation of President George W. Bush. Plus the winner of our protest song contest. Dig deeper

Senate Protester Gives Herself the Pelican Treatment

Staff / Truthdig Jun 10, 2010 Maybe oil companies like BP are careless with safety standards because, after devastating the tourist and fishing industries (not to mention the environment) of the Gulf, they're on the hook for about one day's oil profits in economic damages In protest of that liability cap and one of the senators who wants to keep it (continued). Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Californians Heckle Karl Rove Into Submission

Staff / Truthdig Mar 31, 2010 Activists from Code Pink hounded Karl Rove off stage at a Beverly Hills event Monday. Ol' Turd Blossom could be headed for more rough treatment as he takes his roadshow north. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

McCain Acceptance Speech Interrupted, Made Hilarious

Staff / Truthdig Sep 5, 2008 There are three great moments in this short video of McCain's acceptance speech. First, a Code Pink demonstrator interrupts McCain's speech and gets dragged out to chants of "U.S.A.!" Then, McCain fumbles and makes an antiquated tech-related joke about static. Finally, McCain delivers his speech in front of a blue screen. Stephen Colbert, eat your heart out. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )