American History for Truthdiggers: Independence and Civil War (1775-1783)

Maj. Danny Sjursen / Truthdig Mar 31, 2018 How the social and military experience of revolution shaped the diverse American republic. Dig deeper ( 13 Min. Read )

Ours Is a Hope of Action

Staff / Truthdig Nov 15, 2016 In the movement for equality, justice and peace, we smile at trouble and gather strength from distress. We grow brave by reflection and do not shrink. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

A Revolutionary Art Form That Leads to Social Change (Multimedia)

Eric Ortiz / Truthdig May 13, 2016 Every one of the 85,000 political posters at the Center for the Study of Political Graphics tells a story you won’t find in standard history books. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Thomas Paine, Our Contemporary

Chris Hedges / Truthdig May 26, 2014 Paine did for the American Revolution what we must do for our present-day revolution against the corporate state: He created a political language that exposed the realities of despotic power and demanded a rational response. Paine did for the American Revolution what we must do for our revolution against the corporate state: He created a political language that exposed the realities of despotic power and demanded a rational response. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

Debating Common Sense

Staff / Truthdig May 12, 2011 The White House's invitation to hip-hop artist Common for a “Celebration of American Poetry” event Wednesday evening has angered conservatives who have worked themselves into a frenzy about the intellectual rapper's lyrics. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Larry’s List: Afghan Surge Edition

Staff / Truthdig Dec 2, 2009 All eyes are on the president and his planned escalation of the war in Afghanistan, but there's plenty else worth clicking on, such as Uganda's "execute gays" law, zombie Reagan and more. Update Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

‘We Have It in Our Power to Begin the World Over Again’

Staff / Truthdig Jun 9, 2009 Today marks the 200th anniversary of the death of Thomas Paine, a man who rallied the American people in the fight for independence from Britain, denounced political corruption and defended "free and rational inquiry" in the face of organized religion. He famously wrote, “The world is my country. All mankind are my brethren. To do good is my religion." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Money for Nothing

Staff / Truthdig Mar 16, 2007 The news that the Treasury will once again sheepishly release a small batch of dollar coins raises the question: Why are Americans so hung up on paper money when countries like Britain and Canada have enjoyed the benefits of coinage for years? Don't scoff -- the Government Accountability Office estimates potential savings at $500 to $747.5 million annually. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )