Cornel West: Mike Bloomberg Is a ‘Neoliberal Gangster’

Jaisal Noor / The Real News Network Feb 19, 2020 In a new interview, the celebrated activist previews a Sanders presidency and explains how elites underestimate the power of the people. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

The ‘Bernie Blackout’ Is Just Getting Ridiculous Now

Eoin Higgins / Common Dreams Dec 24, 2019 CNN faces blowback on social media after twice displaying a six-week-old poll that obscures the Vermont senator's recent surge in Iowa. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

The Capitalists Are Afraid

Chris Hedges / Truthdig and Mr. Fish Sep 9, 2019 A Business Roundtable statement about the purpose of corporations shows that ruling elites fear their crimes are coming back to haunt them. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Cornel West: We’re Staring Down Global Neofascist Rule

Sharmini Peries / The Real News Network Jan 2, 2019 The acclaimed author and civil rights activist calls for an international movement to combat the rising tide of authoritarianism worldwide. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

In Defense of Dissenters

Teodrose Fikre / Truthdig Jul 25, 2018 American voters who sit out elections are often the targets of scorn; instead of blaming them, we should focus on overhauling the system. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

The Con of Diversity

Chris Hedges / Truthdig and Mr. Fish Jul 8, 2018 Racial diversity in the hands of the ruling elites—political and corporate—is a tool for preserving white privilege, wealth and power. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

The Second Sight of W.E.B. Du Bois

Chris Hedges / Truthdig and Mr. Fish Jun 3, 2018 The famed sociologist saw what most white intellectuals could not: the savage nature of an American empire intent on suppressing and exploiting people of color in the U.S. and across the world. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

The Danger of Leadership Cults

Chris Hedges / Truthdig May 6, 2018 Civil rights leader Bob Moses warns today’s protest movements not to allow media celebrity and protest spectacles to take the place of organizing. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

Only God Knows What Michelle Bachmann Should Do Next

Staff / Truthdig and Larry Gross Jan 8, 2018 The former congresswoman is considering running for Al Franken's Senate seat, but not without asking a specific higher-up whether she should. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Cornel West on Charlottesville Protests: ‘This Is a Massive Awakening’

Staff / Truthdig Aug 16, 2017 Cornel West, the Rev. Traci Blackmon and activist Jalane Schmidt describe their experiences in Charlottesville, Va. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Fascism Made Charlottesville Violence Inevitable

Juan Cole / Truthdig Aug 16, 2017 Organizers were emboldened by the knowledge that Donald Trump is a right-wing billionaire who is generally supportive of their goals. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Truthdigger of the Week: Cornel West, Social Philosopher and Obama Critic

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig Jan 14, 2017 “The reign of Obama did not produce the nightmare of Donald Trump—but it did contribute to it,” West tells us. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )