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Before Occupy, There Was People’s Park

Paul Von Blum / Truthdig Jun 28, 2019 A new book about the 1969 battle in Berkeley is striking in its implications for a military takeover in an ostensibly democratic society. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

Juan Cole Says ISIS Has ‘Awoken the Drone God’

Staff / Truthdig Aug 15, 2014 This week on Truthdig Radio in association with KPFK: The Mideast scholar suspects the U.S. will begin bombing Iraq like northern Pakistan, police in Ferguson, Mo., provoke a federal investigation, Hillary Clinton stumbles and we remember Robin Williams. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Oakland Mayoral Adviser Tells Keith Olbermann Why He Quit

Staff / Truthdig Nov 15, 2011 Dan Siegel was a friend and legal adviser to Oakland Mayor Jean Quan, but he resigned his post the same day police cleared the Occupy Oakland encampment. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

New China Will Be Red and Expert

Dan Siegel / Truthdig Jul 7, 2011 Even in the midst of economic expansion, China is far from a model of unbridled capitalism. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )