The Davos Set’s Most Dangerous Delusion

Conor Lynch / Truthdig Jan 29, 2020 Economist Milton Friedman understood what our global elites either can't or won't: Compassionate capitalism is a contradiction in terms. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Trump’s Rosy Economic Outlook Is a Big Lie

Sonali Kolhatkar / Truthdig Jan 23, 2020 The president thinks he can weather impeachment by exaggerating U.S. successes. But his superlatives don’t reflect reality. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Robert Reich: Davos Is the Source of All Our Ills

Robert Reich / Truthdig Jan 22, 2020 Donald Trump isn't the only world leader abusing his power. Global elites have fueled inequality and brought our biosphere to the brink. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Trump Lauds U.S. Economy in Davos, Says Little on Climate Woes

DARLENE SUPERVILLE / The Associated Press Jan 21, 2020 The presidents' visit tests his ability to balance his anger over being impeached with a desire to project leadership on the world stage. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Democrats Decry McConnell’s Impeachment Rules as ‘Cover-Up’

LISA MASCARO, ERIC TUCKER and ZEKE MILLER / The Associated Press Jan 21, 2020 “The McConnell rules seem to be designed by President Trump for President Trump,” says Sen. Chuck Schumer. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Oxfam Report Contains Dire Warning for Global Capitalism

Ilana Novick / Truthdig Jan 20, 2020 The British charity notes that just 2,153 billionaires have more wealth than 4.6 billion people combined. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

If Our Planet Has a Future, It’s Thanks to Greta Thunberg

Natasha Hakimi Zapata / Truthdig May 2, 2019 The 16-year-old Swedish activist has moved millions, including political leaders, with her urgent climate change message. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Listen to Tucker Carlson Flip Out After Being Exposed by Dutch Historian

Jacob Sugarman / Truthdig Feb 20, 2019 Rutger Bregman's viral moment at Davos earned him an invitation to "Tucker Carlson Tonight," but the segment never aired. Now we know why. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

3 Reasons the Super Rich Should Embrace a 70 Percent Tax Rate

PAUL BUCCHEIT / Common Dreams Feb 5, 2019 If America's billionaires care about their safety, their country and their planet, they should strive to forge a more equal society. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Executives at Davos Are Eager for Automation

Ilana Novick Jan 28, 2019 Workers are warned: “They’ll never admit it in public, but many of your bosses want machines to replace you as soon as possible.” Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Teen Environmentalist Greta Thunberg Pushes Davos Elites on Climate Action

JAMEY KEATEN and PAN PYLAS / The Associated Press Jan 25, 2019 The Swedish activist made it clear at the Swiss forum that there's no time to waste when it comes to saving the planet. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Robert Reich: The Real Source of Authoritarianism Can Be Found at Davos

Robert Reich / Truthdig Jan 24, 2019 If Davos’ attendees blame the rise of right-wing populism around the globe on racism fueled by immigration, they’re deluding themselves. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )