death of the liberal class

Watch ‘Obey’: Film Based on Chris Hedges’ ‘Death of the Liberal Class’

Staff / Truthdig Feb 22, 2013 The movie explores the rise of the corporate state and the future of obedience in a world filled with unfettered capitalism, worsening inequality and environmental changes. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Chris Hedges Sits Down With Bill Moyers

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig Jul 22, 2012 In one of the most pointed, sweeping and personal public conversations about Chris Hedges' life and work yet, Bill Moyers speaks with the journalist after the release of “Days of Destruction, Days of Revolt,” the book Hedges co-authored with fellow reporter and artist Joe Sacco. Bill Moyers speaks with Chris Hedges in one of the most pointed, sweeping and personal public conversations about the journalist's life and work yet. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Chris Hedges: ‘Death of the Liberal Class’ on Book TV

BLANK Feb 9, 2011 Author, journalist and Truthdig columnist Chris Hedges takes his bracing argument from his latest book, "Death of the Liberal Class," about the takeover of U.S. liberal organizations and institutions by the corporate state, to Powell's Books in Portland, Ore., in this Book TV clip. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Hedges on Liberal Failure, Hope for the Future

BLANK Nov 16, 2010 Those of us who read author and Truthdig columnist Chris Hedges' work on a regular basis know how sharp and steady his aim is when it comes to pointing out widespread societal ills and the treachery of power However, that's not to say (continued). Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

‘Death of the Liberal Class’

Chris Hedges / Truthdig Oct 29, 2010 In a traditional democracy, the liberal class functions as a safety valve It makes piecemeal and incremental reform possible It offers hope for change and proposes gradual steps toward greater equality But the assault by the corporate state on the democratic state has claimed the liberal class as one of its victims . Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Chris Hedges on ‘The Death of the Liberal Class’

BLANK Oct 19, 2010 Chris Hedges talks about his new book, how he came to write it, and what we can expect from the collapse of the liberal establishment. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )