Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and the Politics of Dancing

Amy Goodman and Denis Moynihan Jan 9, 2019 The old guard in Congress, both Republican and Democrat, should follow in her footsteps. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

The Tragic Lives of the Children Trump’s Policies Target

Amy Goodman and Denis Moynihan Dec 20, 2018 Nationwide grassroots organizing and massive media exposure are needed to reverse the abomination of the president's war on migrant kids. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Media

So, Who’s Winning? Watch Live as Midterm 2018 Results Roll In

Staff / Truthdig Nov 6, 2018 Follow along as journalists from The Intercept, PBS and "Democracy Now!" track election results across the country. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

President Trump Is the Greatest Threat to National Security

Amy Goodman and Denis Moynihan Oct 25, 2018 Playing on fears and stoking divisiveness is the president's go-to strategy, even as tensions build on a national and international level as a result of his rhetoric and direction. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Prisoners Fighting Fires Are Being Denied Justice

Amy Goodman and Denis Moynihan Sep 12, 2018 Joining the professional firefighting crews on the front lines of the massive California wildfires are thousands of prisoners, brought out of their jails to engage in this dangerous work, all for a dollar an hour or less. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

This Woman Is Going to Prison for Voting

Amy Goodman and Denis Moynihan Sep 6, 2018 Crystal Mason didn't know that in Texas you can't vote while on parole or supervised release. What happened next is hard to believe. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Betsy DeVos’ Latest Proposal on Guns Is Almost Beyond Belief

Amy Goodman and Denis Moynihan Aug 30, 2018 The education secretary's proposal to divert federal funds from needed programs to arm teachers in the classroom is a terrible idea and might be against federal law. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

40 Years Later, One Member of the MOVE 9 Walks Free

Amy Goodman and Denis Moynihan Aug 9, 2018 Decades after Philadelphia police launched a massive attack on the house of a radical, back-to-nature, anti-police-brutality and largely African-American organization, Debbie Africa is the first to be released. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Palestinian Teen Ahed Tamimi Emerges From Israeli Prison a Determined Activist (Video)

Staff / Truthdig Aug 6, 2018 The young woman captured international attention last year when she was filmed striking Israeli military members after learning that her 15-year-old cousin had been shot by soldiers. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Remembering Ron Dellums: Congressman and Anti-War Activist Led With His Principles

Staff / Truthdig Jul 31, 2018 The rare example of an activist politician able to work effectively from within the American political system, Dellums distinguished himself by taking strong stances about divisive issues in America and on the global stage. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Confront Digital Oligarchs and Defend Net Neutrality

Amy Goodman and Denis Moynihan Jul 18, 2018 Add Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh to the list of current and potential Trump administration members working to do away with an open internet for good. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Don’t Let Trump Make America Hate Again

Amy Goodman and Denis Moynihan Jul 5, 2018 At a time of summer picnics and other family outings, let's remember that much of the bounty enjoyed at those gatherings will have been harvested by immigrant hands. And let's not forget that other families have been torn apart and jailed. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )