Here Are Four Ways to Fight for Democracy

Staff / Truthdig Apr 26, 2016 As we slog through another negative, money-saturated presidential campaign, Americans are doing everything they can to let their leaders know they are fed up. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

Bill Moyers: Campaign Finance Reform — It’s Not Just for Liberals Anymore (Audio)

Bill Moyers Apr 21, 2016 The journalist sits down with former Bush administration lawyer Richard Painter to discuss why conservatives should care about the influence of money in politics—and how they can fight to get it out.The journalist sits down with former Bush administration lawyer Richard Painter to discuss why conservatives should care about the influence of money in politics—and how they can fight to get it out. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Democracy in Action: Arrests at Capitol Building Protests Top 1,400

Emma Niles / Truthdig Apr 19, 2016 Over the past week, Democracy Spring and Democracy Awakening activists lobbied members of Congress for campaign finance and voter-law reforms. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Truthdiggers of the Week: Cenk Uygur and His Team at The Young Turks

BLANK Apr 17, 2016 The energetic host is a journalist who puts his principles and passion into action. He was arrested Monday at a Capitol Hill protest. But what is more important is that his hard-hitting reports are free of an "objectivity" that distorts the truth. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Revolution Is in the Air

Chris Hedges / Truthdig Apr 17, 2016 The arrests of hundreds—including me—in or near the Capitol have been going on every day for a week. They presage a growing, nationwide uprising against the corporate state. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Democracy Spring Activists Take Capitol Rotunda to Demand an End to Voter Suppression

Eric Ortiz / Truthdig Apr 15, 2016 Many Americans are fed up with a congressional majority bought and paid for by wealthy special interests. Fifteen protesters were arrested Friday in Washington, D.C., after voicing their disapproval. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Cable News Not Covering Government Corruption Protests in Washington, D.C. (Video)

Eric Ortiz / Truthdig Apr 14, 2016 Democracy Spring is all about reforming campaign finance laws in the United States. But although the movement is gaining momentum, mainstream media coverage remains scant. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

‘Young Turks’ Host Cenk Uygur One of 400 Protesters Arrested at Democracy Spring Rally (Video)

Eric Ortiz / Truthdig Apr 13, 2016 The planned act of civil obedience in Washington, D.C., was designed to call attention to government corruption, get money out of politics and restore free and fair elections. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )