Tom Hayden Fought for the Rights of All Living Things

Bill Boyarsky / Truthdig Oct 29, 2016 The progressive activist compiled an impressive record in California and local politics—from 18 years in the state Capitol to a variety of community crusades. Even shelter animals benefited from his work. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Thomas Frank on Why Hillary Clinton Won’t Protect Americans From Wall Street (Video and Transcript)

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig Oct 26, 2016 Clinton "really believes" that "Wall Street banks are in fact run by fine, upstanding individuals who are opening up the doors of possibility for the poor people of the world," the author of "Listen, Liberal" told Truthdig at the Democratic National Convention. Dig deeper ( 34 Min. Read )

It Takes a Ruling-Class Village to Staff the White House

Paul Street / Truthdig Aug 29, 2016 Forget all the populist talk we've been hearing from Hillary Clinton and her cohorts, and follow the money to find out where the ruling elite's loyalties truly lie. Dig deeper ( 12 Min. Read )

Chris Hedges and Robert Scheer Assess the Merits of a Life of Virtue in a Careerist’s World

Staff / Truthdig Aug 19, 2016 Truthdig columnist Chris Hedges tells Editor in Chief Robert Scheer about the rewards of his unorthodox life as a minister and journalist covering the disintegration of societies on multiple continents, his working habits, and the consequences of elite neglect of the forces that turn civilized populations barbarian. Dig deeper ( 22 Min. Read )

Hillary Clinton Does Not Represent All Women—and Makes Some Feel Powerless

Staff / Truthdig Aug 13, 2016 After surveying six diverse feminists, Katie Halper—a writer, comedian and radio personality—found that not everyone in the feminist community is celebrating the prospect of a female president. Dig deeper ( 13 Min. Read )

Hillary Clinton Should Push Hard for Disability Civil Rights

Eileen Cronin / Truthdig Aug 9, 2016 Hillary Clinton and women with disabilities have something major in common: They are not seen for who they are and what they contribute. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Hillary Clinton and Her Hawks

By Gareth Porter / Consortium News Aug 4, 2016 Clinton’s speech accepting her party's nomination sidestepped the deep concerns anti-war Democrats have about her hawkish foreign policy, which is already taking shape in the shadows. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Comments of the Week: Post-Convention Syndrome

Staff / Truthdig Aug 4, 2016 This crop of noteworthy comments was picked from stories related to the Democrats' confab. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Why Sanders’ ‘Berners’ Kept Up the Heat

Jamie McGurk / Alternet Aug 2, 2016 As a member of the California delegation, I could see that the Democratic convention was never going to be a harmonious melding of two campaigns The Clintonites were fighting not a candidate but a wildfire As a member of the California delegation, I could see that the Democratic convention was never going to be a harmonious melding of two campaigns. Dig deeper ( 22 Min. Read )

The Democratic Convention Film on Hillary Clinton Lied to America

Robert Scheer / Truthdig Aug 2, 2016 The short movie claimed that the Children's Defense Fund was the essence of Clinton's early career—and avoided the ugly fact that she betrayed the beneficiaries of that fund and all children in poverty, beginning as first lady of Arkansas. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

John Oliver’s Summary of the Democrats’ Convention Is Gloriously Critical and Comical (Video)

Staff / Truthdig Aug 1, 2016 The "Last Week Tonight" host takes stock of the past two "topsy-turvy" weeks of political conventions. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

A Party of Lemmings Led by a Zombie: Why We Need to Keep Bernie Sanders’ Vision Alive

BLANK Aug 1, 2016 Truthdig contributor and KPFK Program Director Alan Minsky argues that Democratic Party loyalists who are following Hillary Clinton’s lead are doing so at their peril. Dig deeper ( 13 Min. Read )