The One-Choice Election

Chris Hedges / Truthdig Mar 9, 2020 With Donald Trump or Joe Biden, the oligarchs win and we lose, which is why the next few weeks will be devoted to destroying Bernie Sanders. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

Davos Elites Are Wealthier Than Ever

Andrea Germanos / Common Dreams Jan 20, 2019 A new report shows that some billionaires have become exponentially richer since the financial crisis. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Chaco Canyon, Chaco Earth

Chris Hedges / Truthdig and Mr. Fish Apr 22, 2018 In New Mexico, a great civilization built a complex religious and administrative center that now lies in ruins. The ghosts there are whispering a message to us: Adapt to a changing world or die. Dig deeper ( 9 Min. Read )

Time to Bring a Monarchy to the U.S., or Time to End One?

Thom Hartmann / AlterNet Jan 10, 2018 The New York Times recently ran an article putting forth arguments from the International Monarchist League. What the author misses is that the U.S. already has an aristocracy. Dig deeper ( 13 Min. Read )

Roy Moore’s U.S. Senate Run Now in Voters’ Hands

By BILL BARROW and KIM CHANDLER / The Associated Press Dec 12, 2017 Voter turnout is considered key to the outcome of the race between Republican Moore, who has been fighting accusations of sexual misconduct, and Democrat Doug Jones. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

An Insubordinate President

Paul Street / Truthdig Nov 14, 2017 Our odd leader is playing a role traditionally held by foreign elites, and that’s posing a problem for a U.S. ruling class that must sell the illusion of American exceptionalism. Dig deeper ( 14 Min. Read )

Chris Hedges, George Lakey on Nonviolent Resistance to the Corporate State

Staff / Truthdig and Chris Hedges Oct 12, 2017 Truthdig columnist Hedges and author-activist Lakey discuss the practical implementations, particularly when dealing with fascists and the economic elites. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Demanding Climate Justice in Hurricanes’ Wake

Sonali Kolhatkar / Truthdig Sep 14, 2017 The very idea is anathema to the wealthy elites who prop up the United States' oil-drenched economy. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

NRA Video: ‘We’re Coming for You’

By Lisa Marie Pane / AP Aug 26, 2017 The gun owner advocacy group has released videos using harrowing language to campaign against liberal forces. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

The Notion That White Workers Elected Trump Is a Myth That Suits the Ruling Class

Paul Street / Truthdig Jul 8, 2017 Saying he was put into office by blue-collar voters serves the interests of top Democrats, Republicans, the dominant media and the big-business elite. Dig deeper ( 11 Min. Read )

Money to Burn

Mr. Fish / Truthdig Apr 18, 2017 Dig deeper

The Elites Won’t Save Us

Chris Hedges / Truthdig Feb 13, 2017 The danger we face does not come, in the end, from Trump and his malignant cabal. It comes from severely weakened and corrupted democratic institutions. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )