Capitalism: The Nightmare

Paul Street / Truthdig Sep 20, 2017 As American activist Joel Kovel wrote six years ago, "The future will be eco-socialist, because without eco-socialism there will be no future." Dig deeper ( 13 Min. Read )

Diseases of Despair

Chris Hedges / Truthdig Sep 3, 2017 Individual Americans and their society are suffering a deep malaise rooted in lack of opportunity, hopelessness and capitalist exploitation. Dig deeper ( 9 Min. Read )

Worker Wages Are Flat, but Since 1978 CEO Pay Has Soared by 937%

By Jake Johnson / Common Dreams Jul 21, 2017 New analysis shows how corporate bosses rake in huge salaries and bonuses as inequality continues to soar. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Cheap-Labor-for-You, Inc. (Video)

Mark Fiore / Truthdig Jul 13, 2017 Every once in a while a story comes along that really shocks and surprises me, often right in my backyard. This is one of those stories. Dig deeper

Fake Ads in the Time of Trump

By Barbara Koeppel May 24, 2017 The recent focus on the viability of news stories has overshadowed another method of spreading false political information. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

10 Myths About Immigration in the United States

Staff / Truthdig Apr 19, 2017 Here's a list of common misconceptions--plus information to separate fact from fear. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

Why Flip Burgers When You Can Sling Weed?

By Philip Smith / AlterNet Apr 3, 2017 Colorado's legal marijuana industry is providing more options for young workers, but it has created hiring challenges for Denver restaurant owners. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Why We’ll Definitely Need a Universal Basic Income (Video)

By Robert Reich / RobertReich.org Oct 2, 2016 As new technologies replace work, the question for the future is how best to provide economic security for all. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

7 in 10 Americans Believe the Economy Is Rigged

By Nika Knight / Common Dreams Jun 28, 2016 Most feel they have less financial security than their parents had, a new poll reveals. And they fear the economic situation will only get worse. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Economic Averages Distort Views on U.S.’ Increasingly Unequal Economy

Staff / Truthdig Jun 9, 2016 The income, employment and real estate values measured in the richest parts of the country are pulling up the numbers that officials and lawmakers use to craft domestic economic policy. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Nuclear Power Costs Enter Uncharted Territory

By Paul Brown / Climate News Network Apr 20, 2016 As some governments press on with new nuclear power facilities in an attempt to address climate change, a multibillion-dollar industry will be needed to make decommissioned plants and their hazardous waste "safe." Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Truthdigger of the Week: Baltimore Mayoral Candidate DeRay Mckesson

Roisin Davis / Truthdig Feb 14, 2016 The Black Lives Matter activist (at right in photo)—whose political campaign is off to an attention-grabbing start—seeks to tackle the issues of police brutality and criminal justice through education and employment. The Black Lives Matter activist (at right in photo)—whose political campaign is off to an attention-grabbing start—seeks to tackle the issues of police brutality and criminal justice through education and employment. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )