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Chalk One Up for the 99%

Staff / Truthdig Nov 26, 2011 On the evening of November 8th, Occupy Wall Street, the populist uprising built on economic justice and corruption-free politics that’s spread like a lit match hitting a trail of gasoline, notched its first major political victory in the unlikeliest of places: Ohio.On the evening of November 8th, Occupy Wall Street notched its first major political victory in the unlikeliest of places: Ohio. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

The Body Shop Under Fire

Staff / Truthdig Sep 13, 2009 An ethical row has erupted after the supposedly eco- and human rights-friendly cosmetic provider The Body Shop was accused of buying palm oil from an organization that pressed for the eviction of Colombian peasant families in order to build a new palm plantation. Riot cops evicted the farming families in July. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Squatting as Civil Disobedience

Staff / Truthdig Apr 10, 2009 As foreclosures continue to force Americans out of their homes, some advocacy organizations are getting creative, suggesting that homeowners refuse to leave their foreclosed houses and helping others move into vacated abodes -- either openly or under the radar. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Fannie, Freddie to Give Foreclosures a Holiday

Staff / Truthdig Nov 21, 2008 Starting on Nov. 26, mortgage finance mega-firms Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will take a time out from foreclosures and evictions until Jan. 9 -- a welcome holiday break for struggling homeowners that hopefully will catch on among other corporate players in the mortgage market. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )