Chris Hedges / TruthdigJul 4, 2016
The long-imprisoned revolutionary and author, who disdains the current political theater, says the broken, racist American system "has to be torn up, root and branch," to halt the war waged on the poor by the corporate state. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )
Robert Reich / TruthdigJul 3, 2016
We talk a lot about patriotism, especially around July Fourth, but we also need to take to heart its five basic principles. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
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Robert Reich / TruthdigJun 29, 2016
We hear a lot about patriotism, especially around the Fourth of July. But in 2016 we’re hearing about two very different types of patriotism. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
Natasha Hakimi Zapata / TruthdigJul 6, 2015
In lieu of his customary 15-minute segment on one subject, the "Last Week Tonight" host put out a Web exclusive containing short "dives" into several topics. But when he got to the Trans-Pacific Partnership, a few seconds just wasn't enough. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Alexander Reed Kelly / TruthdigJul 4, 2015
On a special Fourth of July episode, Truthdig Editor-in-Chief Robert Scheer and the other “Left, Right & Center” panelists debate the importance of symbolism. Should the Confederate flag be removed from government property and the sale of anything bearing its image be ended? Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Roisin Davis / TruthdigJul 4, 2015
Sitting in prison on the Fourth of July for exposing some harsh truths about U.S. war crimes, the whistleblower should actually be honored as a true patriot. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )
By Amy Goodman and Denis MoynihanJul 2, 2015
Independence Day is a fitting time to reflect on the role that grass-roots organizing for social change has played in building this nation. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )
Alexander Reed Kelly / TruthdigJul 6, 2014
Ever wanted to bask in the warmth and light of a fireworks display? Footage taken from an unmanned aerial vehicle gets us as close to the spectacular experience as possible. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
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