The Best Civil War Movie Ever Made Gets Its Due

Allen Barra / Truthdig Jul 18, 2019 “Glory” is set for nationwide screenings marking its 30th anniversary. Star Andre Braugher tells Truthdig what he learned from his role. Dig deeper ( 12 Min. Read )

The Biggest Obstacle for Bernie Isn’t the DNC

Norman Solomon / Truthdig Mar 4, 2019 If the Vermont senator is going to win the Democratic primary, he'll have to do it in spite of a press beholden to corporate interests. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Dubious History

Paul Von Blum / Truthdig Jan 11, 2019 In an age of alternative facts, this new edition of the classic "Lies My Teacher Told Me" is an essential cornerstone of historical literacy. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Politics

American History for Truthdiggers: Reconstruction, a Failed Experiment

Maj. Danny Sjursen / Truthdig Sep 29, 2018 After many thousands of Northerners died in a war aimed in part at freeing the slaves, white America lacked the will to follow through. Dig deeper ( 20 Min. Read )

American History for Truthdiggers: The Slow, Perilous Shift to Emancipation

Maj. Danny Sjursen / Truthdig Sep 15, 2018 In 1861-65, Americans waged a war among themselves that remains the bloodiest in U.S. history. It began as a fight to preserve the Union but morphed into an abolitionist war to free 4 million men, women and children from bondage. Dig deeper ( 18 Min. Read )

Poor People’s Campaign: A Struggle Rising From the Streets

Staff and Michael Nigro / Truthdig May 21, 2018 The second week of the campaign kicks off in Chicago, under the theme "Linking Systemic Racism and Poverty." But police are using an unconventional tactic to prevent a movement from building. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

American History for Truthdiggers: Whose Revolution? (1775-1783)

Maj. Danny Sjursen / Truthdig Apr 7, 2018 For slaves and Native Americans, the Revolution wasn’t “radical”: It was one more colossal effort to enforce Western conservative values and preserve the privileges of whites and the rich. Dig deeper ( 16 Min. Read )

Will the Next ‘Black Panther’ Be a Latino Superhero?

Eric Ortiz / Truthdig Mar 24, 2018 Latinos are not well represented in Marvel movies. El Peso Hero wants to change that. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Unlearning War

Maj. Danny Sjursen / Truthdig Feb 22, 2018 The apathy and ignorance of Americans enable a militarized nation to wage forever wars. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

A Lesson on Slavery for White America

Paul Street / Truthdig Aug 22, 2017 The more we know and understand our racist past, the more we can change history for the better—in the present and future. Dig deeper ( 12 Min. Read )

Orange History Week

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Frederick Douglass: Power Concedes Nothing Without a Demand

By Amy Goodman and Denis Moynihan Feb 2, 2017 The good news: Donald Trump opened Black History Month by mentioning the renowned abolitionist. The bad news: Trump doesn't seem to realize that Douglass is dead. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )