East Timor Gives the World a Tutorial in Politics After 20th Century Genocide

By John Pilger May 8, 2017 The courage of the country's people is a universal lesson of perseverance in the face of overwhelming adversity. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

The Return of American Race Laws

Chris Hedges and Mr. Fish / Truthdig Feb 27, 2017 The campaign to deport millions is a first step toward the clash of civilizations that the white supremacists in the White House believe is inevitable at home and abroad. Dig deeper ( 9 Min. Read )

Glenn Greenwald on Who’s to Blame for Trump’s Election

Donald Kaufman / Truthdig Nov 12, 2016 The Intercept journalist lays out why the Democratic Party needs to take responsibility. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

American Irrationalism

Chris Hedges / Truthdig Oct 31, 2016 We are captive to images and forms of propaganda that make us the most self-deluded population on the planet. We are driven by manipulated emotions, not fact or reason. And this is why, even now, Donald Trump could become president. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

The Ugly Truth Behind Apple’s New iPhone 7

Staff / Truthdig Sep 21, 2016 The arrival of the iPhone 7 has brought unwanted attention to the company’s globalization, tax avoidance and exploitation of workers. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Comments of the Week: Taking Aim at Goliath

Kasia Anderson / Truthdig Sep 14, 2016 Many articles posted on Truthdig point out the myriad pressing issues needing the public's attention at any given moment, and we frequently hear feedback to the tune of "Right, so now what?" Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Fooled Again

Chris Hedges / Truthdig Sep 12, 2016 We have once more been baited and hooked by the corporate elites who look upon the electorate as malleable and disposable. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

The Disconnect Between Economists and the Public in Assessing Free Trade (Video)

By Robert Reich / RobertReich.org Sep 5, 2016 Economists still think free trade benefits most Americans, but, according to polls, only 35 percent of voters agree. Why this discrepancy? Economists still think free trade benefits most Americans, but, according to polls, only 35 percent of voters agree. Why this discrepancy? Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

How Swedish Socialism Failed

By Louis Proyect / The North Star May 11, 2016 By the lights of its founding ideals, the Swedish model of socialism invoked by Bernie Sanders has been in decline since the 1970s, thanks to pressure from globalization and its original failure to concentrate ownership in the hands of workers. Dig deeper ( 16 Min. Read )

President Obama Calls for Support of TPP; Sanders Calls TPP a ‘Disaster’

Staff / Truthdig May 4, 2016 Amid the recent hubbub about the TTIP (Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership), it's easy to lose sight of that other international trade deal with two Ts and a P in its abbreviation that's caused a worldwide backlash in recent months. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Surprise! Corporate America Is Throwing Down for the TPP

By Sarah Lazare / Common Dreams Jan 6, 2016 A flurry of big business endorsements is likely aimed at building congressional momentum for the mega-deal. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

VIDEO: Chris Hedges and John Ralston Saul Discuss Neoliberalism, False Populism and Donald Trump

Staff / Truthdig Oct 27, 2015 “I think that the word 'ideology' has to be used very carefully But when people come forward with rather simplistic truths -- you already know you’re in trouble when they say they’ve got the truth -- and they say: 'This is what must happen This is how things work This is what dominates society' That’s an ideology"“I think that the word 'ideology' has to be used very carefully'". Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )