A Revolutionary Writer for Our Darkest Days

Natasha Hakimi Zapata / Truthdig Aug 30, 2019 Novelist Ali Smith manages to render humanity's astonishing resilience in the face of “volcanic political canyon-ing across the world.” Dig deeper ( 10 Min. Read )

Burning Down the Future

Chris Hedges and Mr. Fish / Truthdig Jun 24, 2019 London's Grenfell Tower tragedy, a 2017 fire in which 72 died, signals the corporatist triumph of greed over life. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

Jeremy Corbyn Warns U.K. Conservatives to ‘Make Way’

Natasha Hakimi Zapata / Truthdig Sep 27, 2017 Bolstered by June's election results, the progressive leader shows he's more than ready to lead the U.K. as Tory squabbling contributes to national destabilization. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Naomi Klein and Jeremy Corbyn: How the Left Is Changing the Global Political Debate (Video)

Staff / Truthdig Jul 19, 2017 The U.K.’s Labour Party leader assures the author and activist, "When people's minds are opened up, there's no end to the possibilities." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Russell Brand: London’s Grenfell Tower Fire Is ‘Terrorism’ of a Different Kind (Video)

Staff / Truthdig Jun 19, 2017 Referring to the politics involved in the fiery destruction, the "Trews" host says, "Austerity is not frugality, it is brutality. It is violence." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Do Trump’s Tweets Embolden Violent Bigots?

By Juan Cole / Informed Comment Jun 19, 2017 Islamic State and other extremist groups want us to hate, and the president is one of the chief dupes of that strategy. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Prime Minister Theresa May Is Rushed Away as Londoners Protest Deadly Fire

By Jake Johnson / Common Dreams Jun 17, 2017 In the wake of the Grenfell Tower blaze, hundreds take to the streets to demand swift action from the British government . Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

The Politics Behind the Fire in London’s Grenfell Tower

By Natasha Hakimi Zapata Jun 15, 2017 Many questions surround the blaze that enveloped a low-income high-rise on Wednesday. Make no mistake, those questions all have to do with British political issues. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )