Politics

Hope Lies in the Streets

Chris Hedges / Truthdig Dec 15, 2019 Civil disobedience is the last tool we have to prevent corporate tyranny and save the planet. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

China Furious as Trump Signs Hong Kong Bills

The Associated Press Nov 27, 2019 The two bills are aimed at supporting human rights and pro-democracy activists in the troubled region. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Massive Turnout in Hong Kong Vote Seen as Pro-Democracy Test

KEN MORITSUGU and EILEEN NG / The Associated Press Nov 24, 2019 After months of protests, 71% of the city's 4.1 million registered voters cast ballots on Sunday. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

A Worldwide Revolution Is Underway

Amy Goodman and Denis Moynihan Oct 31, 2019 From Chile to Iraq, popular uprisings against austerity and corruption are spreading like wildfire at a crucial point in history. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

The Revolution Isn’t Being Televised

Alan MacLeod / FAIR Oct 29, 2019 Mass media seems totally uninterested in protest movements around the world. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

The Hong Kong Standoff Is Dragging in Unexpected Players

Donald Kaufman / Truthdig Oct 10, 2019 Activision Blizzard’s ban of a top esports player after his public support of pro-democracy protesters brings calls for boycott. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Hong Kong Protester Shot as China Marks Its 70th Anniversary

EILEEN NG and JOHN LEICESTER / The Associated Press Oct 1, 2019 A teen is wounded in the chest by an officer as violence surges dramatically in clashes between demonstrators and police. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

America Keeps Getting China All Wrong

Robert Scheer / Truthdig Sep 20, 2019 The two international giants are linked in inextricable ways, yet Americans’ understanding of China consistently lacks nuance. Dig deeper ( 27 Min. Read )

Hong Kong Withdraws Extradition Bill That Sparked Protests

KATIE TAM / The Associated Press Sep 4, 2019 Carrie Lam says she will withdraw a bill allowing Hong Kong residents to be sent to mainland China for trials. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Hong Kong Police Storm Subway With Batons as Protests Rage

KEN MORITSUGU and RAF WOBER / The Associated Press Aug 31, 2019 The confrontations seem certain to ratchet up tensions in a city riven by nearly three months of pro-democracy demonstrations. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Hong Kong Protest March Banned; Democracy Activists Arrested

KEN MORITSUGU / The Associated Press Aug 30, 2019 Authorities crack down on mass march as two core resistance leaders are charged with incitement and released on bail. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Chinese K-Pop Stars Publicly Back Beijing on Hong Kong

JUWON PARK / The Associated Press Aug 19, 2019 At least eight celebrities from mainland China and one each from Taiwan and Hong Kong are publicly stating their support for the one-China policy. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )