Reinventing Banking: From Russia to Iceland to Ecuador

By Ellen Brown / Web of Debt Dec 14, 2015 These transformations, current and proposed, are constructive steps toward streamlining the banking system, eliminating the risks that have devastated individuals and governments, democratizing money, and promoting sustainable and prosperous economies. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

First They Jailed the Bankers. Now All Icelanders Will Get a Payout From Bank Sale.

Staff / Truthdig Nov 9, 2015 Iceland’s revolutionary approach to dealing with the international financial meltdown of 2008 certainly deserves every bit of the attention it has garnered. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Once Upon a Time, Nearly All of Iceland’s Women Went on Strike, and the Results Were Incredible

Natasha Hakimi Zapata / Truthdig Oct 27, 2015 In October 1975, 90 percent of Iceland's women refused to work for one whole day. The anniversary of that event, called "Women's Day Off," is celebrated on Oct. 24 each year and has led to undeniable progress on the women's rights front. Perhaps American women can take a page out of their Icelandic peers' book. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Iceland Sentences Bankers to a Combined 74 Years in Prison

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig Oct 23, 2015 Iceland has sentenced its 26th banker to prison for the official’s role in the 2008 financial collapse. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Truthdiggers of the Week: Icelanders Who Opened Their Hearts and Homes to Syrian Refugees

Natasha Hakimi Zapata / Truthdig Sep 7, 2015 Citizens of the country that is the most peaceful in the world, according to a recent Global Peace Index, have reached out to refugees from one of the least peaceful countries. Their acts of kindness have left their mark in unexpected ways. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Iceland Said It Would Take Only 50 Syrian Refugees, So 10,000 Icelanders Offered Up Their Own Homes

Natasha Hakimi Zapata / Truthdig Sep 1, 2015 Sometimes governments fail miserably to reflect the humanitarian desires of their own people. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

VIDEO: Robert Scheer: The Myth of Democrats as the Lesser Evil (Part 7 of 10)

Staff / Truthdig Jul 3, 2015 In part seven of an interview series on The Real News Network’s “Reality Asserts Itself,” Truthdig Editor-in-Chief Robert Scheer tells TRNN Senior Editor Paul Jay that America's ruling parties are composed not of ideologues committed to particular values but of careerists fortunately susceptible to public pressure. Dig deeper ( 15 Min. Read )

Iceland Jailed Bankers and Rejected Austerity — and It’s Been a Success

Roisin Davis / Truthdig Jun 11, 2015 Iceland’s insistence on following a different drummer after the global economic collapse is evidence that a more ethical approach can work. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Nordic Countries Pledge to Strengthen Military Alliance Against Russia

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig Apr 11, 2015 Ministers of Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland and Iceland have declared their intent to cooperate militarily against Russia, which they described as “the biggest challenge to European security.” Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Just How ‘Socially Advanced’ Is the U.S.? You Might Be Surprised

Roisin Davis / Truthdig Apr 10, 2015 The Social Progress Index has published the latest global data on quality of life, and America's "We're No. 1" crowd isn't left with much to shout about. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

The Gender Gap’s Been Shrinking All Over the Place, Even in the U.S.

Natasha Hakimi Zapata / Truthdig Oct 28, 2014 Scandinavian countries still have the smallest gender gaps, according to the World Economic Forum's annual gender survey, but this year they're joined at the top of the list by a few nations you may not expect. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

No Women Invited to Iceland’s Conference on Gender Equality

Peter Z. Scheer / Truthdig Oct 8, 2014 In case you missed it, Iceland and the South American country Suriname announced last week a "barbershop" gender conference that intentionally excludes women. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )