The First Step to Averting Climate Catastrophe

Jodie Evans / Independent Media Institute Nov 6, 2019 The Pentagon is the single largest consumer of oil on the planet. Its war machine must be dismantled if we hope to preserve our biosphere. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Greta Thunberg Isn’t the Only Voice of Her Generation

Sonali Kolhatkar / Truthdig Sep 26, 2019 The work of saving the planet has fallen to the youngest generation, as the Global Climate Strike made crystal clear. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

‘Easy Rider’ Star and Writer Peter Fonda Has Died at 79

LINDSEY BAHR and ANDREW DALTON / The Associated Press Aug 16, 2019 Actor Peter Fonda, the son of a Hollywood legend who became a movie star in his own right, has died of respiratory failure due to lung cancer. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Trump, Kim Share Smiles, Dinner Before Nuke Talks

JONATHAN LEMIRE, FOSTER KLUG and DEB RIECHMANN / The Associated Press Feb 27, 2019 The president is expected to seek North Korea's denuclearization, perhaps in exchange for a political declaration to end the Korean War. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

The 10 Best ‘Scheer Intelligence’ Episodes of 2018

Staff / Truthdig Dec 31, 2018 Featuring journalists, whistleblowers, musicians and more, this year's interviews capture an America at a unique crossroads in its history. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Jane Fonda Is a Living, Breathing Rebuke of the Patriarchy

Robert Scheer / Truthdig Sep 21, 2018 Director Susan Lacy reflects on the film star's personal evolution and her sui generis brand of political activism. Dig deeper ( 19 Min. Read )

Inside and Outside the 90th Academy Awards

Carrie Rickey / Truthdig and Jordan Riefe Mar 5, 2018 Carrie Rickey watched the show on TV. Jordan Riefe watched backstage at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. Together, they provided running commentary. Dig deeper ( 15 Min. Read )

An Epic Film on the Vietnam War Stops Short

Barbara Myers / Truthdig Oct 20, 2017 The Ken Burns-Lynn Novick documentary fails to grapple with the issue of U.S. culpability. If America is not honest with itself, we will never learn the lessons of the war. Dig deeper ( 10 Min. Read )

That Final Twist Was More Surprising Than the Politics at the 2017 Oscars

Carrie Rickey / Truthdig Feb 27, 2017 Contemporary actors, including a few at Sunday's Academy Awards, might catch heat for mixing politics with gold statuettes, but politics are in Oscar’s DNA. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Edward Snowden Makes a Surprise Appearance at ACLU Bill of Rights Dinner (Video)

Natasha Hakimi Zapata / Truthdig Nov 14, 2016 The whistleblower attended the 2016 American Civil Liberties Union SoCal dinner via video stream to honor actor Joseph Gordon-Levitt, who played Snowden in the Oliver Stone film "Snowden," as well as to tell Americans, "When systems fall, when things break down people remain Don't be afraid of what comes next Be ready". Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Tom Hayden Article Endorsing Hillary Clinton Produces a Flood of Angry Responses

Donald Kaufman / Truthdig Apr 16, 2016 The progressive activist declared himself "a Bernie supporter" in September, but now he's backing the former secretary of state in the California Democratic primary. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

Jane Fonda Shines a Spotlight on the Equal Rights Amendment

Roisin Davis / Truthdig Feb 10, 2016 "How can one be an embodied feminist if, behind closed doors, you're leaving the authentic part of yourself behind in order to please, in order to be a good girl?” Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )