Activism

Honoring John Lewis’ Vision on Bloody Sunday

Trey Walk / Facing South Mar 5, 2024 He knew safeguarding democracy required far more than voting. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Julian Bond Was a Radical Long Before MLK

Robert Scheer / Truthdig Feb 28, 2020 A new book shows how the activist's positions on issues like the Vietnam War and environmental justice helped move civil rights leaders left. Dig deeper ( 34 Min. Read )

Race Becomes New Flashpoint With Pelosi, Ocasio-Cortez

LISA MASCARO / The Associated Press Jul 12, 2019 The rhetoric steps up after the freshman House Democrat accuses the Speaker of "singling out" her and fellow newcomers, all women of color. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

American History for Truthdiggers: Civil Rights, a Dream Deferred

Maj. Danny Sjursen / Truthdig May 4, 2019 The struggle—far from finished—was never as finite or clear-cut as the myth that persists in our collective memory. Dig deeper ( 26 Min. Read )

Thank TurboTax If the Government Bans Free Online Tax Filing

Justin Elliott / ProPublica Apr 9, 2019 After years of lobbying and donations, the for-profit tax preparation industry is on the verge of realizing one of its long-sought goals. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

American History for Truthdiggers: JFK’s Cold War Chains

Maj. Danny Sjursen / Truthdig Apr 6, 2019 His obsession with foreign communism blinded him to U.S. domestic needs. It's time for Americans to stop mythologizing a reckless president. Dig deeper ( 32 Min. Read )

Obama Releases Moving MLK Tribute Video

Staff / Truthdig Apr 4, 2018 The former president discusses MLK's legacy with John Lewis and a group of high school students in a video issued by the Obama Foundation. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Student Survivors of Massacre Teach the Country a Lesson

Amy Goodman and Denis Moynihan Mar 1, 2018 The NRA could have predicted yet another school shooting, but not the immediate and unrelenting response of the student survivors. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

We Cannot Expect a Racist President to Save DACA

Marjorie Cohn / Truthout Jan 19, 2018 Donald Trump's vulgar tantrum has put more than just the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program in jeopardy. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Trump—in Face of Boycott—Honors Civil Rights Heroes

The Associated Press Dec 9, 2017 The president speaks at the opening of two museums in Mississippi as some black leaders stay away in protest. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Trump Has a Dream, Too (Video)

Mark Fiore / Truthdig Jan 19, 2017 If you haven’t picked up your free inauguration tickets yet, there’s still time! To get you in the mood, this cartoon is a little preview of what we can expect. Dig deeper

Inauguration Boycott Grows Along With Women’s March Momentum

By Deirdre Fulton / Common Dreams Jan 16, 2017 An increasing number of Democratic lawmakers say they won't attend President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration Friday. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )