Chelsea Manning: We Need to Stop This ‘Death Machine of Power’

Eric Ortiz / Truthdig Mar 27, 2018 In her first live television interview, the freed whistleblower appeared on "Democracy Now!" to discuss her plan to change America. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Juan González: Blowback to Neoliberalism Led to Rise of Progressive Politics (Video)

Staff and Chris Hedges / Truthdig Feb 14, 2018 "Beginning after the Great Recession and after the Occupy movement," the Democracy Now! reporter tells Chris Hedges, "a whole new [urban] resistance movement developed in America." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Julian Assange Accuses Democrats of McCarthyism, Maintains Russia Was Not WikiLeaks’ Source (Video)

Staff / Truthdig Apr 10, 2017 The founder of WikiLeaks discusses his organization's role in the 2016 election, America's current political climate and more in a Democracy Now! interview. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Noam Chomsky Assesses Trump’s First 75 Days: ‘One Crazy Thing After Another’ (Video)

Staff / Truthdig Apr 4, 2017 The acclaimed author and political commentator talks about Russia, nuclear disarmament, Trump's Cabinet and ways the administration is turning America "into a laughingstock." Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

U.S.-Led Coalition Airstrikes in Iraq Among Deadliest in Region Since 2003

Staff / Truthdig Mar 29, 2017 Amy Goodman and Juan González of Democracy Now! and reporter Chris Woods examine recent attacks across the Middle East and the lack of mainstream media coverage. Amy Goodman and Juan González of Democracy Now! and reporter Chris Woods examine recent attacks across the Middle East and the lack of mainstream media coverage. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Noam Chomsky and Harry Belafonte Talk About Bernie Sanders, Donald Trump, the KKK and More (Video)

Natasha Hakimi Zapata / Truthdig Dec 11, 2016 The two activists shared a platform on Dec. 4 in New York, where they joined Amy Goodman and Juan Gonzalez to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Democracy Now! Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Senate Moves to OK Bill Establishing ‘Colonial Control’ Over Puerto Rico

Staff / Truthdig Jun 29, 2016 Lawmakers are likely to approve the creation of a board to manage the island territory's crippled economy. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

‘Democracy Now!’ Co-Host Asks: How Many Shooting Videos Must We Endure?

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig Apr 10, 2015 As evidence of the police killing of South Carolina man Walter Scott continues to pile up, “Democracy Now!” co-host Juan González asks in a column for the New York Daily News, "How many more heartbreaking videos of cops killing black males must we endure?” Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Dissension in the NYPD Against Police Union Leader

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig Jan 15, 2015 Officers in the NYPD's Patrolmen's Benevolent Association will challenge Patrick Lynch in an election for the union's top leadership position next June, reports Juan Gonzalez of the New York Daily News. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

‘Democracy Now!’: Julian Assange Talks WikiLeaks, Bradley Manning

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Nov 30, 2012 WikiLeaks will continue on despite sustained attacks against it, founder Julian Assange promised during a rare interview Thursday with "Democracy Now!" Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Truthdigger of the Week: ‘Democracy Now!’

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig Oct 7, 2012 “Democracy Now!” pulled off a broadcast first this week when it circumvented the anti-democratic structure that has formed around the election process and gave two third-party candidates the chance to represent the public interest during a national presidential debate.“Democracy Now!” pulled off a broadcast first this week when it gave two third-party candidates the chance to represent the public interest during a national presidential debate. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Truthdigger of the Week: Juan Gonzalez

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig Sep 30, 2012 “Democracy Now!” co-host and award-winning journalist Juan Gonzalez has brought a deep understanding of the United States' historical relationship with Latin America to bear on immigration issues affecting all Americans in the present. The "Democracy Now!" co-host has brought a deep understanding of the United States' historical relationship with Latin America to bear on immigration issues. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )