The ‘Two Bobbys’: The Short, Complicated Political Life of RFK

Robert Scheer / The Nation Jun 5, 2018 Truthdig Editor in Chief Robert Scheer was the last journalist to interview Robert Kennedy moments before the candidate was fatally wounded on this date 50 years ago. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Calling Latinos ‘Animals’ Echoes Nazi Talk

Juan Cole / Informed Comment May 17, 2018 The term functions similarly to the Nazi technical term “untermensch,” or underman, subhuman. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

How the Left Can Gain Footing in White America

Paul Street / Truthdig May 16, 2018 Attaining Martin Luther King's goal of "the radical reconstruction of society itself" will require backing from the nation's heartland. Dig deeper ( 11 Min. Read )

Uncle Sam, the Human Rights Hypocrite

Paul Street / Truthdig May 2, 2018 The U.S. sees itself as a humanitarian City on a Hill, fit to judge other nations while giving itself an "exceptionalist" free pass on violations. Dig deeper ( 13 Min. Read )

An Attack on Immigrant Rights and Press Freedom

Amy Goodman and Denis Moynihan Apr 26, 2018 The president's crackdown on immigrants and his dislike for the news media collided in Memphis as a well-known journalist was arrested while covering a protest against immigration detention. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

U.S. Media Do Not Give Us All Sides of the Story

Kevin Cooper / Truthdig Apr 10, 2018 The real news is out there to be found, and it's up to all of us to find it. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

Will the Next ‘Black Panther’ Be a Latino Superhero?

Eric Ortiz / Truthdig Mar 24, 2018 Latinos are not well represented in Marvel movies. El Peso Hero wants to change that. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Nevada Democrat, Facing Ethics Probe, Won’t Seek Re-Election

The Associated Press Dec 16, 2017 “I want to state clearly again that I deny the allegations in question,” said Ruben Kihuen, a freshman representative who is at the center of sexual harassment allegations. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Immigrant ‘Warriors for Justice’ Return to Their Roots

Bill Boyarsky / Truthdig Nov 20, 2017 Latino grass-roots organizers in Los Angeles are resisting the Trump administration's assaults in ways that would make their forebears proud. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

How a 19th-Century Whaleship Can Save the ‘White Working Class’

Paul Street / Truthdig Oct 18, 2017 The story of the Essex—rooted in racialized ignorance and fear—offers a valuable lesson in survival for contemporary America. Dig deeper ( 12 Min. Read )

Will the Courts Save the Dreamers?

Marjorie Cohn / Truthdig Sep 14, 2017 If Donald Trump has the opportunity to appoint one or more additional justices to the Supreme Court, DACA may be struck down. Dig deeper ( 9 Min. Read )

Beware of Sensational Rape Stories From Conservative Media

Paisley Rekdal / Truthdig Aug 14, 2017 Some news agencies are desperate to portray immigrants as potential criminals. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )