Conjuring Up the Next Depression

Chris Hedges and Mr. Fish / Truthdig Sep 10, 2018 The world's central banks have injected trillions in fabricated money into the global financial system. Now the only question is when the catastrophic explosion will occur. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

The Health Care Bait-and-Switch

Glen Ford / Black Agenda Report Mar 9, 2018 The Center for American Progress, Hillary Clinton’s favorite think tank, is working to make sure single-payer health care never happens. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Only Nonviolent Resistance Will Destroy Corporate State

Chris Hedges / Truthdig Oct 15, 2017 Standing Rock and 20th century history offer crucial guidance: A movement’s success depends on organization, discipline and not being baited into violence. Dig deeper ( 10 Min. Read )

A Revolutionary Reform Called Single-Payer

Paul Street / Truthdig Oct 4, 2017 Government-funded health insurance in the United States would have many positive democratic consequences. Dig deeper ( 11 Min. Read )

Liberals Provide Ammunition Against Single-Payer

By Margaret Flowers, MD / Health Over Profit for Everyone Aug 8, 2017 A recent article in The Nation by Joshua Holland on liberal opposition to Medicare for all begs a response. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

What the U.S. Can Learn from the U.K. Election and Jeremy Corbyn

By Kevin Zeese and Margaret Flowers Jun 12, 2017 The Labour Party leader teaches that we should embrace the radical change needed to inspire people to take action and shift the realm of the possible. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

Voters Are Fired Up for a Single-Payer System, Creating a Dilemma for Democrats

By Margaret Flowers / Health Over Profit Jun 8, 2017 Across the country, the message is clear that the public supports "Medicare for all." So why do the leaders of the Democratic Party balk at getting on board? Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Chris Hedges and Dr. Margaret Flowers Discuss How to Fix the Health Care System (Video)

Natasha Hakimi Zapata / Truthdig Feb 21, 2017 Insurance companies pitting "patients and health professionals against each other" have led the U.S. into crisis, Flowers tells the Truthdig columnist. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Before and After Victory at the #NoDAPL Protest Site

By Kevin Zeese and Margaret Flowers / Popular Resistance Dec 6, 2016 The authors were witnesses as the people prevailed over the oil industry and news that the final Dakota Access pipeline permit had been denied spread around Oceti Sakowin Camp. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Don’t Fall for It: The Nader Myth and Your 2016 Vote

Staff / Truthdig Aug 2, 2016 Once again, fear is being ramped up to manipulate progressives into voting for someone they do not want—Hillary Clinton—instead of someone who represents their values. Once again, fear is being ramped up to manipulate progressives into voting for someone they do not want—Hillary Clinton—instead of someone who represents their values. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Green Party Leaders to Climate Justice Movement: Make Us Your ‘Political Home’

Staff / Truthdig Jul 20, 2016 Margaret Flowers and James Lane, honorary co-chairs of the 2016 Green Party presidential nominating convention, explain in an open letter how the Democratic Party has failed on the environment and why Greens and climate activists should build “political power together.” Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Green Party Woos Black Lives Matter (Video)

Staff / Truthdig Jul 1, 2016 Although no formal endorsement of a 2016 presidential candidate is forthcoming from the Black Lives Matter movement, that doesn't mean Green Party leaders won't keep trying to recruit its members. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )