Slavoj Zizek: The Problem Is Capitalism

Staff / Truthdig Apr 25, 2012 The problem facing humanity today -- especially those taking to the streets in protest -- is an economic system that encourages and rewards greed, says the Slovenian philosopher and cultural critic. And leaders who tell us to look elsewhere are merely creating distractions. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Chris Hedges Talks Capitalism With Michael Moore

Staff / Truthdig Dec 13, 2011 Let's review, shall we? In this clip, shot for Michael Moore's on-the-money documentary, "Capitalism: A Love Story," Chris Hedges lays it all out for anyone still mystified, as it were, about the devastating human costs of unfettered capitalism. Class is in session. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

A Warning on Wall Street

Staff / Truthdig Oct 10, 2011 Slovenian madman and intellectual hero Slavoj Zizek treated protesters encamped at New York City's Liberty Plaza to a rousing pep talk Sunday in which he confessed his fear that the Occupy Wall Street movement could devolve into a mere opportunity for youthful memory-making. (more) Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Reading ‘Capital’ on Labor Day

Staff / Truthdig Sep 5, 2011 Is there a better way to honor the working-class struggle than to study Karl Marx's "Capital" on Labor Day? How about reading along with distinguished City University of New York professor David Harvey, who after almost 40 years is still teaching the book? (more) Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Civilization and Its Malcontents

Mr. Fish / Truthdig May 27, 2011 Staring open-mouthed at 17 in my Buddy Holly glasses, chinstrap beard, espresso-stained insides, putrid Chuck Taylors and newsprint-smudged fingertips, I wondered what had happened to the world into which I was hoping to enter so well rehearsed.In post-1950s America, an average person’s concept of what might be the meaning of life was more likely than at any other time in history to draw on a wide range of source material. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Rosa Luxemburg and the Libertarian Left

Scott Tucker / Truthdig Jan 15, 2011 “Freedom,” Rosa Luxemburg wrote, “is always freedom for those who think differently.” Those are certainly her most famous words, but they must not be mistaken for a general piety of liberalism. “Freedom,” Rosa Luxemburg wrote, “is always freedom for those who think differently.” Dig deeper ( 25 Min. Read )

O’Donnell Drops the Marx Bomb in Delaware Debate

Staff / Truthdig Oct 15, 2010 Senate candidate and tea party favorite Christine O'Donnell has done her darnedest to lose the whole "witch" label as she makes her play to join Delaware's ranks in Congress, but she was more than ready to brand opponent Chris Coons with her own scary term in their debate on Wednesday. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Marx Gets a Boost from the Vatican

Staff / Truthdig Oct 27, 2009 Although Pope Benedict XVI made a point of denouncing institutionalized Marxism two years ago, the Vatican's own newspaper, L’Osservatore Romano, last week cast a more redemptive light on Karl Marx's ideas by going to the primary source and validating the German economist's critiques of capitalism. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Cubans Hoping for a Thaw

Staff / Truthdig Jan 8, 2009 The 50-year U.S. relationship with revolutionary Cuba may warm up this winter, with some on the island seeing an Obama presidency as an indicator of potential change in the two countries' diplomatic and trade status. A Havana barber is quoted as holding hope for reconciliation despite the fact that Obama "is a capitalist and likely an imperialist." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Georgia ? Stalin

Staff / Truthdig Oct 1, 2008 With Georgia on the U.S. mainstream media's map after its recent war with Russia, a new interest in Georgian history and politics seems to have come to life, especially concerning the cult of personality that Stalin still leads in his native land. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Colombian Army Reports FARC Leader Dead

Staff / Truthdig May 25, 2008 The demise of Manuel "Sureshot" Marulanda has been rumored many times before, but this time the Colombian army has announced that the long-time leader of the rebel group FARC is dead and has challenged FARC to disprove the report. Sources close to Marulanda have yet to confirm the news. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

‘Che’ Goes to Cannes

Staff / Truthdig May 23, 2008 One of the most hotly anticipated contenders at this year's Cannes Film Festival is "Che," Steven Soderbergh's lengthy biopic of iconic Argentine revolutionary Che Guevara, featuring Benicio del Toro in the title role. However, whether the excitement surrounding the "Che" screening at the French film fest is any indication that moviegoers will flock to the (currently) 4-hour-plus production remains to be seen. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )