Democrats Have Found Their Own Autocrat

Conor Lynch / Truthdig Feb 19, 2020 His brand of authoritarianism may be more palatable, but Michael Bloomberg is no less contemptuous of democracy than Donald Trump. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Russia Sees Its Reflection in the West

Jacob Sugarman / Truthdig Sep 18, 2019 "This Is Not Propaganda" author Peter Pomerantsev explores how authoritarian regimes and far-right movements have weaponized free speech. Dig deeper ( 12 Min. Read )

Truthdigger Pia Klemp Is the Badass Hero the World Desperately Needs

Natasha Hakimi Zapata / Truthdig Aug 31, 2019 The German sea captain, who has personally rescued thousands of migrants from drowning, faces a harsh prison sentence for her valiant deeds. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Italian Leader Conte Resigns With Scathing Attack on Far-Right’s Salvini

FRANCES D'EMILIO / The Associated Press Aug 20, 2019 The prime minister blames the collapse of his populist government on his deputy's desire to gain "full powers" for his League party. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Venice Biennale Artists Foresee a World on the Brink

David Matorin May 29, 2019 The tangible effects of political concerns, ranging from mass displacement to climate change, are unavoidable at the 58th Venice Biennale. Dig deeper ( 9 Min. Read )

The Right and the Greens Gain Ground in EU Elections

LORNE COOK, LORI HINNANT and MIKE CORDER / The Associated Press May 26, 2019 The elections are seen as a test of the influence of the nationalist, populist and hard-right movements that have swept the continent. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Le Pen’s Far-Right Wins Over Macron’s Centrists

The Associated Press May 26, 2019 The far-right nationalist leader says the expected result "confirms the new nationalist-globalist division" in France and beyond. Dig deeper ( 23 Min. Read )

‘The Brink’ Lays Bare the Banality of Steve Bannon’s Evil

Jordan Riefe / Truthdig Mar 28, 2019 Filmmaker Alison Klayman documents what she learned about Donald Trump’s former adviser after spending a tumultuous year with him. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Italy Has All but Fallen to the Far Right

Davide Vampa / The Conversation Feb 28, 2019 In the first electoral test of the country's governing coalition, the nativist League party has emerged stronger than ever before. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Robert Reich: Trump Is America’s Most Dangerous Export

Robert Reich / Truthdig Oct 17, 2018 The president is not just undermining democracy at home, he's emboldening violent authoritarians across the globe. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

EU Sets Crisis Summit on Migration

LORNE COOK and NICOLE WINFIELD / The Associated Press Jun 23, 2018 European Union leaders will try to find common ground for tackling a growing political drama that is threatening to undermine the entire alliance. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Migrant Rescue Ship Awaits OK to Dock After Italy, Malta Say No

FRANCES D'EMILIO / The Associated Press Jun 10, 2018 A ship and its passengers are caught in a crackdown by the right-wing partner in Italy's new populist government, which has vowed to stop the country from becoming the "refugee camp of Europe." Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )