VIDEO: Bernie Sanders Champions Democratic Socialism in Major Speech at Georgetown

Staff / Truthdig Nov 21, 2015 The Democratic presidential candidate presented himself as heir to the populist legacy of Franklin Delano Roosevelt in the clearest articulation yet of his political philosophy and vision for the United States. Dig deeper ( 17 Min. Read )

Why Didn’t Joe Biden Run for President?

E.J. Dionne Jr. / Truthdig Oct 22, 2015 There are obvious political explanations but only one reason for his decision not to throw his hat in the ring. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

The GOP Was Right to Fear Hillary Clinton

Eugene Robinson / Truthdig Oct 16, 2015 Before all the craziness—before Donald Trump and Ben Carson and the need for two-tiered debates—Republicans’ biggest fear about next year’s election was having to run against Hillary Clinton. As we saw Tuesday night, they were right to worry. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Half of World’s Wealth Now Owned by 1 Percent of Population

Staff / Truthdig Oct 14, 2015 A new report by Credit Suisse reveals worldwide inequality to be growing even faster than experts had predicted. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

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Milt Priggee, www.miltpriggee.com. Cagle Cartoons Sep 6, 2015 Dig deeper

Game of Groans: How Focus on Trump’s Taunts Hides GOP War on Middle Class and Workers (Video)

Juan Cole / Truthdig Aug 10, 2015 The condition of late capitalism produces a press discourse strangely devoid of any mention of class. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

The Middle Class, Too, Is Keeping Poor Kids Back, U.K. Study Finds

Natasha Hakimi Zapata / Truthdig Jul 28, 2015 A report by the Social Mobility and Child Poverty Commission in the United Kingdom found that wealthier parents hoard the best opportunities for their own children, ensuring that smarter kids who are financially disadvantaged stay put in the socioeconomic hierarchy. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

VIDEO: A Break for the Middle Class: Overtime

Robert Reich / Truthdig Jul 1, 2015 Finally, a bit of good news for hardworking Americans. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Number of U.S. Homeowners Hits 20-Year Low

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig Jun 25, 2015 In 2014, the rate of Americans who own their homes slid for the 10th consecutive year, to 64.5 percent -- the lowest level in 20 years, according to a report by the Joint Center for Housing Studies at Harvard University. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

AUDIO: Chris Hedges on the Implosion of Global Capitalism

Kasia Anderson / Truthdig May 27, 2015 In this sweeping survey of an international crisis caused by "global capitalism based on speculation," author, Truthdig columnist and activist Chris Hedges delivers a stark and urgent apprisal of the worldwide catastrophe that's sure to come if the current system isn't confronted and forced to change. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

The U.S. and Israel Have the Worst Income Inequality in the Developed World

Roisin Davis / Truthdig May 22, 2015 A new report finds that the gap between rich and poor in the developed world is at its highest level in 30 years in most countries -- and that the U.S. and Israel are leading the trend. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Hillary Clinton Spells It Out in Debut Ad: ‘I’m Running for President’

Kasia Anderson / Truthdig Apr 13, 2015 No doubt aiming to show voters that she's in touch with the struggles and hopes of everyday Americans, Hillary Clinton unleashed a folksy first campaign spot Sunday to coincide with her announcement that she's officially running for president in 2016.No doubt aiming to show voters that she’s in touch with the struggles and hopes of everyday Americans, Hillary Clinton unleashed a folksy first campaign spot Sunday to coincide with her announcement that she’s officially running for president in 2016. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )