CBS Report Details New Allegations Against Moonves

The Associated Press Dec 4, 2018 The former CEO is said to have destroyed evidence in trying to protect his severance payments during a sexual misconduct investigation. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

The Film the Israel Lobby Does Not Want You to See

Chris Hedges and Mr. Fish / Truthdig Dec 3, 2018 Undercover reporting shows how Israel spies on, smears and discredits pro-Palestine activities in the U.S. and buys off U.S. politicians. Dig deeper ( 16 Min. Read )

Labour Will Try to Topple Theresa May if Brexit Deal Is Rejected

JILL LAWLESS / The Associated Press Dec 2, 2018 The opposition party says it will call a no-confidence vote if Parliament spurns the British prime minister's plan next week. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

U.S., China Call 90-Day Cease-Fire in Their Trade War

PAUL WISEMAN, ZEKE MILLER and CATHERINE LUCEY / The Associated Press Dec 1, 2018 A breakthrough agreement is reached after a meeting between President Trump and China's Xi Jinping at the G-20 summit in Buenos Aires. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Michael Bloomberg to Give $1.8B to Johns Hopkins University

The Associated Press Nov 18, 2018 The gift—the largest ever to any U.S. education institution—will increase financial aid to students. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

How Marriott’s Credit Union Swindles Its Low-Wage Workers

Naomi LaChance / Truthdig Nov 2, 2018 Unusually high fees on interest rates and loans add insult to injury for hourly hotel workers. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Politics

American History for Truthdiggers: Wealth, Squalor in the Progressive Era

Maj. Danny Sjursen / Truthdig Oct 27, 2018 Populism and progressivism were fueled by idealistic dreams, but in the end they were dragged down by self-interest and racism. Dig deeper ( 15 Min. Read )

U.S. Facilitates Saudi War Crimes in Yemen

Marjorie Cohn / Truthout Oct 21, 2018 Amid the outcry over journalist Jamal Khashoggi’s death, many media and public figures fail to acknowledge crimes Saudi Arabia commits with U.S. assistance. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

StarKist to Plead Guilty to Price Fixing, Faces Fine of Up to $100 Million

PAUL ELIAS / The Associated Press Oct 18, 2018 The disclosure comes in a U.S. Department of Justice investigation of collusion within the canned tuna industry. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

China’s Economic Growth Slows Amid Trade Battle With U.S.

JOE McDONALD / The Associated Press Oct 18, 2018 "The number of external challenges has increased significantly,” a Beijing spokesman says as the growth rate dips to 6.5 percent in a new report. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Maine’s Radical Universal Home Health Care Proposition

Naomi LaChance / Truthdig Oct 14, 2018 For the state’s elderly and disabled populations, as well as for home care workers, the measure could bring much-needed relief—but state business groups are trying to stop it. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Democrats Raise Big Money for Midterms

Naomi LaChance / Truthdig Oct 11, 2018 The Kavanaugh confirmation appears to be driving a flood of small-donor contributions before the Nov. 6 elections. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )