Naomi Klein: Expect ‘First Shocks of Trump’s Disaster Capitalism’

Natasha Hakimi Zapata / Truthdig Jan 25, 2017 The writer uses the Hurricane Katrina catastrophe to suggest the upcoming economic, security and weather calamities that Donald Trump and Mike Pence could both cause and exploit. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Naomi Klein and Tulsi Gabbard Travel to Standing Rock to Join Thousands of Veterans

By Nika Knight / Common Dreams Dec 5, 2016 Over 3,000 veterans are backed by prominent progressives as peaceful action on behalf of the Standing Rock Sioux tribe gets underway. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Comments of the Week: Here Comes Trouble

Kasia Anderson / Truthdig Oct 27, 2016 As is to be expected, the closer we come to the Nov. 8 election, the more debates and divisions have appeared in discussions about the headlines of the moment. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Truthdigger of the Week: Julian Assange, Publisher of the Clinton Campaign Emails

BLANK Oct 22, 2016 For illuminating what the Democratic presidential nominee's camp does in the dark, the long-confined hacker-turned-journalist is under fresh attack from familiar adversaries and taking hard, if necessary, criticism from erstwhile allies. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Naomi Klein Criticizes Glenn Greenwald’s Handling of Clinton Campaign Email Leaks

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig Oct 19, 2016 The writer told The Intercept founder he wasn’t doing enough to support privacy in reporting content hacked from the personal account of John Podesta, the Democratic presidential campaign's chairman. And Greenwald agreed. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Naomi Klein, Oliver Stone, Noam Chomsky, Others Condemn ‘Coup’ in Brazil

By Nika Knight / Common Dreams Aug 29, 2016 "Brazil has only emerged from dictatorship some 30 years ago and these events could set back the country's progress towards social and economic inclusion by decades." (Pictured, Klein and Stone.)"Brazil has only emerged from dictatorship some 30 years ago and these events could set back the country's progress towards social and economic inclusion by decades." (Pictured, Klein and Stone.) Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Bernie Sanders: End of Voting Does Not Mean End of Political Revolution

By Nadia Prupis / Common Dreams Jun 15, 2016 "We need a party which is prepared to take on the greed of the powerful special interests," said the presidential candidate ahead of a meeting with Hillary Clinton. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Naomi Klein: Radical Solutions the Proper Response to ‘Unyielding Science-Based Deadline’ (Video)

By Common Dreams staff May 12, 2016 Climate crisis, argues the author and activist, "might just be the catalyst we need to knit together the great many powerful movements bound together by the inherent worth and value of all people." Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

With ‘Fierce Love and Conviction,’ Women Take Stand for Mother Earth

By Lauren McCauley / Common Dreams Mar 9, 2016 On International Women's Day, activists honor the assassinated Berta Cáceres and other females fighting against oppression and global capitalism. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Climate Change and the Road Through Paris

By Amy Goodman and Denis Moynihan Dec 17, 2015 "I see a lot of back-slapping, a lot of self-congratulation, and I see very little in terms of the actual substance that is required to avert climate breakdown." "I see a lot of back-slapping, a lot of self-congratulation, and I see very little in terms of the actual substance that is required to avert climate breakdown." Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

VIDEO: ‘Democracy Now!’ Kicks Off Full Coverage of Paris Climate Talks

Staff / Truthdig Nov 30, 2015 Amy Goodman and her team are on the streets of Paris and in the meeting halls of COP21, the United Nations’ fraught, highly policed attempt to craft a global, intergovernmental solution to the existential problem of climate change. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Outrage From Within and Without Over Netanyahu Speech at Think Tank With Clinton Ties

By Sarah Lazare / Common Dreams Nov 11, 2015 Over 100 progressive organizations and individuals, as well as current and former staffers, have criticized the Center for American Progress for inviting the Israeli prime minister to speak. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )