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Tom Hayden Article Endorsing Hillary Clinton Produces a Flood of Angry Responses

Donald Kaufman / Truthdig Apr 16, 2016 The progressive activist declared himself "a Bernie supporter" in September, but now he's backing the former secretary of state in the California Democratic primary. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

Scahill on Obama’s Admitted Killings of Americans

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig May 23, 2013 The Obama administration's unprecedented acknowledgement that four Americans were killed in U.S. drone strikes overseas -- including one whose death was not previously reported -- "raises more questions than it answers," Jeremy Scahill, national security correspondent for The Nation and author of the new book "Dirty Wars: The World Is a Battlefield," told "Democracy Now!" on Thursday. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Truthdigger of the Week: Jeremy Scahill

BLANK Apr 28, 2013 With his new book "Dirty Wars: The World Is a Battlefield," Jeremy Scahill brings the last decade of the American government's clandestine war making into the clearest possible focus. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

The Secret Story of Obama’s Assassination of Americans in Yemen

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig Apr 23, 2013 In an hourlong special on "Democracy Now!" on Tuesday, author and Nation magazine war correspondent Jeremy Scahill tells the story of the radicalization of Islamic cleric and American citizen Anwar al-Awlaki and the U.S. government's subsequent pursuit and assassination of him and his son. Dig deeper ( 40 Min. Read )

Chris Hayes Explains Meritocracy (and What It Means for You)

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig Jul 31, 2012 Here in America, based on your “pluck and drive and ambition and talent, you could rise as far as your abilities will take you.” Right? Of course not, says MSNBC host Chris Hayes. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

John Nichols: The Power of the General Strike

Staff / Truthdig Apr 24, 2012 One week ahead of Occupy Wall Street’s call for “A Day Without the 99%,” The Nation Institute’s John Nichols talks about the historical importance of the general strike—a powerful tool for protest that helped make possible the rights that American workers have long enjoyed. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Frequently Asked Questions About the Wall Street Protests

Staff / Truthdig Oct 3, 2011 Who's in charge? What are the protesters' demands? How big is the movement? How can I get involved? Answers to these and other basic questions about the ongoing occupation of Wall Street are offered by The Nation magazine's Nathan Schneider. (more) Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )