Hours After Vegas Massacre, the U.N. Day of Nonviolence

Eric Ortiz / Truthdig Oct 3, 2017 At a time of unprecedented unrest in the world, Mahatma Gandhi's message of nonviolence remains relevant. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Labor Icon Dolores Huerta Warns Against Violence (Audio and Transcript)

Robert Scheer / Truthdig Sep 15, 2017 In this week's episode of “Scheer Intelligence,” host and Truthdig Editor in Chief Robert Scheer interviews the longtime civil rights activist. [Transcript added.] Dig deeper ( 22 Min. Read )

Chris Hedges Responds to Criticism of ‘Antifa’ Column

Staff / Truthdig Sep 1, 2017 The Truthdig columnist sits down with Tyrel Ventura and Tabetha Wallace to discuss violence between the "alt-right" and anti-fascist ("antifa") movements. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Power to the Peaceful

Eric Ortiz / Truthdig Aug 29, 2017 The healing of America begins with love. Social justice innovators are showing the way. Dig deeper ( 14 Min. Read )

Best of Truthdig’s Book Reviews 2016: Top Reads, From Economics to Politics and Even Genetics

BLANK Dec 27, 2016 In a year of many upheavals, it's no surprise that books on income inequality, political protest and global warming would wind up on our top 10 literary list of the past year. But there's also room for a little comedy and some ancient history among the picks. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

Deconstructing Thanksgiving at Standing Rock

Staff / Truthdig Nov 24, 2016 The indigenous tribes gathered in North Dakota are showing us a path for the future based on respect, nonviolence, humility and love that should inspire us for the difficult times ahead. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Brave Like Kap

Eric Ortiz / Truthdig Sep 11, 2016 NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick took a risk with his national-anthem protest against injustice in the U.S. Now other athletes are joining him, as are countless other Americans who want to overturn the status quo. Their courage can make all the difference. Dig deeper ( 10 Min. Read )

This Is an Uprising

By Gabriel Thompson Apr 15, 2016 A few lessons about nonviolence "as a method of political conflict": Nonviolent movements are twice as likely to succeed as violent insurgencies; success is practically guaranteed if 3.5 percent of the population actively takes part; and effective nonviolent protest is always disruptive and polarizing. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

This Nonviolent Stuff’ll Get You Killed

Paul Von Blum / Truthdig Feb 6, 2015 In 1946 Paul Robeson told President Truman that if the government refused to defend its black citizens, blacks would have to defend themselves. A new book, and history, reveal why Robeson’s words were so tragically prophetic. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

We All Must Become Zapatistas

Chris Hedges / Truthdig Jun 2, 2014 The most important anti-globalization movement of the last two decades has shown us how to resist. And it grasps, as Subcomandante Marcos made clear in his final public appearance, that resistance must be wedded to nonviolence. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

They Can’t Outlaw the Revolution

Chris Hedges / Truthdig May 19, 2014 Cecily McMillan could get up to seven years on her conviction of hitting a plainclothes policeman who grabbed her in Zuccotti Park. The persecution of the Occupy activist has become emblematic of the state's use of the courts to criminalize nonviolent dissent and try to crush new mass movements.The persecution of Occupy activist Cecily McMillan—facing up to seven years in prison—has become emblematic of the state's use of the courts to criminalize nonviolent dissent and try to crush new mass movements. Dig deeper ( 10 Min. Read )

Italian Woman ‘Sexually Assaulted’ Riot Cop With a Kiss?

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig Dec 16, 2013 An Italian student protester faces possible sexual assault charges after a photograph of her kissing a riot cop during a demonstration against the construction of a rail link became a symbol of peaceful protest. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )