Italy Quarantines More Than a Quarter of Country to Slow Virus Spread

FRANCES D'EMILIO and ANGELA CHARLTON / The Associated Press Mar 8, 2020 The drastic step to lock down about 16 million people for nearly a month comes amid mounting restrictions on events around the globe. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

A Glimpse of the Climate Apocalypse to Come

Abrahm Lustgarten / ProPublica Oct 23, 2019 Northern California blackouts offer a stark reminder that even the most comfortable won't be able to escape the effects of global warming. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Teachers in Oakland Approve Contract Ending Strike

The Associated Press Mar 4, 2019 The new deal, which union members call a triumph, will include an 11 percent salary increase and a one-time 3 percent bonus. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Oakland Teachers Strike Ends With Tentative Deal for Raise

JOCELYN GECKER / The Associated Press Mar 1, 2019 Union leaders say the new contract includes everything the teachers had demanded—higher pay, smaller classes and more school resources. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Remembering Ron Dellums: Congressman and Anti-War Activist Led With His Principles

Staff / Truthdig Jul 31, 2018 The rare example of an activist politician able to work effectively from within the American political system, Dellums distinguished himself by taking strong stances about divisive issues in America and on the global stage. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

A Fresh Look at Labor Issues in ‘Sorry to Bother You’

Jordan Riefe / Truthdig Jul 2, 2018 Boots Riley’s promising film debut takes on casual and institutional racism, corporate greed, class subjugation and coarsening public discourse. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

San Francisco Embraces Amsterdam-Style Marijuana Lounges

PAUL ELIAS / The Associated Press Mar 15, 2018 Only California permits marijuana smoking at pot retailers with specially designed lounges. Unsurprisingly, San Francisco is the trailblazer. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

ICE Chief: Mayor’s Warning Prevented 800 Arrests

OLGA R. RODRIGUEZ / The Associated Press Feb 28, 2018 Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf gave residents a heads-up about impending immigration raids in California that ended up netting 150 people. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Open for Business: Lands Stripped From Utah Monuments

BRADY McCOMBS / The Associated Press Feb 3, 2018 For $212, anyone can stake a claim to land cut from federal protection by President Trump in December. But so far, there doesn't appear to be a rush to seize the opportunity. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

A ‘Rogue’ Police Department Attempts Reform (Audio and Transcript)

Staff and Robert Scheer / Truthdig Dec 1, 2017 Truthdig Editor in Chief Robert Scheer interviews director Peter Nicks, whose new documentary "The Force" chronicles changes within the Oakland, Calif., law enforcement agency. Dig deeper ( 20 Min. Read )

‘The Force’ Misses an Opportunity to Break Down Institutional Police Walls

Jordan Riefe / Truthdig Sep 23, 2017 This fly-on-the-wall documentary from filmmaker Peter Nicks offers surprisingly little insight into the Oakland Police Department. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Prince’s Seed Money in Clean-Tech Incubator Is Sign O’ the Times

Staff / Truthdig Jun 12, 2017 Before his abrupt death a year ago, the pop musician made an investment in green energy that's now helping solar startups weather an assault by President Trump. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )