Will the U.S. Have Its Own Yellow-Vest Moment?

Kevin Zeese and Margaret Flowers / Popular Resistance Jan 7, 2019 The Gilets Jaunes movement in France is having a major impact and gaining international attention as it spreads to other nations. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

Yellow Vest Protesters Go Global With Their Fight

Donald Kaufman / Truthdig Dec 21, 2018 More rounds of protests are in the works, and many believe a “social explosion” is on the horizon that ranges far beyond France's borders. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

It’s Been 10 Years Since Banks Were Bailed Out and People Were Sold Out

Kevin Zeese and Margaret Flowers / Popular Resistance Sep 3, 2018 The economic collapse that struck panic into the heart of U.S. political and financial institutions gave birth to a popular movement that continues to this day. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Facebook Also Censoring the Left Isn’t Just a Worry—It’s a Reality

Alan MacLeod / FAIR Aug 23, 2018 Facebook immediately used the precedent it set with far-right conspiracy theorist Alex Jones to switch its sights on the left, temporarily shutting down the Occupy London page and deleting the anti-fascist No Unite the Right account. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Our ‘Rentier Capitalism’ Is One More Nail in Earth’s Coffin

Paul Street / Truthdig Jul 29, 2018 The U.S. and other "advanced" nations have created a global class structure shaped by shocking inequality and poverty. Worse, it’s accelerating the race to ecological disaster. Dig deeper ( 12 Min. Read )

What Makes Millennial Socialism Different

Natasha Hakimi Zapata / Truthdig Jul 26, 2018 As writer Ben Judah argues, the Occupy movement, Jeremy Corbyn and Bernie Sanders changed this generation's thinking, and made a come-from-behind win like that of New York's Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez possible. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Truthdigger: The Late, Great Ursula K. Le Guin

Natasha Hakimi Zapata / Truthdig Jan 28, 2018 The prolific feminist, environmentalist and anarchist author who died Jan. 22 leaves a powerful legacy, both literary and philosophical. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

When Democrats Crushed Occupy: A Cautionary Tale (Video)

BLANK Jul 12, 2017 Truthdig Editor in Chief Robert Scheer speaks about the failures of the Democratic Party and the establishment politics that led to Donald Trump's victory. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Chris Hedges Discusses Resistance in the Age of Trump With Kevin Zeese (Video)

BLANK Mar 8, 2017 In a new episode of “On Contact,” the Truthdig columnist (pictured left) explores successful protest strategies with the activist and attorney. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Barack Obama’s Neoliberal Legacy: Rightward Drift and Donald Trump

Paul Street / Truthdig Jan 4, 2017 The Wall Street takeover of Washington, D.C., and the related imperial agenda of the “Pentagon System” were advanced more effectively by the nation’s first black president than they could have been by white Republicans such as John McCain or Mitt Romney. Dig deeper ( 12 Min. Read )

Credit Occupy in Bernie Sanders’ Surge

Bill Boyarsky / Truthdig Feb 4, 2016 What began in 2011 as a movement against income inequality has morphed into burgeoning support for a presidential candidate who is passionate about economic justice. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

CEOs Call for Wage Increases for Workers! What’s the Catch?

By Jim Hightower Aug 28, 2015 Their big idea to solve income inequality isn't anything new. As Lily Tomlin said, "No matter how cynical you become, it's never enough to keep up." Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )