Death by Oligarchy

Chris Hedges / Truthdig Nov 11, 2019 Once oligarchs seize power, they dismantle outside controls to create a corrupt economy and finally a corrupt state. Tyranny follows. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

The Xenophobia Behind Corporate Media’s Use of ‘Oligarch’

Alan MacLeod / FAIR Sep 16, 2019 Despite references to the American oligarchy in corporate media, many news outlets reserve the term "oligarch" for Russians. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Robert Reich: America Faces a Crisis of Democracy

Robert Reich / Truthdig Jul 10, 2019 Oligarchs have pitted working people against each other. Only by uniting across racial and class lines can we hope to reclaim our country. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Kamala Harris Is an Oligarch’s Dream Politician

Caitlin Johnstone / Medium Jun 30, 2019 The presidential hopeful is charismatic, commanding and completely unprincipled. To America's unelected elites, she’s like Obama, only better. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

The Real Russian Menace Is Just Hypercapitalism

Jacob Bacharach / Truthdig Jun 4, 2019 A recent Washington Post feature lays bare the prejudices of our political press and its denial about how American society actually works. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Robert Reich: American Oligarchy Has Returned

Robert Reich / Truthdig May 30, 2019 The richest 1% now owns 40% of the nation's wealth. Only economic redistribution can restore our rapidly decaying democracy. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Thom Hartmann: America Has Forgotten the Warnings of FDR

Thom Hartmann / Independent Media Institute Mar 21, 2019 The 32nd president understood that rampant inequality could unleash the "spirit of fascism" at home. It's a lesson worth revisiting. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Whitewashing Dr. King

Paul Von Blum / Truthdig Feb 22, 2019 The repudiation of MLK's image as the "nice civil rights leader," venerated while used to advance American repressive interests, is the most valuable contribution of a new book. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

Alexander Hamilton Worried About a Presidency Like Trump’s

By Thom Hartmann / Independent Media Institute Sep 19, 2018 This isn’t the first time our democracy has faced the Founder’s nightmare—but it is the most dangerous. Dig deeper ( 13 Min. Read )

American Society Would Collapse If It Weren’t for These 8 Myths

Lee Camp / Truthdig Jul 25, 2018 You cannot comprehend the level of inequality in our current world or even just our nation, but we choose to continue to live like this. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

Norman Solomon: The Democratic Party in Crisis

Staff / Truthdig May 5, 2018 The journalist and media critic discusses how the party can move forward.   Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Starbucks Drama Proves (Again) the Reactionaries Will Be Televised

Teodrose Fikre / Truthdig Apr 21, 2018 Injustice hunting has become the new favorite pastime of Americans instead of addressing the problems at their roots. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )