Protest Erupts Over Guggenheim Museum’s Ties to Big Pharma

Common Dreams Feb 10, 2019 Demonstrators drop thousands of white slips that look like OxyContin prescriptions to highlight the Sackler family's role in the opioid epidemic. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

The Raging Crisis Hitting Trump’s Base the Hardest

Raj Menon / TomDispatch Feb 3, 2019 The real national emergency in America has nothing to do with building a wall. Dig deeper ( 12 Min. Read )

The Opioid Crisis, Made in the USA

Robert Scheer / Truthdig Jan 11, 2019 "American Overdose" author Chris McGreal explains how Big Pharma and our health care industry conspired to forge a national epidemic. Dig deeper ( 22 Min. Read )

The Best Truthdig Originals of 2018

Staff / Truthdig Dec 25, 2018 This year's top Truthdig Original pieces include stark warnings by several contributors and a peek into the possible future of U.S. banking. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

The Grimoire of Kensington Market

By Lauren B. Davis Dec 7, 2018 "Beneath the fairytale lies a probing exploration of the current opioid crisis," the Toronto Star writes of Lauren B. Davis' new novel, inspired by Hans Christian Andersen's "The Snow Queen." Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Five States Where Voters Can Change the Criminal Justice System

Naomi LaChance / Truthdig Oct 17, 2018 Ballot initiatives seek reforms for laws on policing, prosecution, mass incarceration and other issues. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

America’s Three Addictions

Tom Engelhardt / TomDispatch Jul 9, 2018 The opioid epidemic deserves to get headlines, but the U.S. has two other crises that will cost Americans far more in the long run. Dig deeper ( 9 Min. Read )

Massachusetts Sues Drug Executives Over Opioid Crisis

ALANNA DURKIN RICHER / The Associated Press Jun 12, 2018 The suit, the first to target company executives, alleges that Purdue Pharma misled doctors and patients about risks and "peddled falsehoods" to sell more drugs and boost profits. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Our Criminal Justice System Serves to Protect the Villains

Lee Camp / Truthdig Mar 27, 2018 Actions in the United States that are illegal versus legal are inverted from what they should be in an evolved culture. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

Congress OKs $1.3 Trillion Spending Bill

LISA MASCARO and ALAN FRAM / The Associated Press Mar 22, 2018 The giant funding package is given final passage by the Senate in a post-midnight vote, 65-32. Some senators are less than pleased by the action. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Trump Opioid Plan Includes Death Penalty for Traffickers

DARLENE SUPERVILLE / The Associated Press Mar 19, 2018 The president's plan to combat opioid drug addiction nationwide calls for stiffer penalties for traffickers, including the death penalty where appropriate under current law. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Talks on $1.3 Trillion Spending Bill Hit Critical Stage

ANDREW TAYLOR / The Associated Press Mar 17, 2018 The bipartisan measure is loaded with political victories for both sides, including a budget increase for the Pentagon long sought by Republicans and funding for infrastructure, the opioid crisis and a host of domestic programs backed by Democrats. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )