There Is No Donald J. Trump Without William F. Buckley

Robert Scheer / Truthdig Nov 1, 2019 An in-depth look at a debate between James Baldwin and the conservative thinker reveals pressing truths about racism in modern America. Dig deeper ( 33 Min. Read )

Island Leader’s Plea From the Deep: Save the Oceans

DAVID KEYTON / The Associated Press Apr 14, 2019 In the first live underwater speech from a submersible, the Seychelles president calls for protecting the "beating blue heart of our planet." Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Mississippi Players Kneel in Response to Confederacy Rally

R.J. MORGAN / The Associated Press Feb 24, 2019 "This was all about the hate groups that came to our community to try spread racism and bigotry," Ole Miss basketball coach Kermit Davis says. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Social Media Misinformation Campaigns Are ‘Big Business’ Worldwide, Study Finds

Jake Johnson / Common Dreams Jul 20, 2018 In 30 of 48 examined countries, Oxford researchers discover evidence of political parties using "computational propaganda" during elections or referendums. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Chris Hedges at Oxford University: Is Edward Snowden a Hero?

Staff / Truthdig Mar 22, 2014 With an impassioned defense of a patriotism that stands against the abuse of state power, the Truthdig columnist and other speakers convinced an Oxford University audience that the answer is yes.With an impassioned defense of a patriotism that stands against the abuse of state power, the Truthdig columnist and other speakers convinced an Oxford University audience the answer is yes. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Suffering? Well, You Deserve It

Chris Hedges / Truthdig Mar 3, 2014 An Oxford scholar warns that our outmoded economic model is a "warrant for inflicting pain" first on the poor and minorities and eventually on most of society . Dig deeper ( 10 Min. Read )

Edward Snowden’s Moral Courage

Chris Hedges / Truthdig Feb 24, 2014 In a speech at Oxford University, the Truthdig columnist frames his team's argument in a debate on how we should view Snowden (left), the systems analyst who exposed the massive surveillance of Americans.In a speech at Oxford University, the Truthdig columnist frames his team's argument in a debate on how we should view Snowden (above), the systems analyst who exposed the massive surveillance of Americans. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Our Sinister Dual State

Chris Hedges / Truthdig Feb 17, 2014 Edward Snowden's leaks expose a duality in which a government that carries out crimes under our Constitution lies beyond the reach of the law and citizens are rendered legally helpless We must use his disclosures to purge from power those who have eviscerated our civil liberties . Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Diseases Spread as Arctic Ice Melts

By Kieran Cooke, Climate News Network Jun 8, 2013 As the climate warms in Arctic regions, more diseases from Europe and elsewhere are spreading there, threatening both animal and human populations. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Cool Heads Needed by Geo-Engineers

By Kieran Cooke, Climate News Network Mar 12, 2013 Even if humanity can solve the technical riddles involved in trying to geo-engineer the planet away from dangerous climate change, many legal and ethical questions will still need answers. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Researchers Swipe Personal Data With ‘Brain Spyware’

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig Sep 4, 2012 Researchers were able to glean sensitive personal information such as PIN numbers and credit card data from the brainwaves of people wearing headsets that allow users to control computer applications with their minds. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Aspirin: Cancer-Fighting Wonder Drug?

Staff / Truthdig Dec 8, 2010 Aspirin has been touted as a potential heart helper, and Tuesday, the British medical journal The Lancet released some evidence that the humble analgesic might also reduce the risk of dying from various forms of cancer, and by an impressive percentage in some cases. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )