philip berrigan

Resistance Is the Supreme Act of Faith

Chris Hedges and Mr. Fish / Truthdig Dec 31, 2018 We can resist the radical evil enveloping our lives and our planet only when we acquire the faith that resistance always weakens the oppressor and empowers the oppressed. Dig deeper ( 10 Min. Read )

The Cult of Violence Always Kills the Left

Chris Hedges and Mr. Fish / Truthdig Apr 16, 2018 In an interview, Mark Rudd looks back with regret on his advocacy of violence as a young radical, and he offers up some advice for today’s activists: “The thing about nonviolence is that it works.” Dig deeper ( 12 Min. Read )

Almighty

By Gabriel Thompson Sep 30, 2016 In 2012, a house painter, a Vietnam vet, and an 82-year-old nun broke into one of the most secure nuclear weapons facilities in the world with two bolt cutters and three hammers. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Daniel Berrigan

Mr. Fish / Truthdig Dec 21, 2012 Dig deeper

America’s Street Priest

Chris Hedges / Truthdig Jun 11, 2012 Daniel Berrigan, undaunted at 92 and full of the fire that makes him one of this nation’s most courageous voices, says there is one place where those who care about justice need to be -- in the streets.Daniel Berrigan, undaunted at 92 and still full of fire, says there is one place where those who care about justice need to be—in the streets. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )