Does Capitalism Invariably Breed Fascism?

Greg Wilpert / The Real News Network Feb 6, 2020 Sociologist William I. Robinson explains how a crisis of legitimacy that began in the 1970s has helped give rise to today's far right. Dig deeper ( 17 Min. Read )

Vatican Office Reveals Vast Caseload of Abuse

NICOLE WINFIELD / The Associated Press Dec 20, 2019 The church must now cope with the globalization of the scandal that once seemed largely confined to the English-speaking world. Dig deeper ( 10 Min. Read )

Julian Assange Could Die in Prison, Doctors Warn

The Associated Press Nov 25, 2019 In an open letter, more than 60 physicians express grave concern for the WikiLeaks founder's deteriorating health in British custody. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Will America’s Billionaires Start a Second Civil War?

Thom Hartmann / Independent Media Institute Nov 22, 2019 Oligarchs have aligned with the forces of reaction to preserve their grip on power, endangering the U.S. and democracy the world over. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

Germany, Allies Celebrate 30 Years Since Berlin Wall Fell

FRANK JORDANS / The Associated Press Nov 9, 2019 Chancellor Angela Merkel and other European leaders place flowers on the remains of the wall that divided the German capital for 28 years. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

2 Nobel Literature Prize Winners Expose Europe’s Fault Lines

JILL LAWLESS and DAVID KEYTON / The Associated Press Oct 10, 2019 Poland's Olga Tokarczuk has irked her nation's conservatives and Austria's Peter Handke is criticized for his vigorous defense of the Serbs. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Europe Is Acting Like Climate Change Is No Big Deal—Even as It Melts

Juan Cole / Truthdig Jul 29, 2019 Here are 5 things Europe is doing that are insane in light of what we now know about climate change and how it's impacting the continent. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

American History for Truthdiggers: A Cruel, Costly and Anxious ‘Cold’ War

Maj. Danny Sjursen / Truthdig Mar 23, 2019 In the aftermath of World War II, the U.S. found a new enemy—its recent Soviet ally—and a new kind of conflict was born. Dig deeper ( 58 Min. Read )

Israeli Leaders’ Nazi Remarks Scuttle Summit With Europeans

ARON HELLER / The Associated Press Feb 18, 2019 Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki has rejected claims that Poland collaborated with Adolf Hitler during World War II as "racist." Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Israeli Leader Hopes Summit Brings Arab Ties Out in the Open

ARON HELLER / The Associated Press Feb 13, 2019 At a conference in Poland, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu aims to show off his country's improved relations with some Gulf Arab states. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Romania to Give Holocaust Survivors Top Honors

The Associated Press Jan 27, 2019 The world marks International Holocaust Remembrance Day. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

American History for Truthdiggers: From Isolationism to a 2nd World Conflagration

Maj. Danny Sjursen / Truthdig Jan 12, 2019 Global events and FDR whittled down 1930s opposition to intervention in Europe and steered the nation into World War II. Dig deeper ( 29 Min. Read )