How to Prevent Police From Stripping Citizens’ Rights (Video)

Staff and Chris Hedges / Truthdig Oct 18, 2017 Truthdig columnist Chris Hedges sits down with sociologist Alex Vitale, author of "The End of Policing," to discuss the nature of law enforcement in the U.S. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Why Eminem’s ‘Trump Stomp’ Deserves Critical Examination

By Colin Jenkins Oct 12, 2017 Despite the traction it is getting online (over 22 million views and counting on YouTube alone), what the rapper did was nothing new. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Inside the Catalonian Marches for Independence

Donald Kaufman / Truthdig Oct 5, 2017 The issue for many Catalans is no longer just about economics. It's about a perceived bias and freedom of expression. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Policing the Black Man

Paul Von Blum / Truthdig Sep 29, 2017 Essays in a new book edited by Angela Davis show how black males remain the chief victims of law enforcement. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

In America, Justice for Victims of Police Brutality Remains Elusive

Sonali Kolhatkar / Truthdig Sep 22, 2017 With every life taken, law enforcement is exposed for being the source of violence rather than its remedy. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

St. Louis Police Criticized for Reaction to Protesters

Emma Niles / Truthdig Sep 19, 2017 Officers are accused of mocking and using unnecessary force against demonstrators. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Former Police Officer Acquitted in the Death of Anthony Lamar Smith

By Jim Salter / AP Sep 15, 2017 Protesters march in the streets of downtown St. Louis after the verdict. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

DOJ Won’t Prosecute Police Officers in Freddie Gray Case

Emily Wells / Truthdig Sep 13, 2017 The Justice Department finds "insufficient evidence to support federal criminal civil rights charges." Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Seahawks’ Michael Bennett Shares His Terrifying Police Encounter

Emma Niles / Truthdig Sep 6, 2017 The defensive end describes a recent interaction with Las Vegas police officers that he says violated his constitutional rights. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Sessions Misrepresents Expansion of Military Equipment for Police

Isaac Arnsdorf Sep 3, 2017 The attorney general mischaracterized Obama-era rules while citing a study that actually says new computers reduce crime more than heavy weapons do. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Whiting Out Black Lives Matter

Melina Abdullah / Truthdig Aug 9, 2017 Mainstream media ignores BLM as Trump uses weapons of mass distraction. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

Trump’s Call for Police Brutality Is No Joke

By Amy Goodman and Denis Moynihan Aug 3, 2017 The president addressed an audience of police officers on Friday and sent a shocking message to the nation. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )