Fear vs. Fear

Chris Hedges / Truthdig and Mr. Fish Aug 12, 2019 Trump seeks to hold on to power by stoking hate, but the tactics of his Democratic foes are as insidious. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

America Must Make Amends for the Horror of Slavery

Amy Goodman and Denis Moynihan Jun 20, 2019 This Juneteenth is marked in Congress with historic hearings to discuss reparations and poverty, and offer a vision for a more just nation. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Whitewashing Dr. King

Paul Von Blum / Truthdig Feb 22, 2019 The repudiation of MLK's image as the "nice civil rights leader," venerated while used to advance American repressive interests, is the most valuable contribution of a new book. Dig deeper ( 7 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 )

Virginians Show Us the Real Face of Poverty

Saurav Sarkar / OtherWords Oct 11, 2018 Over 40 percent of Virginians struggle to get by—a problem made worse by voter suppression and military-first spending priorities. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Hurricane Florence Blows Open Harsh Realities of American Inequality

Amy Goodman and Denis Moynihan Sep 20, 2018 "We have two hurricanes," says the Rev. William Barber about the recent storm. "The hurricane of poverty and lack of health care and lack of living wages that existed prior to the storm, and then we have the storm." Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Poor People’s Campaign Remains Rich in Hope: Profiles of the Optimistic (Photo Essay)

Michael Nigro / Truthdig and Clara Romeo Jun 29, 2018 Despite hailing from historically marginalized and impoverished communities, members of the movement have faith they will prevail against poverty. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Poor People’s Campaign Remains Rich in Hope: Profiles of the Optimistic

Michael Nigro / Truthdig Jun 25, 2018 Dig deeper

D.C. Rally Ends the Initial Phase of Poor People’s Campaign

Michael Nigro / Truthdig Jun 24, 2018 Dig deeper

The Poor People’s Campaign: Big Finish at the Capital (Live Blog)

Kasia Anderson / Truthdig Jun 23, 2018 Saturday's rally at the National Mall in Washington, D.C., marks the close of the first phase of the Poor People's Campaign, but organizers stress that the work has only just begun. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

The Poor People’s Campaign Sixth Week of Action

Michael Nigro / Truthdig Jun 22, 2018 Dig deeper

Poor People’s Campaign Protests the Mistreatment of Immigrants

Emily Wells / Truthdig and Michael Nigro Jun 21, 2018 Truthdig reports on the final week of the Poor People's Campaign, an effort to relaunch Martin Luther King Jr.’s fight against poverty, war and income inequality. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )