Moore Takes ‘Sicko’ to Sacramento

Staff / Truthdig Jun 9, 2007 Director Michael Moore will use his new documentary "Sicko" as an advocacy tool for healthcare reform on June 12, when he will testify before the California State Legislature in Sacramento about his film -- a scathing critique of the U.S. healthcare system. Moore will also join nurses' and doctors' activist groups, as well as state Sen. Sheila Kuehl, for a rally at the state Capitol. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Bill Maher on LAPD Bullies

Staff / Truthdig May 14, 2007 In light of the LAPD's recent storm trooper-like behavior, Bill Maher reminds police everywhere, "We want to support you -- even to love you -- but you have to remember, it says 'To protect and serve' on the side of the car, not 'What the f--- are you looking at?' " Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

L.A. Police Chief Sides With Marchers

Staff / Truthdig May 7, 2007 As many as 60 LAPD officers have been pulled from the streets, following a violent clash with protesters on May 1. Chief William Bratton has called some of the actions of the officers, who attempted to break up an apparently peaceful and lawful rally by firing 148 rubber bullets, "indefensible." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Thousands Demand New Government in Israel

Staff / Truthdig May 4, 2007 Tens of thousands of Israelis gathered in Tel Aviv on Thursday, calling for a new government. The protest was organized around the handling of the Lebanon war. A recent investigation blamed Prime Minister Ehud Olmert for a "serious failure in exercising judgment, responsibility and prudence." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Thousands Rally Against U.S. in Iraq

Staff / Truthdig Apr 9, 2007 Following religious leader Muqtada al-Sadr's call, thousands of Iraqi Shiites held an anti-U.S. demonstration Monday, marking the fourth anniversary of the American occupation of Baghdad. Updated Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Gimme ‘Big Love’

Staff / Truthdig Aug 21, 2006 A group of Utah teens rallied in Salt Lake City over the weekend in defense of polygamist families. "I didn't come here today to ask for your permission to live my beliefs," a 19-year-old told the AP. "I shouldn't have to." Check out how HBO dramatizes the issue Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Iraqi Shiites Rally: ‘Death to Israel, Death to America’

Staff / Truthdig Aug 4, 2006 Over 100,000 protesters filled the streets of Baghdad to show support for Hezbollah. Attendees burned American and Israeli flags, and pledged their willingness to die for Hezbollah. (WashPo, NYT) Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Over 1 Million Attend Protests

Staff / Truthdig May 1, 2006 The mostly Hispanic immigrants flooded the streets of Los Angeles, Chicago, Houston, Miami and other cities, causing shutdowns at ports, factories and construction sites. The total impact is unknown. Marc Cooper strips away the myths surrounding the immigration debate. Read about how many companies would simply shut down if it weren't for illegal labor. Read "The Case for Globalized Labor," which argues that it is "economically and morally wrong for the world's poor immigrants to be locked out of work in the richest countries." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Hundreds of Thousands Rally for Immigrant Rights

Staff / Truthdig Apr 11, 2006 In dozens of cities across the country, from New York City to San Diego, from Atlanta to Phoenix, protesters took to the streets in support of legislation that would help some 11 million undocumented workers settle permanently in the United States. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

NYPD Engaging in ‘Proactive’ Protester Arrests

Staff / Truthdig Mar 18, 2006 The N.Y. Times examines internal police reports in which NYPD commanders discuss their use of "proactive arrests," covert surveillance and psychological tactics at antiwar rallies in 2002. The country that wages preemptive war now has a city police force making "proactive" arrests. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )