America’s Dangerous Inheritance From World War I

Maj. Danny Sjursen / Truthdig Jan 21, 2020 The U.S. war on the free press, free speech, and dissent more generally, are all rooted in the so-called "Good War." Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

Mexicali’s ‘Water Defenders’ Take the Fight to Big Alcohol

Chris Burnett and Marco Vera Mar 16, 2018 A Mexican "water is life" movement is growing as activists take on Constellation Brands, a U.S.-based multinational corporation. Dig deeper ( 11 Min. Read )

The Ties That Bind Sexual Assault, Gender and Capitalism

Harriet Fraad and Richard D. Wolff / AlterNet Dec 28, 2017 Sexual abuse isn't new, so why is it being called out so loudly now? The relationship among three major forces in modern societies may help explain. Dig deeper ( 13 Min. Read )

Ajamu Baraka: A Renewed Peace Movement Is the Antidote to Misguided Black Politicians

By Glen Ford / Black Agenda Report Apr 22, 2017 The human rights activist and 2016 Green Party vice presidential candidate is leading the Black Alliance for Peace, a project against "war, repression and imperialism." Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

The Plague of the Rule of Uzbekistan’s President for Life

By Juan Cole / Informed Comment Sep 3, 2016 President Islam Karimov wasn’t a partner in counterterrorism; he was a one-man terrorist-creation machine. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Truthdigger of the Week: Feyisa Lilesa, Ethiopian Silver Medalist and Protester

BLANK Aug 28, 2016 The runner risked death or exile when he finished the men's marathon with arms crossed in defiance of Ethiopia’s abuse of his tribe, the Oromo. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Truthdigger of the Week: Azerbaijani Journalist Khadija Ismayilova (Video)

BLANK Jan 5, 2015 Since early December, the dissident journalist and Truthdig Global Voices contributor has sat in jail as Azerbaijan's money-drenched ruling family and its allies have tried to figure out how to silence her for good.Since early December, the Truthdig Global Voices contributor has sat in jail as Azerbaijan's money-drenched ruling family and its allies have tried to figure out how to silence her for good. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Russian Rockers Denounce Putin in Trial’s Closing Statements

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig Aug 8, 2012 "If this political system throws itself against three girls it shows this political system is afraid of truth," a member of the Russian punk band Pussy Riot said as a judge set a verdict date on charges that the musicians engaged in hooliganism against the Russian government. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

American Head-Basher Lands a Job in Bahrain

Staff / Truthdig Dec 3, 2011 The U.S. has long exported money, weapons and propaganda know-how to foreign governments looking to contain their populations. Now the ruling Al-Khalifas of Bahrain have hired former Philadelphia Police Commissioner John Timoney, notorious for employing brutal tactics against American protesters, to assist in a crackdown against pro-democracy activists on their soil. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

The Breakdown of the European Union

Staff / Truthdig Sep 21, 2011 The demise of the European Union has begun with riots; scholars afraid of repression are creating alternate Internets; meanwhile, the Occupy Wall Street protests are starting to get some traction with the mainstream. These discoveries and more after the jump. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

President Obama Calls for ‘End to Repression’ in Cuba

Staff / Truthdig Mar 25, 2010 On Wednesday, President Obama issued a statement criticizing recent human rights violations in Cuba, "including the tragic death of Orlando Zapata Tamayo, the repression visited upon Las Damas de Blanco," among other incidents, which he deemed "deeply disturbing." Over to you, Cuban government. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Eritrean Team Seeks Asylum in Kenya

Staff / Truthdig Dec 18, 2009 You know things are bad when your national soccer team flees the country. That's what happened to Eritrea, whose national team absconded while in Kenya for a regional soccer tournament. The athletes later reappeared in the capital city of Nairobi, seeking asylum. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )