Democrats Have Found Their Own Autocrat

Conor Lynch / Truthdig Feb 19, 2020 His brand of authoritarianism may be more palatable, but Michael Bloomberg is no less contemptuous of democracy than Donald Trump. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

The Cult of Trump

Chris Hedges and Mr. Fish / Truthdig Jun 10, 2019 Only when we understand Donald Trump as a cult leader, rather than a traditional politician, can we build effective resistance to him and his cult followers. Dig deeper ( 10 Min. Read )

French Yellow Vest Anti-Government Protests Turn Violent in Paris

THOMAS ADAMSON / The Associated Press Feb 9, 2019 An injured protester loses four fingers as police swoop in to stop protesters from breaching the French National Assembly's exterior. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

The Fascist Threat Our Political Establishment Won’t Acknowledge

Henry Giroux / CounterPunch Oct 23, 2018 Corporate elites are systematically dismantling American society. Until we recognize this, our resistance to Trump will prove futile. Dig deeper ( 11 Min. Read )

‘Fahrenheit 11/9’ Aims Straight for Trumpism’s Dark, Neoliberal Heart

Ben Norton / Truthdig Oct 6, 2018 Filmmaker-provocateur Michael Moore hasn’t lost his bite, and his latest big-screen outing deserves a close look. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Here’s a Reality-Based Battle Plan for the Midterms and Beyond

Sonali Kolhatkar / Truthdig Oct 4, 2018 The Democrats aren't the resistance. Their midterm wins are only a tool in our resistance kit, and understanding this is imperative to our future. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

A TV Show About Nazis Tackles Tough Questions

Norman Solomon / The Nation Sep 11, 2018 An acclaimed series about the occupation of France is a relentless epic with little use for the familiar images of craven collaborators and selfless resisters. Dig deeper ( 9 Min. Read )

Win or Lose, Supreme Court Confirmation Fight Defines Democrats

LISA MASCARO / The Associated Press Sep 8, 2018 The tumultuous four days of Senate hearings for nominee Brett Kavanaugh—marked by rules challenges and protests—signal a new stage in Democrats' hard-line approach to President Trump. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

The #Resistance Has a New Grift, and Liberals Are the Perfect Mark

Jacob Bacharach / Truthdig Aug 21, 2018 Former FBI agents are vacuuming up donations from concerned Democrats. It’s an alarming development but not without precedent. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

From Sweden to the U.S., Resistance Is in the Air

Amy Goodman and Denis Moynihan Jul 26, 2018 Creative protests and acts of solidarity, in concert with the determination and courage of refugees, are changing politics all over the world. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

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The Resistance Before the #Resistance

Liesl Bradner / Truthdig Jun 29, 2018 Dig deeper

Norman Finkelstein on His Book ‘Gaza: An Inquest Into Its Martyrdom’ (Audio and Transcript)

Staff and Robert Scheer / Truthdig Apr 13, 2018 The author and critic of the "Holocaust industry" believes the younger generation of American Jews is growing estranged from Israel because of its treatment of Palestinians. Dig deeper ( 15 Min. Read )