Forty Years Ago, the CIA Had Its Eye on Jamaica—and Bob Marley Got Shot

Staff / Truthdig Dec 3, 2016 The groundbreaking musician sang about revolution against an unfair global system and nearly paid with his life in 1976. In the U.S., the rise of Bernie Sanders gives reason to believe Americans are becoming aware of the changes that Marley envisioned. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

Fidel Castro Is Dead at 90 (Video)

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig Nov 26, 2016 "Condemn me. It does not matter. History will absolve me," said the lawyer turned revolutionary leader before wrenching Cuba from the grip of the U.S.-backed authoritarian Fulgencio Batista in 1959. Dig deeper ( 17 Min. Read )

Politics at Emmys: Jeb Bush Joins Uber, ‘Transparent’s’ Jill Soloway Calls TV Show a ‘Revolution’

Kasia Anderson / Truthdig Sep 19, 2016 Here's one surprising, trending catchphrase from Sunday night's event at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles: "Topple the patriarchy!" Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Kor Element, Creator of Jill Stein’s Rap Anthem: We Need to Wake Up to the Possibility of Peace

BLANK Sep 14, 2016 In an exclusive interview with Truthdig, the poet, rapper and musician talks about “Christ consciousness,” his faith in the Green Party presidential nominee and the “political revolution” underway in the United States. Dig deeper ( 10 Min. Read )

A Progressive Political Revolution of Historic Importance

By Narda Zacchino Aug 27, 2016 By rejecting the "race to the bottom" right-wing philosophy that catapulted conservative politics in recent years, California has become a laboratory of innovation Award-winning journalist Narda Zacchino examines this transformation in her new book By rejecting the "race to the bottom" right-wing philosophy that catapulted conservative politics in recent years, California has become a laboratory of innovation. Dig deeper ( 45 Min. Read )

Why Hillary Clinton Will Need Bernie Sanders’ ‘Political Revolution’ to Get Anything Done

By Robert Reich / RobertReich.org Aug 16, 2016 It looks increasingly likely that the Democratic nominee, a self-described “progressive who likes to get things done,” will have her chance starting next January. But how much that is progressive will she actually be able to accomplish? Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

A Working-Class Fisherman Travels to Philly, Rooting For Bernie (Video)

BLANK Jul 29, 2016 Inspired by the Sanders political revolution, John Ainsworth left his home in Rhode Island to protest at the Democratic National Convention. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

The 1 Percent’s Useful Idiots

Chris Hedges / Truthdig Jul 27, 2016 Bernie Sanders, by capitulating to the corporate machine, sold us out. By calling on us to accept “reality,” he mocked the reality his followers made possible. We will have to carry out the political revolution on our own. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

Bernie Sanders’ Endgame Is an Opportunity for the Radical Left

Staff / Truthdig Jul 20, 2016 The fundamental premise of Sanders’ campaign—that his “political revolution” can be accomplished within the confines of capitalism—is incorrect. That will soon be clear. Dig deeper ( 10 Min. Read )

Berned Out? Don’t Mourn—Organize

Sonali Kolhatkar / Truthdig Jul 14, 2016 Fighting to uphold our values is a lifetime commitment and requires year-round work. If we want Bernie Sanders' stated goals to be realized, we have to work hard to manifest them. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Listen: Bernie Sanders’ Post-Endorsement Conference Call With 1,900 Delegates

Staff / Truthdig Jul 14, 2016 When asked if he intends "to remain as a figurehead leader for the progressive movement of the future, continuing to work to advocate and engage," Sanders replied, "Absolutely, I will." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Jill Stein Slams Bernie Sanders for Endorsing Clinton and Invites His Followers to Join Her (Video)

Staff / Truthdig Jul 13, 2016 After Sanders endorsed Hillary Clinton for president on Tuesday, the Green Party's Dr. Jill Stein called for "broken Berning hearts" to join her in continuing the political revolution that Sanders helped to spark. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )