What We Know (and Don’t Know) About This Year’s Bilderberg Meeting

Roisin Davis / Truthdig Jun 11, 2015 What could possibly be sinister about leaders of the world's most powerful companies and countries meeting in closed sessions on an Austrian mountaintop to discuss global strategy? Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Iceland Jailed Bankers and Rejected Austerity — and It’s Been a Success

Roisin Davis / Truthdig Jun 11, 2015 Iceland’s insistence on following a different drummer after the global economic collapse is evidence that a more ethical approach can work. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Why Ireland’s ‘Yes’ Vote Matters So Much

Roisin Davis / Truthdig May 27, 2015 There is much more to be done before Ireland can make wider claims to equality, but the long-time-coming sexual rights revolution is finally changing the nation’s landscape of Catholic morality. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Saudi Arabia Seeking to Head the U.N. Human Rights Council (Yes, Really)

Roisin Davis / Truthdig May 22, 2015 This surprising news comes just days after the kingdom posted a job advertisement for eight new executioners amid a soaring execution rate. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Five More Years of Tory Government: What Fresh Hell Is This?

Roisin Davis / Truthdig May 9, 2015 Now free to pursue a radical agenda, David Cameron will lead Britain even further down the murky path of austerity, privatization, increased surveillance and jingoism. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Truthdigger of the Week: Khalida Jarrar

Roisin Davis / Truthdig Apr 21, 2015 The lawmaker, feminist and human rights activist was recently seized by Israeli forces for her leading role in Palestine’s accession to the International Criminal Court. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Just How ‘Socially Advanced’ Is the U.S.? You Might Be Surprised

Roisin Davis / Truthdig Apr 10, 2015 The Social Progress Index has published the latest global data on quality of life, and America's "We're No. 1" crowd isn't left with much to shout about. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Driving While Black: Chris Rock Takes a Selfie Each Time Cops Pull Him Over

Roisin Davis / Truthdig Apr 1, 2015 For the last seven weeks, the comedian has been publicly documenting his police stops to highlight racial profiling. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

U.N. Report: Palestinian Death Toll in 2014 Highest Since 1967

Roisin Davis / Truthdig Mar 28, 2015 An annual U.N. report states that last year, more than 2,300 Palestinians were killed and more than 17,000 injured at the hands of Israel. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Uber’s Plan to Win Over Women Backfires

Roisin Davis / Truthdig Mar 27, 2015 The United Nations has withdrawn from a partnership with controversial ridesharing app Uber over fears for women’s safety. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Truthdigger of the Week: Danny Schechter

Roisin Davis / Truthdig Mar 25, 2015 In a lifetime of media activism, the late journalist and human rights activist Danny Schechter was best known for his advocacy of public media and his work to inform the world of life under South Africa's apartheid regime.The late journalist and activist Danny Schechter was known for his advocacy of public media and his work to shine a spotlight on South African apartheid. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

White House Office Celebrates Sunshine Week by Thwarting Freedom of Information Act Requests

Roisin Davis / Truthdig Mar 20, 2015 Civil liberties advocates now have yet another reason to say President Obama has broken his 2008 promise to run the most transparent White House in history. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )