Scenes of Protest and Dedication From the NATO Summit

Staff / Truthdig May 21, 2012 On Sunday, veterans of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars led thousands of people in a march on the NATO summit in Chicago, at the end of which 50 former soldiers renounced the wars by throwing their military service medals toward the building where leaders were gathered. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Youth in Revolt: The Plague of State-Sponsored Violence

By Henry Giroux, Truthout Mar 15, 2012 Young people the world over demonstrating against economic injustice are met with state-sanctioned violence and insults in the mainstream media, rather than informed dialogue, critical engagement and reformed policies. Dig deeper ( 16 Min. Read )

Scott Olsen Speaks, Twice

Staff / Truthdig Nov 29, 2011 Things are looking up for two-tour Iraq War veteran Scott Olsen, who was injured Oct. 25 during a police raid on the Occupy Oakland encampment, where he was taking part in demonstrations against the corporatization of the American political system. (more)Things are looking up for two-tour Iraq War veteran Scott Olsen, who has regained his voice after being wounded at Occupy Oakland on Oct. 25. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Another Vet Struck Down by Police in Oakland

Staff / Truthdig Nov 22, 2011 This disturbing video clip shows Occupy Oakland protester and three-tour Iraq War veteran Kayvan Sabehgi in an altercation with riot police Nov. 2. The Guardian posted the clip late last week and reported that Sabehgi suffered a ruptured spleen as a result of the beat-down captured here, and that Oakland police say they are looking into the incident. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

A Message From Scott Olsen

Staff / Truthdig Nov 14, 2011 The young Iraq War veteran who was hospitalized after Oakland police attacked Occupy protesters in the city is still working to get his speech back, but he is able to write and he posted on Google+: "I'm feeling a lot better, with a long road in front of me. … You'll be hearing more from me in the near future and soon enough we'll see you in our streets!"The young Iraq War veteran is still working to get his speech back, but he is able to write and he posted on Google+: "I'm feeling a lot better, with a long road in front of me. … " Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Truthdigger of the Week: Scott Olsen

Staff / Truthdig Nov 4, 2011 This week, Truthdig salutes Iraq War veteran Scott Olsen, who served his country abroad and at home within the Occupy Oakland movement, as our Truthdigger of the Week. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

99 Percenters Shut Down Port of Oakland

Staff / Truthdig Nov 3, 2011 It's one of the nation's busiest ports, but Wednesday night the giant cranes that inspired the imperial war machines of "The Empire Strikes Back" sat idle after thousands of marchers forced a halt to commerce A day earlier we learned that Iraq veteran Scott Olsen lay injured only two blocks from ambulances and rescue personnel (more) Updated. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Oakland Police: ‘We, Too, Are the 99%’

Staff / Truthdig Nov 2, 2011 The Oakland Police Officer's Association announced "we are confused" in an open letter to the city's residents Tuesday The letter blames Mayor Jean Quan for ordering the clearing of the Occupy Oakland encampment that resulted in a young Iraq War veteran's brain injury and national attention. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Occupy Oakland Defies Mayor, Pitches Camp

Staff / Truthdig Oct 28, 2011 Do the mayors of, say, Oakland, Atlanta, New York and Los Angeles have each other on speed dial this week? That's kind of what it looked like, with tensions between those city leaders, aided by creative interpretations of public property regulations, and their respective Occupy movements ratcheting up this week. Updated Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Occupy Oakland Calls for Citywide Strike

Staff / Truthdig Oct 28, 2011 Tuesday night's showdown between Occupy Oakland protesters and police, during which former Marine and two-tour Iraq vet Scott Olsen was critically injured, has spurred movement organizers and local activists to put out a call for a strike across Oakland on Nov. 2. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )