Trump’s Real Base Is the Ruling Class

Paul Street / Truthdig Mar 3, 2020 He might appeal to the white proletariat and talk tough on trade, but the only constituency to whom this president answers is the 1%. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

What Is Happening to Assange Will Happen to the Rest of Us

Chris Hedges / Truthdig Feb 10, 2020 The global security state, which is not bound by the rule of law, will target all who defy it. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

Trump Widely Rebuked for Pushing ‘Blatant Anti-Semitism’

Andrea Germanos / Common Dreams Dec 9, 2019 While addressing the Israeli-American Council, the president calls members "brutal killers" and claims Jews "don't love Israel enough." Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

U.S. Duty Free Americas Owners Give Millions to Israeli Settlements

URI BLAU and JOSEF FEDERMAN / The Associated Press Jul 1, 2019 Critics charge that activities billed as harmless philanthropy come at the expense of Palestinians and their claim to a state. Dig deeper ( 9 Min. Read )

For American Jews, Trump Is Key Figure in Israeli Election

DAVID CRARY / The Associated Press Apr 6, 2019 Benjamin Netanyahu has aligned closely with the American president, a troubling tactic for much of the U.S. Jewish community. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Netanyahu’s Political Career Is Probably Not Over

Juan Cole / Informed Comment Mar 2, 2019 Despite the announcement that the Israeli prime minister will be indicted on bribery and fraud charges, he may well be reelected. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

What’s Really Driving the Latest Attacks on Rep. Ilhan Omar

Juan Cole / Informed Comment Feb 11, 2019 The congresswoman has been accused of anti-Semitism, but her tweets reveal an inconvenient truth about AIPAC's influence in Washington. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Robert Reich: American Democracy Seems Rigged Because It Is

Robert Reich / Truthdig Jan 7, 2019 Big money has corrupted our politics, forging a vicious cycle that funnels ever more wealth and power to those at the very top. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Can the Los Angeles Times’ Revival Endure?

Bill Boyarsky / Truthdig Nov 21, 2018 Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong has a bold new vision for the newspaper, but the competition is fierce and the media landscape unforgiving. Dig deeper ( 10 Min. Read )

Billionaires, Not Voters, Are Deciding Elections

Sonali Kolhatkar / Truthdig Nov 9, 2018 As voters, we need to become literate in the ways of the moneyed class when it comes to elections. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Trump’s Role in the Tree of Life Massacre

Bill Boyarsky / Truthdig Oct 29, 2018 The president's hateful words must be confronted and fought. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Billionaire Sheldon Adelson Has Trump in His Pocket

Justin Elliott / ProPublica Oct 10, 2018 The casino magnate and Republican donor has become the president's patron in chief, and his influence is only expanding. Dig deeper ( 22 Min. Read )