Media Ignoring Puerto Rico’s ‘Shock Doctrine’ Makeover

Reed Richardson / FAIR Feb 10, 2018 In the wake of Hurricane Maria, Gov. Ricardo Rosselló has wasted no time using his territory’s recovery as an opportunity to push policy proposals that are right out of the “disaster capitalism” playbook. Dig deeper ( 9 Min. Read )

White House: Too Early to Tell if Climate Change Fueled Storms

Emily Wells / Truthdig Sep 11, 2017 After rolling back infrastructure protections, the Trump administration may avoid confronting the role of climate change in recent storms. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Naomi Klein: ‘How to Resist Trump’s Shock Doctrine’

By Common Dreams staff Jun 14, 2017 The author and activist offers five steps on how to recognize—and fight back against—the president's "wildly pro-corporate policies." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Naomi Klein on the Link Between Climate Change and Capitalism

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Nov 19, 2012 In an appearance on "Moyers & Company" over the weekend, Naomi Klein told Bill Moyers that the recent devastation left by Superstorm Sandy could be the catalyst for economic and political change in this country. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Naomi Klein on Climate Change, Union Busting

Staff / Truthdig Mar 12, 2011 This is one instance in which we would hope that Naomi Klein wouldn't get it right, but as the "Shock Doctrine" author explains in this "Democracy Now!" interview, certain current events (ahem, Gov Scott Walker) point to a troubling trend taking hold in the US . Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Naomi Klein: Building an Independent Left

Staff / Truthdig Sep 15, 2010 The "Shock Doctrine" author tells Laura Flanders, "We have to build that independent left. It has to be so strong and so radical and so militant and so powerful that it becomes irresistible." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Klein Disowns ‘Shock’ Film

Staff / Truthdig Aug 28, 2009 A recent squabble between "The Shock Doctrine" author Naomi Klein and the director who is adapting her book into a documentary film has led Klein to ask that her name be taken off the credits. Conflict reportedly arose over the form of the documentary, and the director's use of narration rather than interviews as the key story-telling device. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Naomi Klein: Palin = ‘Bush in Drag’

Staff / Truthdig Sep 21, 2008 Here's a sound bite for the ages: "The Shock Doctrine" author Naomi Klein was one of the panelists on the Sept. 19 episode of "Real Time With Bill Maher," and when the conversation inevitably turned to Sarah Palin, Klein pronounced the GOP VP nominee to be "basically Bush in drag." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

The Truthdig Interview With Naomi Klein

Kasia Anderson / Truthdig Jun 27, 2008 Critics and challengers of Naomi Klein's work had better take a close look at her latest book, "The Shock Doctrine: The Rise of Disaster Capitalism," before launching their attacks. Dig deeper ( 18 Min. Read )