The Unsilenced Voice of a ‘Long-Distance Revolutionary’

Chris Hedges / Truthdig Dec 10, 2012 Mumia Abu-Jamal, America’s most famous political prisoner and one of its few authentic revolutionaries, continues his fight for social justice after three decades in prison.Mumia Abu-Jamal, America’s most famous political prisoner, continues his fight for social justice after three decades in prison. Dig deeper ( 9 Min. Read )

Conservatives ‘Will Never Have’ Smart People on Their Side, Santorum Says

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Sep 17, 2012 Apparently being smart and having conservative values do not go hand in hand. At least, that's what former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum said during a weekend speech at the Values Voter Summit in which he also criticized the media and libertarians. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

‘Daily Show’: Stewart Mocks Democrats for GOP-Like Convention

Staff / Truthdig Sep 7, 2012 Jon Stewart is having difficulty telling the Democratic and Republican nominating conventions apart, thanks to some party role reversals this year. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

A Campaign Without Ideology: Profile of a Unicorn

E.J. Dionne Jr. / Truthdig Jun 4, 2012 What might a reasonable, constructive presidential campaign look like? Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Obama’s Tenuous Lead

E.J. Dionne Jr. / Truthdig Feb 27, 2012 If the election were held right now, President Obama would likely win by about the same margin that propelled him into office in 2008. But how fragile are his current advantages? Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Throngs Rally in Israel to Demand Social Justice

Staff / Truthdig Sep 4, 2011 Israelis turned out in the hundreds of thousands Saturday night to protest high costs of living and demand social justice in the largest such demonstration the country has ever seen. (more) Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Boehner’s Catholic Lessons

E.J. Dionne Jr. / Truthdig May 23, 2011 When the headline is "Catholic Progressives Challenge Conservative Politician on Social Justice," this is something new and complicated. It's far easier to write the 10th story of the week about Newt Gingrich. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Heroes for the Beaten, Foreclosed on, Imprisoned Masses

Chris Hedges / Truthdig Oct 18, 2010 Staughton Lynd and his wife, Alice, also a lawyer, are soldiering on in the economic and social ruins of Youngstown, Ohio, where the only growth industry is locking people away.Staughton and Alice Lynd are soldiering on in the economic and social ruins of Youngstown, Ohio, where the only growth industry is locking people away. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

David Kipen on ‘Freedom’s Orator’

BLANK Jun 25, 2010 Robert Cohen succeeds in drawing Mario Savio back into the historical spotlight, though his biography of the 1960s student firebrand is stingy with details.Robert Cohen draws Mario Savio back into the historical spotlight, but his biography of the 1960s student firebrand is short on details. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Reminder: Live Chat With Robert Scheer at 3 PT

Staff / Truthdig May 27, 2010 Join Robert Scheer at 3 PM Pacific for a live discussion on Rand Paul and social justice Can't make it? Submit a question now and Bob will try to answer during the chat. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Beck’s Jeebus Boo-Boo

Staff / Truthdig Mar 15, 2010 Glenn Beck has managed to piss off religious folk by ordering his listeners to "run as fast as you can" from churches that talk about "social justice and economic justice." That doesn't sit too well with Catholics, people who like to quote that justice-loving hippie Jesus and even Beck's own Mormon church. (Audio after the jump). Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Obama’s Health Care Reset

E.J. Dionne Jr. / Truthdig Sep 10, 2009 By joining specifics, a powerful moral argument and an unapologetic defense of government's role in promoting social justice, the president sought to rescue the health care debate from the mire of a congressional system that has encouraged delay and obstruction. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )