David McReynolds, Pacifist and Socialist, 1929-2018

Scott Tucker / Truthdig Aug 29, 2018 Charming, ornery, all too human: the radical legacy of a democratic socialist. Dig deeper ( 19 Min. Read )

Spain’s New Leader Takes Aim at Corruption, Austerity

ARITZ PARRA and BARRY HATTON / The Associated Press Jun 1, 2018 Prime Minister-elect Pedro Sanchez vows to root out the corruption that helped bring down his county's outgoing conservative government. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Hungarian Leader’s Re-Election Heightens Migrants’ Fears

PABLO GORONDI / The Associated Press Apr 8, 2018 Critics of Prime Minister Viktor Orban worry he will use his third consecutive term and the Fidesz party's legislative control to intensify his attacks on migration and consolidate his power. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Richard D. Wolff on What Is Required: Reform or Revolution (Video)

Staff / Truthdig Dec 13, 2017 The marxist economist gets to the root of a question about how to address the issues facing Western society today. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

France’s Socialists to Be Tested After Two Years of Francois Hollande

Staff / Truthdig Jan 22, 2014 In an extensive piece in Le Monde, Serge Halimi's analysis of France's current political turmoil gives clarity to the history about how and why the French economy has taken a sharp turn for the worse. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Papandreou Prepares His Exit

Staff / Truthdig Nov 7, 2011 After his ill-conceived eleventh-hour referendum idea fell through last week, the thread from which Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou was dangling effectively snapped By Sunday, it was apparent that Papandreou was ready to accept defeat (more). Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

In Greece, ‘Fiscal Suicide’ Was Not an Option

Staff / Truthdig Jun 29, 2011 Despite thousands of protesters' fierce opposition to the PM's austerity plan and with calls of "traitor" ringing in their ears, members of the Greek Parliament voted Wednesday in favor of economic solvency rather than popular opinion. (more) Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )