Governments Beware: People Are Rising Up All Over the World

Sonali Kolhatkar / Truthdig Nov 7, 2019 When people have had enough, they meet force with resistance and resilience. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

California Must Take Back Its Power—Literally

Sonali Kolhatkar / Truthdig Oct 30, 2019 The Golden State's red-hot blazes are a direct result of negligence on the part of Pacific Gas and Electric, among other guilty parties. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

The Republican Party Is as Guilty as Trump

Sonali Kolhatkar / Truthdig Oct 23, 2019 Unless conservatives speak out vocally against the president, they are just as complicit in his wrongdoing as he is. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

No, Warren and Sanders Are Not the Same

Sonali Kolhatkar / Truthdig Oct 16, 2019 While it’s huge for the left that two strong progressives are among the Democratic frontrunners, there are major differences between them. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

The War in Afghanistan Turns 18, and No One Notices

Sonali Kolhatkar / Truthdig Oct 10, 2019 Silence among our leaders and a sense of futility among the general public have helped enable the longest official war in U.S. history. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Greta Thunberg Isn’t the Only Voice of Her Generation

Sonali Kolhatkar / Truthdig Sep 26, 2019 The work of saving the planet has fallen to the youngest generation, as the Global Climate Strike made crystal clear. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

It’s Time to Strike for the Climate

Sonali Kolhatkar / Truthdig Sep 19, 2019 Naming hurricanes after their corporate sponsors, so to speak, is another good idea. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

#NeverForget the War in Afghanistan

Sonali Kolhatkar / Truthdig Sep 13, 2019 Donald Trump has killed a deal with the Taliban based on the death of one U.S. soldier. But more will die if troops remain in the longest war. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Understanding Hong Kong’s Mass Movement

Sonali Kolhatkar / Truthdig Sep 5, 2019 The resolve of Hong Kong's protesters against Chinese overreach is impressive. But the American left may have misunderstood the movement. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Let’s Stop Trying to Predict Who Can Beat Trump

Sonali Kolhatkar / Truthdig Aug 21, 2019 Enough with the electability talk—recent history proves its unreliability in predicting the outcomes of elections. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

The Right Gives Corporations the Help It Denies Poor Immigrants of Color

Sonali Kolhatkar / Truthdig Aug 15, 2019 The administration announces rules that would deny green cards to many migrants who use Medicaid, food stamps or other public assistance. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

This Is How We Defend Immigrants From Trump

Sonali Kolhatkar / Truthdig Aug 8, 2019 There are ways to prevent the president, right now, from using the pain of immigrants as a political weapon. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )