TD Column

About That South African ‘White Genocide’

Michael Kwet / Truthdig Jun 11, 2025 The racially charged Trump-Musk power play against South Africa was always about satellites. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Africa

South Africa’s American Refugees

Oliver Layman / Africa Is A Country May 20, 2025 Cape Town’s digital nomads chase cheap luxury and scenic backdrops. But behind the matcha lattes and “social impact days” lies a deeper story of economic power, displacement and global inequality. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

Interview

Tariffs and the Global South

Faisal Ali / Africa Is A Country Apr 11, 2025 Trump’s trade war is framed as a battle with China, but its fallout is exposing just how little power African economies have in a rigged global system. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

Opinion

Who Are the Real Barbarians?

Aviva Chomsky / TomDispatch Apr 11, 2025 At home and abroad, the Trump administration has doubled down on an anachronistic and violent colonial worldview. Dig deeper ( 10 Min. Read )

Opinion

Cyberpunk White Nationalism

Juan Cole / TomDispatch Mar 6, 2025 Donald Trump's entire political apparatus is being replaced by a tech bro oligarchy that centers white Americans. Dig deeper ( 9 Min. Read )

TD Original

A Tale of Two Apartheids

Itumeleng Moabi / Truthdig Mar 5, 2025 A new chapter opens in South Africa’s long history as a leader of the global Palestine solidarity movement. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

Race

The Last Generation of Black Americans Under Jim Crow

Douglas H. White / TomDispatch Feb 26, 2025 For those left who remember the ill-effects of institutional segregation, the culture of racism is still alive and well in today's America. Dig deeper ( 9 Min. Read )

Courts & Law

ICJ Hearing Commences on Israel’s Occupation of Palestinian Territories

Abdul Rahman / Peoples Dispatch Feb 20, 2024 At the beginning of the week-long hearing Palestinians accused Israel of practicing apartheid and racial discrimination and demanded the end of the over five decade old occupation. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

TD Column

Who Has Jurisdiction Over Morality?

Bill Blum / Truthdig Jan 16, 2024 South Africa’s genocide suit against Israel brought high drama — but not Hamas — to The Hague. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

World

South Africa Charges Israel With War Crimes Under Genocide Convention

Lisa Vives / InDepthNews Jan 3, 2024 A hearing at the International Court of Justice into the request is likely in the coming days or weeks. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

TD Original

The Big Tech Behind Israel’s Digital Apartheid

Michael Kwet / Truthdig Oct 26, 2023 As they once did in South Africa, U.S. tech companies maintain a system of surveillance and control in Gaza and the West Bank. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

America and Israel Against the World

Maj. Danny Sjursen / Truthdig Feb 12, 2020 Donald Trump is attempting to buy Palestine’s unconditional surrender like he would a casino. As Americans, we should all be embarrassed. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )