Toronto Attack Illustrates Dangers of Misogyny

TAMMY WEBBER and JENNIFER PELTZ / The Associated Press Apr 25, 2018 The suspect in the incident that resulted in the deaths of 10 people invoked an uprising by "involuntary celibates" and lauded a California killer who seethed at women for rejecting him. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Report of Link Between Nationalists, Shooting Suspect May Be False

The Associated Press Feb 17, 2018 The Associated Press and others in the media quoted a white nationalist leader as saying Nikolas Cruz was a member of his group. That assertion is now in serious doubt. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Slavery Is Mistaught and Misunderstood in U.S. High Schools

Jacob Sugarman / AlterNet Feb 4, 2018 A new report finds both educators and pupils are woefully misinformed. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Denormalizing Hate

Eric Ortiz / Truthdig Jan 15, 2018 America's underlying moral sickness has spread with the immigration debate. Generous, fair and flexible policy is the antidote. Dig deeper ( 11 Min. Read )

Only Nonviolent Resistance Will Destroy Corporate State

Chris Hedges / Truthdig Oct 15, 2017 Standing Rock and 20th century history offer crucial guidance: A movement’s success depends on organization, discipline and not being baited into violence. Dig deeper ( 10 Min. Read )

From Bill Maher to Sigmund Freud: A Very Unfunny Look at the Enduring Politics of Hate

Bill Blum / Truthdig May 8, 2017 Freud’s insights—from his writings and exchanges with Albert Einstein more than eight decades ago—offer a crucial perspective into America’s current political crisis. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

10 Myths About Immigration in the United States

Staff / Truthdig Apr 19, 2017 Here's a list of common misconceptions--plus information to separate fact from fear. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

The Fight Against Islamophobia and Anti-Semitism Won’t Be Won by This White House

Sonali Kolhatkar / Truthdig Feb 24, 2017 The Trump administration has failed to address threats of violence against Jews and Muslims in the U.S.—but Americans committed to justice can do what the president won’t. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Will Jefferson Beauregard Sessions III Make America White Again?

Bill Blum / Truthdig Nov 22, 2016 He and his supporters may have whitewashed his record, but the Alabama senator’s past statements and actions can be described in a single word: racist. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Former Breitbart CEO Steve Bannon Rises to the White House Amid Accusations of Racism

BLANK Nov 15, 2016 Donald Trump has named his campaign CEO as his chief strategist—a move signaling that "white supremacists will be represented at the highest levels," says a spokesman for Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid. Donald Trump has named his campaign CEO as his chief strategist—a move signaling that "white supremacists will be represented at the highest levels," says a spokesman for Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

A Look at the Troubling Worldview of Ted Cruz’s Foreign Policy Adviser

By Sarah Lazare / AlterNet Apr 13, 2016 A close-up on Jim Hanson offers a remarkable window into the mentality of Cruz's national security team. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

Passing the Torch: From Julian Bond to Black Lives Matter

By Amy Goodman and Denis Moynihan Aug 20, 2015 Julian Bond was a lifelong activist, speaking out in recent years for marriage equality, getting arrested in front of the White House while protesting the proposed Keystone XL pipeline, and supporting the Black Lives Matter movement. The civil-rights pioneer died this week at the age of 75. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )