Starbucks Drama Proves (Again) the Reactionaries Will Be Televised

Teodrose Fikre / Truthdig Apr 21, 2018 Injustice hunting has become the new favorite pastime of Americans instead of addressing the problems at their roots. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Who Gives a Damn About the First Black Woman President?

Teodrose Fikre / The Ghion Journal Apr 16, 2018 We have become a Potemkin society where tokens are put on the stage to represent equality while the vast majority of Americans are economically enslaved. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

The Ghost of Hubert Humphrey

Norman Solomon / Truthdig Dec 4, 2017 Promoting social programs at home while supporting endless war abroad, progressive Democrats of 2017 are following in a liberal icon's footsteps. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

If There Is Joy in Cubville, Let’s Dream Big Today

Eric Ortiz / Truthdig Nov 5, 2016 After 108 years, Chicago’s lovable losers are World Series champions. Maybe, just maybe, anything is possible. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Economic Averages Distort Views on U.S.’ Increasingly Unequal Economy

Staff / Truthdig Jun 9, 2016 The income, employment and real estate values measured in the richest parts of the country are pulling up the numbers that officials and lawmakers use to craft domestic economic policy. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

VIDEO: Chris Hedges Explores Veganism as a Moral Choice With Activist Gary Francione

Staff / Truthdig Jan 20, 2016 Does being vegan brand you as elitist? "Days of Revolt" host Chris Hedges and longtime animal rights activist Gary Francione discuss that question, as well as the impact of the animal agriculture industry on the ecosystem, animal suffering versus human suffering and how Whole Foods CEO John Mackey can be both vegan and anti-union. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Proposed Mars Journey Highlights ‘How Unequal Our Planet Still Is’

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig Feb 22, 2015 "Humanity does not progress by jumping into space and leaving the cares of Earth behind," writes Nigerian author Chibundu Onuzo. "We move forward by creating a more equitable and compassionate planet for now and generations unborn." Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

One in Five Children Impoverished in U.S.

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig Sep 12, 2012 New numbers from the U.S. Census Bureau report a steady decline in median household income for Americans, a yawning inequality gap and more than one in five children under age 18 living in poverty. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )