How ‘Suicidal’ Employee Could Steal Plane at Sea-Tac Airport Probed

RACHEL LA CORTE / The Associated Press Aug 11, 2018 The Horizon Air worker, who is believed to have been killed when the craft crashed, was "doing stunts in air" and other dangerous maneuvers. The turboprop went down on a small island in the Puget Sound after being chased by military jets. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Suicide Risk May Rise as Heat Increases

Tim Radford / Climate News Network Aug 1, 2018 High temperatures do more than raise tempers and stoke conflicts. They are also linked to depression, mental instability and a higher suicide risk. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

The ‘Fight’ Phase of the Poor People’s Campaign Has Begun

Michael Nigro / Truthdig Jun 15, 2018 In the United States—the richest country in human history—the 140 million people who live on or below the poverty line are screaming for justice. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Frustrated AMA Adopts Sweeping Proposals to Cut Gun Violence

LINDSEY TANNER / The Associated Press Jun 12, 2018 The American Medical Association says gun violence is as menacing as a lethal infectious disease. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Rose McGowan Says Depression Caused Anthony Bourdain’s Death, Defends Asia Argento

Kasia Anderson / Truthdig Jun 11, 2018 "Anthony would never have wanted Asia to be hurt, I’d like to think he would want us to have the collective conversation that needs to be had about depression," McGowan said in a statement. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Actor Verne Troyer of ‘Mini-Me’ Fame Is Dead at 49

ANDREW DALTON / The Associated Press Apr 21, 2018 No cause of death is given, but representatives for the tiny actor issue a statement that mentions depression and suicide. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Forget Tribalism, Disavow Politics and Stand Up for Inclusive Justice

Teodrose Fikre / The Ghion Journal Mar 30, 2018 When we glom on to political labels and attach ourselves to partisan ideologies, we allow the establishment to shatter us into encampments. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

The Price We Pay for Unnecessary War

Maj. Danny Sjursen / Antiwar.com Mar 24, 2018 Why does the citizenry act shocked when a disgruntled veteran commits a heinous act? Americans have sent millions of troopers to wage pointless wars. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

And Terrorism for All

Maj. Danny Sjursen / Truthdig Feb 28, 2018 Guns and a militarized culture are the real weapons of mass destruction in American society. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

Chelsea Manning Pens Thank-You to Fellow Inmates

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig Feb 14, 2017 "When I was afraid, you taught me how to keep going," the whistleblower wrote. "When I was lost, you showed me the way." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Donald Trump Praises Protesters After First Blaming Media for Inciting Them

Eric Ortiz / Truthdig Nov 12, 2016 The president-elect expressed an appreciation for dissent and called for unity in an early morning Twitter message on Friday. But don't expect the protests to stop or protesters to be silenced. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Military Officials Sentence Chelsea Manning to 14 Days in Solitary Confinement for Suicide Attempt

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig Sep 23, 2016 “I am feeling hurt. I am feeling lonely," said Manning. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )