Thousands March in New York Gun Protest

The Associated Press Jun 3, 2018 The march is one of several taking place around the country to protest gun violence and urge lawmakers to pass gun restrictions. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

The Best Truthdiggers of 2016: Risk-Takers Are Honored for Challenging the Status Quo

Staff / Truthdig Dec 31, 2016 From politicians who went against the grain to activists who risked their lives for a cause, our most popular Truthdiggers serve as a reminder to stand up for justice in the face of adversity. (Pictured here, David Archambault II, tribal chairman of the Standing Rock Indian Reservation in North Dakota and a leader in the Dakota Access pipeline fight.) Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Naomi Klein, Oliver Stone, Noam Chomsky, Others Condemn ‘Coup’ in Brazil

By Nika Knight / Common Dreams Aug 29, 2016 "Brazil has only emerged from dictatorship some 30 years ago and these events could set back the country's progress towards social and economic inclusion by decades." (Pictured, Klein and Stone.)"Brazil has only emerged from dictatorship some 30 years ago and these events could set back the country's progress towards social and economic inclusion by decades." (Pictured, Klein and Stone.) Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

‘Hillary’ in ‘SNL’ Skit Tries to Hide Being a Sore Loser, Tells Young N.Y. Voters to Stay Home

Natasha Hakimi Zapata / Truthdig Apr 11, 2016 Kate McKinnon plays an anxious and desperately ingratiating Hillary Clinton on "Saturday Night Live" in the lead-up to next week's crucial New York primary. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Truthdigger of the Week: Susan Sarandon, Defender of Those Who’ll Vote for Bernie Sanders Only

BLANK Apr 3, 2016 In an interview with Chris Hayes, the Academy Award-winning actress denounced the premise that Hillary Clinton would represent people over her big-money backers as "naive and egotistical." Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Sarandon vs. the Vatican

Kasia Anderson / Truthdig Oct 18, 2011 Susan Sarandon is known for rousing the rabble, both onscreen and off, and she has infused her public persona with her politics in a way that has made her a celebrity spokeswoman for a certain brand of lefty sensibility and a lightning rod for the right She does give the impression (more) . Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Celeb-Fest 2009 Continues in Washington

Staff / Truthdig Jan 20, 2009 If Sunday's concert extravaganza, featuring such boldfaced musical acts as U2 (channeling U2 from 25 years ago), Stevie Wonder and Mary J. Blige, didn't provide enough glitz for one inaugural bash, several dozen of their celebrity peers are following the spotlight to Washington, D.C., to join in the festivities. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Tim Robbins: Troubs at the Polls

Staff / Truthdig Nov 5, 2008 Of all the people to show up on Tuesday at his usual polling location only to find that his name wasn't on the register, it had to be actor/director/Hollywood Liberal™ Tim Robbins. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )