The Martyrdom of Julian Assange

Chris Hedges / Truthdig Apr 11, 2019 His arrest by British police, a flagrant violation of international law, signals the final stage of the destruction of a free press. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

The Damage of Trump’s Judicial Appointments Is Already Done

Julia Conley / Common Dreams Apr 4, 2019 A new report finds the president has effectively remade the courts in his own image, harming immigrants, workers, voters and more. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Ilhan Omar Faces Renewed Smears for Criticism of Israel

Eoin Higgins / Common Dreams Mar 4, 2019 Republicans and Democrats alike have rushed to condemn the freshman congresswoman for questioning lobbyists' influence in Washington. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Scientists Issue Dire Warning About Collapsing Insect Populations

Jon Queally / Common Dreams Feb 11, 2019 A new report reveals the invertebrates could go extinct within a century, threatening ecosystems and the very survival of mankind. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Facebook Quietly Moves to Block Ad Transparency Tools

Jeremy B. Merrill / ProPublica Jan 31, 2019 A report reveals that the social network has inserted code into its website that prevents users from seeing how they are targeted online. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Corporate Democrats Are Already Punching Left Ahead of 2020

Norman Solomon / Truthdig Dec 26, 2018 The vitriolic response to a new report on Beto O'Rourke suggests party apparatchiks will brook no criticism of their preferred candidates. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

The Guardian Must Answer for Its Appalling Coverage of Brazil

Brasil Wire Dec 10, 2018 The British newspaper's reporting in the region has enabled the political rise of neofascist Jair Bolsonaro at every turn. Dig deeper ( 14 Min. Read )

Hillary Clinton’s Migration Remarks Trigger Widespread Outrage

Julia Conley / Common Dreams Nov 23, 2018 In a new interview with The Guardian, the former presidential candidate makes a confounding case for Europe to curb immigration. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Evidence Shows U.S. Navy Ignored Sinking Ship of Migrants

Andrea Germanos / Common Dreams Nov 9, 2018 A prosecutor in Sicily alleges that the delayed response ultimately led to the death of 76 people, including a baby. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Trump Praises Montana Congressman Who Body-Slammed Reporter

ZEKE MILLER and ASHLEY THOMAS / The Associated Press Oct 19, 2018 The president calls Rep. Greg Gianforte a "great guy, tough cookie," earning cheers and laughter from Missoula rallygoers. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Brazilian Critics Blame Government Austerity for National Museum Fire

Jon Queally / Common Dreams Sep 3, 2018 For years, officials ignored calls to upgrade the facility. One O Globo columnist calls the tragedy "a sort of national suicide." Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

I Know Which Country the U.S. Will Invade Next

Lee Camp / Truthdig May 2, 2018 Hint: It's all about the banking. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )