The Cult of Violence Always Kills the Left

Chris Hedges and Mr. Fish / Truthdig Apr 16, 2018 In an interview, Mark Rudd looks back with regret on his advocacy of violence as a young radical, and he offers up some advice for today’s activists: “The thing about nonviolence is that it works.” Dig deeper ( 12 Min. Read )

Vietnam Myopia, 50 Years Later

Danny Goldberg / Truthdig Sep 26, 2017 “The Vietnam War” series by Ken Burns and Lynn Novick on PBS does not present, as its makers claim, a balanced view of the war. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Hell No

Sarah Jaffe Feb 24, 2017 A posthumously published book by political activist Tom Hayden offers lessons from the Vietnam era for our own time. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Remembering Legendary People’s Lawyer Len Weinglass

Marjorie Cohn / Truthdig Jan 30, 2017 Cartoonist and author Seth Tobocman’s biography documents key cases in the career of the Pentagon Papers defense attorney.Cartoonist and author Seth Tobocman’s biography documents key cases in the career of the Pentagon Papers defense attorney, . Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Tom Hayden Fought for the Rights of All Living Things

Bill Boyarsky / Truthdig Oct 29, 2016 The progressive activist compiled an impressive record in California and local politics—from 18 years in the state Capitol to a variety of community crusades. Even shelter animals benefited from his work. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Tom Hayden: Revolution, Protest and America

Tom Hayden / Truthdig Oct 26, 2016 From the archives: The social and political activist discusses the war in Iraq, U.S.-Cuba relations, and America's war on drugs (translated from a Cuban newspaper). Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

Tom Hayden on the Vietnam War and America’s Collective Memory

Staff / Truthdig Oct 26, 2016 In a speech last year in Washington, D.C., the late activist explained how Americans need to remember the successes and the failures of the peace movement of the 1960s and ’70s in order to achieve political unity. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

How Did Tom Hayden Affect You?

Staff / Truthdig Oct 25, 2016 The politician, peace activist, author and Truthdig contributor died Sunday at the age of 76. Share your thoughts on his legacy in our comments section. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Tom Hayden: How I Became an Activist

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig Oct 24, 2016 Left-wing activist Tom Hayden, who died Sunday at age 76, once recounted his reluctant transformation from journalist to activist after an encounter with Martin Luther King Jr. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Tom Hayden’s New Port Huron Statement

Tom Hayden / Truthdig Oct 24, 2016 From the archives: The veteran social activist wrote a new preface to the manifesto that helped shape a generation's views on racial equality, participatory democracy and the military-industrial complex. Dig deeper ( 45 Min. Read )

Tom Hayden Article Endorsing Hillary Clinton Produces a Flood of Angry Responses

Donald Kaufman / Truthdig Apr 16, 2016 The progressive activist declared himself "a Bernie supporter" in September, but now he's backing the former secretary of state in the California Democratic primary. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

‘Chris Stevens Was a Hero’ to Libya

Staff / Truthdig Sep 14, 2012 This week on Truthdig Radio in association with KPFK: Juan Cole, recently returned from Libya, says "Libyans love the United States and [Ambassador] Chris Stevens was a hero to most of them" Also: Captured by the Taliban; progressives' racial divide, and presidential debates. Dig deeper