Chris Hedges and Mr. Fish / TruthdigApr 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 )
Danny Goldberg / TruthdigSep 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 )
Sarah JaffeFeb 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 )
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Marjorie Cohn / TruthdigJan 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 )
Bill Boyarsky / TruthdigOct 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 / TruthdigOct 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 )
Staff / TruthdigOct 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 )
Staff / TruthdigOct 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 )
Alexander Reed Kelly / TruthdigOct 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 / TruthdigOct 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 )
Donald Kaufman / TruthdigApr 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 )
Staff / TruthdigSep 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
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