Preserving the Positive Legacy of an Empire in Decline

Alfred W. McCoy / TomDispatch May 24, 2018 As the American empire unravels with previously unimagined speed, there are many across this country’s political spectrum who will not mourn its passing. Dig deeper ( 11 Min. Read )

An Electoral Strategy for National Renewal

John Rachel / Truthdig Apr 19, 2018 A nationwide campaign is urging candidates to sign a contract containing 11 progressive initiatives, characterized as actions desired by the American people. Dig deeper ( 10 Min. Read )

Trump Exploring Rejoining Pacific Trade Talks, Lawmakers Say

KEN THOMAS and KEVIN FREKING / The Associated Press Apr 12, 2018 Farm-state representatives say the president has asked trade officials to revisit joining negotiations for the Trans-Pacific Partnership, which would open more overseas markets for U.S. farmers. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

The President’s BFFs Are the World’s Greatest Human Rights Abusers

John Feffer / TomDispatch Mar 26, 2018 Trump's across-the-board scorn for human rights is on display as he buddies up with the world’s most notorious autocrats. Dig deeper ( 11 Min. Read )

Six Ways the ‘Resistance’ Gave Trump a Dictator’s Toolkit

Lee Camp / Truthdig Mar 5, 2018 Instead of standing up for the American people, the corporate-owned Democrats have strengthened the president. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

President Offers a Helping Hand to China and Russia

Dilip Hiro / TomDispatch Feb 7, 2018 Many of Donald Trump's actions and tweets prior to the release of his national security strategy provided Beijing and Moscow with opportunities to extend their influence and power. Dig deeper ( 11 Min. Read )

Time for a Fair Trade System After NAFTA Talks Falter

By Kevin Zeese and Margaret Flowers / Popular Resistance Oct 19, 2017 Mexico, Canada and the U.S. should abandon the corporate model of trade that puts profits before protection of people and the planet. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

We Must Ensure There Is No ‘NAFTA 2’

Daniel Cooper Bermudez / Popular Resistance Sep 13, 2017 In renegotiating the treaty with Canada and Mexico, the Trump administration is acting in secret, just as Obama did with the Trans-Pacific Partnership. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

Chomsky: If Trump Falters With Supporters, a ‘Staged or Alleged’ Terrorist Attack Could Follow

By Jan Frel / AlterNet Mar 29, 2017 The linguist and social critic discusses the president's agenda and warns about the scapegoating of vulnerable people. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Why Are My Highly Educated Friends so Ignorant About Trade?

By Isabel Marlens / Local Futures Feb 12, 2017 Many young people understand next to nothing about one of the most important issues the world faces. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

Trump Signs Executive Order Pulling the U.S. Out of the Trans-Pacific Partnership

Staff / Truthdig Jan 25, 2017 When he was a candidate he promised that abandoning the trade deal -- hailed as one of the major achievements of the Obama administration -- would be one of his first actions as president. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Bernie Sanders Answers Sarah Silverman’s Most Pressing Post-Election Question (Video)

Natasha Hakimi Zapata / Truthdig Dec 29, 2016 The comedian sat down with the former Democratic presidential candidate to discuss the state of the union after November's shocking (to many) election results -- after which she muttered, "I wish you were president."The comedian sat down with the former Democratic presidential candidate to discuss the state of the union after November's shocking (to many) election results—after which she muttered, "I wish you were president." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )