The Right to Be Who You Are

Emily Wilson / Truthdig Mar 21, 2018 Queer theorist and UC Berkeley professor Judith Butler discusses life for bi, lesbian, gay and trans people, as well as their ongoing struggle for acceptance. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Homeless UC Berkeley Student Takes Care of His Whole Family

Natasha Hakimi Zapata / Truthdig Mar 12, 2018 Ismael Chamu refuses to let an inhumane housing system keep him from his dreams of a better life for his parents and siblings, his future partner and himself. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Public Support for Hot Dog Vendor at UC Berkeley Goes Viral

Donald Kaufman / Truthdig Sep 13, 2017 A GoFundMe campaign raises over $70,000 for an immigrant after a campus policeman takes his money. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

UC Berkeley Protests Spark Debate Over First Amendment

Emma Niles / Truthdig Feb 4, 2017 The campus was rocked this week by both peaceful and violent protests that ultimately shut down the planned appearance of far-right commentator Milo Yiannopoulos. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Malcolm X Identified ‘Psychological Warfare’ Tactics Used Against African-Americans and Muslims

Eric Ortiz / Truthdig Oct 11, 2016 Muslims were a polarizing subject in the United States long before the 2016 presidential race. In this 1963 interview, the civil rights leader discussed the nature of Islam and power of propaganda. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

What College Graduates Can Expect as They Enter the New World of Work (Video)

Robert Reich / Truthdig May 25, 2016 What do you need to know -- about the new world of work, but also about yourself -- as you graduate and launch yourself into the world of work? Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

UC Berkeley Protesters Fight to Save Funding for Undocumented Students

Staff / Truthdig Apr 23, 2016 A coalition of campus organizations interrupted the school’s “Cal Day” to draw attention to a $5 million fund that is set to expire soon. The money was originally earmarked for immigration attorneys, psychologists and a textbook rental system. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Credit Occupy in Bernie Sanders’ Surge

Bill Boyarsky / Truthdig Feb 4, 2016 What began in 2011 as a movement against income inequality has morphed into burgeoning support for a presidential candidate who is passionate about economic justice. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Reagan and Hoover, Sittin’ in a Tree

Peter Richardson / Truthdig Aug 15, 2012 "Subversives" shows how the two men and their allies sabotaged the careers of law-abiding citizens, defended reckless police violence and exploited an appalling double standard in the political use of FBI intelligence.Author Seth Rosenfeld's "Subversives" tells how the two men and their allies sabotaged the careers of law-abiding citizens, defended reckless police violence and exploited an appalling double standard in the political use of FBI intelligence. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

Weapon of Choice

Staff / Truthdig Dec 1, 2011 Pepper spray is a chemical weapon and its use by police fits the definition of torture. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

The Push to Preserve the Postal Service

Staff / Truthdig Sep 28, 2011 Facing a shortfall of a few billion dollars, the U.S. Postal Service is planning to drop 220,000 full-time jobs and close 3,700 post offices and 300 processing centers by 2015, while scaling back services and cutting retirement benefits. And that's after laying off 110,000 employees since 2007. (more) Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

The President’s Right to Poke Out Eyes

Staff / Truthdig Apr 8, 2008 More shocking details are emerging from the 2003 81-page memo by former Justice Department senior lawyer John Yoo, who determined that the commander in chief can order poking out of eyes, slitting of body parts and throwing acid at prisoners, and none of that would constitute torture because it would not result in "death, organ failure or serious impairment of bodily functions." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )