Joe Biden and Pete Buttigieg Are Not to Be Trusted

Norman Solomon / Truthdig Jan 2, 2020 Despite the decades that separate them, both moderates have shown a similar alacrity for evading difficult questions with foggy rhetoric. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Robert Reich: Corporate Social Responsibility Is a Scam

Robert Reich / Truthdig Jan 1, 2020 If companies like General Motors and AT&T cared about the public, they would empower workers and back laws that raise their own taxes. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

It’s Prime Time to Boycott Amazon

Valerie Vande Panne / Independent Media Institute Jul 15, 2019 The multinational exploits its labor force while providing crucial infrastructure for ICE. A new campaign aims to hold it accountable. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

The Grimoire of Kensington Market

By Lauren B. Davis Dec 7, 2018 "Beneath the fairytale lies a probing exploration of the current opioid crisis," the Toronto Star writes of Lauren B. Davis' new novel, inspired by Hans Christian Andersen's "The Snow Queen." Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Inside Amazon’s Abusive Labor Practices

Marshall Auerback / AlterNet Jan 26, 2018 The company routinely pays wages barely above the poverty line, while using intrusive surveillance systems to monitor the workforce and measure if targets were met. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

Hawaiian Seafood Is Caught by Undocumented Workers Confined to Ships Like Slaves

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig Sep 8, 2016 An investigation found that hundreds are employed catching fish off the coasts of Hawaii and California on boats they can’t leave. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Open Letter Urges New York Times to Help Reverse ‘Culture of Silence’ on Child Sexual Abuse

Staff / Truthdig Aug 14, 2016 More than three dozen survivors of abuse and their advocates want the Times to provide better coverage of the crimes—and address a potential conflict of interest. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

VIDEO: Chris Hedges Explores Veganism as a Moral Choice With Activist Gary Francione

Staff / Truthdig Jan 20, 2016 Does being vegan brand you as elitist? "Days of Revolt" host Chris Hedges and longtime animal rights activist Gary Francione discuss that question, as well as the impact of the animal agriculture industry on the ecosystem, animal suffering versus human suffering and how Whole Foods CEO John Mackey can be both vegan and anti-union. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

2015 in Review: The Best Ear to the Ground Posts of the Year

Staff / Truthdig Dec 31, 2015 As the countdown to the new year begins, we take a look at 2015's most popular stories. As the countdown to the new year begins, we take a look at 2015's most popular stories. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Whole Foods to Pay New York City $500,000 to Settle Allegations of Overcharging

Staff / Truthdig Dec 29, 2015 The Whole Foods grocery chain said Monday it will pay New York City $500,000 to settle allegations that it overcharged customers for prepackaged food by mislabeling weights. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

PETA Sues Whole Foods Over ‘Humane Meat’ Labeling

Staff / Truthdig Sep 23, 2015 In a new lawsuit, the animal rights organization claims that Whole Foods is peddling "misleading" information on the treatment of animals whose meat it sells. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

How Whole Foods Exploits Prison Labor

Roisin Davis / Truthdig Jul 19, 2015 It has been revealed that in addition to allegedly overcharging and mislabeling its products, the company is using prison labor at a base pay of just 60 cents per day. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )