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Making a Mess of Climate Week

Christopher Ketcham / Truthdig Oct 13, 2026 Artist-activists and parodic protesters spread chaos across New York City’s premiere annual greenwashing event. Dig deeper ( 10 Min. Read )

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Big Box Medicare for All

Jeb Lund / Truthdig Oct 9, 2026 What the hunt for warehouse club bargains teaches about the economy. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

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The Rich Legacy of Harry Belafonte’s Art and Activism

Ed Rampell / Truthdig Oct 8, 2026 Susanne Rostock’s second film about the singer/actor chronicles his art and activism during the last 12 years of his life. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

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The Megadonor Midterms

Conor Lynch / Truthdig Oct 8, 2026 The superrich are pouring record amounts of money into defeating insurgent Democrats on Nov. 3. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

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Pete Hegseth’s Army of God

Truthdig staff / Truthdig Oct 7, 2026 The Office of Religious Affairs is the defense secretary’s latest effort to turn the Pentagon into an explicitly Christian nationalist institution. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

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Organizing in Dangerous Waters

Mike Elk / Truthdig Oct 6, 2026 A major U.S. shipping company is refusing to bargain with a maritime union representing sailors in a war zone. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

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The Taliban Wants the US Back. What Do Afghans Want?

Saeedullah Safi / Truthdig Oct 5, 2026 As the Taliban seeks recognition and investment from abroad, Afghans are asking who would benefit — and who would be left out. Dig deeper ( 9 Min. Read )

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When Predators Become Prey

Joseph L. Flatley / Truthdig Oct 2, 2026 In the booming economy of online predator catchers, entertainment and punishment have replaced due process. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

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Democrats Abandon Trans Voters at Their Peril

H. Reynolds Martínez / Truthdig Oct 2, 2026 Democrats in tight races have spoken out against trans rights, but adopting Republican talking points may haunt them in November. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

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The Supreme Court’s Latest Decision Could Hand the GOP the Midterms

Bill Blum / Truthdig Oct 1, 2026 The full impact of the ruling will depend on how the administration and its red state allies construe a single word in the decision. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

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How to Plan Your Own Death

Corey Atad / Truthdig Sep 30, 2026 Director Sophie Deraspe wants her new documentary “The Final Act” to change how we think about dying. Dig deeper ( 11 Min. Read )

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How Germany’s Electoral System Enabled the Rise of the Far Right

Chris Lord / Truthdig Sep 28, 2026 For half a decade, the Alternative for Germany party has been recruiting on TikTok with millions of euros in taxpayer funds. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )