Echoes of Alt-Right Worldview in Speech

Sonali Kolhatkar / Truthdig Jan 31, 2018 While painting a powerful picture of the U.S. economy, Trump also trotted out his favorite scapegoats, ones he has repeatedly vilified since his rise to political prominence. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

How Social Media Abet the Political Right

Neal Gabler / Moyers & Co. Oct 26, 2017 Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat and many other forms of online interaction have become a mechanism for channeling our discontents. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

Author Mark Bray Responds to Chris Hedges’ Criticism of Antifa (Video)

Staff and Chris Hedges / Truthdig Oct 5, 2017 "Antifa is not a recipe for changing all of society," Bray tells the Truthdig columnist in a recent episode of "On Contact." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Cynthia McKinney Aims to ‘Unrig’ the Political System With New Campaign

Emma Niles / Truthdig Sep 5, 2017 The former Georgia congresswoman is teaming up with Robert Steele, a former CIA staffer, to restore government integrity. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Chris Hedges Responds to Criticism of ‘Antifa’ Column

Staff / Truthdig Sep 1, 2017 The Truthdig columnist sits down with Tyrel Ventura and Tabetha Wallace to discuss violence between the "alt-right" and anti-fascist ("antifa") movements. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

There Is No Valid Counterpart to Right-Wing Violence

Sonali Kolhatkar / Truthdig Aug 31, 2017 Trump and his cohorts fan the flames of division by equating the behavior of the left and the right. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

‘Alt-Right’ Organizers Planned to Obscure Chat Room Racism

By Aaron Sankin and Scott Pham / Reveal Aug 31, 2017 Chat logs and audio recordings show how Unite the Right worked to obscure racist elements of the movement without repudiating them internally. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

The Punch-A-Nazi Kit (Video)

Mark Fiore / Truthdig Aug 31, 2017 The small number of black-clad Antifa protestors are playing right into the hands of the far-right. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

How ‘Antifa’ Mirrors the ‘Alt-Right’

Chris Hedges / Truthdig Aug 27, 2017 The two sides, both intoxicated by violence, are the products of the same alienation and despair. Dig deeper ( 9 Min. Read )

Turmoil Erupts at Berkeley Rally After Civil Start

By Paul Elias / AP Aug 27, 2017 A rally held by right-wing activists in the Bay Area on Sunday was peaceful, if tense, until black-clad protesters showed up. (Updated) Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

‘Alt-Lite’ Holds Controversial ‘Free Speech Rally’ in Boston

Michael Nigro / Truthdig Aug 19, 2017 Truthdig correspondent Michael Nigro is on the ground to document the rally and counterprotest. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

America’s Invisible White Supremacist Ideology Led Us Here

By Ajamu Baraka Aug 18, 2017 U.S. society has been moving rightward for decades—and pulling much of Europe with it. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )