Before Occupy, There Was People’s Park

Paul Von Blum / Truthdig Jun 28, 2019 A new book about the 1969 battle in Berkeley is striking in its implications for a military takeover in an ostensibly democratic society. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

Chris Hedges Honored by American Academy of Arts and Letters

Truthdig May 23, 2019 The Truthdig columnist and author has been awarded for his sterling contributions to American literature. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Has Freedom of the Press Become an Illusion?

Robert Scheer / Truthdig May 17, 2019 University of California journalism professor Edward Wasserman argues that the media has abandoned a basic commitment to the First Amendment. Dig deeper ( 27 Min. Read )

California Pursues a Victims-First Approach to Rape-Kit Testing

Aviva Stahl Feb 13, 2019 Two young women from Berkeley watched their assailant walk free in 2008. State Sen. Connie Leyva wants to make sure it never happens again. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Daniel Ellsberg: The Threat of Nuclear Catastrophe Is All Too Real

Paul Jay / The Real News Network Oct 30, 2018 The famous whistleblower discusses his new book, "The Doomsday Machine," and the terrible price we are still paying for the Cold War. Dig deeper ( 9 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 )

Alice Waters: ‘Coming to My Senses: The Making of a Counterculture Cook,’ Part 2 (Audio and Transcript)

Staff / Truthdig Mar 10, 2018 Truthdig Editor in Chief Robert Scheer and Alice Waters continue their conversation about food and the vision behind her legendary restaurant, Chez Panisse. Dig deeper ( 18 Min. Read )

Alice Waters: ‘Coming to My Senses: The Making of a Counterculture Cook’ (Audio and Transcript)

Staff / Truthdig Mar 3, 2018 Truthdig Editor in Chief Robert Scheer talks with the legendary chef and proponent of the slow food movement about her influences and her newest book. Dig deeper ( 17 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 )

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 )

Bay Area Leaders Work to Protect Speech, Prevent Violence

By Paul Elias and Janie Har / AP Aug 24, 2017 The killing in Charlottesville, Va., has spurred leaders in Northern California to get ahead of potential problems at upcoming protests. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

A Plot to Control American Universities?

By Robert Reich / RobertReich.org Feb 5, 2017 Events at UC Berkeley on Wednesday have been a boon to Milo Yiannopoulos of Breitbart News (pictured) and Trump consigliere Steve Bannon. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )