Shaun King Calls for Nationwide Economic Boycott to Protest Racial Inequality
Sep 24, 2016 The prominent activist and journalist cites the Montgomery bus boycott as an example the nation needs to follow.
Robert Scheer: My Mother, ‘the Illegal Alien’?
May 8, 2016 In honor of Mother's Day, we've republished Robert Scheer's account of his mother's struggles as an immigrant living in fear of deportation.
Revolution Is in the Air
Apr 17, 2016 The arrests of hundreds—including me—in or near the Capitol have been going on every day for a week. They presage a growing, nationwide uprising against the corporate state.
U.S. Union Support for Palestinian Rights Could Be a Game Changer
Nov 5, 2015 Connecticut’s AFL-CIO has endorsed a resolution to support a campaign of boycott, divestment and sanctions against Israel -- a move designed to put pressure on the national leadership of the union coalition to follow suit.
Why I Support the BDS Movement Against Israel
Jul 27, 2015 To bring justice to Palestine, there are no mechanisms left except BDS — boycott, divestment and sanctions against Israel.
Neil Young Donates $100,000 in Support of Vermont’s GMO Disclosure Law
Jul 21, 2015 "I'm just a rock ’n' roller who believes people should know what they're eating," the legendary singer said of his pledge.
Robert Fisk: Taking Away the Right to Protest Empowers Terrorism
May 30, 2015 Depriving people of the right to express moral outrage through boycotts -- as Canada’s Harper government intends to do with critics of Israel -- increases the probability that some will resort to violence as a means of political expression, writes Robert Fisk at The Independent.
Edward Snowden’s Lawyer Takes on John Kerry
May 30, 2014 This week on Truthdig Radio in association with KPFK: Jesselyn Radack says the secretary of state needs to bone up on his law. Also: Congressional candidate Ted Lieu takes on Citizens United, Bill Boyarsky on California's political gold rush, and an L.A. man trashes political art.
Rwanda Tells France to Face ‘Difficult Truth’ of Genocide Role
Apr 7, 2014 Rwanda on Sunday told France to face up to the "difficult truth" of its role in the 1994 genocide, amid a major diplomatic spat on the eve of commemorations marking the 20th anniversary of the killings.
Israel’s War on American Universities
Mar 17, 2014 Israel and its supporters are overseeing a nationwide crusade to silence and ban student groups challenging that nation's official narrative about the Palestinians.
