Robert Reich: Trump Is a Clear and Present Danger to Us All

Robert Reich / Truthdig Sep 19, 2019 Pray we make it through the next 14 months. Then, it is our responsibility to do everything in our power to remove this man from office. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Trump Cancels Denmark Visit Because Greenland Isn’t for Sale

DARLENE SUPERVILLE / The Associated Press Aug 20, 2019 The president's abrupt move comes after the Danish prime minister calls his musings on buying the mostly frozen island "an absurd discussion." Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Robert Reich: The American Dream Is Built on a Myth

Robert Reich / Truthdig Aug 7, 2019 We like to believe anyone in the U.S. can make it by pulling themselves up by their bootstraps. It couldn't be further from the truth. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Walloped by Heat Wave, Greenland Sees Massive Ice Melt

DAVID RISING / The Associated Press Aug 1, 2019 More than 10 billion tons (11 billion U.S. tons) of ice was lost to the oceans by surface melt on Wednesday alone. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

3 Disturbing Reasons Trump Could Win Again

Paul Buccheit / Common Dreams May 13, 2019 Liberals want to believe America won't make the same mistake twice. We underestimate our capacity for self-delusion, fear and nationalism. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Social Democracies Top Global Happiness Index Again; U.S. Falls Again

Julia Conley / Common Dreams Mar 21, 2019 The wealthiest country in the world ranks just 37th for social support, 61st for freedom and 42nd in the report's measure of corruption. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Catalonia’s Ex-Leader Freed on Bail

Donald Kaufman / Truthdig Apr 6, 2018 Spain is seeking Carles Puigdemont's extradition from Germany on charges of rebellion and misuse of public funds over his role in the Spanish region’s independence referendum, held in October. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Police, Protesters Clash in Barcelona After Separatist Leader’s Arrest

JOSEPH WILSON and KIRSTEN GRIESHABER / The Associated Press Mar 25, 2018 The fugitive ex-president of the Spanish region of Catalonia is seized by German police on an international warrant as he tries to enter the country from Denmark. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

U.K. and U.S.: Russia Must ‘Come Clean’ on Chemical Weapons

The Associated Press Mar 13, 2018 Britain says President Trump has assured Prime Minister Theresa May that the U.S. is “with the U.K.” and Russia must provide answers about the nerve-agent poisoning of a former spy and his daughter. Dig deeper ( 12 Min. Read )

With Europe’s Help, Iran Is Winning the Economic Battle With Washington

Juan Cole / Informed Comment Feb 26, 2018 Despite significant problems and unequal income distribution, Iran’s economy is seeing bright spots that the Western press rarely admits. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Catalan Ex-President to Risk Arrest, Travel to Denmark

ARITZ PARRA / The Associated Press Jan 19, 2018 “If I have to choose between being an inmate or a president, I’d rather be a president, even from afar,” Carles Puigdemont says. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

At a Time of Deep Divisions, a Danish Ad Reminds Us of the Importance of What We Share (Video)

Staff / Truthdig May 28, 2017 In an episode of "The Trews," host Russell Brand highlights a TV spot that cleverly shows how social categories based on such factors as age or class conceal what we have in common . Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )