one percent

Wealth Gap

Peter Kuper Jun 13, 2024 Dig deeper

Populism Is Not the Answer to Neoliberal Fascism

Henry Giroux / Truthdig Sep 16, 2019 Right-wing populism destroys everything that makes a genuine democratic politics possible. Dig deeper ( 12 Min. Read )

Warren and Sanders Understand the Power of ‘The Bad Guy’

Adam H. Johnson / Truthdig May 21, 2019 Misery needs a responsible party. In the absence of Democrats providing one, racist demagogues like Trump will make one up. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

Thanksgiving Tax Cuts for the 1 Percent

R.J. Matson / Cagle Cartoons Nov 22, 2017 Dig deeper

Manafort’s Dirty Deeds Are Business as Usual, but Shouldn’t Be

Sonali Kolhatkar / Truthdig Nov 2, 2017 Americans should be enraged by the actions revealed in the former campaign official's indictment, which offers examples of the anti-democratic practices of wealthy elites. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Chris Hedges, George Lakey on Nonviolent Resistance to the Corporate State

Staff and Chris Hedges / Truthdig Oct 12, 2017 Truthdig columnist Hedges and author-activist Lakey discuss the practical implementations, particularly when dealing with fascists and the economic elites. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Demanding Climate Justice in Hurricanes’ Wake

Sonali Kolhatkar / Truthdig Sep 14, 2017 The very idea is anathema to the wealthy elites who prop up the United States' oil-drenched economy. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Mnuchin Backpedals on Tax Loophole That Helps Billionaires

Emily Wells / Truthdig Aug 22, 2017 Here we have another object lesson about the folly of believing promises made by campaigning politicians. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Money to Burn

Mr. Fish / Truthdig Apr 18, 2017 Dig deeper

How the Twinkie Provides a Blueprint for Amassing Wealth

Staff / Truthdig Dec 11, 2016 Highlighting a deal involving Hostess, the company known for its sweet baked treats, an investigation by The New York Times shows how private-equity executives expanded their fortunes. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

The Mafia State

Chris Hedges / Truthdig Dec 5, 2016 The greed of the 1 percent and their dismantling of good governance have given rise to a criminal economy and criminal state embodied in the presidency of Donald J. Trump. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

Celebrating the 1 Percent: Is Inequality Really Good for the Economy?

By Michael Hudson Sep 30, 2016 In his new book, "The Great Escape: Health, Wealth, and the Origins of Inequality," Scottish economist Angus Deaton practices public relations for the rich. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )