Trump’s Love Affair With Violence in the Age of Fascist Nihilism

Henry Giroux / Truthdig Nov 5, 2018 This is a worldview that reinforces a contempt for human rights in the name of financial expediency and the cynical pursuit of political power. Dig deeper ( 9 Min. Read )

The Two Issues That Will Determine This Year’s Midterms

Sonali Kolhatkar / Truthdig Nov 5, 2018 Voters are being bombarded with messages about the success of the tax reform law and the dangers of immigrants ahead of the election. What matters most is rising wealth inequality and deadly racism. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Love vs. Hate: On the Pittsburgh Attack and Other Atrocities

Juan Cole / Informed Comment Nov 4, 2018 The massacre in the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh did not take place in a vacuum—it is part of a wave of hate crimes sweeping our country. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

They Are Coming for the Jews

Jacob Bacharach / Truthdig Nov 2, 2018 The Trump administration is racist and anti-Semitic. Yet even after a synagogue massacre, the political press continues to hedge. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Online Rants by Would-Be Shooters Create Dilemma for Police

LISA MARIE PANE / The Associated Press Oct 31, 2018 Law enforcement frequently keeps tabs on social media to assess potential threats. The task is enormous, and it's an inexact science. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Robert Reich: Trump and His Enablers Have Unleashed This Hate

Robert Reich / Truthdig Oct 31, 2018 Demagogues rarely commit violence directly. Instead they use blame, fear and ridicule to inspire others to act on their behalf. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Pittsburgh Buries Its Dead as Trump Faces Protesters

MARYCLAIRE DALE and ALLEN G. BREED / The Associated Press Oct 30, 2018 "He [Trump] didn't pull the trigger, but his verbiage and actions don't help," says one neighborhood resident. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Thom Hartmann: Trump and Fox News Have Blood on Their Hands

By Thom Hartmann / Independent Media Institute Oct 30, 2018 Don't let the media convince you otherwise. Right-wing hysteria over an immigrant caravan led to the Pittsburgh synagogue massacre. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Trump’s Role in the Tree of Life Massacre

Bill Boyarsky / Truthdig Oct 29, 2018 The president's hateful words must be confronted and fought. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Pittsburgh Jewish Group Upbraids Trump in Powerful Letter

Ilana Novick Oct 29, 2018 He's not welcome in their city until he denounces white supremacy. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Associated Press Blames Shooting Victims, Synagogue’s Open Doors

Naomi LaChance / Truthdig Oct 28, 2018 A tweet by the AP is the latest example in a wave of conspiracy-tinged victim blaming amid tragedy—led by President Trump and conservative pundits. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Police: Synagogue Gunman Said He Wanted All Jews to Die

MARK SCOLFORO, CLAUDIA LAUER and ALLEN G. BREED / The Associated Press Oct 28, 2018 Robert Gregory Bowers, accused of killing 11 in Pittsburgh on Saturday, told officers after his arrest that Jews were committing genocide, according to charging documents. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )