Politics

This Could be the Last Stand for Activists Opposing the Dakota Access Pipeline

Donald Kaufman / Truthdig Feb 21, 2017 The water protectors in North Dakota realize they may lose the #NoDAPL fight. But their resistance to an oil pipeline has sparked a movement that could lead to something invaluable. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

VIDEO: Chris Hedges and Larry Hamm Talk Police Violence and America’s Deep-Rooted Racism

Kasia Anderson / Truthdig Aug 19, 2015 In this latest episode of his TeleSUR show "Days of Revolt," Truthdig columnist, author and activist Chris Hedges takes on the considerable and timely topics of police brutality and entrenched racism in America. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

VIDEO: Chris Hedges, Cornel West on the Demonization of the Black Poor

Staff / Truthdig Aug 11, 2015 In the second part of the two-part premiere episode of his TeleSUR show, “Days of Revolt,” Chris Hedges sits down with political commentator and professor Cornel West to discuss the dismantling of the black prophetic tradition and the dismissal of the plight of the poor by black elites. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

VIDEO: Chris Hedges, Cornel West on Black Prophetic Tradition

Staff / Truthdig Aug 5, 2015 In the premiere episode of his TeleSUR show, "Days of Revolt," Chris Hedges sits down with political commentator and professor Cornel West to discuss the black prophetic tradition, a movement profiled in West's recent book, "Black Prophetic Fire."In the premiere episode of his TeleSUR show, "Days of Revolt," Chris Hedges sits down with political commentator and professor Cornel West to discuss the black prophetic tradition, a movement described in West's recent book, "Black Prophetic Fire." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

VIDEO: Chris Hedges: In Extreme Times, ‘Liberals Are a Dead Force’ (Part 1 of 3)

Staff / Truthdig Jul 10, 2015 On The Real News Network's "Reality Asserts Itself," Truthdig columnist Chris Hedges discusses the significance of Thomas Paine, why we did not carry out an American "Revolution," and three reasons why liberals cannot "propel resistance forward." Dig deeper ( 14 Min. Read )

VIDEO: Chris Hedges on Teaching in Prison and Learning ‘What It Means to Resist’

Staff / Truthdig Jul 8, 2015 In this clip from his June 7 talk in Los Angeles, Truthdig columnist and Pulitzer Prize winner Chris Hedges tells the very personal story of how teaching a class in a maximum security prison gave him deeper insights into what it means to stand up against injustice. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

A Curious Bit of Backstory Behind the NYT’s Review of Chris Hedges’ New Book

Kasia Anderson / Truthdig Jul 6, 2015 Chris Hedges' latest book, "Wages of Rebellion: The Moral Imperative of Revolt" was given top placement in this weekend's New York Times Book Review section, and although a high profile doesn't always guarantee high praise, it turns out there's a story behind this media story. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

AUDIO: Chris Hedges on Rebels, Visionaries and ‘Wages of Rebellion’

Kasia Anderson / Truthdig Jun 24, 2015 What compels a rebel to follow a path that, as history shows, almost always puts that person in mortal danger? Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

VIDEO: Chris Hedges on Tavis Smiley: Change Will Come Through Organizations of Mass Resistance

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig Jun 14, 2015 In a clip from an appearance on Tavis Smiley’s talk show on PBS, Truthdig columnist Chris Hedges holds forth on topics covered in his new book, "Wages of Rebellion," including the news media’s failure to do their job, the public loss of faith in the political process and the revolutionary potential bubbling beneath the surface of American life. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

AUDIO: Chris Hedges and Robert Scheer: Rebellion and the Freedom Act

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig Jun 7, 2015 Update: Transcript added. Truthdig Editor-in-Chief Robert Scheer and columnist Chris Hedges argue over the significance of the USA Freedom Act -- specifically, whether it represents a meaningful challenge to the national security and surveillance state.Truthdig Editor-in-Chief Robert Scheer and columnist Chris Hedges argue over the significance of the USA Freedom Act—specifically, whether it represents a meaningful challenge to the national security and surveillance state. Dig deeper ( 29 Min. Read )

AUDIO: Chris Hedges on the Implosion of Global Capitalism

Kasia Anderson / Truthdig May 27, 2015 In this sweeping survey of an international crisis caused by "global capitalism based on speculation," author, Truthdig columnist and activist Chris Hedges delivers a stark and urgent apprisal of the worldwide catastrophe that's sure to come if the current system isn't confronted and forced to change. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

VIDEO: Chris Hedges: ‘A Look at What It Takes to Rebel’

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig May 20, 2015 At The Sanctuary for Independent Media in Troy, N.Y., Truthdig columnist Chris Hedges spoke about how his new book, "Wages of Rebellion," differs from his previous works. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )