Pope Francis: Don’t Make Money or Career Your Whole Life

FRANCES D’EMILIO / The Associated Press Jan 6, 2018 In his Epiphany remarks, the pontiff advises people to resist “inclinations toward arrogance, the thirst for power and for riches.” Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

The Thomas Fire and the Tax Bill

Nomi Prins / Truthdig Dec 22, 2017 While the GOP and Wall Street celebrate, communities like Ojai, Calif., navigate disaster relief with little sympathy from the government and corporate America. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

Republicans Celebrate Ahead of Vote on Tax Bill

MARCY GORDON / The Associated Press Dec 19, 2017 House Speaker Paul Ryan dismisses criticism of the widely unpopular package and insists that “results are what’s going to make this popular.” Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

A Deep Vein of Poverty Runs Through the U.S.

Staff / Truthdig Dec 16, 2017 Philip Alston, the U.N. special rapporteur on extreme poverty and human rights, shares dark conclusions from a fact-finding tour of some of the poorest parts of America. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

World’s Richest 1 Percent Own Over Half of Global Wealth

Julia Conley / Common Dreams Nov 14, 2017 A new report details the massive wealth gap, adding that "unlucky millennials" are one of the hardest-hit groups. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Arrest Warrants, Probes as World Responds to ‘Paradise Papers’

Sasha Chavkin / Reveal Nov 11, 2017 Governments are launching investigations and audits stemming from the disclosure of the financial documents. An Argentine prosecutor is calling for the arrest of four university officials. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

U.S. Middle Class Gets Richer, but Wealthy Do Even Better

By Christopher Rugaber / AP Sep 27, 2017 In the period 2013-2016, the wealthiest households pulled even further ahead, worsening the nation’s massive disparities in wealth and income. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

The Growing Danger of Dynastic Wealth

Robert Reich / RobertReich.Org Sep 17, 2017 It's so easy for the wealthy to pass their fortunes to their children, tax-free, and Republicans are about to make it even easier. Dig deeper ( 3 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 )

Poor and Rich

Jeff Danziger / Truthdig May 17, 2017 Dig deeper

Noam Chomsky Looks at How the System Is Rigged to Ensure That Corporations Always Win

By Noam Chomsky / Moyers and Company May 17, 2017 The philosopher's new book, "Requiem for the American Dream: The Ten Principles of Concentration of Wealth and Power," is a primer in his analysis of the faults of the American political and economic system. Dig deeper ( 12 Min. Read )

Honest Don

Jeff Danziger / Truthdig Apr 29, 2017 Dig deeper