Is the U.S. Really Getting Out of Afghanistan?

Staff / Truthdig Mar 6, 2020 President Trump may have surrendered to the Taliban, but as Truthdig columnist Danny Sjursen notes, that may not amount to the end of the conflict. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Chris Hedges: Assange’s Trial Echoes Stalinist Tactics

Truthdig Mar 2, 2020 In a new episode of "On Contact," the Truthdig columnist argues that Britain and the U.S. are "mocking the very concept of the rule of law." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Cornel West: Mike Bloomberg Is a ‘Neoliberal Gangster’

Jaisal Noor / The Real News Network Feb 19, 2020 In a new interview, the celebrated activist previews a Sanders presidency and explains how elites underestimate the power of the people. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

John Oliver Makes the Definitive Case for Medicare-for-All

Truthdig Feb 17, 2020 In a new episode of "Last Week Tonight," the HBO host explains how the elimination of private insurance could benefit millions of Americans. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Is Coronavirus the First Climate Plague?

Kim Brown / The Real News Network Feb 17, 2020 Journalists Bryn Nelson and Jane C. Hu explain why rising temperatures will fuel an increase in both deadly outbreaks and xenophobia. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Chris Hedges: Democrats Have No Moral Authority on Impeachment

Truthdig Jan 24, 2020 The Truthdig columnist accuses Donald Trump's opposition of conveniently ignoring crimes committed by the Trump and Obama administrations. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

The Miracle of Kindness, According to Chris Hedges

Truthdig Jan 8, 2020 As the U.S. hurdles toward war with Iran, the Truthdig columnist reminds viewers why it's so important to recognize our shared humanity. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Chris Hedges: Electoralism Won’t Save Us

Truthdig Dec 2, 2019 In a new interview with "The Empire Files," the Truthdig columnist admits, "We're in a very, very serious moment in American history." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Sacha Baron Cohen Delivers Blistering Takedown of Facebook

Truthdig Nov 22, 2019 While accepting a leadership award from the Anti-Defamation League, the comedian sounds off on the deleterious effects of social media. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

John Oliver’s Dire Forecast for Our National Weather Service (Video)

Truthdig Oct 14, 2019 The comedian outlines why Donald Trump's nominee to lead NOAA could be downright dangerous for Americans. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

John Oliver Ends the Filibuster Debate Once and for All

Truthdig Sep 9, 2019 In a new "Last Week Tonight," the HBO funnyman lays out the history of the parliamentary procedure and the reasons it must be scrapped. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

The Defining Scam of the Neoliberal Era

Taya Graham, Stephen Janis and Jaisal Noor / The Real News Network Sep 3, 2019 Taya Graham, Stephen Janis and Jaisal Noor of The Real News Network explain how public-private partnerships have created exclusive playgrounds for the ultrarich. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )