Kasia Anderson
Former Executive EditorDr. Kasia Anderson was Truthdig's executive editor. After graduating from Swarthmore College in 1997 with a degree in English literature and sociology, she worked as a Web journalist in San Francisco until 2000, when...
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The Aesthetics of Panic
Jan 17, 2020
Deval Patrick Had Chris Christie’s Nod … a Year Ago
Nov 15, 2019 The mystery of why a GOP mainstay like Christie would publicly name-check Patrick, a Democratic gov.-turned 2020 candidate, is yet unsolved.
Making Torture American Again, With Help From Hollywood
Sep 23, 2019 Author and researcher Alex Adams says it's "not just thrillers or action movies; torture is everywhere."
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Refuses to Be ‘Gaslit’ by The New York Times
Sep 19, 2019 The congresswoman makes it clear that she doesn't agree with the paper's take on her recent career moves.
Geena Davis Puts a Sexist Hollywood on Notice
Aug 9, 2019 In "This Changes Everything," Davis and peers like Kimberly Peirce, Meryl Streep and Taraji P. Henson zoom in on their industry's gender gap.
Colin Kaepernick’s Movement Has a New Theme Song
Jul 16, 2019 While he says he's not an activist, safety Antone Exum is eager to make his voice heard on his new song "Officer Kaepernick."
Truthdigger Tiffany Cabán Poses the Right Kind of Threat
Jul 2, 2019 Whether or not her opponents—within and outside Democratic ranks—are ready, the contender for Queens D.A. offers needed change.
Stacey Abrams Praises Immigrants, Slams Trump’s Shutdown ‘Stunt’ in SOTU Response
Feb 5, 2019 The Democrats' chosen challenger had to make sure each point counted and each hit landed.
Truthdiggers of the Month: The Striking, and Winning, L.A. Teachers
Jan 31, 2019 The success of their high-stakes bid is all the more significant considering the tenor of the current moment.
Tens of Thousands of L.A. Teachers Cut Class to Strike
Jan 14, 2019 Some 30,000 striking teachers braved a downpour to tell school district officials about what needs to change before they'll return to class.
‘The Oval Office Tapes’: Political Comedy That Practically Writes Itself (Audio)
Oct 30, 2018 Podcast creator R.J. Cutler tells Truthdig he's flooded with material to work with in making satirical fun of what goes down inside the Trump White House every week.