Kasia Anderson
Former Executive EditorDr. Kasia Anderson was Truthdig's executive editor. She worked as a web journalist in San Francisco then swapped coasts to write for the New York Daily News as an entertainment reporter. She has also...
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Politicon 2018: The (Politi-) Con Goes On
Oct 21, 2018
Nadia Murad and Amal Clooney Take the Yazidis’ Cause to the U.N. (Video)
Oct 19, 2018 In this clip from the documentary "On Her Shoulders," lawyer Clooney joins her client, refugee-turned-activist Murad, for a landmark occasion at the United Nations HQ.
How to Tell Nobel Winner Nadia Murad’s Story Without Trading on Her Pain
Oct 16, 2018 Director Alexandria Bombach tells Truthdig how she avoided exploiting her subject's traumatic past in making her new documentary, “On Her Shoulders.”
Christine Blasey Ford Asks Chuck Grassley for ‘Fair and Respectful Treatment’
Sep 24, 2018 After days of negotiations, Dr. Ford directly addressed the Senate Judiciary Committee chair in a letter Sen. Grassley promptly publicized on Monday.
Rose McGowan to Asia Argento: ‘Do the Right Thing’
Aug 27, 2018 After pausing to consider the troubling news about her friend and fellow #MeToo activist Asia Argento, Rose McGowan has come out with a new statement and a direct address to Argento: "Be the person you wish Harvey [Weinstein] could have been."
Bernie Sanders Rallies Against ‘Greed’ of Billionaires Like Jeff Bezos
Aug 22, 2018 In an email to supporters, Sen. Bernie Sanders calls out billionaires for enriching themselves at others' expense.
‘Nico, 1988’: Trine Dyrholm on the Art of Bringing an Enigma (Back) to Life
Aug 2, 2018 The Danish actor found her way into the most challenging role of her career by finding the spirit of the story instead of trying to become something she wasn't.
The Poor People’s Campaign: Big Finish at the Capital (Live Blog)
Jun 23, 2018 Saturday's rally at the National Mall in Washington, D.C., marks the close of the first phase of the Poor People's Campaign, but organizers stress that the work has only just begun.
Rose McGowan Says Depression Caused Anthony Bourdain’s Death, Defends Asia Argento
Jun 11, 2018 "Anthony would never have wanted Asia to be hurt, I’d like to think he would want us to have the collective conversation that needs to be had about depression," McGowan said in a statement.
How Do You Solve a Problem Like Sean Hannity?
Apr 17, 2018 Claiming or denying to be a journalist on an as-needed basis may allow Fox News' star host to sidestep more than just the standards of his industry.
I’ll Vouch for It: James Toback Is Capable of Sexual Harassment
Oct 24, 2017 Sixteen years ago, I had a professional encounter with “The Pick-up Artist” director that gives me reason to believe the women now accusing him.