Truthdig Retreat in Santa Fe

Santa Fe America is in crisis. We at Truthdig will be gathering in New Mexico with other concerned people to take stock of this hard time in our nation’s history and assess the prospects for progressive change. Dig deeper

Truthdig’s Gala Fundraising Dinner

Los Angeles, CA Truthdig’s wide range of original reporting, commentary, in-depth analysis, news summaries, videos, podcasts, reviews and political cartoons helps fill the void created by the collapse of traditional media. This work has been enjoyed by our more than 50 million readers and recognized by winning many national and local journalism awards, including three Webbys for best political blog. Dig deeper

Truthdig Trek: An Appalachian Backpacking Trip and Lecture Tour

White Mountains of New Hampshire Join certified mountain guide and Division I college athlete Thomas Hedges, Truthdig Publisher Zuade Kaufman and author Chris Hedges for our inaugural five-day backpacking trip and lecture tour through the White Mountains of New Hampshire. Dig deeper

Truthdig Salon Celebrating Sen. George McGovern

Los Angeles home of Zuade Kaufman Join us in celebrating Sen. George McGovern on the publication of his latest book, "Abraham Lincoln." Dig deeper

Truthdig Salon: Pop Culture, Politics and the Price of Mass Distraction

Publisher's home in Los Angeles Are our national obsessions with celebrity and consumerism undermining our democratic and moral values? Are we living in an era dominated by trash culture and junk politics, as some critics contend, or does popular culture offer opportunities for progress and political engagement? Journalists Chris Hedges, Marc Cooper and Sharon Waxman will lead the discussion. Dig deeper

Media Meltdown in a Time of Crisis

Newspapers are dying, cable is inane and the internet is chaotic. Please join us for a panel, party and book signing as innovative journalists Amy Goodman, Chris Hedges and Robert Scheer examine our perilous times and answer the question: What comes next and will it save us? Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Religion and Politics: The End of the World?

Royce Hall, UCLA Truthdig presents a debate between two of the most courageous writers confronting the religious fanaticism of the era. Chris Hedges, a believer, and Sam Harris, a non-believer, have both written passionately and profoundly about this subject and will share their thoughts in what promises to be a fascinating evening. Dig deeper