Media

Glenn Beck Goes to War

Staff / Truthdig Oct 13, 2009 Fox News personalities are so sensitive. After White House Communications Director Anita Dunn said that "we don’t need to pretend that this is the way that legitimate news organizations behave," Glenn Beck grabbed his toys and declared war. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

National Review Columnist: Women’s Suffrage Bad for Conservatism, Society

Staff / Truthdig Oct 8, 2009 Conservatives seek to preserve old-timey traditions and values when it comes to many social issues, but National Review columnist John Derbyshire apparently wants to set women back at least 100 years with his curious statement, teased out by progressive radio host Thom Hartmann, that women's suffrage isn't good for the country. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Moore and Hannity Debate ‘Capitalism,’ Terrorism, Conspiracy Theories

Staff / Truthdig Oct 8, 2009 In the left corner, we have filmmaker Michael Moore, taking his anti-capitalism roadshow to Fox News On the right, we have anchorman Sean Hannity, eager to repeatedly point out how much money Moore makes But does Hannity believe in conspiracy theories? This does get lively. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

‘Are You There Russia? It’s Me, Dipshit’: Maher Rips on Palin’s Memoir

Staff / Truthdig Oct 6, 2009 Bill Maher couldn't contain his glee on Friday night's episode of "Real Time" while rattling off some alternative titles for Sarah Palin's upcoming memoir, "Going Rogue: An American Life," had it been ghostwritten by several famous writers -- even some long-dead ones. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Secret Video Raises Questions About Journalist’s Murder

BLANK Jun 20, 2008 On Aug. 2, 2007, Chauncey Bailey was murdered in Oakland, Calif., while investigating Your Black Muslim Bakery. A secret police video unearthed by the Center for Investigative Reporting captures the remarkable scene of three key figures in the case discussing the murder. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

The Last Days of Democracy

Staff / Truthdig Jul 31, 2007 Truthdig speaks with Elliot Cohen, author of "The Last Days of Democracy," who argues that the United States is in political and cultural decline, with media and telecommunications giants engaged in "a well-organized effort to hijack America." Dig deeper

Burns’ Documentary Perpetuates the ‘Invisible Minority’

Staff / Truthdig May 7, 2007 PBS documentarian Ken Burns has created a new series about World War II veterans but, according to the author, Burns left out some important contributors in his latest narrative: Latino and American Indian troops who fought for the U.S. (and are doing so now in Iraq and Afghanistan) and deserve due recognition. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Welcome to the Boys’ Club

Bill Boyarsky / Truthdig Apr 12, 2007 Shocking behavior from a shock jock is by definition unremarkable. But what bothers Bill Boyarsky about Don Imus, besides his latest racist outburst, is how some mainstream journalists have become his cronies -- and his defenders -- in order to bask in his spotlight. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

E.J. Dionne Jr.: Bookending the Acrimony of 2006

E.J. Dionne Jr. / Truthdig Dec 29, 2006 At year's end, I pay tribute to the readers who took the time to offer their, ahem, colorful responses to my columns. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Videocast: Robert Scheer on the Hadley Memo, Truthdig’s Birthday and More

BLANK Dec 1, 2006 Truthdig Editor Robert Scheer digests the Hadley memo, Dennis Kucinich's healthcare plan, media anxiety, Truthdig's birthday and more. Dig deeper

Olbermann to Bush: ?Have You No Sense of Decency, Sir?’

Staff / Truthdig Sep 6, 2006 Keith Olbermann has been on a roll lately, contesting the administration?s ?recent Nazi kick? with a series of essays. This time the ?Countdown? host went after the man himself, saying: ?Mr. Bush, you are accomplishing in part what Osama Bin Laden and others seek?a fearful American populace, easily manipulated, and willing to throw away any measure of restraint, any loyalty to our own ideals and freedoms, for the comforting illusion of safety.? (Video & Transcript) Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Olbermann Puts Rumsfeld to Shame

Staff / Truthdig Aug 31, 2006 Keith Olbermann delivered a masterful retort on Wednesday to Donald Rumsfeld's recent diatribe on fascism. With a commentary as apt as it was eloquent, Olbermann excoriated the defense secretary's very patriotism: "In what country was Mr. Rumsfeld raised? As a child, of whose heroism did he read? On what side of the battle for freedom did he dream one day to fight? With what country has he confused? the United States of America?" (Video & Transcript) Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )