Opinion

War Criminal Henry Kissinger Was a Hero to Media Elites

Norman Solomon / Truthdig Nov 30, 2023 The media establishment finds itself heaping praise upon the "noted statesman" despite his enduring legacy as an indefatigable war criminal. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

A Deadly Epidemic Is Hitting Trump Supporters the Hardest

Rajan Menon / TomDispatch Jun 19, 2019 White working class suicide rates are rising to epidemic proportions—with a helping hand from Donald Trump. Dig deeper ( 9 Min. Read )

Rose McGowan to Asia Argento: ‘Do the Right Thing’

Kasia Anderson / Truthdig 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." Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

#MeToo Activist Asia Argento Denies Abuse Claim

Jake Coyle / The Associated Press Aug 21, 2018 The Italian actress says she never had a sexual relationship with a young actor to whom she agreed to pay $380,000 in a settlement. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

The ‘Fight’ Phase of the Poor People’s Campaign Has Begun

Michael Nigro / Truthdig Jun 15, 2018 In the United States—the richest country in human history—the 140 million people who live on or below the poverty line are screaming for justice. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Rose McGowan Says Depression Caused Anthony Bourdain’s Death, Defends Asia Argento

Kasia Anderson / Truthdig 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. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Anthony Bourdain: The Only Mensch on Gaza

Juan Cole / Informed Comment Jun 10, 2018 The late chef was the only major American celebrity who succeeded in publicly depicting Palestinians as rational, caring human beings rather than as irrationally angry inciters of violence. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Celebrity Chef, TV Personality Anthony Bourdain Found Dead

ANGELA CHARLTON / The Associated Press Jun 8, 2018 CNN calls the death a suicide. The 61-year-old author of "Kitchen Confidential" and other books was in France working on his TV series, "Parts Unknown." Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

‘Stand Up Planet’: Hasan Minhaj Follows the Funny Around the Globe

Emily Wilson / Truthdig May 14, 2014 Hasan Minhaj wants everyone to see “Stand Up Planet.” But that’s not because he’s the host -- Minhaj believes the documentary shows how comedy can change the world a joke at a time. Hasan Minhaj wants everyone to see “Stand Up Planet.” But that’s not because he’s the host—Minhaj believes the documentary shows how comedy can change the world a joke at a time. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )