Kasia Anderson / TruthdigMay 20, 2016
The career of Anthony Weiner (remember him?) may have imploded, but his personal and professional disasters provide the basis for what may be the most unnervingly canny treatment yet of our celebrity-mad political culture. The career of Anthony Weiner (remember him?) may have imploded, but his personal and professional disasters provide the basis for what may be the most unnervingly canny treatment yet of our celebrity-mad political culture. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigSep 12, 2013
Bad news for vindictive exes in the Golden State: “Revenge porn” may soon become illegal there. A bill, passed by state legislators and awaiting possible approval by the governor, would punish people who post sexual videos or photos of their former partners in an attempt to disgrace them. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigSep 8, 2013
It's possible that green organizations do more damage to their cause than do climate change deniers; the question of whether journalism's impact can be quantified has been coming up a lot lately; meanwhile, believing that girls can be older than their "chronological age" is dangerous. These discoveries and more after the jump. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
Peter Z. Scheer / TruthdigAug 13, 2013
New York mayoral candidate Anthony Weiner has set a record unfavorable rating in a new poll. The candidate meanwhile has released a TV ad focusing "like a laser beam" on his ideas, not his junk. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Tracy Bloom / TruthdigAug 6, 2013
A look at the day's political happenings, including Harry Reid speculates about the likelihood of Congress taking up gun control again and scandal-plagued San Diego Mayor Bob Filner is due to begin therapy. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
Rick McKee, Cagle Cartoons, The Augusta ChronicleAug 4, 2013Dig deeper
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