Corporate Media’s Ludicrous New Line on Iran

Joshua Cho / FAIR Jun 24, 2019 The U.S. cannot violate its international agreements, only withdraw from them. That's our political press' story, and it's sticking to it. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

The One Word the Mainstream Media Maddeningly Refuses to Use

Janine Jackson / FAIR Apr 8, 2019 No matter how egregious the remarks or transparent the speaker's motivations, the press cannot bring itself to call out racism by its name. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Why Is the AP Carrying Water for William Barr?

Sam Husseini / FAIR Jan 16, 2019 The wire service conveniently omits that Trump's pick for attorney general pardoned six officials for their role in the Iran-Contra affair. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Google Is Tracking Your Movements, Like It or Not

Ryan Nakashima / The Associated Press Aug 13, 2018 An exclusive new report finds the multinational is storing your location data—even when you explicitly tell it not to. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Security Heightened for Charlottesville Anniversary Weekend

Michael Kunzelman / The Associated Press Aug 11, 2018 Police block off streets and mobilize hundreds of officers one year after white supremacist violence roiled the Virginia city. Some activists fear the heavy police presence could be counterproductive. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Why Are Some on the Left Falling for Fake News on Syria?

Sonali Kolhatkar / Truthdig Apr 19, 2018 Just because Donald Trump is using the recent chemical attack as an excuse to bomb Syria does not mean the attack didn't happen. We need to acknowledge the reality of Syrian suffering at the hands of Assad, Putin and the U.S. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

How an Uneven Economic Recovery Drove Many Americans to Believe Donald Trump Could Save This Country

Staff / Truthdig Jul 20, 2016 In some downtrodden American towns, the question about whether or not to vote for the Republican nominee has more to do with a "desperate survival bid" than with his racist promises. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Economic Averages Distort Views on U.S.’ Increasingly Unequal Economy

Staff / Truthdig Jun 9, 2016 The income, employment and real estate values measured in the richest parts of the country are pulling up the numbers that officials and lawmakers use to craft domestic economic policy. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Huge Majority of Americans Are Frustrated, Angry, Helpless—You Name It—Due to 2016 Elections

Staff / Truthdig Jun 2, 2016 Americans do not see either the Republicans or the Democrats as particularly receptive to new ideas or the views of the rank-and-file membership, according to a recent poll. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Most American Voters Say ‘Meh’ to 2016 Presidential Candidates in Both Parties, Except to Sanders

Natasha Hakimi Zapata / Truthdig Apr 12, 2016 Looks like Americans are none too excited about the candidates running in the 2016 election, with one exception. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

The Girl Behind One of the Most Devastating Photos Taken in Gaza

Natasha Hakimi Zapata / Truthdig Aug 12, 2014 Although Najia Warshagha is only 9 years old, this is not her first war. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

This Brave Woman Gave Her Life to Bring You the News

Peter Z. Scheer / Truthdig Apr 5, 2014 Associated Press photojournalist Anja Niedringhaus was shot to death by an Afghan policeman Friday. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )