Big Pharma, Bad Policy Are Keeping the World From Ending AIDS

By Vijay Prashad / Independent Media Institute Nov 28, 2018 Dec. 1 marks the 30th World AIDS Day—and despite leaps forward in medicine and awareness in affluent parts of the world, it’s still a big problem elsewhere. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

When Dmitry Met Bono

Staff / Truthdig Aug 26, 2010 Russian President Dmitry Medvedev took some time away from the Kremlin on Tuesday to chill at his resort home by the Black Sea, sip tea and talk saving the world and whatnot with U2's do-gooder frontman Bono. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

The Dark Side of Cause-Marketing

Staff / Truthdig Oct 16, 2009 Cause-related marketing, such as National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, may just be a way to move products at higher prices. A new report details the difficulty well-intentioned consumers may encounter in getting a tiny portion of their purchases to go to the intended charities. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

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A Brief History of Bono

Staff / Truthdig Aug 30, 2007 You don't have to be a pop star to raise awareness, but it sure helps. Good Magazine looks back at the life and activism of U2's Bono, who's done quite a bit with his hobby. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Bono Buys a Piece of Forbes

Staff / Truthdig Aug 7, 2006 A group of investors, including the U2 frontman, bought a minority stake in the financial publishing company. An investor partner says Bono ?drove this part of the discussion and likes the fact that there has been a consistent philosophy throughout its history.? Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )