‘Hitler in Los Angeles’ Offers Lessons in the Fight Against Bigotry

Paul Von Blum / Truthdig Feb 16, 2018 The story of Jewish resistance to the large numbers of Nazis and fascists in Los Angeles during the 1930s and early ’40s is a reminder to remain vigilant. Dig deeper ( 10 Min. Read )

The Wizard and the Prophet—Dueling Scientific Visions to Shape Tomorrow

Fred Pearce Feb 9, 2018 A new book unpacks the polar opposites of extreme pessimism and optimism about the future of humanity, through the lives of two of their earliest and most compelling advocates. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

The Crisis of Multiculturalism in Europe

Rayyan Al-Shawaf / Truthdig Feb 2, 2018 A new book examines the phenomenon of migration in Europe: "The twin concerns of empire and labor ... drove the emergence of multicultural societies." Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

We Need More Than a ‘Not Trump’ Strategy for Real Change

Paul Street / Truthdig Jan 24, 2018 A new book of essays by leading political analysts delves into the social and historical forces that produced our 45th presidency. Dig deeper ( 12 Min. Read )

Murales Rebeldes

Paul Von Blum / Truthdig Jan 19, 2018 This book's histories of prominent, socially conscious Chicana/o murals in L.A. speak eloquently to the need to preserve artistic freedom. Dig deeper ( 9 Min. Read )

‘Fire and Fury’: Juicy Intrigue or Sobering Portrait of an Erratic White House?

Carlos Lozada Jan 12, 2018 More than the insults and trolling, the most damning thing this book reveals is the extent to which the Trump team and the president himself were simply unprepared to govern. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Plan for Movie Canceled After Patricia Hearst Complains of Victim Blaming

The Associated Press Jan 12, 2018 Twentieth Century Fox Film has not said whether the heiress' long statement—which blasted the project and the book on which it was based—caused the decision. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

The Secret Sisterhood

Elaine Elinson / Truthdig Jan 5, 2018 "A conspiracy of silence has obscured the friendships of female authors," asserts a new book, because these creative alliances were seen as "subversive or a source of shame." Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

God’s Red Son

Alexis Camins / Truthdig Dec 30, 2017 On the 127th anniversary of the massacre at Wounded Knee, a new book travels back to the turn of the 19th century, when fake news, land grabs and institutionalized racism were growing roots. Dig deeper ( 11 Min. Read )

Truthdig’s Top 10 Original Book Reviews of 2017

Staff / Truthdig Dec 29, 2017 This year, our original reviews centered on books that shed light on pressing contemporary issues such as climate change, health care, criminal justice, immigration and war. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Sticky Fingers

Tim Riley / Truthdig Dec 23, 2017 A nearsighted new biography of Rolling Stone founder Jann Wenner would have us believe that any narcissistic cokehead could have shepherded innovative work by Hunter S. Thompson, Annie Leibovitz and others just by being in the right place at the right time. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

The Reluctant Rebel

Ron Charles Dec 15, 2017 Jonathan Swift, we need you now—when one constantly sees true stories prefaced with "Not from The Onion!"—more than ever. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )