Debunking the Canard of Kremlin-Generated Social Media Election Hacking

Norman Solomon / Truthdig Jan 3, 2018 Russiagate may be great for ratings and fame, but the propaganda doesn’t help journalism, democracy or the fight for world peace. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Trump Campaign Video Names Journalists as ‘Enemies’

Emily Wells / Truthdig Aug 14, 2017 The pointed, 30-second clip claims that they don't allow the president to do his job. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Bernie Sanders Essentially Confirms That He Will Endorse Hillary Clinton

Staff / Truthdig Jul 8, 2016 In an interview with MSNBC’s Chris Hayes, Democratic presidential candidate Sanders explains his collaboration with the Clinton campaign and addresses the reports that he was booed by House Democrats. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Truthdigger of the Week: Susan Sarandon, Defender of Those Who’ll Vote for Bernie Sanders Only

BLANK Apr 3, 2016 In an interview with Chris Hayes, the Academy Award-winning actress denounced the premise that Hillary Clinton would represent people over her big-money backers as "naive and egotistical." Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Rep. Keith Ellison Calls for Creating and Maintaining Positive Relationships With Muslims in America

Staff / Truthdig Mar 31, 2016 Most of the terror attacks in the U.S. have been carried out by non-Muslims, the Minnesota legislator points out. He adds that many potential atrocities have been averted by a community that counts him as a member. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Judith Miller on Her False WMD Reports: ‘I Don’t Feel Guilty’

Kasia Anderson / Truthdig Apr 21, 2015 Former New York Times journalist Judith Miller is back in the news, doing what all self-respecting members and corollary players from the Bush era have done, knowing what they know now. That's right -- she's on a nationwide book tour. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Jeb Bush Is Peddling Old Iraq Myths Again (Video)

Juan Cole / Truthdig Feb 19, 2015 Jeb Bush gave a maiden foreign policy speech in Chicago on Wednesday in which he confused Iran with Iraq and alleged with science fictional inaccuracy that Daesh (Islamic State) has 200,000 men under arms. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

How Dick Cheney’s Son-in-Law Helped Deregulate Chemical Plants

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Apr 27, 2013 MSNBC host Chris Hayes explained on his program Thursday how the Bush administration--and specifically the former vice president's son-in-law--played a critical role in defeating regulations that would have strengthened federal oversight of chemical plants like the one that exploded and killed 15 people in West, Texas, last week. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Chris Hayes Explains Meritocracy (and What It Means for You)

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig Jul 31, 2012 Here in America, based on your “pluck and drive and ambition and talent, you could rise as far as your abilities will take you.” Right? Of course not, says MSNBC host Chris Hayes. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Chris Hayes Has a Point About Heroes

Staff / Truthdig May 31, 2012 The MSNBC host got flak from conservative pundits and veterans groups for expressing discomfort with the act of automatically branding America’s fallen soldiers “heroes.” Under popular pressure, Hayes quickly apologized. But Erik Kain at Mother Jones wants us to take another look. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

TV Host Hayes Apologizes for ‘Heroes’ Comments

Staff / Truthdig May 29, 2012 MSNBC host Chris Hayes apologized for remarks he made on his Memorial Day-themed TV program Sunday, in which he told viewers he felt "uncomfortable" calling fallen soldiers "heroes." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Occupy Our Homes Makes a Move

Staff / Truthdig Dec 10, 2011 The Occupy Our Homes campaign kicked off last Tuesday when hundreds of people, including activists, neighborhood residents and a couple of City Council members, marched through a neglected Brooklyn neighborhood to open a foreclosed house to a homeless family. Last Tuesday, Occupy Wall Street moved Alfredo Carrasquillo and his family into a vacant home in Brooklyn. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )