Why Did Popular Science Can Its Comments Section?

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig Oct 17, 2013 The editors of the science magazine's website last month announced they would no longer accept readers' comments under new articles. Why? Because studies suggest Internet "trolls" don't just spoil the chance for intellectual debate, they create doubt where there should be none. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Lessons of JoePa, in Case the Next Witch We Hunt Doesn’t Drop Dead

Mark Heisler / Truthdig Jan 26, 2012 Unfortunately, most people will insist they were the ones insisting this was a witch hunt all along, and believe it. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Note to Readers

Staff / Truthdig May 27, 2010 We are currently recovering from what we believe thought was an attack on the site. We were down for over an hour. In restoring the site, we appear to have lost a number of comments. We deeply regret this. We appreciate the time and thought you put into your comments and we will do our best to retrieve them. Update after the jump. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Jesse Jackson Backpedals on Obama Comment

Staff / Truthdig Jul 10, 2008 The Rev. Jesse Jackson quickly switched to damage-control mode Wednesday after Fox News picked up a "crude" and "private" comment that Jackson made about Barack Obama when he thought wasn't being recorded. Multiple updates. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Clinton Regrets ‘White Americans’ Remark

Staff / Truthdig May 15, 2008 Hillary Clinton tells Wolf Blitzer that Rep. Charles Rangel was "probably right" about her recent comment to USA Today. Clinton had argued that white voters seemed to prefer her lately. Rangel called that statement "the dumbest thing." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Obama: ?Shame on Her?

Staff / Truthdig Apr 14, 2008 In another response to the controversy over his "bitter" comments, Barack Obama ridicules rival Hillary Clinton He says "it sounds like there's some politics being played," and he goes on to jab at Clinton's recent attempt to portray herself as pro-gun: "She's running around talking about how she values the Second Amendment, she's talking like she's Annie Oakley! Hillary Clinton's out there like she's on the duck blind every Sunday, she's packin' a six-shooter! C'mon! She knows better". Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Arianna Debunks Smear Against Progressive Blogs

Staff / Truthdig Apr 10, 2007 Arrianna Huffington responds to the suggestion that progressives on the Internet are disproportionately hostile and nasty. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Civilizing the Blogosphere

Staff / Truthdig Apr 10, 2007 A couple of leading Internet personalities, including the creator of Wikipedia, have proposed a set of voluntary guidelines to help rein in the nastiness and abuse that can thrive in the blogosphere. Critics say the proposal would limit free expression, while supporters argue that "free speech is enhanced by civility." Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

New Comment System

Staff / Truthdig Apr 6, 2007 We have some exciting news for our readers: A new community comment system is active. You'll now have to register in order to comment on articles, but you'll be able to post right away. If you see something inappropriate, be sure to report it. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

McCain Hates Blogs

Staff / Truthdig Dec 15, 2006 Sen. John McCain has launched an assault against the independent blogosphere by introducing legislation that would, among other things, make bloggers responsible for comments and copyrighted material posted on their sites, with fines of up to $300,000. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Olbermann to Bush: ?Have You No Sense of Decency, Sir?’

Staff / Truthdig Sep 6, 2006 Keith Olbermann has been on a roll lately, contesting the administration?s ?recent Nazi kick? with a series of essays. This time the ?Countdown? host went after the man himself, saying: ?Mr. Bush, you are accomplishing in part what Osama Bin Laden and others seek?a fearful American populace, easily manipulated, and willing to throw away any measure of restraint, any loyalty to our own ideals and freedoms, for the comforting illusion of safety.? (Video & Transcript) Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Editor’s Note: Comments Deleted

Staff / Truthdig Aug 25, 2006 To our readers: Due to an editing error, we accidentally deleted about 15 comments that were pending publication around 12:40 a.m. Friday morning (PST). Our sincerest apologies for consigning those thoughts to the ether. -- the Truthdig team Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )