Norman Lear on the State of America (Audio)

Staff and Robert Scheer / Truthdig Dec 26, 2017 The television writer and producer discusses politics, history and culture in a spirited interview with Truthdig Editor in Chief Robert Scheer. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

The Search Engine That Couldn’t

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What Do We Owe Indigenous America?

Chelsey Luger / Truthdig Nov 22, 2017 It’s impossible to say how much money, land and lives indigenous people have lost to colonization over the years, but it’s worth a look—especially now, on Thanksgiving. Dig deeper ( 9 Min. Read )

Love It or Hate It, ‘Mother!’ Will Be 2017’s Most Talked-About Film

Carrie Rickey / Truthdig Sep 15, 2017 The allegorical film from director Darren Aronofsky bends genres but begs for an explanation. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

How to Read Donald Trump

By Ariel Dorfman / TomDispatch Sep 14, 2017 The rise of white supremacy under Trump prompts author Ariel Dorfman to reflect on the history of authoritarianism in his native country, Chile. Dig deeper ( 11 Min. Read )

Dr. Pfau’s Leprosy Miracle

Zubeida Mustafa / Truthdig Sep 9, 2017 Pfau, who died last month, paved the way for humane treatment of Pakistani leprosy patients, with an approach that dramatically lowered incidence of the disease. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Kate Millett, Author of ‘Sexual Politics,’ Dies at 82

Staff / Truthdig Sep 7, 2017 Her book was among the most talked-about works of its time and remains a founding text for cultural and gender studies programs. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

New York Times Faces Backlash Over MTV Awards Editorial

Emma Niles / Truthdig Aug 30, 2017 Critics chime in on social media in response to an op-ed titled "Three Cheers for Cultural Appropriation." Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

‘Car Talk’ and Our Cultural Divides

Mike Rose / Truthdig Aug 17, 2017 The popular radio show helped break down barriers that keep us from knowing each other. It will be missed. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

With Cultural Integration, ‘People Will Always Need to Create Others‘

Eden Collinsworth / Truthdig Aug 16, 2017 In "Behaving Badly: The New Morality in Politics, Sex and Business," the author unravels how we make moral choices in our ethically flexible age. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

The Miseducation of Native America

Gyasi Ross / Truthdig Aug 16, 2017 Western, white schools still serve as punitive places that destroy the spirit and morale of native students. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Disney’s Cast for ‘Aladdin’ Remake Sparks Debate on Cultural Authenticity

Staff / Truthdig Jul 20, 2017 The live-action remake of the 1992 animated classic is condemned by critics including members of the Arab community. Many argue the original film wasn't culturally authentic itself. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )