The Curse of Moral Purity

Chris Hedges and Mr. Fish / Truthdig Aug 26, 2019 The empty moral crusades championed by the left and the right are stoking the fires of fanaticism. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

The Uncomfortable Truth About Journalism’s Glory Days

Robert Scheer / Truthdig Mar 1, 2019 Los Angeles Times reporter and "Don't Stop the Presses" author Patt Morrison examines the past, present and future of the fourth estate. Dig deeper ( 24 Min. Read )

Tronc, the Trump of Journalism

Bill Boyarsky / Truthdig Jan 31, 2018 The publishing company and the president share the same volatile behavior, incompetent planning and management, and scorn for the rights of individuals. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

Could Politics Be in Jay-Z’s Future?

Eric Ortiz / Truthdig Dec 20, 2017 The rapper has money, power and compassion. If Donald Trump can lead America, perhaps Jay-Z could, too. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

New York Times Smears Bernie Sanders in Its Latest Lurch to the Right

By Paul Blest / AlterNet Jun 19, 2017 A new report inexplicably ties the recent shooting in Alexandria, Va., to belligerent "Bernie Bros." Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Trumping the Times

By Todd Gitlin / Moyers & Co. Nov 29, 2016 How much more garbage must spew from Trump Tower before one of our crucial newspapers calls a halt to tiptoeing around? Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Donald Trump Opens Up to ‘Dishonest’ Media With Meetings On and Off the Record

BLANK Nov 23, 2016 Breaking the mold as president-elect, Trump forgoes traditional news conferences in favor of private sessions with network executives, TV anchors and journalists at The New York Times. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Chris Hedges Unmasks American Empire in ‘Unspeakable’

Chris Hedges / Truthdig Nov 10, 2016 In this new book, the award-winning Truthdig columnist discusses taboo topics in America—including his experience as a radical war correspondent at The New York Times—with fellow journalist David Talbot. Dig deeper ( 26 Min. Read )

Open Letter Urges New York Times to Help Reverse ‘Culture of Silence’ on Child Sexual Abuse

Staff / Truthdig Aug 14, 2016 More than three dozen survivors of abuse and their advocates want the Times to provide better coverage of the crimes—and address a potential conflict of interest. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Democracy Now! on the L.A. Times Firings

Staff / Truthdig Nov 17, 2006 Amy Goodman interviews L Times reporter Henry Weinstein about the shock waves that have rocked the newspaper since its corporate parent fired the paper's publisher and editor Unfortunately, it's an all-too-common story these days. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )