Thought Police for the 21st Century

Chris Hedges and Mr. Fish / Truthdig Jan 21, 2018 Google, Facebook and other companies are “protecting” us by imposing a censorship that drains the remaining blood of democracy and free expression. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

Google and Trump: Wildly Different, but Playing the Same Game

Robert Reich / Truthdig Sep 6, 2017 Both the company and the president have used their clout to stifle criticism and paid members of Congress to pull their punches. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

When Big Money Buys Off Criticism of Big Money

Robert Reich / Truthdig Sep 4, 2017 A recent incident involving Google shows how big funders can choke off free communication. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

A Forceful Call to Rescue Democracy: Peter Richardson on Robert Scheer’s New Book

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig Mar 31, 2015 The Truthdig editor-in-chief's new book, “They Know Everything About You: How Data-Collecting Corporations and Snooping Government Agencies Are Destroying Democracy,” continues the important work on the abuse of power he began five decades ago, writes Peter Richardson at The National Memo.The Truthdig editor-in-chief’s new book, “They Know Everything About You: How Data-Collecting Corporations and Snooping Government Agencies Are Destroying Democracy,” continues the important work on the abuse of power he began five decades ago, writes Peter Richardson at The National Memo. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Truthdig’s Books of the Year: Part Two

Staff / Truthdig Dec 30, 2014 You've read part one -- now find out which books made the cut in the last installment about our top 10 top reads of 2014. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Jobs and Schmidt’s ‘Gentlemen’s Agreement’ to Suppress Wages

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig Jan 25, 2014 Emails unveiled in federal court suggest Apple founder Steve Jobs and Google CEO Eric Schmidt made a secret and perhaps illegal pact not to hire each other's workers and to keep salaries low. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

The True Patriots in Congress Trying to End NSA Tyranny

Robert Scheer / Truthdig Nov 12, 2013 Thankfully, there are still a few political leaders who remember the wisdom of the founders in designing a system that properly limits governmental power. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Welcome to the (Don’t Be) Evil Empire

By Rebecca Solnit, TomDispatch Jun 26, 2013 What do the U.S. government and Silicon Valley already have in common? Above all, they want to remain opaque while making the rest of us entirely transparent through the capture of our data. What is arising is simply a new form of government, involving vast entities with the reach and power of government and little accountability to anyone. Dig deeper ( 12 Min. Read )

Tumblr Is Worth $1.1 Billion to Yahoo for One Reason: You

Robert Scheer / Truthdig May 21, 2013 Tumblr shunned advertising and earned the trust of its users, but Yahoo undoubtedly has other plans. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Google’s Spymasters Are Now Worried About Your Secrets

Robert Scheer / Truthdig Apr 30, 2013 There is a growing acceptance and indeed a demand for additional surveillance cameras, cellphone eavesdropping, location checks and biometric identifiers. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Regulate Civilian Drones, Google Chief Says

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig Apr 14, 2013 Google CEO Eric Schmidt wants to limit the domestic use of drones by civilians, citing privacy and security concerns. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Greed, Politics and the Impact of Technology

Staff / Truthdig Jul 18, 2012 Two of America's hyper-rich white men met in Aspen, Colo, on Monday night to debate the impact of technology on the globe Eric Schmidt is the chairman of Google and, despite his $69 billion, is accused by his opponent, entrepreneur and Ron Paul bankroller Peter Thiel, of not being a good enough capitalist. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )