The Media Did Not Create the Trump Phenomenon

Eugene Robinson / Truthdig Mar 29, 2016 One of the more absurd things being said about the Donald Trump phenomenon is that the media created it. For the record, we didn't. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Breitbart Site Duped by Fake Paul Krugman Bankruptcy Story

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Mar 11, 2013 A Breitbart.com editor fell hook, line and sinker for a satirical story that claimed economist Krugman had filed for personal bankruptcy after accumulating more than $7 million in debt. The New York Times columnist took to his blog to respond to the hoax Monday. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

American Dream Declared Dead

Staff / Truthdig Apr 22, 2011 In case you didn't notice, the American dream is officially dead, and The Onion News Network has the footage to prove it. Watch aghast as one small-business owner runs out of steam after a particularly complacency-inducing session in front of the tube. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )