VIDEO: Charlie Brooker Despairs at 2015, a Year of ‘Fascistic Demagogues’ Capitalizing on Tragedies

Staff / Truthdig Jan 5, 2016 With dry wit, the British comedian looks back at the most notable events of 2015, including mass shootings in the United States and beyond, media reactions toward Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn's election, and the ominous rise of Donald Trump. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Laurie Penny’s Funny, Sexy, Feminist Reinvention of ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’

Peter Z. Scheer / Truthdig Feb 17, 2015 The feminist, socialist, hilarious writer, who also goes by the name Penny Red, has this smart and comic reading of the "Fifty Shades" brouhaha. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

‘Pornography Is What the End of the World Looks Like’

Chris Hedges / Truthdig Feb 16, 2015 "Fifty Shades of Grey" is part of a corporate capitalist onslaught that has seen women dehumanized, men desensitized, children damaged and violence and exploitation glorified. Dig deeper ( 9 Min. Read )

An Irish Feminist Reads ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ so You Don’t Have To

Peter Z. Scheer / Truthdig Feb 14, 2015 The notoriously horrible yet best-selling book is infinitely more entertaining when read by Nell McCafferty. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

The Pathology of ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig Aug 23, 2014 Women who read "Fifty Shades of Grey" are more likely to have abusive partners and eating disorders, academics concerned with the blockbuster novel's wide appeal report. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

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Krugman on the ‘Fiscal Cliff,’ Pat Robertson on Women and Porn, and More

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Nov 10, 2012 A look at the day's political happenings, including a CEO who claims he fired employees because of Obama's victory, and Ted Nugent, who has a meltdown over the election on Twitter. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Republicans, Racism and Romney

Staff / Truthdig Oct 21, 2012 Romney's campaign is benefiting from racism among voters; Catalonia's cry for independence is inspiring violent threats from Spanish institutions; meanwhile, "Fifty Shades of Grey's" immense popularity reflects the modern sexual condition. These discoveries and more after the jump. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )