Staff / TruthdigJan 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 )
Peter Z. Scheer / TruthdigFeb 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 )
Chris Hedges / TruthdigFeb 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 )
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Peter Z. Scheer / TruthdigFeb 14, 2015
The notoriously horrible yet best-selling book is infinitely more entertaining when read by Nell McCafferty. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Alexander Reed Kelly / TruthdigAug 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 )
Tracy Bloom / TruthdigNov 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 )
Staff / TruthdigOct 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 )
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