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Glenn Greenwald on Deserving an Audience and His Funder’s Beneficence

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig Aug 4, 2014 From his jungle abode overrun with animals high above Rio de Janeiro, the crusading journalist spoke with New York Times columnist David Carr about experimenting with his new reporting enterprise, public distrust of its money-soaked patron and the need for strong points of view in the news. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Pierre Omidyar: ‘The New Face of an Old Imperial Tradition’

Staff / Truthdig Jun 3, 2014 The eBay and First Look Media founder (shown) is a walking contradiction when it comes to his "progressive anti-state image" and his actions to further the "global neoliberal agenda"; Facebook may wield control over votes in elections; meanwhile, more than half of congressional members are millionaires and have no idea what it's like to be poor. These discoveries and more after the jump. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Some Important Questions About Greenwald’s First Look Media

BLANK May 26, 2014 Z Magazine co-founder Michael Albert wants to call attention to concerns that are being overlooked in the excitement over Guardian alum Glenn Greenwald and eBay founder Pierre Omidyar's new reporting operation. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

The Miscalculations of Vladimir Putin

Staff / Truthdig Mar 4, 2014 The Kremlin imagined a very different narrative about Russia playing out this winter; Pierre Omidyar and Glenn Greenwald aim to reinvent journalism; meanwhile, Americans no longer want their taxes to go to paying for public higher education. These discoveries and more after the jump. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

First Look Media Kicks Off With Snowden-Themed Web Mag

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig Feb 7, 2014 The new journalism organ funded by eBay founder Pierre Omidyar will begin publishing next week, and a slew of journalists have been named as new hires. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )