Elizabeth Warren Is Inviting a Crackdown on the Left

Julianne Tveten / Truthdig Feb 5, 2020 Beneath its promise of transparency, the Massachusetts senator’s plan to combat “disinformation” carries dangerous implications. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

The IRS Is No Match for Facebook

Paul Kiel / ProPublica Jan 27, 2020 A rare trial could cost the social behemoth billions, but onerous budget cuts have hamstrung the agency's ability to bring its case. Dig deeper ( 11 Min. Read )

Noam Chomsky: America Has Built a Global Dystopia

Robert Scheer and Natasha Hakimi Zapata / Truthdig Jan 10, 2020 In the first installment of a two-part interview, Robert Scheer meets the renowned thinker for the first time to discuss world politics. Dig deeper ( 23 Min. Read )

The Best Truthdig Originals of 2019

Truthdig Dec 31, 2019 This year's top stories cover a range of topics including corporate fascism, an election in Argentina and mass protests across the globe. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Former Uber CEO Kalanick Severs Ties With Ride-Hailing Giant

CATHY BUSSEWITZ / The Associated Press Dec 24, 2019 His resignation from the company that turbocharged the gig economy will likely be met with relief from investors. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Google Co-Founders Step Down From Management Roles

RACHEL LERMAN / The Associated Press Dec 3, 2019 Larry Page and Sergey Brin, who started the juggernaut in a garage in 1995, leave positions at Alphabet; Sundar Pichai takes on more duties. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

The ‘Silicon Six’ Is Dodging Taxes to the Tune of Billions

Jessica Corbett / Common Dreams Dec 2, 2019 A new analysis from the U.K.-based Fair Tax Mark exposes the greed of tech giants Amazon, Apple, Facebook, Google, Microsoft and Netflix. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

For Banks, Data on Your Spending Habits Could be a Gold Mine

ANICK JESDANUN / The Associated Press Dec 2, 2019 They feel Americans have demonstrated that they value discounts more than intangible privacy concerns. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Google Secretly Harvests the Health Data of Millions

Julianne Tveten / Truthdig Nov 27, 2019 A recent Wall Street Journal exposé arouses a familiar sense of dread about Silicon Valley companies and privacy. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Trump Campaign, GOP Groups Attack Google’s New Ad Policy

KEVIN FREKING / The Associated Press Nov 26, 2019 They complain the tech giant's rules making it harder to target specific people "disproportionately" affects their digital strategy. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

YouTube Is Breaking Its Own Rules About State-Sponsored Videos

Ava Kofman / ProPublica Nov 22, 2019 A new report finds the Google subsidiary failed to flag government-funded channels from countries including Russia, Iran and the U.S. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Twitter Details Political Ads Ban, Issue Ads Allowed

BARBARA ORTUTAY / The Associated Press Nov 15, 2019 The ban will also apply to nonpolitical ads from candidates, political parties and elected/appointed government officials. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )