Help Stop Destruction of the Free Internet Now

Elliot D. Cohen / Truthdig Dec 27, 2010 The recent FCC decision to “protect” the free and open Internet was long awaited by activists but it turned out to be smoke and mirrors, catering largely to service providers such as Comcast and AT&T.The recent FCC decision to “protect” the free and open Internet was long awaited by activists but it turned out to be smoke and mirrors. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Americans Bingeing on Internet’s Info-Buffet

Staff / Truthdig Jan 27, 2010 If it is true that "how you do one thing is how you do everything," then Americans are right on track with their consumption habits, both in terms of food and information. Among his observations, The Atlantic's Derek Thompson points out how the info-glut on the Internet doesn't exactly lead to a more accurately informed public. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Push for More Transparency.gov

Staff / Truthdig Jan 22, 2010 In a push for increased government transparency, the Obama administration has announced it will require each Cabinet-level department to post online three collections of "high-value" data -- covering everything from tire safety ratings to workplaces where injuries have occurred -- previously undisclosed to the public. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Rupert Murdoch vs. Google (and Reality)

Staff / Truthdig Nov 9, 2009 In an interview with Sky News Australia, the News Corp tycoon laid out his vision for the future of the news business, which bears little resemblance to the present state of the news business Murdoch said he would soon begin charging for online content, block Google searches and (continued). Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

What Torture Never Told Us

Staff / Truthdig Sep 6, 2009 Many intelligence professionals have categorically disapproved of torture, claiming it both ineffective and counterproductive. Former FBI agent Ali H. Soufan writes of the mountains of good information uncovered with traditional interrogation procedures in contrast to the erroneous and unproductive intelligence gleaned from torture. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Wikipedia Muzzles the Mob

Staff / Truthdig Aug 26, 2009 The online user-generated encyclopedia will require editors to approve changes to articles about living people, an effort to curb misinformation and the sometimes nasty food fights made possible by the site's pioneering format. The changes are either a direct assault on Wikipedia's soul or a sign of its growing maturity, depending on whom you ask. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Getting Off the Grid

David Sirota / Truthdig Jun 26, 2009 Today's technology revolutions have been rightfully celebrated for improving everything from education to medicine to commerce, but we don't often consider the psychological and societal consequences of always being connected and available. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Elizabeth Edwards Takes On the Media

Staff / Truthdig Apr 28, 2008 Elizabeth Edwards has some insight into the media's coverage of presidential campaigns, which she brings to a thoughtful Op-Ed in this Sunday's New York Times. Beyond the current campaign, Edwards warns, "the future of news is not bright." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

It Came From Corporate America!

Staff / Truthdig Dec 5, 2007 Freespeech.org has this entertaining take on the privatization of the Internet, a medium that was once public, open and collaborative, but has since been taken over by corporate juggernauts. It's not something we all think about, but it wasn't so long ago that the Internet was organized around information and education, as opposed to shopping. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

‘Daily Show’ Viewers Know More

Staff / Truthdig May 3, 2007 According to the latest Pew Research survey, the most knowledgeable Americans are regular viewers of "The Daily Show" and "The Colbert Report" and avid newspaper readers. At the other end of the spectrum are viewers of Fox News and morning shows. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Lonely Planet

Marie Cocco / Truthdig Apr 12, 2007 News organizations continue to close bureaus around the world at a time when Americans seem to know less than ever about other cultures. It's hard to know why they hate us when we're not entirely sure who they are. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

The Benefits of Slow Journalism

Ellen Goodman / Truthdig Apr 5, 2007 Is Justice Ruth Ginsburg in poor health, or did she just lose a shoe? The answer depends on how quickly -- and accurately -- you get your news. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )