America and Israel Against the World

Maj. Danny Sjursen / Truthdig Feb 12, 2020 Donald Trump is attempting to buy Palestine’s unconditional surrender like he would a casino. As Americans, we should all be embarrassed. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

The Colin Kaepernick Saga Is Much Bigger Than the NFL

Jacqueline Luqman / The Real News Network Nov 26, 2019 Dave Zirin, sportswriter for The Nation, examines the quarterback's blackballing by league owners and how the U.S. punishes black dissent. Dig deeper ( 11 Min. Read )

Jay-Z’s Shameful Partnership With the NFL

Eddie Conway / The Real News Network Sep 4, 2019 The rapper-cum-mogul's latest business venture has fans wondering whether he's betrayed Colin Kaepernick and the black freedom struggle. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Trump Can No Longer Pretend He’s Creating Jobs for Black Americans

Kali Holloway / AlterNet Feb 2, 2018 The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that the African-American unemployment rate rose to 7.7 percent in January, from 6.8 percent in December. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Could Politics Be in Jay-Z’s Future?

Eric Ortiz / Truthdig Dec 20, 2017 The rapper has money, power and compassion. If Donald Trump can lead America, perhaps Jay-Z could, too. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Jay Z Slams America’s Failed ‘War on Drugs,’ Racist Mass Incarceration Racket

Kasia Anderson / Truthdig Sep 16, 2016 Today, he notes, "we imprison more people than any other country in the world," and "crack is still talked about as a black problem." Coincidence? Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Bill Maher on How the Left Should Counter Wealthy Conservatives

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Aug 5, 2013 "Real Time" host Bill Maher delivered a special message to the likes of Jay Z, Steven Spielberg and Oprah during the latest installment of his HBO program. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Krugman and Stockman Debate, GOP Reps. Investigate Beyonce and Jay-Z, and More

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Apr 8, 2013 A look at the day's political happenings, including speculation heightens about Hillary Clinton's 2016 prospects and new figures show just how well Dick Cheney's former company made out during the Iraq War. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Jabari Asim: In the Jay-Z/Cristal Flap, a Ray of Hope?

Jabari Asim / Truthdig Jul 8, 2006 With the superstar rapper (above) boycotting the vaunted champagne company for publicly insulting him, might this be an opportunity to encourage the hip-hop and liquor industries to stop pushing alcohol on kids? Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )