GOP Senators Concerned Over Graham-Cassidy Bill in Wake of Outcry

Emma Niles / Truthdig Sep 20, 2017 As opposition grows, Republican lawmakers waver in their support of the new health care proposal, which is unlikely to pass if the Senate does not clear it by Sept. 30. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Has America No Sense of Decency?

By Neal Gabler / Moyers & Company May 13, 2017 If we are now a failed country, it is not because we have a failed presidency, although we do. It is because we are a failed people. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Jimmy Kimmel’s Philosophy Lesson

E.J. Dionne Jr. / Truthdig May 6, 2017 The comedian uses his personal experience to ask the philosophical questions that need to animate every debate about health care. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Jimmy Dore: Television Comedians Are ‘Corporatists’ Who Are ‘Propping Up the Establishment’

BLANK Apr 7, 2017 In a discussion with Truthdig, the political commentator and comedian argued that “brilliant comedians” are becoming establishment mouthpieces. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Politics at Emmys: Jeb Bush Joins Uber, ‘Transparent’s’ Jill Soloway Calls TV Show a ‘Revolution’

Kasia Anderson / Truthdig Sep 19, 2016 Here's one surprising, trending catchphrase from Sunday night's event at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles: "Topple the patriarchy!" Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

‘Game On’: Bernie Sanders Ready to Debate Donald Trump in California

By Nadia Prupis / Common Dreams May 26, 2016 After Democratic rival Hillary Clinton refuses to debate him, Sanders accepts Trump's idea for a high-ratings showdown. After Democratic rival Hillary Clinton refuses to debate him, Sanders accepts Trump's idea for a high-ratings showdown. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Hillary Clinton Gets to Shoot Back at Sexist Criticism, Thanks to a Jimmy Kimmel Skit (Video)

Emma Niles / Truthdig Mar 27, 2016 Watch as the candidate attempts to give a speech while dealing with the comedian's "mansplaining." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Stephen Colbert to Take the ‘Late Show’ Reins from David Letterman

Staff / Truthdig Apr 10, 2014 When David Letterman pushes away from his desk on CBS' "Late Night with David Letterman" in 2015, Stephen Colbert will be ready to pull up a chair. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Christian Bible ‘Insane, Bronze Age Malarkey,’ Maher Tells Kimmel

Staff / Truthdig Apr 4, 2013 The "Real Time" host appeared on "Jimmy Kimmel Live" on Tuesday where he mocked a number of his favorite topics including religious holidays, the Catholic Church and the Bible. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Bachmann Accused of FEC Violations, Fox News Hires Kucinich, and More

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Jan 17, 2013 A look at the day's political happenings, including Jamie Dimon's "punishment" for a massive trading loss and Jimmy Kimmel spoofs the gun control debate. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

People Will Like Anything Called ‘the New iPhone’

Staff / Truthdig Sep 19, 2012 Social scientist and late night talk show host Jimmy Kimmel recently conducted a classic experiment, asking unsuspecting pedestrians to comment on the new iPhone 5, which was actually an old iPhone 4S. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

High School All Over Again

Bill Boyarsky / Truthdig May 10, 2012 Washington journalism is like high school It has the same cool kids, mean girls, social rankings and the big prom—the White House Correspondents' Association's annual dinner But unlike what happens in high school, the insular behavior of the Washington media affects the whole nation. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )