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Trump Couldn’t Have Asked for a Bigger Gift Than Russiagate

By Katie Halper Mar 29, 2019 The narrative pushed by key figures from American mainstream outlets also undermined the resistance, argue Matt Taibbi and Aaron Maté. Dig deeper ( 18 Min. Read )

Hillary Clinton Does Not Represent All Women—and Makes Some Feel Powerless

Staff / Truthdig Aug 13, 2016 After surveying six diverse feminists, Katie Halper—a writer, comedian and radio personality—found that not everyone in the feminist community is celebrating the prospect of a female president. Dig deeper ( 13 Min. Read )

Syria Fact Check

Staff / Truthdig Sep 6, 2013 This week on Truthdig Radio in association with KPFK: Juan Cole pokes holes in the case for bombing Syria; WikiLeaks lawyer Michael Ratner; "ghetto tracker"; and Exxon's gay shame. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

NSA Scandal: Why Aren’t Democrats Acting Like Democrats?

Staff / Truthdig Jul 13, 2013 This week on Truthdig Radio in association with KPFK: Republicans shred food stamps and Democrats retreat from principle. Plus: Sexual assault in Egypt, and Bradley Manning. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

The Case for Troy Davis and Against Gov. Rick Perry

Staff / Truthdig Sep 16, 2011 On Aug. 18, 1989, Mark MacPhail, a young police officer, was shot to death in a parking lot in Savannah, Ga. Soon afterward Troy Davis (above) was convicted of the killing. Although a majority of testifying witnesses have recanted their statements, a U.S. district court has ordered Davis to be executed Sept. 21. (more) Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )