Reflections on Israel: From Idealism to Ethnic Cleansing

Larry Gross / Truthdig Jun 9, 2011 When I was a youngster learning Jewish history in Jerusalem’s schools, the story was clear and even simple “A land without people for a people without land” Well, there are several striking problems with this aphorism. Dig deeper ( 12 Min. Read )

Building a Powerful Left in the United States

Staff / Truthdig Feb 2, 2011 Robert Scheer, Chris Hedges, David Sirota, Larry Gross and Scott Tucker go looking for America's missing movement in this special collaboration between Truthdig and Pacifica's KPFK.Robert Scheer, Chris Hedges, David Sirota, Larry Gross and Scott Tucker go looking for America's missing movement. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Lies Our Teachers Are Telling Us

Staff / Truthdig Jan 1, 2011 What rights do you have on an airplane, the political honesty of one’s own eyes, and Virginia’s school textbooks are chock full of lies. These gems and more after the jump. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Is Congress More Progressive Than Hollywood?

Larry Gross / Truthdig Dec 31, 2010 Who would have thought that the political capital of Washington would be ahead of the entertainment capital of Hollywood when it comes to allowing gay folks to serve openly? Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Truthdig Radio: Save the Internet, Enlist the Gays, Movies of the Year

Staff / Truthdig Dec 30, 2010 Truthdig editors, contributors and collaborators share their insights into the corporate takeover of the free and fair Internet and the repeal of "don't ask, don't tell." Plus: Richard Schickel's picks for the best movies of the year.Truthdig editors, contributors and collaborators share their insights into the corporate takeover of the free Internet, the repeal of "don't ask, don't tell" and the best movies of the year. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

‘Don’t Ask’: Not Quite Fa La La Just Yet

Larry Gross / Truthdig Dec 22, 2010 It would appear that all us gay folks should don our gay apparel and go caroling from 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. to the Capitol, thanking our elected representatives for finally giving us the right to kill and be killed without simultaneously hiding in the closet.It would appear that all us gay folks should thank our elected representatives for finally giving us the right to kill and be killed without simultaneously hiding in the closet. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

WikiLeak This Ear

Staff / Truthdig Dec 2, 2010 Today on the list: The GOP vs. Sarah Palin, what Google charges for government surveillance, and WikiLeaks chief Julian Assange's political philosophy explained. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

More News, Less Turkey

Staff / Truthdig Nov 24, 2010 Today on the list: Bribing Israel, the possibilities of precognition, the value of banks (it's complicated), and the incredible shrinking withdrawal date. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

The Warning Cell Phone Makers Keep Hidden

Staff / Truthdig Nov 18, 2010 Today on the list: Cell phone companies conceal a health warning, Michelangelo's David the way it was meant to be seen, and Hollywood doesn't care about poor people -- or old people. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Noam Chomsky on Misguided Outrage

Staff / Truthdig Nov 9, 2010 Today on the list: President Obama confirms that his is a Republican health care plan, Noam Chomsky considers "a level of anger like nothing I can recall in my lifetime," and a random act of culture that brings a Macy's crowd to its feet. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Democrats Prefer Google

Staff / Truthdig Nov 2, 2010 Today on the list: Sanity beats fear in Brazil, the GOP plan to stop Sarah Palin and marketers say Google is to Democrats what Fox News is to Republicans. Plus: the sex lives of truffles. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

How Much for That Senate Seat in the Window?

Staff / Truthdig Oct 26, 2010 Today on the list: How did outside groups manage to spend $3.6 million on one Colorado race in one day? And what the hell happened to Randy Quaid? Plus: The future of books, music and your democracy, after the jump. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )