The End of Work as We Know It

Larry Gross / Truthdig Sep 2, 2018 As automation increases and pointless jobs become obsolete, our work lives may finally become more enjoyable; Pew has a new way of looking at religion in the U.S.; meanwhile, an analysis reveals that the majority of civilians killed by police are young men of color. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Americans Should Be Freaking Out About Online Censorship

Larry Gross / Truthdig Aug 20, 2018 The approaches Facebook and Google are taking toward free speech are a serious cause for concern; scientists have found a song that reduces anxiety; meanwhile, our national debt has hit historic highs. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

What Happened When ‘Birthright Tour’ Participants Sought Answers About Palestine

Staff and Larry Gross / Truthdig Jul 4, 2018 On a tour of Israel organized by Birthright, a few Americans were labeled "troublemakers" as they sought out a different perspective on the Israel-Palestine conflict; academics are studying emojis; and in some towns, it floods even when there's no rain now. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Why All Americans Should Have an Account at the Fed

Staff and Larry Gross / Truthdig Jun 18, 2018 A radical proposal could be the answer to securing Americans' financial futures, and a new study shows that the most effective way to convince people of something is through charts. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Why Pro-Israel Advocates ‘Heart’ Roseanne

Staff and Larry Gross / Truthdig Jun 3, 2018 Actor Roseanne Barr has some unexpected supporters; meanwhile, the Democratic Party's decision to take legal action against WikiLeaks put the First Amendment at risk. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Is Facebook Passé to the Young?

Larry Gross / Truthdig Feb 18, 2018 The social media site may suffer a mass exodus of users under the age of 55. These discoveries and more in today's Larry's List. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

U.K. Government Officials Admit Brexit Is a Terrible Idea

Staff and Larry Gross / Truthdig Feb 4, 2018 Leaked documents reveal that Tory ministers think their country will in no way be better off outside the European Union. These discoveries and more in today's Larry's List. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

‘Bernie Bros’ Phenomenon Debunked in New Poll

Staff and Larry Gross / Truthdig Jan 21, 2018 Bernie Sanders' popularity with people of color is found to be higher than with their white counterparts. This discovery and more in today's Larry's List. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Democrats Help Republicans Take Away Your Constitutional Rights

Staff and Larry Gross / Truthdig Jan 14, 2018 House Democrats squander an opportunity to amend the U.S. government's surveillance powers. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Only God Knows What Michelle Bachmann Should Do Next

Staff and Larry Gross / Truthdig Jan 8, 2018 The former congresswoman is considering running for Al Franken's Senate seat, but not without asking a specific higher-up whether she should. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

New York Times Journalist Secretly Led a Campaign Against It

Staff and Larry Gross / Truthdig Dec 17, 2017 A former classical music critic for the paper once worked under a pseudonym to discredit liberal media. This discovery and more after the jump. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Obama Policies Destroyed the Black Middle Class

Staff and Larry Gross / Truthdig Dec 10, 2017 The former president's approach to housing disproportionately affected African-Americans; meanwhile, a social scientist says Trump is a unique type of liar. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )