Cable News Not Covering Government Corruption Protests in Washington, D.C. (Video)

Eric Ortiz / Truthdig Apr 14, 2016 Democracy Spring is all about reforming campaign finance laws in the United States. But although the movement is gaining momentum, mainstream media coverage remains scant. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

What’s Missing From the Technical Analysis of the Panama Papers

Emma Niles / Truthdig Apr 6, 2016 Although the year-long, concerted effort of hundreds of journalists is an admirable feat, their analysis may be overlooking crucial evidence involving corruption by Western corporations and billionaires. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Why the National Enquirer’s Hot Air Is Filling the Mainstream Media Balloon

Staff / Truthdig Apr 4, 2016 The tabloid story about anonymous allegations against Ted Cruz shows all too clearly how politics and media have become part of a show business machine fueled by gossip and snark. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

Hear a Network CEO Revel in the Amazing Profits of Candidates ‘Throwing Crap at Each Other’ (Audio)

By Deirdre Fulton / Common Dreams Dec 11, 2015 An inside look at why the corporate media egg on Trump's divisive—and lucrative—braggadocio, in the words of Les Moonves, chief executive of CBS Corp. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Chris Hedges Says USA Should Expect A Revolution

Chris Hedges / Truthdig Dec 9, 2015 The Pulitzer prize-winning journalist discusses our loss of civil liberties, the importance of the alternative media, and why he thinks the USA is ripe for a revolution. Dig deeper

How Mainstream Is Bernie Sanders Really?

Juan Cole / Truthdig Jun 2, 2015 Sen. Bernie Sanders, the presidential candidate for the Democratic nomination, has trouble being taken seriously by the corporate media, what with him being a democratic socialist and all. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

What Does the AirAsia Crash Really Tell Us About Asia?

Staff / Truthdig Dec 31, 2014 The tragic AirAsia crash may have to do with rapid growth in the travel industry in Asia; Chuck Todd, moderator of "Meet the Press," has acknowledged that he lets Republicans lie on air; meanwhile, technology is creating a serfdom fueled by the desire for instant gratification. These discoveries and more after the jump. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Serious News: In Low Supply From Corporate-Owned Mainstream Media

By Ralph Nader Feb 4, 2013 When one of America’s leading newspapers decides to lighten up or stupefy its content at a time of grave developments and degradations in our society -- local, regional, national and international -- “We the People” need to be part of the conversation. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Meet the Media Companies Lobbying Against Transparency

By Justin Elliott, ProPublica Apr 20, 2012 Many of the country’s biggest media companies--which own dozens of newspapers and TV news operations--are flexing their muscle in Washington in a fight against a government initiative to increase transparency of political spending. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Ode to the Road

Richard Reeves / Truthdig Mar 23, 2012 Right-wingers and other fools believe that the "mainstream" media are devoted to electing lefties to public office so we can turn the United States into Sweden. In fact all we want is the campaign to go on forever. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Norris Throws Down for ‘Warrior’ Gingrich

Staff / Truthdig Feb 6, 2012 Conservative power ranger Chuck Norris has come out swinging for the GOP once again -- this time, he's willing to lend his unique celebrity brand to give Newt Gingrich's presidential campaign a boost with a memorably worded endorsement only he could compose. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

The Keystone XL Media Bias

Staff / Truthdig Jan 28, 2012 Media Matters turned its bias detectors on the corporate media’s coverage of the Keystone XL pipeline, a proposed $7 billion Canada-to-Texas oil way that the Obama administration put on hold last week. The analysis found that in all mediums, pipeline supporters got more talk time than their opponents, and counted the ways reporters parroted industry’s talking points. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )