Noam Chomsky: The Real Election Meddling Isn’t Coming From Russia

Alan MacLeod / FAIR Jun 20, 2019 The philosopher and linguist reflects on his seminal work, "Manufacturing Consent," and the sinister new ways we are sold to advertisers. Dig deeper ( 21 Min. Read )

Noam Chomsky: Facebook and Google Pose a Manifest Danger

Jacob Sugarman / Truthdig Oct 1, 2018 In an exhaustive new interview, the activist author explores a range of topics including Big Tech, the Trump White House and more. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

I Know Which Country the U.S. Will Invade Next

Lee Camp / Truthdig May 2, 2018 Hint: It's all about the banking. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

From Russia, With Absurdity

Eleanor Goldfield / Truthdig Feb 25, 2018 The idea that a few unsophisticated Facebook ads created by Russian trolls swung a U.S. presidential election is ridiculous. Dig deeper ( 12 Min. Read )

EXCLUSIVE VIDEO: Hillary Clinton Ally David Brock Explains How Fox News Distorts the Media

Staff / Truthdig Mar 10, 2016 In an exclusive clip from the forthcoming documentary “The Brainwashing of My Dad,” the political operative explains that Fox degrades other news organizations by forcing them to cope with misunderstanding that its stream of misinformation and skewed framing creates in the minds of consumers of mainstream news. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Turks Acquitted for Publishing Chomsky

Staff / Truthdig Dec 21, 2006 A Turkish publisher, two editors and a translator have all been acquitted of insulting Turkishness. The four were charged for translating and publishing "Manufacturing Consent," by Noam Chomsky (above), which criticizes Turkey's treatment of Kurds. Though the EU has pressured Turkey to reform its laws regarding expression, it remains a crime there to insult the state. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )