9 Ways the Media Blew It in Its ‘Russiagate’ Coverage

Katie Halper / FAIR Apr 8, 2019 So many got so much wrong over the past two years. If the press hopes to meet its basic responsibilities, it must learn from these mistakes. Dig deeper ( 10 Min. Read )

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 )

Mueller Report Ends a Shameful Period for the Press

Chris Hedges / Truthdig Mar 25, 2019 The fatuous, self-serving coverage of “Russiagate” has driven one more nail in the coffin of America’s declining news operations. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

The Election Circus Begins

Chris Hedges / Truthdig and Mr. Fish Jan 7, 2019 Send in the clowns: It’s time for another presidential campaign where politics is farce. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

American Anomie

Chris Hedges / Truthdig and Mr. Fish Sep 24, 2018 In an era of "ruleless-ness," society opens the door to self-destructive pathologies and demagogues. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

The Empty Piety of the American Press

Chris Hedges / Truthdig and Mr. Fish Mar 11, 2018 What we are offered by broadcast and print news outlets is great entertainment. It is great for ratings. It is great for profits. But it is not moral, and it is not journalism. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Inspired by Jeremy Corbyn, Matt Taibbi Bids ‘Goodbye and Good Riddance’ to Centrism

Staff / Truthdig Jun 15, 2017 If the media treated “disaffected voters like the overwhelming majority they are," the journalist writes about the recent election gains made by the U.K.’s Labour Party leader (pictured), "we might at least stop face-planting on our election predictions." Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Matt Taibbi Sees Possible Validation of Trump’s Accusations About Media as Outcome of Russia Hearing

Eric Ortiz / Truthdig Mar 21, 2017 The Rolling Stone journalist disagrees with colleague David Corn of Mother Jones in an interview on KCRW about Monday's congressional hearing on Russian interference in the U.S. election. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Donald Trump’s Greatest Allies Are the Liberal Elites

Chris Hedges / Truthdig Mar 6, 2017 The moral bankruptcy of the liberal class, which despite the staggering election defeat is unable or unwilling to engage in genuine self-reflection, ensures the steady march toward an American fascism. Dig deeper ( 10 Min. Read )

‘On Contact’: Matt Taibbi on How an ‘Insane Clown President’ Played America’s Political System

Staff / Truthdig Feb 13, 2017 Chris Hedges and Matt Taibbi have a pretty good idea -- and in this clip, a compelling dialogue -- about how Donald Trump made US politics work for him Chris Hedges and Matt Taibbi have a pretty good idea -- and in this clip, a compelling dialogue -- about how Donald Trump made U. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Who’s Really to Blame for Fake News

By Neal Gabler / Moyers & Co. Dec 2, 2016 Look in the mirror, America. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

Matt Taibbi Warns That an ‘Even Less Responsive Oligarchy’ Could Follow a Trump Defeat

Staff / Truthdig Jul 4, 2016 Another terrifying movement has risen in response to right-wing demagoguery; a University of Michigan professor is suing the U.S. government over "the law that killed Aaron Swartz"; meanwhile, five lawyers are responsible for 440 death sentences. These discoveries and more after the jump.Trump is going to lose this election, then live on as the reason for an emboldened, even less-responsive oligarchy. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )