One Way Ralph Northam Can Redeem Himself

Kali Holloway / Independent Media Institute Feb 14, 2019 If the Virginia governor is really interested in racial reconciliation, he can start by removing his state's Confederate monuments. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Blackface, Other Insensitivities Ran Rampant in ’80s Culture

RUSSELL CONTRERAS / The Associated Press Feb 10, 2019 At the time Virginia's future political leaders wore black makeup in college for fun, Dan Aykroyd wore it too—in the comedy "Trading Places." Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Racist Photo Prompts Candidates to Address Issue

The Associated Press Feb 2, 2019 Virginia's attorney general is calling for Gov. Ralph Northam to resign. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

#MeToo Movement Looms Over Jury Selection in Cosby Case

KRISTEN DE GROOT / The Associated Press Apr 1, 2018 Some potential jurors in the comedian's sexual assault retrial could be more hostile toward him, others more likely to think men are being unfairly accused. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Quincy Jones Knows Why Hillary Clinton Is So Disliked

Eric Ortiz / Truthdig Feb 8, 2018 In a wide-ranging, unfiltered interview with Vulture, the music legend discusses his relationships with the Clintons and the Trumps and more. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Neverland

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Liz Taylor Meets Jacko in Heaven

Jozef Danglar Gertli, Cagle Cartoons, Slovakia Mar 27, 2011 Dig deeper

Chris Hedges on Obama, Michael Jackson, ‘Empire of Illusion’

BLANK Jan 8, 2010 Never one to shrink from a strong debate, "Empire of Illusion: The End of Literacy and the Triumph of Spectacle" author and Truthdig columnist Chris Hedges comes out swinging in this lecture recorded last month, giving his audience at the New School in New York City more than a few big ideas to grapple with about our current president, the state of our democracy and the cancer of celebrity culture in contemporary American society. Truthdig columnist Chris Hedges comes out swinging in this lecture about the state of our democracy and the cancer of celebrity culture in American society. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

21st Century Saint

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®IP Michael Jackson

Mike Luckovich / Truthdig Aug 11, 2009 Dig deeper

The Man in the Mirror

Chris Hedges / Truthdig Jul 13, 2009 The commercial exploitation of Michael Jackson’s death was orchestrated by the corporate forces that rendered him insane. He was infected by the moral nihilism and personal disintegration that are at the core of our corporate culture. He was a reflection of us in the extreme. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

L.A. Taxpayers Hit With MJ Memorial Bill

Staff / Truthdig Jul 10, 2009 When the Los Angeles Lakers won the NBA championship in June, the team and private donors paid the $2 million tab for the victory celebration The same can't be said for Michael Jackson's July 7 public memorial at Staples Center, unfortunately. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )