Hollywood’s Love Affair With Racism

Robert Scheer / Truthdig Mar 15, 2019 When it comes to matters of race, the entertainment industry fails its increasingly diverse audience time and again. Dig deeper ( 25 Min. Read )

Amazon Won’t Pay a Dime in Federal Taxes This Year

Jacob Sugarman / Truthdig Feb 15, 2019 A damning new report underscores the shamelessness of the online retailer's 13-month search for a second corporate headquarters. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Censoring Commentary on War Crimes and Mass Starvation Is No Joke

Amy Goodman and Denis Moynihan Jan 3, 2019 Netflix's censorship of an episode of Hasan Minhaj's show within Saudi Arabia has implications that go far beyond the dictatorship's borders. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Netflix Removed Clip That Criticized Saudi Arabia’s Human Rights Record

Naomi LaChance / Truthdig Jan 1, 2019 The episode has been viewed on YouTube more than 1 million times. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Palestinians Offer New Details of Israel’s Botched Gaza Raid

FARES AKRAM and MOHAMMED DARAGHMEH / The Associated Press Dec 12, 2018 Anonymous Hamas officials claim Israeli agents posed as aid workers before their covers were ultimately blown. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Trump’s War on the Fed

Ellen Brown / Truthdig Nov 2, 2018 In its interest rate hikes, the Fed has “gone crazy,” the president says. The same may be said of him, but is there a method to his madness? Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

Comedian Michelle Wolf Pokes Fun at ICE in New Video

Common Dreams staff Jul 20, 2018 In a segment from her Netflix series, she riffs on the idea of a fictional campaign in which wannabe agents explain what the agency means to them. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Michelle Wolf: ‘Pro-Life’ Is a ‘Propaganda Term That Isn’t Real’ (Video)

Staff / Truthdig Jul 9, 2018 In a segment titled "Salute to Abortions," the Netflix comedian points out the hypocrisy in the anti-abortion movement at a time when the debate over reproductive rights has taken on new urgency. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Federal Judge Approves AT&T-Time Warner Merger

MARCY GORDON / The Associated Press Jun 12, 2018 The $85 billion mega-merger could usher in a wave of media consolidation while shaping how much consumers pay for streaming TV and movies. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

‘Net Neutrality’ Officially Dead, but Battle Continues

MAE ANDERSON / The Associated Press Jun 11, 2018 The demise of Obama-era internet protections could affect consumers' ability to watch and use their favorite apps and services—though not right away. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Obamas Sign Deal With Netflix

David Bauder / The Associated Press May 21, 2018 The former president and first lady have formed their own production company. The entertainment giant has offered no specifics on what shows they will make. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

The Poor People’s Campaign: Building Morality From the Ground Up

Michael Nigro / Truthdig May 19, 2018 This movement has nothing to do with left or right, Democrat or Republican, conservative or liberal. It's all about right and wrong. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )