The Mirage of Justice

Chris Hedges / Truthdig Jan 18, 2016 There seldom are trials for the poor. Instead, under threat of draconian sentences, they are forced to accept plea bargains. The system is a sham set up for elites with godlike powers who seek to advance themselves and their agendas at the expense of the downtrodden. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

Golden Globes: A Contender for Best Comedy

Carrie Rickey / Truthdig Jan 12, 2016 The scandal-plagued awards show gets a nod for spotting groundbreakers, but the back-scratching nature of the ceremony makes it a little hard to swallow. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Here’s Why the New ‘Family Friendly Work’ Fad Is a Fraud

Robert Reich / Truthdig Aug 17, 2015 I’m delighted Netflix and other high-powered firms are offering family-friendly work. But I take most of the news with a grain of silicon, and so should you. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Victory in D.C.: FCC Votes in Favor of New Net Neutrality Rules (Video)

Kasia Anderson / Truthdig Feb 26, 2015 Score one for net neutrality advocates, and strike one for big telecom and cable companies -- not to mention a good many Republicans.Score one for net neutrality advocates, and strike one for big telecom and cable companies—not to mention a good many Republicans. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

The Best of Larry’s List 2014

Staff / Truthdig Dec 25, 2014 Here are some odds and ends that may have escaped you in the 2014 news cycle, as collected by our very own Larry Gross. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

‘For Cinephiles, Netflix Is Less and Less an Option’

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig Sep 14, 2014 Netflix users seeking rare or less commercially valued titles are finding the company's streaming and DVD mailer service unequal to their desires, a development that prompts the question of whether technology and free enterprise have led audiences down a dark road to a narrower cultural selection. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Kevin Spacey and Stephen Colbert Teach Obama How to Be an Effective President

Natasha Hakimi Zapata / Truthdig Sep 4, 2014 In response to some media pundits' wishes that the fictional president from Netflix's "House of Cards" deal with ISIS instead of Barack Obama doing so, the ever excellent Frank Underwood paid his fellow South Carolinian a visit on "The Colbert Report" on Wednesday. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Guess Why Rep. Paul Ryan Couldn’t Bring Himself to Watch ‘House of Cards’

Peter Z. Scheer / Truthdig Aug 16, 2014 The hit Netflix political thriller starring Kevin Spacey and Robin Wright has won three Emmys and delighted countless viewers. Rep. Paul Ryan, R-Wis., is not among them. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Don’t Be Fooled: FCC Chairman Appears Determined to F Up the Internet

Peter Z. Scheer / Truthdig May 13, 2014 Under immense pressure from corporations and consumers alike, former cable-industry-lobbyist-turned-FCC-chair Tom Wheeler will reportedly revise his scheme to create an Internet toll road, but early reports suggest the new version will make no difference. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Netflix to Raise Prices for New Customers

Peter Z. Scheer / Truthdig Apr 22, 2014 The streaming video service announced it would raise prices by one or two dollars for new customers only, however existing subscribers will likely see their bills match newcomers at some point in the future. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

How Corrupt Is the Obama Administration?

Staff / Truthdig Apr 13, 2014 A retiring prosecutor reveals just how unlawful the SEC is; the Netflix show "House of Cards" has helped China's image in the U.S.; meanwhile, the long-term unemployment crisis must be resolved. These discoveries and more after the jump. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Are Internet Providers Slowing Down Netflix on Purpose?

Staff / Truthdig Feb 24, 2014 Verizon, Comcast and others are claiming slow streaming is due to congestion, but it may be a ploy to get users to pay for faster service; an international charity highlighted Syrian children's needs with a heartwarming experiment; meanwhile, Uganda's president signed a harsh anti-gay bill. These discoveries and more after the jump. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )