RIP, Printed Village Voice

Allen Barra / Truthdig Nov 28, 2017 A former staff writer at the alternative newsweekly reminisces about the paper’s golden age in the 1980s. Dig deeper ( 12 Min. Read )

Failing Papers

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How Media Monopolies Are Undermining Democracy and Threatening Net Neutrality

BLANK Jun 9, 2017 On “Scheer Intelligence,” Truthdig Editor Robert Scheer interviews former FCC associate general counsel Mark Lloyd. Dig deeper ( 20 Min. Read )

Truthdiggers of the Week: The Women at Khabar Lahariya, a Feminist Newspaper in Rural India

Emma Niles / Truthdig Aug 21, 2016 Now in its 14th year, the publication just expanded into digital platforms in the hope of increasing readership and inspiring other young women. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

A Criminologist Explains Six Truths You Should Know About America’s Mass Shootings

Staff / Truthdig Jun 15, 2016 An expert attempts to debunk common myths about mass shootings, starting with the bonkers idea that more guns make people safer; scientists are working to condense multiple medications into "personalized" pills; and since late 2015, more Americans have been employed by online-only outlets than by newspapers. These discoveries and more after the jump. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

New York Times Shows Shameless Bias Toward Hillary Clinton

Eric Ortiz / Truthdig Mar 16, 2016 Bernie Sanders got a little love from The New York Times, but the praise was fleeting A positive Times article on Monday was toned down Tuesday and may have affected primary race voting in five states A positive Times article on Monday was toned down Tuesday, and may have affected primary race voting in five states. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

R.I.P

David Fitzsimmons, The Arizona Star, Cagle Cartoons May 12, 2015 Dig deeper

Deja Newspapers: On Getting Canned by Los Angeles Times … Again

Mark Heisler / Truthdig Nov 10, 2014 A funny thing happened on the way to my second column since the Los Angeles Times hired me back. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

‘Freedom of the Press’ Just Words on Paper in Zimbabwe

Edna Machirori / Truthdig Oct 15, 2014 As things stand now, any attempts by the Zimbabwean media to subject public officials to scrutiny and make them accountable for their actions is anathema to the powers that be. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

Hell Before Breakfast

By Becky Krystal Aug 8, 2014 Before Twitter, Skype, the Web, before even TV, there was still news. And sometimes powerful reporting needs no technology, just words. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Russell Brand Sits Down With a Philosopher to Find the ‘Truth Behind the Headlines’

Natasha Hakimi Zapata / Truthdig Apr 19, 2014 Some newspapers would have you believe you're in constant danger of being eaten by a giant South American bird around the corner from your home. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

NSA Uses Corporate News to Spread Propaganda and Silence Dissent

Donald Kaufman / Truthdig Apr 6, 2014 Investigative reporter Glenn Greenwald published an expose this week detailing how the NSA has been feeding "propaganda" to various news publications, which have happily played along. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )