Media Insist on Repackaging Terrifying Stories as ‘Uplifting’

Alan MacLeod / FAIR Jul 21, 2019 A popular news trend of supposedly positive stories reveal the dire conditions of late capitalism so many Americans now live under. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

Robert Parry Was One of the Good Guys

Norman Solomon / The Nation Jan 31, 2018 What made the editor and publisher of Consortiumnews a trailblazer for independent journalism also burned bridges with the media establishment. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Bill Clinton’s Legacy of Denial

Robert Scheer / Truthdig Jun 6, 2016 Endorsing the Republican agenda of financial industry deregulation, reversing New Deal safeguards, President Clinton caused more damage to the American economy in the long run than any president since Herbert Hoover.That has always been the man’s special gift—to rise above, and indeed benefit from, the messes he created. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Newsweek’s Bitcoin Hypocrisy

BLANK Mar 8, 2014 In exposing the identity of a man persuasively argued to have invented the virtual currency, Newsweek's deciders also reported that he likely has $400 million stashed away somewhere. Then they told everyone how to find him. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Unveiling Bitcoin’s Creator, Satoshi Nakamoto

Staff / Truthdig Mar 7, 2014 Newsweek journalist Leah McGrath Goodman claims to have revealed the face, name, location and other key details about the founder and original coder of Bitcoin, Satoshi Nakamoto. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

General David Petraeus on How Best to Live

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig Nov 10, 2012 Days before David Petraeus resigned from his post as director of the CIA for having an extramarital affair, The Daily Beast’s Newsreek Newsweek column published the general’s “Rules for Living” as documented by his biographer and mistress, Paula Broadwell. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

The End of Newsweek

Nate Beeler, Cagle Cartoons, The Columbus Dispatch Oct 22, 2012 Dig deeper

‘Left, Right & Center’: Debates Old and New, Newsweek and George McGovern

Staff / Truthdig Oct 20, 2012 Truthdig Editor-in-Chief Bob Scheer reflects on George McGovern’s life on this week's "Left, Right and Center." The panelists also consider whether next week's presidential debate on foreign policy, which comes days after the spirited and contentious second encounter between the candidates, will focus on China, Afghanistan withdrawal and Libya. Or will it center on economics and America's financial strength around the world? Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Gore Vidal Speaks Seriously Ill of the Dead

BLANK Aug 6, 2012 In this essay, first published in 2008, the iconic author objected to Newsweek's obituary of his onetime rival, William F Buckley, a "knightly man" who stood up to "bullies" like Gore Vidal by verbally gay-bashing him on national televisionIn this essay, first published in 2008, Gore Vidal objected to Newsweek's obituary of his onetime rival, William F Buckley . Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Romney’s Gaffe Diplomacy, Democrats’ Gay Marriage Platform, and More

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Jul 31, 2012 A look at the day's political happenings, including a Democratic National Convention speaker announcement and Newsweek calling Mitt a wimp. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Bill Maher on ‘Conan’: Obama Not First Gay President

Staff / Truthdig May 16, 2012 When Newsweek published a cover this week that declared Obama America's "first gay president" after he came out in favor of same-sex marriage, it raised some eyebrows. On Tuesday, comedian Bill Maher addressed the controversial cover during an interview with Conan O'Brien. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

American Media, Stay Away From Me

Staff / Truthdig Dec 4, 2011 American news media outlets such as Time and Newsweek are keeping the U.S. in the dark about world issues; a Silicon Valley startup has dreamed up a ship for international techies to avoid immigration problems; and Wi-Fi and cellphones are making us sick—or are they? These discoveries and more after the jump. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )