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Is the Much-Feared ‘Dystopian AI Future’ Already Here?

Beatrice Dias / FAIR Nov 24, 2023 Media narratives on the existential threat of AI look to industry leaders for advice, instead of examining the underlying systemic issues. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Protests and Celebrations Mark Women’s Day, Despite Threats

By ADAM GELLER Mar 8, 2020 Tensions marred some celebrations, but women still marched en mass in cities around the world, even those affected by the coronavirus. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Frieze L.A., The Sequel: Revenge of the White Patriarchy

Jordan Riefe / Truthdig Feb 14, 2020 Though diversity is a driving ethos of this year's event in Los Angeles, the art world is still deeply invested in sidelining people of color. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Slavoj Žižek Nails ‘Game of Thrones’ Unsatisfying Finale

Natasha Hakimi Zapata / Truthdig May 23, 2019 The Slovenian philosopher deconstructs the reactionary message of the popular show's sloppy narrative and computer-generated imagery. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Joe Biden Unmasked

Tangerine Bolen / Truthdig Apr 16, 2019 His creepy behavior toward females illustrates how patriarchy is so deeply ingrained in our culture that it's hard to see for what it is. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

Cornel West: We’re Staring Down Global Neofascist Rule

Sharmini Peries / The Real News Network Jan 2, 2019 The acclaimed author and civil rights activist calls for an international movement to combat the rising tide of authoritarianism worldwide. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

The 10 Best ‘Scheer Intelligence’ Episodes of 2018

Staff / Truthdig Dec 31, 2018 Featuring journalists, whistleblowers, musicians and more, this year's interviews capture an America at a unique crossroads in its history. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Activist Zeros In on Canada’s Indigenous Women

Julie Bindel / Truthdig Dec 13, 2018 Cherry Smiley believes the government hasn’t done enough to correct conditions that resulted in nearly 3,000 murdered or missing women since the 1970s. Dig deeper ( 9 Min. Read )

A Matter of Life and Death

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Case of Missing Pakistani Children Is Also About Corruption

Zubeida Mustafa / Truthdig Oct 8, 2018 A devastating case is bringing Pakistan's biggest social and political issues—police corruption, patriarchal injustice—to the fore once again. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

On the Anniversary of #MeToo, a Look at Our Best Reports

Staff / Truthdig Oct 5, 2018 Friday marks a year since a New York Times piece about Hollywood heavyweight Harvey Weinstein sparked a viral movement against sexual violence in its many forms. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Balls to the Walls

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