paul krassner

Paul Krassner Gave a Shit About Everything

Mr. Fish / Truthdig Jul 26, 2019 The late journalist and comedian, best known for co-founding the Yippies, was a force to reckon with at every age. Dig deeper ( 17 Min. Read )

Draw Your Weapon!

Mr. Fish / Truthdig Jan 13, 2017 "The Realist Cartoons" confirms humor as an essential tool for escaping the notion that our leaders are wise and benign stewards of justice. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

Remembering Lenny Bruce

By Paul Krassner Aug 8, 2016 The controversial comedian’s problem was that he wanted to talk onstage with the same freedom he had in his living room. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

Truthdigger of the Week: Danny Schechter

Roisin Davis / Truthdig Mar 25, 2015 In a lifetime of media activism, the late journalist and human rights activist Danny Schechter was best known for his advocacy of public media and his work to inform the world of life under South Africa's apartheid regime.The late journalist and activist Danny Schechter was known for his advocacy of public media and his work to shine a spotlight on South African apartheid. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Behind the Twinkie Defense

By Paul Krassner Nov 18, 2012 News this week that Hostess will be shutting its doors brings back memories of psychiatrist Martin Blinder testifying that on the night before Dan White killed San Francisco Supervisor Harvey Milk, White "just sat there in front of the TV set, binging on Twinkies." Another psychiatrist stated, “If not for the aggravating fact of junk food, the homicides might not have taken place.” Hostess shutting its doors brings back memories of psychiatrist Martin Blinder testifying that on the night before Dan White killed San Francisco Supervisor Harvey Milk, White "just sat there in front of the TV set, binging on Twinkies." Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

Mr. Fish in Conversation With Paul Krassner: The Politics of Being a Smartass

Mr. Fish / Truthdig Oct 18, 2012 Paul Krassner, the editor of what writer Terry Southern said was "the first American publication to really tell the truth," has been called the father of the underground press He has also been called a lousy motherfucker by his establishment detractorsPaul Krassner has been called the father of the underground press. Dig deeper ( 12 Min. Read )