Reclaiming Difference

Paul Von Blum / Truthdig Oct 4, 2019 A new anthology shines light on differently abled artists, including Sandie Yi, born with two digits on each hand and foot, whose art forces viewers to reconsider beauty. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Truthdig Wins 10 Prizes at the 60th Annual Southern California Journalism Awards

Staff / Truthdig Jun 25, 2018 The news website, which received 19 nominations from the Los Angeles Press Club, earns three first-place prizes, six second-place awards and one third-place finish. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Armenia’s Velvet Revolution: Ruben Malayan’s Posters of Protest and Hope

Paul Von Blum / Truthdig Jun 21, 2018 The artist’s works document a monumental step toward democracy in his home country and offer stunning examples of the art of the protest poster. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

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Armenian Artist Ruben Malayan’s Protest Posters Usher in a New Era

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Truthdig Wins National Arts and Entertainment Journalism Awards

Staff / Truthdig Dec 4, 2017 The Los Angeles Press Club honors Paul Von Blum in the Books/Art/Design category for "his excellent critical analysis [and] incisive commentary." Also honored are columnist Chris Hedges and critic Jordan Riefe. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Make Art, Not War

Paul Von Blum / Truthdig Feb 3, 2017 Political posters can contribute enormously to street demonstrations that will inevitably increase in both number and intensity. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

The Restoration of a Mural Is the Resurrection of Lost History

Paul Von Blum / Truthdig Jan 21, 2016 Noni Olabisi’s painting "To Protect and Serve"—perhaps the most controversial mural in Los Angeles in the past 80 years—features a positive depiction of the Black Panther Party and its contributions to the African-American community. Such information about the party's constructive role is nowhere to be found in school textbooks. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

2015 in Review: Truthdig’s Books of the Year

Roisin Davis / Truthdig Jan 1, 2016 A look back at some of our favorites from the reading stack. Dig deeper ( 12 Min. Read )

House Keys, Not Handcuffs

Paul Von Blum / Truthdig Jul 11, 2015 A new book asks its readers to understand that the homeless in America need homes and serious social and public health services, not arrests, prosecution, police harassment and the continuing criminalization of the poor. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Why Famous People Lie About Combat

Staff / Truthdig Feb 28, 2015 This week on Truthdig Radio in association with KPFK: It's Peter Scheer's last show. Also, a retired federal agent is for the legalization of all drugs; the United States hates controversial art; the Veterans Affairs secretary is a liar; and more. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

The United States Has a Long and Dishonorable Record of Artistic Censorship

Paul Von Blum / Truthdig Feb 24, 2015 Despite recent proclamations of our dedication to freedom of speech, artists in every medium have encountered problems with authorities over the content of their creative expressions. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

The Logbooks

Paul Von Blum / Truthdig Oct 4, 2014 Journalist Anne Farrow has written a profoundly personal reflection on historical memory, based on her discovery of Atlantic slave trade logbooks, and on her mother’s painful descent into dementia. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )