Michael Bloomberg’s Racism Goes Well Beyond Stop-and-Frisk

Ilana Novick / Truthdig Feb 17, 2020 In 2011, he told "PBS NewsHour" that many black and Latino men “don’t know how to behave in the workplace.” Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

PBS Anchor Judy Woodruff Warns That the Recent Attacks on the Press Subvert Democracy

Robert Scheer / Truthdig Feb 18, 2017 Truthdig Editor in Chief Robert Scheer sits down with the co-anchor and managing editor of "PBS NewsHour" to discuss the future of journalism and the need for a more diverse media. Transcript added. Dig deeper ( 21 Min. Read )

The ‘P’ in PBS Should Stand for ‘Plutocratic’ or ‘Pentagon’

Paul Street / Truthdig Oct 28, 2016 The American broadcaster depends on foundations, corporations and wealthy individuals to pay for much of its programming. This private funding undermines the integrity of the "independent" journalism it bankrolls. Dig deeper ( 13 Min. Read )

Did PBS Censor Jill Stein’s Comments on Hillary Clinton and the TPP?

Staff / Truthdig Aug 31, 2016 In a recent video compilation, YouTube commentator Matt Orfalea added parts of an answer the Green Party presidential candidate recently gave on PBS' "NewsHour," arguing that the portions left out on the air are crucial to Stein's arguments against Clinton. In a recent video compilation, YouTube commentator Matt Orfalea added parts of an answer the Green Party presidential candidate recently gave on PBS' "NewsHour," arguing that the portions left out on the air are crucial to Stein's arguments against Clinton. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Watch Again: President Obama Tells Gun Store Owner That No One Is Coming for His Weapons (Video)

Staff / Truthdig Jun 13, 2016 The National Rifle Association's propaganda is preventing us from passing reasonable gun laws, Obama told him. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

VIDEO: Why Students From Low-Income Families Are More Likely to Drop Out of College

Natasha Hakimi Zapata / Truthdig Aug 19, 2015 Even when financial aid covers the cost of higher education, many students from poor backgrounds leave college without finishing their four-year degree for a reason some may not expect. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )