Ari Paul / FAIRJun 5, 2019
An extremist phrase is seeping into mainstream media discourse, creating a dangerous situation with an ominous historical context. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )
Jacob Bacharach / TruthdigMay 13, 2019
The conservative pundit is being roasted for a disastrous interview with the BBC, but he exposed himself as an intellectual fraud long ago. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )
Join our newsletterStay up to date with the latest from Truthdig. Join the Truthdig Newsletter for our latest publications.
Reed Richardson / FAIRMay 23, 2018
Corporate media have given platforms to those who claim, with little to no firm evidence, that Donald Trump’s election is the fault of political correctness. Dig deeper ( 14 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigAug 31, 2016
The renowned comedian and author, who died Monday at the age of 83, appeared in politically progressive films and advocated for stem cell research. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigAug 10, 2016
"We can pretend that [political correctness will] make a better world because we’ll all be pleasant with each other, but if you don’t know about the Nazis and who they are, then they become the hidden enemy," says Kelly Carlin (shown), daughter of the late comedian. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )
By Jim Sleeper / AlterNetFeb 15, 2016
A national campaign to blame campus distempers on politically correct liberals has found yet another target in angry students and anxious administrators. Dig deeper ( 12 Min. Read )
Juan Cole / TruthdigJan 21, 2016
The term “political correctness” has a long and varying history, but what do Donald Trump and Sarah Palin mean when they attack it? Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )
Eugene Robinson / TruthdigJan 12, 2016
For Democrats who might be rooting for the Republican presidential contender, thinking he would be easy to beat in November, I have some advice: Be careful what you wish for. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigJan 9, 2016
“Everything is a culture war now,” grouses sports humor writer DJ Gallo. “And it’s impossible to avoid, even in the movies and sports many of us go to in hopes of finding a brief respite from all the yelling we find online and off.” Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
Eugene Robinson / TruthdigNov 24, 2015
The Republican presidential candidates and the far-right echo chamber have made "politically correct" an all-purpose dismissal for facts and opinions they don't want to hear. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
By John OgdenSep 1, 2015
Rafe Esquith, teaching phenom of fifth-graders at Hobart Elementary School, ran afoul of the school’s administration, initially because of a joke overheard by a colleague. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )
Join our newsletterDon't miss out on the latest investigations, art critiques, provocative insights and original reporting from a progressive perspective — delivered straight to your inbox.
Now you can personalize your Truthdig experience. To bookmark your favorite articles and follow your favorite authors, please login or create a user profile.
Now you can personalize your Truthdig experience. To bookmark your favorite articles and follow your favorite authors, upgrade to supporter.
Editorial Cartoons
