Janelle Monáe’s Dazzling Video ‘Dirty Computer’ Demands Viewing

Natasha Hakimi Zapata / Truthdig Dec 9, 2018 Replete with queer imagery, the artist's new "emotion picture" offers a repudiation of racism and a celebration of progressive values. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Broadway Celebrates ‘What America Should Be’

MARK KENNEDY / The Associated Press May 2, 2018 Tony Awards voters give a nod to everything from the goofy to the grotesque, handing out nominations in double digits to a variety of shows. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Prince’s Seed Money in Clean-Tech Incubator Is Sign O’ the Times

Staff / Truthdig Jun 12, 2017 Before his abrupt death a year ago, the pop musician made an investment in green energy that's now helping solar startups weather an assault by President Trump. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Prince’s Islamophilia as a Problem: ‘It’s Fun to Be in Islamic Countries’

Juan Cole / Truthdig Apr 24, 2016 The late musician Prince said in a 2011 interview in The Guardian: “It’s fun being in Islamic countries, to know there’s only one religion. There’s order. You wear a burqa. There’s no choice. People are happy with that.” But it's not quite that simple. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

The World Has Lost All Sense of Perspective When We Mourn the Passing of Prince but Not 500 Migrants

Staff / Truthdig Apr 24, 2016 “Has something gone adrift within the moral compass of our ‘news’ reporting?” asks Robert Fisk at The Independent. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

‘Left, Right & Center’: Time for the Candidates to Pivot to the Center?

Staff / Truthdig Apr 23, 2016 On KCRW's “Left, Right & Center” on Friday, Truthdig Editor in Chief Robert Scheer and the other panelists ask whether we’re seeing a new, moderate Trump and where the presidential candidates stand after the New York primary. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

When Doves Cry

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Artists, Political Figures Respond to the Death of Legendary Pop Artist Prince

Staff / Truthdig Apr 22, 2016 The musician, 57, was found dead at his home following earlier reports of severe flu-like symptoms. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Sweet 16 Parties: Recession-Proof?

Staff / Truthdig Mar 23, 2010 This is good news for the tiara-wearing teen set, perhaps bad news for humanity in general: According to the Los Angeles Times, business is brisk for that sparkly and slightly grotesque niche of the special-events industry that targets (continued) . Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

A Royal Blunder

Eugene Robinson / Truthdig Mar 4, 2008 It was Prince Harry's dream to fight in a war, and the British press, normally cutthroat, agreed to let him live it. How sweet. If only it didn't violate the obligations of journalists to their readers. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Did Prince Give an Antiwar Super Bowl Show?

Staff / Truthdig Feb 6, 2007 Check out this clip of Prince's halftime performance. Blogger Manila Ryce wonders if his covers of "All Along the Watchtower" and "The Best of You" construed a subtle anti-Iraq-war message. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )