Feds Bring New Sex Crimes Charges Against R. Kelly

SARA BURNETT and CARYN ROUSSEAU / The Associated Press Jul 12, 2019 The singer, who already faces state charges, is accused of attempting to silence his victims with bribes, blackmail and physical abuse. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Ilhan Omar Won’t Be Cowed by Trump

Amy Goodman and Denis Moynihan / Democracy Now! May 2, 2019 If her latest remarks are any indication, the Minnesota congresswoman refuses to let death threats dull her criticism of the president. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Tape Reportedly Appears to Show R. Kelly Sexually Abusing Girls

STEPHEN R. GROVES / The Associated Press Mar 10, 2019 A man who finds a recording of someone who appears to be the R&B singer sexually abusing girls while cleaning out an old videotape collection. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

After Decades of Described Abuse, Time Is Up for R. Kelly

Naomi LaChance / Truthdig Feb 22, 2019 An Illinois grand jury indictment may finally bring justice for African-American women and girls. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Seven Women Accuse Singer Ryan Adams of Inappropriate Behavior

The Associated Press Feb 14, 2019 Each claims the artist offered to further her career until things turned sexual, when he became verbally and emotionally abusive. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Woody Allen Keeps Telling Us Who He Is. Women Should Listen.

Kali Holloway / AlterNet Oct 25, 2017 Someone should invent a term for that moment when you realize an artist you love is a terrible person. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Real Talk on Health Reform

Staff / Truthdig Oct 17, 2009 President Barack Obama has finally put into words what everyone already knows: that insurance companies are "deceptive and dishonest" in their efforts to kill any semblance of health care reform, no matter the cost. Now let's see if he does anything with this knowledge. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )