Oliver Sacks, Neurological Innovator and ‘Awakenings’ Author, Dies at 82

Kasia Anderson / Truthdig Aug 31, 2015 Hollywood might have granted him fame, but the renowned psychiatrist's valuable work deserved to be amplified, however the means. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Chris Rock on Race, Fox News and ‘Kind of’ Losing Bill Cosby

Donald Kaufman / Truthdig Dec 3, 2014 Chris Rock may be verging on 50, but he's not showing many signs of mellowing with age -- even if he does have to force the odd Uber joke here and there to look relevant. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

‘Left, Right & Center’: Tragedy in Ferguson, Al-Maliki Steps Down, Hillary Speaks Out

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig Aug 16, 2014 Truthdig Editor-in-Chief Robert Scheer and the other "Left, Right & Center" panelists discuss the police response to furious crowds after the shooting of Michael Brown; the stepping down of Iraq’s prime minister; Hillary Clinton criticizing President Obama in an Atlantic interview; and remembrances of Robin Williams and Lauren Bacall. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Ranting About Robin Williams, Limbaugh Exposes a Hole in His Own Soul

Joe Conason / Truthdig Aug 16, 2014 Having infuriated millions of Robin Williams fans with insensitive remarks on the late actor's suicide, Rush Limbaugh now blames the "liberal media" and "despicable leftists" for distorting his innocent message. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

‘Blackfish’s’ Role in SeaWorld’s Stock Crashing

Staff / Truthdig Aug 14, 2014 A documentary about the treatment of animals at SeaWorld could have a lot to do with its plummeting shares; the militarization of U.S. suburbs is something we all need to pay close attention to; meanwhile, a black person is killed by authorities or pseudo-authorities every 28 hours in America. These discoveries and more after the jump. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Depression

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Robin Williams’ Masks

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RIP Robin Williams

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Russell Brand: Is a World That Robin Williams Can’t Live In Broken?

Natasha Hakimi Zapata / Truthdig Aug 13, 2014 The comedian reflects on the death of one of the funniest men ever, tying it to "the overarching misery of our times," in his latest episode of "The Trews." Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Robin Williams

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There Will Never Be Another Robin Williams

Peter Z. Scheer / Truthdig Aug 12, 2014 He was arguably the funniest man alive, until, shockingly, he wasn't. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Robin Williams as Atheist Tiger in Baghdad

Staff / Truthdig Apr 1, 2011 The comedian and actor best known for his manic motormouth is starring on Broadway in "Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo." Williams plays the tiger and, according to The New York Times, he plays it well. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )