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Breast Milk Protein Fights HIV

Staff / Truthdig Oct 28, 2013 Scientists have discovered why only a small percentage of babies contract HIV when breastfed by mothers who have been infected with the virus; Taiwan's new police uniforms are extremely frightening; and David Petraeus is using his new position in academia to promote profiteering health care and fracking industries. These discoveries and more after the jump. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Truthdigger of the Week: Russell Brand

BLANK Oct 27, 2013 In his recent print and television appearances, British comedian Russell Brand, one of the freest men on Earth, has given the left a priceless opportunity.In his recent print and television appearances, the British comedian, one of the freest men on Earth, has given the left a priceless opportunity. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

Revolution a la Russell Brand (Video)

Staff / Truthdig Oct 25, 2013 The actor-comedian-turned-revolutionary tells Jeremy Paxman of the BBC's "Newsnight" that a massive change is on the way in a 10-minute interview that will have you up in arms about the current state of democracy. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

‘Look at These Ridiculous Boots’

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig Oct 7, 2013 Russell Brand's absurd description of humanity's best prospects for salvation is an apt example of the corporate media-shaped chaos of understanding moving around inside many people's heads. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Politics Turn Your Brain to Mush

Staff / Truthdig Sep 18, 2013 New studies show that when people have been misinformed, offering the correct facts makes them only more obstinate; social media causes a lot of misinformation when it comes to reporting; and why did ESPN pull the plug on an investigation into head trauma? These discoveries and more after the jump. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Russell Brand Banned From Awards Party for Speaking Truth to Rich People

Peter Z. Scheer / Truthdig Sep 10, 2013 The comedian, who received the ironically titled Oracle Award from GQ last week, went on to poke fun at his hosts, the fashion world and event sponsor Hugo Boss, who made the Nazis "look fucking fantastic." He was banned from the afterparty. Judging by this video of his speech, Brand probably welcomed the disinvitation. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Chris Hedges Featured in ‘I Am Bradley Manning’ Video

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Jun 5, 2013 The Truthdig columnist is part of a group of celebrities, journalists and activists who are featured in a new video voicing their support for whistle-blowing Army Pfc. Bradley Manning, whose trial for sending hundreds of thousands of classified documents to WikiLeaks has just gotten underway. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )