The Plot to Discredit and Destroy Julian Assange

Robert Scheer / Truthdig Dec 6, 2019 Several nations have played a role in the WikiLeaks publisher’s downfall as corporate media stands idly by. Dig deeper ( 27 Min. Read )

America’s Darkest Secrets Are Laid Bare in ‘The Report’

Robert Scheer / Truthdig Nov 29, 2019 A film about the Senate Intelligence Committee's report on CIA torture brings to life the reality of crimes the agency committed post-9/11. Dig deeper ( 27 Min. Read )

The Stain on America’s Soul That Will Not Wash Away

Robert Scheer / Truthdig Nov 22, 2019 Although the extent of our lawless detention program in Guantanamo Bay is something most of us know little about, it defines us all. Dig deeper ( 32 Min. Read )

The Center Cannot Hold Off Climate Catastrophe

Robert Scheer / Truthdig Nov 8, 2019 As experts worldwide try to tackle climate change with radical proposals, Yale's Daniel Etsy makes the case for a more moderate approach. Dig deeper ( 27 Min. Read )

There Is No Donald J. Trump Without William F. Buckley

Robert Scheer / Truthdig Nov 1, 2019 An in-depth look at a debate between James Baldwin and the conservative thinker reveals pressing truths about racism in modern America. Dig deeper ( 33 Min. Read )

The Drug Trade Isn’t Just Killing People, but the Planet Itself

Robert Scheer / Truthdig Oct 25, 2019 A gripping documentary details the surprising role drug cartels and illegal traffickers are playing in the extinction of a rare whale. Dig deeper ( 25 Min. Read )

We’re Having the Wrong Mental Health Conversation

Robert Scheer / Truthdig Oct 18, 2019 Two crises facing Americans—mental health and homelessness—are inextricably linked. The failure to see this has only made things worse. Dig deeper ( 28 Min. Read )

The American Villain Who Gave Us Donald Trump

Robert Scheer / Truthdig Oct 11, 2019 A chilling documentary about the president's mentor, Roy Cohn, explains how the notorious fixer created a president from beyond the grave. Dig deeper ( 28 Min. Read )

The Refugee Crisis Unlike You’ve Ever Seen It Before

Robert Scheer / Truthdig Oct 4, 2019 “Midnight Traveler” tells the harrowing story of Afghan director Hassan Fazili and his family’s displacement, as filmed on their cellphones. Dig deeper ( 27 Min. Read )

There Is Only One Superpower Left, and It’s Not the U.S.

Robert Scheer / Truthdig Sep 27, 2019 In a world where global opinion reigns, public diplomacy rooted in nationalism and propaganda will not save us from pressing crises. Dig deeper ( 27 Min. Read )

America Keeps Getting China All Wrong

Robert Scheer / Truthdig Sep 20, 2019 The two international giants are linked in inextricable ways, yet Americans’ understanding of China consistently lacks nuance. Dig deeper ( 27 Min. Read )

The Solution to Homelessness Is Staring Us in the Face

Robert Scheer / Truthdig Sep 13, 2019 People like Becky Dennison are working to address one of America’s most urgent crises with a disarmingly straightforward approach. Dig deeper ( 27 Min. Read )