Trump’s NFL Attack Gives League a ‘Hail Mary’

Allen Barra / Truthdig Sep 27, 2017 The president, with his latest unsportsmanlike conduct, is helping pro football avoid an ugly truth about its link to traumatic brain damage. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

Take a Stand and Kneel

Mr. Fish / Truthdig Sep 25, 2017 Dig deeper

The Abuses of History

Chris Hedges and Mr. Fish / Truthdig Sep 24, 2017 "History" often is a tool for keeping power in the hands of the elite. The controversy over Confederate monuments points up the mendacious national narrative that has been spoon-fed to Americans. Dig deeper ( 9 Min. Read )

Trump Plays to White Nationalism From North Korea to NFL

Juan Cole / Informed Comment Sep 24, 2017 The president's recent tweetstorm was intended to gain him popularity with white supremacists and covert racists on the right of the Republican Party. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Athletes Clash With Trump Over His Incendiary Remarks

Emma Niles / Truthdig Sep 23, 2017 Football and basketball players fire back after the president targets NFL player Colin Kaepernick and NBA player Stephen Curry. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

NBA Legend Wilt Chamberlain Doesn’t Get the Respect He Deserves

Allen Barra / Truthdig Feb 23, 2017 The Hall of Fame center may or may not have been the best player in pro basketball history, but undoubtedly he was the greatest. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Hubris Costs Warriors NBA Championship

Mark Heisler / Truthdig Jun 22, 2016 Owner Joe Lacob should have been the voice of reason But he—like the rest of the Golden State team—got caught up in a regular-season record chase and lost sight of the ultimate prize Owner Joe Lacob should have been the voice of reason. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Larry Wilmore Holds Nothing Back in Roast of Obama, Politicians and Media

Staff / Truthdig May 3, 2016 The comic showed he was willing to take on anyone, regardless of power or fame -- and also regardless of audience reaction. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )