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Truthdig Wins National Arts and Entertainment Journalism Awards

Staff / Truthdig Dec 4, 2017 The Los Angeles Press Club honors Paul Von Blum in the Books/Art/Design category for "his excellent critical analysis [and] incisive commentary." Also honored are columnist Chris Hedges and critic Jordan Riefe. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Chris Hedges and Wallace Shawn on Politics, Playwriting and Power (Video)

BLANK May 31, 2017 In the latest episode of "On Contact," Hedges sits down with the actor, playwright and essayist to discuss Shawn's new book, "Night Thoughts." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

‘The Designated Mourner’: A Play on Authoritarianism, Restaged for the Trump Era

Jordan Riefe / Truthdig May 12, 2017 Twenty years after its debut, playwright Wallace Shawn’s drama has taken on new meaning for American theatergoers. (Shawn is pictured at left.) Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Playwright Sees Blatant Racism in ADL Ad About Israel’s Killing of Children in Gaza

Staff / Truthdig Aug 27, 2014 Wallace Shawn translated an ad by the Anti-Defamation League into "plain English" and he found a disturbing message; a Chinese chef meets his end when cooking with a dangerous ingredient; meanwhile, a binational Israel-Palestine state may not be as far off as many think. These discoveries and more after the jump. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Wallace Shawn Discusses Playing for Glenn Greenwald

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig Jan 31, 2014 The beloved playwright and actor Wallace “Wally” Shawn just returned from Brazil where he performed his play "The Designated Mourner" for journalist Glenn Greenwald. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )