Who Edits the Wikipedia Editors?

CELISA CALACAL / Independent Media Institute Feb 5, 2019 The online encyclopedia relies on 250,000 users to maintain its integrity, but pitfalls in the system can allow "facts" to be distorted. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

‘Paradise Papers’ Show Tax Havens Are Central to Western Capitalism

Staff and Larry Gross / Truthdig Nov 12, 2017 Author Thomas Frank discusses revelations regarding tax avoidance by some of the world's wealthiest people; in other news, an analysis of Wikipedia reveals a surprising fact. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Federal Judge Throws Out Lawsuit by ACLU and Nation Magazine Against the NSA

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig Oct 24, 2015 In dismissing the plaintiffs’ claim that they were threatened by unwarranted surveillance, the judge ludicrously reasoned that, because the NSA did not admit to its spying, the plaintiffs' fears were "subjective." Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Why Did Wikipedia Get Rid of a Bunch of Feminist Editors?

Staff / Truthdig Jan 26, 2015 Something bizarre happened on Wikipedia after what's known as "Gamergate" took place; the Jewish journalist who broke the story of Alberto Nisman's death in Argentina was forced to flee the country; meanwhile, a man in California reveals a hilarious new danger of walking while texting. These discoveries and more after the jump. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Walmart’s Cashing In on the Occupy Movement

Staff / Truthdig Dec 20, 2013 For $52 you can own a poster of the Occupy Wall Street encampment, courtesy of Walmart; police officers in Texas can get search warrants based on a future crime they somehow foresee; meanwhile, a group of editors is trying to correct varied translations on Wikipedia. These discoveries and more after the jump. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Wikipedia Will Keep Its Servers in the U.S. — For Now

Peter Z. Scheer / Truthdig Nov 27, 2013 Should the world's busiest curator of information relocate its databanks to another country in light of the NSA hacking revelations? Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Plagiarist Rand Paul

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Rand Paul

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Chinese Doctors Violently Attacked Over Medical Costs

Staff / Truthdig Oct 26, 2013 China's government is trying to enhance security in hospitals to protect health care providers from patients' furious relatives; Obama seems completely indifferent to outrage over the NSA leaks; meanwhile, Wikipedia's volunteer workforce is dwindling. These discoveries and more after the jump. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Social Security’s Launch Was Also Botched

Staff / Truthdig Oct 25, 2013 Plenty of government programs had rough starts, but no one remembers anymore; mysterious phallic sculptures are disappearing from a tourist site in Iran; meanwhile, America is nowhere near as diverse as we think. These discoveries and more after the jump. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Calling All Feminists: It’s Time to Edit Wikipedia

Staff / Truthdig Aug 24, 2013 It’s no secret the online encyclopedia has a shortage of female editors; founder Jimmy Wales said 87 percent are men, and the staff acknowledged that this fact has slanted the content. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )