Can’t We Pause the Culture War and Just Watch the Game?

Staff / Truthdig Jan 9, 2016 “Everything is a culture war now,” grouses sports humor writer DJ Gallo. “And it’s impossible to avoid, even in the movies and sports many of us go to in hopes of finding a brief respite from all the yelling we find online and off.” Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

VIDEO: George W. Bush — in the Form of Will Ferrell on ‘SNL’– Explains Why He’s Running Again

Staff / Truthdig Dec 13, 2015 "The field of Republicans out there is so messed up," declares the comedian as he plays the 43rd president, "I figured, makes you miss me, doesn't it?" Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Immigrant Views of Dubai, the ‘World’s Fastest Growing City’

Sonali Kolhatkar / Truthdig Feb 18, 2014 The city has a dark underbelly that includes harsh treatment of its immigrant labor force and an intolerance for criticism. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

GOP Lawmaker’s ‘Socialist’ Obama Claim, Will Ferrell’s Mayoral Endorsement, and More

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Feb 14, 2013 A look at the day's political happenings, including an assertion made by Sen. Marco Rubio during his SOTU response is questioned and the Republicans' so-called Benghazi witch hunt makes its way into Treasury secretary nominee Jack Lew's confirmation hearing. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Brother, Can You Spare a Few Billion More?

Staff / Truthdig Sep 23, 2009 Those poor, beleaguered health insurance honchos would be totally out to sea without the help of Hollywood's best and brightest -- Jon Hamm, Will Ferrell and Olivia Wilde among them -- to launch a dinghy of hope their way in the form of this timely PSA. Down with the public option! Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Ferrell Channels Bush in Farewell Spoof

Staff / Truthdig Jan 16, 2009 With George W. Bush's departure from the White House also comes a loss for the comedians who've enjoyed an eight-year field day at Bush's expense, such as Will Ferrell here, who takes one last crack at W. while he's still president in this mock(ing) farewell address. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Obama Goes to Hollywood, Take Two

Staff / Truthdig Sep 18, 2008 Barack Obama's fundraising extravaganza in Hollywood Tuesday night raised a whopping $9 million for his presidential campaign and the Democratic Party -- the single highest figure ever raised by a candidate in one go, as MSNBC anchor Alex Witt points out in this clip. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )