Ellen Goodman: The ‘Boy Crisis’ Is a Red Herring

Ellen Goodman / Truthdig Jul 6, 2006 Although it's sexier and more startling to talk about boys falling behind girls in schools, the real dividing line is race and class. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Gay Talese: The Truthdig Interview

Blair Golson / Truthdig May 3, 2006 The legendary father of New Journalism discusses his first new book in 14 years; the fallout of his wife's publication of James Frey's fabricated memoir; and how he may have spawned the "The Sopranos." Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )