Errol Morris Is as Scared as You Are

Jacob Sugarman / Truthdig Nov 15, 2019 The legendary documentarian opens up about his new film, "American Dharma," his fear of Steve Bannon and what makes compelling propaganda. Dig deeper ( 12 Min. Read )

Who Appointed Mark Zuckerberg Head of the Thought Police?

Marc Steiner / The Real News Network Oct 30, 2019 Facebook broke its own rules by removing a political ad. Now Adriel Hampton is running for governor until the site cleans up its act. Dig deeper ( 11 Min. Read )

Watch Ocasio-Cortez’s Epic Takedown of Mark Zuckerberg (Video)

Truthdig Oct 24, 2019 At a congressional hearing, the progressive star questions the Facebook CEO about more than a couple of things he likely wasn't expecting. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Facebook and FTC: Hammer or Slap on the Wrist?

BARBARA ORTUTAY / The Associated Press Jul 24, 2019 The Federal Trade Commission's record $5 billion fine and new oversight of Facebook don't go as far as many critics would have liked. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

‘The Great Hack’ Shows How Facebook Got Your Number

Jordan Riefe / Truthdig Jul 23, 2019 For an Oscar-nominated filmmaking team, what started as a documentary on the Sony hack morphed into Cambridge Analytica’s brain hack. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

FTC Reportedly Approves $5 Billion Settlement With Facebook

The Associated Press Jul 12, 2019 The record-setting fine for privacy violations wouldn't have much of an effect on the company with nearly $56 billion in revenue last year. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Just an Innocent Content Platform (Video)

Mark Fiore / Truthdig May 30, 2019 Even though it’s not even close to the most egregious falsehood disseminated on Facebook, the doctored video of a “drunk” Nancy Pelosi helped laid bare a corporate culture of content at all costs. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Facebook Anticipates $5 Billion Fine Over Privacy Violations

BARBARA ORTUTAY / The Associated Press Apr 24, 2019 In addition to an investigation by the Federal Trade Commission, the social media platform is facing other probes in the U.S. and Europe. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Facebook Facing Criminal Probe Over Data Sharing

Ilana Novick / Truthdig Mar 14, 2019 The beleaguered social network is already battling multiple lawsuits and is also facing record fines. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Will Brazil’s New President Usher In a Return to Dictatorship?

Sonali Kolhatkar / Truthdig Jan 10, 2019 The signs aren’t looking good for the South American nation’s future, and they point to similar problems in the U.S. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Facebook Let Smartphone Companies Access Your Private Data

Ilana Novick Nov 13, 2018 The company did so without user permission. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Tim Cook’s Call for New Privacy Law Isn’t What It Seems

Jacob Sugarman / Truthdig Oct 24, 2018 During a conference in Brussels, the Apple exec inveighs against the "data-industrial complex." Just don't confuse him with Ralph Nader. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )