First Julian Assange, Then Us

Chris Hedges / Truthdig Apr 16, 2019 Chis Hedges and historian Vijay Prashad discuss the WikiLeaks founder and the threat his arrest poses to a free press and the rule of law. Dig deeper ( 16 Min. Read )

Humanitarian Relief, or Charade?

Julian Vigo / Truthdig Mar 1, 2018 The recent sexual abuse scandal involving Oxfam throws light on the potential for corruption among charitable organizations. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

The Democrats Used to Love Russian Oligarchs

By Glen Ford / Black Agenda Report Nov 17, 2017 The public impression is that the Russian oligarch connection to the U.S. is mainly a Republican affair. The truth is quite the opposite. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Trump to Name IRS Commissioner Who Will Oversee His Audit

Emily Wells / Truthdig Oct 22, 2017 Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin may be a candidate for the position. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Donald Trump Changes His Tune on Key Campaign-Trail Pledges

Kasia Anderson / Truthdig Nov 23, 2016 Remember how, mere weeks ago, Trump's supporters chanted "Lock her up!" with gusto? Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

John Oliver Delves Into the Numerous Scandals of Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump (Video)

Natasha Hakimi Zapata / Truthdig Sep 26, 2016 On Sunday's show, the "Last Week Tonight" host called the political scandals plaguing both major candidates “the electoral equivalent of seeing someone puking so you start puking and then someone else [is] puking and pretty soon everyone is puking 2016"—a phenomenon also known as the 2016 elections. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Turning a Corner (Video)

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The Verdict Is In: Wall Street Is Pretty Much Useless

Staff / Truthdig Sep 7, 2016 A writer poses an important question: Does Wall Street do anything useful?; researchers are befuddled by some people's love of chilies, fruits that were "made to repel"; meanwhile, technology has created a crisis of masculinity similar to that of the industrial era. These discoveries and more after the jump. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Hillary Clinton Must Learn From Her Mistakes

Eugene Robinson / Truthdig Aug 31, 2016 Is criticism of the Democratic presidential nominee over her emails and her family's foundation too harsh? Perhaps But the Clintons invite such scrutiny and suspicion Is criticism of the Democratic presidential nominee over her emails and her family's foundation too harsh? Perhaps. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Glenn Greenwald: Regardless of Trump, Journalists Must Do Their Homework and Investigate Clinton

Staff / Truthdig Aug 29, 2016 Donald Trump has become “such a kind of dangerous presence on the American landscape that a lot of people have become afraid of doing their jobs and scrutinizing his opponent," the Intercept co-founder told “Democracy Now!" Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Foundation Donors Made Up More Than Half of Clinton’s Non-Government Guests at State Department

Staff / Truthdig Aug 24, 2016 An investigation by The Associated Press confirms that, if elected president, Hillary Clinton would be wide open to ethics challenges relating to donations her family's charitable foundation accepted while she was secretary of state. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Clinton and Trump Are Rich and Pals of the Rich—and That Could Be a Huge Problem for the Nation

Bill Blum / Truthdig Aug 22, 2016 Whatever the differences between the two nominees, either will function as an emissary of the powerful who control America. That’s the conflict of interest we all should be talking about. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )