MSNBC’s Chris Matthews to Retire, Citing His Offensive Comments About Women

The Associated Press Mar 2, 2020 The "Hardball" host says compliments on a woman's appearance that some men, himself included, thought were OK “were never OK.” Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Colin Kaepernick Named GQ’s ‘Citizen of the Year’

Eric Ortiz / Truthdig Nov 13, 2017 The magazine is honoring the man who started the "Take a Knee" movement for being a "powerful symbol of activism and resistance." Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Critic Calls N.Y. Times Op-Ed by Erik Prince an ‘Infomercial’

Jordan Riefe / Truthdig Aug 31, 2017 The Blackwater founder advocates privatizing the military in Afghanistan and compares his work to that of Elon Musk and SpaceX. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Politics Turn Your Brain to Mush

Staff / Truthdig Sep 18, 2013 New studies show that when people have been misinformed, offering the correct facts makes them only more obstinate; social media causes a lot of misinformation when it comes to reporting; and why did ESPN pull the plug on an investigation into head trauma? These discoveries and more after the jump. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Russell Brand Banned From Awards Party for Speaking Truth to Rich People

Peter Z. Scheer / Truthdig Sep 10, 2013 The comedian, who received the ironically titled Oracle Award from GQ last week, went on to poke fun at his hosts, the fashion world and event sponsor Hugo Boss, who made the Nazis "look fucking fantastic." He was banned from the afterparty. Judging by this video of his speech, Brand probably welcomed the disinvitation. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Obama and Romney to Meet Again, Ricks Calls Fox News Statement ‘Horseshit,’ and More

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Nov 29, 2012 A look at the day's political happenings, including Rick Perry's announcement about a major announcement and Gennifer Flowers' latest allegation about Bill Clinton. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Don’t Ask Marco Rubio About Science Because He’s Not a Scientist, Man

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Nov 19, 2012 Rising Republican star and potential 2016 presidential candidate Marco Rubio had an interesting response to a question about the age of our planet during an interview with GQ magazine. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Rielle Hunter Talks About ‘Johnny’ Edwards

Staff / Truthdig Mar 15, 2010 He was once counted among the Democratic Party's lineup of top presidential hopefuls for 2008, but then John Edwards met Rielle Hunter on the campaign trail, and his ensuing relationship with her (not to mention the inexhaustible efforts of the National Enquirer) changed the course of Edwards' life. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Inside Rummy’s Crusade

Staff / Truthdig May 19, 2009 An GQ expose reveals Donald Rumsfeld’s alarming penchant for melding scripture and foreign policy during his time as secretary of defense in the Bush administration. The report also discloses how disliked Rummy was by his peers. “There was exasperation,” one former Bush aide said."How much more are we going to have to endure? Why are we keeping this guy?” Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Ted Turner’s Take on Iran, Pandas, Nudgy Publicists

Staff / Truthdig Sep 21, 2007 Ever wonder what Ted Turner might be thinking about, say, Mideast politics, or how to squeak by on just "a couple billion" dollars? How about bunnies? If so, you're in luck -- this GQ interview with the ever-rowdy media mogul has it all, along with a rather startling spat with his publicist captured on the record. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Rumsfeld Disowns the War

Staff / Truthdig Sep 11, 2007 The former defense secretary graces the pages of October's GQ (of all places) to make some bold assertions, claiming he was not a driving force behind the Iraq war and that he warned the president of many of the problems that have come to pass. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Abu Ghraib Whistle-Blower Goes Public

Staff / Truthdig Aug 16, 2006 The U.S. soldier who exposed the atrocities at the notorious Iraq prison camp is speaking out for the first time about his experiences. His claims are unexpected: "Nobody in command knew about the abuse, because nobody in command cared enough to find out." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )