Los Angeles Honors Kobe, Gianna Bryant With Public Memorial

GREG BEACHAM / The Associated Press Feb 24, 2020 Mourners gather Monday at the Staples Center to say farewell to the basketball superstar and his 13-year-old daughter. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Inside and Outside the 90th Academy Awards

Carrie Rickey and Jordan Riefe / Truthdig Mar 5, 2018 Carrie Rickey watched the show on TV. Jordan Riefe watched backstage at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. Together, they provided running commentary. Dig deeper ( 15 Min. Read )

‘Shape of Water’ Takes the Oscar for Best Picture

JAKE COYLE / The Associated Press Mar 4, 2018 Guillermo del Toro wins in the director category. Other victors include Frances McDormand, Gary Oldman, Allison Janney, Sam Rockwell, Jordan Peele for original screenplay, “Coco” for animated film and best song, and "A Fantastic Woman” for foreign-language film. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Gun Safety Groups Aim to Oust Pro-NRA Lawmakers

The Associated Press Feb 16, 2018 Groups advocating stricter gun laws are organizing Americans who want to channel anger into action after the deadly Florida school shooting. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Late-Night Show Hosts on the Las Vegas Attack

Staff / Truthdig Oct 5, 2017 Stephen Colbert, Trevor Noah and other comedians respond to the massacre in Nevada with a variety of messages, many calling for gun control. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

GOP Senators Concerned Over Graham-Cassidy Bill in Wake of Outcry

Emma Niles / Truthdig Sep 20, 2017 As opposition grows, Republican lawmakers waver in their support of the new health care proposal, which is unlikely to pass if the Senate does not clear it by Sept. 30. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Has America No Sense of Decency?

By Neal Gabler / Moyers & Company May 13, 2017 If we are now a failed country, it is not because we have a failed presidency, although we do. It is because we are a failed people. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Jimmy Kimmel’s Philosophy Lesson

E.J. Dionne Jr. / Truthdig May 6, 2017 The comedian uses his personal experience to ask the philosophical questions that need to animate every debate about health care. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Jimmy Dore: Television Comedians Are ‘Corporatists’ Who Are ‘Propping Up the Establishment’

BLANK Apr 7, 2017 In a discussion with Truthdig, the political commentator and comedian argued that “brilliant comedians” are becoming establishment mouthpieces. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Politics at Emmys: Jeb Bush Joins Uber, ‘Transparent’s’ Jill Soloway Calls TV Show a ‘Revolution’

Kasia Anderson / Truthdig Sep 19, 2016 Here's one surprising, trending catchphrase from Sunday night's event at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles: "Topple the patriarchy!" Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

‘Game On’: Bernie Sanders Ready to Debate Donald Trump in California

By Nadia Prupis / Common Dreams May 26, 2016 After Democratic rival Hillary Clinton refuses to debate him, Sanders accepts Trump's idea for a high-ratings showdown. After Democratic rival Hillary Clinton refuses to debate him, Sanders accepts Trump's idea for a high-ratings showdown. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Hillary Clinton Gets to Shoot Back at Sexist Criticism, Thanks to a Jimmy Kimmel Skit (Video)

Emma Niles / Truthdig Mar 27, 2016 Watch as the candidate attempts to give a speech while dealing with the comedian's "mansplaining." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )