Jordan Riefe / TruthdigSep 19, 2018
Just in time for the 2018 midterms, the filmmaker’s self-selecting audiences are treated to another serving of his docu-tainment, which makes some strong points—but too many leaps. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )
The Associated PressSep 12, 2018
The former "Saturday Night Live" cast member has found himself in hot water since admitting he believes Louis C.K. deserves a second chance. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
JONATHAN LEMIRE / The Associated PressJun 25, 2018
The president takes a harsh shot at a congresswoman's intellect and Democrats worry that some of their own anti-Trump rhetoric might backfire in November. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )
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Staff and Larry Gross / TruthdigJun 3, 2018
Actor Roseanne Barr has some unexpected supporters; meanwhile, the Democratic Party's decision to take legal action against WikiLeaks put the First Amendment at risk. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
Ilana Novick / TruthdigJun 1, 2018
Perhaps the most shocking statistic in the NBC News poll is that 47 percent of respondents say the subject of race relations never comes up in conversation with family and friends. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
ANNE FLAHERTY / The Associated PressJun 1, 2018
The president asks why the comedian wasn't dismissed by the TBS network for using a vulgar term to describe his daughter Ivanka. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
DAVID BAUDER / The Associated PressMay 31, 2018
Comedian Samantha Bee's on-air remark—which the White House calls "vile and vicious"—agitates the culture warriors again while the Roseanne Barr flap is still echoing. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
CATHERINE LUCEY / The Associated PressMay 31, 2018
The president targets Robert Iger, chief executive of ABC’s parent, Walt Disney Co., tweeting, “You and ABC have offended millions of people, and they demand a response.” Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Amy Goodman and Denis MoynihanMay 31, 2018
The American Civil Liberties Union is among those seeking release of an unredacted version of the paper, which they fear suggests that black political speech "be considered an indicator of criminal conduct or a national security threat." Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
Sonali Kolhatkar / TruthdigMay 30, 2018
People of color continue to be dehumanized on a daily basis inside and outside the U.S. Canceling a TV show or setting up an afternoon training session isn't nearly enough to effect meaningful change. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )
Jacob Sugarman / TruthdigMay 29, 2018
ABC deserves only so much credit for pulling the plug on her show following a deranged tweet. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
Sonali Kolhatkar / TruthdigApr 5, 2018
To remain in power, Donald Trump relies on parading propaganda as news and on the racist paranoia and ignorance of his supporters. We need to understand the mechanics of this dangerous phenomenon. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )
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