Noam Chomsky: The Real Election Meddling Isn’t Coming From Russia

Alan MacLeod / FAIR Jun 20, 2019 The philosopher and linguist reflects on his seminal work, "Manufacturing Consent," and the sinister new ways we are sold to advertisers. Dig deeper ( 21 Min. Read )

Facebook’s Conveniently Inconsistent Approach to Government-Funded News

Jim Naureckas / FAIR Mar 2, 2019 The social media network wants you to know if you’re getting your news from the wrong government. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

U.S. Lifts Secrecy on Foreign Lobbying Opinions

CHAD DAY and ERIC TUCKER / The Associated Press Jun 8, 2018 Justice Department officials say they want the public to better understand how they interpret a law meant to allow Americans to know when foreign entities are trying to influence public opinion or policymakers. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Abby Martin on the Importance of Challenging Corporate Media (Video)

Staff / Truthdig May 17, 2018 The independent reporter discusses the obstacles she and such journalists as Truthdig's Chris Hedges face as they provide an alternative narrative to mainstream news. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Jill Stein and the Troubling Direction of Russiagate

Max Blumenthal / Greyzone Project Apr 28, 2018 The Senate Intelligence Committee has demanded all of the 2016 Green Party presidential candidate's campaign communications with “Russian persons.” Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Jill Stein Breaks ‘Russiagate’ Silence, Gives Documents to Senate Committee

Eric Ortiz / Truthdig Apr 27, 2018 The 2016 Green Party presidential candidate supports the corruption probe but decries its misuse for warmongering, censorship and political repression. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

Syria Controversy: Don’t Believe the Official Narrative

Max Blumenthal / Truthdig Apr 23, 2018 Truthdig writers Sonali Kolhatkar and Max Blumenthal disagree with each other regarding key elements in the recent reports that the Syrian government used chemical weapons in Douma. This is Blumenthal's take on the issue. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

U.S. Media Do Not Give Us All Sides of the Story

Kevin Cooper / Truthdig Apr 10, 2018 The real news is out there to be found, and it's up to all of us to find it. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

Chris Hedges: When Are Journalists Foreign Agents? (Video)

Staff and Chris Hedges / Truthdig Jan 25, 2018 The Truthdig columnist discusses the Foreign Agents Registration Act at a panel hosted by the Columbia Journalism School and the Harriman Institute. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Political Comedian Lee Camp: How to Create NPR’s Propaganda

Lee Camp / Naked Capitalism Dec 20, 2017 The host of the late-night satire "Redacted Tonight" responds to a National Public Radio segment that ponders whether his show is Russian propaganda. Dig deeper ( 14 Min. Read )

Whistleblower John Kiriakou Says European Panel Blocked His Appearance

Donald Kaufman / Truthdig Nov 14, 2017 Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Mainstream Groupthink and Artificial Intelligence Could Stifle Dissent in an Orwellian Future

By Robert Parry / Consortium News Jul 31, 2017 Since the election, some U.S. media and tech companies are using "fake news" hysteria to establish a Ministry of Truth. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )