Statement From Striking Truthdig Workers on Firing of Staff
On Wednesday night, amid reports that much of the country was going into quarantine indefinitely, Truthdig’s staff received an email with the subject line “Re: Truthdig.” The email was to…
Chris Hedges on Truthdig shutdown [audio + text]
Reposted with permission from The Canary Inteview by Slava Zilba of TheCanary.co On 25 March, staff at progressive media outlet Truthdig got an email from on high. It essentially fired…
Salon Covers Truthdig Labor Struggle
Salon has spoken to former staffers who are disturbed by how the left-wing publication, which reported on labor and social justice issues, spontaneously laid off staff amid a strike which…
Nils Melzer: The Media Is Complicit in Julian Assange’s Torture
The U.N. expert finds the WikiLeaks founder has been subjected to psychological torture—and media around the globe played a part.
Edward Wasserman: Has Freedom of the Press Become an Illusion?
The University of California journalism professor argues that the media has abandoned a basic commitment to the First Amendment.
Nick Goldberg: Are Billionaire Newspaper Owners Bad for Journalism?
The veteran editor discusses how what happens to local news outlets reaches far beyond their markets and into everyone's backyard.
Brian Knappenberger: The Dangers of Billionaires Silencing Media
The documentary filmmaker discusses his latest film about the end of Gawker and the billionaire who helped bring it down.
Geoff Cowan: An Aggressive Press Is Essential
The USC professor and former director of Voice of America (VOA) discusses the need for a strong press and opposition during the Trump presidency.
David Cay Johnston: Donald Trump Is the Epitome of America’s Rigged System
Robert Scheer sits down with the award-winning journalist and author to discuss the 2016 Republican presidential candidate.