Truthout. March 27, 2024. The New York Times building stands in Midtown on February 7, 2024, in New York City. Spencer Platt / Getty Images. A recent study …The report shows that Israel imposes a form of domination and oppression against Palestinians under its control that qualifies as a system of apartheid under international law. In this context, it affirms the 2017 United Nations report that you had helped produce and for which you were personally attacked by Nikki Haley at the …Guns seized from organized crime are laid out for destruction by the Ministry of National Defense on March 22, 2023, in Santa María Rayon, Mexico. The government of Mexico is suing U.S. gun-makers for their role in facilitating cross-border gun trafficking that has supercharged violent crime in Mexico. The lawsuit …The Biden administration recently expressed outrage that Russia arrested journalist Evan Gershkovich of The Wall Street Journal, a United States citizen based in Moscow, for practicing journalism. Gershkovich is now incarcerated in Russia, facing espionage charges that could garner him 20 years in prison.Kelly Hayes / Truthout “The massive turnout is a resounding rejection of the policies of the Biden administration, which is shamefully taking part in Israel’s genocide in Gaza,” ANSWER Coalition Executive Director Brian Becker said in a statement. “Without the support of the US government, Israel’s terrible crimes would not be ...Dec 20, 2023 · Truthout. December 20, 2023. The first edition of the Marion County Record since its newsroom in central Kansas was raided by police. Kansas City Star / Contributor. At least 12 journalists were arrested or detained this year across the U.S., according to the U.S. Press Freedom Tracker’s annual report. “As in other years, the most visible ... Meanwhile, Biden has cast doubts on the high civilian casualties, saying despite detailed records of the names and circumstances of over 20,000 civilian deaths, “I have no notion that the Palestinians are telling the truth about how many people are killed.” Though he acknowledged there were civilian casualties, he said it was simply “the price …But these conveniently and strategically limited conceptions of disability and ableism create, enable and exacerbate all forms of inequity, and hamper all liberation efforts. In truth, disability is one of the most fluid and complex marginalized identities; and ableism the oldest, most radical, and one of the least understood systemic oppressions.Zane McNeill is a trending news writer at Truthout. They have a Master’s Degree in Political Science from Central European University and is currently enrolled in law school at the University of Denver Sturm College of Law. They can be found on Twitter: @zane_crittheory. News.On October 27, as Israel prepared for a ground invasion of Gaza, Access Now issued a joint statement with the Arab Alliance for Digital Rights calling for an “immediate …The mass mobilization against the military-style 85-acre police training facility will take place November 10-13. Environmental activists reoccupy the Weelaunee Forest, a preserved forest that is scheduled to be developed as a police training center, on March 4, 2023, in Atlanta, Georgia. In April, as the Atlanta Police Foundation erected high ...Dec 13, 2023 · A protestor holds a sign reading 'My Body My Choice' at a Women's March rally outside the State Capitol on October 8, 2022, in Phoenix, Arizona. The Arizona state Supreme Court heard oral arguments on Tuesday regarding an anti-abortion law that has been on the books since the time the state was a territory. The 1864 law, passed nearly half a ... The horrific choking murder of 30-year-old Jordan Neely by a white MTA rider on May 1, 2023, in the New York City subway sparked mass outrage, with demonstrators converging on subway stations while cops brought “ force and chaos ” to a vigil in his memory. The murder has put a renewed spotlight on carceral logics of the state that assume ...Twenty years ago this week, President Bill Clinton signed the Telecommunications Act of 1996. The act, signed into law on February 8, 1996, was “essentially bought and paid for by corporate media lobbies,” as Fairness and Accuracy in Reporting (FAIR) described it, and radically “opened the floodgates on mergers.”.The idea of a no-fly zone is profoundly dangerous, warns Noam Chomsky in this exclusive interview for Truthout. C.J. Polychroniou: Noam, nearly two weeks into the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Russian forces continue to pummel cities and towns while more than 140 countries voted in favor of a UN nonbinding resolution condemning the …Donate to Truthout. To donate by check, phone, bitcoin, or other method, see our More Ways to Give page. WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT. This is a difficult time for media orgs and donations to Truthout are down. Your support amplifies the voices of journalists, activists and changemakers who are working hard to improve this country.T ruthout. May 26, 2022. "Hope is often trivialized or overlooked rather than cultivated, despite the fact that people and movements are likely to collapse in its absence." AJ_Watt / E+ / Getty Images. “It’s time to get clarity and we can actively create that clarity. This is the time to find our alignment,” says activist Tanuja …Members of the Hillside Villa Tenants Association rally in front of a banner that says "Stop Breaking Families Apart" on August 12, 2023, in Los Angeles, California. This year marks the sixth year that the Hillside Villa Tenants Association (HSVTA) has been engaged in a ceaseless struggle to protect their homes in Los …In the last few years, the Supreme Court has weakened the Voting Rights Act but has never ruled that civil rights organizations and aggrieved individuals could not sue to enforce its provisions. On November 20, 2023, a panel of the Eighth United States Circuit Court of Appeals ruled two-to-one in a racial gerrymandering case that only the ...Meanwhile, Biden has cast doubts on the high civilian casualties, saying despite detailed records of the names and circumstances of over 20,000 civilian deaths, “I have no notion that the Palestinians are telling the truth about how many people are killed.” Though he acknowledged there were civilian casualties, he said it was simply “the price …Jeff Siner/Charlotte Observer/Tribune News Service via Getty Images. A provision of North Carolina’s newly-passed state budget would create a “secret police” force, critics say, which would be run by a state legislative committee that is currently managed by Republicans. After months of negotiations, the state budget passed in late ...In a vicious five-day assault, Israeli occupying forces killed 33 Palestinians in Gaza. A Palestinian child pulls his bicycle out of a destroyed house after a raid by Israeli forces on the Balata refugee camp in West Bank, Palestine, on May 22, 2023. On May 18, thousands of Palestinians in Gaza joined the “ Palestine Flag March ” to protest ...Raising the eligibility age is not an insignificant proposal with mere incidental effects. Research has found that raising the retirement age to 70 would cut monthly Social Security payments for early retirees by about 15 percent. And people in low-income or blue collar jobs would see their retirements cut the most, as …truthout. @truthout ‧ 1.97K subscribers ‧ 11 videos. Truthout is a 501 (c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to providing independent news and commentary on a daily basis.Mouths Full of Blood: Trump and His Backers Spread Lies, Violence and Fascism. Death threats have become rampant as MAGA culture twists norms and makes once-marginal forms of violence mainstream. By. Henry A. Giroux , T ruthout. September 23, 2023. Op-Ed.Israel claims that it has the right to self-defense against Palestinian attacks. In his October 7 statement, Biden said Israel has a right of self-defense. But under international law, Israel, an occupying force, does not have the right to use military force in self-defense against people under its occupation.Over the past several years, we’ve witnessed growing calls to label anti-Zionism as antisemitism. Since Hamas’s October 7 attack and Israel’s subsequent military assault on Gaza, however, Israel advocates have doubled down yet further politically on this cynical accusation. On November 28, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a ...Here at Truthout, we’re gearing up to meet these threats head on, but we need your support to do it: We must raise $16,000 before midnight to ensure we can keep publishing independent journalism that doesn’t shy away from difficult — and often dangerous — topics.Mike Ludwig , T ruthout. June 13, 2023. Quintana Beach County Park / Handout / Anadolu Agency via Getty Images. Thousands of dead fish washed up on the gulf coast of Texas over the weekend, and massive globs of seaweed carrying plastic pollution infested with flesh-eating bacteria are raising public health …Nicholas Powers is the author of Thirst, a political vampire novel, and The Ground Below Zero: 9/11 to Burning Man, New Orleans to Darfur, Haiti to Occupy Wall Street, both published by Upset Press.He has been writing for Truthout since 2011. His article, “Killing the Future: The Theft of Black Life” in the Truthout anthology Who Do …Truthout is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to providing independent news and commentary on a daily basis. Truthout works to spark action by revealing systemic injustice and providing a ... Watch with Acorn TV. Start your 7-day free trial. Buy Episode 1. HD $2.99. Buy Season 1. HD $19.99. Peter’s investigation leaks to the media, causing chaos at police headquarters and the justice department, where Peter’s ex-wife, Ann-Marie, works. As Peter hides his connection to the murder weapon, all the evidence indicates that a missing ... A similar lawsuit filed September 12 in Minnesota by the progressive group Free Speech For People shows that the strategy laid out in the Colorado lawsuit is already starting to spread. In similar fashion, the Minnesota lawsuit petitions the court to declare that Trump “is disqualified from holding the office of President of the United States ...December 8, 2023. IMAGINESTOCK / Moment / Getty Images. A newly inaugurated school board president in a Philadelphia suburb took an oath of office Monday evening by placing her hand on a stack of books that have been targeted by book bans. Karen Smith, an incumbent member of the Central Bucks School District …Trump summoned a mob of tens of thousands to Washington, D.C. on January 6, 2021, promising a “wild” time. On January 6, he instructed his followers to march to the Capitol, “fight like hell” and “take back” their country. While his minions perpetrated deadly violence in the Capitol for several hours, Trump watched and did nothing ...The issue is that Zionist speech has been manifestly well-protected, while advocacy for Palestinians has been outright criminalized. “Repression and ‘cancel culture,’ what they call the ‘progressive except Palestine’ exception — that has been …January 26, 2024. Abortion rights activists protest in downtown Nashville, Tennessee, on June 24, 2022. Seth Herald / AFP via Getty Images. Right-wing lawmakers in Tennessee and Oklahoma have introduced “abortion trafficking” bills that would criminalize helping pregnant minors access abortions out of state. …Feb 2, 2024 · US Is Underwriting Israel’s Crimes — Americans Can No Longer Claim Ignorance. By. Mohamed Seif El Nasr , T ruthout. February 2, 2024. Samuel Corum / Jack Guez / AFP / Getty Images / Truthout. Like many around the world, I dedicate some time each day to staring at the screen of my phone, looking at photographs of children who were murdered ... In a vicious five-day assault, Israeli occupying forces killed 33 Palestinians in Gaza. A Palestinian child pulls his bicycle out of a destroyed house after a raid by Israeli forces on the Balata refugee camp in West Bank, Palestine, on May 22, 2023. On May 18, thousands of Palestinians in Gaza joined the “ Palestine Flag March ” to protest ...In a viral post on X, former Greek Finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis ignited an intense debate about selective condemnation and moral outrage surrounding Israel’s massive bombardment of Gaza, which the Palestinian envoy to the United Nations described as “nothing less than genocidal.”. Varoufakis stated: I condemn every killing with equal ...Democrats on the House Oversight Committee released a 156-page report on Thursday finding that Trump received at least $7.8 million from foreign governments while he was president, through his hotels and residential buildings that he refused to divest from while in office, despite clear conflicts of interest. Analyzing financial documents from ...Dec 13, 2023 · A protestor holds a sign reading 'My Body My Choice' at a Women's March rally outside the State Capitol on October 8, 2022, in Phoenix, Arizona. The Arizona state Supreme Court heard oral arguments on Tuesday regarding an anti-abortion law that has been on the books since the time the state was a territory. The 1864 law, passed nearly half a ... Explore progressive perspectives and stay informed on social justice, activism, and politics at Truthout.org. Uncover truth, spark change.On Truthout’s 14th birthday, the Truthout team shares what “independent media” means to us. By. Staff , T ruthout. September 10, 2015. (Image: Jared Rodriguez …A similar lawsuit filed September 12 in Minnesota by the progressive group Free Speech For People shows that the strategy laid out in the Colorado lawsuit is already starting to spread. In similar fashion, the Minnesota lawsuit petitions the court to declare that Trump “is disqualified from holding the office of President of the United States ...Raising the eligibility age is not an insignificant proposal with mere incidental effects. Research has found that raising the retirement age to 70 would cut monthly Social Security payments for early retirees by about 15 percent. And people in low-income or blue collar jobs would see their retirements cut the most, as …Truthout celebrates 20 years of pursuing our mission of transparent, accountable, honest and brave journalism.He is a regular contributor to Truthout as well as a member of Truthout’s Public Intellectual Project. He has published scores of books and over 1,000 articles which have appeared in a variety of journals, magazines, newspapers and popular news websites. Many of his publications have been translated into a multitude of different ...Feb 16, 2024 · Spencer Platt / Getty Images. Donald Trump has reportedly been telling people in his close circle that he favors the idea of a nationwide abortion ban, despite remaining relatively quiet about his support of abortion bans in public, a new report finds. According to New York Times reporting by Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan published Friday ... The report estimates that 60 percent of U.S. oil and gas production is now safeguarded by anti-protest laws. Participants march with an inflatable pipeline monster during the March to End Fossil Fuels in New York City, on September 17, 2023. A new report by Greenpeace USA details the widespread coordination between the public and …Jan 22, 2024 · Nearly 30 years ago, the ICJ, also known as the World Court, played an important role in the struggle to end apartheid in South Africa. Today, it is South Africa who has taken the lead in the genocide charge against Israel — a landmark case that would have made Nelson Mandela and Archbishop Desmond Tutu proud. Palestinians on both sides of the Green Line, including Gaza, encompass 7.503 million — or 51.16 percent, a majority. Between 59 and 65 percent of people living between the river and the sea oppose the Israeli occupation. Israel’s “undisclosed Zionist Long Game,” Falk wrote at Just World Educational, “aims at …A damning analysis of the argument presented by Israel’s lawyers in its defense against South Africa’s genocide case finds that Israel’s legal team made false or misleading claims about evidence that it submitted to the court, undermining its arguments that its massacre in Gaza is justified. This includes assertions, the lawyers argued ...Truth Out West - FacebookDrew Angerer / Getty Images. Eleven years after Barack Obama launched the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, six years after the Trump administration tried to rescind it, and five years after it began wending its way through the courts, the fate of the “Dreamers” is now likely headed to the Supreme Court.Israel claims that it has the right to self-defense against Palestinian attacks. In his October 7 statement, Biden said Israel has a right of self-defense. But under international law, Israel, an occupying force, does not have the right to use military force in self-defense against people under its occupation.Norris-De La Cruz underwent that procedure, from a different hospital, 24 hours after being denied an abortion at Arlington Memorial Hospital. According to an OB/GYN who treated her at the second hospital, Norris-De La Cruz’s life would have been “in extreme danger” had she waited any longer. After terminating the pregnancy that was ...November 2, 2023. Steve Smith / Tetra Images / Getty Images. Reproductive justice advocates allege that police in Idaho have made the first “abortion trafficking” arrest after an Idaho teenager and his mother were charged with “kidnapping” for bringing the teen’s girlfriend out of state for an abortion. The 15-year-old who had an out ...The Vote to Stop Cop City Coalition in Atlanta submitted more than 116,000 signatures on Monday to put a referendum about the embattled police training complex on the ballot for local voters, but city officials quickly refused to validate the signatures and move the petition along due to an ongoing legal fight over the signature-gathering ... Truthout. 875,945 likes · 14,642 talking about this. Independent reporting and commentary on a diverse range of social justice issues. Both JHA and the Chicago-based Uptown People’s Law Center (UPLC) receive letters every winter from people incarcerated in dangerously cold prisons in Illinois. UPLC Executive Director Alan Mills told Truthout that complaints come most frequently from the state’s three maximum-security prisons, the newest of which was built in the 1920s.But these conveniently and strategically limited conceptions of disability and ableism create, enable and exacerbate all forms of inequity, and hamper all liberation efforts. In truth, disability is one of the most fluid and complex marginalized identities; and ableism the oldest, most radical, and one of the least understood systemic oppressions.When the FBI Is Asked to Go After the Right, It Inevitably Comes for the Left. By. Alex S. Vitale , T ruthout. December 15, 2023. Matt McClain / The Washington Post via Getty Images. In the wake of the Trump-inspired siege on the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021, many liberals have called for wide-ranging …On Truthout’s 14th birthday, the Truthout team shares what “independent media” means to us. By. Staff , T ruthout. September 10, 2015. (Image: Jared Rodriguez …T ruthout. May 26, 2022. "Hope is often trivialized or overlooked rather than cultivated, despite the fact that people and movements are likely to collapse in its absence." AJ_Watt / E+ / Getty Images. “It’s time to get clarity and we can actively create that clarity. This is the time to find our alignment,” says activist Tanuja …At Truthout’s request, EWG researchers ran the numbers on the latest database to look at some of the ways in which the socioeconomic disparities in drinking water quality play out. Smaller water utilities, which commonly struggle with underfunding and aging systems, are more likely to serve low-income, disadvantaged communities. ...That changed on December 29 when South Africa, a state party to the Genocide Convention, filed an 84-page application in the International Court of Justice (ICJ, or World Court) alleging that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza. South Africa’s well-documented application alleges that “acts and omissions by Israel … are genocidal in ...Explore progressive perspectives and stay informed on social justice, activism, and politics at Truthout.org. Uncover truth, spark change. Watch with Acorn TV. Start your 7-day free trial. Buy Episode 1. HD $2.99. Buy Season 1. HD $19.99. Peter’s investigation leaks to the media, causing chaos at police headquarters and the justice department, where Peter’s ex-wife, Ann-Marie, works. As Peter hides his connection to the murder weapon, all the evidence indicates that a missing ... Dec 20, 2023 · Truthout. December 20, 2023. The first edition of the Marion County Record since its newsroom in central Kansas was raided by police. Kansas City Star / Contributor. At least 12 journalists were arrested or detained this year across the U.S., according to the U.S. Press Freedom Tracker’s annual report. “As in other years, the most visible ... Nikki and Justin didn’t seem to have a promising future from the start of 90 Day Fiancé season 10, as their relationship was built on a lie. Nikki had kept Justin in the dark …Jan 17, 2022 · Let’s Make Them Visible. For years, the establishment press has utterly ignored workers and news about labor issues. Change is long overdue. By. Steve Macek &. Andy Lee Roth , T ruthout. January 17, 2022. A truck hauls a piece of John Deere equipment from the factory past workers picketing outside of the John Deere Davenport Works facility on ... Lives are at stake, and it’s time for us to work collectively to produce, distribute, and share powerful journalism that can reveal truths, shift public opinion and shine a light …Feb 16, 2024 · Spencer Platt / Getty Images. Donald Trump has reportedly been telling people in his close circle that he favors the idea of a nationwide abortion ban, despite remaining relatively quiet about his support of abortion bans in public, a new report finds. According to New York Times reporting by Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan published Friday ... The issue is that Zionist speech has been manifestly well-protected, while advocacy for Palestinians has been outright criminalized. “Repression and ‘cancel culture,’ what they call the ‘progressive except Palestine’ exception — that has been …The latest move by Texas politicians is hidden in plain sight under an existing 2021 ban that targets the teaching of “inherently racist, sexist, or oppressive” groups. The law, HB 3979, also prohibits schools and teachers from requiring or awarding credit for “direct communication” between students and their local, state, or federal ...As a teacher, I see it as my responsibility to bring Palestine into my classroom, despite my fear of facing retaliation. By. Corey Winchester , T ruthout. February 3, 2024. A student writes down "I am from Palestine" at a temporary classroom in the southern Gaza Strip city of Rafah, on December 28, 2023. Rizek …On October 27, as Israel prepared for a ground invasion of Gaza, Access Now issued a joint statement with the Arab Alliance for Digital Rights calling for an “immediate …After two harrowing years, both women were completely exonerated. Racism and violence are the core elements at work in Trump’s endless barrage of lies. As Eli Zaretsky notes, “Trump’s racism is linked to his willingness to deploy violence in order to foster identification.”.truthout. @truthout ‧ 1.97K subscribers ‧ 11 videos. Truthout is a 501 (c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to providing independent news and commentary on a daily basis.Aug 2, 2022 · We must replace the drive for quantitative growth with qualitative, sustainable development, says economist Herman Daly. A general view of Pembroke Power Station and the Valero Pembroke Refinery on March 30, 2022, in Milford Haven, United Kingdom. The current economic system is at the heart of the climate breakdown, argues Herman Daly, a ...
Dec 2, 2023 · Corporate media didn’t create the violent, inhumane conditions in Gaza, but their shameful legacy of narrow, pro-Israel coverage indirectly laid the groundwork for the atrocious human suffering taking place there now. The corporate media’s extended erasure of Gaza and its inhabitants is certainly rooted in the tacit (and sometimes overt ... . The chi
Feb 15, 2024 · Unremitting Turkish Attacks Leave Rojava in Peril — and in Need of Solidarity. By. Martin Winiecki , T ruthout. February 15, 2024. Stanton Sharpe / SOPA Images / LightRocket via Getty Images. Alongside all the heartbreaking tragedies in the Middle East, a radical alternative is under threat in the region. In northeast Syria, not long ago the ... Trump then predicted that Swift, who endorsed Biden in the 2020 election, would be doing herself a disservice — and dishonoring Trump — by doing so again in 2024. “There’s no way she could endorse Crooked Joe Biden, the worst and most corrupt President in the History of our Country, and be disloyal to the …Jan 14, 2024 · It took until July 19, 2023, for The New York Times to finally report the story. The corporate media has also largely ignored efforts by Clean Creatives, a movement of workers within the most prominent advertising and PR agencies, to end their employers’ ties to fossil fuel companies. The movement now has support from some 2,000 individuals ... Truthout is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that is funded through donations. Analysis / Bias. In review, Truthout is a progressive news and opinion website focused on social justice and the environment. There is significant use of loaded emotional language that favors the left such as this: Scapegoating Unions for the Postal Service’s Phony Crisis.Oct 25, 2023 · Montinique Monroe / Getty Images. Lubbock County, Texas, is now the fourth and largest county in the state to pass an anti-abortion ordinance that would bar pregnant Texans from traveling to access an out-of-state abortion. Lubbock now joins three other Texas counties — Goliad, Mitchell and Cochran — that have passed similar anti-abortion ... Mass Layoffs Are Fueling the Growth of Far Right Authoritarianism. To stop the momentum of the far right, we need to confront mass layoff capitalism, says labor expert Les Leopold. By Derek Seidman, Truthout. We'll send you daily news, in-depth reporting and critical analysis from the journalists, activists and thinkers who are working to ... Local officials may have overlooked the incredible risk of what scientists call compound hazards. In an aerial view, burned cars and homes are seen in a neighborhood that was destroyed by a wildfire on August 18, 2023, in Lahaina, Hawaii. This story was originally published by Grist. Sign up for Grist’s weekly newsletter here.The latest move by Texas politicians is hidden in plain sight under an existing 2021 ban that targets the teaching of “inherently racist, sexist, or oppressive” groups. The law, HB 3979, also prohibits schools and teachers from requiring or awarding credit for “direct communication” between students and their local, state, or federal ...On its face, that may sound like a heavy sanction — however, it works out to a mere $15,138 per child. As Professor Richard D. Wolff pointed out, the entire $1.5 million amounts to 0.05 percent of the company’s 2021 sales. Remarkably, these abysmally low fines are not the result of some decades-old statute.Lives are at stake, and it’s time for us to work collectively to produce, distribute, and share powerful journalism that can reveal truths, shift public opinion and shine a light …Help keep Truthout strong for years to come. The most meaningful way to help us plan for the future and focus on our mission is by starting an automatic monthly donation (plus we immediately remove you from our fundraising list). If you’re already a sustaining donor, or not ready to commit to monthly giving at this time, a …Trump is facing charges in New York state court for falsifying business records to hide his adulterous behavior with Stormy Daniels from voters during the 2016 election. …T ruthout. January 7, 2024. JOSEPH PREZIOSO / AFP via Getty Images. The recent resignation of Harvard’s first African American president, Claudine Gay, which was brought on by an orchestrated campaign mobilized by the far right, made visible the threat of organized fascism on university campuses. Claiming victory, the far right propagandist ....