Truthout
States Claim to Invest in “Humane” New Prisons — But Prisons Were Never Humane
The historical record shows that the glossy language of “reform” contributes to the normalization of prisons and jails.
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As a Palestinian From Gaza, I Can Study Abroad in Safety, But Never Visit Home
Our ability to study in safety is tied to a feeling of being emotionally trapped, for we are unable to return home.
Fired Federal Employees Are Bringing Climate Change Info Back to the People
Scientists are preserving vital climate-related information amid the Trump administration’s attacks on climate science.
Shaken Baby Syndrome Has Been Largely Debunked. Courts Are Still Catching Up.
Katie Smith, whose murder conviction was based on what’s increasingly seen as junk science, is fighting for her freedom.
What DeFlock? A Week of Action Confronts the AI Surveillance State
A Kansas activist discovered that police tracked him with Flock-style cameras after he wrote an op-ed criticizing them.
Authoritarians Will Target Effective Legal Organizing, Minnesota Defendant Warns
Minnesota defendants charged with conspiracy are alleged to have moderated meetings and posted on social media.
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Hind Rajab’s Family Says Israel’s Investigation Into Hind’s Death Just a PR Ploy
“Even now, all I hear is her crying, ‘I’m scared,’ and her plea: ‘Come here, Mama, take me,’” Hind’s mother said.
Trump Is Destroying Pristine Public Lands to Build His Border Wall — Again
Contractors damaged federally protected habitats in Big Bend National Park and areas near sacred springs in Arizona.
Trump Moves to Scale Back US War Drills in Korea. We Should Support That.
While any diplomatic overture from Trump should be viewed with skepticism, we should welcome a chance to advance peace.
Union-Busters Are Using ICE to Intimidate California Wine Industry Workers
California’s wine industry runs on immigrant exploitation. Now migrant workers are unionizing.
Silicon Valley’s Billionaire Cults Are Coming for Democracy
“We can have billionaires or we can have democracy. We cannot have both,” says Gil Durán.
Whistleblower Says Politics Drove Trump Admin “Antisemitism” Inquiries
For some of the inquiries, “there was little to no factual predicate justifying opening them,” the complaint states.
Trump’s Brazen Crypto Bank Scheme May Be His Sleaziest Yet
Donald Trump is poised to become the first US president to approve and operate his own bank.
Antiwar Mothers Resist the Reactivation of US Military Bases in Puerto Rico
Activists do not want Puerto Rico to be a launching pad for aggression against Latin American nations.
ICE
Minnesota Sues Texas to Extradite ICE Agent Who Shot Resident, Falsified Report
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We’ve Spent a Year Fighting a Federal Assault on Memphis. Your City May Be Next.
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Networks Make Sure Migrants Have Support When They’re Released From ICE Jails
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Historic Site of Queer Resistance to Cops Is Now Owned by Private Prison Firm
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Haitians in Springfield, Ohio, Are Now Being Forced to Wear Ankle Monitors
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Texas ICE Jail Has Held Migrant Kids 5 Times Longer Than Legally Allowed
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ICE Is Buying Up to $20 Million Worth of Electric Shock Gloves
“If cities are building the surveillance infrastructure, the risks that our data will end up in the hands of the federal government or state government in our case are really high.”
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Struggle and Solidarity: Writing Toward Palestinian Liberation
My Favorite Teacher Survived the War on Gaza But Didn’t Survive the “Ceasefire”
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Some in Gaza’s Youngest Generation May Not Even Know What Toys Are
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I Saw Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya Save Lives. Now Israel Is Holding Him Hostage.
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“Ceasefire” May Be the Official Headline, But in Gaza, We Face Constant Bombing
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Gaza’s Streets and Markets Have Become Dumping Grounds for Medical Waste
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Babies in Gaza Die Preventable Deaths Due to Medical Shortages Imposed by Israel
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Israel Continues to Shoot Children in the Head During the Gaza Ceasefire