News | Politics & Elections Manchin Rejects Build Back Better Bill, Likely Killing Social and Climate Agenda Several Democratic lawmakers accused Manchin of prioritizing corporate interests over the American people. By Common Dreams Staff , CommonDreams December 19, 2021 Truthout
News | War & Peace US Air Wars Killed Thousands of Civilians, Including Children, NY Times Reports Newly released Pentagon documents confirm previous reports from whistleblowers like Chelsea Manning and Daniel Hale. By Common Dreams Staff , CommonDreams December 19, 2021 Truthout
News | Economy & Labor Only a Quarter of the $9 Billion HUD Got to Combat COVID Impacts Has Been Spent Cities and states have been overwhelmed by capacity issues and focused on spending other funding with tighter deadlines. By Sarah Kleiner , TheCenterforPublicIntegrity December 19, 2021 Truthout
Op-Ed | Prisons & Policing Corporate Exploitation of Prison Labor Reaches Deep into the Supply Chain Prison slavery produces billions of dollars for the economy with many corporations taking advantage. By Bianca Tylek , WorthRises December 19, 2021 Truthout
News | Economy & Labor Apple Employee Blows Whistle on Illegal Spying and Toxic Working Conditions Complaints alleging illegal surveillance, whistleblower retaliation and workplace safety have been found to have merit. By Sam Knight , Truthout December 19, 2021 Truthout
News | Environment & Health States Are Letting Utility Companies Cut Off Power Just as Winter Arrives The looming shutoffs come as public health officials warn the newest COVID-19 variant is spreading across the U.S. By Leanna First-Arai , Truthout December 19, 2021 Truthout
News | Education & Youth Child Tax Credit Set to End, Potentially Pushing Millions of Kids Into Poverty The payments have helped millions of families afford essentials like rising grocery bills, child care and rent. By Julia Conley , CommonDreams December 18, 2021 Truthout
News | Immigration Biden Backs Out of Negotiations to Compensate Separated Migrant Families Around 5,500 families were separated at the U.S-Mexico border, leaving children and parents with lasting trauma. By Julia Conley , CommonDreams December 18, 2021 Truthout
Op-Ed | Politics & Elections Congress Could Make the Holidays Happier for USPS With the Postal Reform Act Misguided leadership and congressional inaction could mean holiday shipping delays. Here’s what Congress can do. By Scott Klinger , OtherWords December 18, 2021 Truthout
News Analysis | Environment & Health 2021 Arctic Report Card Tells a Human Story of Cascading Climate Disruption Rapid and pronounced human-caused warming is paving the way for disruptions to ecosystems and communities far and wide. By Matthew Druckenmiller , Rick Thoman , Twila Moon , TheConversation December 18, 2021 Truthout