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The Fight to Reverse the Food Stamp Ban for People With Felony Drug Convictions
Families in poverty are fighting to remove the barriers to accessing the safety nets they need.
Presidential Election Is a Fight for Democracy in Brazil
The threat of a military dictatorship is surfacing.
Humans, Fish and Other Animals Are Consuming Microfibers in Our Food and Water
As tiny fibers shed from synthetic textiles invade our bodies, researchers scramble to identify potential threats.
Trump’s Pick to Lead Energy Program Is Invested in Gas and Pipeline Firms
Lane Genatowski has virtually no technical background in energy technology development.
These Women Are Demanding Their Rights From Inside Rome’s Occupied Buildings
Precarious labour and housing conditions have pushed many to squat Rome’s empty buildings.
Kavanaugh Is Confirmed. Only Mass Organizing Will Save Us Now.
What a filthy piece of work this was.
Violence Against Women Act at Risk of Lapsing
The landmark federal legislation received only a short-term reauthorization from Congress last month.
Friendship Alone Cannot Deradicalize Fascists
Genuine accountability for fascist actions is a far more effective tool for deradicalization.
Energy Conservation Jobs Come to Coal Country
A Kentucky program trains former coal miners in energy efficiency -- and rallies distressed communities.
Officials Literally “Blow Hot Air” to Mitigate Heat in Texas Prisons
Several Texas prisoners told Truthout they were threatened after asking for respite from extreme heat.