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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.
Jury Finds Chicago Cop Guilty of Second-Degree Murder in Shooting of Black Teen
The guilty verdict is a major victory for the movement to hold police accountable for their crimes.
Want to Help After a Disaster? Consider Waiting a Bit
Needs are often as big or even greater long after a disaster than in its immediate aftermath.
In the Race to End Hunger and Mitigate Climate Change, We Must Look to the Soil
Healthy soils are key to achieving food security and halting the planetary burn of climate change.
Election Landslide Raises Hopes for Mexican Labor
The independent Mexican labor movement has an opportunity to fight for reforms and challenge pro-employer unions.
Breaking with Wall Street: Los Angeles Puts It to the Voters
Los Angeles have a chance to divest public funds from the big banks and move them into publicly-owned institutions.
Waiting for Iceland’s Brave Stance Against Neoliberalism, 10 Years Later
The narrative of Iceland as standing up to the banks following the 2008 crisis is largely a myth.
Unemployment Level Falls Again, But So Do Work Hours and Weekly Pay
In spite of the unusually low unemployment rate there is little evidence of wage acceleration.
Inside the Mass Movement Against Brett Kavanaugh
“Our bodies are inherently political,” says Women’s March co-founder Linda Sarsour.
Nobel Peace Prize Goes to Campaigners Against Sexual Violence as a Weapon
“I want to be the last girl in the world with a story like mine,” Nadia Murad wrote.