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Internalized Misogyny Within the Geek Community
Stop with the fake geek girl memes. Stop with the shaming geek girls articles. Stop shaming women and, instead, start including them.
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The Vast Right-Wing Conspiracy
The sheer volume of conspiracies out there about our Commander-in-Chief is pretty astounding.
From the Desk of William Rivers Pitt
William Rivers Pitt is Truthout's senior editor and lead columnist. His work with this organization spans two decades. He covers environmental issues, the crisis of gun violence in the …
Clueless in Cairo
Amid the deadly chaos in Egypt, Washington has been reduced to the role of a helpless bystander.
“Border Patrol Nation”: How US Creates War Zones at Boundaries With Mexico, Canada
Todd Miller speaks with Truthout about his new book, Border Patrol Nation: Dispatches from the Front Lines of Homeland Security and about how the public is unaware that this …
New Study Details Government’s Post-9/11 Strategy in Domestic Terrorism Cases
A new study details how the US government unfairly prosecuted so-called domestic terrorists.
The Social Death Penalty: Why Being Ostracized Hurts Even More Than Bullying
In the wake of Elliot Rodger, questions about social rejection take on new urgency.
Portland’s E. Coli Scare: How Mushrooms Could Have Helped Prevent It
Filters that contain fungi with powerful antibiotic properties can help remove harmful bacteria from water.
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Ukraine’s IMF Agreement Could Worsen the Country’s Problems
After two years of almost no economic growth, the IMF is now projecting a steep recession for this year, with the economy shrinking by 5 percent.
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Questions Raised About Integrity of Keystone XL’s Southern Route After Conditions Added for Northern Leg
The conditions require TransCanada to hire a third-party contractor chosen by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) to monitor the construction and make reports to the US …