News Analysis | LGBTQ Rights As US Erodes Sexual and Reproductive Rights, International Law Can Be a Lifeline US activists are turning to international frameworks on sexual rights, the right to health and anti-torture protections. By Zane McNeill , Truthout October 22, 2024 Truthout
News | Reproductive Rights Missouri Voters Could Undo State’s Abortion Ban — But Access May Remain Limited Onerous regulations on health care providers effectively prevented clinics from offering abortions even before the ban. By Shefali Luthra , The19th October 22, 2024 Truthout
News | Human Rights 65 Democrats Say Biden Must Pressure Israel to Allow Journalists Into Gaza Israel has repeatedly targeted journalists in Gaza, who have faced threats for documenting the genocide. By Sharon Zhang , Truthout October 21, 2024 Truthout
Interview | Human Rights Palestinian Prisoner Solidarity Activists Face Sanctions and Deportation Samidoun’s Europe coordinator, Mohammed Khatib, speaks about the repression of Palestinian diaspora organizers. By Michael Arria , Mondoweiss October 21, 2024 Truthout
News | War & Peace $1 Billion US Weapons System Lands in Israel Amid Preparation to Attack Iran The so-called defense system will allow Israel to strike Iran without fear of retaliation, experts say. By Sharon Zhang , Truthout October 21, 2024 Truthout
Op-Ed | Politics & Elections Trump’s Anti-Immigrant Fearmongering Exposes Extent of Fascism’s Rise in 2024 A new poll offers an alarming wake-up call about how normalized violence has become in this era of gangster capitalism. By Henry A. Giroux , Truthout October 21, 2024 Truthout
News | Environment & Health World Bank Thwarts Climate Goals With $750 Million in Factory Farm Investments Leading development banks invested at least $2.27 billion in “a leading driver of greenhouse gas emissions” in 2023. By Olivia Rosane , CommonDreams October 21, 2024 Truthout
Interview | Education & Youth School Vouchers Have a Racist History and Troubling Impacts on Public Schools The voucher system came out of racist parents’ rejection of integrated schools in the ‘50s. It’s still hurting students. By Eleanor J. Bader , Truthout October 21, 2024 Truthout
News | Human Rights Israel Refuses UN Entry to North Gaza to Rescue People From Under Rubble Israel has killed at least 640 Palestinians in north Gaza in the last 17 days. By Sharon Zhang , Truthout October 21, 2024 Truthout
News | Reproductive Rights Biden Administration Proposes Historic Expansion of ACA’s Contraception Coverage The rule would eliminate out-of-pocket expenses for most birth control under the Affordable Care Act. By Nadra Nittle & Shefali Luthra , The19th October 21, 2024 Truthout