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What the Assault on Whistleblowers Has to Do With War on Syria
“Committed to a state of ongoing war, Obama has overseen more prosecutions of whistleblowers than all other presidents combined — while also subjecting journalists to ramped-up surveillance and threats,” …
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My Surprisingly Inspiring Trip to the West Bank: Echoes of Our Civil Rights Movement
Israelu2019s occupation has given rise in recent years to a nonviolent u201cpopular resistanceu201d movement that should be an inspiration to people across the globe.
Racketeering Then and Racketeering Now
Back in Al Caponeu2019s day, Prohibition helped give rise to a rash of epic crime-boss fortunes. In our day, deregulation has spawned on Wall Street an entire new generation …
The Broader Stakes of Syrian Crisis
Though some intelligence analysts still doubt that the Syrian government launched a chemical attack, the political momentum for a U.S. retaliatory strike may be unstoppable. But the broader framework …
Resisting Foreclosure: Rising Up for a Dream Called Home
“Can a society truly be a democracy if housing is not considered a right?” Laura Gottesdiener tells Truthout reagarding her new book.
Killing Civilians to Protect Civilians in Syria
A military intervention by the United States in Syria to punish the government would violate international law.
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Pelican Bay: Ending Long-Term Solitary Confinement and Racist Policies in California Prisons
Danny Murillo, former SHU inmate, describes his experiences and explains the importance of solidarity for the Pelican Bay Hunger Strikers.
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In Rush to Strike Syria, US Tried to Derail UN Probe
Hostility toward the investigation suggests that the administration sees the UN as hindering its attack.
Scot Nakagawa: Civil Rights Are for Everyone
Scot Nakagawa talks with Truthout about the impediments to American people getting real about rights.
War With Syria and Its Repercussions
Instead of responsibly waiting for the UN chemical weapons team - which is already in Syria - to investigate the incident, the Obama administration has already stated that such …