Interview | Economy & Labor There’s Much to Say About Economics of War, But Most Economists Won’t Address It Traditional economics virtually ignores war, even though economic triggers directly contribute to conflicts. By C.J. Polychroniou , Truthout January 13, 2025 Truthout
News | Human Rights “America’s Stamp Is Everywhere” on Bomb Shells in Gaza, Report Finds “There is a linkage between every single bomb that is dropped in Gaza and the U.S.,” one former official said. By Sharon Zhang , Truthout January 13, 2025 Truthout
News | Economy & Labor Amazon Quietly Rescinds Pledges to Protect Black and LGBTQ Rights “Seeing DEI being rolled back so aggressively by so many companies is jarring,” said LGBTQ researcher Allison Chapman. By Zane McNeill , Truthout January 13, 2025 Truthout
News | Politics & Elections Israel, Hamas Hostage Swap Deal Close to Completion, Reports Say The media have described the deal as a “ceasefire,” but Israel is demanding it be allowed to continue its attacks. By Sharon Zhang , Truthout January 13, 2025 Truthout
News | Environment & Health Supreme Court Rules Against Big Oil in Landmark Hawaii Climate Lawsuit The City of Honolulu's suit seeks to make several major polluters pay for their climate devastation and deception. By Jessica Corbett , CommonDreams January 13, 2025 Truthout
News | Environment & Health How Big Developers Crushed Regulation That Could Have Mitigated LA Fires Real estate interests opposed laws limiting development in high wildfire risk areas — putting more people in harm's way. By Katya Schwenk , TheLever January 13, 2025 Truthout
News | Environment & Health Tooth Decay Rose in Canadian Cities Without Fluoride. RFK Wants This for the US. Montreal residents say a petition by the US health secretary nominee stoked their city’s rejection of fluoride. By Nora Loreto , Truthout January 13, 2025 Truthout
News | Politics & Elections GOP Is Gearing Up to Push Major Medicaid Cuts, Leaked Document Reveals Republicans are considering several changes to roll back the Affordable Care Act and drastically cut federal funding. By Jake Johnson , CommonDreams January 13, 2025 Truthout
Op-Ed | Politics & Elections We Have the Tools to Solve Homelessness — Lawmakers Refuse to Use Them The research shows clear housing solutions — but Project 2025's prescriptions will only exacerbate the crisis. By Anna Bailey , CenteronBudgetandPolicyPriorities January 12, 2025 Truthout
News | Environment & Health Advocates Demand Tenant Protections as LA Landlords Use Fires to Price Gouge Tenant groups are calling for an eviction moratorium and rent freeze as landlords seek to profit from the crisis. By Brett Wilkins , CommonDreams January 12, 2025 Truthout