News | Environment & Health Warming Target of 1.5°C Still Viable Due to Clean Energy Surge, New Report Says The International Energy Agency said global carbon dioxide emissions from the energy sector “remain worryingly high.” By Jake Johnson , CommonDreams September 26, 2023 Truthout
Op-Ed | Politics & Elections 1 Year After William Rivers Pitt’s Death, Let’s Recommit to Collective Survival As Truthout’s beloved columnist taught us before his death, collective grief can nourish long-term growth and healing. By Maya Schenwar , Truthout September 26, 2023 Truthout
News | Economy & Labor Cafeteria Workers and School Monitors Prepare for Possible Strike in Philly Almost 2,000 school workers may go on strike if their demands are not actualized in a new contract by September 30. By Ngakiya Camara , Truthout September 25, 2023 Truthout
News | Environment & Health Chicago Sues Monsanto for “Widespread Contamination” of the Chicago River “Records show that Monsanto intentionally misled the public,” a Chicago lawyer said. By Zane McNeill , Truthout September 25, 2023 Truthout
News | Human Rights Iraqis Tortured by US Forces “Still Have No Clear Path” to Justice or Redress A report by Human Rights Watch found Iraqis tortured by U.S. forces 20 years ago have yet to receive any compensation. By Jake Johnson , CommonDreams September 25, 2023 Truthout
News | Politics & Elections Menendez Vows to Stay in Office as AOC, Fetterman Call for His Resignation Sen. Bob Menendez made his first public remarks on Monday and reiterated his vow to not resign. By Sharon Zhang , Truthout September 25, 2023 Truthout
News | Environment & Health EVs May Produce Higher Levels of Ocean and Air Pollution Through Tire Emissions Pollution problems caused by electric vehicles' increased tire wear can be mitigated by curbing car use and dependency. By Paul Krantz , Grist September 25, 2023 Truthout
News | Prisons & Policing Police Further Traumatize Sexual Assault Victims by Turning Them Into Suspects In hundreds of cases officers have twisted trauma responses to sexual violence into evidence of false reporting. By Rachel de Leon , Reveal September 25, 2023 Truthout
News Analysis | LGBTQ Rights Fleeing Violence, LGBTQ+ Ugandan Refugees Face Long Journey to Resettlement LGBTQ+ Ugandans must navigate both dangerous homophobia and the hostility and stigma that can come with being a refugee. By Tyler Walicek , Truthout September 25, 2023 Truthout
News | Economy & Labor Writers Secure Gains in Tentative Deal With Hollywood After Months-Long Strike The tentative agreement includes compensation boosts for streamed content and rules restricting the use of AI. By Jake Johnson , CommonDreams September 25, 2023 Truthout