Truthout
Articles
California Fines Manufacturer for Knowingly Exposing Workers to Toxic Chemical
Parter Medical Products was fined over $800,000 for exposing workers to dangerous levels of carcinogenic ethylene oxide.
Democrats Reintroduce Federal Trans Bill of Rights Amid GOP Attacks
The bill declares the federal government has a duty to protect trans and nonbinary people from discrimination.
Canadian Police Arrest Indigenous Protesters in Clash Over Pipeline Construction
Land defenders say the pipeline's construction and policing violates both Wet'suwet'en and Canadian laws.
The Right Is Weaponizing the Nashville Shooting to Whip Up an Anti-Trans Panic
I’m filled with terror by the right’s lies about an “epidemic” of trans shooters and push to “eradicate” people like me.
Texas Pushes Draconian Drag Ban Bills Amid Unprecedented Assault on Trans Rights
Drag performers donned bright pink wigs and makeup to testify against anti-trans bills at the Texas Capitol this week.
Week After UN Report Warning of Climate Disaster, GOP Passes Huge Pro-Oil Bill
The sweeping bill contains a litany of provisions long lobbied for by the oil and gas industry.
19 Protesters Arrested as Kentucky Republicans Override Veto of Anti-Trans Bill
“Trans kids are under attack,” protesters chanted during debate on the bill. “What do we do? Stand up fight back!”
West Virginia Health Providers Plan New Clinic to Circumvent State Abortion Ban
“We told y’all we weren’t going back!” said one reproductive justice activist in the state.
Montana Bill to Narrowly Define Sex Is Most Expansive Yet, Experts Say
It would effectively prevent trans and gender-nonconforming people from being protected by anti-discrimination laws.
Bush-Nominated Judge Strikes Down Free HIV, Cancer Screenings in Major Ruling
The decision is a huge blow to the Affordable Care Act.