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Will COP16 on Biodiversity Listen to Indigenous Women or Corporate Lobbyists?
Indigenous women have long been at the forefront of the global movement for land and territorial rights.
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468 Million Children Who Live in Areas Affected by Armed Conflict Are Suffering
Between 2005 and 2023, more than 347,000 grave violations against kids were verified across more than 30 conflict zones.
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Central Park 5 Sue Trump Over Debate Comments Falsely Calling Them Guilty
Trump's falsehoods regarding the men resulted in “emotional distress and reputational damage,” the complaint alleges.
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As Trump and Harris Vie for Fossil Fuel Supporters, the Climate Is Losing
As she strategically tacked to the center, Harris pivoted away from some of her more progressive environmental stances.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Palestinian Prisoner Solidarity Activists Face Sanctions and Deportation
Samidoun’s Europe coordinator, Mohammed Khatib, speaks about the repression of Palestinian diaspora organizers.
![Lockheed Martin's Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system is in place in only a few places around the world.](https://truthout.org/app/uploads/2024/10/2024_10-21-us-weapon-israel-400x300.jpg)
$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.
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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.