Negin Owliaei

Negin Owliaei is Truthout’s editor-in-chief. An award-winning journalist, she previously worked at Al Jazeera’s flagship daily news podcast, The Take.

Op-Ed

War & Peace

As Trump Bombs Iran, We Need to Reckon With the American War Machine

We cannot afford to slip into despair. We must push back against militarism everywhere, at every turn.

By: Negin Owliaei ,; Truthout

February 28, 2026

Op-Ed

War & Peace

As Trump Threatens Iran, We’re On the Brink of a Generational Catastrophe

A US war with Iran would be illegal, immoral, and dangerous. We can still stop it.

By: Negin Owliaei ,; Truthout

February 20, 2026

Op-Ed

Culture & Media

Billionaires Are Encroaching on the Free Press. Let’s Act to Defend It in 2026.

Independent grassroots journalism committed to the pursuit of liberation is an antidote to billionaire-dictated media.

By: Maya Schenwar &; Negin Owliaei ,; Truthout

December 17, 2025

Op-Ed

Culture & Media

Jimmy Kimmel’s Suspension Is Shocking, But the Worst Could Be Yet to Come

The ouster of comedian Jimmy Kimmel signals a broader crackdown on media. Let’s double down, not back off in response.

By: Negin Owliaei &; Maya Schenwar ,; Truthout

September 18, 2025

Op-Ed

War & Peace

US War on Iran Is Not About Nuclear Threats. It’s About US Power and Domination.

The US and Israel's war of aggression against Iran offers more proof that the “rules-based” world order has ended.

By: Negin Owliaei ,; Truthout

June 23, 2025

Op-Ed

Culture & Media

A Call to Media Organizations: Don’t Back Down in the Face of Trump’s Threats

Trump’s attacks on press freedom aren’t separate from his attacks on oppressed communities. We must resist them all.

By: Maya Schenwar ,; Negin Owliaei ,; Ziggy West Jeffery ,; Truthout

January 20, 2025

Interview

Culture & Media

Here’s How Truthout Is Preparing for Trump’s Day One

As the incoming administration vows to “come after” the media, independent journalism is more crucial than ever.

By: Negin Owliaei &; Maya Schenwar ,; Truthout

December 31, 2024

Op-Ed

Politics & Elections

The Right Has a 150-Page Battle Plan to Shut Down Progressive Civil Society

Attacks on Palestine solidarity are the opening salvo in the right’s stated plan to suppress social justice groups.

By: Negin Owliaei &; Maya Schenwar ,; Truthout

November 27, 2024

Op-Ed

War & Peace

Movement Media Are Fighting for Palestinian Liberation and Against Censorship

One year into Israel’s genocide in Gaza and colonial expansion, media that tell the truth face censorship or worse.

By: Negin Owliaei &; Lara Witt ,; Truthout/Prism

October 7, 2024

News

Economy & Labor

California Seniors Protest Eviction With “Walker Brigade”

The eviction notices come as the whole state contends with skyrocketing housing costs.

By: Negin Owliaei ,; Inequality.org

March 3, 2020

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