Thomas J. Scott

Thomas J. Scott is a writer from Minneapolis who writes on international affairs, globalization and education issues.

Op-Ed

Economy & Labor

Are Voter ID Laws Undermining US Democracy?

Throughout US history, the right to vote has not been absolute.

By: Thomas J. Scott ,; Speakout

July 18, 2016

Op-Ed

Donald Trump’s New World Disorder

This article examines Donald Trump's foreign policy agenda as revealed in a New York Times interview.

By: Thomas J. Scott ,; Speakout

May 9, 2016

Op-Ed

Economy & Labor

Climate Disruption, Conservative Values and the Politics of Neglect

Republican presidential candidates remain unwilling to confront climate change, even as it affects their own constituents.

By: Thomas J. Scott ,; Truthout

March 9, 2016

News Analysis

Democrats Must Bridge Urban-Rural Divide to Win in 2016

Rural communities pose a challenge to Democrats who will need their support to win the presidency.

By: Thomas J. Scott ,; Truthout

January 21, 2016

Op-Ed

Reframing the Immigration Debate Amid Election Season Xenophobia

Candidates debating immigration policy rarely consider how US policy encourages migration, let alone the benefits of immigration.

By: Thomas J. Scott ,; Truthout

September 23, 2015

News Analysis

The Grand Canal: Nicaragua’s Flirtation With Environmental Disaster

Plans for a canal linking the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans in Nicaragua threaten ecological disaster and opening up Chinese influence in the region.

By: Thomas J. Scott ,; Truthout

July 15, 2015

News Analysis

Don’t Believe the Hype About the Benefits of Free Trade

The essence of the free trade debate revolves around a key question: Who benefits?

By: Thomas J. Scott ,; Truthout

June 8, 2015

Op-Ed

Politics & Elections

Confronting the Politics of Paranoia and Narcissism: An “Old Europe” Alternative

Neoconservative politics of paranoia and rage are gearing up with the start of the 2016 presidential campaign season.

By: Thomas J. Scott ,; Truthout

April 17, 2015

News Analysis

Education & Youth

Whither Public Education?

The author presents a critique of neoconservative education policy, arguing it is based on three fallacies.

By: Thomas J. Scott ,; SpeakOut

March 10, 2015

Op-Ed

Democracy and Its Discontents

Globalization and rising inequality are contributing to the growing lack of confidence in democratic institutions.

By: Thomas J. Scott ,; Truthout

January 1, 2015

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Trump’s HUD Is Pushing Low-Income Tenants Out of Subsidized Housing

Aid Restrictions Again Cause Food Shortages in Gaza Amid US-Israeli War on Iran

The War on Iran Is Reshaping the Global Economy

Iran War Likely Destabilized Gas Prices Through at Least 2027, Fed Report Says

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