Truthout
News Analysis
We Can’t Obtain Immigration Justice in a World of Borders and Nations
Immigration policies will never be “just” or “fair.”
Leadership PACs Pay for Luxury Hotel Stays, Private Flights, New Nonprofits
Many leadership PACs are delivering large payments to close allies or even paying for lavish lifestyles.
Fast Fashion May Be Cheap, But It Comes at a Cost
The garment industry is taking a steep toll on people and the planet in order to keep prices low.
Public Housing Has Been Woefully Underfunded. That Could Change in 2020.
Democrats have put forth bold proposals to fund repairs, build new units and upgrade buildings for renewable energy.
Growing Movement Calls Out Elites at Prestigious Cultural Institutions
It's getting harder and harder for the super-wealthy to find shelter from scrutiny through philanthropy.
Betsy DeVos’s Vision for an Indebted Future? A Robotic Student Loan Chatbot
Automating financial aid with dystopian chatbots and streamlined websites will not solve the student debt crisis.
IMF Backs Tax Reform Bill in Ecuador That Would Further Austerity
After the Argentina debacle, the IMF endorsed weakening capital controls in Ecuador.
Millions of Dollars Poured Into Ads Fueling Trump Impeachment Fight
Ads mentioning impeachment accounted for at least $16.9 million worth of TV ads in presidential, Senate and House races.
Fiery Disagreements Erupt at Sixth Democratic Debate
Democratic presidential candidates clashed over money in politics, Medicare for All and free college Thursday night.
After Nearly a Century, 2020 May Usher in the Equal Rights Amendment
The concerns driving the ERA's passage today look far different from those of the amendment's original supporters.