Truthout
News Analysis
Solar Creates More US Electricity Jobs Than Oil, Gas, Coal, Nuclear Combined
With 373,807 jobs, solar is far and away the biggest job creator in the entire electric energy generation sector.
Teachers Are Fighting to Block Guns in Schools
Ever since DeVos suggested the importance of guns in schools, pro-gun groups pushing against gun-free zones at schools.
Organic Produce Is Not Always Organic
Despite regulations meant to protect US consumers, people still take advantage of loopholes in the law.
How Behavioral Science Can Help Truth Triumph Over Baseless Accusations
Reframing media coverage of Trump's claims would disincentivize him from making baseless statements.
Trump Is Bankrupting Our Nation to Enrich the War Profiteers
Trump's calls for a military buildup are opening the fiscal floodgates for congressional hawks and defense industry contractors.
Oregon Congressman Pushes Bill Exempting Ranchers From Terrorism Law’s Reach
For Oregon Congressman Walden, it's “terrorism” unless it involves armed white guys with right-wing politics.
Could War With Iran Be on Washington’s Agenda?
Washington could go to war in Iran (and surge in both Iraq and Afghanistan), regardless of who's in charge.
House Republicans Vow to Do “Everything We Can” to Roll Back Labor Law Gains
The assault on the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) falls in line with broader GOP efforts to disempower the NLRB.
How Do We Honor Chance Baker’s Life?
The responses of city officials in Portland, Maine, to another case of police violence doesn't deal with the core issues.
What’s Happening in Brazil? Exactly What the Coup Leaders Said Would Happen
The events unfolding in Brazil today are predictably consistent with the intentions of the right-wing coup leaders.