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Ten Big 2015 News Stories Truthout Covered That the Corporate Media Missed
From climate disruption to police violence, and more, here's a small sample of Truthout's most original news coverage from 2015.
How False Stories of Iran Arming the Houthis Were Used to Justify War in Yemen
The totality of the evidence shows that the story of Iranian arms shipments to the Houthis is false.
The Washington Post Downplays the Number of People Killed by Police in 2015
The Post's story was framed to minimize its remarkable findings.
You Don’t Want to Miss These “Worker Wins” Stories of 2015
Whether it was coming together and voting “union yes,” or winning legislation for paid sick and family leave, we can say it was a very good year.
Fifteen Things We Learned About Money in Politics in 2015
A Crossroads GPS document from the FEC finally saw the light of day after a court order, among other revelations.
Arctic Methane Emissions Persist in Winter
Methane, a key greenhouse gas, is released from Arctic soils not only in the short summer period but during the bitterly cold winters too.
Using Tires to Create an Artificial Reef in Florida Was a Really Bad Idea
Now there's a 35-acre landfill on the ocean floor. Instead of saving coral, the tires are damaging the natural reef.
A Crisis Worse Than ISIS? Bail-Ins Begin
Bank bail-ins have begun in Europe, and the infrastructure is in place in the US. Poverty also kills.
Ten LGBTQ News Stories the Mainstream Media Ignored in 2015
Truthout recaps some of the LGBTQ stories the mainstream media missed, ignored or just plain got wrong in 2015.
Restorative Justice Gives Our Children Dignity in US Schools
It's time to implement restorative justice principles in all institutions serving US youth.