Truthout
News
House Democrats Push for Voting Rights Exception to Filibuster
Democrats are exhausting every avenue to get voting rights passed, but key figures like the president are holding out.
Biden Urged to Lift US Embargo on Cuba as Thousands Protest Critical Shortages
The U.S. trade embargo has kept Cuba from accessing critical foreign-made medical supplies during the pandemic.
Texas Gov. Threatens to Arrest Dem Lawmakers Fleeing to Block Voter Restrictions
Texas Democrats are in Washington to push for passage of the For the People Act to protect against voting restrictions.
Right-Wingers Are Taking Over Library Boards to Remove Books on Racism
Right-wing groups are trying to stop public and school libraries from promoting racial justice and queer acceptance.
Census Data Show Half of Unvaccinated Americans Live in Lower-Income Households
While the GOP has politicized the vaccine, issues of access may be barring many from having the choice to get the jab.
DC Football Team Pres Says New Name Will Carry No Reference to Native Americans
Since dropping its racist name under pressure last year, the Washington Football Team is still seeking to rename itself.
Dem Lawmakers Plan to Flee Texas as GOP Tries Again to Pass Voting Restrictions
Texas Republicans rushed to pass their newest voter suppression bill overnight through committee in the House.
Trump Calls Mob of Loyalists Who Breached Capitol “Great People”
The former president's words match what he said about white supremacists in Charlottesville, Virginia, in 2017.
Western US Hits 130 Degrees as Congress Bickers Over Climate Infrastructure
Temperatures in Death Valley hit 130 degrees, potentially tying one of the highest temperatures ever recorded.
Companies Are Profiting Massively From COVID Air Cleaners. But Do They Work?
Electronic air cleaners have been heavily marketed but face nearly nonexistent government oversight.