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GOP’s Brian Kemp Purged 1 in 10 Georgia Voters: I’ve Got the Names
Stacey Abrams’ GOP opponent used his power as Secretary of State to purge 1 in 10 Georgia voters. Here's his hit list.
The Fight to Reverse the Food Stamp Ban for People With Felony Drug Convictions
Families in poverty are fighting to remove the barriers to accessing the safety nets they need.
Humans, Fish and Other Animals Are Consuming Microfibers in Our Food and Water
As tiny fibers shed from synthetic textiles invade our bodies, researchers scramble to identify potential threats.
Trump’s Pick to Lead Energy Program Is Invested in Gas and Pipeline Firms
Lane Genatowski has virtually no technical background in energy technology development.
These Women Are Demanding Their Rights From Inside Rome’s Occupied Buildings
Precarious labour and housing conditions have pushed many to squat Rome’s empty buildings.
Officials Literally “Blow Hot Air” to Mitigate Heat in Texas Prisons
Several Texas prisoners told Truthout they were threatened after asking for respite from extreme heat.
Nobel Peace Prize Goes to Campaigners Against Sexual Violence as a Weapon
“I want to be the last girl in the world with a story like mine,” Nadia Murad wrote.
Students Are Paying More at Public Colleges and Getting Less in Return
Low-income students and students of color are particularly feeling the squeeze.
Climate Change Is a Major Midterm Issue. Corporate Media Are Ignoring It.
Debate moderators are asking fewer climate-related questions than they did in 2016.
State Ballot Initiatives Challenge Gerrymandering and Voter Suppression
Citizens across the political spectrum are backing initiatives aimed at returning power to voters.