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Sanders Putting Pressure on Clinton in Democratic Contest
The Vermont senator garners intense enthusiasm.
State General Assistance Programs Are Weakening Despite Increased Need
General Assistance programs provide a safety net for the very poor yet continue to weaken considerably.
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Dahr Jamail | Mourning the Changes That Surround Us: Readers Speak Out on Climate
We asked Truthout readers to share observations of weather anomalies in their areas.
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Overcoming Fear: Lessons From the South
Dylann Roof's attempt to start a race war in America is backfiring in vibrant fashion.
Hot Topics at ALEC’s 2015 Meeting in San Diego
Community groups are planning on bringing a little transparency to the proceedings.
On the News With Thom Hartmann: President Calls for Sweeping Reforms to US Prison System, and More
The US houses 25 percent of the world's prisoners, and more.
Welcome to Fairmead, California, Where You Have to Walk a Mile for a Sip of Water
For some Californians the drought means brown lawns. For others, it means nothing to drink.
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In US Prisons, Psychiatric Disability Is Often Met by Brute Force
Violence, neglect and abuse of prisoners labeled with psychiatric disabilities have become routine in US prisons.
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The Ghosts of Bosnia: Genocide Deniers Rob Mourners of Peace
Vucic's presence was too bitter a pill to swallow when his wartime words still ring in their ears.
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Children Increasingly Exploited and Threatened in Armed Conflict
More than 300,000 child soldiers are currently exploited in situations of armed conflict.