Truthout
Op-Ed
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How Inequality Corrupts Society
Politicians who sell out for corporate support during their campaigns are only reaping the benefits after their retirement, widening the gap of inequality in this country.
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Obama in the Holy Land
In a speech to young Israelis, US president reveals the Israel seldom seen on Fox News.
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Will Congress Act to Stop US Support for Honduras’ Death Squad Regime?
In Honduras, Reagan-era atrocities are back as the Obama administration funds a state implicated in murdering opponents.
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In Palestine, Dignity and Violence
Those who endure violence in Gaza retain a defiant and profound grasp on their humanity.
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Chavez’ Legacy: An Interview With Camille Chalmers
Chávez believed heavily in creating transformative Southern power and a new unity in the South. One of Chávez's greatest achievements was realizing an active, dynamic internationalism that can create …
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Poor Folks Don’t Really Care About the Stock Market Rally
I fit in with the other 40% of Americans who really and truly don’t give a fuck about the S&P 500 andDow Jones both hitting all-time record highs this …
“A Symptom of Unfortunate Tendencies”: Iraq and the Failure of the Liberal Elite
“The power elite, especially the liberal elite, has always been willing to sacrifice integrity and truth for power [and] personal advancement,” writes Chris Hedges.
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Jim Hightower: Obama’s Unethical End Run
In 2013, the mist of corporate money has fogged over Team Obama's commitment to ethical niceties like transparency in campaign funding.
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Regaining our Fighting Spirit: A Letter to Bill
Iu2019m still hoping to see some kind of renewal of that fighting spirit, even against mighty odds today.
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Drugging Aggression Behind Bars
Thanks to the psychiatric drug revolution, inmates in our correctional facilities recieve drugs instead of therapy.