Truthout
Op-Ed
When It Comes to Prison Education, Some Who Need It Most May Be Left Behind
As prison education gets more funding, activists are pushing for equitable access.
Average US Taxpayer Gave $900 to Military Contractors Last Year
This spending isn’t buying us a more secure world.
After Undermining International Criminal Court, US Wants It to Charge Russians
U.S. hypocrisy is no more nakedly apparent than in the Senate’s unanimous resolution condemning Russia.
Beyond the “Ghost Gun” Ban, We Need Local Leaders to Fund Violence Prevention
Responding to pain by enforcing a criminal code through policing is ineffective in addressing community needs.
Liberal Cities Are Not Immune to Mounting Attacks on Abortion Rights
An anti-abortion group that pretends to be progressive is targeting liberal cities and terrorizing people at clinics.
As Republicans Push Far Right Agenda, Stakes for Midterms Couldn’t Be Higher
Voter turnout for midterms tends to be low, and Republicans are far more reliable voters than Democrats.
A Hunger Within the US Left for “Action” on Ukraine Is Driving Us Astray
The task of the left is to build a mass anti-imperialist, antiwar movement capable of intervening on the side of peace.
Republicans Refuse to Name Courthouse After Black Judge in Overtly Racist Move
Naming buildings is one of Congress's easiest tasks. Not this time -- thanks to racism and evangelical fearmongering.
Nonstop Corporate News on Ukraine Is Fueling Support for Unchecked US Militarism
The shock of war has been increasingly transformed into a cinematic spectacle used to fan the flames of militarism.
The Movement to Defund and Abolish Immigration Jails Is Winning Major Victories
Biden’s budget calls for a 26 percent reduction in immigration detention, and ICE is reducing the use of some jails.