Truthout
Op-Ed
56 Migrant Deaths in Chiapas Were Due to Border Crackdown, Not an “Accident”
Such “accidents” are a recurring human cost of the policies of containment and repression imposed on migrants globally.
Texas Abortion Law Opens Door for Vast Array of Bounty Hunter-Type Legislation
Gavin Newsom’s bid to deputize private citizens to sue gun makers is one example, but copycats may take many directions.
The Tragic Opera Starring Joe Manchin Has Lasted Far Too Long
So continues the saga of a West Virginia coal baron who made up his mind months ago.
Most of the Democratic Party Is Responsible for the Build Back Better Debacle
The fate of Biden’s signature bill rests in the hands of Sen. Joe Manchin, while progressives have been sidelined.
Melting of Ice Sheets Is Dramatic, But Melting of Permafrost Means Mass Death
The vast Arctic permafrost is fast receding, releasing enormous stores of lethal greenhouse gases into the atmosphere.
The Meadows Texts May Be the Watergate Tapes of the 1/6 Inquiry
Mark Meadows likely knows a hell of a lot more than he’s saying about what really went down on January 6.
Despite His Promises, Biden Is Still Serving Fossil Fuel Interests
The president must keep his promises and take bold action before it's too late.
Let’s Abandon False Dichotomy of “Offensive vs. Defensive” Support for Yemen War
The characterization is meaningless because Saudi Arabia’s involvement in Yemen is entirely offensive.
Biden’s “Democracy Summit” Prioritized US Hegemony Over Democratic Ideals
None of the summit attendees acknowledged the role unchecked capitalism plays in the rise of authoritarianism globally.
The Right Is Now Weaponizing Recall Elections at Every Level of Government
Normalizing recalls of elected officials makes good governance all but impossible.