Truthout
Op-Ed
A Personal Statement From Dahr Jamail
“In 2003 I felt called into journalism, following a deep impulse to tell the truth.”
What the Dismantling of the Berlin Wall Means 30 Years Later
Across the globe, democracy is in retreat, driven by pressures from both populist nationalism and predatory capitalism.
Elizabeth Warren Thwarts Reporters’ Attempts to Smear Medicare for All
Sen. Elizabeth Warren is right in focusing on what really matters to people -- lower health care costs.
We Must Raise Labor Standards for Care Workers to Win a Low-Carbon Economy
Organizing and raising standards for care workers needs to be central to bringing labor and climate together.
My Breast Cancer Journey Revealed the Flaws of an Unjust Health System
Our ability to care for ourselves during a health crisis should not be dependent on generous employers or our zip code.
The Tree of Life Shooting Was a Year Ago. The Far-Right Threat Still Looms.
Keeping communities safe against hateful rhetoric will require a bold, expansive vision.
Indigenous Abortion Access Shouldn’t Be Tied to Western Religious Values
Treaties require the U.S. government to provide health care to Indigenous people — this includes abortion.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis Under Fire for Link to Giuliani’s Indicted Associates
DeSantis first lied, then tried to downplay his relationship to the two men who gave $50,000 to his campaign.
The Frenzy About Russia Has Undermined Progressive Agendas
Tremendous amounts of time, energy and resources have been squandered on Russiagate at the expense of critical issues.
The Demise of Democracy Under Trump Proves the Frankfurt School Right
It warned that the structures integral to democracy, such as a free press, could end up destroying the system.