Truthout
Op-Ed
Trump’s War on the Constitution Has Reached a Breaking Point
It is time to salvage this thought experiment we call a country.
1,700 Youths in Gaza Face Amputation Due to Israeli Sniper Violence
U.S. taxpayers are funding this catastrophe.
Trump’s “Genocidal” Tweets Against Iran Come With a Price
With Bolton, Netanyahu and the Saudis driving his Iran policy, Trump has few sensible options.
Russians Have Meddled in 36 Elections. The US Has Meddled in 81.
Elections are but one part of a story of meddling on a scale that has been historically remarkable.
Deutsche Bank Has Rolled on Donald Trump
The old rule still applies: Always follow the money.
Let’s Shut Down the Economy to Fight for Abortion Rights
The best way to fight against restrictive abortion laws is mass mobilizations and strikes.
Racist Voter Suppression Made Alabama’s Abortion Ban Possible
It doesn’t matter if a majority of us support the right to an abortion if we cannot exercise our political power.
Trump’s Trade War With China Is Waged to Make the Rich Richer
The trade war is forcing working-class people to pay high tariffs to advance the goals of the rich.
Head of Program Profiling Muslims in Chicago Steps Down Amid Pressure
Recent iterations of the program have rebranded, using progressive-sounding frames to obscure their true intent.
How Do We Teach 9/11 to Those Who Don’t Remember It?
The logic of “never forget” demands we overlook what followed 9/11: Islamophobia and expanded executive authority.