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Resisting Despair: Speaking Truth in the Face of Trump
What is the role of the press in the face of impending overt fascism? Truthout staff speak out against “acting normal.”
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A Visit to Russia for “Life Extension” of the Planet
I am not sure that the term “Citizen Diplomacy” can be accurately applied to what we did and experienced in Russia.
No-Fly, Safe and Humanitarian Zones — in the United States, Not Syria
In the wake of Trumpu2019s appeals to xenophobia and racism, no-fly, safe and humanitarian zones have applicability, in the US.
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On the Road With Our American Selves: Or How to Feel Like a Jerk in Mombasa
The Trump administration will probably espouse a philosophy much like President Obama's when it comes to valuing the lives of foreign innocents.
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Love Notes From the Margins: How We’ll Survive These Times
To survive the next four years, we, as marginalized people, must come together in solidarity and resistance.
The Worst Problem in US Politics? Irrationality
Unfortunately, this election cycle shows how effective it can be to appeal to human irrationality.
What Could the Rest of the World Do If Trump Pulls the US Out of the Paris Agreement on Climate Change?
Elections have consequences for global climate change negotiations and the future of the planet.
Why the Trump Effect Could Increase Bullying
What has the “Trump effect” been on children?
Drain the Swamp, Indeed: Ethics Reform and the Next Administration
Trump's transition team is full of lobbyists and other Washington insiders.
A Eulogy for Tom Hayden, 1939-2016
“We are people of this generation, bred in at least modest comfort — looking uneasily at the world we inherit.”