Truthout
Op-Ed
Even as US Jews Mourn Israeli Dead, We Must All Decry US-Backed Genocide in Gaza
As a rabbi, I see clearly how the Jewish community is faced with a profound moral challenge. We must oppose genocide.
There’s No Path to Ending Bloodshed If Palestinian Rights Continue to Be Denied
The U.S. must stop enabling Israel’s brutal collective punishment of Palestinians in Gaza.
Israel Is Using Starvation as a Weapon of War Against the Palestinian People
A full-scale ground offensive on Gaza is imminent, even as Palestinians are already suffering collective punishment.
What Preceded the Killings in Israel and Gaza Was Not “Peace” — It Was Apartheid
Israel’s plan to treat Palestinians in Gaza as “human animals” and starve them reflects the conditions of apartheid.
Is California’s Climate Lawsuit Against Big Oil an Inflection Point?
Delaware, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey and Rhode Island are already pursuing similar legal actions.
Trying to Subdue Nature Is a Fool’s Errand When Planning for Climate Adaptation
Local, state and federal governments must actively pursue both mitigation and nature-based climate adaptation policies.
Dismantling Columbus’s Legacy Requires More Than Changing a Holiday’s Name
To fight Columbus’s violent legacy, we need to engage in radical climate action and reject greenwashing technologies.
The World Faces a Great Unraveling. If We Ignore Indigenous Wisdom, We Are Lost.
A new podcast, “Holding the Fire,” discusses the global climate crisis with Indigenous people from around the world.
Police and Prison Guards in Maine Are Committing Abuses With Terrifying Impunity
Maine’s attorney general's office hasn't acknowledged an unjustified use of deadly police force since 1990.
Banned Black History Can Teach Us How to Fight Right-Wing School Censorship
As “Banned Books Week” comes to a close, it’s crucial to acknowledge right-wing censorship’s deep roots in U.S. history.