Truthout
Photo Essay
Living in Doubt: West Virginians Seek Safe Water After Elk River Chemical Spill
Months after Freedom Industries spilled 10,000 gallons of toxic 4-methylcyclohexane methanol into the Elk River in West Virginia, many residents rely on volunteer efforts for safe drinking water.
Green Army Prepares to Battle Louisiana Legislators To Protect Water From Oil Industry Threats
The Green Army, a group representing environmental and social justice organizations, met on the steps of the state capitol for a rally preceding the start of Louisiana's legislative session …
Mexicans March To Oppose NAFTA, Defend Their Oil
On NAFTA's 20th anniversary, thousands in Mexico demonstrated against education, labor “reforms”, attacks on indigenous rights by multinational mining companies and privatization of the oil and electricity industries.
In Oakland, Airport Workers Cite Unfair Practices
Workers at Oakland airport concessions are striking against unfair labor practices.
Bay Area Service Workers Up in Arms
Twelve AT&T Park concession workers were arrested in an act of civil disobedience on June 18.
Photo Essay: Mexico Celebrates World Day Against Monsanto
In this photo essay, Andalusia Knoll captures the spirit of Mexicans protesting GMO corn on March Against Monsanto Day.
Rally for Citizenship
10,000 people rallied on the Capitol lawn for a pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants.
Thousands at Climate Rally in Washington Call on Obama to Reject Keystone Pipeline
Zach Roberts documents the largest climate rally in US history in this photo essay.
Skepticism, With a Side of Hope: Photos From the 2013 Inauguration
What a difference four years makes.
Making a Life, but Not a Living in the Fields: Lucrecia Camacho’s Story
The work is hard, the wages are barely a living, but it is a life for many.