Truthout
Latest
Democrats Urge Biden to Make Federal Contractors Disclose Dark Money Spending
The lawmakers say that lax election finance laws have paved the way for “quid pro quo corruption.”
After Backlash, San Francisco Board Backtracks Police Use of Exploding Robots
City lawmakers voted to move the matter back to a rules committee, which could propose exploring it again in the future.
Warnock’s Narrow Victory Underscores Ongoing Threat of Voter Suppression
“We’re still fighting voter suppression. We’re still fighting fascism,” says organizer LaTosha Brown.
Dozens of Groups Urge Congress Not to Extend Trump’s Corporate Tax Cuts
Corporations like Amazon and Northrop Grumman have been lobbying for the tax breaks.
UN Secretary Says “There Is No Planet B” as Global Biodiversity Summit Kicks Off
Campaigners say this is our last chance to combat rampant species loss and adopt a solid framework to protect wildlife.
We Are Living in a Digital Police State. You Can Thank Big Tech.
DHS and Silicon Valley have dumped money and new surveillance tech into local police departments across the country.
McConnell Finally Responds to Calls From Trump to “Terminate” the Constitution
McConnell issued his response on Tuesday, several days after Trump's weekend post calling for upending the constitution.
Congress Is Set to Codify Respect for Marriage Act — But It Has Some Limitations
The act gives exemptions to religious nonprofits and doesn’t stop states from passing discriminatory laws.
Manchin’s “Dirty” Big Oil Giveaway Defeated Again After Progressive Opposition
It became clear this week that the deal to severely weaken keystone environmental laws wouldn’t have the votes to pass.
Trump Organization Found Guilty on All 17 Counts of Tax Fraud
The guilty verdict won't affect Trump directly, but the Trump Organization could face up to $1.61 million in fines.