News | Politics & Elections In Historic Win, Chile Votes for Socialism Over Fascism Democratic Socialist Gabriel Boric defeated José Antonio Kast on Sunday — 56 percent to 44 percent. By Common Dreams Staff , CommonDreams December 20, 2021 Truthout
News | Politics & Elections Georgia Senator Wants to Ban Ballot Drop Boxes After Voting to Install Them Georgia Democrats say Sen. Butch Miller is trying to “silence voters of color” with sudden drop-box switchback. By Igor Derysh , Salon December 20, 2021 Truthout
News | Economy & Labor 2021 Saw Gaps in Racial and Economic Inequality Widen. But There’s Still Hope. These 11 charts highlight major inequality developments of the year. By Sarah Anderson & Brian Wakamo , Inequality.org December 20, 2021 Truthout
News | Politics & Elections Manchin Rejects Build Back Better Bill, Likely Killing Social and Climate Agenda Several Democratic lawmakers accused Manchin of prioritizing corporate interests over the American people. By Common Dreams Staff , CommonDreams December 19, 2021 Truthout
News | War & Peace US Air Wars Killed Thousands of Civilians, Including Children, NY Times Reports Newly released Pentagon documents confirm previous reports from whistleblowers like Chelsea Manning and Daniel Hale. By Common Dreams Staff , CommonDreams December 19, 2021 Truthout
News | Economy & Labor Only a Quarter of the $9 Billion HUD Got to Combat COVID Impacts Has Been Spent Cities and states have been overwhelmed by capacity issues and focused on spending other funding with tighter deadlines. By Sarah Kleiner , TheCenterforPublicIntegrity December 19, 2021 Truthout
Op-Ed | Prisons & Policing Corporate Exploitation of Prison Labor Reaches Deep into the Supply Chain Prison slavery produces billions of dollars for the economy with many corporations taking advantage. By Bianca Tylek , WorthRises December 19, 2021 Truthout
News | Economy & Labor Apple Employee Blows Whistle on Illegal Spying and Toxic Working Conditions Complaints alleging illegal surveillance, whistleblower retaliation and workplace safety have been found to have merit. By Sam Knight , Truthout December 19, 2021 Truthout
News | Environment & Health States Are Letting Utility Companies Cut Off Power Just as Winter Arrives The looming shutoffs come as public health officials warn the newest COVID-19 variant is spreading across the U.S. By Leanna First-Arai , Truthout December 19, 2021 Truthout
News | Education & Youth Child Tax Credit Set to End, Potentially Pushing Millions of Kids Into Poverty The payments have helped millions of families afford essentials like rising grocery bills, child care and rent. By Julia Conley , CommonDreams December 18, 2021 Truthout