Truthout
Latest
Netanyahu Vows to Annex All Israeli Settlements in West Bank if Re-elected
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was indicted last month on charges of bribery, fraud and breach of trust.
More Climate Lawsuits Could Spur Federal Legislation and a Just Transition
Municipalities are increasingly suing Big Oil at the state level to recover costs related to climate change.
Underfunded Health Care Made Jails Warehouses for Those With Mental Illness
A new documentary looks at how people facing mental health challenges have been swept into the prison system.
Trump Retweets Article Outing Name of Alleged Ukraine Whistleblower
Legal experts say that “outing” a whistleblower likely amounts to a violation of federal law.
World’s 500 Richest People Gained $1.2 Trillion in Wealth in 2019
The analysis comes as Democratic presidential candidates have made tackling inequality a key of their policy platforms.
Why We Can’t Just #PlantATree
Tree planting must follow the vital work of protecting existing trees and reducing emissions through direct action.
Here Are the Corporate Elites Hosting Biden’s Manhattan Fundraisers
More than a dozen high-powered lawyers and executives will help “Middle-Class Joe” raise campaign cash in early January.
Foreign Police Want to Bypass Privacy Laws and Courts to Get Data From Abroad
Police elsewhere could obtain evidence to investigate things that might not even be a crime in your country.
Black Mothers Are Treated Less for Postpartum Depression Than Other Moms
Some Black women fear seeking care at the risk having their families torn apart by child welfare.
You’re Not So Different From an Octopus: Rethinking Our Relationship to Animals
We are on the cusp of revolutionizing the way we understand the animal world, says naturalist Sy Montgomery.