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World War III’s Newest Battlefield — US Troops Head for the Far North
The melting of the Arctic ice cap lends the area ever greater strategic significance.
Trump’s Social Security Changes Pose Dire Threat to Rural Disabled People
The need to travel to a Social Security office or court can be a barrier for people who lack access to transportation.
Trump Budget Would Slash Medicare and Social Security While Boosting Pentagon
President Donald Trump is expected to unveil a $4.8 trillion blueprint that includes hundreds of billions in cuts.
Amid Crackdown on Activists, Support Groups Help Resistance Continue Behind Bars
Support groups are working to ensure activists behind bars continue to have the support of their larger community.
Lindsey Graham Seems Willing to Degrade Every US Institution to Keep Trump Happy
Lindsey Graham has promised “investigations” of Trump's enemies for months. Now he'll be forced to deliver them.
Brazilians Mobilize to Clean Up Massive Oil Spill and End the Fossil Fuel Era
Following an oil disaster five months ago, Brazilians are rising up.
Facebook Ads Should Face the Same Libel Law as Media Outlets
Facebook will not screen political ads for truthfulness. Why does it remain exempt from libel laws?
Charles Koch’s Political Operation Gears Up to Attack 2020 Democrats
Americans for Prosperity spends tens of millions each election cycle largely attacking Democrats on the issues.
Clinging to Normalcy Is Killing Us. How Do We Break Free?
Kelly Hayes talks with organizer Aly Wane about how to energize our communities in Truthout's podcast “Movement Memos.”
GOP “Climate Plan” Calls for Planting Trees But No Emissions Reduction
The GOP’s ineffectual climate plan pins responsibility on consumers while the fossil fuel industry gets a pass.