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These Women Are Demanding Their Rights From Inside Rome’s Occupied Buildings
Precarious labour and housing conditions have pushed many to squat Rome’s empty buildings.
10 Years After The Crash: Recovery Not For All
People at the margins who suffered the most when the great recession of 2018 hit are still struggling.
Kavanaugh Is Confirmed. Only Mass Organizing Will Save Us Now.
What a filthy piece of work this was.
Violence Against Women Act at Risk of Lapsing
The landmark federal legislation received only a short-term reauthorization from Congress last month.
Friendship Alone Cannot Deradicalize Fascists
Genuine accountability for fascist actions is a far more effective tool for deradicalization.
Energy Conservation Jobs Come to Coal Country
A Kentucky program trains former coal miners in energy efficiency -- and rallies distressed communities.
Officials Literally “Blow Hot Air” to Mitigate Heat in Texas Prisons
Several Texas prisoners told Truthout they were threatened after asking for respite from extreme heat.
Jury Finds Chicago Cop Guilty of Second-Degree Murder in Shooting of Black Teen
The guilty verdict is a major victory for the movement to hold police accountable for their crimes.
Want to Help After a Disaster? Consider Waiting a Bit
Needs are often as big or even greater long after a disaster than in its immediate aftermath.
In the Race to End Hunger and Mitigate Climate Change, We Must Look to the Soil
Healthy soils are key to achieving food security and halting the planetary burn of climate change.