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Resisting Despair: Speaking Truth in the Face of Trump
What is the role of the press in the face of impending overt fascism? Truthout staff speak out against “acting normal.”
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A Visit to Russia for “Life Extension” of the Planet
I am not sure that the term “Citizen Diplomacy” can be accurately applied to what we did and experienced in Russia.
No-Fly, Safe and Humanitarian Zones — in the United States, Not Syria
In the wake of Trumpu2019s appeals to xenophobia and racism, no-fly, safe and humanitarian zones have applicability, in the US.
Economic Update: The Economics of Trump
This week's episode includes updates on a big Texas worker co-op, Audi deal to make cars in China, the Pope's criticism of capitalism and more.
How to Do Away With the Electoral College System (Short of a Constitutional Amendment)
The United States is the only major democracy in the world to elect its president by a mechanism other than the popular vote.
Syrian Refugees Say if Western Countries Close Their Borders, It “Would Be Better to Die”
Over the course of his campaign, Trump has incorrectly accused Syrian refugees of carrying out violent attacks in the US.
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Careful What You Wish For
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Parables Involving Cliffs
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This Year Will Be the Warmest in 136 Years of Record-Keeping
Drought is affecting at least one quarter of the 48 contiguous US states and over a third of the population.
What Could the Rest of the World Do If Trump Pulls the US Out of the Paris Agreement on Climate Change?
Elections have consequences for global climate change negotiations and the future of the planet.