Op-Ed | 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. By Brian Terrell , Speakout November 18, 2016 Truthout
Op-Ed | War & Peace 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. By Tad Daley , Speakout November 18, 2016 Truthout
Economy & Labor 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. By Richard D. Wolff , Truthout November 18, 2016 Truthout
Interview | Politics & Elections 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. By Nell Abram , FreeSpeechRadioNews November 18, 2016 Truthout
Interview | Politics & Elections 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. By Deena Guzder & Amy Goodman , DemocracyNow! November 18, 2016 Truthout
News | 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. By Dahr Jamail , Truthout November 17, 2016 Truthout
Op-Ed | Environment & Health 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. By Henrik Selin & Adil Najam , TheConversation November 17, 2016 Truthout
News | Environment & Health Judge Won’t Dismiss Youth Climate Lawsuit; Stage Set for Historic Trial Young climate activists are suing the federal government over its planet-damaging energy policies. By Dana Drugmand , Truthout November 17, 2016 Truthout