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Milwaukee’s War on Black People
Sheriff David Clarke is declaring war on the black youth his city has failed.
Facing Terrorist Threats From Right-Wing Bigots, New York Muslim Community Sues
To thwart right-wing threats, a Muslim village in New York is deploying a law created to protect abortion clinics.
The Shameful Foundation of the Clintons’ Power
The Clinton Foundation gives its founders a humanitarian facade to brag about — while also enabling their steady accumulation of power and money, writes Eric Ruder.
Emerging Feminisms, Ideological Abolition: Divesting Ideas (Not Just Money) From the Prison
In a way, both the university and the prison are sites that cultivate either value or disposability in people.
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Peruvian Farmer Takes Stand Against Gold-Mining Corporation: “I Will Never Give Up My Land“
A team of engineers from Yanacocha came to our property to evict us, claiming we were not legitimate owners.
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Solitary for Suicide Attempts: The Brutal Punishment of Chelsea Manning
Possible solitary punishment for a suicide attempt is likely to exacerbate mental health issues for Chelsea Manning.
Maya Schenwar on the DOJ Ending Use of Private Prisons: Will Decarceration Follow?
Truthout's Maya Schenwar says the announcement won't affect federal immigration detention centers or state prisons.
Henry A. Giroux on the Neo-Fascism of the Law-and-Order Candidate
Henry Giroux comments on the rise of neo-fascism in America and its link to a culture of fear, white supremacy and the expanding racist incarceration state.
Economic Update: The System Exposed
This episode discusses the economics of the Olympics, and more.
The Feuds and Funders Behind the Pro-Donald Trump Super PACs
So who are the Trump-supporting super PACs? We've broken down who's in charge, what theyu2019ve raised, and the intense discord between them.