Op-Ed | Olympic Tensions Offer a Window Into Lebanese History The Lebanese athletes' refusal to share a bus with Israelis in Rio should be judged in its historical context. By Denijal Jegić , Truthout August 10, 2016 Truthout
Op-Ed | Prisons & Policing “I Am a Revolutionary and an Optimistic,” Says Former Black Panther Attica, over time, became one of the main destinations for activists linked to the Black Panthers and other revolutionary organizations. By Breno Altman , Speakout August 10, 2016 Truthout
Op-Ed | Prisons & Policing We Must Stop Consuming Blk (Black) Death There is no such thing as “good policing” when the “bad police” aren't being held accountable to the people. By Kaleb Autman , Speakout August 10, 2016 Truthout
Politics & Elections Donald Trump Under Fire After Hinting Gun Owners Could Assassinate Hillary Clinton Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump is being accused of inciting violence against his rival Hillary Clinton. By Juan González & Amy Goodman , DemocracyNow! August 10, 2016 Truthout
Interview | Prisons & Policing After Being Denied Parole 10 Times, Elderly Prisoner Allegedly Commits Suicide at Fishkill Prison Democracy Now! speaks with Kathy Manley, a longtime lawyer and advocate for prisoner rights who represented John MacKenzie. By Juan González & Amy Goodman , DemocracyNow! August 10, 2016 Truthout
News Analysis | Prisons & Policing When Defense Lawyers Become Prosecutors Within our current criminal legal system, prosecutors are all-powerful and public defenders, often complicit. By J. Celso Castro Alves , Truthout August 9, 2016 Truthout
News Analysis | New Subsidy Loophole Will Boost Profits for Unsustainable Corn Biofuel Industry Corn refinery profits will increase, but this does nothing to combat climate change or promote energy independence. By Almuth Ernsting , IndependentScienceNews August 9, 2016 Truthout
Interview | Economy & Labor Ecuador Foreign Minister: $3 Billion in Tax Havens Could Fund Earthquake Reconstruction Ecuador's President recently announced a national referendum that would bar any politician from having assets in tax havens. By Pablo Vivanco , teleSUR August 9, 2016 Truthout