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Why “Climate Change” Must Become a Promise to Decolonize
Climate change needs to be discussed in terms of conquest, genocide, slavery and other conditions that are at its root.
Sorry, I Can’t Give Trump a Chance
Our democracy is too important to play nice with a man who campaigned on undermining it.
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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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