Op-Ed | Three Comforting Myths About the Declaration of Independence The writers of the Declaration wanted freedom from British oppressors — and the freedom to enslave and oppress. By Ibram X. Kendi , Truthout July 4, 2016 Truthout
Op-Ed | Economy & Labor The Millennial Generation Is a Perfect Fit for Socialism Capitalism has only itself to blame, forcing millennials to look for an alternative. By Anis Shivani , AlterNet July 4, 2016 Truthout
Op-Ed | Politics & Elections Is Hillary Clinton Making History or Maintaining the Status Quo? Hillary Clinton says she'll make history as the first woman president, but no other candidate so represents a continuation of the same old thing. By Elizabeth Schulte , SocialistWorker July 4, 2016 Truthout
News Analysis | War & Peace Okinawa Is Still Being Exploited by the US Cindy Beringer describes the long history of US military abuses on the island of Okinawa — and explains the backdrop to the struggle of its residents. By Cindy Beringer , SocialistWorker July 3, 2016 Truthout
News | Environment & Health Financial Conflicts at National Academy Advisory Panel on the Future of GMO Regulation For decades, scientists and public-interest groups have raised questions about conflicts of interest and potential bias in the Academy's work on GMOs. By Jonathan Latham , IndependentScienceNews July 3, 2016 Truthout
News | Politics & Elections In New York, Republicans and Democrats Join Forces to Overturn “Citizens United“ Seventeen states have called for a constitutional amendment to reduce the influence of money in politics. So who's next? By Lynsi Burton , YES!Magazine July 3, 2016 Truthout
News Analysis | Dark Money: How You Can See More of It, Thanks to the FCC Radio and cable stations must upload political ad data to public online database. By Kathy Kiely , Moyers&Company July 3, 2016 Truthout
News | Environment & Health Decision Looms for Controversial Mine in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula A proposed open-pit mine in Michigan is pitting a tribe and locals against a multinational company and is a reminder that modern conveniences have costs. By Brian Bienkowski , EnvironmentalHealthNews July 3, 2016 Truthout
Interview | Richard D. Wolff: Poverty Has Always Accompanied Capitalism Promises that incremental changes would work to the benefit of most Americans have proven to be false. By Mark Karlin , Truthout July 3, 2016 Truthout
Op-Ed | Politics & Elections Congress and Activists Mobilize to Fight Voter Suppression A national alliance is forming to resist voter suppression as progressives in Congress organize a Voting Rights Caucus. By Ben Ptashnik & Victoria Collier , Truthout July 3, 2016 Truthout