Truthout
Latest
Tiny Particles of Plastic Now Pollute Our Food, Water and Even the Clouds
From the deep ocean to the sky, microplastics are now everywhere, and fossil fuel firms are still ramping up production.
In “Direct Attack” on Labor Movement, Amazon Claims NLRB Is Unconstitutional
Amazon's recent court filing suggests that it is seeking to dismantle the federal agency tasked with protecting workers.
Western Reproductive Rights Organizations Are Failing Palestinians
“This moment has really illustrated that many people feel like they can be feminist while also supporting genocide."
Politicians Are Overlooking a Powerful Voting Bloc: Poor and Low-Income Voters
Politicians pay next to no attention to the concerns of low-income Americans. Advocates want to change that.
Utah Legislature Votes to Uphold Subminimum Wage for Disabled Workers
Disabled people across the country face discrimination, poor treatment and subminimum wages in the workplace.
Local Papers Across the US Are Refusing to Cover the Movement for Ceasefire
Throughout the country, organizers for ceasefire are encountering acute bias from local media outlets.
Costco Says It’s Not Anti-Union. Unionized Workers Are Putting That to the Test.
Costco bosses basked in praise for making union friendly statements but have yet to commit to bargain in good faith.
ICJ Hearings Will Examine 57 Years of Israel’s Illegal Occupation of Palestine
More than 50 countries are set to participate in next week's hearings at the International Court of Justice.
South Dakota Reservation Braces Itself After Closure of Only OB-GYN Program
Health care deserts are one of the many reasons Indigenous people face higher rates of infant and maternal mortality.
Armed Resistance to the Israeli Occupation Is Spreading in the West Bank
As Israel cracks down on Palestinian resistance, young men from small West Bank villages have been taking up arms.