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Labeled “Insider Threats,” Intelligence Whistleblowers Face Conundrum
The Obama administration has prosecuted more whistleblowers under the 1917 Espionage Act than all other presidents combined.
Noam Chomsky: Electing the President of an Empire
Noam Chomsky discusses the reality of “democracy” under capitalism.
Nobel Laureate Joseph Stiglitz on “Rewriting the Rules of the American Economy”
One of the nation's leading economists is calling for a comprehensive overhaul of the US economy.
On the News With Thom Hartmann: One in Five Animal Species Are at Risk of Extinction, and More
Truthout can only survive through reader support. Click here to make a tax-deductible donation and help publish journalism that fights corporate power! In today's On the News segment: One …
Texas Activists Form Statewide Coalition to Confront Fracking
Texas activists are working to restore local control over fracking — including the right to ban the extraction process.
Sparks Fly as Iowa’s Festival of Politics Showcases Presidential Candidates
Preparations begin months in advance, with campaigns organizing rallies, concerts and other events to bring supporters to the hall.
From Watchdogs to Lapdogs: How Corporate Media Mislead Us on GMOs
Despite assurances in mainstream media that GMOs are safe, consumers remain skeptical.
Yemen and the Guardian’s Shameful War of Misinformation
The Guardian has offered little evidence to support its claim that Iran is backing Houthi rebels in Yemen.
A High-Dollar Speech Sends Former Israeli Prime Minister to US Federal Court on Claims of War Crimes
He has been accused of involvement in the murders of ten passengers on the Gaza Freedom Flotilla.
White House and Republicans Reach Budget Deal – Including Disability Insurance Cuts
A vote on the deal could come as early as Wednesday.