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Taking the Bite Out of Government Watchdogs
The Sentinel team takes a close look at the Flint water crisis, an immigration case, workers' rights and the federal inspector general.
Fossil Fuel Spill Tracker 2015: A Map of Environmental Disasters
An explosion in North American fossil fuel extraction has led to a dangerous rise in pipeline spills and oil train derailments.
Forty-Three Years After Roe v. Wade, Supreme Court to Hear Case Threatening Women’s Right to Choose
Friday marked the 43rd anniversary of Roe v. Wade.
North Carolina Town Shows Political Cost of Backing Big Oil
Kure Beach shows that elected leaders could face consequences for ignoring opposition to offshore drilling in coastal communities.
US-Trained Military Officials Face Prosecution for Dirty War Atrocities in Guatemala
Former Guatemalan military officials are facing prosecution, but when will the US government be held accountable?
Water Isn’t the Only Source of Lead Contamination in Flint
A marksmanship program at the high school in Flint also poses a risk of lead contamination.
Why Fair Job Scheduling for Low-Wage Workers Is a Racial Justice Issue
Neighborhoods Organizing for Change is leading the fight for fair scheduling in Minneapolis by being committed to racial justice.
Failed States and States of Failure: Headlines From the Future
“We Destroyed the Cities to Save Them” is just one possible headline from the future.
Interview With Noam Chomsky: Is European Integration Unraveling?
Scholar Noam Chomsky offers his insights on Europe's migration and refugee crisis and the ongoing financial crisis in Greece.
Beyond the Sound Bites: Election 2016
Truthout's incisive, independent coverage of the 2016 election season.