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California and Arizona Miscount Water Supplies, Avoiding Realities of Scarcity
California and Arizona are still miscounting their water supplies.
Sanders Putting Pressure on Clinton in Democratic Contest
The Vermont senator garners intense enthusiasm.
One North Carolina Law Is Bringing the War on Whistleblowers to a New Level
North Carolina's HB 405 criminalizes whistleblowing against all businesses.
State General Assistance Programs Are Weakening Despite Increased Need
General Assistance programs provide a safety net for the very poor yet continue to weaken considerably.
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Dahr Jamail | Mourning the Changes That Surround Us: Readers Speak Out on Climate
We asked Truthout readers to share observations of weather anomalies in their areas.
Colombia Arrests Social Activists for Bogotá Bombing Despite Lack of Evidence
The 16 arrested share backgrounds in activism, so civil liberty groups are tying this to a pattern of government repression.
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Overcoming Fear: Lessons From the South
Dylann Roof's attempt to start a race war in America is backfiring in vibrant fashion.
#BernieSoBlack in the Context of “Confederate Flag Down, Rainbow Flag Up“
The satirical hashtag #BernieSoBlack exposes the problem with equating the same-sex marriage ruling with the symbolic Confederate flag lowering.
Hot Topics at ALEC’s 2015 Meeting in San Diego
Community groups are planning on bringing a little transparency to the proceedings.
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Why Exactly Is the US at War in Yemen?
Supporting Saudi attacks on Yemen is a way for the US to show the Saudis that Iran is still a mutual adversary.