Truthout
Biden’s Offshore Drilling “Ban” Won’t Protect Gulf of Mexico From Oil Spills
Biden invoked the 2010 BP oil spill, but his ban doesn’t include the area of the Gulf where the spill occurred.
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Biden Is About to Hand Over a Vast and Unconstitutional DNA Database to Trump
Every person’s privacy, security and civil rights are implicated by this program.
McDonald’s Joins Growing List of Companies Scaling Back DEI Initiatives
McDonald’s follows Walmart and John Deere in reducing DEI commitments.
Washington Post Cartoonist Quits After Paper Censors Criticism of Owner Bezos
“I’ve never had a cartoon killed because of who or what I chose to aim my pen at,” cartoonist Ann Telnaes said.
Big Agriculture Is Leading Us Into the Bird Flu Abyss
The federal government's deference to agriculture industry interests has put the US at risk of a public health crisis.
60 Years After Assassination of Malcolm X, a Lawsuit Aims to Uncover the Truth
The outcome of this lawsuit will have broad ramifications for movements facing state surveillance and repression today.
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Israeli Forces Admit to Hiding Soldiers in Ambulance in West Bank Raid
The incident represents “a flagrant violation” of international law, a UN expert said.
Doctors Against Genocide Hold Global Sick-Out to Highlight Atrocities in Gaza
“We are sick from genocide, sick from complicity, and sick from silence,” says a statement by Doctors Against Genocide.
Florida Doctor Fined $10K for Violating Abortion Waiting Period Law
Critics argue mandatory 24-hour waiting periods are medically unnecessary and impede abortion access.
Muslim Advocates Ramp Up the Fight for Reproductive Justice
Muslim Americans are creating a movement around accessible and resonant information on sexual and reproductive health.
Indians in Flood-Prone Areas Are on Front Lines of Growing Mental Health Crisis
Health care workers in India note rising instances of solastalgia, the pain of seeing one’s home environment degrade.
Trump Has Stuffed His Cabinet With Oligarchs Poised to Govern for Their Profit
The circle of billionaires in Trump’s cabinet embodies the reign of American oligarchy.
Officials Knew About Violence in Prison Where Robert Brooks Was Fatally Beaten
Watchdogs called on officials to investigate racist human rights abuses at Marcy Correctional Facility back in 2023.
“We Have to Act”: Taxpayers Suing Congressmembers for Funding Genocide Speak Out
Plaintiff Tarik Kanaana says the lawsuit “has given people something to rally behind and a renewed sense of hope.”
Palestine
Sanders Vows to Work to Block Biden’s Proposed $8B Sale of Weapons to Israel
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American Historical Association Overwhelmingly Condemns Scholasticide in Gaza
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Israeli Lawmakers Call for Even More Violent “Complete Cleansing” of North Gaza
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Legal Advocates Use Archiving as a Form of Resistance to Genocide Denial in Gaza
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Biden Approves Another $8 Billion Arms Sale to Israel as Genocide Continues
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After Destroying Gaza Hospital, Israel Has Disappeared the Doctor Who Led It
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After Shuttering Kamal Adwan, Israel Attacks Last 2 Hospitals in Northern Gaza
“Two-thirds of U.S. teachers now report self-censoring discussions on race, gender identity and sexuality in their classrooms.”
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Human Rights and Global Wrongs
ICJ Set to Decide Whether Fueling Climate Change Violates International Law
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Trump Is Using “Unitary Executive” Theory in His Bid to Amass Supreme Power
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US Response to ICC Netanyahu Warrant Could Deal Death Blow to International Law
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Trump Isn’t Hiding Plan to Use Military to Quash Protests and Deport Immigrants
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Palestine Was a Top Concern for Many Voters. Harris Refused to Listen to Them.
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As Israel Extends Its Genocide Into the West Bank, It Targets and Kills Children
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Finally Free, Assange Receives a Measure of Justice From the Council of Europe