News | Environment & Health Maui Wildfires Have Killed 36 People So Far, Hawaiian Officials Say Climate scientists say that wildfires have become deadlier in recent years due to the climate crisis. By Chris Walker , Truthout August 10, 2023 Truthout
Op-Ed | Human Rights Far Right Attack on Israel’s Supreme Court Is About Occupation, Not Democracy Extremists want to increase Israeli squatter-settlements in the West Bank and perhaps soon annex the occupied territory. By Juan Cole , TomDispatch August 10, 2023 Truthout
News | Economy & Labor States Crack Down on Union-Busting Captive Audience Meetings Amid rising labor organizing, local efforts to outlaw captive audience meetings will likely expand. By Michael Arria , Truthout August 10, 2023 Truthout
News | Politics & Elections Jack Smith Sought Warrant for Trump’s Twitter Account in January A judge found probable cause to allow investigators to search the @realDonaldTrump account without alerting Trump. By Chris Walker , Truthout August 10, 2023 Truthout
News | Politics & Elections Beyond Harlan Crow, Other Billionaires Funded Justice Thomas’s Luxury Vacations Three additional ultra-wealthy business executives have been underwriting Thomas’s undisclosed trips for three decades. By Brett Murphy & Alex Mierjeski , ProPublica August 10, 2023 Truthout
Op-Ed | LGBTQ Rights Even in LGBTQ+ “Safe Haven” NYC, O’Shae Sibley Wasn’t Safe From Violence Let’s celebrate Sibley’s life as we also work toward creating a future in which LGBTQ+ folks can feel safe anywhere. By Kwolanne Felix , Truthout August 10, 2023 Truthout
News | Politics & Elections Trump Tells Supporters He’ll Defy Any Protective Order Issued in Jan. 6 Case If he follows through on his promise, Trump could be found in contempt of court. By Chris Walker , Truthout August 9, 2023 Truthout
News | Economy & Labor Grindr Issues Mandatory Return to Office Policy 2 Weeks After Union Drive “Our vision for Grindr is one of safety, security, and respect for our workplace,” a Grindr employee said. By Zane McNeill , Truthout August 9, 2023 Truthout
News | Environment & Health Biden Says He’s “Practically” Declared Climate Emergency — But He Hasn’t “Practically speaking, Biden has devastated communities and wildlife,” one frustrated climate advocate said. By Sharon Zhang , Truthout August 9, 2023 Truthout
News | Politics & Elections Memo: Trump Co-Conspirator Believed Fake Electors Plot Would Probably Be Illegal The memo lays out a step-by-step process for the fake electors plot to delay the certification of Biden's 2020 win. By Chris Walker , Truthout August 9, 2023 Truthout