News | Human Rights Iraqis Tortured by US Forces “Still Have No Clear Path” to Justice or Redress A report by Human Rights Watch found Iraqis tortured by U.S. forces 20 years ago have yet to receive any compensation. By Jake Johnson , CommonDreams September 25, 2023 Truthout
News | Politics & Elections Menendez Vows to Stay in Office as AOC, Fetterman Call for His Resignation Sen. Bob Menendez made his first public remarks on Monday and reiterated his vow to not resign. By Sharon Zhang , Truthout September 25, 2023 Truthout
News | Environment & Health EVs May Produce Higher Levels of Ocean and Air Pollution Through Tire Emissions Pollution problems caused by electric vehicles' increased tire wear can be mitigated by curbing car use and dependency. By Paul Krantz , Grist September 25, 2023 Truthout
News | Prisons & Policing Police Further Traumatize Sexual Assault Victims by Turning Them Into Suspects In hundreds of cases officers have twisted trauma responses to sexual violence into evidence of false reporting. By Rachel de Leon , Reveal September 25, 2023 Truthout
News Analysis | LGBTQ Rights Fleeing Violence, LGBTQ+ Ugandan Refugees Face Long Journey to Resettlement LGBTQ+ Ugandans must navigate both dangerous homophobia and the hostility and stigma that can come with being a refugee. By Tyler Walicek , Truthout September 25, 2023 Truthout
News | Economy & Labor Writers Secure Gains in Tentative Deal With Hollywood After Months-Long Strike The tentative agreement includes compensation boosts for streamed content and rules restricting the use of AI. By Jake Johnson , CommonDreams September 25, 2023 Truthout
Op-Ed | Human Rights On Yom Kippur, Solidarity With Palestinians Is a Sacred Act Both words and actions matter. Let's reject euphemisms, decry violence against Palestinians and fight apartheid. By Brant Rosen , Truthout September 24, 2023 Truthout
News | Politics & Elections Gerrymandering in Wisconsin Alters Political Landscape and Raises Impeachment Threats “I don’t think you could sell to any reasonable person that the maps are fair,” said one state Supreme Court justice. By Megan O’Matz , ProPublica September 24, 2023 Truthout
News | Politics & Elections Biden’s Advisory Council Faces Scrutiny for Water Privatization Connections A 2016 report found customers of private water corporations paid 59% higher rates than those of public water systems. By Aly Shaw , EyesontheTies September 24, 2023 Truthout
News | Politics & Elections Trump’s Political Operation Paid Over $44 Million to Witness Lawyers Since 2020 Trump is now facing allegations of witness tampering in multiple ongoing cases. By Anna Massoglia , OpenSecrets September 24, 2023 Truthout