Truthout
Human Rights
Over 500 Lawsuits Already Filed Days After Child Victims Act Goes Into Effect
Two New York state legislators speak about the importance of the Child Victims Act in personal terms.
Portland Anti-Fascist Coalition Shows Us How We Can Defeat the Far Right
Communities looking to deal with similar far-right threats can learn from the anti-fascist coalition's success.
Women in India Are Defending Democracy in Face of Rising Hindu Nationalism
With fascism on the rise, Indian women are organizing to foster communal harmony and safeguard constitutional rights.
A Wave of Solidarity With Kashmir Is Spreading Across the Globe
Kashmiris around the world are leading protests against India's moves toward ethnic cleansing.
The US Has Driven Central Americans to Flee “the Northern Triangle”
It's time to recognize that the American way of life has created the migration crisis in Central America.
Resistance in Honduras Marches on as Political Prisoner Is Released on Bail
Activists suspect the U.S. may soon withdraw its support for the embattled Hernández regime.
Democratic Candidates Must Pledge to End US Aid for the Israeli Occupation
In response to protests, some leading candidates have already criticized Israel's occupation of Palestine.
From Hong Kong to Kashmir to the US, Authoritarianism Is Rising
We’re witnessing vigilante violence, book burning and the dismantling of constitutional protections.
Hong Kong Grounds Flights as Mass Sit-in Shuts Down Airport
The latest escalation follows a weekend of bloody clashes between the police and protesters.
Murders of Environmental Defenders Are Rising Worldwide
Indigenous groups are being particularly targeted for defending their ancestral lands.