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Trumpian Fantasies: How Many Presidents Does It Take to Deport 11 Million People?
Neither Donald Trump nor Ted Cruz has considered what it might really mean to deport 11 million human beings.
Berta Cáceres: “To Fight Against Repression in Honduras Is to Fight for Our Whole Continent“
Honduran indigenous organizer Berta Caceres was assassinated on March 3, 2016.
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Black Liberation: The Ghosts of the Past, the Potential of the Future
We have to learn how to imagine the future in terms that are not restricted to our own lifetimes.
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The Panamanian Chasm: Indigenous Rights and the Future of Modernization
Globalization created a pressure to modernize which is increasing a divide within the country.
New Yorkers Say “No” to Trump
New Yorkers rallied and marched in midtown Manhattan against the hate-mongering frontrunner for the Republican nomination.
Activists Protest US Role in Mexico’s Drug War Violence, While Candidates Remain Quiet
US presidential candidates have been mostly silent on how they would address drug war-related human rights abuses in Mexico.
Attacks in Brussels and Paris Underscore Need to Address Crisis in Syria
Tuesday's attacks in Belgium bring the Syrian crisis back into question.
Reclaiming and Revolting Bodies: “Fat: The Play“
A collective of self-identified fat, queer, femme performers and writers created a play that centers their narratives.
Rights Lab: Experiments in Democracy/Documentary
Truthout is excited to present Rights Lab, a series of innovative short documentaries by Scrappers Film Group! Rights Lab uses real-life case studies, featuring local activists and offering clear …
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Fixing Food Deserts Is About More Than Building Grocery Stores
Food deserts are parts of the country where it's hard to buy fresh fruit, vegetables and other whole foods.