News | Politics & Elections O’Rourke Belittles Abbott Over Texas Grid’s Problems During Heat Wave Texas is facing fierce heat waves, driving energy demand to record highs. By Chris Walker , Truthout July 11, 2022 Truthout
News | Politics & Elections Abortion Activists Slam White House for Saying They Are “Out of Step” With Dems The Biden administration already faces criticism following its tepid response to protect abortion access after “Dobbs.” By Jon Queally , CommonDreams July 10, 2022 Truthout
News | Politics & Elections Poll Reveals Gov. Greg Abbott’s Lead Over Beto O’Rourke May Be Shrinking Meanwhile, Abbott’s disapproval rating is higher than ever, the poll shows. By Sharon Zhang , Truthout July 7, 2022 Truthout
News | Politics & Elections Democrats Want to Extend Medicare Solvency by Closing Trump-Era Tax Loophole The plan would be included in the latest reconciliation bill, which top Democrats are negotiating with Joe Manchin. By Sharon Zhang , Truthout July 7, 2022 Truthout
News | Reproductive Rights Montana Abortion Clinics Restrict Pill Access for Out-of-State Patients States bordering Montana have “trigger laws” in effect or pending, but will the state provide care to outside patients? By Katheryn Houghton & Arielle Zionts , KaiserHealthnews July 7, 2022 Truthout
Interview | Economy & Labor Hiking Interest Rates Protects Financial Assets of the 1% at Workers’ Expense The Fed doesn't need to hurt workers to curb inflation -- there are alternatives, says economist Gerald Epstein. By C.J. Polychroniou , Truthout July 7, 2022 Truthout
News | Politics & Elections The Supreme Court Is Now Further Right Than It’s Been Since the Early 1930s Only a quarter of Americans say they have confidence in the court, following a spate of far right rulings this year. By Chris Walker , Truthout July 5, 2022 Truthout
News | Environment & Health COVID Policies Should Be Decided by Public Health Agencies, Not Corporations Some medical professionals and researchers are worried about Pfizer's outsize influence. By Arthur Allen , KaiserHealthNews July 5, 2022 Truthout
News | Environment & Health Activists Fear “Tipping Point of No Return” as Fires in Amazon Rainforest Surge Advocates say the far right Bolsonaro government's systematic rampage against environmental protections is responsible. By Jake Johnson , CommonDreams July 3, 2022 Truthout
News | Reproductive Rights Democrats in Red States Are Strategizing Ways to Protect Abortion Seekers Some local officials are exploring legislation to protect abortion seekers, even if the legal road ahead is messy. By Barbara Rodriguez , The19th July 3, 2022 Truthout