Truthout
Economy & Labor
Taking Action Against Austerity, Greek Activists Block Home Foreclosures
Two activists explain how a social movement has taken direct action against austerity to prevent home foreclosures in Greece.
The Era of Small Government Is Over
Americans are finally waking up to the biggest Republican con of them all: the small government con.
Climate Disruption, Conservative Values and the Politics of Neglect
Republican presidential candidates remain unwilling to confront climate change, even as it affects their own constituents.
On the News With Thom Hartmann: Utah Finds a New Way to Demonize Poor People, and More
The Utah State Senate has approved new legislation that would force people into a two-hour “self-reliance” class in order to receive public assistance; international trade courts hugely benefit billionaires …
Hillary vs. Bernie vs. the 1%
The two Democratic Party White House hopefuls agree on cutting back the after-tax incomes of the rich. They disagree significantly on how much.
Energy Wars of Attrition: The Irony of Oil Abundance
There is a struggle among the major oil producers for maximum exposure in an overcrowded energy bazaar.
On the News With Thom Hartmann: Republicans Favor States’ Rights – Except When They Threaten Big Business, and More
In today's On the News segment: If Republicans have their way, soon it may be much harder for states to take on massive industries; China is waging a war …
Bill Clinton and Bernie Sanders Both Recently Disagreed With Hillary on the Cost of Single-Payer Health Care
Hillary Clinton has argued that modest changes to our current health care system is the best way forward.
Rolling Sickouts Expose Unsafe Detroit Schools
Detroit Public School teachers organized a slew of rolling sickouts this school year.
Solidarity Networks as the Future of Housing Justice
With the rental crisis in the US hitting catastrophic levels, institutional solutions failed but tenant solidarity networks booked a string of victories.