Truthout
Activism
|
Sadistic Capitalism: Six Urgent Matters for Humanity in Global Crisis
This current crisis of global capitalism is not the same as earlier structural crises. This one is fast becoming sadistic.
Democracy Spring: More Than 400 Arrested at US Capitol Protesting Corruption and Money in Politics
Similar acts of civil disobedience are scheduled throughout the week.
Henry A. Giroux | Radical Politics in the Age of American Authoritarianism: Connecting the Dots
If the left is to fight back against authoritarianism, we must bring together diverse movements working for social change.
Meet the Lead Organizer Behind the Upcoming Mass Sit-Ins to Get Money Out of Politics
The protest begins April 11 and will go through April 18.
|
Land Grabbing Is Killing Honduras’ Indigenous Peoples
Berta Caceres' killing was a symptom, not an isolated incident.
|
Darkening Drillers’ Hopes in the Sunshine State
Like everywhere else, fighting oil and gas in Florida now means taking on big pipeline projects.
|
Immigrant Activists Call for AFL-CIO to Expel Border Patrol Union After Donald Trump Endorsement
“There's no room for hate in the house of labor,” said the Not1More campaign.
Clinton Visits a Seattle High School, and Student Resentments Surface
At a school with over 90% students of color and 70% on free or reduced lunch, most of the political world right now affects us directly.
|
Michael Albert, Noam Chomsky, et. al. | Some Possible Ideas for Going Forward
Activists worldwide are struggling to unite behind shared progressive priorities. Here's our vision for a left agenda.
The Six Indigenous Women at the Heart of Fracking Resistance in Argentina
These women have put their bodies on the line, chained themselves to rigs and barricades, in order to protect their land.