Interview | Politics & Elections Trump and the Flawed Nature of US Democracy: An Interview With Noam Chomsky The US political system is inherently flawed and dangerous, says Noam Chomsky. By C.J. Polychroniou , Truthout January 5, 2017 Truthout
Interview | Politics & Elections After Arrest, NAACP President Calls for More Civil Disobedience to Oppose Sessions as Attorney General Resistance to many of President-elect Trump's Cabinet picks who face Senate confirmation hearings in the coming weeks entered a new phase Tuesday. By Nermeen Shaikh & Amy Goodman , DemocracyNow! January 5, 2017 Truthout
News | As a Trump Administration Approaches, Cities Gear Up for Resistance In the years to come, community bills of rights are one strategy to shelter vulnerable populations. By Sally Neas , YES!Magazine January 4, 2017 Truthout
News | Economy & Labor Will Obama’s Offshore Drilling Ban Be Trumped? Republicans and oil industry trade groups are threatening to challenge the ban in court or through legislation. By Patrick Parenteau , TheConversation January 4, 2017 Truthout
Op-Ed | Politics & Elections William Rivers Pitt | Bank the Furnace: Melting the New Gilded Age Gold melts quickly in high heat. By William Rivers Pitt , Truthout January 4, 2017 Truthout
Interview | Human Rights New Trump Immigration Memo Revives Call for Obama to Pardon All Undocumented Immigrants, Extend DACA A newly revealed memo from President-elect Donald Trump's transition team sheds light on his plans to reverse immigration policies. By Juan González & Amy Goodman , DemocracyNow! January 4, 2017 Truthout
News | All Aspects of Reproductive Health Are Under Threat As governor of Indiana, Vice President-elect Mike Pence made it one of the most dangerous states for pregnant people. By Katie Klabusich , Truthout January 3, 2017 Truthout
Op-Ed | Don’t Stop at DACA: Obama Should Use Pardon Power to Protect All Immigrants Activists pushing President Obama to protect undocumented immigrants with DACA should not forget the millions of immigrants ineligible for DACA. By Marybeth Onyeukwu , Truthout January 3, 2017 Truthout
Op-Ed | Economy & Labor The Real Face of Washington (and the US) At least five major shifts in American life and politics helped lay the groundwork for the rise of Trumpism. By Tom Engelhardt , TomDispatch January 3, 2017 Truthout