Truthout
History
“Freedom” and “Liberty” Were Only for Whites in Settler Colonialism
Modern capitalism was built on colonial slavery.
White Supremacy and Capitalism Are Deeply Entangled With the Colonial Slave Trade
Slavery, settler colonialism, white supremacy and capitalism were essential features of what would become the US.
Texas Charter School Asked Students to List “Positive Aspects” of Slavery
The assignment is part of a larger problem in the United States.
Seeking Justice for the Victims of Attica
Crucial parts of Attica's history will almost certainly remain hidden.
San Jose Votes to Remove Christopher Columbus Statue From City Hall
City Council announced that the statue will be removed.
As Germany Honors Those Who Fought Fascism, We Must Honor Those Who Fought White Supremacy
Monuments are a lesson in power.
United States Policing and “Gun Rights” Began With Slave Patrols
Guns were used to suppress and kill Black and Indigenous people long before the Bill of Rights was written.
A National Beautification Campaign Revitalized Communities in the ’60s and Could Again Today
Natural beauty can unite the nation.
Selective Compassion: The US Approach to Haitians Hasn’t Changed in Hundreds of Years
Haitians are among the overlooked Black immigrants.
Fellow White Men, Listen to the Voices You Have Ignored for So Long
Dismantle the structures of white male privilege.