Truthout
Inequality
Corporate Media Ignore Historic Inequality in Reports of “Strong Economy”
Almost half of U.S. families can’t afford basics like rent and food, even as corporate media talk of a “strong economy.”
Big Oil Needs to Pay for the Damage It Caused
The communities that deserve priority consideration for climate reparations are those that have suffered the most.
Proposed Asylum Fees Would Have Immigrants Paying for Red Tape
Making it harder for asylum-seekers to access protection is sure to leave many in dire straits.
Chileans Face State Repression as They Continue Revolt Against Neoliberalism
Despite 20 people being killed since the protests began, people are showing no signs of backing down.
San Francisco’s Unhoused People Speak Out Amid Housing Crisis
City governments have been enforcing increasingly punitive measures that criminalize homelessness.
After 1 Million Flood Streets, Chile’s Government Announces Serious Changes
President Piñera announced a major cabinet shuffle after the “largest mobilization since the end of dictatorship.”
My Breast Cancer Journey Revealed the Flaws of an Unjust Health System
Our ability to care for ourselves during a health crisis should not be dependent on generous employers or our zip code.
Protesters in Chile Decry Inequality Amid Military Crackdown
Military tanks rolled through Santiago this weekend, and at least 1,400 protesters have been detained.
Warren and Sanders: A Wealth Tax Is Needed to Address Staggering Inequality
Over the last 60 years, the U.S. has drastically cut taxes for the richest while raising taxes on the bottom 90 percent.
Anyone Can Get Cancer, But Your Race and Class Affect How Soon You’ll Die
In “The Death Gap,” David Ansell analyzes the effects of subpar health care on low-income communities of color.