Truthout
Privatization
Public-Private Partnerships Are Quietly Hollowing Out Our Public Libraries
Private companies contracted to “streamline” public libraries are doing it at the cost of decent-paying union jobs.
Puerto Ricans Fight Privatization of Energy and Demand Democratic Ownership
The global fight against the privatization of utilities has a new front — Puerto Rico, where protests are raging.
“Business Improvement Districts” Quietly Privatize the Policing of Public Space
These corporate zones operate as an arm of forcible social control to ward off perceived threats to the flow of profit.
We Seized 240K Properties From Corporate Landlords Through Grassroots Organizing
This stunning victory for activists in Berlin could inspire similar actions for more democratic housing globally.
We Must Fight Privatization of Medicare and Medicaid to Win Single-Payer
It’s time the U.S. had a health care system that operates as a public good, free from the demands of profit-making.
Over 1 Million Lose Power in Puerto Rico After Privatization of Electric Utility
Many people are still without power or facing ongoing blackouts.
Texas Blackouts Are the Outcome of Systems for Private Gains at Public Expense
Without organized people power, Texas lawmakers will continue to care more about private profits than lives and health.
Calls Rise for Louis DeJoy’s Removal and for Major Postal Reforms
The House Oversight and Reform Committee has invited DeJoy and others to testify about the failures at the post office.
Charter Schools Movement Sees a Growth Opportunity in Public School Funding Cuts
The pandemic and school privatization schemes continue to bleed students and funding from public school systems.
Betsy DeVos Is Reportedly Urging Career Education Staff to Obstruct Biden Agenda
The remarks come after the billionaire dismissed student loan forgiveness as “government gift-giving.”