Truthout
Racism
Only African Resources, Not Migrants, Are Welcome in Western Countries
Wealth leaves Africa every year going to former colonialist countries.
New Film Reveals Life of Civil Rights Activist Jack O’Dell
“The Issue of Mr. O'Dell” offers a rare glimpse at the shaping of the civil rights movement amidst the Red Scare.
Will Climate Change Make Family Separations the Norm?
As climate disruption escalates, the fight over resources will exacerbate the displacement and separation of people.
When Cops Protect and Serve White Supremacy
The connections between the police and the far right expose the social role of the police.
North Carolina Protesters Topple Confederate Statue “Silent Sam”
Students denounced school administrators for refusing to remove the symbol of racism and oppression.
Dutch Memorial Day: Erasing People After Death
The Netherlands ignores the sacrifices of Indonesians during colonial rule.
“Unite the Right 2” Was a Dud, but Threat of White Nationalism Is Alive and Well
The failed far-right rally was more a tactical retreat than a defeat.
Danny Glover on New Film “Sorry to Bother You” and the Myth of a Postracial US
Glover discusses how we’ve gotten the “American Dream” so wrong.
Psychological Resources in Latinx Struggle Against Systemic Oppression
In these turbulent times, Latinx people are drawing strength from their community's history of struggle.
“Exhaling a Low Freedom Song”: Jackie Wang on Carceral Capitalism
The state is using carceral techniques to fill revenue gaps created by shrinking tax bases.