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The Suffering Grasses: Remembering the Other Syria
Iara Lee's “The Suffering Grasses” beautifully captures Syrians explaining their struggle in their own words, giving a place of privilege to nonviolent activists.
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Same Old Labor Day; Very Different Face of Labor
Labor Day comes every year, but ‘labor’ in America today looks very different from what it once was.
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Syria Debate: Does US Have the Evidence and Authority to Hit Assad for Alleged Chemical Attack?
The Obama administration appears to be pressing ahead with military strikes on Syria despite new obstacles at home and abroad.
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Any Attack on Syria Would Be Illegal, Increase Sectarianism in Middle East
Vijay Prashad: Possible missile strike against Syria has been a part of the West's game plan since 1979 to weaken Iran for its independent path, but US military intervention …
On the News With Thom Hartmann: New Federal Regulations Could Make it Easier for Veterans and Disabled Workers to Find a Job, and More
In today's On the News segment: Fifty years after Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. told the world about his dream, our nation's first African-American president spoke from the …
As Fukushima Raises Severity Level, Nuclear Expert Warns Radioactive Leaks Will Only “Get Worse”
Japan's nuclear regulator said today it has officially raised the severity rating of the latest radioactive water leak at the crippled Fukushima nuclear plant to Level 3 on an …
As Strikes on Syria Loom, Is US Ignoring a Diplomatic Track That Could Prevent More Violence?
Britain is set to introduce a United Nations Security Council resolution authorizing military action in Syria as the United States and allies gear up for expected strikes on the …
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Greg Palast: New Orleans Lost Half Its Black Population Since Hurricane Katrina
Greg Palast: Martin Luther King's “Dream” drowned in Hurricane Katrina.
On the News With Thom Hartmann: We May Be Only Days Away From Launching an Attack on Syria, and More
Truthout combats corporatization by bringing you trustworthy news: click here to join the effort. In today's On the News segment: Military action in Syria seems all but certain, and …
Bennis: There Is No Military Solution to Syria
Phyllis Bennis: US policy should emphasize direct diplomacy to negotiate a ceasefire with all sides including Syrian President Bashar Assad, but direct military intervention will lead to more bloodshed …