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Israeli Settler Mob Attacks âNo Other Landâ Co-Director Hamdan Ballal
https://truthout.org/articles/israeli-settler-mob-attacks-no-other-land-co-director-hamdan-ballal/
Published: March 24, 2025 21:20
Israeli soldiers blocked the ambulance transporting Ballal after the attack and detained him.
Commerce Sec Says Only âFraudstersâ Would Miss Delayed Social Security Check
Published: March 24, 2025 21:04
One study found that 2 in 5 older Americans rely on Social Security as their sole means of income.
Israel Bombs Southern Gaza Hospital With US Doctors Stationed There
https://truthout.org/articles/israel-bombs-southern-gaza-hospital-with-us-doctors-stationed-there/
Published: March 24, 2025 20:52
One doctor condemned US presidents and Western media for complicity in Israelâs violence on CNN hours before the attack.
Israel Kills Journalist Hossam Shabat, Known for His Reports From North Gaza
Published: March 24, 2025 20:25
âI ask you now: do not stop speaking about Gaza,â he said. âKeep telling our stories â until Palestine is free.â
Trump Ramps Up Effort to Intimidate Judges Amid Their Growing Pushback
Published: March 24, 2025 20:24
A constitutional crisis is occurring as Trump ignores judicial orders and bullies legal advocacy organizations.
âStriking Hard at Civiliansâ: A Supremacist Ideology Underlies Israeli Policy
Published: March 24, 2025 19:54
Israel must âshed Zionism, just as South Africa abandoned Afrikaner nationalist ideology,â Muhammad Ali Khalidi says.
Greenland Politicos Blast Visits by Usha Vance, Trump Officials This Week
Published: March 24, 2025 19:17
âThe only purpose is to show a demonstration of power to us,â said outgoing Prime Minister MĂște Egede.
Canada, Europe Issue Travel Advisories After Tourists Detained in US
https://truthout.org/articles/canada-europe-issue-travel-advisories-after-tourists-detained-in-us/
Published: March 24, 2025 18:46
Countries have advised transgender and nonbinary travelers to exercise additional caution when planning trips to the US.
The IRS Is Reportedly Nearing a Deal to Share Confidential Tax Data With ICE
Published: March 24, 2025 17:22
The agreement targets undocumented taxpayersâ data as the Trump administration ramps up efforts to deport them.
Trump Threatens 20 Year Sentences for Tesla Saboteurs
https://truthout.org/articles/trump-threatens-20-year-sentences-for-tesla-saboteurs/
Published: March 24, 2025 15:40
Trump's statements ambiguously suggest that those peacefully protesting against Tesla and Elon Musk could be targeted.
Pro-Palestinian Cornell Student Momodou Taal Is Targeted Again for Deportation
Published: March 24, 2025 15:05
This is what happens when universities donât stand by their students: Cornell has placed a target on my back, Taal said.
Mass Protests in Turkey After Trump Ally ErdoÄan Imprisons Political Rival
Published: March 24, 2025 14:30
Meanwhile, Elon Musk is under fire for blocking accounts of opposition figures in Turkey on his social media platform X.
Legal Advocacy Groups Rebuke Trump Memo That Threatens Law Firms and Lawyers
Published: March 24, 2025 13:55
The new directive widens Trump's war against lawyers he doesnât like, specifically those working in immigration spaces.
Military Plans to Investigate GIs for âSymptomsâ of Being Trans
https://truthout.org/articles/military-plans-to-investigate-gis-for-symptoms-of-being-trans/
Published: March 23, 2025 14:06
The court filing signals a shift from targeting openly trans troops to potentially investigating those who are closeted.
Trump Demands Apology From Maine Gov. Janet Mills for Defending Trans Women
Published: March 23, 2025 13:45
The two had a heated exchange over an executive order banning trans women and girls from playing in women's sports.
Billionaires Advance Fossil Fuels at âEnergy Super Bowlâ in Houston
https://truthout.org/articles/billionaires-advance-fossil-fuels-at-energy-super-bowl-in-houston/
Published: March 23, 2025 13:17
Hundreds of climate activists protested the conferenceâs display of billionaire power and celebration of fossil fuels.
Democrats Push State-Level Voting Rights Act Protections
https://truthout.org/articles/democrats-push-state-level-voting-rights-act-protections/
Published: March 23, 2025 13:16
Bills have been introduced in Alabama, Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Maryland and New Jersey this session.
Canada Is Poised to Become a Partner in the US Assault on Immigrants
https://truthout.org/articles/canada-is-poised-to-become-a-partner-in-the-us-assault-on-immigrants/
Published: March 23, 2025 13:14
Canada is rapidly militarizing its borders as a sweetener deal to placate Trump and dodge the worst of his tariffs.
With Arrest of Midwife, Texas Escalates Chilling Reproductive Rights Crackdown
Published: March 23, 2025 13:14
The near-total abortion ban in Texas has already been deadly. A criminalizing crackdown will make mortality rates worse.
Portland Is Showing How Immigrant Solidarity Can Resist Trumpâs Agenda
https://truthout.org/articles/portland-is-showing-how-immigrant-solidarity-can-resist-trumps-agenda/
Published: March 22, 2025 16:02
As ICE raids ramp up across the country, the Asylum Seeker Solidarity Collective is building trust through mutual aid.
Puerto Rico Faces New Threats to Abortion Rights
https://truthout.org/articles/puerto-rico-faces-new-threats-to-abortion-rights/
Published: March 22, 2025 16:01
Abortion is legal on the island, but a new wave of anti-abortion advocates are pushing restrictions, with some success.
Trumpâs Billionaire Commerce Secretary Threatens to Shut Down Social Security
Published: March 22, 2025 15:59
Howard Lutnick suggested in an interview that only âfraudstersâ would complain if their checks don't arrive this month.
Israel Bombs Gazaâs Only Cancer Hospital as Genocide Continues to Escalate
Published: March 22, 2025 15:57
Israel has already killed at least 700 Palestinians since it ended the ceasefire this week, including 200 children.
K-12 Leaders Rejected Weaponization of Antisemitism Claims. Why Wonât Higher Ed?
Published: March 22, 2025 15:46
Columbia has capitulated in what one scholar calls âan ideological battle to shut down any dissentâ against Trump.
Hereâs How the Right Is Packaging Its Conspiracies in Environmentalism
https://truthout.org/articles/heres-how-the-right-is-packaging-its-conspiracies-in-environmentalism/
Published: March 22, 2025 15:20
When public health problems arenât met with structural solutions, conspiracies cloaked in green rhetoric can flourish.
Elon Musk Donates to GOP Lawmakers After They Back His Calls to Impeach Judges
Published: March 21, 2025 18:15
Musk's donations could influence Republican lawmakers' decision-making on future legislation.
We Need a New Wave of Airport Protests to Reject Trumpâs Deportation Agenda
Published: March 21, 2025 17:49
Airport protests stymied the 2017 Muslim ban. As Trumpâs administration targets even more people, we need a repeat.
Trump Rescinds Executive Order After Firm Vows Pro Bono for Right-Wing Causes
Published: March 21, 2025 17:40
âThis is a stain on the firm, every one of its partners, and the entire legal profession,â the founder of Democracy Docket said.
Setting Dangerous Precedent, 9th Circuit Upholds Idaho Anti-Trans Bathroom Ban
Published: March 21, 2025 17:33
The ruling shirks strong precedent affirming equal protection rights and denies trans people protection under Title IX.
Project 2025 Lays Out Broader Goal of Trumpâs Effort to Dismantle Ed Dept.
https://truthout.org/video/project-2025-lays-out-broader-goal-of-trumps-effort-to-dismantle-ed-dept/
Published: March 21, 2025 16:21
The real target is anything that the government does to make the country more equal, says journalist Jennifer Berkshire.
EPA Poised to Roll Back Rule to Designed to Improve Chemical Accident Prevention
Published: March 21, 2025 15:49
Following a letter from industry groups assailing the regulation, the EPA administrator announced heâd revisit the rule.
Netanyahu Gifts Silver Beeper to Fetterman, Who Praised Explosions in Lebanon
Published: March 21, 2025 15:43
Israelâs beeper explosions in Lebanon last year killed dozens of people, including children, and injured thousands.
Former EPA Employees Warn of Polluted Skies Ahead Under Trump
https://truthout.org/articles/former-epa-employees-warn-of-polluted-skies-ahead-under-trump/
Published: March 21, 2025 14:51
The vast majority of voters want a strong EPA, but Trump is laying the agency to waste.
Public Health Experts Say Texas Is Poised to Make Measles a Nationwide Epidemic
Published: March 21, 2025 14:38
The outbreak has reached 11 counties in the state and has been linked to cases in New Mexico and Oklahoma.
Customs Officials Deny French Scientist US Entry Over His Anti-Trump Texts
Published: March 20, 2025 20:20
An FBI inquiry was briefly opened, then dropped, after which the scientist was deported to France.
Inside Israelâs Campaign of Forcible Displacement in West Bank Refugee Camps
Published: March 20, 2025 20:02
âBy erasing the camps, they want to erase the idea that Palestinians have a right to return,â said one displaced person.
DHS Abducts Georgetown Postdoctoral Researcher Over Pro-Palestine Views
Published: March 20, 2025 19:36
Human rights advocates say the researcher, Badar Khan Suri, is being punished for criticizing US foreign policy.
Columbia University Historians Warn of Trumpâs Threat to Academic Freedom
Published: March 20, 2025 19:36
âAuthoritarian regimes always seek to gain control over independent academic institutions,â the historians warned.
Setting Ominous Precedent, Court Tells Greenpeace to Pay $660M to Pipeline Firm
Published: March 20, 2025 19:30
The March 19 ruling from a jury in North Dakota sets a chilling precedent that could erode protest rights in the US.
Over 500 People Killed and 900 Wounded Since Israel Broke Gaza Ceasefire
Published: March 20, 2025 17:33
Israel has launched new ground operations in the north of Gaza and continues its ongoing blockade.
Trump Fuels the Right-Wing Effort to Silence Journalists, Protect the Powerful
Published: March 20, 2025 16:22
Trumpâs remarks in 2016 sparked a movement of lawyers devoted to suing and threatening news outlets, says David Enrich.
Trump Admin Considers Ending Division Tasked With Funding HIV/AIDS Prevention
Published: March 20, 2025 15:44
The move could send the US back to âthe dark days of the â80s, when people died from HIV every day,â one advocate said.
Trump and DOGEâs Attacks on CFPB Will Help Financial Industry Prey on Consumers
Published: March 20, 2025 15:19
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is meant to protect us from predatory finance. Thatâs why Trump wants it gone.
A Legal Battle Exposes the Big Business of Exploiting Prisoners for Profit
Published: March 20, 2025 13:43
A deeper look into Smart Communications reveals what drives the for-profit takeover of the US carceral system.
We Must Burst Our Algorithmic Bubbles and Build Together Across Difference
Published: March 20, 2025 13:28
âWe need each other, and interdependence is key to survival for human beings,â says organizer Mariame Kaba.
Hours After Trump Secures Limited Ceasefire Deal, Russia Attacks Ukraine
Published: March 19, 2025 20:57
Trump pledged during his 2024 campaign that he could end the war within 24 hours of taking office.
Hungary Bans LGBTQ Pride Events, Approves Facial Recognition to Track Attendees
Published: March 19, 2025 19:52
Thousands protested the ban outside Hungaryâs Parliament, blocking traffic and defying police orders to disperse.
US and Israel Have Laid the Groundwork for War With Iran. Will Trump Set It Off?
Published: March 19, 2025 19:38
For decades, the US political establishment has treated war with Iran as an inevitability. We must reverse course.
World Meteorological Organization: Last 10 Years Have Been the Hottest on Record
Published: March 19, 2025 18:47
A WMO report also found that 2024 was the warmest year in a 175-year observational period.
Millions Will Face Benefit Delays as Social Security Ends Phone Verification
Published: March 19, 2025 18:28
The Social Security Administration will no longer allow phone verification, starting on March 31.
War Architects Enjoy Top Academic Gigs 22 Years After Illegal Invasion of Iraq
Published: March 19, 2025 18:02
As Gazaâs genocidaires receive plum positions at universities, theyâre joining a cohort of experienced warmongers.
Customs Agents Seized More Eggs Than Fentanyl in First 2 Months of This Year
Published: March 19, 2025 16:17
The egg seizures showcase the Trump administrationâs failure to act on rising consumer costs.
Weâre in a Constitutional Crisis Now as Trump Admin Openly Defies Court Orders
Published: March 19, 2025 16:02
One manâs whim alone is controlling the country and the courts canât save us, says Elie Mystal of The Nation.
âI Am a Political Prisoner,â Writes Mahmoud Khalil From ICE Jail
https://truthout.org/articles/i-am-a-political-prisoner-writes-mahmoud-khalil-from-ice-jail/
Published: March 19, 2025 15:54
In the weeks ahead, students, advocates and elected officials must unite to defend the right to protest for Palestine.
ICE Contractor Fights to Pay Detained Migrants as Little as $1 a Day for Work
Published: March 19, 2025 15:54
The legal battle has national repercussions as the number of ICE-held migrants reaches its highest level in five years.
Medicaid Cuts Would Decimate Native American Health Programs
https://truthout.org/articles/medicaid-cuts-would-decimate-native-american-health-programs/
Published: March 19, 2025 15:53
Tribal leaders are calling on Congress to exempt tribes from cuts and are preparing to fight to preserve their access.
Israelâs Assault Marks One of the Deadliest Days for Children in Gaza History
Published: March 18, 2025 21:10
âIsraeli forces have signed a death warrant for Palestinian children in Gaza,â one rights group worker said.
HHS Website Removes Advisory Declaring Gun Violence a Public Health Crisis
Published: March 18, 2025 20:37
The HHS web page that once featured the former surgeon generalâs advisory on gun violence now reads "Page Not Found.â
As Israel Bombs Gaza, Tlaib, Sanders Plead: âNO MORE MILITARY AID TO ISRAELâ
Published: March 18, 2025 20:04
âThey will never stop until there are sanctions and an arms embargo,â Rep. Rashida Tlaib warned.
Bondi Says Trump Will Defy Judge, Continue Deportations
https://truthout.org/articles/bondi-says-trump-will-defy-judge-continue-deportations/
Published: March 18, 2025 19:46
âI don't care what the judges think. I don't care what the Left thinks. We're coming," said âborder czarâ Tom Homan.
Israelâs Bombs Rained Down at 2 am, Killing Hundreds Around Me in Gaza
https://truthout.org/articles/israels-bombs-rained-down-at-2-am-killing-hundreds-around-me-in-gaza/
Published: March 18, 2025 19:25
The ceasefire was still difficult, but we believed we would wake up alive. Now, Israel has taken even that away from us.
Israel Kills 400 in Gaza, Resuming Bombings After Months of Ceasefire Violations
Published: March 18, 2025 18:36
Israeli forces have unleashed an intense assault across Gaza, killing at least 174 Palestinian children, reports say.
Cuts to Federal Food Aid Are Severing a Lifeline for Natural Disaster Survivors
Published: March 18, 2025 18:32
USDAâs decision to cut $1 billion worth of food aid is causing layoffs and shortfalls, all as hunger continues to climb.
Some Hospitals Canceled Care for Trans Youth Despite Judge Blocking Trump Order
Published: March 18, 2025 18:19
LGBTQ advocates accuse medical institutions of âobeying in advanceâ after Trump issued the anti-trans executive order.
Trump Demands Impeachment of Judge Who Ruled to Block His Deportation Orders
Published: March 18, 2025 17:25
Trump's call for the judge to be impeached came after his administration blatantly ignored one of the judge's orders.
Texas Files Criminal Charges Against Midwife Who Allegedly Offered Abortion Care
Published: March 18, 2025 16:35
Houston-area midwife Maria Margarita Rojas is the first person to be criminally charged under the state's abortion ban.
New Oklahoma School Curriculum Requires Students to Learn âThe Big Lieâ
https://truthout.org/articles/new-oklahoma-school-curriculum-requires-students-to-learn-the-big-lie/
Published: March 18, 2025 16:21
The new standards would require students to âidentify discrepancies in 2020 elections results.â
US Strikes Kill Dozens in Yemen as Houthis Oppose Resumption of Genocide in Gaza
Published: March 18, 2025 16:09
The US bombed towns across Yemen after Houthi leaders pledged to resume attacks on Israel-linked ships in the Red Sea.
Big Tech Push for AI Arms Race Will Leave the World More Desperate and Dangerous
Published: March 18, 2025 16:09
Alex Karp and other tech moguls in Trump's orbit are pushing a terrifying vision for the future of US military power.
How Should We Rethink Our Relationship to US Violence Around the World?
Published: March 18, 2025 14:36
Democracy-destroying forces thrive off militarism. We have to resist both.
Millions Could Die Within a Year Due to Musk-Led Foreign Aid Cuts, Report Finds
Published: March 17, 2025 21:00
On an average day, 9,000 people may die due to the USâs aid cuts, a new estimate finds.
Trumpâs Economic Agenda Could Push the Housing Crisis Over the Edge
https://truthout.org/articles/trumps-economic-agenda-could-push-the-housing-crisis-over-the-edge/
Published: March 17, 2025 20:30
Organizers say desperate tenants are being pushed to the brink of revolt as Trump slashes assistance.
Trump Officials Deport Brown University Doctor, Seemingly Defying Court Order
Published: March 17, 2025 20:17
The administration has been ordered at least twice to respond to allegations that it has openly defied court orders.
Calls Grow for Probe as Reports Say Muskâs Starlink Will Do Business With FAA
Published: March 17, 2025 19:00
A group of Democrats want an investigation into whether Musk has violated the criminal conflict of interest statute.
Trump Threatens Media, Opponents with Legal Action in DOJ Speech
https://truthout.org/articles/trump-threatens-media-opponents-with-legal-action-in-doj-speech/
Published: March 17, 2025 18:57
In his speech to the Department of Justice, Trump baselessly accused the media of âillegalâ behavior.
Israeli Blockade Prevents 1 Million Children in Gaza From Meeting Basic Needs
Published: March 17, 2025 17:39
Israel is endangering Palestinian kids' lives to force Hamas into accepting a proposal without a permanent ceasefire.
Progressives Say Chuck Schumer Has Voted to âSurrenderâ to Trump and Musk
https://truthout.org/video/progressives-say-chuck-schumer-has-voted-to-surrender-to-trump-and-musk/
Published: March 17, 2025 17:28
Waleed Shahid described the senator's vote for Trump's spending bill as an âutterly embarrassing strategic blunder.â
Miami Beach Mayor Seeks to Shut Down Theater for Screening Oscar-Winning Film
Published: March 17, 2025 16:04
The city plans to vote on a resolution that aims to to end the theater's lease on Wednesday.
Proposed Lawsuit for Constitutional Convention Cites Petitions From 1789
Published: March 17, 2025 15:44
A draft of a lawsuit circulating among some attorneys general claims states reached the two-thirds threshold in 1979.
Trumpâs Attacks Are Designed to Exhaust Us. Hereâs How We Fight Back.
https://truthout.org/articles/trumps-attacks-are-designed-to-exhaust-us-heres-how-we-fight-back/
Published: March 17, 2025 14:49
Our fatigue under Trump is deliberately engineered. We must understand burnout as a tool of control in order to resist.