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These Are the 10 States Where Abortion Rights Are on the Ballot
https://truthout.org/articles/these-are-the-10-states-where-abortion-rights-are-on-the-ballot/
Published: September 7, 2024 18:30
Despite attempts to undermine them, ballot measures have been a key tool of the reproductive rights movement.
House GOP Is Threatening Government Shutdown to Force Through a Voter ID Measure
https://truthout.org/articles/house-gop-is-threatening-government-shutdown-to-force-through-a-voter-id-measure/
Published: September 7, 2024 18:27
The measure would force voters to show proof of citizenship, despite evidence that noncitizen voting is extremely rare.
Palestinians Recount Terror and Destruction of 10-Day Israeli Incursion in Jenin
https://truthout.org/articles/palestinians-recount-terror-and-destruction-of-10-day-israeli-incursion-in-jenin/
Published: September 7, 2024 18:09
Israeli forces withdrew from the West Bank city Friday, leaving behind demolished infrastructure and dozens dead.
For Our Movements to Win, We Must Learn How Not to Let Our Grief Destroy Us
https://truthout.org/articles/for-our-movements-to-win-we-must-learn-how-not-to-let-our-grief-destroy-us/
Published: September 7, 2024 16:50
Unprocessed grief can lead us to lash out at each other, rather than dismantling the systems that cause our pain.
Remote Southwest Communities Resist Dangerous Combat Flight Training Expansion
https://truthout.org/articles/remote-southwest-communities-resist-dangerous-combat-flight-training-expansion/
Published: September 7, 2024 15:41
Increased military flight trainings would have dire environmental and public health effects in Arizona and New Mexico.
As Harris Rejects Fracking Ban, Will Anyone Listen to What Pennsylvanians Want?
https://truthout.org/articles/as-harris-rejects-fracking-ban-will-anyone-listen-to-what-pennsylvanians-want/
Published: September 7, 2024 14:31
Pundits and politicians act like boosting fracking is key to winning votes in Pennsylvania, but polls suggest otherwise.
UN Expert Warns Israel on Track to Exterminate Nearly Entire Gaza Population
https://truthout.org/articles/un-expert-warns-israel-on-track-to-exterminate-nearly-entire-gaza-population/
Published: September 6, 2024 18:43
“Once the dust settles, I can’t imagine how the world will go on after having allowed that. Again,” Albanese said.
Trump and Vance Offer Incoherent, Baffling Responses to Questions on Child Care
https://truthout.org/articles/trump-and-vance-offer-incoherent-baffling-responses-to-questions-on-child-care/
Published: September 6, 2024 18:14
One observer called Trump's meandering response to the question “incoherent gibberish.”
Israel Is Hindering the Delivery of Polio Vaccines, Gaza’s Health Ministry Says
https://truthout.org/video/israel-is-hindering-the-delivery-of-polio-vaccines-gazas-health-ministry-says/
Published: September 6, 2024 17:53
Meanwhile, much of Gaza hasn’t been able to access soap, which would reduce communicable diseases by about 40 percent.
Project 2025 and GOP Agenda Would Increase Poverty and Wealth Gap, Experts Say
https://truthout.org/articles/project-2025-and-gop-agenda-would-increase-poverty-and-wealth-gap-experts-say/
Published: September 6, 2024 17:19
A new report finds GOP policies would exacerbate hardship in order to give tax breaks to the wealthy and corporations.
Israeli Forces Kill 26-Year-Old American, Aysenur Ezgi Eygi, in West Bank
https://truthout.org/articles/israeli-forces-kill-26-year-old-american-aysenur-ezgi-eygi-in-west-bank/
Published: September 6, 2024 17:18
An Israeli soldier reportedly shot the American activist in the head during a protest against Israeli settlements.
Poll: Endorsing Israel Arms Embargo Would Boost Harris’s Support to 49 Percent
https://truthout.org/articles/poll-endorsing-israel-arms-embargo-would-boost-harriss-support-to-49-percent/
Published: September 6, 2024 16:50
A majority of Democratic voters say the Gaza crisis is either very or somewhat important in determining how they vote.
Buffalo Medical Residents Are Striking for Fair Pay and Better Conditions
https://truthout.org/articles/buffalo-medical-residents-are-striking-for-fair-pay-and-better-conditions/
Published: September 6, 2024 15:46
The labor action by medical residents in Buffalo is the latest in the medical worker unionization wave sweeping the US.
Federal Judge Blocks Student Debt Relief Rule That Hasn’t Even Been Finalized
https://truthout.org/articles/federal-judge-blocks-student-debt-relief-rule-that-hasnt-even-been-finalized/
Published: September 6, 2024 15:44
The judge granted a motion by a coalition of right-wing state attorneys general to preempt the rule's implementation.
Trump Says Elon Musk Would Become Government Auditor If He’s Elected President
https://truthout.org/articles/trump-says-elon-musk-would-become-government-auditor-if-hes-elected-president/
Published: September 6, 2024 15:40
Musk frequently promotes white nationalist viewpoints on X, the site formerly known as Twitter.
Here’s How the Fossil Fuel Industry Infiltrates and Influences Higher Education
https://truthout.org/articles/heres-how-the-fossil-fuel-industry-infiltrates-and-influences-higher-education/
Published: September 6, 2024 14:33
There are dozens of programs and even entire schools across the country funded by the fossil fuel industry.
Report: Israel Demolishing Nearly Everything in “Buffer Zone” Along Gaza Border
https://truthout.org/articles/report-israel-demolishing-nearly-everything-in-buffer-zone-along-gaza-border/
Published: September 5, 2024 21:14
The “buffer zone,” in which Israel has destroyed most structures, encompasses 16 percent of the land area of Gaza.
UN Warns of Israel’s “Lethal War-Like Tactics” in West Bank Amid Drone Strikes
https://truthout.org/articles/un-warns-of-israels-lethal-war-like-tactics-in-west-bank-amid-drone-strikes/
Published: September 5, 2024 20:40
Israeli forces have torn up over 70 percent of Jenin’s roads and have cut off water access from 80 percent of the city.
Advocates Urge Action as US Food Insecurity Reaches Its Highest Levels in Years
https://truthout.org/articles/advocates-urge-action-as-us-food-insecurity-reaches-its-highest-levels-in-years/
Published: September 5, 2024 20:32
A new USDA report reveals that about 13.5 percent of US households struggled to access enough food in 2023.
Biden WH Considers Making Temporary Asylum Rule Changes More Permanent
https://truthout.org/articles/biden-wh-considers-making-temporary-asylum-rule-changes-more-permanent/
Published: September 5, 2024 20:00
“This is a shameful moment,” one immigrant rights group said of the potential changes to the asylum rule.
Report: Netanyahu Nixed Deal in July to Release 3 Hostages Recently Found Dead
https://truthout.org/articles/report-netanyahu-nixed-deal-in-july-to-release-3-hostages-recently-found-dead/
Published: September 5, 2024 19:02
A growing chorus of inside sources say Netanyahu is sidelining the lives of hostages to continue the genocide.
Kamala Harris, Donald Trump React to School Shooting in Georgia
https://truthout.org/articles/kamala-harris-donald-trump-react-to-school-shooting-in-georgia/
Published: September 5, 2024 18:13
Four people — two teachers and two students — were killed by a 14-year-old student of the school.
Macron’s Naming of Right-Wing PM Is Affront to Democracy, Says Left Coalition
https://truthout.org/articles/left-of-center-parties-macrons-naming-of-right-wing-pm-is-affront-to-democracy/
Published: September 5, 2024 17:38
The French president rejected the candidate put up by the coalition that won the most seats in parliamentary elections.
As Immigration Policy Shifts Rightward, Families Like Mine Are Being Torn Apart
https://truthout.org/articles/as-immigration-policy-shifts-rightward-families-like-mine-are-being-torn-apart/
Published: September 5, 2024 17:35
My first thought when I wake up and my last thought every night is how to keep my dad from being deported.
College Administrators Are Attempting to Quash Gaza Solidarity Actions — Again
https://truthout.org/video/college-administrators-are-attempting-to-quash-gaza-solidarity-actions-again/
Published: September 5, 2024 16:29
NYU updated its student policy to make criticisms of Zionism potentially punishable under its anti-discrimination rules.
Largest City in Maine Becomes Fourth in US to Adopt Israel Divestment Resolution
https://truthout.org/articles/largest-city-in-maine-becomes-fourth-in-us-to-adopt-israel-divestment-resolution/
Published: September 5, 2024 16:13
Portland lawmakers voted unanimously to divest public funds from “all entities complicit” in Israel's assault on Gaza.
Harris Leads Trump Nationally, but the Electoral College Could Be a Spoiler
https://truthout.org/articles/harris-leads-trump-nationally-but-the-electoral-college-could-be-a-spoiler/
Published: September 5, 2024 16:08
Harris and Trump are statistically tied in eight swing states, which represent 106 Electoral College votes up for grabs.
US Finally Agrees to Back Limits on Plastic Production. Here’s Why That Matters.
https://truthout.org/articles/us-finally-agrees-to-back-limits-on-plastic-production-heres-why-that-matters/
Published: September 5, 2024 14:35
International caps on plastic production are key to ending “waste colonialism.”
Watchdogs Worry That New Texas Courts Were Created to Side With Industry
https://truthout.org/articles/watchdogs-worry-that-new-texas-courts-were-created-to-side-with-industry/
Published: September 4, 2024 20:30
The state's oil and gas industry lobbied aggressively for Texas's Business Court Judicial District.
Severe Lead Contamination Found in Water of Multiple Oakland Public Schools
https://truthout.org/articles/severe-lead-contamination-found-in-water-of-multiple-oakland-public-schools/
Published: September 4, 2024 20:18
No amount of lead is considered safe, and children are particularly vulnerable to serious health problems if exposed.
Texas AG Ken Paxton Sues County Over Its Efforts to Register More Voters
https://truthout.org/articles/texas-ag-ken-paxton-sues-county-over-its-efforts-to-register-more-voters/
Published: September 4, 2024 20:06
Paxton's lawsuit makes the baseless claim that the county's actions would encourage noncitizens to vote.
Human Rights Groups Tell Biden His Own Policy Requires US to Stop Arming Israel
https://truthout.org/articles/human-rights-groups-tell-biden-his-own-policy-requires-us-to-stop-arming-israel/
Published: September 4, 2024 19:32
The administration need look no further than its own memo released months ago, 25 organizations pointed out in a letter.
Unionized Rideshare Drivers Vow Future Strikes After Jamming Nashville Airport
https://truthout.org/articles/unionized-rideshare-drivers-vow-future-strikes-after-jamming-nashville-airport/
Published: September 4, 2024 17:45
Striking Uber and Lyft drivers showed their power in Tennessee over Labor Day weekend and have vowed future strikes.
Aid Workers Administer Polio Vaccines in Gaza During Pauses in Israeli Attacks
https://truthout.org/video/aid-workers-administer-polio-vaccines-in-gaza-during-pauses-in-israeli-attacks/
Published: September 4, 2024 17:35
But the eight-hour pauses to carry out vaccinations aren’t enough, and aid workers are demanding a permanent ceasefire.
Trump Tells Supporters Rallygoer Who Broke Through Press Fence Is “On Our Side”
https://truthout.org/articles/trump-tells-supporters-rallygoer-who-broke-through-press-fence-is-on-our-side/
Published: September 4, 2024 17:33
One critic decried Trump's statement last week as a “disturbing open call to violence” against the press.
Trump Doubles Down on Anti-Trans Falsehoods at Moms for Liberty Conference
https://truthout.org/articles/trump-doubles-down-on-anti-trans-falsehoods-at-moms-for-liberty-conference/
Published: September 4, 2024 16:53
His remarks highlight the relationship he has to those orchestrating Project 2025.
In Vermont, Abolitionists Are Fighting a Prison-Building Boom
https://truthout.org/articles/in-vermont-abolitionists-are-fighting-a-prison-building-boom/
Published: September 4, 2024 16:42
Why is “progressive haven” Vermont spending millions on new prisons? Abolitionists like Jayna Ahsaf are fighting back.
Israel Kills 4 in Strike on Gaza Aid Convoy Led by US-Based Group
https://truthout.org/articles/israel-kills-4-in-strike-on-gaza-aid-convoy-led-by-us-based-group/
Published: September 3, 2024 20:54
The strike came just after the UN’s food agency was forced to pause movement across Gaza due to another Israeli attack.
Netanyahu Doubles Down on Gaza Border Occupation Amid Pro-Ceasefire Protests
https://truthout.org/articles/netanyahu-doubles-down-on-gaza-border-occupation-amid-pro-ceasefire-protests/
Published: September 3, 2024 19:19
Netanyahu is insisting that Israel permanently control the entirety of Gaza’s border.
Cornell Has Driven Up Local Cost of Living. Workers Had No Choice But to Strike.
https://truthout.org/articles/cornell-has-driven-up-local-cost-of-living-workers-had-no-choice-but-to-strike/
Published: September 3, 2024 18:39
The university’s service and maintenance staff struck for two weeks, saying they can no longer afford to live in Ithaca.
COVID Vaccines May Cost $200 for Uninsured People Due to Federal Funding Cuts
https://truthout.org/articles/covid-vaccines-may-cost-200-for-uninsured-people-due-to-federal-funding-cuts/
Published: September 3, 2024 18:09
The cost of the latest version of the vaccine may no longer be covered for roughly 25 million Americans.
Groups Urge UK to Go Further After It Suspends 30 of 350 Arms Licenses to Israel
https://truthout.org/articles/groups-urge-uk-to-go-further-after-it-suspends-30-of-350-arms-licenses-to-israel/
Published: September 3, 2024 17:42
The government did not suspend licenses for F-35 jet parts, sparking criticism from pro-Palestine advocates.
Broken Temperature Records Are Alarming, But More Are Not Inevitable
https://truthout.org/articles/broken-temperature-records-are-alarming-but-more-are-not-inevitable/
Published: September 3, 2024 16:18
Although a breach of the 1.5°C target is likely, we can certainly get below it by aggressive emission reduction.
Solar Development in Mississippi Faces Resistance From State Regulators
https://truthout.org/articles/solar-development-in-mississippi-faces-resistance-from-state-regulators/
Published: September 3, 2024 16:13
State utility regulators have increasingly obstructed solar development in one of the sunniest states in the US.
Israel’s Genocidal Violence Is Spreading From Gaza to West Bank, UN Expert Says
https://truthout.org/articles/israels-genocidal-violence-is-spreading-from-gaza-to-west-bank-un-expert-says/
Published: September 3, 2024 15:56
“There is mounting evidence that no Palestinian is safe under Israel's unfettered control,” Francesca Albanese warned.
Survivors of 2005 Haditha Massacre in Iraq Are Still Waiting for Justice
https://truthout.org/articles/survivors-of-2005-haditha-massacre-in-iraq-are-still-waiting-for-justice/
Published: September 3, 2024 15:43
The New Yorker has obtained and published 10 photos of a massacre in which US marines killed 24 Iraqi civilians.
We’ve Organized for Palestinian Liberation for Years. Here’s What We Learned.
https://truthout.org/articles/weve-organized-for-palestinian-liberation-for-years-heres-what-we-learned/
Published: September 3, 2024 14:47
Jewish anti-Zionists share insights on our collective struggle to build a strong left in the face of looming disaster.
Israel Bombs Shelter, Killing 11 as Polio Vaccination Effort Begins
https://truthout.org/articles/israel-bombs-shelter-killing-11-as-polio-vaccination-effort-begins/
Published: September 2, 2024 15:44
The attack came at the start of three days of localized humanitarian pauses to allow aid workers to vaccinate children.
Israeli Court Orders End to General Strike Protesting Netanyahu’s Cabinet
https://truthout.org/articles/israeli-court-orders-end-to-general-strike-protesting-netanyahus-cabinet/
Published: September 2, 2024 15:05
The strike followed Israel's refusal of a ceasefire deal after the recovery of six bodies of Israeli hostages in Gaza.
What Could the ALU’s Affiliation With Teamsters Mean for Labor?
https://truthout.org/articles/what-could-the-alus-affiliation-with-teamsters-mean-for-labor/
Published: September 2, 2024 13:50
As the Amazon union begins to affiliate with Teamsters, questions remain about strategy and worker well-being.
Undocumented Abuse Survivors Face Long Waits for Insufficient VAWA Aid
https://truthout.org/articles/undocumented-abuse-survivors-face-long-waits-for-insufficient-vawa-aid/
Published: September 2, 2024 13:49
Since processing times have increased, some lawyers have seen survivors drop their cases altogether out of desperation.
Neoliberal Policies Associated With Reaganomics Actually Started With Carter
https://truthout.org/articles/neoliberal-policies-associated-with-reaganomics-actually-started-with-carter/
Published: September 2, 2024 13:39
Historian David N. Gibbs, author of “The Revolt of the Rich,” says we mustn’t whitewash President Carter’s record.
Union Busting in Buffalo Continues — But Restaurant Workers Are Fighting Back
https://truthout.org/articles/union-busting-in-buffalo-continues-but-restaurant-workers-are-fighting-back/
Published: September 2, 2024 13:39
Elmwood Taco and Subs faces community boycott and NLRB scrutiny as workers seek justice against anti-union retaliation.
How Climate Change Spread This Deadly Mosquito-Borne Illness to the US Northeast
https://truthout.org/articles/how-climate-change-spread-this-deadly-mosquito-borne-illness-to-the-us-northeast/
Published: September 1, 2024 18:06
Eastern equine encephalitis, a rare mosquito-borne disease, has been spreading as temperatures rise.
What Does the Change in Hamas Leadership Actually Mean for Palestine?
https://truthout.org/articles/what-does-the-change-in-hamas-leadership-actually-mean-for-palestine/
Published: September 1, 2024 17:57
Western reporting on Yahya Sinwar and Ismail Haniyeh reduces them to shallow types — reality is much more complicated.
The Right’s Anti-Abortion Agenda Could Have Impacts Around the World
https://truthout.org/articles/the-rights-anti-abortion-agenda-could-have-impacts-around-the-world/
Published: September 1, 2024 17:48
If implemented, Project 2025 would reinstate the infamous Global Gag Rule blocking discussion of abortion.
Trump Confirms He’s Voting to Keep Florida’s 6-Week Abortion Ban in Place
https://truthout.org/articles/trump-confirms-hes-voting-to-keep-floridas-6-week-abortion-ban-in-place/
Published: September 1, 2024 17:34
After dodging questions last month, Trump said he opposes a ballot measure that would block pre-viability abortion bans.
The Violent “Othering” of Palestinians Has Political Roots
https://truthout.org/articles/the-violent-othering-of-palestinians-has-political-roots/
Published: September 1, 2024 16:52
Anti-Arab, anti-Muslim and political racism overlap in othering of Palestinians, says Palestinian scholar Yasmeen Daher.
Israel Has Built an Economy Fueled by Genocide at Home and Abroad
https://truthout.org/articles/israel-has-built-an-economy-fueled-by-genocide-at-home-and-abroad/
Published: September 1, 2024 15:33
With the help of the US, Israel exports instruments of oppression abroad, while testing them against Palestinians.
Project 2025’s Anti-Trans Agenda Would Endanger Families Across the US
https://truthout.org/articles/project-2025s-anti-trans-agenda-would-endanger-families-across-the-us/
Published: August 31, 2024 18:19
The vision for Trump’s second term would seek to expand draconian anti-trans policies, particularly targeting children.
This Obscure Army Office Is Blocking Repatriation of Native Children’s Remains
https://truthout.org/articles/this-obscure-army-office-is-blocking-repatriation-of-native-childrens-remains/
Published: August 31, 2024 18:12
The Office of Army Cemeteries is blocking the return of remains of children who died at the infamous Carlisle school.
Brazilian Judge Suspends X After Musk’s Refusal to Block Far Right Accounts
https://truthout.org/articles/brazilian-judge-suspends-x-after-musks-refusal-to-block-far-right-accounts/
Published: August 31, 2024 18:08
The order is the result of a monthslong feud between the billionaire and the Brazilian government.
Israeli Assault on Northern West Bank Marks New Phase of Genocide
https://truthout.org/articles/israeli-assault-on-northern-west-bank-marks-new-phase-of-genocide/
Published: August 31, 2024 18:05
As Israel escalates attacks, Palestinians are wondering whether the war on Gaza has now expanded to the West Bank.
Muslims Were Reliably Democratic Voters. With US Gaza Policy, That’s Changed.
https://truthout.org/articles/muslims-were-reliably-democratic-voters-with-us-gaza-policy-thats-changed/
Published: August 31, 2024 17:12
After the DNC, lingering anger over the war on Gaza signals trouble for Harris in key swing states like Michigan.
It’s Not Just Big Pharma: Meet the Middlemen Blocking Access to Medication
https://truthout.org/articles/its-not-just-big-pharma-meet-the-middlemen-blocking-access-to-medication/
Published: August 31, 2024 15:58
Pharmacy benefit managers have massive control over people’s medications, but a growing movement is pushing for reform.