Social Justice

U.N.: Thousands Fleeing Syrian Offensive, Kids Dying in the Cold

EDITH M. LEDERER / The Associated Press Feb 19, 2020 "Humanitarian catastrophe” unfolds in Idlib province as Russia-backed effort displaces hundreds of thousands, including 500,000 children. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

The New Rules of the Game

Chris Hedges / Truthdig Feb 17, 2020 If Bernie Sanders — miraculously — wins the nomination, Democratic Party elites suddenly will bless Trump as the least worst option. Dig deeper ( 9 Min. Read )

California to Apologize for Internment of Japanese Americans

CUNEYT DIL / The Associated Press Feb 16, 2020 Lawmakers are poised to acknowledge the state's role in aiding the U.S. policy of World War II camps and condemn anti-Japanese actions. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Frieze L.A., The Sequel: Revenge of the White Patriarchy

Jordan Riefe / Truthdig Feb 14, 2020 Though diversity is a driving ethos of this year's event in Los Angeles, the art world is still deeply invested in sidelining people of color. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Could Corporations Control What’s Taught in Our Public Schools?

Jeff Bryant / Independent Media Institute Feb 14, 2020 A growing number of parents, teachers and experts in academia sound the alarm about a dangerous new form of school privatization. Dig deeper ( 15 Min. Read )

Trump Quietly Slashes Pay Raise for Federal Workers

Jake Johnson / Common Dreams Feb 13, 2020 After approving trillions in tax cuts for the rich, the president takes action to "keep the nation on a fiscally sustainable course." Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Girls Sue to Block Participation of Transgender Athletes

PAT EATON-ROBB / The Associated Press Feb 12, 2020 The lawsuit centers on two trans sprinters who have frequently outperformed their cisgender competitors. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

The Trauma of Being a Woman in the Age of Trump

Andrea Mazzarino / TomDispatch Feb 10, 2020 This gender-unequal world of ours, presently ruled by our infamously pussy-grabbing president, seems ever less hospitable toward women. Dig deeper ( 10 Min. Read )

Corporate Philanthropy Is a Downright Lie

Jim Hightower / OtherWords Feb 10, 2020 If the rich can “give back” so much, it’s probably because they’ve been taking too much. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

What Is Happening to Assange Will Happen to the Rest of Us

Chris Hedges / Truthdig Feb 10, 2020 The global security state, which is not bound by the rule of law, will target all who defy it. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

Utah Flies Employees to Mexico to Save on Prescription Drugs

LINDSAY WHITEHURST / The Associated Press Feb 9, 2020 The public insurance program is a dramatic example of steps states are taking to beat the high cost of prescription drugs in America. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Coalition of Green Groups Calls on Congress to Pass Pro-Labor PRO Act

By Andrea Germanos / Common Dreams Feb 5, 2020 The union-supporting legislation will go before the House on Thursday. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )