Social Justice

Opinion

The DNC’s Strategic and Moral Blundering on Israel Continues

Norman Solomon / Truthdig Apr 16, 2026 In New Orleans, more proof that the party’s "Middle East Working Group" was never intended to reflect the views of registered Democrats nationwide. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Middle East

From Public to Private: Gaza’s Genocide Economy Is Reshaping Daily Life

Hassan Abo Qamar / Prism Apr 15, 2026 Public services such as education and electricity have become expensive private commodities amid a complete collapse of public infrastructure. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Education

After the Department of Education’s Attack on Civil Rights, Observers Ask: ‘Where Does It End?’

Erica Meltzer, Lily Altavena / Chalkbeat Apr 14, 2026 Rescinding civil rights agreements could send a message to students that there’s no point in filing a complaint, advocates and legal experts said. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

Economic Justice

Tax the Companies Profiting Off War

Meghan Schneider, Cass DiPaola / OtherWords Apr 13, 2026 Across the political spectrum, Americans support taxing windfall profits — and billionaires — to help working people weather the affordability crisis. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Courts & Law

Meet Harmeet Dhillon, Trump’s Likely Pick for Attorney General

Robert Reich / Substack Apr 9, 2026 She's now assistant AG for civil rights but is intent on reversing civil rights. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Economic Justice

Study: 2.5 Million Americans Lost Food Aid After GOP Megabill

Jacob Fischler / States Newsroom Apr 9, 2026 Some 6% of the 41 million Americans enrolled in SNAP when the bill was signed in July 2025 were no longer receiving benefits by the end of the year. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Global Voices

Personas mayores deportadas de Estados Unidos quedan atrapadas en México sin recursos ni identidad

Marissa Revilla / Truthdig Apr 7, 2026 Pasan décadas viviendo en Estados Unidos. Al final, los deportan ya mayores y enfermos, y terminan durmiendo en la banqueta o muriendo en un país que no conocen. Dig deeper ( 12 Min. Read )

TD Original

The US Is Dumping Elderly Migrants in Mexico Without ID, Money or Phones

Marissa Revilla / Truthdig Apr 7, 2026 After living in the U.S. for decades, vulnerable, sick deportees are sleeping on sidewalks and dying in a country they don’t know. Dig deeper ( 10 Min. Read )

Social Justice

Mutual Aid Is a Lifeline for the Displaced in Lebanon

Mehk Chakraborty / Waging Nonviolence Apr 6, 2026 Fundraisers and volunteers are focused on initiatives outside the conventional shelter system, which is insufficient for a conflict that has displaced 20% of the population. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Middle East

Israel Institutes Death Penalty Only for Palestinians

Hassan Abo Qamar / Prism Apr 2, 2026 The new law mandates execution for Palestinians convicted in notorious military courts of killing Israelis in “acts of terrorism." Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Immigration

A DNA Archive Critical to Identifying Missing Migrants Itself Goes Missing

Gabbriel Schivone, Caroline Tracey / High Country News Apr 1, 2026 The database is no longer accessible after the organization that started it shut down. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

TD Column

Uncle Scam: Trump Taps Huddled Masses of Revenue

Jeb Lund / Truthdig Mar 30, 2026 The U.S. government may be pocketing billions in immigration fees — with zero intention of processing the accompanying applications. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )