Laura Robinson / TruthdigOct 5, 2016
In 1994, Alex Cywink learned that his younger sister’s body had been found in a park. Today, he and his siblings work not only on behalf of their sister, but for the more than 1,000 other indigenous women who are missing or have been murdered in Canada’s recent history. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )
Emma Niles / TruthdigMar 18, 2016
Jane Sanders has spent the week engaging with Native American communities. Watch her discuss how, as first lady, she would support indigenous voices. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
By Paul Brown, Climate News NetworkApr 24, 2015
It’s time to end the myth that nuclear power is a cost-effective, practical or safe response to climate change, the World Uranium Symposium declared. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
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Alexander Reed Kelly / TruthdigApr 16, 2015
Documents seen by The Guardian show that the World Bank has repeatedly violated its own policies aimed at protecting the rights of indigenous people over the past decade by funding projects that pushed nearly 3.4 million slum dwellers, farmers and villagers from their land or dispossessed them of their livelihoods. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
By Paul Brown, Climate News NetworkJun 12, 2014
A United Nations University report urges governments worldwide to draw up plans urgently to avoid conflict and insecurity by helping populations that are being forced to move because of climate change. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigApr 4, 2014
This week on Truthdig Radio in association with KPFK: Why is the FBI harassing peace activists in the Midwest? Also: The Sunlight Foundation's plan to fight money in politics, the mystery of Canada's vanishing women, and the threat of big data. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
By Alex Kirby, Climate News NetworkFeb 27, 2014
Arctic countries are being urged by the U.S. to forbid commercial fishing in the further reaches of the thawing Arctic Ocean until there is a sound scientific base for managing the fishing fleets. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
By Alex Kirby, Climate News NetworkFeb 24, 2014
People who dwell in forests and campaigners who support them say the world's governments need to act to make a reality of their right to land instead of simply talking about it. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
Alexander Reed Kelly / TruthdigJan 13, 2013
Brazilian authorities want to kick 30 members of the Maracana tribe out of a former indigenous museum where they have been living for six years in order to build support structures for the 2014 World Cup. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Alexander Reed Kelly / TruthdigAug 30, 2012
A human rights group has reported an attack on the Yanomami tribe in Venezuela that has left up to 80 people dead after gold miners set fire to a communal house last month. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Chris Hedges / TruthdigApr 30, 2012
The World Health Organization calculates that one in four people in the United States suffers from chronic anxiety, a mood disorder or depression -- which seems to me to be a normal reaction to our march toward collective suicide.The World Health Organization calculates that one in four people in the United States suffers from chronic anxiety, a mood disorder or depression—which seems to me to be a normal reaction. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigApr 27, 2012
Critics say a new White House-sponsored program aimed at encouraging the development of “green solutions" to energy and manufacturing problems is a green light for corporate giants like Exxon Mobil, BP, Chevron, Monsanto and Dow to develop the “bioscience” industry without government oversight. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
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