What makes Truthout different from other news sites? For one thing, we don't accept any corporate advertising. We can stay true to our mission because we're primarily funded by you, our readers. But right now, we still need to raise more than $35,000 to maintain our services. Can you join in and support us by giving a tax-deductible contribution today? Click here to donate. (Truthout is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. EIN: 20-0031641) You can also donate by check, made payable to: Truthout, P.O. Box 276414, Sacramento, CA 95827 (Please include your email address on your check.) Or call in your donation: 213.489.1971 Exclusive Glenn Greenwald Interview: "I Won't Be Kept Out of My Country for Doing Journalism!" Jonathan Franklin, Truthout: Journalist Glenn Greenwald talks with Truthout about his new realization, following his partner's detainment at a UK airport for 9 hours, that he faces risks returning home to the United States for his part exposing worldwide NSA surveillance, but he says he's "extremely encouraged" by the world's outrage with what he sees as the US goal to eliminate global privacy. Read the Interview Crisis of Humanity: Global Capitalism Breeds 21st Century Fascism William I. Robinson, Truthout: "We are witnessing transitions from social-welfare states to social-control states around the world. We are facing a global crisis that is unprecedented, given its magnitude, its global reach, the extent of ecological degradation and social deterioration, and the sheer scale of the means of violence," writes Robinson. Read the Article Annie Leonard | How to Be More Than a Mindful Consumer Annie Leonard, Yes! Magazine: The way we make and use stuff is harming the world - and ourselves. To create a system that works, we can't just use our purchasing power. We must turn it into citizen power. Read the Article President Obama, Don't Strike Syria Without Congressional Approval Robert Naiman, Truthout: Despite the misconception that the president does not need approval for military attacks, the War Powers Resolution demands Congressional pre-approval. Anything less would be a violation of the Constitution and an affront to the American people. Read the Article Pinching Pensions to Keep Wall Street Fat and Happy Dean Baker, Truthout: Contracts that work to support the wealthy and powerful are backed by the law, however contracts between workers and employers, like the pensions for city workers in Detroit, seem to be mere suggestions. Read the Article The Leveraged Buyout of America Ellen Brown, Web of Debt Blog: Repos, or "repurchase agreements," are used to raise short-term capital so that big banks can continue to "[buy] up our country's infrastructure - the power and supply chains that are vital to the economy." Read the Article On the News With Thom Hartmann: A New Report Reveals Little to No Wage Growth for American Workers, and More In today's On the News segment: Tens of thousands of people marched on Washington to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Rev. Martin Luther King's "I Have a Dream" speech; the IRS is facing a lawsuit over its failure to enforce the church electioneering ban; the Economic Policy Institute released a new report that argues that the vast majority of American workers have seen little to no wage-growth over the last decade; and more. Watch the Video and Read the Transcript Why NSA Snooping Is Bigger Deal in Germany Jannis Brühl, ProPublica: The NSA surveillance scandal has taken a huge toll in Germany and become a major talking point in its national election. Privacy is a major issue in this country that still struggles with a history of intrusive government policies. Read the Article Revolutionary Egypt: The Worst of Times, The Best of Times Matt Meyer, New Clear Vision: While the tumultuous political situation in Egypt has baffled analysts for the past few months, the continuing protest, and the subsequent movements that it has inspired, proves that popular rule is being taken back by the people. Read the Article The Last Bad Idea: The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act Gerald Friedman, Center for Popular Economics: "Only a single-payer program can provide universal coverage, and only a single-payer program can control costs. The ACA may be the last bad idea that Americans try," writes Friedman. Read the Article PublicBankingTV: Your Money Is Not Safe in the Big Banks Ellen Brown, Web of Debt Blog This new report from Web of Debt exposes government plans to confiscate deposits to stabilize the failing banks, repeating the criminal acts started in Greece. Watch the Video |
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