The Golden Age of Hollywood was something truly special. We saw amazing acting talent bring to life the places and storylines audiences could only dream about — all on the silver screen (and for a relatively small price to see!) These actors and actresses are beloved in our hearts to this day, and there's plenty of reason to see why: they made the industry what it is today, and set the standard for how movies should be done. The Golden Age might be done but some of the stars who defined it are still with us today (and sadly, a few who have just recently departed). Many have passed away, and...…The Golden Age of Hollywood was something truly special. We saw amazing acting talent bring to life the places and storylines audiences could only dream about — all on the silver screen (and for a relatively small price to see!) These actors and actresses are beloved in our hearts to this day, and there's plenty of reason to see why: they made the industry what it is today, and set the standard for how movies should be done. The Golden Age might be done but some of the stars who defined it are still with us today (and sadly, a few who have just recently departed). Many have passed away, and...WW…

SharePrisons & PolicingPolitics & ElectionsRacial JusticePolitics & ElectionsEnvironment & HealthPolitics & ElectionsCopyright © Truthout. May not be reprinted without .RelatedThe NYPD sent intel to the FBI in December, with the expectation that they’d prepare a threat assessment. They didn’t.DHS heads also sought to downplay threats of white supremacy, fearing assessments could hurt Trump, the complaint said.When discussing border security, Trump would concoct “sickening” schemes, the former official said.Get daily news, in-depth reporting and critical analysis from the...…SharePrisons & PolicingPolitics & ElectionsRacial JusticePolitics & ElectionsEnvironment & HealthPolitics & ElectionsCopyright © Truthout. May not be reprinted without .RelatedThe NYPD sent intel to the FBI in December, with the expectation that they’d prepare a threat assessment. They didn’t.DHS heads also sought to downplay threats of white supremacy, fearing assessments could hurt Trump, the complaint said.When discussing border security, Trump would concoct “sickening” schemes, the former official said.Get daily news, in-depth reporting and critical analysis from the...WW…

SharePolitics & ElectionsRacial JusticePolitics & ElectionsEnvironment & HealthPolitics & ElectionsWar & PeaceCopyright © Truthout. May not be reprinted without .RelatedAmazon workers at the “JFK8” warehouse say they’ve learned hard lessons from Bessemer for their independent union drive.Sen. Mark Warner is one of four Democrats holding up legislation to make it harder for Amazon to bust unions.The PRO Act faces little chance passing the Senate unless Democrats eliminate the 60-vote legislative filibuster.Get daily news, in-depth reporting and critical analysis from the...…SharePolitics & ElectionsRacial JusticePolitics & ElectionsEnvironment & HealthPolitics & ElectionsWar & PeaceCopyright © Truthout. May not be reprinted without .RelatedAmazon workers at the “JFK8” warehouse say they’ve learned hard lessons from Bessemer for their independent union drive.Sen. Mark Warner is one of four Democrats holding up legislation to make it harder for Amazon to bust unions.The PRO Act faces little chance passing the Senate unless Democrats eliminate the 60-vote legislative filibuster.Get daily news, in-depth reporting and critical analysis from the...WW…

SharePolitics & ElectionsRacial JusticePolitics & ElectionsEnvironment & HealthPolitics & ElectionsWar & PeaceCopyright © Truthout. May not be reprinted without .RelatedThe GOP-backed bill introduces a series of stringent voter restrictions under the auspices of “election integrity.”Business PACs gave 57 percent of their donations to Republicans in the 2020 election cycle.MLB Players Association head Tony Clark says, “players are very much aware” of the political situation in Georgia.Get daily news, in-depth reporting and critical analysis from the journalists, activists...…SharePolitics & ElectionsRacial JusticePolitics & ElectionsEnvironment & HealthPolitics & ElectionsWar & PeaceCopyright © Truthout. May not be reprinted without .RelatedThe GOP-backed bill introduces a series of stringent voter restrictions under the auspices of “election integrity.”Business PACs gave 57 percent of their donations to Republicans in the 2020 election cycle.MLB Players Association head Tony Clark says, “players are very much aware” of the political situation in Georgia.Get daily news, in-depth reporting and critical analysis from the journalists, activists...WW…

SharePrisons & PolicingPolitics & ElectionsRacial JusticePolitics & ElectionsEnvironment & HealthPolitics & ElectionsThis is the NRCC's homepage prechecked donation box right now.Unchecking makes supporters a "DEFECTOR"— Shane Goldmacher (@ShaneGoldmacher)Copyright © Truthout. May not be reprinted without .RelatedA new Trump scam has surfaced — and yet again, he’s fleecing his base.The site omits Trump’s many scandals and impeachments and deflects blame for his mishandling of the pandemic.Seven House committees sent letters to 13 agencies requesting communications...…SharePrisons & PolicingPolitics & ElectionsRacial JusticePolitics & ElectionsEnvironment & HealthPolitics & ElectionsThis is the NRCC's homepage prechecked donation box right now.Unchecking makes supporters a "DEFECTOR"— Shane Goldmacher (@ShaneGoldmacher)Copyright © Truthout. May not be reprinted without .RelatedA new Trump scam has surfaced — and yet again, he’s fleecing his base.The site omits Trump’s many scandals and impeachments and deflects blame for his mishandling of the pandemic.Seven House committees sent letters to 13 agencies requesting communications...WW…

SharePrisons & PolicingPolitics & ElectionsRacial JusticePolitics & ElectionsEnvironment & HealthPolitics & ElectionsCopyright © Truthout. May not be reprinted without .RelatedHere is the distilled essence of Trumpism, bleeding on the platter for all to see.The inquiry centers on Trump’s attempts to pressure officials to find him votes after losing the state last fall.Investigative journalist David Neiwert explains how conspiracy theories are shaping politics and life in the U.S.Get daily news, in-depth reporting and critical analysis from the journalists, activists and...…SharePrisons & PolicingPolitics & ElectionsRacial JusticePolitics & ElectionsEnvironment & HealthPolitics & ElectionsCopyright © Truthout. May not be reprinted without .RelatedHere is the distilled essence of Trumpism, bleeding on the platter for all to see.The inquiry centers on Trump’s attempts to pressure officials to find him votes after losing the state last fall.Investigative journalist David Neiwert explains how conspiracy theories are shaping politics and life in the U.S.Get daily news, in-depth reporting and critical analysis from the journalists, activists and...WW…

ShareEnvironment & HealthRacial JusticePolitics & ElectionsEconomy & LaborEconomy & LaborEconomy & LaborGet the latest news and thought-provoking analysis from Truthout.Copyright © Truthout. May not be reprinted without .RelatedTrump had told Georgia officials to “find” him the exact number of votes needed to defeat Biden in the state’s election.A censure resolution against Trump has been introduced in the House, and has the support of 90 lawmakers.Trump asked Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger to “invent” votes, a law professor in the state contends.Get daily...…ShareEnvironment & HealthRacial JusticePolitics & ElectionsEconomy & LaborEconomy & LaborEconomy & LaborGet the latest news and thought-provoking analysis from Truthout.Copyright © Truthout. May not be reprinted without .RelatedTrump had told Georgia officials to “find” him the exact number of votes needed to defeat Biden in the state’s election.A censure resolution against Trump has been introduced in the House, and has the support of 90 lawmakers.Trump asked Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger to “invent” votes, a law professor in the state contends.Get daily...WW…

SharePrisons & PolicingPolitics & ElectionsRacial JusticePolitics & ElectionsEnvironment & HealthPolitics & ElectionsCopyright © Truthout. May not be reprinted without .RelatedA 21-year-old white man was taken into custody after shootings left eight dead, including six women of Asian descent.The guidance was issued in order to prevent “disruption, fear or intimidation for voters” in this year’s election.The RNC illustrates the many links between explicit and implicit endorsements of white supremacy and authoritarianism.Get daily news, in-depth reporting and critical...…SharePrisons & PolicingPolitics & ElectionsRacial JusticePolitics & ElectionsEnvironment & HealthPolitics & ElectionsCopyright © Truthout. May not be reprinted without .RelatedA 21-year-old white man was taken into custody after shootings left eight dead, including six women of Asian descent.The guidance was issued in order to prevent “disruption, fear or intimidation for voters” in this year’s election.The RNC illustrates the many links between explicit and implicit endorsements of white supremacy and authoritarianism.Get daily news, in-depth reporting and critical...WW…

SharePolitics & ElectionsRacial JusticePolitics & ElectionsEnvironment & HealthPolitics & ElectionsWar & PeaceCopyright © Truthout. May not be reprinted without .RelatedOver the past decade, pro-statehood governors have helped colonize the island by attracting wealthy state-dwellers.Puerto Rican Cultural Center Executive Director José López discusses the changing political landscape in Puerto Rico.“He actually said he wanted to see if we could sell Puerto Rico,” former DHS chief of staff Miles Taylor said.Get daily news, in-depth reporting and critical analysis from the...…SharePolitics & ElectionsRacial JusticePolitics & ElectionsEnvironment & HealthPolitics & ElectionsWar & PeaceCopyright © Truthout. May not be reprinted without .RelatedOver the past decade, pro-statehood governors have helped colonize the island by attracting wealthy state-dwellers.Puerto Rican Cultural Center Executive Director José López discusses the changing political landscape in Puerto Rico.“He actually said he wanted to see if we could sell Puerto Rico,” former DHS chief of staff Miles Taylor said.Get daily news, in-depth reporting and critical analysis from the...WW…

The midsummer that Strikingly.com was born was as hot and muggy as any of Chicago’s dog days, and Hyde Park had the heavy calm of a university town that had emptied.  The mood at the startup’s offices, then called JoinStart, mirrored the climate.  The startup’s team had wanted a shot at changing the world, or at least at building a product that would make it a better place.  They had focused so much on that vision, with visions of startups like Kiva and Kickstarter, that they had lost the path in front of them, and no longer knew where to go. The four kids that lived in the...…The midsummer that Strikingly.com was born was as hot and muggy as any of Chicago’s dog days, and Hyde Park had the heavy calm of a university town that had emptied.  The mood at the startup’s offices, then called JoinStart, mirrored the climate.  The startup’s team had wanted a shot at changing the world, or at least at building a product that would make it a better place.  They had focused so much on that vision, with visions of startups like Kiva and Kickstarter, that they had lost the path in front of them, and no longer knew where to go. The four kids that lived in the...WW…