Description: Truthout is a nonprofit news organization dedicated to providing independent reporting and commentary on a diverse range of social justice issues Since our founding in 2001 we have anchored our work in principles of accuracy transparency and independence from the influence of corporate and political forcesTruthout works to spark action by revealing systemic injustice and providing a platform for progressive and transformative ideas through indepth investigative reporting and critical analysis With a powerful independent voice we will spur transformations in consciousness and inspire both policy change and direct action