For more than two decades, more and more Americans have become aware of the exploitation and violence associated with much of the globalized garment industry … Vote with What We WearRead more
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Rodrigo Duterte: A Fascist Original
Despite his bloody reign, Duterte remains popular, with the latest domestic poll giving him a trust rating of “excellent.” What makes Duterte tick? What drives … Rodrigo Duterte: A Fascist OriginalRead more
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HSBC financing tied to deforestation
Loans and credit from the British bank HSBC have helped support the unsustainable clearing of forests for oil palm plantations in Indonesia, Greenpeace said in … HSBC financing tied to deforestationRead more
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About The Khmer Rouge Killing Machine
30 January 2004 Writing in the Guardian, John Pilger reviews what he describes as a ‘spell-binding’ new documentary, S21: The Khmer Rouge Killing Machine, directed … About The Khmer Rouge Killing MachineRead more
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Why is the Passing of Thailand’s King a Big Deal?
The passing of Thailand’s head of state, the 88 year old King Bhumibol Adulyadej, marks a historically significant event in Thailand’s history. For most Thais, … Why is the Passing of Thailand’s King a Big Deal?Read more
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The Death of One of Washington’s Favorite Tyrants
The death of long-time Uzbekistan dictator Islam Karimov has brought rare U.S. media attention to the Central Asian country of 30 million. Uzbekistan is ranked … The Death of One of Washington’s Favorite TyrantsRead more
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Suharto, the model killer, and his friends in high places
28 January 2008 In an article for the Guardian, John Pilger says the death of General Suharto, the former dictator of Indonesia, is an opportunity … Suharto, the model killer, and his friends in high placesRead more
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Hit Man Recalls Violent Past of Philippine President
Philippines, where a wave of extrajudicial killings has claimed thousands of lives since Rodrigo Duterte became president in June. During his campaign, Duterte vowed to … Hit Man Recalls Violent Past of Philippine PresidentRead more
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The U.S. dropped at least 2 million tons of bombs on Laos
President Obama’s historic trip to Laos, the first trip there by a sitting U.S. president. Obama has so far refused to issue a formal apology … The U.S. dropped at least 2 million tons of bombs on LaosRead more