An investigation by The New York Times found several trucks carrying so-called humanitarian aid that were set ablaze during a showdown at the Colombia-Venezuela border … False Story About Venezuela Burning Aid Trucks to Win Support for WarRead more
Colonialism
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Victory for the Chagos islanders
There are times when one tragedy tells us how a whole system works behind its democratic façade and helps us understand how much of the … Victory for the Chagos islandersRead more
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Canada’s 150th as ‘Celebration of Colonization’
Pamela Palmater
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U.N. Court: U.K. Should Give Up Control of Chagos
The U.N.’s top court ruled Monday that Britain should hand over control of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius. The court said Britain’s takeover of Chagos … U.N. Court: U.K. Should Give Up Control of ChagosRead more
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Since 1492, there’s an expansion of the West into every, every, every country in the world
Viet Thanh Nguyen talking: I think they have the right to do that. The United States has been meddling in the southern countries south of … Since 1492, there’s an expansion of the West into every, every, every country in the worldRead more
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Columbus the Islamophobe
The taking down of racist monuments has manifested itself in a worldwide movement meant to scrutinize the supposed morality of past figures and symbols. In … Columbus the IslamophobeRead more
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Thanksgiving is a tradition. It’s also a lie
The first Thanksgiving I remember, I was in the second grade. I didn’t know my teacher had asked my dad to come talk to the … Thanksgiving is a tradition. It’s also a lieRead more
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100 years since the Balfour Declaration
One hundred years ago, on November 9, 1917, the Times of London published a short letter from British Foreign Secretary Lord Arthur James Balfour to … 100 years since the Balfour DeclarationRead more
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U.S. Colonialism After Hurricane Maria
Oscar López Rivera talking: The overwhelming majority of Puerto Rico is completely, completely alienated from the political structure. Colonialism is really, really strong and alive … U.S. Colonialism After Hurricane MariaRead more
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The contested centenary of Britain’s ‘calamitous promise’
On the evening of Thursday 2 November, at an elegant but as yet undisclosed central London location, Theresa May will sit down for a festive … The contested centenary of Britain’s ‘calamitous promise’Read more