“This government does not care about farmers. It is on the side of the big companies. The APMC is also being given to them. Why … Farmers of Karnataka don’t want corporate mandisRead more
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Thinning Protest at Ghazipur Alive Again after Tikait’s Tears
Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) leader Rakesh Tikait’s breaking into tears, alleging that Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders, in “collusion” with the Uttar Police, had “conspired” … Thinning Protest at Ghazipur Alive Again after Tikait’s TearsRead more
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NYC Taxi Drivers Shut Down Brooklyn Bridge
Taxi workers in New York City shut down traffic on the Brooklyn Bridge Wednesday, reviving a tactic they’ve used since the coronavirus pandemic emerged to … NYC Taxi Drivers Shut Down Brooklyn BridgeRead more
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Farmers Are Still Focused on the Real Issues. We Shouldn’t Be Distracted Either
“You cite Peshawar to show, I suppose, that the people unthinkingly, or actuated by mischievous people, joined the demonstration of the 6th April. They may … Farmers Are Still Focused on the Real Issues. We Shouldn’t Be Distracted EitherRead more
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Tractor rally split
“All 32 unions request the naujawan [youth] to cause no harm. No one will cause any damage. No one will clash. No one will spoil … Tractor rally splitRead more
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The new farms laws impact farmers all over India
The laws that the farmers are protesting against are: The Farmers’ Produce Trade and Commerce (Promotion and Facilitation) Act, 2020; The Farmers (Empowerment and Protection) … The new farms laws impact farmers all over IndiaRead more
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Here’s What Really Happened During the Republic Day Tractor Rally
I have never sat on a tractor before. On Tuesday, during the farmers’ Republic Day tractor rally in Delhi, was the first time. I am … Here’s What Really Happened During the Republic Day Tractor RallyRead more
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Amateur investors hold the line against Wall Street fat cats
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vfIWgXi0UwE&rel=0&feature=relmfu] protest outside the Securities and Exchange Commission after online investing companies like Robinhood blocked trades in Gamestop to prevent retail investors from challenging … Amateur investors hold the line against Wall Street fat catsRead more
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Protesting Farmers Remember Mahendra Singh Tikait and Historic Boat Club Agitation
Even though Chaudhary Mahendra Singh Tikait passed away a decade ago (May 16, 2011), farmers from western Uttar Pradesh invoke the legendary peasant leader and … Protesting Farmers Remember Mahendra Singh Tikait and Historic Boat Club AgitationRead more
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The Economics of Small Farmers in Madhya Pradesh
On being asked about how the new Farm Laws would affect him, Naresh Singh Tomar, a small farmer from the village of Thua Kheda in … The Economics of Small Farmers in Madhya PradeshRead more