[without addressing the systemic problems just giving reperation is self destructive.] if you strip slavery out of America, if you strip black people out of … If you strip black people out of America, you really don’t have an AmericaRead more
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Posted inChina / Economics / ToMl / USA Empire
The American Dream Is Alive and Well—in China
Home ownership has been called “the quintessential American dream.” Yet today less than 65% of American homes are owner occupied, and more than 50% of … The American Dream Is Alive and Well—in ChinaRead more
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The greatest lesson any Guru can teach
the one thing that I saw that was in common with all these people was that other people believed that they had the answer the … The greatest lesson any Guru can teachRead more
Posted inElectric Vehicle / Greenhouse gas / ToMl / Transportation
Resource challenge of meeting net zero emissions in the UK by 2050
A letter authored by Natural History Museum Head of Earth Sciences Prof Richard Herrington and fellow expert members of SoS MinErals (an interdisciplinary programme of … Resource challenge of meeting net zero emissions in the UK by 2050Read more
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Why do you care so much about Israel/Palestine?
Joel Doerfler: Several years ago, a student in my Israel-Palestine course approached me after class with a question. Why, he wanted to know, did I … Why do you care so much about Israel/Palestine?Read more
Posted inBrazil / Politics / ToMl
Brazil’s Elites Jailed Former President Lula and Cleared the Way for Bolsonaro
A political crisis is growing in Brazil after The Intercept revealed that the judge who helped jail former Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva … Brazil’s Elites Jailed Former President Lula and Cleared the Way for BolsonaroRead more
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Defending Palestinians Who Resist Occupation
Attorney Lea Tsemel has defended Palestinian political prisoners in Israeli courts for nearly half a century, insisting on their humanity and their right to a … Defending Palestinians Who Resist OccupationRead more
Posted inPolitics / ToMl / USA Empire
The Roots of the Philippines Trafficking Epidemic
Linda Oalican, Damayan The Empire Files 057 Speaker 1: Human trafficking is a multi-billion dollar industry that entraps millions of people across the world. The … The Roots of the Philippines Trafficking EpidemicRead more
Posted inImmigrant / Prison / ToMl / USA Empire
Horrific Conditions at Immigrant Jails
horrific conditions for some 52,000 immigrants held in for-profit jails around the country. At least 24 immigrants have died in the custody of Immigration and … Horrific Conditions at Immigrant JailsRead more
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Greta Thunberg Speaking to the Whole World
“Can you hear me?” Greta Thunberg asks the 150 members and advisers in the U.K. Houses of Parliament. She taps the microphone as if to … Greta Thunberg Speaking to the Whole WorldRead more