The persecution of the attorney Steven Donziger is a grim illustration of what happens when we confront the real centers of power, masked and unacknowledged … How Corporate Tyranny WorksRead more
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Nationalism is something that comes from nostalgia
Isabel Coixet talking: John Berger is a — well, he died two years ago. He’s the author of, for me, one of the most important … Nationalism is something that comes from nostalgiaRead more
Posted inChile / Politics / ToMl / USA Empire
Allende’s victory in Chile 50 years ago
Fifty years ago today, on the night of Sept. 4, 1970, I was dancing, along with a multitude of others, in the streets of Santiago … Allende’s victory in Chile 50 years agoRead more
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“Law & Order” Is Lawlessness, Fueling Racist Violence & Chaos
“Twelve more years.” That was how Donald Trump kicked off the Republican National Convention from North Carolina last week, where he flew for the roll … “Law & Order” Is Lawlessness, Fueling Racist Violence & ChaosRead more
Posted inChile / Dictatorship / Fascism / Politics / ToMl / USA Empire
50 Years After Allende’s Socialist Revolution in Chile
Ariel Dorfman talking: Allende’s revolution, which was a peaceful revolution, was the attempt to put the resources of the country and the future of the … 50 Years After Allende’s Socialist Revolution in ChileRead more
Posted inIndia / Politics / ToMl
Agriculture is a Big Deal. Any Trade Deal Should Not Mess with Indian Agriculture
The possibility of a trade deal between India and the United States (US) is being discussed again. The timing of it is predictably before the … Agriculture is a Big Deal. Any Trade Deal Should Not Mess with Indian AgricultureRead more
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$2.5 Trillion Theft
New research published Monday found that the top 1% of U.S. income earners have taken $50 trillion from the bottom 90% over the past several … $2.5 Trillion TheftRead more
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Defence Pact Between the US and Maldives
In a sign of the changed dynamics in the region, there is strong support in New Delhi for the defence framework agreement signed between Maldives … Defence Pact Between the US and MaldivesRead more
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The UK will spend over £350bn on extravagant military projects while failing to ensure national health security
Britain plans to spend hundreds of billions of pounds on extravagant military projects while the UK’s under-funded public health system struggles to address pandemics such … The UK will spend over £350bn on extravagant military projects while failing to ensure national health securityRead more
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Julian’s oppression is the great crime of the 21st century
John Shipton has been at the forefront of defending his son, Julian Assange, from political persecution, false charges, harassment and slander by political figures, the … Julian’s oppression is the great crime of the 21st centuryRead more