After the 2008 economic crisis, Harvard University, one of the most respected educational institutions in the world, sought to reallocate its endowment funds to safer … Harvard’s half-billion land stake in Brazil marred by conflict and abuseRead more
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Why sharks should not own sport
In his latest column for the New Statesman, John Pilger describes how the rich and powerful have taken over and distorted the people’s pleasure – … Why sharks should not own sportRead more
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British spy’s account sheds light on role in 1953 Iranian coup
A first-hand account of Britain’s role in the 1953 coup that overthrew the elected prime minister of Iran and restored the shah to power has … British spy’s account sheds light on role in 1953 Iranian coupRead more
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A 429-Million-Year-Old Trilobite Had Eyes like Those of Modern Bees
Perfectly pristine fossils might make great museum showpieces, but they are not always the most informative for paleontologists. Some of the more salient secrets of … A 429-Million-Year-Old Trilobite Had Eyes like Those of Modern BeesRead more
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The State, Public Responses, and the Day After the Pandemic
The international media coverage and academic analyses have mainly focused on the magnitude of the COVID-19 crisis in the affluent societies of the North, in … The State, Public Responses, and the Day After the PandemicRead more
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How Israel’s education system normalizes occupation
In mid-June, the Knesset Education, Culture, and Sports Committee held a discussion on the “disappearance and silencing of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict in Israeli textbooks.” The … How Israel’s education system normalizes occupationRead more
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Beyond Financial Inclusion, We Need Racial Economic Justice
The idea of financial inclusion has gained traction in recent years, but the approach fails to account for how ethnic minorities face greater risk of … Beyond Financial Inclusion, We Need Racial Economic JusticeRead more
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What Happened to Pacifica? The Decline & Fall of the People’s Radio
The story of Pacifica Radio is a cyclical saga of factional warfare, class and racial struggle, and the power of the self-preservation instinct. “People talk … What Happened to Pacifica? The Decline & Fall of the People’s RadioRead more
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40-year-old document reveals plan to evict 1,000 Palestinians from their homes
A 40-year-old document found in the Israel State Archives recently offers a rare look into the state’s actions to force Palestinians from their homes. It … 40-year-old document reveals plan to evict 1,000 Palestinians from their homesRead more
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Homeless New Yorkers Demand Refuge in Vacant Apartments, Hotels
More than 100 million people across the United States have been ordered to stay home to prevent the spread of coronavirus, but what about people … Homeless New Yorkers Demand Refuge in Vacant Apartments, HotelsRead more