Charles Dickens (1812-1870) was one of the greatest novelists of the 19th century and a world-historical literary and cultural figure. In the English language, he … The campaign to smear novelist Charles Dickens as a racistRead more
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43% Children with Disabilities May Drop Out Due to Hurdles Faced in Online Education
About 43% of children with disabilities are planning to drop out of studies due to difficulties faced by them in online education, according to a … 43% Children with Disabilities May Drop Out Due to Hurdles Faced in Online EducationRead more
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More than a trillion dollars of corporate profit smuggled into tax havens
UK, Switzerland, Luxembourg and the Netherlands – the “axis of tax avoidance” – are responsible for 72 per cent of global tax losses Analysis of … More than a trillion dollars of corporate profit smuggled into tax havensRead more
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As Long As Mass Media Propaganda Exists, Democracy Is A Sham
A new Reuters/Ipsos poll has reportedly found that a majority of Americans believe the completely discredited narrative that the Russian government paid Taliban-linked fighters to … As Long As Mass Media Propaganda Exists, Democracy Is A ShamRead more
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Fourth of July Musings: The Curse of Exceptionalism and the Perils of Patriotism
Once again, this Fourth of July, Americans will celebrate — to the unwitting militarist racist tune that is the “Star Spangled Banner” — more than … Fourth of July Musings: The Curse of Exceptionalism and the Perils of PatriotismRead more
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Policing is Not a Public Good
For decades, we’ve been told that policing is a public good: available to all, for the benefit of all. But in practice, that’s never been … Policing is Not a Public GoodRead more
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In Mexico, a universal struggle against power and forgetting
Alameda Park is Mexico City’s languid space for lovers and open-air ballroom dancers: the gents in two-tone shoes, the ladies in finery and heels. The … In Mexico, a universal struggle against power and forgettingRead more
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Bailouts for the Rich, the Virus for the Rest of Us
For the second time in a generation, the President and Congress are creating an economy under the guise of ‘saving the economy.’ Through bailouts for … Bailouts for the Rich, the Virus for the Rest of UsRead more
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How to debunk COVID-19 conspiracy theories
In the whirlwind of news about the novel coronavirus pandemic, it can be hard to figure out what’s a scam or rumor and what’s vital … How to debunk COVID-19 conspiracy theoriesRead more
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PMJDY cash transfers will exclude many of India’s poorest
The vast majority of India’s poor rely on daily wage labour for sustenance. With the current lockdown and its likely extension, millions of daily labourers … PMJDY cash transfers will exclude many of India’s poorestRead more