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
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Methane levels have hit a scary record high
While the world has been focused on a global pandemic and widespread protests, another crisis is gathering in the atmosphere. And no, it isn’t carbon … Methane levels have hit a scary record highRead more
Posted inJournalism / Military / ToMl
Once again, war is prime time and journalism’s role is taboo
On 22 May 2007, the Guardian’s front page announced: “Iran’s secret plan for summer offensive to force US out of Iraq.” The writer, Simon Tisdall, … Once again, war is prime time and journalism’s role is tabooRead more
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The COVID Class War
The euro crisis that erupted a decade ago has long been portrayed as a clash between Europe’s frugal North and profligate South. In fact, at … The COVID Class WarRead more
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The U.S. Racism that Bore Fruit in Mein Kampf
“If you are a blond, you belong to the best people in the world, but it’s all over with you! Your forebears committed the fatal … The U.S. Racism that Bore Fruit in Mein KampfRead more
Posted inDigital / Education / ToMl
Schoolkids: Digital Divide to Digital Partition
It took a down payment of Rs. 2,500 for Rajesh Andhare to get his hands on a smartphone for the first time in his life. … Schoolkids: Digital Divide to Digital PartitionRead more
Posted inAboriginal / Politics / ToMl / USA Empire
US President Violated Indigenous Sovereignty
As many marked this year’s Fourth of July weekend by staying home to stop the spread of COVID-19, President Donald Trump hosted two back-to-back events, … US President Violated Indigenous SovereigntyRead more
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A 70-year-old Letter Make You Hopeful About the Future of Jewish-Arab Coexistence
https://jfjfp.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Screenshot_2020-07-04-A-70-year-old-letter-will-make-you-hopeful-about-the-future-of-Jewish-Arab-coexistence-300×174.png Shimon and Rivka Elbaz. They raised 10 children in a period encompassing the 1929 riots, the Arab revolt in 1936-39, World War II and … A 70-year-old Letter Make You Hopeful About the Future of Jewish-Arab CoexistenceRead more
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Reparations and the Palestinian Right of Return: Two Sides of the Same Bloody Coin
The calls “Black Lives Matter” and “Free, Free Palestine,” serve to remind us that Palestine is not free and that if the lives of Black … Reparations and the Palestinian Right of Return: Two Sides of the Same Bloody CoinRead more