While the COVID-19 pandemic dealt a blow to many parts of the economy, one sector saw record-breaking profits: the grocery industry. Americans, however, faced rising … The Economic Cost of Food MonopoliesRead more
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‘Likes’ and ‘shares’ teach people to express more outrage online
Social media platforms like Twitter amplify expressions of moral outrage over time because users learn such language gets rewarded with an increased number of “likes” … ‘Likes’ and ‘shares’ teach people to express more outrage onlineRead more
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The 1857 Martyrs in Punjab’s Ajnala
In March 2003, a curious historian caught a glimpse of the word ‘Ajnala’ in fine print on a ragged, vintage book discarded carelessly outside the … The 1857 Martyrs in Punjab’s AjnalaRead more
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Only Ten Countries Have Full Equal Rights for Women
There are only ten countries in the world which offer full legal protections to women, according to the report Women, Business and the Law 2021, … Only Ten Countries Have Full Equal Rights for WomenRead more
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How to Defeat the Billionaire Class
Seattle City Councilmember Kshama Sawant and the Socialist Alternative (SA) party have, for nearly a decade, waged one of the most effective battles against the … How to Defeat the Billionaire ClassRead more
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Mussolini Speaks, and Tells Us How Democracy Dies
When Benito Mussolini founded, on March 23, 1919, the organization that would become the National Fascist Party, Italy’s top newspaper relegated the news to a … Mussolini Speaks, and Tells Us How Democracy DiesRead more
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Antarctic Ice Hits Lowest January Level Ever Recorded
Less of the Antarctic Sea was covered by ice last month than in any January ever recorded, scientists said Wednesday while warning that melting sea … Antarctic Ice Hits Lowest January Level Ever RecordedRead more
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Record High Displacement in DRC at Nearly 7 Million
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is intensifying its efforts to address the complex and persistent crisis in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) … Record High Displacement in DRC at Nearly 7 MillionRead more
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Maulavi Liyaquat Ali: The Unsung Hero of the Revolt of 1857
The first freedom struggle of India, launched in 1857, has essentially become synonymous with figures like Mangal Pandey, Nana Saheb, Tatya Tope, Rani Laxmibai, and … Maulavi Liyaquat Ali: The Unsung Hero of the Revolt of 1857Read more
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Digital Ecosocialism Breaking the power of Big Tech
In the space of a few years, the debate on how to rein in Big Tech has become mainstream, discussed across the political spectrum. Yet, … Digital Ecosocialism Breaking the power of Big TechRead more