The Vatican on Thursday responded to Indigenous demands and formally repudiated the “Doctrine of Discovery,” the theories backed by 15th-century “papal bulls” that legitimized the … Vatican rejects doctrine that fueled centuries of colonialismRead more
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Digital sovereignty or digital colonialism?
Beyond tensions of privacy and security, we are witnessing today a real confrontation between control and freedom, not only of the individual, but of entire … Digital sovereignty or digital colonialism?Read more
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Settler Colonialism
Decoding Palestine Settler Colonialism History | Q&A with Lorenzo Veracini
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Hausabai Patil’s heroism passes into history
“I appeal to the government not to sleep…” That was the inimitable Hausabai Patil, firebrand freedom fighter, charismatic leader, an indomitable advocate for farmers, the … Hausabai Patil’s heroism passes into historyRead more
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The Well That Thelu Mahato Built
Thelu Mahato, perhaps the oldest of the living freedom fighters who figure in my book The Last Heroes, died at his home in Pirra village … The Well That Thelu Mahato BuiltRead more
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Descendants of Namibia’s genocide victims call on Germany to ‘stop hiding’
Descendants of victims of genocide in Namibia have called on Germany to “stop hiding” and discuss reparations with them directly, as they take their own … Descendants of Namibia’s genocide victims call on Germany to ‘stop hiding’Read more
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The stories of unsung heroes behind freedom struggle from British colonial rule
The purview of the freedom struggle from British colonial rule in India is as vast as its geography and culture. Many who were part of … The stories of unsung heroes behind freedom struggle from British colonial ruleRead more
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How Capitalism, Colonialism & Imperialism Fuel Climate Crisis
Climate strike. That’s the cry of youth climate activists today to urge world leaders to do more to confront the climate emergency. This comes as … How Capitalism, Colonialism & Imperialism Fuel Climate CrisisRead more
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History books tell us about just a few who fought for India’s freedom
The purview of the freedom struggle from British colonial rule in India is as vast as its geography and culture. Many who were part of … History books tell us about just a few who fought for India’s freedomRead more