The villagers here – mostly small farmers, fisherfolk and labourers – are protesting the setting up of the Godavari Mega Aqua Food Park Pvt. Ltd … A ‘food park’ that could heighten hungerRead more
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Nearly one in 10 in the US reports having depression
Data were drawn from the 2015?2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, a nationally representative study of U.S. individuals aged 12 years and older. … Nearly one in 10 in the US reports having depressionRead more
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Teachers Union in Ohio Went on Strike for Students—and Won
Students, teachers, and support staff in Ohio’s largest school district returned to the classroom on Monday after the Columbus Education Association won a new contract … Teachers Union in Ohio Went on Strike for Students—and WonRead more
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Hindu Men Have Highest Number of Multiple Sexual Partners
Among men of all religions, Hindus rank at the top when it comes to having multiple sexual partners in India. They are followed by Sikhs, … Hindu Men Have Highest Number of Multiple Sexual PartnersRead more
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90% of Marine Species Face Extinction
A new study details the disastrous consequences that would result for marine life across the world’s oceans if current levels of fossil fuel emissions are … 90% of Marine Species Face ExtinctionRead more
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Massive Pro-Democracy Protests Sweep Brazil
Protests—some of them massive—in defense of democracy and education and against far-right President Jair Bolsonaro’s coup-mongering were held in cities across Brazil Thursday, less than … Massive Pro-Democracy Protests Sweep BrazilRead more
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Grand Jury Declines to Indict Woman for Role in Lynching of Emmett Till
In Mississippi, a grand jury has declined to indict Carolyn Bryant Donham for her role in the lynching of Emmett Till nearly 70 years ago. … Grand Jury Declines to Indict Woman for Role in Lynching of Emmett TillRead more
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50 Palestinians Ordered Off Israeli Bus to Make Room for Three Jewish Riders
An Israeli bus company has apologized after a bus driver ordered 50 Palestinian workers off a bus near Tel Aviv last week. The driver ordered … 50 Palestinians Ordered Off Israeli Bus to Make Room for Three Jewish RidersRead more
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U.S. Approval of Labor Unions at Highest Point Since 1965
Seventy-one percent of Americans now approve of labor unions. Although statistically similar to last year’s 68%, it is up from 64% before the pandemic and … U.S. Approval of Labor Unions at Highest Point Since 1965Read more
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US Must Return $7 Billion Stolen From Afghan People
More than 70 economists and other academic experts sent a letter to U.S. President Joe Biden and Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Wednesday urging them … US Must Return $7 Billion Stolen From Afghan PeopleRead more