Author, activist and scholar Cornel West has resigned from his role as professor at Harvard University, accusing the institution of “an intellectual and spiritual bankruptcy … Harvard University of ‘spiritual bankruptcy’Read more
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Exxon lobbyists paid the 6 Democrats named in sting video nearly $333,000
Exxon Mobil Corp. lobbyist Keith McCoy listed six Democrats the oil giant saw as key allies to push its legislative agenda in the Senate in … Exxon lobbyists paid the 6 Democrats named in sting video nearly $333,000Read more
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New York Times marks 50 years since Pentagon Papers, ignoring persecution of Julian Assange
This week marks 50 years since the publication in the New York Times of the Pentagon Papers, which played a significant role in galvanizing popular … New York Times marks 50 years since Pentagon Papers, ignoring persecution of Julian AssangeRead more
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Funds Held by Indians in Swiss Banks is Highest in 13 Years in 2020
Funds parked by Indian individuals and firms in Swiss banks, including through India-based branches and other financial institutions, jumped to 2.55 billion Swiss francs (over … Funds Held by Indians in Swiss Banks is Highest in 13 Years in 2020Read more
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Guantánamo is gulag of our time, says Amnesty
Britain and the US are betraying the cause of human rights in pursuit of their “war on terror”, Amnesty International says in its annual report … Guantánamo is gulag of our time, says AmnestyRead more
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Social media platforms like Facebook are killing people
A reporter asked the president if he had a message for social media companies about Covid misinformation. President Biden replied, “They’re killing people. Look, the … Social media platforms like Facebook are killing peopleRead more
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Israeli settlements amount to war crime – U.N. rights expert
Israeli settlements in east Jerusalem and the occupied West Bank amount to a war crime, a U.N. human rights investigator said on Friday, calling on … Israeli settlements amount to war crime – U.N. rights expertRead more
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They sell our wheat to us at thrice the price
Women farmers and farm workers who have been fighting for their land rights, were protesting in Mumbai against the new farm laws so they don’t … They sell our wheat to us at thrice the priceRead more
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Death Valley, California, breaks the all-time world heat record for the second year in a row
For the second consecutive year, Death Valley, California, has set a world record for the hottest reliably measured temperature in Earth’s history. Death Valley National … Death Valley, California, breaks the all-time world heat record for the second year in a rowRead more
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US overdose deaths hit record 93,000 in pandemic last year
Overdose deaths soared to a record 93,000 last year in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. government reported Wednesday. That estimate far eclipses … US overdose deaths hit record 93,000 in pandemic last yearRead more