By Nikki Rojas* – The Harvard Gazzete “Something very important for people outside to know is that these protests aren’t really political. People literally have no access to food, water, and medical resources.
AL JAZEERA Warsaw has warned of an imminent ‘armed escalation’ after Polish forces blocked attempted crossings on Monday. Human rights groups have criticised Poland and Belarus for their treatment of migrants and refugees, who face subzero temperatures and a lack of food and…
By Elena Sánchez Nicolás – EUobserver New European rules for big tech companies could become an international “game-changer for the online world”, Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen told MEPs on Monday (8 November). In her opening statement, she pointed out that Facebook…
The Daily Aus, Australia Tens of thousands of people have been protesting in Poland over abortion rights, with protesters heard shouting phrases like “not one more” and “her heart was beating too”. The protests have been ongoing over multiple days, but what exactly triggered…
Viewpoint by Jan Servaes* BRUSSELS (IDN) — Since the February 1 coup in Myanmar, analysts have been anticipating a protracted civil war scenario, citing the example of Syria. Some – including the United Nations Special Envoy to Myanmar—have warned of a complete collapse of the…
By Wesley Morgan* — The Conversation The first week of the United Nations climate talks in Glasgow are drawing to a close. While there’s still a way to go, progress so far gives some hope the Paris climate agreement struck six years ago is working. Major powers brought…
Jesús Rey Rocha / Carmen Andrade (*) Today’s clearly perceptible environmental and social problems have induced an equally perceptible need to revisit the role of cities in our lives. The importance of that pursuit is acknowledged in the United Nations’ (UN) sustainable…
By Bill Powell* – Newsweek Joe Biden’s presidency was meant to be defined by calm, experienced competence. Yet just nine months into his term, he has been teetering on the brink of failure.
By Reynard Loki* – Independent Media Institute There is a chance we can prevent the worst impacts of the climate crisis, but world leaders must hold businesses accountable and listen to Indigenous communities. It would be an understatement to say that there is a lot riding…
By John Pilger* – Globetrotter, Independent Media Institute When I first saw Julian Assange in Belmarsh prison, in 2019, shortly after he had been dragged from his refuge in the Ecuadorean embassy, he said, “I think I am losing my mind.” He was gaunt and emaciated, his…
