By Martin Kettle* – The Guardian There was never a yardstick by which to judge the policy – so the issue will never be entirely settled It is two weeks since Britain finally cut its ties with the European Union. It may therefore seem a bit premature to ask how it is all going…
By Boaventura de Sousa Santos* It is impossible not to make a comparison between Trump these last few days and Hitler’s last days Trump is not Hitler, the US is not Nazi Germany, no invading army is heading toward the White House. All this notwithstanding, it is impossible not…
By Nomi Prins* -TomDispatch.com / The Nation The US government’s lopsided response to Covid-19 has only worsened astronomical levels of inequality. Sometimes things make sense only when seen through a magnifying lens.
By Sonali Kolhatkar* – Independent Media Institute Blaming the deadly virus surge on individuals and their risky behavior ignores that the real fault lies with a government that chooses to prioritize the health of businesses over that of humans. Los Angeles, California, is…
By Ishaan Tharoor – The Washington Post Israel is the site of what seems to be a remarkable vaccination success story. It leads the world in per capita vaccinations, with more than a million and a half Israelis already having received the shot.
Observer Editorial The president must be removed for inciting violence on the Capitol but Republicans also share blame for his toxic legacy It’s easier to understand last week’s turmoil in Washington if it is viewed as the disastrous culmination of a five-year process of…
By Sheena Cruickshank* – The Conversation Millions of people across the world have been infected with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. Countries are also now embarking on massive vaccination campaigns to control the virus and protect their most vulnerable citizens.
By Roberto Savio* People, planet and prosperity Italy has been given, for 2021, the Chairmanship of the Group of 20, which gather the 20 most important countries of the world. They represent, on paper, 60% of the world population, and 80% of the World’s Gross Domestic Product.
By Walden Bello* – Wall Street International Magazine The storming of Capitol shows America has entered the Weimar Era By mid-February 2021, American deaths from Covid-19 may well surpass the country’s 405,400 deaths during the Second World War. By around mid-May, more…
Freethoughtblogs* A revolution can be a good thing — after all, this country was founded by one. When that collection of rascals signed the Declaration of Independence, they knew that putting their name on that piece of paper was a deep commitment.
