Civil Society

The Great Lockdown Through a Global Lens

By Gita Gopinath WASHINGTON DC, Jun 17 2020 (IPS) – The Great Lockdown is expected to play out in three phases, first as countries enter the lockdown, then as they exit, and finally as they escape the lockdown when there is a medical solution to the pandemic. Many countries are…

Health

Lisbon and Stockholm, the corona-exceptions

Davíd Cabo, Miguel Angel Gavilanes, Antonio Hernández, Carmen Torrecillas – CIVIO (Madrid) Both capitals have opted for opposing mobility models – with and without restrictions. However the epidemic’s impact has not been in line with those of neighbouring countries, but…

Human Rights

Racists think England is theirs. It's time to show them it is not

By John Harris*- The Guardian We don’t have to accept an archaic, hateful vision of our country. Let’s build on the diverse, multiracial place it actually is In his first speech as prime minister in the House of Commons, Boris Johnson said that securing Brexit was a way of…

authoritarianism

Hungary : National consultation question "fake news"

InsightHungary!!!  (*)  The government on Monday released the 13 to questions to appear on the next National Consultation, which will ask citizens whether they agree with a number of government measures related to the coronavirus. But initial signs indicate the…