The Economic Crash is Already Ravaging Africa
The continent thus far has been less affected by the pandemic than other parts of the world. But the impact of the global economic crisis is already enormous.
France and COVID-19: Incompetence and Conceit
The very large number of coronavirus cases and deaths in France is due to gross negligence on the part of President Macron and the French authorities to the threat posed by the virus.
The COVID-19 Catastrophe in Bangladesh
The virus risks plunging Bangladesh into social, economic, and political turmoil — not to mention the public health crisis.
America’s Super-Rich See Their Wealth Rise by $282 Billion in Three Weeks of Pandemic
America’s billionaires have accrued more wealth in the past three weeks alone than they made in total prior to 1980.
Getting Trumped by Covid-19
The author offers an evocative take on her experience of being locked down due to Covid-19 in two different countries, with two worldviews.
Coronavirus Deaths Likely 60% Higher than Official Numbers Reflect
Studies show that the number of confirmed coronavirus cases might be many multiples of the official count.
Trump’s Plan for Reopening the Economy Will Be Lethal
With internal polls showing that Trump is losing the November elections, he is desperate to put the economy back on track, irespective of its consequences for the people.
Spending is the Easiest Way to Revive the Economy
Money needs to be given out to people; cash in hand, is at the core of restarting the economy.
The Lockdown is a Dangerous Experiment, India’s Democracy Will Not Emerge Unscathed
Just as daily bread is necessary, said Bertolt Brecht, so is daily justice. “It is even necessary several times a day”. Unless the Supreme Court remembers this, an Orwellian world can easily become reality.
1,100 + Feminists Across Religion, Class, Caste, Ethnicity, Ability, Sexuality and Genders Issue Solidarity Statement
Statement condemning the arrests and intimidation by the Delhi Police of citizens, especially Muslim women, who have spoken up against the unconstitutional moves of the Modi government.