Average People Still Have the Power to Stop Wars
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Average People Still Have the Power to Stop Wars

Noam Chomsky talks about why the US withdrawal from Afghanistan won’t change US imperialism, the many war crimes of George W. Bush, and why he still believes in average people’s ability to push back against the war machine.

El Salvador: Declaration by Popular Movements on Bicentennial of Independence
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El Salvador: Declaration by Popular Movements on Bicentennial of Independence

On the Bicentennial of Central America’s independence from Spain, social movements and organizations from across the political spectrum protested in rejection of Bukele’s authoritarianism, militarization, political persecution, and passed this declaration.

Why Do I Lend My Support to Voices Protesting World Class Renovation of Gandhi Ashram?
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Why Do I Lend My Support to Voices Protesting World Class Renovation of Gandhi Ashram?

One would not expect an activist working on Dalit rights to join such a protest. My reasons for doing so are many. Personally for me, Gandhi’s personal struggle against untouchability within his Ashram has been inspirational …

High Demand for MGNREGA Is a Ringing Fire Alarm
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High Demand for MGNREGA Is a Ringing Fire Alarm

As per official MGNREGA data, in 2020-21, the year of the corona pandemic, a record 17.51 million new job cards were issued. Rising demand for low paying labour work under MGNREGA points to the failure of our policy makers to provide suitable jobs.

“The Moment I Set Foot Outside My House, Caste Chases After Me Like a Dog”
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“The Moment I Set Foot Outside My House, Caste Chases After Me Like a Dog”

Sukirtharani (b. 1973) is a poet and social activist known for her sharp critique of the caste system and the oppression of women. Last month, the Oversight Committee of the Delhi University removed two of Sukirtharani’s poems from the English Honours syllabus.

Racist Stereotypes About Africa in the US Media Have Long Driven the Rape and Plunder of the Continent
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Racist Stereotypes About Africa in the US Media Have Long Driven the Rape and Plunder of the Continent

Most of the U.S. population is ignorant about Africa and the consequences of U.S. imperialism there. This is primarily because U.S. educational institutions and the mass media have for decades promoted stereotypes about the continent, and hidden the adverse effects of Western colonialism.