Iran’s Govt Scrambles to Contain Unrest as it Spreads to More Towns and Cities; Also: Press Release by IMSD
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Iran’s Govt Scrambles to Contain Unrest as it Spreads to More Towns and Cities; Also: Press Release by IMSD

The large-scale protests against the Iranian government over the custodial death of a 22-year-old Kurdish woman who was arrested by the country’s notorious “morality” police for allegedly violating the strict law on headscarves has reportedly spread to about 80 cities and towns.

The Nightmare of Military Spending on an Overheating Planet
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The Nightmare of Military Spending on an Overheating Planet

On just what it means, in climate terms, for the U.S., no matter the administration, to pour ever more taxpayer dollars into the Pentagon and the rest of the national security state. It’s long been a commonplace to claim that war is hell. Sadly enough, that way of life is now all too literally the path to hell.

The US and Israel Are Standing in the Way of Iran Nuclear Agreement
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The US and Israel Are Standing in the Way of Iran Nuclear Agreement

Current talks between Washington and Tehran’s rulers to restore the 2015 nuclear agreement have been stalled, and there is little hope that progress will be made any time soon. Naturally, the U.S. places the blame on Tehran. However, U.S. propaganda grossly distorts the reality of the situation.

African People Bear the Weight of US’s Deadly “War on Terror” on the Continent
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African People Bear the Weight of US’s Deadly “War on Terror” on the Continent

While AFRICOM training has not helped African security forces curb terrorism, it has enabled them to repress civilian protests against reactionary African leaders who align with U.S. interests. It has also boosted corporate profits associated with the lucrative counterterrorism industry.

How Could Chile Reject a Perfectly Progressive Constitution?
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How Could Chile Reject a Perfectly Progressive Constitution?

This month, through a public vote, Chileans overwhelmingly rejected a new constitution that has been described as being one of the world’s most progressive charters. The vote is particularly perplexing because public opinion had adamantly supported replacing the current Chilean constitution.