Russia, Israel, and the Law of War Regarding Civilians
An examination of the foundation of international law relied upon by both Russia and Israel in justifying their respective military operations. Sadly, Israel is found wanting.
Extreme Exploitation of Garment Workers in Bangladesh Leads to Mass Walkouts
“Not a Pay Hike But a Plea for Justice: Will the Garment Workers of Bangladesh Finally be Paid More?”; Also: “Mass Walkouts by Garment Workers in Bangladesh”.
UK COVID Inquiry Reveals How Johnson Government Planned Mass Murder
The official UK public inquiry has lifted the veil on discussions within PM Boris Johnson’s Conservative government that were intent on a policy of mass infection and the death of hundreds of thousands, before being forced to retreat from the “herd immunity” strategy out of fear of the explosive response in the working class.
Global Water Crisis Looms Large Due to Freshwater Ecosystem Degradation
The WWF estimates that natural water resources account for a hefty $58 trillion Economic Value, which is equivalent to 60% of the global GDP. But, human activities have been spiralling down the freshwater ecosystems globally.
Sins of the Pharma Industry – 2 Articles
“New and Improved ‘Diseases’ Launched by Drugmakers to Sell Drugs”. Also: “How a Big Pharma Company Stalled a Potentially Lifesaving Vaccine in Pursuit of Bigger Profits”.
Fast-Food Graveyard – Sickened for Profit
The modern food system is responsible for making swathes of humanity ill, causing unnecessary suffering and sending many people to an early grave. It is part of a grotesque food-pharma conveyor belt that results in massive profits for the dominant agrifood and pharmaceuticals corporations.
In Defense of AMLO: Understanding MORENA’s Project
The top journalist looks at how decades worth of right-wing administrations and right-wing rule in Mexico was electorally overturned by the person affectionately called AMLO, Andrés Manuel Lopez Obrador.
The Sins of America’s Forever Prison; and: Closing Guantanamo?
There can be little question that the grim prison at Guantánamo Bay, Cuba, which still shows no sign of closing anytime soon, is a key legacy — in the worst sense imaginable — of America’s post-9/11 forever wars.
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How Shiva First Appeared in Mumbai
The earliest images depicting stories of Shiva’s marriage and conflicts with demons such as Andhaka and Ravana were carved about 1,500 years ago at the Jogeshwari caves in North Mumbai and on the Elephanta island off South Mumbai.
Bertrand Russell on the Secret of Happiness
That is what the Nobel-winning philosopher and mathematician Bertrand Russell (May 18, 1872–February 2, 1970) explores in ‘The Conquest of Happiness’ (public library) — the 1930 classic that gave us his increasingly urgent wisdom on the vital role of boredom in flourishing.