Peruvians Take Over Lima, Continuing to Pressure Boluarte Coup Regime
Seven months in, and in the face of brutal state repression, the people of Peru continue their struggle against the neoliberal dictatorship of the Boluarte coup regime.
That Other War: Struggle and Suffering in Sudan
With the world’s attention focused on Ukraine, almost no one has noticed a devastating civil war in Africa.
Celebrating Nicaragua’s 44th Anniversary of the Sandinista Revolution
Under stewardship of the Sandinistas, Nicaragua remains a beacon for social progress despite crushing U.S. sanctions.
Healing the Wounds of War in Vietnam
War is much more than a memory for Việt people who continue to navigate a landscape of unexploded ordnance and chemical contamination. All wars are fought endlessly in the bodies, minds, and lands of those who are invaded as well as those who fight.
Introduction to the New Edition of ‘The Hidden History of the Korean War’
First published in 1952, I. F. Stone’s ‘The Hidden History …’ was a stunning indictment of the U.S. war machine and the mass media’s unquestioning acceptance of the government’s deception. This new introduction explores the book’s continuing relevance to current events, including the rapidly escalating New Cold War.
Plastics Everywhere: What Does it Mean for Human Health – 2 Articles
‘Nanoplastics are Entering Our Bodies’: Plastic is in the air we breathe, the food we eat, and the water we drink. How does it get there—and what does it mean for human health? Also: ‘The Impact of Plastic on Human Health’.
Last of the Legends
Mrinal Sen (1923-2018) was an unorthodox icon who broke rules and pushed boundaries, carving out his own path to immortality.
Three Poems
‘A Poet Regrets’; ‘A Song from the Ruins’; ‘Migrants, COVID-19’.
Opposition Parties’ Front Has a New Name: ‘INDIA’ – 2 Articles
The opposition front also adopted a joint resolution that deftly accommodates the political agendas of different participants, showing the resolve of the opposition parties to forge a united front. Full text of the Resolution. Also: “‘INDIA’ May Be the Finest Hour of Identity Politics in Our Country.”
Indian Democracy’s Chance of Surviving Is Brightening, But There Is No Room for Complacency
Opposition unity has greatly increased the likelihood of a defeat for the BJP in the 2024 Lok Sabha election. However, democracies can only survive if their leaders are willing to accept defeat and fight for power through the ballot, instead of the bullet. Modi has shown a reluctance to do this throughout the 22 years he has enjoyed power at Gandhinagar and Delhi.