Remembering the Contributions of Migrant Workers: Two Articles
We have forgotten all the hard work and contributions of migrant workers, who worked to build our cities.
COVID19 | Online Blog | USA
Herd Immunity Usually Occurs Only After Staggering Numbers of People Have Died
Before the use of vaccines, the herd immunity milestone occurred only after staggering numbers of people had died.
Cuba’s Resilience Through Economic Crisis Prepared It for COVID Health Crisis
The greatest lesson Cuba gives us from its handling of the Covid crisis is: We can’t give people what is left over after we have given bailouts to the corporates; we must give them what we have.
For Lessons in Protest During the Pandemic, Look to Latin America
Latin America has begun to lead the way, not only in the gravity of the Coronavirus crisis, but in the scale and character of the resistance that social movements are mounting.
COVID19 | Economy | Fascism | Indian Economy | Online Blog
Modi’s Ineptitude and Lies in Combating the Corona Pandemic: Three Articles
Indian government’s actions against the pandemic reveals the Modi regime’s monumental, and actionable, incompetence – and yet Modi and Shah continue to make tall claims.
Capitalism | COVID19 | Fascism | Print Edition | USA | World Politics
The Persian Rug Weaver Strikes in the US’s ‘Backyard’ Through Venezuela
By successfully sending oil tankers to Venezuela despite US threats, Iran has sent out loud and clear a strong message.
Is Brazil Moving Towards a Fascist Dictatorship?
Brazil’s General Heleno warned of “unpredictable consequences” if the Supreme Court granted a request to seize President Bolsonaro’s cell phone in an obstruction of justice investigation.
Social Distancing a Luxury, Lockdown a Challenge in Dharavi
Bagwan takes us through the trials and tribulations of people in her neighbourhood, that has become one of the largest containment zones for Covid-19 in Mumbai.
The Problem of External Debt
There is a massive problem of external debt building up for the third world.
America: Millions Lose Jobs, While Billionaires Grow Richer – Two Articles
While 41 Million People Lost Jobs Due to Covid-19, US Billionaires have enormously profited from the pandemic.