How the Architecture of Trolley Towns of the Farmers’ Movement Was a Protest in Itself
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How the Architecture of Trolley Towns of the Farmers’ Movement Was a Protest in Itself

By modifying the form and shape of the tractor-trolley, the farmers and their allies created a symbol of the working class with no state control or sponsorship and no commodification by any private player.

Why Protests Erupted in Mali, With People Demanding France Out
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Why Protests Erupted in Mali, With People Demanding France Out

Thousands of demonstrators took to Mali’s streets on January 14. What is the general context in which these demonstrations took place? What are the positions of the actors in the crisis? How did international actors react, including France and Russia?

In the 19th Century, Groups of American Women Rose Up in Support of an Indian Activist
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In the 19th Century, Groups of American Women Rose Up in Support of an Indian Activist

Pandita Ramabai’s cause drew an enthusiastic response from American progressives. According to historians, it was the first time American philanthropy departed from its support for the British policies in India and turned its attention to the erupting movements in the country.

‘We Became Fearless’: How Godavari Parulekar Helped Adivasi Women Fight Their Oppressors
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‘We Became Fearless’: How Godavari Parulekar Helped Adivasi Women Fight Their Oppressors

Recalling the role that the educated, upper-caste, upper-class young woman from Mumbai, Godavari Parulekar, played in the famous Warli revolt that she led from 1945 to 1947, wherein she taught the Adivasis of Dahanu and Talasari tehsils to ‘fight well’, and free themselves from oppressive practices of decades.

The Gains of Nicaraguan Women During the Second Sandinista Government
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The Gains of Nicaraguan Women During the Second Sandinista Government

After the 1979 Sandinista victory, living conditions for women drastically improved. The subsequent period of neoliberal rule (1990-2006) did not completely overturn these achievements. Now, during the second Sandinista period (2007- today), the material and social position of women has again made giant steps forward.

Wikileaks’ Invaluable Contributions to Journalism and People’s Movements
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Wikileaks’ Invaluable Contributions to Journalism and People’s Movements

What crime could the journalist Assange have committed that would warrant confinement for the past nearly 10 years? His organization Wikileaks published millions of leaked documents that pointed to gross violations of human rights during the U.S.’ numerous wars abroad.

Between Two Steel Projects: Why Conflict Is Brewing in a Quiet Odisha Village’s Betel Groves
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Between Two Steel Projects: Why Conflict Is Brewing in a Quiet Odisha Village’s Betel Groves

It took more than a decade of protest before 3,000 farm families in Odisha succeeded in getting a South Korean steel company to vacate productive farmland. Five years later, the area is again roiled by protest, conflict and police brutality, as the government hands over the same land to an Indian steel company.

Millions of Farmers Hit Streets to Observe Day of Betrayal and Remind Centre of its Promises
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Millions of Farmers Hit Streets to Observe Day of Betrayal and Remind Centre of its Promises

After repealing three farm laws, the Centre had made certain promises to the protesting farmers, including forming a committee on MSP, withdrawal of cases registered during the agitation, and addressal of concerns about the Electricity Amendment Act. The government has not initiated any action on these promises …