By Neglecting Public Health, Govts in India Have Abandoned Their Responsibility
The government of India’s low level of spending on public health has come home to roost, with India unable to cope effectively with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Competing with Nature: COVID-19 as a Capitalist Virus
An interview with epidemiologist Rob Wallace about the global capitalist roots of the current pandemic, the likelihood of future pandemics, and the types of organized resistance necessary to prevent them.
Nation-wide Strike in Colombia: Trade Unions, Indigenous People, Women, Students Join Hands
Amidst the increase in the numbers of massacres and murders of social leaders, a nation-wide strike has gripped Colombia since October 21.
Rise – In Defence of the Idea of India Enshrined in the Constitution
We call upon people’s organisations all across the country to come together and launch a concerted campaign to reach out to the people and make them aware of the anti-people anti-Constitution agenda being pursued by the Narendra Modi-led BJP government.
Why Is it Important to Preserve and Protect our Freedom of Speech, Expression and Right to Protest
Justice Lokur addresses a gradual erosion of one of our most precious fundamental rights – the inalienable right to freedom of speech and expression, an erosion that is leading to the gradual destruction of our human right to dissent and protest.
Amidst Pandemic, Billionaires’ Wealth Zooms – Globally and in India
The wealth of billionaires, in this pandemic, tops trillions of dollars. America’s 400 richest are worth a record $3.2 trillion. The net worth of India’s billionaires too rose by more than a third between April and July, 2020.
“Herd Immunity” Is Unethical, Says WHO
But that is precisely what most countries are doing – allowing the disease to simply spread through society.
Kill the Bill, or It Will Kill Us All
Because of the threat that the Omnibus Bill poses to Indonesian society, workers, students, peasants, and all elements of social movements have boldly opposed it.
Progressive Champion Jacinda Ardern Wins Historic Landslide Reelection in New Zealand
The incumbent prime minister’s Labour Party received a higher share of the vote than at any time in more than half a century.
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Covid-19 Pandemic has Proved that Free Market Policies have Failed, Says Pope
Pope Francis has presented his blueprint for a post-COVID-19 world, covering a vast number of issues from fraternity and income inequality to immigration and social injustice.