Indigenous Movements and the Struggle for Defense of Land in 2020
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Indigenous Movements and the Struggle for Defense of Land in 2020

On top of the existing violence and institutional impediments, this year was particularly taxing for the defenders of land and environment as they had to face double whammy of COVID-19 pandemic and the intensification of neoliberalism using the pandemic as an excuse.

For Those Dividing Indians in Order to Rule Them, Adivasis are Clearly Not Farmers
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For Those Dividing Indians in Order to Rule Them, Adivasis are Clearly Not Farmers

While corporates are free to expand their operations across economic spheres and state boundaries, the BJP is trying to split the farmers’ movement with its dishonest labelling. Also: Farmers support for jailed activists is just – fraternity for Ambedkar was crucial for nation building.

Rafael Correa on Venezuela, Assange, and Saving Ecuador
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Rafael Correa on Venezuela, Assange, and Saving Ecuador

The former president of Ecuador discusses issues ranging from the repression in his country under its neoliberal president, Lenin Moreno, to the persecution of Julian Assange, as well as the prospect of a left-wing victory in Ecuador’s upcoming national elections.