Chile’s Neoliberal Nightmare, New Constitution, and Daniel Jadue
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Chile’s Neoliberal Nightmare, New Constitution, and Daniel Jadue

Working and marginalized people in Chile can now see possibilities of relief from the political grief of decades. A new constitution is in the works. And Daniel Jadue, author of an astonishingly progressive program as mayor of Rocoleta municipality, is a presidential candidate.

Scientists Say India Government Ignored Warnings Amid Coronavirus Surge
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Scientists Say India Government Ignored Warnings Amid Coronavirus Surge

A forum of scientific advisers set up by the government warned Indian officials in early March 2021 of a new and more contagious variant of the coronavirus taking hold in the country; despite the warning, the Modi government did not take forceful steps to stop the spread of the virus.

35 Years After Chernobyl’s Meltdown, the  Accident Continues – Three Articles
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35 Years After Chernobyl’s Meltdown, the Accident Continues – Three Articles

Do We Need a New Chernobyl?; ‘It’s Like the Embers in a Barbecue Pit.’ Nuclear Reactions are Smoldering Again at Chernobyl; 35 Years After Chernobyl’s Meltdown, the Fallout of Radiation Continues.

COVID-19: India’s Super-Rich Scramble and Leave for UK with Surge in Cases
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COVID-19: India’s Super-Rich Scramble and Leave for UK with Surge in Cases

Eight private jets – four from Mumbai, three from Delhi and one from Ahmedabad – carrying some of India’s super-rich left the country for the United Kingdom and landed at the Luton airport in London on Friday – the day travel restrictions to the UK kicked in.

Instead of Strengthening Infra for Food Security, Govt. Moves in Opposite Direction
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Instead of Strengthening Infra for Food Security, Govt. Moves in Opposite Direction

While the public infrastructure in place under the PDS and NFSA has come to the rescue in this situation of dire need, data reveals that the stock of food grains distributed during the pandemic constituted a small proportion of the stocks available for distribution in the central pool.