Laos Has Tackled COVID-19, But It Is Drowning in Debt to International Finance

On June 11, Laos (Lao People’s Democratic Republic)—a country of 7 million in Southeast Asia—said it had temporarily prevailed over COVID-19. Prime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith said that his country had “gained an important victory in the first campaign against this vicious enemy.” The first cases of COVID-19 detected in Laos were registered on March 24; a total of 19 people had [...]

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10 Reasons Why Defunding Police Should Lead to Defunding War

Just as we want to radically redefine the role of police in our local communities, so we must radically redefine the role of military personnel in the global community. Since George Floyd was murdered, we have seen an increasing convergence of the “war at home” against Black and brown people with the “wars abroad” that [...]

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‘Inappropriate, Unjust, and Unreasonable’: 300+ Groups Slam Duckworth Water Privatization Bill

“This bill is an egregious handout to giant water corporations which would embolden them to manipulate and fleece struggling communities—particularly communities of color.” (Eoin Higgins, Common Dreams) Over 300 groups on Monday urged Senate leadership to reject a bill currently under consideration that would incentivize communities to sell off their public water supplies to private [...]

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‘One Love’ to be Reimagined, Benefiting Children Affected by COVID-19

The classic reggae anthem by Bob Marley will be reimagined to benefit children who are affected by the global pandemic, with proceeds going towards UNICEF. According to a UNICEF press release, members of the late reggae singer’s family will retool his iconic song “One Love” to support UNICEF’s Reimagine campaign “to reimagine a fairer, more [...]

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Trump’s Gift to Hunters: You Can Kill Hibernating Black Bear Mothers and Their Cubs in Their Dens on Alaskan National Preserve

In Trump’s latest blow to America’s wildlife, the government wants to allow the worst trophy hunting practices on public lands in Alaska. Our nation’s iconic wildlife is under attack in another inexplicable move by the Trump administration. In the latest blow, the government is aiming to allow the worst trophy hunting and trapping practices on [...]

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I Voted for Bernie and All I Got Was This Stupid Task Force

I hope the Biden campaign ultimately surprises progressives en route to a decisive victory over Donald Trump, I really do. At the same time, I’m not exactly holding my breath either.

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The Peculiarity of Choosing a President in 2020

COVID-19 and President Trump's relationship to the truth are just two things that will make the 2020 contest both highly unusual as well as a considerable challenge to analyze in an unemotional, nonpartisan way.

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Africa to Become Testing Ground for “Trust Stamp” Vaccine Record and Payment System

A new biometric identity platform partnered with the Gates-funded GAVI vaccine alliance and Mastercard will launch in West Africa and combine COVID-19 vaccinations, cashless payments, and potential law enforcement applications. (By: Raul Diego, Mintpress News) A biometric digital identity platform that “evolves just as you evolve” is set to be introduced in “low-income, remote communities” in [...]

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Top White House COVID Adviser Suggests Shutting Back Down, Yet DeVos Plows Ahead on Schools Reopening

“It is time to take a stand against Trump’s dangerous, anti-science agenda that puts the lives of our members, our students, and our families at risk.” In an evasive interview with CNN, Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos said schools should reopen in the fall as a rule across the board with local exceptions made. “The [...]

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USC to Remove John Wayne Exhibit Due to Actor’s Racist Remarks in the Past

A University of Southern California exhibit dedicated to John Wayne will be removed from their School of Cinematic Arts, following a student-led protest against the actor’s history of racism and homophobia. After the death of George Floyd in May, there has been a resurgence in the Black Lives Matter movement — resulting in protests across [...]

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