“It is easier to deceive people than to convince them that they have been deceived” — Mark Twain
‘We Are Not Slaves!’
Haitian garment workers strike for a fair wage.
Haitian garment workers strike for a fair wage.
The Fallacy of Technological Solutions to Social Problems
“Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic.” Clarke’s Third Law, Profiles of the Future, Arthur C. Clarke
By Javier Tolcachier Throughout human history, discoveries and inventions have always had a great impact on the way we know and live. But they have also had a powerful psychological effect, often being labelled as miracles or magic. Famous was the invention of Heron of Alexandria, based on his many contributions to the field…
Ending Poverty by Rethinking Thinking
Ending poverty would benefit everyone.
Ending poverty would benefit everyone.
Western Sahara: Occupation Forces Sweep Through Dakhla After Several Days of Demonstrations
The occupying forces yesterday stormed violently into the occupied city of Dakhla, attacking participants in demonstrations which have been taking place over the last few days over the disappearance of Lahbib Aghrichi, a Saharawi.
The occupying forces yesterday stormed violently into the occupied city of Dakhla, attacking participants in demonstrations which have been taking place over the last few days over the disappearance of Lahbib Aghrichi, a Saharawi.
Bullying: An Argot to Hide Bullying?
If a joke is a taunt to a student, it is bullying.
If a joke is a taunt to a student, it is bullying.
Factory Farms Destroy Ecosystems
The first sentence of the Pew Trust article reads; “Iowa has a poop problem.”
The first sentence of the Pew Trust article reads; “Iowa has a poop problem.”
For Lack of Moral Authority
At this point in history, nothing could seem more contrary to human dignity than war, the arms race and multi-billion-dollar military spending. Especially when there are so many millions of people still suffering from hunger, lack of housing and access to the most basic rights.
At this point in history, nothing could seem more contrary to human dignity than war, the arms race and multi-billion-dollar military spending. Especially when there are so many millions of people still suffering from hunger, lack of housing and access to the most basic rights.
The Last of the Marquesan Kingfisher Birds
Love for living animals.
Love for living animals.
EcoWaste Coalition Joins Clamor for a Strong Plastics Treaty
“We want a strong plastics treaty to stop toxic pollution and environmental injustice.”
“We want a strong plastics treaty to stop toxic pollution and environmental injustice.”
The Dangerous Assumption That Violence Keeps Us Safe
One of the most popular — and dangerous — assumptions in the world is that violence keeps us safe.
One of the most popular — and dangerous — assumptions in the world is that violence keeps us safe.
Refugee Crises Increasing
Remember Rohingyas, Afghans, and also Ukranians.
Remember Rohingyas, Afghans, and also Ukranians.
The March 1st,1919 Movement, the Korean Declaration of Independence, Commemorated Nationwide
On March 1, 1919, a group of Korean intellectuals met at a restaurant in Seoul to formally introduce the Korean Declaration of Independence from colonial Japanese occupation to the world.
On March 1, 1919, a group of Korean intellectuals met at a restaurant in Seoul to formally introduce the Korean Declaration of Independence from colonial Japanese occupation to the world.
Chile’s Fascist Ultra-Right
An x-ray of the hate horde.
An x-ray of the hate horde.
Violence Against Women
Prevention is better than suffering its consequences.
Prevention is better than suffering its consequences.
Learning in Other Ways in Rojava
After the outbreak of the Syrian civil war and the withdrawal of Syrian government forces from western Kurdistan, the Kurds in that region had a unique opportunity to assert their autonomy.
After the outbreak of the Syrian civil war and the withdrawal of Syrian government forces from western Kurdistan, the Kurds in that region had a unique opportunity to assert their autonomy.