Peru’s oligarchy overthrows President Castillo
By Manolo De Los Santos Author Bio: Manolo De Los Santos is the co-executive director of the People’s Forum and is a researcher at Tricontinental: Institute for Social Research. He co-edited, most recently, Viviremos: Venezuela vs. Hybrid War (LeftWord Books/1804 Books,…
The U.S. egged on the coup in Peru
By Vijay Prashad and José Carlos Llerena Robles Author Bio: This article was produced by Globetrotter. Vijay Prashad is an Indian historian, editor, and journalist. He is a writing fellow and chief correspondent at Globetrotter. He is an editor of LeftWord…
The Meat Industry has created a false Dichotomy that pits people against animals
Factory farms are harmful to animals, the environment, local communities, and public health. We need a more logical and just food system. By Vicky Bond Author Bio: Vicky Bond is a veterinary surgeon, animal welfare scientist, and the president of…
Aric Sleeper: ‘Public Trust’—A key legal tool to preserve our natural resources
Law professor Mary Wood breaks down how people can protect their right to clean air, water, and land as well as fortify their climate change resiliency. By Aric Sleeper Author Bio: Aric Sleeper is an independent journalist whose work, which…
Zoe Alexandra: ‘They Shot Them Down Like Animals’: Massacre at Peru’s Ayacucho
Survivors and family members of victims of the massacre in Ayacucho on December 15 denounce that the army treated protesters like war targets, reminiscent of violence faced during the internal armed conflict. By Zoe Alexandra Author Bio: This article was…
US weapons fuel terrorism in South Asia
From The Drop by OZY From the Taliban (and America), With Love Ruchi Kumar in Mumbai, India@RuchiKumar Weeks before the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan, one of South Asia’s most feared terrorist groups, called an end to its ceasefire with the government of…
Statement from Professor Sir Hilary Beckles: Caribbean response to the Netherlands Apology for Slavery
The UWI Regional Headquarters, Jamaica W.I. Wednesday, December 21, 2022—The following statement is issued by Professor Sir Hilary Beckles, Vice-Chancellor of The University of the West Indies, and Chairman of the CARICOM Reparations Commission in response to an apology for…
Christmas Day
By Paul McGowan From PS Audio Christmas is a holiday not celebrated everywhere, so perhaps it makes sense to share a few kind words that hopefully resonate universally. A simple poem from the American design engineer Norman Brooks: “Christmas is…
NEW TOURISM ATTRACTIONS: BAJAN ENTERTAINMENT PARK? – BASIL SPRINGER COLUMN (NOVEMBER 7, 2022)
“Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans.” – Proverbs 16:3 In a recent MPE Caribbean Tourism Authority dispatch, I echoed the Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association’s (FCCA) call to develop attractions and activities to respond to…
The Publisher’s Xmas: Christmas morning of yesterday
By Joan Wilson It was no ordinary Christmas morning for me As I opened the bedroom door to have a peep. Just so excited and eager for the sun to rise So I could quickly claim my Santa surprise. *…
