This from WSWS today. Just a minor chapter in the ongoing story of imperialism in the twenty-first century. Iraq, Libya, Syria? Nothing to do with oil! Smearing a left-leaning Evo Morales as a ‘statutory rapist’? Nothing to do with Bolivia … Read More »
At the beginning of this month the most dangerous nation on earth held the four yearly circus by which presidents and other occupants of high office are chosen. Four weeks on, so much has been written, some of it by … Read More »
Goatherd in the mountains north of Lalibela and southwest of Tigray I’m playing catch-up. Friends in the country, of which I have many fond memories, are suffering from general poverty and Covid-19 lockdown. Now they face an escalating war that … Read More »
Why are some world leaders raised to sainthood by those who manufacture our opinions, while others are vilified? If we believe ours is a democracy informed by healthily independent media bringing truths about the world without fear or favour, the … Read More »