Indigenous activists fighting Enbridge pipeline in US arrested, allege treaty violation
United States

Indigenous activists fighting Enbridge pipeline in US arrested, allege treaty violation

As activists and anti-pipeline protesters continue to resist the pipeline construction in Minnesota, they face arrests and intimidation by local authorities

Anish R M
June 22, 2021
After release of whistleblower Reality Winner, now attention on Assange, Hale and Snowden
United States

After release of whistleblower Reality Winner, now attention on Assange, Hale and Snowden

Winner was released for good behavior while in prison and will continue to remain under transitional custody for the remainder of her sentence. Meanwhile, activists and journalists are calling for attention to cases against Julian Assange, Daniel Hale and Edward Snowden

Anish R M
June 20, 2021
From G7 to NATO meetings, imperialist powers turn more aggressive towards China
World

From G7 to NATO meetings, imperialist powers turn more aggressive towards China

In both the crucial summits of global north nations, political leaders led by US president Joe Biden, made sweeping and unsubstantiated charges against China

Anish R M
June 15, 2021
Graves of 215 Indigenous children in Canada brings back memories of cultural genocide
Canada

Graves of 215 Indigenous children in Canada brings back memories of cultural genocide

Indigenous activists and progressive groups in Canada have called for the government to commit to the process of reconciliation and speed up the identification of children who lost their lives in the notorious “Indian residential schools”

Anish R M
June 4, 2021
One year since George Floyd’s death and the largest people’s uprising in US history
United States

One year since George Floyd’s death and the largest people’s uprising in US history

Following the death of George Floyd a year ago, millions joined the movement to resist police violence and systemic racism which has had a profound impact on the US

Anish R M
May 25, 2021
On second anniversary of Julian Assange’s arrest, demand for his freedom echoes around the world
United Kingdom United States

On second anniversary of Julian Assange’s arrest, demand for his freedom echoes around the world

Demonstrations and vigils are being held across the world demanding freedom for Julian Assange who continues to be in jail as US authorities challenge the rejection of their extradition plea

Anish R M
April 11, 2021
Counting underway for historic union vote at Alabama’s Amazon unit
United States

Counting underway for historic union vote at Alabama’s Amazon unit

The federal labor watchdog has begun counting on March 30, which could take days to finish. The unionization drive has shone light on the abysmal workplace conditions of US’ largest employer

Anish R M
March 31, 2021
Sweeping law to limit voting access passed in the US state of Georgia
United States

Sweeping law to limit voting access passed in the US state of Georgia

Georgia’s state legislature passed a law which drastically reconstitutes the State election board, requires mandatory identification proofs for absentee voters, and makes it illegal to offer food or water to voters standing in line

Anish R M
March 26, 2021