Bringing the state closer to people: 25 years of Kerala’s ‘People’s Plan’
This year marked the 25th anniversary of Kerala’s iconic People’s Plan Campaign, which institutionalized community participation in decision-making at the local administrative level
Say no to imperialist coups
On the 44th anniversary of the 1976 coup in Thailand, we look at how imperialism has used such violent means throughout history to overthrow those who have fought for the people
India and Bangladesh suffer brunt of annual flooding
Massive flooding has devastated parts of South Asia, especially northeastern India and Bangladesh.
The human toll of COVID-19 in Brazil
The corona crisis has also brought to the forefront the crisis in Brazil’s healthcare system. The Sistema Único de Saúde – SUS -, Brazil’s publicly funded health system has been facing dire budget cuts over the past several years while the private system has been steadily growing.
US forces withdraw from three Iraqi bases
We look at the history of the invasion even as US troops withdraw from certain bases.
University backs down after Indian students’ protest
The protests started when students who were peacefully protesting against the university’s collaboration with the Israeli state were given a show-cause notice.
Colombian students take to the streets against police repression
Students in Colombia mobilize against police repression, corruption in universities, and the systematic funding cuts to public education
Tunisian students wage battle against privatization
Tunisian student activist Sabrine Ayedi discusses the struggle to defend public higher education in her country