In 2009, scientists from Bicol and Kochi universities in the Philippines and Japan, respectively reported their study on the overfishing of three Siganid species in Lagonoy Gulf. These species belong to the same family as “Bataway.” In fact, one of the three is...
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The Lancet says ‘Healthocide’ is happening in Gaza
The Lancet paper concludes with a stark warning: future generations will judge whether the global medical community stood up to defend life or chose to look away.
As Big Tech Oligarchs wage war on workers, Sanders warns AI could kill nearly 100 million U.S. jobs
“We must stand up to the greed of Big Tech and make sure the future of artificial intelligence is a future that works for all of us—not just the people on top.”
Iced Out
Communities across the United States are shutting down detention facilities and refusing to cooperate with immigration enforcement.
Grim Reaper in our midst, on to No Kings and beyond
Yes there is reason to fear what is unfolding.
The Soviet Union and the Palestinian Liberation Struggle
On October 8, 2023, the Israeli war machine, armed and financed by Washington, launched the first genocide in history to be broadcast live before the eyes of the world. As we enter October 2025, the second year of this open genocide, neighborhoods in Gaza continue to...
Trump Troops ‘Deliberately Attacking Peaceful Protesters’ in US Cities, Senator Says
“The goal is to generate riots to justify the expansion of authoritarian measures and to strengthen the case for the troop deployments,” said Oregon Sen. Jeff Merkley.
US Military Siege and ‘Narco-state’ Allegations Against Venezuela: All You Need to Know
Caracas has warned that the US is trying to provoke a war, as the Trump administration continues to carry out extrajudicial killings by bombing boats.
No African Development from Western Trade Policies
The World Bank’s 1981 Berg Report provided the blueprint for structural adjustment, including economic liberalisation in Africa. Urging trade liberalisation, it promised growth from agriculture.
‘One Battle After Another’ review: Scattered rollercoaster of revolution, biting humor, and political tension
Filmmaker Paul Thomas Anderson’s new film, One Battle After Another, has a lot happening, with many layers, characters, and themes.
Under Trump, Criticism Is Now Criminal
The ability to use your freedom of expression to try to change what the government does is, in fact, why the First Amendment was put in the Constitution in the first place.
Texas A&M professor, dean and department head fired in far-right backlash
Nowhere is this more visible than in Texas, where more than 280 complaints have reportedly been filed against K-12 educators alone for alleged “disrespect” toward Kirk or his political legacy.