From CommonDreamsWe are living in the year 2020 AD, signifying two thousand twenty years after the birth of Christ. For the writer and atomic bomb survivor, Kyoko Hayashi, however, "the significance of the birth of Christ pales in comparison" with the event that demonstrated "humans had gained the means to destroy their own species, all other species, and the … [Read more...] about The David and Goliath in Our Time
Social Justice/社会正義
<cite>Voices From the Valley</cite> Is a Snapshot of the Tech Industry, as Told By Workers Themselves
From JacobinThe tech industry has always had bosses and workers, of course, but until a few years ago, most coverage of the sector suggested otherwise. Silicon Valley was the epicenter of libertarianism, we were informed. A techno-utopianism powered a twenty-first-century … [Read more...] about <cite>Voices From the Valley</cite> Is a Snapshot of the Tech Industry, as Told By Workers Themselves
Canada Needs to Get Serious About Taxing the Rich
From JacobinEscape-Proofing a Wealth Tax The Panama Papers confirmed what everyone already knew about the world’s rich: that through legal intricacies and obfuscations, they park their assets in favorable tax and regulatory jurisdictions. For this reason, there is common skepticism about the … [Read more...] about Canada Needs to Get Serious About Taxing the Rich
South Africa’s Freedom Charter Was a Landmark in the Global Struggle Against Racism
From JacobinIn June 1955, one of the most important events in the history of the South African freedom struggle took … [Read more...] about South Africa’s Freedom Charter Was a Landmark in the Global Struggle Against Racism
It’s Time to Fight for a Truly Democratic Republic
From JacobinLet’s indulge in a bit of political fantasy. It’s January 20, 2021. After a long and grueling campaign, … [Read more...] about It’s Time to Fight for a Truly Democratic Republic