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Humanist attitudes in the peoples of Mexico and the world

In this paper we will understand by people, the “different forms of historical communities (tribe, nation, etc.) (Silo, 2002:587) that emerge for “traditionalist motivations” (Poirier, 1992:8). By David Sámano In January 1994, the “Humanist Cultural Days” were held in Mexico,…

Right & Left to Join in D.C. Protest: “Not one more penny for war in Ukraine.”

February 19, New Anti-Interventionist Coalition To March To White House from Lincoln Memorial. By John V. Walsh On February 19, Washington, DC, will witness a protest against the war in Ukraine that marks a sharp departure from past demonstrations. The…

Mendiola Massacre: A Journalist’s Account – Part 2

“Diyos ko, ‘wag Mo ‘kong pabayaan. Maglilingkod pa ‘ko sa sambayanan!” (My God, don’t forsake me. I will still be serving the people!) Not even for a nanosecond did gunfire stop. As gunfire roared—while faced down on the pavement by…

The nonsense of the new year

I’ve started the year 2023 listening a lot, reading almost as much and writing a little less. But publishing nothing. Because the outlook was not right for it. So much to talk about, so much to listen to, so much…

New US nuclear weapons on European soil: a violation of the Non-Proliferation Treaty

Since last December, the United States has begun to replace its nuclear weapons on European soil with more modern ones. It is replacing the B61-3, B61-4 and B61-7 thermonuclear bombs with the B61-12, which has become the main US and…

France: great success for the first day of mobilisation against pension reform

In France, more than one million people demonstrated, according to figures from the Ministry of the Interior. The next meeting is scheduled in the next few days, on Tuesday 31 January 2023. In Paris, on Thursday 19 January, the demonstration…

Free Julian Assange: The Belmarsh Tribunal at The National Press Club Washington DC

On January 20th The National Press Club in Washington DC hosted an event with expert testimony from politicians, human rights lawyers, journalists and whistle-blowers about the assault on press freedom and the ongoing United States prosecution of award-winning Australian Publisher and…

Impunity: The Tie That Binds Two Administrations

Three weeks into 2023, we raise deep concerns over recent events pointing to disturbing patterns of impunity clearly tying the present presidential administration to the one just passed… Dismissal of criminal charges seeking justice. Just yesterday, January 17, the Department…

Warning Out on Toxic Cadmium and Lead in Lucky Charms and Amulets

Group tells manufacturers to label their products and provide hazard warnings 18 January 2023, Quezon City.  As the Chinese Lunar New Year approaches, the toxics watchdog group EcoWaste Coalition cautioned luck seekers from purchasing charms and amulets containing highly hazardous…

Photos: New York City event to mark the second anniversary of the nuclear ban treaty

Rally in front of the New York Public Library at noon followed by a march to the U.S. Mission at 799 United Nations Plaza to deliver the message that the United States must join the Treaty. A coalition of antinuclear…

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