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European groups expose ‘Terrifying extent of corporate grab’ within TTIP
‘The ability to enact effective and fair tax systems to finance vital public services is one of the defining features of sovereignty,’ says Global Justice Now—one that is threatened by corporate trade deals. by Deirdre Fulton, staff writer for Common…
Jeremy Hunt goes nuclear – the 12 things you need to know
DOMINIC PIMENTA 12 February 2016 for OpenDemocracy, Our NHS Jeremy Hunt’s decision to impose a contract makes as little sense as the rest of his narrative about the junior doctors and a ‘7 day NHS’ – unless you unpick the…
To protect local Democracy, British Parliament gets fracked
‘Ministers are pushing aside local democracy to bulldoze through their unpopular fracking plans,’ says anti-drilling campaigners by Jon Queally, staff writer for Common Dreams As a way to “bring the local impacts of fracking to the heart of democracy” in…
Flint, US, lead in water, privatisation and Democracy-shattering
Michael Moore gives us a succinct report about a scandal that has shaken the US: “News of the poisoned water crisis in Flint has reached a wide audience around the world. The basics are now known: the Republican governor, Rick…
Who profits from the refugee crisis?
By Arnie Alpert, Truthout | News Analysis – Monday, 11 January 2016 Wars and persecution have driven the number of refugees to record-breaking highs worldwide, the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees reported in June 2015. Currently 59.5 million…
We must demand a nonviolent solution to war and violence in Syria
by Mairead Maguire (1) for Common Dreams In November 2015 I traveled to Syria with an International Peace delegation. This was my third visit to Syria in the last three years. As on previous occasions, I was moved by the…
Seven things the private healthcare insurance adverts won’t tell you
The NHS [UK National Health Service] financial crisis is being used by healthcare insurers to try and sell their products – but what are the risks? By PAUL HOBDAY 22 January 2016 for OpenDemocracy, Our NHS Like any big business the…
In landmark ruling, UK court affirms “Journalism isn’t Terrorism”
Court rules in favor of David Miranda, detained for nine hours at Heathrow airport in 2013 while transporting journalist documents on NSA revelations by Nadia Prupis, staff writer for Common Dreams In a landmark ruling, a British appeals court on…
Ultra-rich ‘Philanthrocapitalist’ class undermining global Democracy: report
As foundations and wealthy individuals funnel money into global development, what “solutions” are they pursuing? by Sarah Lazare, staff writer for Common Dreams From Warren Buffett to Bill Gates, it is no secret that the ultra-rich philanthropist class has an…
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