Syria at a Crossroads: The Deposing of Bashar al-Assad and the Vision for a Free Future
For over a decade, Syria has been a battleground for competing interests, both domestic and foreign, with its people bearing the brunt of immense suffering. Bashar al-Assad, once seen by supporters as a stabilizing force, has now been deposed after years of civil war, economic collapse, and unrelenting pressure from inside and outside the country.……
The women-led uprising in Iran: a continuing struggle for change
The women-led uprising in Iran, which captured global attention a few years ago, remains a significant force for change in the region. Despite a decrease in international media coverage, the movement continues to impact not only Iran but also the broader Middle East, shaping perceptions and inspiring future generations. The Roots of the Uprising The……
Fast fashion: why your online returns may end up in landfill – and what can be done about it
Fashion has a notorious environmental footprint, accounting for up to 10% of global carbon dioxide output. This is exacerbated by a fast fashion business model which encourages the frequent purchase of low-priced and non-durable items. Around 30% of online purchases are subsequently returned, much of which goes to landfill. In 2020, an estimated 2.6 million tonnes of returns were disposed of……
Dispatches
- Exploitation on Italian farms: the tragic case of Satnam Singh and countless others
The brutal exploitation of farmworkers in Italy has come into… Continue reading Exploitation on Italian farms: the tragic case of Satnam Singh and countless others - From France to Italy, Hungary to Sweden, voting intentions track the far-right’s rise in Europe
A little over a year since leader of Fratelli d’Italia… Continue reading From France to Italy, Hungary to Sweden, voting intentions track the far-right’s rise in Europe - Tweets or ‘terrorism’?: Saudi Arabia’s jailed online activists
A Saudi court’s decision to sentence fitness influencer Manahel al-Otaibi… Continue reading Tweets or ‘terrorism’?: Saudi Arabia’s jailed online activists
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- Britain’s ‘broken’ water system: a history of death, denial and stomach aches
In the spring of 2024, residents of the south Devon… Continue reading Britain’s ‘broken’ water system: a history of death, denial and stomach aches - The fight against the climate crisis must not increase inequalities
As the impact of climate change on communities increases, researchers… Continue reading The fight against the climate crisis must not increase inequalities - Icelandic startup turns carbon dioxide into stone
Icelandic startup Carbfix is the world’s first CO2 mineral storage… Continue reading Icelandic startup turns carbon dioxide into stone
- Is it wrong to steal from large corporations? A philosopher debates the ethics
‘New UK chief inspector of constabulary, Andy Cooke, has also… Continue reading Is it wrong to steal from large corporations? A philosopher debates the ethics - Wise women: six ancient female philosophers you should know about
When we conjure up ancient philosophers the image that springs to… Continue reading Wise women: six ancient female philosophers you should know about - Online wellness content: ways to tell evidence-based health information from pseudoscience
I drink borax!” proclaims the smiling TikToker. Holding up a… Continue reading Online wellness content: ways to tell evidence-based health information from pseudoscience
- Poverty in Britain is firmly linked to the country’s mountain of private wealth – Labour must address this growing inequality
Labour’s shadow chancellor, Rachel Reeves, has said that a Labour… Continue reading Poverty in Britain is firmly linked to the country’s mountain of private wealth – Labour must address this growing inequality - From France to Italy, Hungary to Sweden, voting intentions track the far-right’s rise in EuropeA little over a year since leader of Fratelli d’Italia… Continue reading From France to Italy, Hungary to Sweden, voting intentions track the far-right’s rise in Europe
- Femicide in Italy: A modern phenomenon deeply rooted in the country’s cultural past
The number of victims of femicide in Italy in in… Continue reading Femicide in Italy: A modern phenomenon deeply rooted in the country’s cultural past
- The children of LGBTQ+ parents are being stripped of their birth certificates in Italy
Prime minister Giorgia Meloni’s coalition disapproves of LGBTQ+ couples raising children… Continue reading The children of LGBTQ+ parents are being stripped of their birth certificates in Italy - Georgian parliament passes law restricting LGBT rights ahead of election
Georgia’s parliament has approved a new law aimed at “family… Continue reading Georgian parliament passes law restricting LGBT rights ahead of election - Declaring racism a public health crisis brings more attention to solving long-ignored racial gaps in health
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has joined hundreds… Continue reading Declaring racism a public health crisis brings more attention to solving long-ignored racial gaps in health
UK slides in corruption perception index after series of political scandals
Britain’s ‘broken’ water system: a history of death, denial and stomach aches
In the spring of 2024, residents of the south Devon harbour town of Brixham kept falling ill. Their symptoms – including “awful stomach complaints, bad diarrhoea and severe headaches” – went on for weeks. A retired GP who ventured to the pub after finally recovering from the illness recalled that, when someone asked those present to “raise……
Wise women: six ancient female philosophers you should know about
When we conjure up ancient philosophers the image that springs to mind might be a bald Socrates discoursing with young men in the sun, or a scholarly Aristotle lecturing among cool columns. But what about Aspasia, the foreign mistress of the foremost politician in Athens who gave both political and erotic advice? Or Sosipatra, mystic, mother……
US to reclassify cannabis as low-risk drug
US President Joe Biden’s administration is set to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug, an official said Tuesday — a historic shift that would bring federal policy more in line with public opinion. The US attorney general sent a proposal to the White House on Tuesday to “reclassify marijuana,” Justice Department spokesperson Xochitl Hinojosa……
