In 1845, Karl Marx declared: “philosophers have only interpreted the world in various ways; the point is to change it”. Change it he did. Political movements representing masses of new industrial workers, many inspired by his thought, reshaped the world in the 19th and 20th centuries through revolution and reform. His work influenced unions, labour… Continue reading Karl Marx’s philosophy explained
A Saudi court’s decision to sentence fitness influencer Manahel al-Otaibi to 11 years in prison highlights what activists describe as a fierce crackdown on even vaguely critical online speech. In the past two years the Saudi judiciary has “convicted and handed down lengthy prison terms on dozens of individuals for their expression on social media”,… Continue reading Tweets or “terrorism”? — Saudi Arabia’s jailed online activists
Dozens of people in northern Italy have raised their arms in the fascist salute to honour Italian dictator Benito Mussolini on the 79th anniversary of his execution. Dozens of people raised their arms in the fascist salute and shouted a fascist chant during ceremonies Sunday to honour Italian dictator Benito Mussolini on the 79th anniversary… Continue reading Dozens in Italy give a fascist salute on the anniversary of Mussolini’s execution
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… Continue reading US to reclassify cannabis as low-risk drug
Skin colour should be no more socially relevant than webbed feet or earwax production Over a third of people who are not white have experienced racial assault, and 77% of Black people have been racially abused in the UK. So, acting as a helpful reminder, it’s vital for universal acknowledgment among intolerant racists that every… Continue reading Skin colour is as arbitrary as melanin production
On 26 July 2023, the presidential guard commander of President Mohamed Bazoum of Niger, General Abdourahamane Tiani, detained the president and declared himself in charge of the country via a new military junta. As a result, the military forces closed all borders, suspended the government and put in place a curfew. Although the coup was… Continue reading Niger — the politics racking the country
The ancient philosophers had a lot to say back in the day, and even now they’re still communicating with us. It’s one thing to have your parents and grandparents lecture you about your dating life, but when the long-dead philosophers start with the judgement, time to roll your eyes and say “alright, let’s have it”.… Continue reading Ancient philosophers talk modern technological dating
Heavy rains and flash flooding have driven Australian wildlife to seek higher ground, creating a terrifying reality for residents in New South Wales and Queensland: the rise of the toilet snake. As floodwaters inundate roads and isolate towns, reptiles are seeking refuge in the driest places they can find — often inside human homes. While… Continue reading Terror from below — why snakes are invading Australian toilets
Gold, platinum and rhino horn are among the world’s most valuable materials, with rhino horn being the most expensive. According to National Geographic, late in 2011, it fetched from $33 to $133 a gram on the streets of Vietnam. Samuel Wasser, a professor at the University of Washington in Seattle’s Department of Biology, described rhino… Continue reading Dye and poison are being used to stop rhino poachers
The Climate Change Committee (CCC) described the UK’s current climate efforts as “worryingly slow”. The CCC warned that the government is less confident in reaching its target than a year ago, due to a trend of lower performance in its net zero commitments. The UK can cut two-fifths of the emissions projected for the next… Continue reading Is the UK backtracking on its climate targets?
