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The Tyrants' Tariffs
US President Trump has threatened several countries with tariffs and economic sanctions, "alarming global leaders as he uses the prospect of sanctions and tariffs to force other nations to do what he wants. Trump's combative approach [puts] him on track for simultaneous confrontations around the globe ( Read more... ) -
Dictators
(1) Dictators can be effective & can do some good things.
(2) People who act without compassion can get things done.
(3) Those who don't bother fact-checking, are often emboldened & doubtless in their actions.
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The Epistle of St Paul to the Galatians
The Epistle of Galatians is one of the genuine letters of St Paul in the Christian Bible, written within Paul's lifetime. It describes his conversion to Christianity (via a vision), and how he didn't actually go meet the disciples in Jerusalem for 3 years after. It's main message is that you don't have to be a Jew to convert to Christianity. Here's ( Read more... ) -
Belgium, man, Belgium!
Belgium, man, Belgium! Belgium hosts principal parts of a large number of international organisations, including the headquarters of the EU and of ( Read more... ) -
The Values of Green Parties and Green Movements
A new page! Parties and movements based on environmentalism, promoting sustainable living, reducing climate change and supporting human rights and social justice, have become steadily popular since the 1960s. Taking some of their constitutions, manifestos and declarations, here is a list of common values of Green parties.
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Leather Industry: Deceit and Greenwashing
The leather industry does not get much interest outside the vegan world, but its practices and deceits ought to be more widely known.
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Russian Disinformation
New page; Russia has been pouring huge streams of misinformation, fake news articles and disruptive spam on social media, trying to spread conspiracy theories, support divisive politicians and create confusion and doubt between citizens and their societies.
" Russian Disinformation Warfare and Internet Trolling" by Vexen Crabtree
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Income Inequality Statistics by Country and Region
A new page! The greater the amount of inequality between the rich and the poor, the harder it is to maintain democracy. The poor pay a disproportionate price when corporations and billionaires abuse tax havens.
"Economic Inequality" by Vexen Crabtree
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The Rule of Law
A new page! Laws must be clear, predictable, understandable, non-arbitrary and most importantly, they must apply to everyone equally. This is a requirement of good governance and national culture. "The Rule of Law: A Fundamental Feature of Responsible Government" by Vexen Crabtree
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Honour Killings
A new page, on a sombre topic. When women resist male dominance or the adherence to male norms, in some cultures they are sometimes murdered in the name of family 'honour', a practice almost universally condemned. The UN estimates that 5000 such murders occur annually. "Honour Killings" by Vexen Crabtree
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