In an astonishing “Fuck you” to the survivors of the 1945 US nuclear bombing of Nagasaki, several Western countries including the US, Australia, Canada, France, Italy and the UK have just dropped a bombshell: reportedly announcing their ambassadors are shunning this week’s commemorations in solidarity with Israel. Last week the mayor of Nagasaki, Shiro Suzuki, Continue reading »
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The evidence shows that the only households whose living costs have risen faster than their incomes are those homeowners with a mortgage. For the other two thirds of households, their incomes have risen faster than their living costs. Policy should therefore focus on why mortgage costs have risen so dramatically. The cost of living crisis Continue reading »
Refugees and asylum seekers are camping 24/7 in Punchbowl outside Tony Burke’s office from Tuesday August 6, 2024 while they wait for answers. The rally is an extension of the ongoing 24/7 vigil outside Clare O’Neil’s electoral office and the Home Affairs offices in Dockside. The freezing protest encampment in Melbourne has now exceeded 22 Continue reading »
There is abundant evidence that Israel is pursuing policies that are directly at odds with the Biden administration’s goals in the Middle East. First, the Biden administration desperately wants a ceasefire in Gaza. The Netanyahu government, however, is committed to making sure the negotiations for a ceasefire fail, which they have so far. Second, the Continue reading »
I do agree with Ken Russell that inaction on the climate crisis is indefensible and I understand why he believes that climate scientists should be at the forefront of the global campaign to take targeted and effective action. But, until I watched the Graham Readfearn Guardian interview ‘The Weight of the World’, with scientist Graeme Continue reading »
Walz allows for Harris to “turn a corner” in her policy on the war in Gaza, said James Zogby, president of Arab American Institute.
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Bush was early calling for a ceasefire in Israel’s war on Gaza. Then AIPAC came after her with millions of dollars.
The post AIPAC Millions Take Down Second Squad Member Cori Bush appeared first on The Intercept.
Steve Cortes’s right-wing populist group has no members, a secret board, and ties to dark money and “pink slime” websites.
The post The “League of American Workers” Consists of One Guy: A Former Trump Spokesperson appeared first on The Intercept.
Silicon Valley’s right-wing history goes back over 100 years; Donald Trump is a perfect avatar for their power play.
The post Tech Billionaires Love Trump Now — Because He’s One of Them appeared first on The Intercept.
Much has been made by the International Education Industry of a 2023-24 Treasury estimate that 84 percent of overseas students go home. Apart from the accuracy of this estimate over ten years after the Knight Review recommendations were implemented, the Industry argues that because a large percentage of students go home, there is no need Continue reading »