Three men, three women, in an animated conversation. Three black, three white. The men listening intently, the women talking excitedly. Then: a joke by one of the men, about how the women loved to talk. Nigel Pocock Silence fell, as the voice of a Moral Finger of Higher […]
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Murder of innocents: 15 years without knowing who gave the order
The struggle of the Mothers of Soacha (Mafapo Colombia) has notable similarities and differences with that of the Mothers (grandmothers, already) of the Plaza de Mayo (Argentina). Germán Ayala Osorio The former have been waiting for 15 years for an answer to a question they are asking the […]
What we are and what we do is a labyrinth
The human brain is in large part still a mystery with complex and obscure areas which still intrigue and baffle scientists. It is a field we are continually learning about and continues to offer up new surprises. The human brain continues being largely a mystery: complex and obscure areas […]
Smoking out exploitation in the tobacco industry
The tobacco industry is one of the most exploitative agricultural industries: only 6% of the wealth generated goes to farm workers, who often suffer from agricultural chemicals, poor accommodation, as well as economic exploitation. Trade unions need to innovate to deal with vested interests and corrupt lawmakers.
Migrants in supermarket supply chains face “horrific” conditions
Fruit and vegetable farms in Spain are routinely breaking eight out of nine basic workers’ rights. Abuses include refusal of legal wages, forced labour, sexual assault and intimidation. Jasmine Owens An Ethical Consumer report is calling on UK supermarkets to take immediate steps to protect the rights of […]
















