Mexico’s lithium discovery is a double-edged sword
The exploitation of lithium requires huge quantities of water and can have serious consequences for the environment.
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Women’s strike in Argentina: “If our lives are worthless, produce without us”
Women, transgendered and non-binary people flooded the streets in Buenos Aires on Monday as part of #9M mobilizations.
Bolivia: Women refuse silence in the midst of patriarchal war
The crisis in Bolivia led to an escalation of violence that silenced the population in general, and women in particular.
How socialism became un-American through the Ad Council’s propaganda campaigns
US American identity today is strongly tied to an image of capitalism crafted and advertised by the Ad Council
The Settler Playbook: Understanding Responses to #ShutDownCanada in Historical Context
Doublespeak has been a foundational tool for colonial decision-makers, and Indigenous peoples have a lot of experience recognizing and navigating it.
Colombian farmers continue push against mining, for peace
A protracted struggle against AngloGold Ashanti continues in the town of Jericó, Colombia.