U.S. Quietly Helps Saudis Block UN Resolution on Yemen Samuel OakfordOctober 1, 2015VICE News Human rights experts charged the U.S. with sabotaging an independent UN inquiry into human rights violations in Yemen. The Netherlands put forward the resolution authorizing the inquiry, which the Saudis and their Gulf allies vigorously opposed. In what was termed … [Read more...] about U.S. Quietly Helps Saudis Block UN Resolution on Yemen
A Greek Lesson: Europe’s Left Needs a New Horizon
A Greek Lesson: Europe’s Left Needs a New Horizon Ronan Burtenshaw September 26, 2015Analyze Greece Ronan Burtenshaw is vice-chair of the Irish Congress of Trade Unions Youth Committee and coordinator of Ireland’s Greek Solidarity Committee. He warns it isn’t only Greece that is being forced to choose between staying in the European Union, with … [Read more...] about A Greek Lesson: Europe’s Left Needs a New Horizon
Johns Hopkins Terminates Compromised Black Lung Program -Jamie Smith Hopkins, Center for Public Integrity (9/30)
On Wednesday, John Hopkins Medicine in Baltimore quietly announced it had discontinued its program that focuses on Black Lung Disease. The controversial program had been suspended in 2013, two days after a joint investigation by the Center for Public Integrity and ABC News revealed how physicians at the nationally recognized university hospital had routinely helped the coal … [Read more...] about Johns Hopkins Terminates Compromised Black Lung Program -Jamie Smith Hopkins, Center for Public Integrity (9/30)
Syriza and its “Left” Critics (Portside)
Syriza and its "Left" Critics Mark SolomonSeptember 30, 2015Portside Despite being forced to accept under duress the Troika's demands to agree to a punitive memorandum, Syriza was able to maintain the trust and respect of a vast electorate, especially working class and young voters. With that, the original vision of Syriza not only did not die, but … [Read more...] about Syriza and its “Left” Critics (Portside)
TPP Stories
Sanders Condemns 'Disastrous' TPP as Ministers Seal Deal for Corporate Elite by Lauren McCauleyLeaders from 12 nations cement pact which coalition of critics say will raiseprice of essential drugs, drive industrial scale agribusiness, and threaten workers rights New Leak of Final TPP Text Confirms Attack on Freedom of … [Read more...] about TPP Stories