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Part 2 of 'The Drift"

Life Along the EACOP Route in Northern Tanzania

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by Franklin Frederick

Julian Barnes and the Princess of Asturias Award Or Literature in the Service of the Empire   On the 10th of this month, the Princess of Asturias Foundation announced that its 2026 Literature Prize had been awarded to the British writer Julian Barnes. As stated on its website, the “Princess of Asturias Foundation is a private, non-profit organization whose aims are to contribute to the appreciation and promotion of all scientific, cultural and humanistic values that constitute universal heritage, as well as to strengthen the existing ties between the Principality of Asturias and the title traditionally held by the heirs […]

by Andrew Lee

n May 21, activists with the Philadelphia chapter of the youth-led environmental justice group Sunrise Movement began a protracted hunger strike, vowing to starve themselves until Mayor Cherelle Parker committed to spending an extraordinary $1.19 billion municipal budget surplus on community programs. They were demanding investments in renewable energy alongside demands not traditionally associated with the environmental justice movement, including affordable housing, food justice, and increased funding for rec centers and public libraries.

Join us on August 6th at the gates of the Livermore Lab to declare "Nuclear Abolition or Extinction? The Choice is Yours" to commemorate the anniversary of the U.S. atomic bombing of Hiroshima. 

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Regulator should not discount future wilder weather in relation to nuclear safety

The Left argues that workers deserve the fruits of their own labor, while the Right says that some workers contribute much more than others and so deserve higher pay. But that claim overlooks the dependence of individual contributions on collective labor.

Every time our economic system generates another crash, the state is on hand with public money to bail out private losses. It’s time we stopped seeing bailouts as individual episodes and recognized them as a core feature of contemporary capitalism.

Starmer Goes. Burnham Arrives. Labourism is Unchanging. But the left outside Labour has no lever to pull here

Today, Playing For Change, a global project known for bringing together musicians from different countries in collaborative videos, released the song “Acontecer,” an international call to protect the Amazon, Indigenous peoples, and the planet.

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Join us on August 6th at the gates of the Livermore Lab to declare "Nuclear Abolition or Extinction? The Choice is Yours" to commemorate the anniversary of the U.S. atomic bombing of Hiroshima. 

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On 20 June, the Stop the War Coalition is hosting a major International Conference Against War in London. Back in January, the Ukraine Solidarity Campaign wrote to Lindsey German, Convenor of StW, stressing that any credible discussion on the war must include those directly affected by Russia’s unprovoked invasion — particularly Ukrainian trade unionists and … Continue reading OPEN LETTER TO THE INTERNATIONAL ANTI‑WAR CONFERENCE IN LONDON

The amendment that Makerfield makes necessary

by Manuel Casal Lodeiro

A hypothetical solar or nuclear future, at current energy usage rates, would require more minerals or uranium than can realistically be extracted. Recycling would help, but there are also limits to recycling. In the end, the main solution to our energy and climate problems must be to find a way to use less,

by Benard Marszalek

The primary importance of the cooperative sector in Brazil and elsewhere, where cooperatives are established, lies in their effective embedding in communities. This inherent decentralization encourages local participation in resilience and adaptation projects.

by Nate Bear

Nate Bear examines the 2026 FIFA World Cup through the lens of visa denials, travel restrictions and security practices affecting teams, officials, journalists and supporters from several countries. The article argues that these measures, along with what the author sees as inconsistent international scrutiny of host nations, expose deeper patterns of racism, double standards and imperial power. It also criticises FIFA’s response and contrasts its stance toward the United States with the demands it imposed on previous World Cup hosts. The piece situates the tournament within broader debates over human rights, global inequality and accountability.

by Busani Ngcaweni

A proposed U.S.-funded Ebola quarantine facility in Kenya has sparked protests, legal challenges and a wider debate over transparency, sovereignty and public trust. Busani Ngcaweni argues that the controversy reflects deeper concerns about governance, economic insecurity and the relationship between citizens and the state. Drawing on the idea of narrative economics, the article examines how repeated cycles of protest and official responses shape public perceptions and economic confidence. It also places Kenya’s experience in a broader African context, highlighting how trust, accountability and institutional responsiveness influence both political stability and economic outcomes.

by Dr. Ghassan Shahrour

This article by Ghassan Shahrour reflects on the findings of ICAN’s 2025 report on nuclear weapons spending, which shows that nine nuclear-armed states spent $119 billion on their arsenals in a single year. Writing from the perspective of a physician, Shahrour contrasts these expenditures with unmet needs in health care, essential medicines, nutrition, and climate resilience. He argues that peace and public health are closely linked and examines how military priorities and corporate interests shape resource allocation. The article calls for renewed engagement by health professionals in advancing disarmament and human security.

The National Nuclear Security Administration’s  (NNSA) nationwide plutonium pit production plan, in which Livermore Lab will be doing plutonium pit support work, is open for public comment.

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A future where forests thrive and Indigenous rights are respected is possible. But it requires acting with far greater urgency than the world has managed so far.

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