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Bulatlat Contributors | May 13, 2018
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All that I owe (to the 70 years of the Palestinian struggle to return)*
All that I owe (to the 70 years of the Palestinian struggle to return)*
To say that Palestine is in a “state of war” or “at war” is to obscure the fact that it has been occupied. The occupation of Palestine by Israel since 1948 is a state of war that breeds resistance. The terrorist tagging of Palestinians, the racism against the Arab people and the demonization of Islam are crucial to maintaining the architecture of a settler colonial state that now rides on western imperialist logic of accumulation of wealth by mass murder.
TRAIN-induced price increases are permanent—IBON
TRAIN-induced price increases are permanent—IBON
"While there are many reasons for inflation the government only seeks to divert from its direct accountability for TRAIN-induced higher prices by exaggerating the effects of global oil price and the peso depreciation."
Pooled Editorial | Speak Truth to Power, Keep Power in Check
Pooled Editorial | Speak Truth to Power, Keep Power in Check
But, like fear, courage could be contagious. And unlike fear that disempowers, courage built on the power of truth and the unity of all in media is a force that empowers.
Democratic Space | Does Duterte intend to clean up Boracay with bullets and bombs?
Democratic Space | Does Duterte intend to clean up Boracay with bullets and bombs?
Boracay needs scientists, engineers, development planners, social workers, and community organizers, not the hundreds of troops and police.
‘I am a Muslim human rights worker from Mindanao, not a terrorist’
‘I am a Muslim human rights worker from Mindanao, not a terrorist’
'US Border Officials tortured me. They violated my basic human rights recognized and protected by the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights.'
Duterte’s odd defense of Philippine sovereignty
Duterte’s odd defense of Philippine sovereignty
Oddly, President Duterte devoted two-thirds of his rambling speech in Camp Aguinaldo to fulminating against what he alleged to be Sr. Pat’s “disorderly conduct.” Without citing any specific incident, he insinuated that she had criticized the military and the government on human rights, construing that as an insult on the Philippines and a violation of our sovereignty.
Mere anarchy
Mere anarchy
These acts and policy decisions are proof enough that he has the will to make them. But it has since become clear that these were made with hardly any understanding of, or regard for, the consequences — and without any preparation or plan in place to cushion their impact on the little that’s left of Philippine democracy, the country’s institutions, and even on much of the population.
Two countries called Philippines
Two countries called Philippines
They have created another universe as false as their glowing descriptions of their own dynastic rule. The “new republic” was Marcos’s version. The “strong state” was Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo’s — and the country where “change has come” that of Duterte’s.
At 79, I must still confront political persecution
At 79, I must still confront political persecution
If there’s any consolation in this protracted resistance to injustice, it’s that I am just one among the many Filipinos who continue to believe in upholding the freedoms and rights we have won.
#MarchForOurLives
#MarchForOurLives
The #MarchForOurLives rally is an outcome of a brave and thoughtful organizing among the youth. They gathered together, reached out to other youths, organizations, institutions, and eventually, the power and speed at which they were holding fast to a belief in the form of an urgent campaign compelled politicians, celebrities, and even ordinary people to share their resources and make the march for our lives happen nationwide. These young people believe in defending lives. And there is nothing more radical, more basic than organizing and politicizing for the defense of lives.
Digging deeper into the global mining context | 4 ominous trends in global mining
Digging deeper into the global mining context | 4 ominous trends in global mining
Understanding the global mining industry’s “Boom and Bust” behavior of weakening surges and worsening downturns is critical, as it affects the export-oriented and foreign-dominated local mining industry.
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