The massacre of Red Crescent and civil defence aid workers has elicited little coverage and no condemnation by major powers — this is the age of lawlessness, warns JOE GILL
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Racism is global, so we need a global response
In a year of so much sadness and trauma, Trump’s defeat is welcome news, but racism is not going to disappear overnight, says ZITA HOLBOURNE
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Public libraries are sanctuaries which facilitate the exploration of the universe of ideas for free for those curious enough. ROGER McKENZIE advocates their protection against authoritarian incursions, US style
Trump’s recent executive order ends union rights for a large number of federal workers, citing national security concerns after some unions vowed to oppose the massive cuts proposed by the new administration, writes PEOPLE’S DISPATCH
JOE BESWICK of the London Renters Union talks to the Morning Star’s new Left on Record programme
The unnecessarily violent police intervention at a Quaker place of worship is a PR disaster and will only serve to deepen the chasm between them and the public. SYMON HILL reports
ANDREW MURRAY wonders whether recent opinion polling and a fresh local authority by-election result in Ilford are an indication that the time is ripe for the left to make inroads
Due to the actions of this government, the challenges facing those with disabilities, such as spinal cord injuries, are nigh on insurmountable, argus RUTH HUNT
I HAVE lived with racism all my life and I have been a campaigner for racial equality and for human rights for decades.
So watching the US election campaign and debates and seeing people buy into Donald Trump’s lies and hatred so easily was saddening, to say the least.
It demonstrates just how far we have to go still to create a fair and equal world where it is safe for all of us.
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