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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Boosting trust in journalism is more important than ever in the era of ‘fake news,’ says NUJ leader MICHELLE STANISTREET
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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
NEVER has there been a more important time for trustworthy news than during this global pandemic.
People needed information on dealing with the deadly virus and to keep on top of the various (and often conflicting) advice and edicts from government and its scientists.
It has been journalists who have shone a light on what Covid-19 has revealed — many people living in a precarious economy where their livelihoods disappeared overnight and austerity-hit public services were left unable to pick up the pieces.
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