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70,000 university staff mobilize across the UK for pay and pensions

Nearly 70,000 university workers protested in the UK last week over issues of wages and pensions. Peoples Dispatch spoke to some of the protesters and those who were on the streets in solidarity with them

Bringing the state closer to people: 25 years of Kerala’s ‘People’s Plan’

This year marked the 25th anniversary of Kerala’s iconic People’s Plan Campaign, which institutionalized community participation in decision-making at the local administrative level

Around the World in 8 minutes: Victories for political prisoners in Colombia and Palestine

Two political prisoners from Colombia and Palestine were released this past week in a major victory for people’s movements

Say no to imperialist coups

On the 44th anniversary of the 1976 coup in Thailand, we look at how imperialism has used such violent means throughout history to overthrow those who have fought for the people

South African health workers demand safe working conditions

The National Education, Health and Allied Workers’ Union of South Africa warned that its 200,000 public workers will strike on Sept. 10 if their concerns are not addressed.

India and Bangladesh suffer brunt of annual flooding

Massive flooding has devastated parts of South Asia, especially northeastern India and Bangladesh.

The human toll of COVID-19 in Brazil

The corona crisis has also brought to the forefront the crisis in Brazil’s healthcare system. The Sistema Único de Saúde – SUS -, Brazil’s publicly funded health system has been facing dire budget cuts over the past several years while the private system has been steadily growing.

Across US, the people demand “Cancel the Rents”

According to reports, around 31 percent of the workers were unable to pay their rent on April 1.

US forces withdraw from three Iraqi bases

We look at the history of the invasion even as US troops withdraw from certain bases.

Situation worsens in Greece's Moria refugee camp Situation worsens in Greece’s Moria refugee camp

Incidents of fire and clashes between refugees and a section of hostile natives have also been reported on the island.

Thousands mobilize against Islamophobia in Germany

Countering an Islamophobic rally organized by PEGIDA, an anti-fascist mobilization was called in Dresden by several groups, including Antifascist Action, HOPE-fight racism, Die Linke (The Left), LifeLine, leftist-socialist-Green youth groups, and others.

Protest Arms-laden Saudi ship sparks protests in Europe

The ship is making its way across the continent, allegedly carrying weapons to be used in the civil war in Yemen.