New York Evictions Down, Thanks to Voters
The rent protections passed by the newly Democratic State Senate are working. This spring, New York State enacted the strongest tenant protections in a quarter century. Already, they have made a difference in the lives of
Published : 26 December 2019
USA: ½ Million Homeless at Christmas
This Christmas, over half a million persons in the United States will struggle with homelessness. The U.S. government estimates ending homelessness would cost around $20 billion, less than the amount spent on Christmas decorations that
Published : 23 December 2019
UN to Reveal Complicit-corporation Database
Israeli sources say the list, delayed on multiple occasions due to U.S. pressure, the UN Human Rights Council is to publicize at the end of January. The United States has threatened the body with dire
Published : 22 December 2019
Netherlands: The Right to Climate Protection!
People have a fundamental right to be protected from climate change, a landmark court ruling says. The Dutch Supreme Court`s decision could have huge repercussions for how other countries tackle rising emissions. The Supreme Court of
Published : 20 December 2019
Brazil: New Decree to Support Land Grabs
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro signs a decree giving title to smallholder farmers, but may encourage land grabbing. President Jair Bolsonaro issued a decree on Tuesday that will allow tens of thousands of small farmers finally to
Published : 12 December 2019
India: Protesting > 40K Trees Cut for Mine, Police Crack Down
India: Talabira Odisha: Over 40,000 trees removed to pave way for Adani’s Mine. Heavy police force is present on the site to completely cordon off the region. Activists are terming the removal of the trees
Published : 12 December 2019
Canada: Town Dies amid Environmental Changes
Closing down: aging residents, falling fish stocks spell end for Canadian town. A tiny town in Canada is closing down, with residents in the tight-knit community packing their belongings and making the final preparations to
Published : 10 December 2019
Brazil: 2 Indigenous Guajajaras Murdered
Last Saturday, December 7, two indigenous Guajajara men were shot to death and two others injured. The shots were fired by occupants of a vehicle on the side of a road through Cana Brava Indigenous
Published : 09 December 2019
Kashmir: A Land without Internet
In a land without Internet, the communication blackout is forcing young entrepreneurs out of Kashmir Valley. With the Internet blackout stretching for more than 120 days in Jammu and Kashmir, start-ups that began with much
Published : 08 December 2019
