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Political Collapse: Lessons From Fallen Empires

Our investigation of the disastrous society-wide collapses of four premodern polities, China’s Ming Dynasty, the South Asian Mughal Empire, the High Roman Empire, and Renaissance Venice led to the discovery of an unexpected historical pattern. This revelation was not evident…

From Ancestors to Action: Liberation Obon Calls to Shut Down NWDC

On September 1st, Tsuru for Solidarity organized the first-ever Liberation Obon outside the Northwest Detention Center (NWDC) in Tacoma, Washington. (Obon is a Japanese Buddhist festival to welcome back the spirits of our Ancestors each summer season who return to…

Macron Names Right-Wing Prime Minister, ‘Turning His Back’ On French Voters

The president drew criticism for rejecting the candidate put up by the left-of-center coalition that won the most seats in parliamentary elections. By Edward Carver French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday named the right-wing politician Michel Barnier as prime minister, prompting outrage…

Klamath River Dam Removal Allows Salmon to Run Free for First Time in More Than a Century

The Klamath-Trinity River system in southern Oregon and northern California was once the site of huge salmon runs — one estimate put them at 650,000 to one million fish. The Klamath River watershed supports chinook and coho salmon, steelhead trout and other fish species that contribute to Tribal,…

Journey to Paradise Falls: Monamon Norte, Bauko’s Hidden Gem

by Junifer Gambolao Felix In an era where educational paradigms are shifting to encompass a broader understanding of our role as stewards of the Earth, there is a growing recognition of the need to appreciate and care for our natural…

India-Bangladesh Water Dispute: Why a New Approach is Necessary

Bangladesh, a country that struggles with nature’s forces frequently, recently dealt with one of the worst flood catastrophes in decades. Notably, there is growing evidence that the neighbouring country of India’s actions are to blame for this catastrophe, as well…

The Paedeng Festival: Where Cultural Celebration Meets Taste

by: Mark B. Libio Nestled amidst the picturesque landscapes of the Cordillera Mountains, the Ibaloi people have long celebrated their rich cultural heritage through vibrant festivals. One such celebration, the Paedeng Festival, is a unique event that showcases the Ibaloi’s…

September 13-14: The 26th Kateri Peace Conference in Fonda, NY

Pressenza’s partner Bar Crawl Radio will be covering the conference. Over the years the Kateri Peace Conference in Fonda, NY has worked to confront the waste and destruction of militarism and war, the suffering and injustice wrought by systemic racism;…

French President Macron Shuns Progressive Coalition as Talks on Future Gov’t Hit a Wall

French President Emmanuel Macron is refusing to name a new prime minister and government led by the progressive New Popular Front coalition, launching a fresh round of talks while France remains at a political impasse. The New Popular Front coalition,…

7 years of Rohingya crisis: International community must be serious in the crisis resolution

The Rohingya crisis has lasted for seven years, and there still seems to be no sign of an end in sight. More than a million Rohingya people in Myanmar crossed the border to seek refuge in Bangladesh in 2017 as…

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