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US Role Behind the Defeat of Ecuador’s Leftist Presidential Candidate
The US role in the defeat of leftist Andrés Arauz in Ecuador’s presidential contest on April 11 was not overt because it did not need to be, according to a high-ranking Latin American diplomat. We met with the diplomat and…
Between Upheavals and Hope: Migrants Test Chile’s Ethical Scaffolding
By Maxine Lowy After four days on the road, since boarding the first bus in Machala, Ecuador, they were finally in Tacna. Lorena Zambrano and her two small children had barely slept or eaten well on the buses but now…
The China Fear Factor
America vs. China: “A Clash of Civilizations” Hillary Clinton famously said, “’I don’t want my grandchildren to live in a world dominated by the Chinese.” During his tenure, President Obama launched his “Pivot to Asia,” moving 60% of US naval…
Chris Wells: Three songs in the key of hope and joy
INTERVIEW/MUSIC Pressenza interviewed Chris Wells, one of the singer-songwriters and producer, featured in the album, Songs for Sala, released and available on bandcamp: https://salasongs.bandcamp.com/releases Chris Wells is a songwriter, actor, teacher and Siloist based in New…
(Ramadan amidst the Covid 19 Pandemic) An interview with Dr. Aliyu Yaya Aliyu
(Second Interview of a Four-Part Series) by Genevieve Balance-Kupang Ramadan Mubarak! During this Holy Month of Ramadan, I am one with our Muslim friends, as you offer profound prayers, carry out fasting and charitable works, reflect…
(My COVID Experience) How my husband recently dodged three bullets
HUMAN INTEREST The other day, my husband was scrolling down his Facebook page, and he said, “These days I send more messages of condolence, than of happy birthdays or congratulations.” My husband recently dodged three bullets.…
Mandala making: Lived experiences and reflections of my peace friends
SPIRITUALITY (Third of a Series) by Genevieve Balance-Kupang Creating mandalas is intentional, serial, imaginal, and relational. It offers a method, a process, and a potential for integrating unconscious dynamics into awareness and as an expression of…
Artist Dr. Kuhn Hong’s Exhibition in Chicago: “Ethiopian: Hands stretched out to God”
PAINTING The Korean Cultural Center of Chicago is currently hosting a solo art exhibition by Dr. Kuhn Hong entitled “Ethiopian: Hands Stretched out to God” from April 16- 27, 2021. It was so heartwarming to connect…
Philippines Groups: Policies anchored on climate justice protection key to restoring Earth
April 22, 2021 — Environmental and human rights groups marked this year’s Earth Day by calling on the Philippine government to prioritize the systemic changes needed to protect Filipinos from harms aggravated by the climate crisis. The groups, who are…
Hungary’s Scrapping of NGO Law Insufficient to Protect Civil Society
Despite a chorus of international criticism, the Hungarian government has been in no hurry to act on a June 2020 EU Court decision that states a 2017 law forcing civil society organizations receiving more than 20.000 EUR per year in…
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