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Naturalized? Born Here? Protected Against Trump’s Immigration Policies? I Wouldn’t Be So Sure
During Trump’s first term, one word characterized his immigration policies, and it wasn’t efficiency—it was cruelty. It was cruel to yank babies from their mothers’ arms and place children in cages. It was cruel to forbid a Muslim mother, married…
Envi Group Launches “Iwas Paputok” Campaign on Human Rights Day, Advocates for Children’s Right to a Safe Environment
With Christmas and New Year just around the corner, the environmental justice group BAN Toxics launched its annual campaign aimed at preventing fireworks-related injuries (FWRI) and promoting eco-friendly celebrations through an awareness activity at Barangay Payatas in Quezon City. Around…
The 3rd World March for Peace and Nonviolence in Bangladesh: “Contemplation of an Inquisitive Humanist”
A Contemplation by Sharmin Rahman Sumi Occupation: Deputy Controller of News Organization: Bangladesh Betar (Radio) The ‘3rd World March for Peace and Nonviolence’ and ‘The Humanist Movement’. Some days earlier, I never heard of them or their activities. However, I…
South Korea: Six Hours of Panic Under Martial Law Declaration
A week ago, Tuesday night, at 10:25 PM on December 3, 2024, South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol unexpectedly appeared on television and declared martial law. That was the first time in 45 years of a modern country with a vibrant…
Reminder to America: How republics succeed, falter and fail
The United States today faces inherent challenges that have weakened the republic, making lessons from the Roman Republic even more necessary to avoid greater political instability By John P. Ruehl The US enjoys many strengths that give it an edge…
Active Nonviolence: A Solid Reference in Turbulent Times
This text is based on remarks by Javier Tolcachier, an Argentinian co-editor of Pressenza, during the discussion “Challenges of Nonviolent Journalism” at the Faculty of Communication and Human Sciences, San Marcos University, Lima, Peru, on November 22, 2024. We have…
“Hope is an action, not an abstract idea” – A glimpse into the work of Combatants for Peace
Combatants for Peace is a binational grassroots movement that was founded by former Palestinian and Israeli combatants in 2006. Its goal is to end violence and occupation and to promote a peaceful and just solution to the conflict. The movement…
EcoWaste Coalition Welcomes FDA’s Latest Move Banning Cheap But Mercury-Tainted Skin Whitening Cream
10 December 2024, Quezon City. The watchdog group EcoWaste Coalition lauded the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for banning a cheap but highly toxic whitening cream that is contaminated with high levels of mercury, a potent neurotoxin. FDA Advisory No.…
Reexamining the Economics of Migration
by Mesay Berhanu Gemechu A recent article published online by Nilakantan RS strongly argues against GDP growth that can be achieved through population increase, indicating that it cannot be considered growth in real terms. Highlighting the Japanese experience as exemplary,…
of MAN and NATURE: The Fifth Solo Exhibition of Junyee, Father of Installation Art in the Philippines
December 9, 2024. A veritable who’s who in Philippine art and art lovers came to the opening of Luis “Junyee” Yee, Jr.’s exhibition in the Altro Mondo Creative Space Gallery. It was the second installment of Altro Mondo’s ICONS* Series…
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