Sasha Volkoff
XVIII Symposium Universal Basic Income
Los días 26 y 27 de octubre se desarrolló, en la sede de Barcelona Activa, el XVIII simposio de la Red Renta Básica. En él se pudo exponer los aspectos básicos de esta propuesta, así como aspectos más técnicos, políticos y sociales. Tal como se indica en la propia web, "La renta básica universal puede ser la clave para conseguir una sociedad más igualitaria donde se garanticen unos ingresos vitales y la libertad de toda la ciudadanía". »
Tribulations in Catalonia: a wedding and several funerals
Diary of a poor mortal in Catalonia. Saturday, December 23, 2017. Once again we have returned to vote. How good democracy feels! Now all that is missing is that there are no politicians imprisoned or charged for being in favour of the right to decide, that the president elected by… »
Tribulations in Catalonia: the empire strikes back
Diary of a mere mortal in Catalonia Tuesday, 17th of October, 2017. Just when it seemed that the impasse was breaking; a short pause to allow everyone to take a breather… Shazam! The Spanish government imprisons two of the leaders of the biggest separatist organisations: Omnium Cultural and the Catalan… »
Today and always, the only solution is nonviolence
Terrorism struck peaceful Barcelona and reminds us of widespread chaos that is being generated in the world as the result of unbridled ambition and fanatical madness. »
Hoy y siempre, la única solución es la no-violencia
El terrorismo golpea la pacífica Barcelona, y nos recuerda el caos generalizado que se está produciendo en el mundo por causa de la ambición desmedida y la locura fanática. Queremos superar el odio, la ignorancia y el egoísmo bestial. Queremos iguales derechos y oportunidades para cualquier persona, sea de donde sea y vaya adonde vaya. Queremos un mundo donde el ser humano sea el valor central, el objetivo de libertad de nuestras acciones. »
A workshop on the Universal Basic Income in Berlin
During the World Congress of the International Peace Bureau in Berlin between September 30th and October 3rd, a workshop on the Universal Basic Income (UBI) took place. The workshop was coordinated by Juana Perez and Angel Bravo, from the Spanish organization Humanists for a UBI, and Diana Aman and Ralph… »
We are all refugees
At the end of the day, we are all refugees looking to return to a mythical and original lost paradise. If we are persistent, there will be no walls or barriers or tricks to stop us in our path. 2015 is turning into an especially difficult year for Europe. »
#Greferendum: Thank you people of Greece!
The people of Greece say NO to the troika’s proposals in the referendum. The democratic system and the hope in the future of Europe emerge strengthened. »