Mois : août 2016

World Social Forum in Montreal: another world is once again being constructed without Africa

Published on ZNet, by Danica Jorden, Aug 9, 2016.

One day before the start of this year’s edition of the World Social Forum (WSF 2016), to be held in Montreal from 9 – 14 August 2016, civil society representatives from several African nations have announced their intention to boycott the proceedings, due to the overwhelming number of visa denials for members of their delegations. Reports are coming in that participants from Latin America, Asia and the Middle East have been denied visas to travel to the international gathering as well.   Continuer la lecture de « World Social Forum in Montreal: another world is once again being constructed without Africa »

Stark New Evidence on How Money Shapes America’s Elections

Published on Institute for New Economic Thinking, by Lynn Parramore, Aug 8, 2016.

… Outrage over how big money influences American politics has been boiling over this political season, energizing the campaigns of GOP nominee Donald Trump and former Democratic candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders alike. Citizens have long suspected that “We the People” increasingly means “We the Rich” at election time.   Continuer la lecture de « Stark New Evidence on How Money Shapes America’s Elections »

Putin wants Russia to be part of Europe, not its enemy

… Shimon Peres to RT – Video published on RT, 35.21 min, Aug 6, 2016.

President Putin is no enemy to Europe and can work successfully with the US on solving the Syrian crisis, the former Israeli PM Shimon Peres told RT. He also shared his vision concerning the Middle East peace process and fighting extremism in Europe.   Continuer la lecture de « Putin wants Russia to be part of Europe, not its enemy »