Interviewer’s note: Hong Kong’s protest movement has seen a major setback with the introduction of the National Security Laws in July. In this atmosphere, continuing to archive, analyze, and humanize the political choices protestors made […]
Franco Turigliatto: 32,000 dead, time for Italy to open for business?
As of May 19, Italy is reporting 225,886 coronavirus infections and 32,007 Covid-19 deaths, suffering a per capita mortality rate twice that of the United States. The Italian government, led by Prime […]
Jonah X: Push for productivity will spread the virus
As of May 17, Belgium is reporting 54,989 coronavirus infections and 9,005 Covid-19 deaths, the highest per capita death rate in the world. As the U.S. and other major economies relax social […]
Paula Nunes, Valerio Arcary: Brazil, Bolsonaro, and Covid-19 (video)
Official statistics list more than 12,000 Covid-19 deaths in Brazil. The real number is likely at least twice as high and it is growing at a terrifying rate. Neo-fascist President Jair Bolsonaro is encouraging far-right […]
John Appolis: ANC gambles on ending Covid-19 lockdown
As of May 5, South Africa is reporting 7,220 confirmed coronavirus infections and 138 Covid-19 deaths. While the figures are relatively low by comparison to Western Europe and the United States, the […]
Karina Nohales: May Day in Chile, We organize to remake our lives
Last October, Chile’s neoliberal order was shaken by a popular revolt. Pushed into a corner, the mainstream parties agreed a national referendum, scheduled for April 26, 2020 and since postponed, to rewrite the Constitution, […]
Franck Gaudichaud and Alex G: Between the October revolt and Covid-19 in Chile
As of April 30, Chile is reporting 15,135 coronavirus infections and 216 Covid-19 deaths. The government has taken advantage of the pandemic to gain breathing space after six months that witnessed the […]
Johana Misnik: Thanks Bernie!
What Bernie did. A short series. Since Bernie Sanders suspended his presidential campaign, there has been a steady stream of articles assessing it, writes Joanna Misnik. They range from more mainstream progressive […]
Valerio Arcary: Yes to Bolsonaro Out! No to unity with neoliberal politicians
In the last week, far-right Brazilian President has forced out his Ministers of Health and Justice, provoking a showdown between his own neo-fascist followers and the political and economic elite. Meanwhile, as of […]
Woo Seoc-Gyun: How South Korea flattened the curve, and who pays the bill
As of April 19, South Korea is reporting 10,661 confirmed coronavirus cases and 234 Covid-19 deaths. The country has been widely praised for its relative success in flattening the infection curve and South […]