Category: Society
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Global climate targets like net zero by 2050 may be insufficient as scientists warn of accelerating climate change and the need for immediate action this decade. Introduction Warnings about the climate crisis are growing louder, but action continues to lag behind. From political leaders to scientists, the message is increasingly urgent—yet the global response remains…
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A look back at the 1985 MOVE bombing in Philadelphia, where a police assault killed 11 people and destroyed dozens of homes, raising ongoing questions about justice and accountability. Introduction On May 13, 1985, a devastating event unfolded in Philadelphia when police dropped an explosive device on a residential home, leading to a fire that…
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Hundreds gather in Burlington, Vermont for a May Day car rally demanding workers’ rights, fair wages, and economic justice during the COVID-19 crisis. Introduction On May 1, hundreds of workers and activists gathered in Burlington, Vermont, to mark International Workers’ Day with a powerful message: the need for a “People’s Bailout.” Amid the COVID-19 pandemic…