Kashmiris are living in fear of demolitions
A government policy to ‘reclaim’ state land has had dire consequences for many families in Kashmir, writes Kasturi Chakraborty.
‘Indigenous people respect all species’
An interview with environmental activist Hindou Oumarou Ibrahim.
India: Adivasis march for an end to violence
Caught in the crossfire of state repression and guerilla fighters, Adivasi inhabitants of India’s ‘red corridor’ are exploring ways to stop the violence in their continuing struggle for land rights. Hannah Kirmes-Daly…
Whose streets? The clampdown on popular rights
Across the world political space is shrinking. Richard Swift explains how and why.
Is England sliding further towards authoritarianism?
Stronger policing powers, harsher sentences and higher fines. Democratic protest is under threat from Westminster, as the sentencing of a Just Stop Oil activist this week shows. Andrea Brock and Nathan Stephens-Griffin write.
Colombia’s peace deal, two years on: ‘We can’t stop now’
Women fought hard for recognition in their country’s peace agreement. Now they must defend it from a deadly backlash. Maria Eugenia Cruz Alarcón shares her story.
Out of sight, out of mind
This Covid-19 crisis is not the ultimate leveller. Just like the financial crash of 2008, it is producing winners and losers. Husna Rizvi presents a round-up of the lesser known stories of social abandonment unfolding…
Who owns the sea?
Vanessa Baird examines the free-for-all consensus when it comes to the world’s oceans, and its implications for our future.
For climate action, ‘mass civil disobedience’ is the only way
New Internationalist witnesses the launch of a bold environmentalist campaign: Extinction Rebellion.
The interview: Shahidul Alam
Bangladeshi photojournalist Shahidul Alam tells Subi Shah that, despite his notorious arrest last year, he’s still not holding back his criticism of the government.
Standing against state violence
The powerful shackdweller’s social movement is mobilizing against assassinations in South Africa. Richard Pithouse reports.
The alternative film review
Malcolm Lewis weighs up a selection of independent and studio-produced films from the global zeitgeist.
Plan for Australia’s largest coal mine faces struggle
Australia’s Adani mine must be stopped, argue Tom Anderson and Eliza Egret.
Defusing the carbon bomb
In order to avoid climate breakdown, over 80 per cent of known fossil-fuel reserves must stay in the ground. Danny Chivers has this round-up of social movements targeting mines, rigs, infrastructure and investment.…
Has Netanyahu misjudged tolerance for his actions?
As mass protests erupt worldwide over Israel’s brutal assault on Gaza, Andrew Feinstein asks if Benjamin Netanyahu has pushed his allies too far.
Why Brazil fails to learn from its mining catastrophes
Nick Terdre asks why has nothing changed since Brazil’s last environmental disaster?
Fighting the cartel
Myanmar’s generals have amassed fortunes. Aye Min Thant highlights the movements aiming to stop profiteering.
Bringing Mexico’s missing out of the shadows
More than 37,000 people in Mexico are currently declared missing – seen as neither dead nor alive. Carlos Heras Rodríguez reports from Guadalajara on how the state has failed the victims’ families.
The volunteers shouldering Ukraine’s humanitarian response
Mutual aid networks in Ukraine have stepped up to support those in need across the country, writes Tina Burrett.
The squeeze on workers
To ensure a fairer future we will need to tackle business as usual, says Dinyar Godrej.
A look at Uzbekistan today
In December, the country elected the successor of long-time dictator
Karimov. But things might not get much better.
