“What united us was empathy:” Community organizations help tackle hunger in Argentina
The pandemic brought with it more inequality and injustice. Grassroots movements responded with solidarity and organization and food for those who were struggling What will the world be like when we emerge from the pandemic? Will we have a fairer and more caring world? Will there be a decline in individualism and a debunking of […]
The Long Shadow of Hunger in India
From tribal communities in the forests to daily wage workers in the metros, hunger afflicted millions of Indians throughout the last year. Meanwhile, the central government had massive stocks of grain Newsclick The Covid-19 pandemic and the government’s ill-conceived and heartless response have left the people of India devastated. The unprecedented loss of jobs and […]
No Contract, No Snacks: Nabisco Workers on Strike
Nabisco workers recently lost their pensions. So when the company wanted to make even more changes to their contracts, Nabisco workers were already tired of making concessions to the bosses – and are now out on strike for a better contract! BCTGM Local 364 President Jesus Martinez in Portland, Or. and 20-year baker Steven James […]
Community at the heart of hunger struggle in South Africa
Akhona Kobese, 30, with potatoes harvested from the communal permaculture garden on land provided by Elundini Backpackers. (Photograph by Bonile Bam) Communal gardens and farming enterprises are the beginning of sustainable food sovereignty in South Africa, but a basic income grant is essential to address hunger in the shorter term. By Anna Majavu and […]
Eating with hope: Solidarity initiatives are the last resort for Brazil’s hungry
Over the past few years, an about-turn in policies saw a massive increase in hunger in Brazil. As the pandemic wreaked havoc, solidarity initiatives and donations, which feed close to 30% of the population, were all that stood between people and starvation. By Daniel Giovanaz and Pedro Stropasolas The abandonment of policies to combat […]
Hunger is the Story of Our Time
Hunger continues to take lives across the world, every day. This global failure stems from the very nature of capitalism itself. Vijay Prashad, Prasanth R., & Zoe Alexandra In May 1998, Cuba’s President Fidel Castro attended the World Health Assembly in Geneva, Switzerland. This is an annual meeting held by the World Health Organization (WHO). […]
Delivery Riders Battle Exploitation in Berlin
Berlin-based riders are walking off the job and resisting dangerous and exploitative working conditions at the Gorillas grocery delivery start-up through strikes, blockades and protests. While the company’s management fixates on rapid growth and expansion into the US market, these workers have vowed to not back down until their demands are met. @beitasiya spoke to […]
Was There a Coup in Tunisia? Expert Fadil Aliriza Breaks it Down
Tunisia is where the Arab uprisings erupted in December 2010, spreading east and ushering in 10 years of change, chaos, and wars. It’s also the only “Arab Spring” country that could claim some success in transitioning to democracy. That’s why many were shocked to see Tunisia’s President Kais Saied oust the government and freeze parliament, […]