Tag: Spain
Lessons from Barcelona’s 8-year experiment in radical governance
Their victory reflected a decision by activists to move from occupying the town squares to taking over city halls, and it would have profound consequences for the future of one of Europe’s most prominent metropolitan areas.
Spain to ban plastic wrap for fruits and veggies
The plastic waste used to wrap fruits and vegetables has been opposed by environmental groups both in Spain and abroad.
Spain locks down & nationalizes private healthcare as coronavirus deaths double...
This comes as the Spanish government announced it is nationalizing hospitals and private healthcare companies to better manage the pandemic.
At major march in Madrid, indigenous & youth activists slam global...
Protesters marched through Madrid’s city center Friday night in a massive climate demonstration led by indigenous leaders and youth activists.
Running on Green New Deal and economic justice, socialists prevail in...
"Sánchez came out in support of the U.S. Green New Deal – sometimes translated as 'El New Deal Verde' or 'El Green New Deal de España' – in January and has campaigned on it throughout the election."
Spain not satisfied with CIA answers on embassy attack
Burglars sought files of Kim Jong-un adviser.
While state leaders make war, Spanish children march for peace
On this thirtieth march for international peace in commemoration of the day that Mahatma Gandhi was assassinated, the children sang “No to War,” “Yes to Peace,” “Save the Children,” “Friendship Yes, Violence No.”
Europe and the Middle East are both on the verge of...
From Catalonia to Kurdistan, long simmering regions are clamoring for their own states. But what good is being a state anymore?
Testing the limits of self-determination in Catalonia
“Stop this escalation of radicalism and disobedience once and for all.”
The Abdication of the Left
A crucial difference between the right and the left is that the right thrives on deepening divisions in society – “us” versus “them” – while the left, when successful, overcomes these cleavages through reforms that bridge them.
POPULAR
Uncertainty looms over Trump’s assassination attempt: FBI questions details
FBI Director Christopher Wray’s testimony reveals doubts about whether Donald Trump was hit by a bullet or shrapnel during an assassination attempt, raising questions about the investigation’s progress and transparency.
Vance’s popularity crisis: Can the RNC afford to keep him on the ticket?
Polling reveals deep unpopularity for GOP vice presidential nominee J.D. Vance, raising questions about the Republican Party’s strategy and the potential consequences for the 2024 election.
American healthcare workers demand Biden and Harris end support for Israeli assault on Gaza
As President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, American healthcare workers who volunteered in Gaza urge U.S. leaders to end Israel’s assault, citing the atrocities witnessed firsthand.
Public opposition to Project 2025 surges as Trump distances himself
Awareness and disapproval of Project 2025 increase significantly despite Trump’s attempts to disassociate from the controversial conservative policy agenda.
730 million people faced hunger last year: A global crisis demanding urgent action
The latest UN report reveals alarming levels of hunger and malnutrition, highlighting the need for urgent political and financial commitments to address food insecurity worldwide.