Sentimentality Around Animal Suffering Arises out of Notions of Human Supremacy
Modern animal welfarism is linked to the idea that humans are superior and have the right of guardianship over other species.
How a “Declared Foreigner” in Assam Is Fighting a Losing Legal Battle
The Gauhati High Court recently turned down a petition against a Foreigner Tribunal order, denying 54-year old Dulal Uddin his Indian citizenship.
“Everyone is Watching”: Two California Women on Racism and #BlackLivesMatter
Two graduate students from California talk about racism, the BLM movement, and the ongoing George Floyd protests in the US.
With Trump in the White House, the Fight for Racial Justice Gets Nastier
As protests over George Floyd's murder sweep America, the President flirts with authoritarianism. From here, things could go either way.
A Strategy for Post-Coronavirus Political Mobilisation
As right-wing leaders move to strengthen their grip during the COVID-19 pandemic, the governed people of the world must push back tactfully and cohesively.
COVID-19 Lockdown in India: Migrant Workers Continue to Suffer
Two recent reports reveal how India's migrant workforce still remains cut off from critical benefits, despite a stimulus package.
Confronting COVID-19 — Beyond Lockdowns and Curfews
Blanket lockdowns, like the one currently in place in India, may not be effective in checking COVID-19 transmissions. They surely create dangerous states of exception, though.