I have only ever known Julian Assange in detention. For nine years now, I have visited him in England bearing Australian news and solidarity. To Ellingham Hall I brought music and chocolate, to the Ecuadorian embassy I brought flannel shirts, Rake, Wizz Fizz and eucalyptus leaves, but to Belmarsh prison you can bring nothing—not a gift, not a book, not a piece of paper.
Economics
Bill Mitchell: Operationalising core Modern Monetary Theory principles – Part 2
This is the second and final part of this cameo set, which aims to clear up a few major blind spots in peoples’ embrace with Modern Monetary Theory (MMT). Read here
Environment
Peter Harris – Cop15: Lula Calls on Rich Nations to Give More to Protect Earth’s Ecosystems
EU has ruled out establishing a biodiversity fund as part of the Cop15 deal, a key demand from some developing countries. Read the article HERE.
Aviation
The Star – Britain: Campaigners win court challenge to block Heathrow expansion
Heathrow Airport’s controversial plans to build a third runway have been thrown into doubt after a court ruling. Read here
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