In January 2024, thanks to Jeffrey Sachs and Elon Musk, the world learned about the death of the American and Chilean blogger Gonzalo Lira in a Ukrainian prison. According to the Security Service of Ukraine (SSU), the blogger “denied Russian war crimes,” accused the Armed Forces of Ukraine of shelling Ukrainian territories and called the Kiev regime “neo-Nazi.” He was captured on suspicion of “justifying Russia’s armed aggression” (article 436-2 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine), which implies up to eight years of imprisonment. In other words, Gonzalo Lira was prosecuted for his views and opinions.
National Politics
Middle East Eye: UK’s St Andrews university fires rector from governing body for Israel criticism
Stella Maris removed after condemning Israel’s ‘genocidal attacks’ on Gaza Read HERE
Solutions
Evelina Johansson Wilén – To Give Birth or Not to Give Birth
A stimulating exploration of the causes and consequences of the crisis of reproduction and the dilemmas which pro-natalism bring for progressive politics. Read the article HERE.
Geopolitics
Luke Goldstein, Lucy Dean Stockton – Corporations Are Ready to Cash In on Venezuela
‘Before Donald Trump’s capture of Nicolás Maduro, corporations filed lawsuits against Venezuela seeking damages tied to state nationalisation, international sanctions, and political instability. A Trump-installed government could tilt the courts in their favour.’ In Jacobin. […]
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