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Fifteen years after his death, Stephen Jay Gould’s ideas have never been more vital.

Of particular interest is adoption of a proposed international policy for Québec solidaire based on the principles of opposition to imperialism and solidarity with the exploited and oppressed around a global justice (altermondialiste) agenda. The resolution has been debated for more than a year by the QS membership.

The TV show is striking a chord that the novel and movie did not. Maybe it’s because we’re starting to see bits of Gilead all around us.

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With Donald Trump and his ‘America first’ rhetoric, these groups are seeing a dramatic surge. It’s up to us to stop them

Trump doesn't lie to convince us of a falsehood, but to assert his power over reality.

“In an ideal world, governments, corporations, and other large institutions would be transparent by default. Unfortunately, the world is not ideal. Many institutions begin a slow creep toward being opaque and we need people who recognize that.” — Chelsea Manning

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Millions are threatened by famine, as Riyadh prepares an assault on the country’s key port.