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Strikes, strife, strategies and solidarity

Puerto Rico imports 85% of its food. It was once a thriving agricultural hub thanks to its tropical climate, rich biodiversity, and sustainable farming traditions. These farms are part of the agroecology movement that seeks food sovereignty.

After a yearlong battle, Indian farmers have forced Narendra Modi to repeal his neoliberal farm laws. The movement that took on Modi and won is a powerful blow against India’s ruling Hindu nationalists.

Here's looking at China, and reports from Chile, India, Sudan, France, Sri Lanka, and Denmark

From Brazil: Deep thoughts on electoral politics and fighting fascism

When popular struggles defy borders and demand statehood, and left views on the Palestine crisis

International Women's Day 2021, Rosa and the Paris Commune at 150, Vijay Prashad on the farmers' uprising, and more!

Street rage and strikes in South Africa, Myanmar, Thailand, and more news from four continents

Elections turn the tide in Ecuador and Haiti, and reports from Russia, Vietnam, India, and Google workers of the world!

The upcoming Biden administration must take action to protect the air, water, land and health of rural communities overrun and bankrupted by factory farms. Joe Biden’s plan for rural America does not mention any kind of comprehensive farm reform.