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The battle cry of democracy is heard far and wide

A better world’s in birth

Wins, losses and deep thoughts

The Freedom Charter’s vision will not be won on moral terms alone. It will require effective political organisation, ideological clarity and courage. The charter was born of struggle. It must now be defended and renewed through struggle.

In honor of the late Archbishop Desmond Tutu, and all those who refuse to be silenced on Israeli apartheid and genocide by bogus claims that denouncing those abuses amounts to hatred of Jews. Written in 2007, re-posted by the author this past week.

Why Zuckerberg Is Sucking Up to Trump. The Sexy Paradox That Stumped Darwin. Why Putin Believes the War Is Defensive. Trump Blasts South Africa for “White Genocide” | The Daily Show. Trump and the Press | John Oliver.

Pretoria must now accept that Washington will inflame racial tensions in South Africa for the foreseeable future. What happens in our country is no longer just a foreign-policy file, but a live domestic wedge issue in MAGA-world. 

The history of anti-colonial organizing shows there is room for joint struggle — but only if the partnership aims to promote true equality and justice.

Democracy not rearmament