By J W Jackie RENO, Nevada, USA (IDN) — Thirty years after the Americans With Disabilities Act was passed in the U.S. to make the country and the internet more accessible, the glaring problems with digital accessibility can no longer be ignored. Whether it’s access to healthcare, work and education, or even state government websites, […]
Solving the Ferderal Cat Problem in The United States
By J W Jackie RENO, Nevada, USA (IDN) — It is estimated that between 60 and 160 million feral cats roam the United States. Generally defined as unsocialised “wild” cats, their ability to reproduce quickly has begged for the problem to be addressed for quite some time. With non-profit organisations working to address the issue […]
The US Department of Defense Announces New Strategies for the Middle East and Space Force
By J C Suresh WASHINGRTON, D.C. (IDN) – The U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) has announced that changing Middle East situation means changes for Israel. In another press release it said, partnerships are key to Space Force delivering warfighting capabilities. In the first release on January 15 it said: in a sign of the changing […]
How the U.S. Is Locking Out China from Latin America and the Caribbean
Viewpoint by Vijay Prashad * NORTHAMPTON, Massachusetts (IDN) – On August 20, 2018, El Salvador’s leftist president Salvador Sánchez Cerén announced on national television that El Salvador would break its ties with Taiwan and recognize the People’s Republic of China. This was in accord with international law, said Sánchez Cerén, and it would bring “great […]
U.S. Upsets Election of African Candidate for Top World Trade Post
By Lisa Vives, Global Information Network NEW YORK (IDN) – Backed by an overwhelming number of World Trade Organization (WTO) delegates, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala was on a fast track to become the head of the global trade group. Dr. Okonjo-Iweala was set to become the first woman and first African to lead the global trade […]
The nomination of Kamala Harris Attracts Great Attention in Neighbouring Canada
By Suresh Jaura TORONTO (IDN) – Any student of world affairs may know the phrase “when America sneezes, the world catches a cold.” What the phrase means, of course, is that what happens in America affects the rest of the world, be it for good or bad. It is no surprise, therefore, that citizens and […]
Green Light for Magic Mushrooms to Fight Incurable Cancer
By Lisa Wohl The writer is a Healthcare Reporter based in the United States. FLORIDA, USA (IDN) – Four Canadian patients battling incurable cancer were approved by the federal Minister of Health, the Patty Hajdu, to incorporate psilocybin therapy in their end-of-life treatment. According to advocacy group TheraPsil, this group of four patients represent the […]
From Lotus Goddess to Holy Basil: Transnational Racio-scapes in US Presidential Politics
By Radhika Parameswaran and Pallavi Rao * BLOOMINGTON, USA (IDN) – On June 27, 2019, the night of the second Democratic primary debate, Donald Trump Jr. shared and deleted a tweet posted by the right-wing provocateur Ali Alexander. Alexander’s social media post alleged that presidential candidate Kamala Devi Harris was “not an American Black” because […]
Deployment of Federal Troops to Democratic-Run Cities Is Extreme Even for Trump
Viewpoint by Sonali Kolhatkar This article was produced by Economy for All, a project of the Independent Media Institute. Sonali Kolhatkar is the founder, host and executive producer of “Rising Up With Sonali,” a television and radio show that airs on Free Speech TV and Pacifica stations. LOS ANGELES (IDN) – President Donald Trump’s recent […]
The Pandemic of Racism in America
Viewpoint by Dr Alon Ben-Meir The writer is a professor of international relations at the Center for Global Affairs at New York University (NYU). He teaches courses on international negotiation and Middle Eastern studies. NEW YORK (IDN) – The rage, desperation, and determination which continue to bring tens of thousands of Americans to the streets […]