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NEW EU PLOT TO TAX OUR FOOD
Source: Guardian THE threat of a double tax raid on millions of Britons by the European Union caused uproar last night. Business leaders condemned moves by Brussels to seize control of VAT on thousands of everyday items. It could send … Continue reading
China Warns Australia to Choose “Godfather” – China or U.S.
John Daly oilprice.com It is rare in diplomatic circles for governments to speak bluntly, particularly in the Orient, where manners are highly prized. The exceptions to this rule are retired military officers, who are often able to voice sentiments too … Continue reading
Amid international protests, intellectuals and activists issue manifesto for global democracy
Source: UNPACampaign Intellectuals Naomi Klein, Vandana Shiva, Noam Chomsky, Eduardo Galeano and Michael Hardt as well as mass-protest organizers and activists have issued a manifesto that includes a strong call for global democracy and, in particular, democratic rule over the … Continue reading
How Corporations Like Monsanto Have Hijacked Higher Education
Jill Richardson AlterNet When I approached professors to discuss research projects addressing organic agriculture in farmer’s markets, the first one told me that ‘no one cares about people selling food in parking lots on the other side of the train … Continue reading