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European Regulators Announce Antitrust Probes Into Facebook's Ad Data Collection

Facebook "collects vast troves of data on the activities of users of its social network and beyond, enabling it to target specific customer groups," said the European Commission's executive vice president for competition.

Andrea Germanos · Jun 4, 2021

A protester with "Raging Grannies" holds a sign

Watchdog Shines Light on Big Pharma's 'Fierce' EU Lobbying Campaign Against Vaccine Patent Waiver

Jake Johnson · Jun 1, 2021

Cyberattack Against Globe's Largest Meat Company Shutters Slaughterhouses, Roils Markets Worldwide

Julia Conley · Jun 1, 2021

'Not Another Nickel,' Says Progressive Jewish Group as Israel Plans to Request $1 Billion More in US Military Aid

Jake Johnson · Jun 1, 2021

'A Huge Victory': Migrant Advocates Cheer End of 'Remain in Mexico' Asylum Policy

Brett Wilkins · Jun 1, 2021

Biden 'Well-Prepared to Answer for This,' Says Snowden After Report Denmark Helped US Spy on Merkel

The whistleblower wrote that Biden "was deeply involved in this scandal the first time around."

Andrea Germanos · May 31, 2021

As Tourism Returns, We Can't Allow Cruise Companies to Destroy Coral Reefs for Profit

The Covid-19 pandemic put much of the tourism industry on hold. Once restrictions are lifted, we need to be wary of what comes next.

Kelly Heber Dunning · May 31, 2021

Why Proposed New Israeli PM—Extreme-Right Naftali "I've Killed a Lot of Arabs" Bennett—Is Even Worse for Palestinians Than Netanyahu

Bennett openly advocates annexing all of the Palestinian West Bank to Israel.

Juan Cole · May 31, 2021

'Mowing the Grass' No More: How Palestinian Resistance Altered the Equation

The incredible amount of global solidarity which made headline news all over the world was a clear indication that the many years of preparedness at a grassroots level have paid off.

Ramzy Baroud · May 31, 2021

Why We Need a Strong Global Ocean Treaty

We must ensure that rich companies and nations stop this destruction of life in the oceans, which not only impoverishes wildlife but also the coastal communities that are truly dependent on small-scale fishing for survival.

Daniel Bengtsson · May 30, 2021

UN Human Rights Chief Calls for 'End to All Forms of Violence' After Troops Deployed Over Colombian Protests

Dozens of people have died during the past month of demonstrations, which have been met with deadly attacks by the nation's law enforcement.

Jessica Corbett · May 30, 2021

England's Covid Evictions Ban Is Ending—And Renters Face an Uncertain Future

Two years after the government first promised to abolish Section 21 "no-fault" evictions, tenants must wait some more.

Chaminda Jayanetti · May 30, 2021

Energy Road Map Charts Challenging Course to Oil-Free Future

By 2050, 90% of global electricity generation could come from renewable sources, 70% from solar photovoltaic and wind.

David Suzuki · May 29, 2021

Kushner's Abraham Accords Didn't Produce Israel-Palestine Peace and Are Increasingly Irrelevant

When the Palestinian-Israeli conflict blew up this spring, the Palestinians showed that they were refusing to go quietly and to just drop dead, as Mr. Kushner clearly desired from them.

Juan Cole · May 29, 2021

Israeli Airstrikes on Gaza 'May Constitute War Crimes,' Says UN Human Rights Chief

"Unless the root causes of this violence are addressed, it will sadly be a matter of time until the next round of violence commences," said Michelle Bachelet.

Kenny Stancil · May 27, 2021

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