25th April 2024 Alerts (medialens.org) Tourists visiting Spanish cities like Córdoba, Toledo and Sevilla have the option of whiling away an hour or so at a ‘Museum of the Inquisition’, sometimes known as a ‘Gallery of Torture’. For around three euros, visitors can view an exotic range of devices used to impale, immolate,… Continue reading
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) speaks during a hearing on March 14, 2024 in Washington, D.C. (Photo: Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images) “Please, do not insult the intelligence of the American people by attempting to distract us from the immoral and illegal war policies of your extremist and racist government,” said the Vermont… Continue reading
Holocaust survivor Stephen Kapos (right) and descendants of Holocaust survivors take part in an April 13, 2024 London protest against the Gaza genocide. (Photo: @Aliwala786110/X) “There is a question of historical responsibility towards injustice, genocide, and fascism,” said Stephen Kapos. “If you are indifferent, if you do not take a… Continue reading
Federal Communications Commission Chair Jessica Rosenworcel attends the Paley International Council Summit in New York City on November 8, 2022. (Photo: Steven Ferdman/Getty Images) “Today marks the last day that internet service providers can continue to put profit over people,” said one advocate. JESSICA CORBETT Apr 25, 2024 (CommonDreams.org) Open… Continue reading
Robert Reich/Guardian UK Former Clinton Labor Secretary Robert Reich. (photo: Steve Russell/Toronto Star) 24 april 24 (RSN.org) Education is all about provocation. Without being provoked even young minds can remain stuck in old tracks The most important thing I teach my students is to seek out people who disagree with… Continue reading
Considering how to reduce the impact of conflicts of interest on psychedelic studies is essential to avoid public health risks. (Shutterstock) Published: April 22, 2024 3:18pm EDT Authors Disclosure statement Elisa Brietzke receives funding from PSI Foundation (unrelated to this article) and Queen’s University School of Medicine. Marco Solmi receives funding… Continue reading
by Randy Shaw on April 22, 2024 (BeyondChron.org) Activists and “No Business as Usual” Bridge blockades have become an increasingly common activist tactic. Last week’s Golden Gate Bridge blockage by Gaza war protesters is the most recent example. Do bridge blockades actually further protesters’ cause? Or support its goals by forcing public attention… Continue reading
by Sebastian on April 22, 2024 (BeyondChron.org) Van Ness Avenue Between Eddy And Ellis Streets. Earth Day is the time to reflect on the importance of environmental conservation and sustainability and encourage us to come together and take action as a community for a healthier planet and a brighter future. Walking around Cathedral Hill… Continue reading
by Randy Shaw on April 22, 2024 (BeyondChron.org) Momentum for Recovery Grows San Francisco is undergoing a transformation in how it perceives its drug crisis. Long wedded exclusively to harm reduction, forces across the city are pushing to prioritize recovery. The difference? The former approach promotes addiction while the latter offers people the… Continue reading
