The story of Chief Joseph and his refusal to bow to the treacherous US Federal government is the stuff of legend. The pursuit of his people by US Cavalry detachments makes for a great story with an all too familiar and heart-rending ending. The treatment of the indigenous people by the colonials from Europe is […]
The First Nations peoples of the Americas have all been very badly treated by European colonizers of the past. They were abused, dispossessed and often slaughtered in genocidal policies not fully acknowledged by those responsible. Among the best known of all North American indigenous populations were the Blackfoot, who straddled the modern US/Canadian border. Today, […]
By Dan Bloom and Tom McTague, Deputy Political Editor for MailOnline •New claims reportedly made in written statements by two retired officers •Emerged after witness ‘Nick’ claimed he saw Tory MP throttle a boy, 12 •Scandal revolves round Elm Guest House and Dolphin Square in London •Two journalists say they were barred from reporting for […] […]
Sometimes, it is disheartening to see how state forces use their powers to oppress and even murder their citizens. The Black community of the US has went through, and continues to go through, a torrid time at the bloodied hands of official power. Certain members of that community who escapes the bonds of debt and […]
It’s shocking to think of how badly First Nations people were treated by the various colonial administrations across the world. Of course, it was always the indigenous children who suffered the most. In Canada, a nation that today prides itself upon being pluralist, democratic and humanitarian, the authorities were every bit as bad as those […]
Here is a selection of clips where some of the children in our too cynical world demonstrate to the adults what it means to be a good person. Perhaps, if these youngsters go on to be community and national leaders, there will be hope for us all. If you enjoyed this, please share it with […]
Any moves by government to increase the surveillance of citizens must be regarded with both suspicion and caution by all who are aware of the future pitfalls of such measures. After all, it said that absolute power corrupts absolutely for a reason. Should the public sit aback whilst their civil liberties are being gradually eroded, […]
The issue of the ‘Free media’ is spoken of a lot these days. Debate rages around what constitutes Free Speech. Who exactly determines what is and isn’t appropriate? Mark Zuckerberg appears to believe that he should decide, others feel differently. As the citizenry rely on the media for their information, the sources of that data […]
This article looks at the emergence of unmanned military vehicles in the Russian arsenal. It appears that life is beginning to imitate ‘art’ as the sci-fi of the silver screen makes its way onto the streets of our towns and villages. It could be argued that the script-writers of today are shaping the battlefields of […]
Anyone familiar with the workings of Facebook will be aware that the social media giant contains a number of clear political biases. For example, Facebook has decreed that Zionism is to be protected within its environs.This is a partisan position on a geopolitical issue. When we look at Zuckerberg himself, and assess his bona fides, […]
This is 26-year-old Ethan Saylor, killed in a Maryland movie theater in 2013 by three off-duty sheriff’s deputies who were working security. Mr. Saylor, who had Down Syndrome and an IQ of 40, had been ordered to leave the theater and had refused. He wanted to see the movie again and to wait for his […]
Our world can be a cold and cynical place at times. War, death, poverty, abuse, greed, selfishness and pain is prevalent in every nation, and the much reported globe is covered by media with an agenda. Sadly, suffering and pain sells copies of newspapers. Yet, in this sequence of clips, we get to see how […]
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