The world’s poor are still losing out. They need a better deal, argues Dinyar Godrej.
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A word with Shazia Mirza
Comedian Shazia Mirza reveals her inspirations, fears and political passions.
Forest bathing
Escaping the pressures of modern life in Japan. By Tina Burrett and Christopher Simons.
- Tina Burrett
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The demoralized mind
John F Schumaker asks how we can treat our sick culture and make ourselves well.
- John Schumaker
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- 28 Apr 2016
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Mixed Media: Books
This month’s book reviews, from Angry White People to a Girl in Exile.
- New Internationalist Editorial
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One woman’s victory against a mining giant in Peru
Máxima Acuña has just won the Goldman Prize for her resistance against a gold mine – but why are women’s bodies on the frontlines of resistance to extractivism? asks Sian Cowman.
- Sian Cowman
- Web
- 27 Apr 2016
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Net gains for politicians
Steve Parry explains why politicians and the internet don’t get on. PLUS: Polyp’s Big Bad World cartoon.
- Steve Parry
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Blogs
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- 4 May 2016
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The Panama Papers: a podcast special
The latest taxcast from the Tax Justice Network discusses the biggest offshore leak in history.
- Naomi Fowler
- 3 May 2016
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Ethiopia drought: on the edge of a crisis
Up to 10 million people are currently facing famine, reports Nicola Kelly.
- Nicola Kelly
- 29 Apr 2016
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2016: The Year of the Fashion Revolution
What did this year’s Fashion Revolution movement teach us? And what can the next generation do to change the current state of fast-fashion?
- Kelsi Farrington
- 28 Apr 2016
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Children and adolescents forgotten by HIV policymakers
Iris Gonzales asks why the most vulnerable are at the bottom of the priority list.
- Iris Gonzales
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