Tens of thousands of people, led by indigenous leaders, are expected to again bring Ecuador to a standstill today in massive ongoing anti-government protests. Demonstrators flooded the streets of Quito Tuesday to decry government-imposed austerity measures and a steep hike in fuel prices, despite a severe police crackdown. Civil unrest has been growing since President … Continued
Tens of thousands of people, led by indigenous leaders, are expected to again bring Ecuador to a standstill today in massive ongoing anti-government protests. Demonstrators flooded the streets of Quito Tuesday to decry government-imposed austerity measures and a steep hike in fuel prices, despite a severe police crackdown. Civil unrest has been growing since President … Continued
Jacob Lesner-Buxton joins our crew for 30 minutes of analysis and reflection on the events of 2017 for people with disabilities. Some topics: 1. U.S. involved wars cause death and disability in Afghanistan, Mexico, Syria, Iraq, Yemen and elsewhere 2. Electronic Visit Verification to be required in California IHSS homes 3. Trump – Defeat of … Continued
Syria’s chemical attack killing over a hundred civilians could be seen by Donald Trump as an impetus for US military action. We’ll turn to Middle East expert Stephen Zunes for what the attack means. And, as Democrats vote to filibuster the confirmation vote on Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch, Republicans prepare to use the so-called … Continued
