Tag Archives: human-rights

Brazil mine disaster a nightmare for BHP

Posted on November 10, 2015 by agogo22

Another BHP disaster on the scale of Ok Tedi in Papua New Guinea, which poured its tailings into the river rather than holding them in a dam, ruining large parts of PNG’s Western Province and the lives of 50,000 people… BHP Billiton … Continue reading →

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Humanitarian Imperialism: The New Doctrine of Imperial Right

Posted on September 17, 2015 by agogo22

Jean Bricmont’s concept “humanitarian imperialism” succinctly captures a dilemma that has faced Western leaders and the Western intellectual community since the collapse of the Soviet Union. From the origins of the Cold War, there was a reflexive justification for every … Continue reading →

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Homeless camp in court facing 4th eviction this year

Posted on September 9, 2015 by agogo22

The residents of the homeless camp once again appeared at the Civil Justice Courts on Monday facing eviction from the camps now situated on Oxford Road and King Street. The eviction order for the Oxford Rd site was sought by … Continue reading →

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Zodiac Heads – Ai WeiWei NY

Posted on September 5, 2012 by agogo22

Montage: Ai Weiwei / Zodiac Heads Sculptures Exhibit from Surpass Media LLC on Vimeo.

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