The long-term effects of chemical weapons such as Agent Orange mean that the impact of war lasts well beyond a ceasefire
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Informed health policy needs to understand why ‘vaccine scepticism’ is rising
The reasons for distrust of governments’ responses to the pandemic cannot be put down solely to plain ignorance or wild conspiracies. KEVIN OVENDEN explains why a Marxist approach can assist our thinking
The catastrophe unfolding in Gaza – where Palestinians are freezing to death in tents – is not a natural disaster but a calculated outcome of Israel’s ongoing blockade, aid restrictions and continued violence, argues CLAUDIA WEBBE
CJ ATKINS argues that despite losing the election, Chile’s left remains big and organised and must unite to resist the new far-right government
Take a read of the latest Unite Hospitality Glasgow Strike Bulletin and hear from workers fighting for better pay and dignity at work
Alba party leader KENNY MacASKILL makes some suggestions on how to save our pubs and reduce irresponsible drinking
After years of austerity and denial under a new Reform UK council, a failing Send service was pushed into the spotlight by staff, unions and parents — culminating in a £1.3m funding boost and a 50% increase in front-line workers. MARTIN PORTER explains
SCEPTICISM in Western countries about taking some future coronavirus vaccine is growing even as the pandemic advances.
It is way beyond a minority fringe of “anti-vaxxers” opposed to all inoculation.
Public health professionals warn it cannot be answered just by shouting “stupid” at millions more people.
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