Sweden’s Troubled Relationship with the Indigenous Sámi Community

In light of climate change concerns, a dangerous trend of “eco-colonialism” threatens indigenous rights, even in free and equal societies committed to renewable energy usage.

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Book Review: Queer Palestine and the Empire of Critique

Sa’ed Atshan illustrates the rise of the LGBTQ+ movement in Palestine and the resulting transnational queer movement which stands in solidarity with Palestinians. The existence of an “empire of critique” is also demonstrated, one which has restricted the growth of the Palestinian LGBTQ+ social movement.

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Book Review of “As Long as Grass Grows: The Indigenous Fight for Environmental Justice, from Colonisation to Standing Rock”

This review discusses Gilio-Whitaker’s holistic account of Indigenous environmental justice structured within contemporary and historical timelines, and highlights the work still required to decolonise knowledge production which continues to dictate social, environmental and legal systems.

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Ramifications of the Internet shutdowns in India

Internet shutdowns in India have been regularly used by the government to quell protests despite condemnation from the UN.

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