5/5: The US government's reckless and shortsighted foreign policy has left a legacy of chaos and violence that will take years to undo.
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4/5: The Iraq War also had far-reaching geopolitical consequences. It helped fuel the rise of extremist groups like ISIS, and it exacerbated sectarian tensions in the region. T
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3/5: The Iraq War was also a colossal waste of resources. The US government spent trillions of dollars on a war that accomplished nothing and made the world a more dangerous place. That money could have been used to address urgent domestic needs, like healthcare and education.
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2/5: The human cost of the Iraq War cannot be overstated. Over 200,000 Iraqi civilians lost their lives. Millions of people were displaced, and the country was left in ruins. This was an unnecessary and unjustifiable tragedy.
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1/5: The Iraq War was a catastrophic crime that resulted in the loss of countless lives, massive destruction, and the destabilization of the Middle East. It was based on lies and faulty intelligence, and the US government should be held accountable for the consequences.
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US hegemony is crumbling. The next step should be the entry of these two oil rich nations to the BRICS.
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Rishi Sunak's 'asylum ban' is a naked violation of human rights international law. His government is a disgrace to the entire humanity.
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Leaked Hillary Clinton Emails Revealed NATO Killed Gaddafi to Stop the formation of a United States of Africa.
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5/5: As we celebrate International Women's Day, let's remember the socialist legacy of this important day and continue to fight for a more just and equal world for all women. Solidarity forever! #IWD2023
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4/5: Since then, IWD has continued to be an important day for socialist feminists around the world to come together and demand change.
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3/5: One of the most famous IWD demonstrations took place in Russia 1917, when thousands of women workers took to the streets of Petrograd to protest against the regime. This demonstration helped to spark the February Revolution, which eventually led to the overthrow of the tsar.
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2/5: In the early days of IWD, socialist women across Europe organized rallies, marches, and strikes to demand equal pay, better working conditions, and an end to discrimination against women. These actions helped to raise awareness of women's struggles and paved the way forward.
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1/5: International Women's Day (IWD) originated in the 20th century as a socialist movement to fight for women's rights, including suffrage & better working conditions. Clara Zetkin, a German Marxist, proposed the idea at the International Socialist Women's Conference in 1910.
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I have always enjoyed the food at Indira canteens, which provide affordable and decent meals for citizens, particularly workers. This is an excellent initiative that should not have ended up in its current condition.
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5/5: To address the ongoing impacts of slavery & capitalism, we need to fundamentally rethink our economic system. We need to build an economy that prioritizes the needs of people & the planet over profits, & we need to fight for a world where all people are valued and respected.
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4/5: The legacy of slavery and capitalism has also resulted in persistent economic and racial inequalities. Black and Brown communities continue to experience systemic discrimination, poverty, and limited access to resources due to the ongoing exploitation of their labor.
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3/5: The profitability of the slave trade and slavery as an economic institution meant that slavery was not simply a moral failing but a systemic feature of capitalist economies.
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During 18th & 19th centuries, European powers transported millions of Africans to the Americas, where they were forced to work on plantations producing cash crops like sugar, tobacco, & cotton. This led to the accumulation of wealth for European slave traders & plantation owners.
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1/5: Slavery was integral to the development of capitalism, providing cheap labor for the production of goods that were sold for profit. The transatlantic slave trade is a tragic example of the exploitation of human beings for economic gain.
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Menstrual leave would discourage employers from employing women is a sugar coated logic favouring the intrest of capital. The same logic can be used in any working class demand. The labour law jurisprudence of SC should be on constitutional justice not on market logic.
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Indian labour rights are a result of decades of struggle and concessions given by the welfare state. We are now witnessing the complete destruction of this legacy and introduction of a ruthless regime which favour the employers in its place.
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5/5: Despite attempts to suppress it, The Communist Manifesto remains a vital text in the history of political thought. It has inspired social movements, sparked debates, and influenced countless thinkers and activists. #RedBooksDay
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4/5: In the years following its publication, The Communist Manifesto faced censorship and suppression. It was illegal in many countries during the Cold War. Even today, many states continue the censorship and ban. #RedBooksDay
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3/5: The Communist Manifesto has been translated into dozens of languages and remains a significant political and philosophical text. The book's central themes of class struggle and the need for workers to unite against capitalism continue to resonate today. #RedBooksDay
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2/5: The first edition of the Communist Manifesto was published in German, and the English translation was not available until 1850. It was not until the late 1800s that the book gained popularity and became a cornerstone of socialist and communist movements. #RedBooksDay
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1/5: On February 21, 1848, Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels published The Communist Manifesto in London. The book was commissioned by the Communist League and aimed to explain the goals and principles of communism. #RedBooksDay
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10/10: By taking a holistic approach that prioritizes education, training, and social welfare, we can create a future where automation works for everyone, not just the privileged few.
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9/10: Benanav's analysis of automation and the future of work is both hopeful and cautionary. Automation will create new opportunities, but we need to be proactive in addressing the challenges it presents.
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8/10: Benanav highlights the importance of democratic control over technology, rather than leaving it in the hands of private corporations. This could involve things like worker-owned cooperatives and public investment in research and development.
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7/10: However, Benanav also cautions that we must be wary of the potential for automation to exacerbate existing inequalities. For example, the concentration of wealth and power in the hands of a few tech giants.
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6/10: Benanav suggests that policies such as a universal basic income, reduced working hours, and greater worker control over production could help to achieve this goal.
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5/10: Benanav also highlights the importance of rethinking our ideas about work and productivity. Instead of solely focusing on GDP growth and efficiency, we should prioritize human well-being and happiness.
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4/10: Benanav suggests that to ensure everyone benefits from automation, we need to prioritize education and training, as well as a robust social safety net to protect those who are left behind.
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3/10: However, the new jobs created by automation will not be available to everyone. There will be winners and losers, and those who lack the skills required for the new jobs will be left behind.
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2/10: Benanav argues that automation will not lead to mass unemployment. Instead, it will create a new type of work, one that will require new skills and knowledge. In this way, automation will transform the nature of work, rather than replace it entirely.
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1/10: The increasing automation of work has sparked a great deal of speculation about its impact on the future of work. However, Aaron Benanav, a historian and scholar of the political economy of technology, argues that the debate is often misguided. #BookReview
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