US president-elect Donald Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the demagogic twins, seem to be on parallel paths with deadly desires to expand the borders of their respective countries. While Trump wants…Journalism for Citizens

2 天之前 · Photo courtesy of foodtank “We are rooting out waste. We are blocking woke programs. And we are exposing activities that run contrary to our national interests. None of this would be possible if these programs remained on autopilot.” US State Department, January 19, 2025 US President Donald Trump has ordered a 90 day pause on all foreign assistance and aid programmes, with a few exceptions ...

5 天之前 · The recent arrival of a boat full of Rohingyas in the country raises some associated questions. What is the responsibility of the government towards such vulnerable visitors and what was the fate of at least two similar groups who sought refuge in the island of compassion not too long ago? The ...

6 天之前 · Photo courtesy of news click What does a second Donald Trump presidency really mean, especially for women and minority rights not only in the US but also globally? (Un)fortunately, we have a considerable number of precedents to rely on. We still remember Trump’s first administration as US president and his attack on women’s rights including ethnic,

2008年4月10日 · Image shows version 2.0 of the site, launched in 2009. Groundviews is a citizens journalism website based in Sri Lanka. The site uses a range of genres and media to highlight alternative perspectives on governance, human rights, the arts and literature, peace-building and other issues. Disclaimer The content published herein is the sole responsibility of the

2025年1月24日 · The Ceylon Literary Festival took place in Colombo in celebration of Sri Lanka’s art, culture and creativity. The three day programme was packed with a variety of talks with authors, podcasters, researchers, novelists, poets, playwrights, screenwriters, directors and journalists. Razeen Sally, a ...

2024年12月30日 · By January 2022 Sri Lanka was well on its way to becoming a failed state. Bankrupt, riddled with corruption from top to bottom and at the mercy of evil leaders, the country was on the edge of an abyss. It fitted the definition of a kakistocracy perfectly – a state governed by its least suitable or competent citizens and characterized by corruption, nepotism, incompetence, inefficiency ...

2024年11月19日 · Photo courtesy of Hindustan Times Reflecting on the recent elections in both Sri Lanka and the US is an interesting exercise particularly because, as the two countries now have synchronized election cycles, comparisons and contrasts are readily evident. The US has presented itself for decades as a beacon of democracy: progressive and inclusive and an

2024年11月23日 · Photo courtesy of AP There has been growing public concern over the recent weeks about happenings in Arugam Bay. This analysis adds to the discourse. Democratic states are obliged to protect all people within its borders whether citizens or non-citizens. Non-citizens include tourists on short stays subject to the law of the land they visit.

2024年11月2日 · Photo courtesy of UN Habitat During this campaign year there are various discourses by political parties and alliances about how to develop the country or bring development in order to address the current problems faced by the people, institutions and the government. The Central Bank has its own formulae to address the debt problem. The