Jacob Chamberlain

UN Report Calls For Radical, Democratic Food System

Complete reversal, not reform, of global food system needed in favor of sustainable food sovereignty.

Jacob Chamberlain
By Jacob Chamberlain
Cambodia Sugar Cane

The current global food system needs to be "radically" and "democratically" changed in order to alleviate global hunger and serve human rights over the profits of major agribusiness corporations, according to a report released Monday by the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the right to food. “At the local, national and international levels,

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One Year After Death, Venezuelans Celebrate Legacy Of Hugo Chavez

Despite recent moves of opposition, support for successor Nicolas Maduro and socialist programs endures one year after the death of Chavez.

Jacob Chamberlain
By Jacob Chamberlain

Following a month of anti-government protests against Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, tens of thousands of government supporters filled the streets Wednesday to commemorate the one year anniversary of the death of Maduro's ally and predecessor, Hugo Chavez. As Reuters reports, "Tens of thousands of red-clad 'Chavistas' were gathering for

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Journalists Hold Global Day Of Action For Detained Al Jazeera Staff

The journalists could face up to 15 years in prison for what many say was the simple act of reporting on the actions of the Egyptian state.

Jacob Chamberlain
By Jacob Chamberlain
ALJ Journ

Journalists around the world took part in a global day of action Thursday in solidarity with a group of Al Jazeera journalists who have been imprisoned in Egypt, accused of terrorism, and scheduled to stand trial on March 5. The journalists could face up to 15 years in prison for what many say was the simple act of reporting on the actions of

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Fukushima Evacuation Order Lifted, But Motivations Questioned

Japan looks at long-term plan to re-populate homes near crippled plant as TEPCO continues precarious cleanup

Jacob Chamberlain
By Jacob Chamberlain
Japan Radiation Risk

A group of Fukushima residents were told on Sunday they could soon return to their homes three years after the massive nuclear catastrophe at the nearby power plant left a ghost town in its wake, though many residents remain suspicious of the overall safety of living in the area. "The decision comes despite sharp divisions among residents over

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FCC Proposes Toothless Rules In Fight For Net Neutrality

“Give the statement a speed-read and you might think the agency is moving in the right direction. There are some great buzzwords in there,” she writes. “But all this announcement does is kick the can down the road — the wrong road.”

Jacob Chamberlain
By Jacob Chamberlain
a silhouetted coaxial cable

Following an announcement by the Federal Communications Commission that it will issue new rules in the coming months to protect an open internet, communications advocates are crying foul, saying the FCC's promises are largely toothless and the agency has the power to do far more. The FCC announcement follows a ruling in a federal court last

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Serious Blow Dealt To US Unions In The South

VW workers vote against unionization in Chattanooga, following fierce campaign from outside interests

Jacob Chamberlain
By Jacob Chamberlain
Volkswagen Union

The United Auto Workers union was dealt a serious blow Friday when auto workers at a Volkswagen plant in Chattanooga, Tennessee voted against unionization in a closely watched fight that could have historical implications for the future of unions in the U.S. "The loss could further dent the prestige of the UAW, membership of which had plummeted

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More Crude Spilled In 2013 Than Previous Four Decades Combined

A surge in rail transport accounted for 800,000 gallons of spilled crude oil.

Jacob Chamberlain
By Jacob Chamberlain

More crude oil spilled from train accidents in 2013 alone than in the previous four decades combined—an alarming number reported by McClatchy News on Monday that points towards a drastic shift in the highly toxic, yet growing, crude oil business to rail transport. According to data from the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration,

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