Corporate colonialism? Why even ask a state for approval?
https://www.africanews.com/2026/02/09/namibia-says-it-wasnt-notified-of-totalenergies-and-petrobras-deal-for-offshore-licence/

In Fahrenheit 451, the abolition of reading began with tech companies simplifying books into summaries that you could read in five minutes. Because people no longer engaged with the texts, they forgot how to think. Then came the book-burnings.

Very cool how every piece of digital technology is now purposively designed to breed illiteracy
https://t.me/Bad_Memes_By_Tank/149950

TIL foreigner female workers(domestic helpers) must get the pregnant test every six months and if they get tested with pregnancy, they will be deported right away from Singapore. [source, comments]

Wieder viel gelernt über stationierte GIs in der deutschen Provinz, New Orleans und dem was als Jazz vermarktet wurde. https://diffus.de/p/podcasts/juju-rogers-zu-gast-im-podcast-zum-dorfkrug-this-is-schweinfurt-not-america/

Song of the Day ✊🏾🐷: https://jakartarecords-label.bandcamp.com/track/willy-suxx-prod-freddy-bracker

Good Idea: Start a free store

https://www.shareable.net/how-to/how-to-start-a-free-store-in-your-community/

If you’re tired of seeing good stuff thrown away while neighbors go without, start a free store.
A free store is simple. Anyone can take what they need. Anyone can leave what they can...

Pick somewhere easy to access and easy for you to check on. A quiet side street, outside your home, near a community fridge, or even a vacant storefront can work. Good lighting and wheelchair access matter.

Keep it simple at first.
One sturdy bookshelf is enough. Add a clear sign that explains what it is and how it works. Secure it so it does not tip. Protect it from rain if it is outside.

Decide what you will accept.
Start small. Maybe just books. Or kitchenware. Or toiletries. Be clear. Post what is and is not allowed. If you bend the rules once, it gets messy fast.

Build a small team.
You can begin alone, but it is easier with help. A few neighbors to check on it daily makes a big difference. Create a group chat so everyone can stay in the loop.

Check it often.
Tidy it up. Remove items that sit too long. Keep it clean and welcoming. A cared for space stays cared for.

Spread the word.
Tell neighbors. Post in local groups. Put up a flyer. Make it easy for people to get involved.

Most of all, treat it like what it is: a shared space. Be friendly. Stay flexible. You will not control everything, and that is okay. Start small. Let it grow with your community

Thanks to @hydroxyl for sharing

#Community
#MutualAid
#SharingEconomy
#LocalAction
#Commons

https://ieji.de/@MinistryOfGoodIdeas/116053057867678659

Autoritarismus in den USA: «Ich habe die Gefahr unterschätzt»

In seiner zweiten Amtszeit handle US-Präsident Donald Trump deutlich drakonischer, sagt der Politikwissenschaftler Corey Robin. Hoffnung setzt er auf Zohran Mamdani, der eine echte Partei aufbaue – «nicht wie die Demokrat:innen».

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via WOZ Die Wochenzeitung - International (author: Lukas Hermsmeier)

Mindestlohn in Luzern: Historisch – oder nur ein kurzes Aufatmen?

Ab Neujahr gilt in der Stadt Luzern ein gesetzlicher Mindestlohn. Für wie lange, ist jedoch unklar: Eine bürgerliche Allianz aus Stadt und Kanton will ihn gleich wieder abschaffen.

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via WOZ Die Wochenzeitung - Schweiz (author: Adrian Riklin)

Africa Elects has recently expanded its web resources. Among these additions are pages highlighting the compositions of the AU Assembly and the East African Legislative Assembly, and a page explaining the various electoral systems in use in Africa.

https://africaelects.com/

They publish this article and the UK boomer comment section goes nuts and try to contest that the SVP is far right. And just for the record this isn't the first referendum that the FAR-RIGHT, NATIONALIST, POPULIST SVP succesfully brings to the ballots. But sadly enough the idea of capping the maximum of inhabitants has a long tradition. First time it happened was in the late 60s/early 70s with referendums by James Schwarzenbach (the prototype and role model of every European rightwing populist) targeting Italians. About twenty years ago there was another referendum (obviously the voters said no) initiated by the FDP (liberal/radical, the party that founded the modern federal state in Switzerland, they are centre-right on the political spectrum just like the democrats in the US) who wanted to limit the total population at 8 million. I don't even bother to give you arguments about this new referendum. Everything about it is just plain stupid and irrational.

Every single political scientist will put the SVP on the far-right of the spectrum. In fact the party is one of the most far right parties in whole of Europe. So FUCKING STOP normalizing rightwing xenophobia and racism by saying that this party is centre of the political spectrum.

Switzerland to vote on far-right proposal to cap population at 10 million https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/feb/12/switzerland-to-vote-on-far-right-proposal-to-cap-population-at-10-million