In The Arena - Land Expropriation
The land grab debate is next in the arena, and the world gathers to watch the spectacle.
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Portugal – National Survey: Increase in Psychoactive Drug Consumption
Portugal, the iconic example of drug liberalization that is quoted over and over, had a rough landing with the release of country’s latest drug statistics revealing much of this closely-watched human experiment.
Fracking KZN: Rhino 'Trash' and 'Spoil' - The Answer is Still No! - Submission for Public Comment Plans to Frack
The answer is still no and it’s not going to change! In fact we consider it an insult that Rhino Gas and Oil believes that returning to the table with a slightly amended and well-dressed proposition will so easily pull the wool over our eyes.
Our Environment, Fracking and Our Constitution
Drakensberg and KZN Midlands is the water factory for millions of people in the south eastern half of South Africa. An American owned company, Rhino Oil & Gas, has applied for a prospecting license for the already water stressed areas of Matatiele, Richmond, Eston, Pietermaritzburg, Hilton, Howick, Karkloof, Balgowan, Dargle, Kranskop, Weenen, Nkandla and Vryheid.
Becoming Slaves in the Name of Freedom?
In October 2016, without warning or public consultation, government announced plans to implement new legislation in the form of the “Hate Speech” and “Commercialization of Religion” bills, which will severely restrict the very freedoms that we as South African citizens have always enjoyed.
UK – Viewers of Child Sex Abuse Could Lose Homes
People who view images of child sex abuse could lose their homes or pensions under new US-style laws being proposed by a powerful coalition of children’s charities demanding action from the British government.
EU Set to Vote on Banning Porn
"The European Parliament will vote on a report, "Eliminating gender stereotypes in the EU", that could lead to a blanket ban on pornography in any form of media.
Health Experts on Pornography Addiction
According to Dines, a professor of sociology and women's studies at Wheelock College in Boston, 36% of Internet content is pornographic. Dines states that, online porn brings in total revenue of $3,000 per second. On average, one out of every four Internet searches is about porn. Pornography is the public health crisis of the digital age.
Canada News – Government to Conduct Countrywide Study on Harmful Porn Effects
The Canadian government has given the green light to Motion M-47 introduced by MP Arnold Viersen. This will lead to examining the harmful effects of pornography on Canadian citizens and explore options to protect children from sexually explicit online material.
Government Officials' Computers in Need of Porn Filters
Various groups are calling on government to fit anti-porn software on all government official's computers.