Author: Kontrast.at

– Advertisement – Jason Stanley is not surprised, astonished, or speechless when following the policies of Donald Trump and his inner circle. He is a philosopher, a theorist of fascism, and has taught at Yale University for many years. “Donald Trump is an autocrat” – for Stanley, this is beyond dispute. He goes even further. […]

– Advertisement – A new drug could revolutionise the fight against HIV: studies show it offers almost complete protection. Yet, of all things, the high price of the injection threatened to slow down its roll-out. The pharmaceutical company that developed the drug was charging $14,000 per dose. However, the health initiative ‘Unitaid’ has now announced […]

– Advertisement – Trump is back in the White House, there is conflict in Europe and the Middle East, the climate crisis is worsening, and right-wing parties are celebrating successes in many countries. Scrolling through social media, one quickly gets the feeling that things are going downhill everywhere. Yet this picture is not accurate. From […]

The rise of „Tradwives“ has certainly led many to believe that a return to traditional role models is key to higher birth rates. But a new study suggests that the solution lies much more in men taking on more responsibility at home. Because women are more likely to have children where they have the security […]

How dangerous is London really? Violent videos and posts about ‘London crime’ dominate social media, reinforcing the image of the British capital – a narrative that is exploited politically by right-wing politicians. According to surveys, more and more Britons therefore consider London to be unsafe. But the figures tell a different story: violent crime has […]

The community of Knoydart in the Scottish Highlands lives according to ancient clan structures. The residents work together in solidarity, with profits going back to the community and thus benefiting everyone. Electricity is produced independently via a small hydroelectric power plant, forests are reforested, and native animal species are protected. This makes Knoydart not only […]

Since billionaires took control of the US television network CBS, it has become a conservative opinion factory. The case is a prime example of how financial power can transform traditional media into right-wing propaganda channels. The media company Columbia Broadcasting System was founded in New York in 1927. Since then, CBS has been one of […]

Every working person has to pay taxes. Large companies with billions in turnover, on the other hand, use a variety of methods to avoid paying taxes. As a result, they often pay even less tax than their employees. Companies conceal or shift profits—and our state coffers remain empty. We shed light on the tax tricks […]

After the U.S. military operation against Venezuela, U.S. President Donald Trump made it clear that he has other countries in his sights. Alongside threats directed at Colombia, Cuba, and Mexico, he declared that the United States must also control Greenland — for the sake of “national security.” Since Trump’s first term, some of the world’s […]

Norway has had a wealth tax for more than 130 years – and it still enjoys broad public support today. In this interview, Roger Bjørnstad, chief economist of the Norwegian Confederation of Trade Unions, explains why. He talks about disinformation campaigns run by wealthy opponents and about the shift in media coverage, as outlets ultimately […]