(2020-09-17). New Simón Bolívar Institute for Peace and Solidarity Among Peoples: A Refreshing Contribution from Venezuela to the World. globalresearch.ca The founding of the Simón Bolívar Institute for Peace and Solidarity Among Peoples on September 6, 2020 marks a new political milestone. In the most difficult of circumstances, having to cope with not only the U.S. and Canadian sanctions but …
(2020-09-17). Professional athlete strikes inspire other workers. workers.org 
The following article is based on a talk given during a Sept. 10 webinar, "Workers Defend Black Lives," sponsored by Workers World Party. View webinar at tinyurl.com/y6m9z593. National Football League football is the most popular U.S. professional sport, with 32 teams at a combined worth of $91 billion. So when . . . |
(2020-09-17). Fact Checking Democratic and Republican Conventions. counterpunch.org 
When capitalism's billionaire twin parties convene every four years to select their would—be head-of-state, it's important to get the facts straight. Critical readers in my near-octogenarian generation — the same as Donald Trump's and Joseph Biden's — should have a basic familiarity with historically established facts. I leave it to younger observers of these two
(2020-09-17). Rich countries corner nearly 51% supply of five major COVID-19 vaccine candidates: Oxfam. peoplesdispatch.org According to a recent study by Oxfam International, wealthy nations, which account for nearly 13% of the global population, have cornered a lion's share of supply deals for vaccine candidates in phase-3 of the clinical trials…
(2020-09-17). Journalists roast reporter who claims Trump-Russia story was 'buried' despite years of non-stop coverage. rt.com 
A correspondent for the Week was inundated with corrections and criticism after arguing the 'Trump-Russia' story had been "buried," as fellow journalists noted the so-called scandal garnered wall-to-wall coverage for years on end. | In an
(2020-09-17). 'Act of tyranny': Democrat mayor reacts to 'chilling' report that Republican AG may prosecute her over Seattle 'autonomous zone'. rt.com 
Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan has accused the Trump administration of using the Justice Department as a "political weapon," following a report that the DOJ may charge her for allowing protesters to take over part of the city in June. | Addressing a
(2020-09-17). Russophobia still OK, then? House resolution condemns 'anti-Asian sentiment' related to Covid-19, offers no relief to Americans. rt.com 
The Democrat-dominated US House of Representatives has voted for a resolution against terms such as "Chinese virus." Nothing was said about blaming Russia for everything, or giving additional coronavirus relief to Americans. | Criticizing President Donald Trump for using terms such as "Chinese virus" to refer to the Covid-19-causing pathogen, Democrats insisted his rhetoric has increased "discrimination" against Asian-Americans. Their resolution, sponsored by Rep. Grace Meng (D-New York) all the way back in March, passed on Thursday in a 243-164 vote. | Today the House debated a resolution condemning anti-Asia…
(2020-09-17). Trump announces creation of national '1776 Commission' to promote 'patriotic education'. rt.com 
Critical race theory and revisionist history such as the New York Times' 1619 Project are "toxic" need to be countered with patriotic education, US president Donald Trump vowed, announcing a new initiative to do so. | Speaking on Thursday on the occasion of Constitution Day — the anniversary of the US founding document being signed in 1787 — Trump denounced the radicals who seek to "demolish this treasured and precious inheritance," specifically naming critical race theory, the 1619 Project, and Howard Zinn's 'People's History of the United States.' | "The left-wing rioting and mayhem are the direct…
(2020-09-17). Trump's latest accuser: Who is Amy Dorris & what are her claims against the president? rt.com 
Former model and actress Amy Dorris is the latest to come forward and accuse Donald Trump of sexual assault, alleging the incident occurred at the 1997 US Open. The president has vehemently denied her claims. | In an interview with the Guardian published on Thursday, Dorris claims she attended the tennis event with Trump while she was dating her then-boyfriend Jason Binn, a friend of Trump's at the time. | What are Dorris' claims? | According to Dorris, who was 24 at the time of the alleged incident, Trump assaulted her while they were in his VIP box at the tournament. The former model and actress said she wen…
(2020-09-17). Netflix 'Cheer' star Jerry Harris charged with producing child pornography. rt.com 
Celebrity cheerleader Jerry Harris, a performer from the Netflix reality series 'Cheer' who rose to stardom this year and even interviewed Joe Biden, has been charged with producing child pornography. | Harris, 21, was arrested and charged by the FBI on Thursday following an investigation into allegations he solicited photos and sex from minors. | Federal court records show Harris admitted to agents that he solicited and received explicit messages through Snapchat from 10 to 15 individuals, all of whom he knew were minors. He also admitted to paying a 17-year-old for nude photos, and allegedly had sex with a 1…
(2020-09-17). MAVERICK: New York student who insisted on attending high school in person ARRESTED and suspended for entire year. rt.com 
A Long Island, New York high school senior who protested state Covid-19 hybrid measures and insisted on attending classes in person was first arrested, then suspended for the remainder of the year, under a 'zero tolerance' policy. | Maverick Stow, 17, was notified by the school district of his suspension through June 30, 2021 — including events like senior prom and graduation — for "insubordination," after he was arrested for trespassing on September 10. | Under the "hybrid" learning plan ordered by the administration of Governor Andrew Cuomo, the William Floyd High School in Brookhaven allowed its 3…
(2020-09-17). Headlines for September 17, 2020. democracynow.org Trump Sidelines Science as He Contradicts CDC Director on Vaccines and Masks, Israeli Journalists Quarantine After White House Staffer Tests Positive for Coronavirus, Big Ten Football to Resume with Plans to Study Hearts of Student-Athletes Infected with COVID-19, Oxfam: Wealthy Nations Bought Up More Than Half of World's Coronavirus Vaccine Contenders, Hurricane Sally Brings Record Rainfall and Massive Flooding to Gulf Coast, Attorney General Barr Sought Sedition Charges for Racial Justice Protesters, HHS Spokesperson on Medical Leave After Rant About Left-Wing Militants Preparing for Insurrection, Homeland Secu…