(2020-10-09). Four Years Ago, US Bombs Killed Hundreds at a Yemeni Funeral. Those Bombs Are Still Used Today. mintpressnews.com 
The bombing of the Al Kubra Funeral Hall was the deadliest single attack in Yemen's six-year war, but it wasn't the first Saudi attack on a civilian target using American weapons, nor was it the last.
(2020-10-09). Critics Say New Iran Sanctions Designed To "Choke off Humanitarian Exports" Amid Pandemic. mintpressnews.com The Trump administration's new sanctions on Iran are so wide-reaching that many fear they are meant to directly harm the Iranian people as they struggle to cope with the coronavirus pandemic.
(2020-10-09). World Bank: Up to 150 Million More People Will Live in Extreme Poverty by 2021. mintpressnews.com The convergence of the coronavirus, combined with global conflict and climate change has put the goal of ending global poverty by 2030 virtually out of sight.
(2020-10-09). Netflix's "American Murder" misses story of Indigenous women murdered in oil fields. therealnews.com 
In this week's Climate Crisis News Roundup, a closer look at a popular Netflix movie. And while Mike Pence downplayed climate change in the debate, Indiana faces dire climate threats as the Amazon turns into a savanna.
(2020-10-09). Armenia and Russia Are Sending Each Other Strong Signals Through the CSTO. globalresearch.ca OneWorld is publishing the original English-language version of Andrew Korybko's analysis on the titular topic that was first released in Russian at the Moscow-Baku information portal. | *** | Armenia's decision to skip next week's CSTO drills in Belarus and the bloc's …
(2020-10-09). Mary McCord on Unlawful Militias, Chip Gibbons on Assange Extradition. fair.org 
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(2020-10-09). "For Che, the revolution was intrinsically international" peoplesdispatch.org Marxist intellectual Aijaz Ahmad talks to Vijay Prashad of Tricontinental: Institute for Social Research about Che Guevara, the iconic revolutionary. He talks about his internationalism and his role as an emissary of the revolution across the world. Professor Ahmad also reflects on Che's idea of what a revolution does, and his pursuit of a society which overcomes the distortions capitalism introduces to human nature. | On October 9, 2020, the anniversary of Che Guevara's assassination, nearly 20 publishers across the world are releasing a free e-book with two of Che's iconic works, Socialism and Man in Cuba (1965…
(2020-10-09). Fascism's Twisted Take on Climate Change. counterpunch.org 
The climate catastrophe has caught fascism's evil eye. First it spawned eco-fascism, a creed founded on lies about immigrants and population control. More people migrating to first world countries, eco-fascists say, means more people with outsized carbon footprints. Better for those immigrants to stay home, having less climate impact, than coming here to indulge in
(2020-10-09). Killer cop let off the hook for a third time in Milwaukee. liberationnews.org 
Liberation News eyewitness to massive state repression of protest against racist police terror.
(2020-10-09). Breaking: Another cop charged with assault, another example of a broken system. therealnews.com 
The latest charges against a Baltimore police officer for assault and misconduct highlight the inability of police to police themselves. And we analyze the exceptional privileges afforded to officers by a special set of laws: the Law Enforcement Officers' Bill Of Rights.
(2020-10-09). Evidence-free 'lab leak' speculation boosts Trump's Xenophobic approach to Coronavirus. mronline.org 
Ever since the outbreak of COVID-19 was first detected in Wuhan, China has been the target of relentless hostile and racist media coverage, depicting the country as a uniquely nefarious source of disease (FAIR.org, 3/24/20, 5/7/20).
(2020-10-09). Why America's Economic War on China is Failing. counterpunch.org 
After Trump announced the tariffs against a wide range of Chinese imports, the Chinese government formally took up the matter through the WTO's dispute mechanism. After considerable study, the WTO came back with a verdict. On September 15, 2020, a three-person WTO panel found that the U.S. had violated the provisions of the 1994 General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT), the treaty that established the WTO. This was a serious defeat for the United States.
(2020-10-09). The Most Important Patient In The World. counterpunch.org 
So he was dubbed by many commentators on TV and the Internet. Finally a large number of independent thinkers agreed with something the patient has long known. He is the most important something in the world. The vortex we've lived in since—was it January or February?—that downward spiral grew and accelerated last Thursday. The pace
(2020-10-09). World Food Programme wins Nobel Peace Prize. middleeasteye.net 
World Food Programme wins Nobel Peace Prize | UN body given award for its efforts in combating hunger globally | Fri, 10/09/2020 – 10: 04 | A child suffering from severe malnutrition is measured at a WFP treatment centre in the Yemeni capital Sanaa (AFP) | The World Food Programme has been awarded the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize for efforts in fighting to end world hunger. | The WFP, a United Nations agency, has be…
(2020-10-09). When confronted by us hungry bellies, the imperialists reach for their guns. mronline.org 
The United States government was furious about the 'irresponsible extravagances' in Nkrumah's book and decided to punish him by refusing to allow $300 million in short-term aid to cover the costs of importing food.
(2020-10-09). Israel's school demolition order leaves Palestinian children in limbo. middleeasteye.net 
Israel's school demolition order leaves Palestinian children in limbo | The EU-supported project in Ramallah has seen daily intimidation by settlers and serves 50 students | Fri, 10/09/2020 – 10: 03 | Palestinian children from the primary school in Ras al-Tin, eastern Ramallah, that is facing demolition (Shatha Hammad) | An Israeli court rejected on Thursday an appeal against the demolition of an E…
(2020-10-09). It's a Sink or Swim Year for CounterPunch. counterpunch.org 
CounterPunch was born as a tiny, hand-copied and folded newsletter. Fast forward from those humble beginnings, when Alexander Cockburn and Ken Silverstein were at the helm, to now and you'll see the incredible evolution of CounterPunch. Our shiny, brand new website is not an excessive luxury. It's a necessity to keep up with the frenetic pace of the ever-changing digital realm, so we can continue to disseminate CounterPunch to as many people as possible.
(2020-10-09). Is it time to talk about armed-self defense for Black people? therealnews.com 
Is there a place for armed self-defense among Black freedom fighters today? Jacqueline Luqman talks history and strategy with Dr. Akinyele Umoja.
(2020-10-09). Power and Class in the 21st Century. counterpunch.org 
The preeminence of capitalism, with various agglomerations of economically captured states, nominally private institutions such as corporations, and so-called markets, represents fundamentally different form and function of Western societies than existed only a few short decades ago. The singular nature of this organization, along with the sense that it represents a relatively fixed and external
(2020-10-09). Turkish prosecutors seek 'aggravated' life sentence for philanthropist Osman Kavala. middleeasteye.net 
Turkish prosecutors seek 'aggravated' life sentence for philanthropist Osman Kavala | New indictment also targets American academic Henri Barkey as conspirator in 2016 coup attempt | Fri, 10/09/2020 – 07: 30 | A journalist stands in front of a poster featuring jailed businessman and philanthropist Osman Kavala during a press conference of his lawyers (AFP) | Turkish prosecutors are seeking an "a…
(2020-10-09). Did Someone at Deutsche Bank Leak Trump's Tax Returns? counterpunch.org 
With the initial brouhaha surrounding the leak of Trump's tax returns fading, including finger pointing at the IRS and talk of criminal charges, has anyone stopped to consider whether someone other than the IRS leaked the documents? There seems to be two criteria to consider in identifying the leaker. First, who had "access" to Trump's
(2020-10-09). We're Still Fighting the Multinationals Who Drove the Coup. zcomm.org The period since the military coup in November has been marked by repression, massacres of dozens of trade unionists and indigenous activists, and attempts to ban MAS from standing in the presidential election…
(2020-10-09). Amazon Expects Employees To Operate Like Fast-Moving Machines. popularresistance.org For Sean Carlisle (a pseu ≠do ≠nym) a 32-year-old grad ≠u ≠ate stu ≠dent and native of California's Inland Empire, the last three years at his local Ama ≠zon ful ≠fill ≠ment cen ≠ter have been an edu ≠ca ≠tion. As a stu ≠dent of urban plan ≠ning, he stud ≠ies how built envi ≠ron ≠ments shape a community's behav ≠ior. As a pick ≠er, he packs items at a break ≠neck pace amid stacks of inven ≠to ≠ry and snaking con ≠vey ≠or belts while del ≠i ≠cate ≠ly prac ≠tic ≠ing strate ≠gies to raise his cowork ≠ers' polit ≠i ≠cal co…
(2020-10-09). Trump Administration Imposes Crushing New Sanctions On Iran. popularresistance.org The Trump administration on Thursday imposed a new, crushing round of sanctions that virtually blacklists Iran's entire financial sector – raising concerns it will cut off the country's ability to import humanitarian goods like food and medicine. | Treasury Secretary Steven T. Mnuchin said in a statement that the sanctions, which target 18 banks and penalize foreign institutions that do business with them, are part of efforts to cut down on "illicit access to U.S. dollars" and won't stifle humanitarian efforts.
(2020-10-09). Tuesday 11/10: Chris Hedges: The Culture of Despair. indybay.org Online webinar…
(2020-10-09). FBI Foils Right-Wing Plot to Kidnap Michigan Gov. Months After Trump Urged "Liberation" of State. 18.224.45.15 
Just months after President Trump tweeted for his supporters to "LIBERATE MICHIGAN!" the FBI has foiled an alleged plot to kidnap and take hostage Democratic Governor of Michigan Gretchen Whitmer. Authorities arrested six men Thursday involved in the kidnapping plot, and seven others who were said to be planning to storm the state Capitol in Lansing with the intent of starting a civil war. "It came as a surprise to many, but not necessarily here in Michigan, because the state has a long history of militia and white nationalist ties," says Russ McNamara, a reporter at WDET, Detroit's NPR affiliate. We also speak w…
(2020-10-09). U.N. World Food Programme Wins Nobel Peace Prize for Tackling Hunger Amid War, Pandemic & Climate Crisis. 18.224.45.15 
As the World Food Programme wins the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize for its efforts to combat hunger around the world, we speak with Vijay Prashad, director of Tricontinental: Institute for Social Research, who says the United Nations body is doing vital work around the world. "I couldn't be happier that the World Food Programme won the Nobel Prize for peace, because this hunger pandemic is paralyzing perhaps 2.7 billion people," he says.
(2020-10-09). Greg Barnes: 'The government must act to help Julian Assange'. greenleft.org.au …
(2020-10-09). Roaming Charges: A Fly in the Anointment. counterpunch.org 
A return to normalcy, you say? Normalcy brought us the Iraq War, torture, assassination by drone, 607 billionaires & 600k homeless, the gutting of welfare, warrantless wiretaps, militarized police, the war on drugs, globalized fracking, the destruction of the Gulf of Mexico & an atmospheric C02 level of 411.08 ppm and rising. Screw normalcy.
(2020-10-09). George Monbiot's Excuses for Not Speaking Out Loudly in Defense of Assange Simply Won't Wash. counterpunch.org 
Faced with a barrage of criticism from some of his followers, George Monbiot, the Guardian's supposedly fearless, leftwing columnist, offered up two extraordinarily feeble excuses this week for failing to provide more than cursory support for Julian Assange over the past month, as the Wikileaks founder has endured extradition hearings in a London courtroom. The
(2020-10-09). Debatable: Can Kamala Harris Tell Us Anything About the Politics of Ava DuVernay? counterpunch.org 
I can't believe that it was just last year that Ava DuVernay's "When They See Us" was the thing that Black folks were watching and discussing on social media. We laughed, we cried, we felt righteous indignation at the way those young men were treated, and immeasurable gratitude for the filmmaker who put their stories
(2020-10-09). Britain is on the Skids, Economically and Morally. counterpunch.org 
Countless millions in Britain are suffering economically and/or medically from the effects of the government's erratic whack-a-mole approach to the Covid-19 crisis. On the other hand, criminal gangs and some very rich citizens have prospered greatly from the effects of the pandemic, and morally it is difficult to draw a line between these elements of the
(2020-10-09). The Case Against Social Media: Mass Misinformation in the Covid-19 Era. counterpunch.org 
Americans are now witnessing a new era of conspiracy mongering and fake news via the rise of the fringe "QAnon" movement, among a plethora of paranoid claims that Covid-19 is an elite-fueled hoax and that it was secretly created by powerful people working in the shadows.
(2020-10-09). Nukes and North Korea: a New Direction. counterpunch.org 
North Korea's acquisition of nuclear weapons has changed the nuclear balance in Northeast Asia. But it hasn't altered the way politicians and diplomats approach the question of arms control and disarmament in the region. The debate among influencers continues to revolve around two versions of "more of the same." Containment advocates argue that North Korea
(2020-10-09). "Totalitarian" Anti-Communism: Loaded Language Straight Out of CIA, Neo-Con Playbook. dissidentvoice.org 
ORIENTATION Forms of language manipulation As most of us know, verbal language is both a tool and a weapon. Verbal language allows our species to talk about the past and the future. It allows us to label mental and physical illnesses and provides us with diagnosis and prognosis. It allows us to communicate more precisely …
(2020-10-09). Black Lives Should Always Matter: Delinking Social Justice from Seasonal US Politics. counterpunch.org 
After viewing the first US Presidential debate on September 29, one is left with no doubt about the degenerating political discourse among America's ruling elites. Following the debate between US President, Donald Trump, and Democratic Presidential nominee, Joe Biden, most analyses focused mainly on the personal insults and name-calling, which, deservedly, earned the event the
(2020-10-09). Is it time to talk about armed self-defense for Black people? therealnews.com 
Is there a place for armed self-defense among Black freedom fighters today? Jacqueline Luqman talks history and strategy with Dr. Akinyele Umoja.
(2020-10-09). Systemic Racism At Wells Fargo & Microsoft. strategic-culture.org 
Rod DREHER | Here's a letter the US Labor Department sent to Wells Fargo recently. (I had to screenshot it in parts, which is why it's broken up here): | The Labor Department sent a similar letter to Microsoft: | There is no chance at all that a Biden administration Labor Department would investigate major corporations for anti-white discrimination. Keep that in mind. Naturally, there has been negative press coverage.
(2020-10-09). The Heat: U.S. vice presidential debate. america.cgtn.com 
The two U.S. vice presidential candidates take the debate stage. Plus President Trump pulls out of the next presidential debate.
(2020-10-09). How Boris Johnson Killed Tens of Thousands of Britons: The First Four Months. counterpunch.org 
Epidemiologists agree that if swift and effective measures are put in place early, COVID-19 infects and kills fewer people. Johnson's response was neither swift nor effective. Having a "particularly extreme form of capitalism," Britain was already disadvantaged when it came to facing a pandemic. By May, 60,000 people in the UK had died: by far
(2020-10-09). Che Guevara and the building of socialist consciousness. peoplesdispatch.org Helen Yaffe, the author of the book, Che Guevara: The Economics of Revolution,talks about Che's role in building institutions in Cuba following the revolution. She looks at how he grappled with the question of building a new consciousness and changing the way people think. She talks about the innumerable experiments Che and his comrades undertook in the process of developing a model that liberated people from capitalism. | On October 9, 2020, the anniversary of Che Guevara's assassination, nearly 20 publishers across the world are releasing a free e-book with two of Che's iconic works, Socialism and Man in Cuba (…
(2020-10-09). For an egalitarian, cooperative road to an ecosocialist future. zcomm.org The time to stop capitalism from destroying our common future is running out. The need to build this mass movement for change means we urgently need to build ecosocialist organisations and global networks that can unite their impact.
(2020-10-09). Nixon's Ghost Stalks the White House. counterpunch.org On Thursday President Trump called Fox Business News and ranted for an hour, during which time he twice called Senator and vice presidential candidate Kamala Harris a monster and four times called her a communist. No one calls anyone a communist anymore. The accusation du jour is socialist, not communist. The accusation of communism has
(2020-10-09). US Sanctions: Weapons of War by Other Means on Targeted Nations. globalresearch.ca When unilaterally imposed by one nation on others, sanctions have no legal validity. | Along with color revolutions, old-fashioned coups, and assassinations, US sanctions are a favored tactic. | When imposed, they're all about seeking to weaken nations economically. | They also aim …
(2020-10-09). Removing Trump from Office Attempt 2.0? globalresearch.ca In December 2019, Pelosi-led House Dems showed contempt for the rule of law. | Two articles of impeachment to oust Trump from office were spurious. | Accusing him of abuse of power, they falsely claimed he sought foreign interference from Ukraine in …
(2020-10-09). What does it take to portray Che today? peoplesdispatch.org Vijay Prashad talks to Tings Chak on the iconography of Che Guevara. Tings, who designed the cover of the book 'Che', talks about the process of portraying the revolutionary today…
(2020-10-09). Shocking Link Found Between Air Pollution and Alzheimer's. scheerpost.com sanpani / CC BY-NC-ND 2.0] Environmental Research has published a new study carried out Lilian Calderón-Garcidueña at the University of Montana and a team of international researchers that sheds light on the possible damage dirty air can have on our brains. The researchers found copious amounts of nanoparticles linked to neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's… |
(2020-10-09). Surviving the Pandemic In a Broken Country. scheerpost.com The National Guard / CC BY 2.0] By Frida Berrigan / TomDispatch After all these months and 210,000 deaths, you'd think I'd be used to it all, but I'm not. It doesn't seem even a little normal yet. I'm still full of absences, missing so much I used to take for granted: hugs and handshakes, rooms crowded for funerals and weddings, potluck dinners and house parties. I miss browsing the stacks at the… |
(2020-10-09). The Constitutional Reckoning of State Lockdown Orders. globalresearch.ca On October 3rd In …
(2020-10-09). Video: "Contact Tracing", A Certified Contact Tracer Exposes the Truth. globalresearch.ca On July 2nd, 2008, former US President Barack Obama spoke to an enthusiastic crowd in Colorado Springs, Colorado about expanding a "civilian national security force" to meet national security goals in areas from education, healthcare to saving the environment. | He …
(2020-10-09). Wisconsin: Mass arrests, tear gas, National Guard used against protesters. fightbacknews.org Milwaukee, WI – Protests in the Milwaukee suburb of Wauwatosa ramped up over the past two nights. On October 7, Milwaukee County District Attorney John Chisholm ruled that although the shooting death of Alvin Cole in February was not justified, Wauwatosa police officer Joseph Mensah would not face charges for the murder. Mensah is also responsible for the murders of Antonio Gonzales and Jay Anderson. Chisholm was the district attorney who filed no charges in each of those cases, as well as six other instances of killer cops in and around Milwaukee. | Immediately after the announcement, protesters took to the stre…
(2020-10-09). Nobody for President: Voting Legitimizes a Fraudulent Democracy. dissidentvoice.org Here's a bit of food for thought about why you should not, we repeat, should not, vote for anyone in November. Now, unlike the rabid pro-voters, there is no intention on our part to "vote-shame" those that choose to vote. If you really feel that strongly about voting, that's fine and that's your prerogative, have …
(2020-10-09). Colombia Covid Lockdown: Collapse of Healthcare, Social Crisis, Poverty. globalresearch.ca As the confirmed Coronavirus cases in Colombia
(2020-10-09). Iran says fresh US sanctions on banking sector are an attempt "to starve its people" peoplesdispatch.org On Thursday, the US treasury department blacklisted 18 major Iranian banks in the latest assault as part of its so-called maximum pressure campaign against the country…
(2020-10-09). The Limits of Chinese Power. US-China Relations Hinge Upon the 2020 Presidential Election. globalresearch.ca This article was originally published on Trump 2.0 essentially would turbo-charge its bet on decoupling, aiming to squeeze "malign" China on a multiple Hybrid War front, undermine the Chinese trade surplus, co-opt large swathes of Asia, while …
(2020-10-09). "Reimagine and Reset Our World": "COVID-19, The Great Reset" by Klaus Schwab and Thierry Malleret. globalresearch.ca "In Russia we only had two TV channels. Channel One was propaganda. Channel Two consisted of a KGB officer telling you: Turn back at once to Channel One." ~ Yakov Smirnoff | Professor Klaus Schwab founded and runs the World Economic …
(2020-10-09). Prominent Hirak protester Yacine Mebarki sentenced to 10 years in jail in Algeria. peoplesdispatch.org Yacine Mebarki is the latest in a long line of Hirak protesters and supporters, and journalists to face the wrath of the Algerian establishment. He has been charged with inciting atheism and undermining national unity…
(2020-10-09). Ep 187 Don't Avert Your Gaze From the Abyss feat Alastair Crooke. thealtworld.com
(2020-10-09). Chicago: Now is the time for real community control of police. fightbacknews.org Chicago, IL – Mayor Lori Lightfoot has made it official: she will not support any form of police reform that takes any power from her office. She declared the "negotiations have broken down" with aldermen who supported a proposal called the Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability (CCPSA) because they insisted on giving it the power to set policy for the Chicago Police Department. The CCPSA would add a convoluted layer of bureaucracy over the already broken system of 'oversight.' | Desmon Yancy, staff coordinator of the Grassroots Alliance for Police Accountability (GAPA), the author of the CCPSA…
(2020-10-09). Everybody's Favourite COVID Jester Makes a Big Math Blunder. globalresearch.ca In his recent Imitating a spokesperson of unclear affiliation, with tape on his glasses and a psychedelic T-shirt, JP starts off …
(2020-10-09). This Week's Most Popular Articles. globalresearch.ca …
(2020-10-09). Removal of "Form 5 Cremation Certificate" for U.K. Deaths Relating to COVID-19. Under Britain's "Coronavirus Act" globalresearch.ca As we head in to winter watch death statistic manipulation go into overdrive, check out this " Did you know that the UK Government have removed
(2020-10-09). John Lennon at 80: One Man Against the Deep State "Monster" dissidentvoice.org You gotta remember, establishment, it's just a name for evil. The monster doesn't care whether it kills all the students or whether there's a revolution. It's not thinking logically, it's out of control. — John Lennon (1969) John Lennon, born 80 years ago on October 9, 1940, was a musical genius and pop cultural icon. …
(2020-10-09). Protests rage in Indonesia against anti-worker "omnibus law", hundreds arrested. peoplesdispatch.org An alliance of trade unions, environmental groups and students' movements have launched an indefinite protest across against the sweeping changes to labor and environmental laws…
(2020-10-09). While No One Was Looking: America, Guyana, and Venezuela. globalresearch.ca On March 2, 2020, the people of Guyana went to the polls. According to the Carter Center, at first things went really well. And then they didn't. At the close of the day, President David Granger had been re-elected. But, …
(2020-10-09). Over 6000 Scientists, Doctors Sign Anti-lockdown Petition. globalresearch.ca Over six thousand scientists and doctors have signed a petition against coronavirus lockdown measures, urging that those not in the at risk category should be able to get on with their lives as normal, and that lockdown rules in both …
(2020-10-09). Weekly News Review: 3rd — 9th October. truepublica.org.uk Editors Weekly Poke We are now inside the last three months of 2020 and Britain sits on the precipice of an almighty cliff that will forever change the nature and character of our country if bad decisions are made. Unfortunately, these decisions are in the hands of people with a track record of moral bankruptcy, …
(2020-10-09). Evidence that the Face Mask does not Impede Viral Transmission. globalresearch.ca Dr. Redfield: | I made it a point to watch you after seeing Wisconsin's Chief Medical Officer and Epidemiologist, Dr. Ryan Westergaard, "Now the science is in. [Because of] recent studies with large numbers …
(2020-10-09). A Big Move In Silver: Watch The Currency Markets. globalresearch.ca The USD/ZAR chart has been a good predictor for silver rallies. Similar to the Below, is …
(2020-10-09). UN World Food Programme wins 2020 Nobel Peace Prize. news.un.org The UN World Food Programme (WFP), which provides lifesaving food assistance to millions across the world — often in extremely dangerous and hard-to-access conditions — has been awarded the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize.
(2020-10-09). US Labor Unions File UN Complaint Accusing Trump Administration of 'Outrageous' Violations of Workers' Rights. zcomm.org Covid-19 "has demonstrated that not only is the U.S. violating workers' rights, but those violations are resulting in people dying."
(2020-10-09). Europe Drives Destruction of US Forests in the Name of Fighting Climate Change. zcomm.org The Southern U.S. is now the world's largest producer and exporter of wood pellets. Under the guise of "renewable energy," the voracious European demand for wood pellets has put forests and communities in this region at increased risk.
(2020-10-09). Are far right groups just about spreading conspiracy theories and misinformation? zcomm.org Research finds that far right tactics are less about misinformation than looking for community support by highlighting societal inequalities…
(2020-10-09). Philly Activists Reclaim 50 Vacant Houses. zcomm.org Activists create a Model for Organizing as Mass Evictions Loom…
(2020-10-09). An Election Letter to White Male Boomers. zcomm.org If we're to make good on the promise of the sixties' best days, we have to step up now in these perilous ones…
(2020-10-09). AFRICOM: Deadly Deception. popularresistance.org On October 1, 2007, the United States under the presidency of George W. Bush and the military leadership of the Secretary of Defense, Donald Rumsfeld, launched the Africa Command (AFRICOM). The command was based in Stuttgart, Germany. In the same vein as the 1884/85 Berlin Conference, AFRICOM was a wholly external concoction to be imposed on Africans without their input or consent. In fact, when African leaders first heard of the establishment of an African command, they overwhelmingly rejected its intent to expand U.S. military presence on the African continent.
(2020-10-09). Protest Over Arrest Of Pregnant Woman Enters Seventh Day. popularresistance.org A protest in front of City Hall in Kansas City over the arrest of a pregnant Black woman entered its seventh day on Thursday. | Demonstrators have camped out in front of City Hall after videos circulated showing a white Kansas City police officer kneeling on the back of a Black pregnant woman during her arrest last week. | The protesters are demanding Police Chief Richard Smith resign and want the officer involved to be fired. They are also calling for the city to redistribute 50 percent of the department's budget to social services to help the Black community, according to The Associated Press.
(2020-10-09). Portland: DA Declines To Prosecute 70% Of Portland Protest Cases. popularresistance.org Portland police have referred almost 1,000 protest-related cases to the Multnomah District Attorney's Office since late May and prosecutors have declined to file charges in nearly 70 percent of them, according to an online tracking dashboard unveiled Wednesday. | Prosecutors have so far fielded 974 criminal cases against people in the ongoing demonstrations against racial injustice and police use of force. | They have dropped 666 of them without filing charges, data provided by the office shows.
(2020-10-09). Solidarity, Direct Action, And Self-Determination: Kasa Invisível. popularresistance.org The Zapatistas have said the best solidarity anyone can offer is to start their own social centers, projects, movements, and revolutions wherever they are based. In Belo Horizonte, the capital city of the state of Minas Gerais in southeastern Brazil, a collective called Kasa Invisível (Portuguese for "Invisible House") has heeded that proposal, and hopes to inspire you to do the same. | The three formerly abandoned houses now occupied by this autonomous, anti-capitalist collective serve as a home for people in need, a social and cultural center for the community, and a meeting and organizing space for anti-author…
(2020-10-09). Pandemic Could Push Up To 150 Million Into 'Extreme Poverty' By 2021. popularresistance.org Amid findings that the combined wealth of the planet's billionaires skyrocketed to $10.2 trillion during the coronavirus pandemic, the World Bank warned Wednesday that the public health crisis could cause global extreme poverty to rise for the first time in over two decades and push tens of millions of people into that category by next year. | "Between 88 million and 115 million people could fall back into extreme poverty as a result of the pandemic, with an additional increase of between 23 million and 35 million in 2021, potentially bringing the total number of new people living in extreme poverty to between 11…
(2020-10-09). Insulin Copay Caps Fall Short, Fuel Underground Exchanges. popularresistance.org Denver – D.j. Mattern had her Type 1 diabetes under control until COVID's economic upheaval cost her husband his hotel maintenance job and their health coverage. The 42-year-old Denver woman suddenly faced insulin's exorbitant list price — anywhere from $125 to $450 per vial — just as their household income shrank. | She scrounged extra insulin from friends, and her doctor gave her a couple of samples. But as she rationed her supplies, her blood sugar rose so high her glucose monitor couldn't even register a number. In June, she was hospitalized.
(2020-10-09). Google Contractor Moving Work From Pittsburgh To Poland To Bust Union. popularresistance.org Pittsburgh, PA -Today the NLRB charged Google Contractor HCL with moving work from Pittsburgh to Poland, citing that the move was a way to bust the newly formed Pittsburgh Association of Tech Professionals. | The NLRB Region 6, based in Pittsburgh, charged HCL with breaking labor law and refusing to negotiate a bargain in good faith with the Pittsburgh Association of Tech Professionals. Most egregiously, the NLRB charged HCL with moving work to lower-paid tech workers in Krakow, Poland.
(2020-10-09). Wednesday 10/14: San Francisco Ballot Initiative Forum w/ Women's March SF & Others. indybay.org Online via Zoom…
(2020-10-09). Tuesday 10/13: The Truth About Voting By Mail: Your Right to Vote Safely During COVID & the 2020 Election. indybay.org Online via Zoom…
(2020-10-09). Striking AHS SEIU 1021 & CNA Workers Hear Alameda Supervisors Promise To Fire AHS Bosses. indybay.org Hundreds of striking SEIU 1021 & CNA AHS workers rallied at the Alameda County Building to protest the union busting tactics of this group that runs the Alameda public health system. Two County supervisors promised to remove them from running the public healthcare system…
(2020-10-09). Saturday 10/17: Women's March SF: March for Our Rights! Demand Equality, Repro Freedom, & Save SCOTUS. indybay.org IN-PERSON: Civic Center Plaza, 335 McAllister Street, San Francisco, CA 94102, | then march to Embarcadero Plaza (march only, NO pre or post rally) | ONLINE: join the "Call to Action" via livestream…
(2020-10-09). Wednesday 10/14: Piedmont Appreciating Diversity Film: 'Waging Change'. indybay.org Zoom from your own home…
(2020-10-09). Tuesday 10/27: Gretchen Sorin: Driving While Black: African-American Travel & Civil Rights. indybay.org Online webinar…
(2020-10-09). Friday 10/16: California Ballot Initiative Forum w/ Women's March SF & Others. indybay.org Online via Zoom…
(2020-10-09). League of Women Voters Launches Essential Voter Resources to Help San Franciscans Vote. indybay.org Online programs, events, and materials continue LWVSF's 100-year tradition of nonpartisan voter services, despite the pandemic.
(2020-10-09). Moms 4 Housing Announces Future of Moms House. indybay.org Moms Joined by Oakland City Council Members, Labor Council and Oakland Community Land Trust…
(2020-10-09). Saturday 10/17: Women's March: Nationwide Marches & Actions to Honor RBG, #GOTV & Rise Against Trump! indybay.org Women's March: online actions & socially distant in-person events across the country…
(2020-10-09). League of Women Voters Launches Essential Voter Resources to Help San Franciscans Vote in. indybay.org Online programs, events, and materials continue LWVSF's 100-year tradition of nonpartisan voter services, despite the pandemic.
(2020-10-09). Harris refuses to oppose Trump's planned 2020 election coup. indybay.org The Democratic candidate was asked what her party's response would be to Trump seeking to remain in office in defiance of the voters.
(2020-10-09). Tuesday 10/20: Kimberly Jones: I'm Not Dying With You Tonight. indybay.org Online webinar…
(2020-10-09). Monday 10/12: MoveOn: Your Vote is Power in Action Rally! indybay.org Online via link, you must RSVP…
(2020-10-09). As oil drilling expands, Newsom pledges to 'conserve' 30% of land and coastal waters by 2030. indybay.org Food & Water Action California State Director Alexandra Nagy criticized Newsom for failing to deliver on climate change while his administration has issued over 2,600 oil and gas drilling permits this year so far. | "Governor Newsom needs to go back to the drawing board and tackle the state's biggest polluters head-on," said Nagy. "We're losing patience with his lack of meaningful action."
(2020-10-09). Tuesday 10/13: Lama Rod Owens: Love and Rage. indybay.org Online webinar…
(2020-10-09). Tuesday 10/13: Your Right to Vote, Voice Your Choice! Webinar (Disability Rights CA). indybay.org Online webinar…
(2020-10-09). More pragmatism in dealing with Corona. indybay.org Pragmatic approaches are needed to find solutions to allow life without breaks. Scientists must make their contribution. It is more important than ever that we are not only stubbornly clinging to concepts, but that we are prepared to break new ground. Also new ways of communication. A Corona traffic light would make both possible as a first step.
(2020-10-09). Friday 10/16: Community Discussion on Latinx Issues & Animal Agriculture. indybay.org Online. Email me for the link.
(2020-10-09). A case-control and cohort study to determine the relationship between ethnic background and severe COVID-19. thelancet.com Black and Mixed ethnicity are independently associated with greater admission risk with COVID-19 and may be risk factors for development of severe disease, but do not affect in-hospital mortality risk. Comorbidities and socioeconomic factors only partly account for this and additional ethnicity-related factors may play a large role. The impact of COVID-19 may be different in Asians.
(2020-10-09). 'I Am White, Therefore a Racist' Declares Liberal Professor, in Latest Proof U.S. Academics Are Fueling Racial Tensions. strategic-culture.org In the latest sign that the mind of U.S. academia has been hijacked by the left, a professor from the University of California-Santa Barbara described herself "a white American" who is, therefore "by definition racist." | In a webinar lecture entitled, "Undoing White Supremacy in the Language Disciplines," Mary Bucholtz, Professor and Chair of the Department of Linguistics at the University of California-Santa Barbara, broke the news to America's majority white population that white supremacy "is a system that White people have built in order to oppress everyone else." | "As a White American, I am by definition r…
(2020-10-09). Russia's Strategic Intervention in Syria Five Years On — An 'Unpardonable Blow' to U.S. Empire. strategic-culture.org Five years ago this month, Russia began conducting fateful military operations in Syria at the request of the government in Damascus. It was a momentous "turning point," as More than salvaging Syria from a nearly decade-long war — vitally important though that was — Russia's pivotal intervention also marked the strategic setback for a Western-b…
(2020-10-09). Post-traumatic stress experienced by partners following miscarriage. imperial.ac.uk One in 12 partners experience post-traumatic stress after miscarriage, suggests a new study.
(2020-10-09). Tackling mental health and non-communicable disease to build a healthier society. imperial.ac.uk Imperial researchers are helping policymakers and industry build a healthier society with the support of the UKRI Strategic Priorities Fund.
(2020-10-09). Imperial scientists help artists re-imagine 'Albertopolis'. imperial.ac.uk The Imperial led Great Exhibition Road Festival, and Kensington & Chelsea Art Week have launched a new exhibition to mark World Mental Health Day…
(2020-10-09). Highlighting housing affordability and space safety to build a smarter society. imperial.ac.uk Imperial researchers are helping policymakers and industry build a smarter society with the support of the UKRI Strategic Priorities Fund.
(2020-10-09). Headlines for October 9, 2020. 18.224.45.15 13 Charged in Far-Right Terror Plot to Kidnap Michigan Governor & Attack State Capitol, Sickened with COVID-19, Trump Rejects Remote Debate and Plans New Rallies, Trump's Erratic Behavior Sparks Fears over His Physical and Mental Health, House Speaker Pelosi Questions Trump's Fitness as Vice President Pence Returns to D.C., North Dakota Hospitals Fill to Capacity as Coronavirus Cases Surge Nationwide, White House Superspreader Event May Have Exposed Thousands to Coronavirus, Whistleblowing Vaccine Specialist Calls Out Trump's "Reckless and Deadly" Misinformation, Trump Received COVID-19 Drugs Developed Using Huma…
(2020-10-09). The Indo-Pacific "Quad" Alliance (Australia, Japan, US, India) Holds Summit as U.S. Pushes for More Aggression against China. globalresearch.ca Secretary of State Mike Pompeo was in Japan today to attend a high-profile summit of top diplomats from the countries involved in the "Indo-Pacific Quad." The Quad is a U.S.-initiated alliance composed of Australia, Japan, the United States and India….
(2020-10-09). Omnibus Collisions: Coronavirus Policing and Overreach in Victoria. dissidentvoice.org In her September 17 speech to parliament, the Attorney General of the Australian state of Victoria, Jill Hennessy, explained various provisions of the COVID-19 Omnibus (Emergency Measures) and Other Acts Amendment Bill. Of most interest was the proposal that would dramatically inflate the scope of public health power in ostensibly preventing a spread of COVID-19. …
(2020-10-09). Australia must support Kurdistan. greenleft.org.au …
(2020-10-09). Resistance grows to Santos' gas project in the Pilliga, despite IPC ruling. greenleft.org.au …
(2020-10-09). 'This is not just about a railway': meet the women at the forefront of the battle to save Jones Hill Wood. thecanary.co After nine days of amazing resistance by activists, the battle to save Jones Hill Wood is entering its final phase, with nine people arrested on Thursday 8 October. Jones Hill is an ancient woodland which will be destroyed imminently to make way for the HS2 high speed railway, Activists have spent most of this year making a home in the special woodland, building and sleeping in…
(2020-10-09). Will Deeper Segregation Be Bill de Blasio's Legacy? thenation.com Will Deeper Segregation Be Bill de Blasio's Legacy?
(2020-10-09). The Future of the Gig Economy Is on the Ballot. thenation.com The Future of the Gig Economy Is on the Ballot…