(2020-10-15). OPCW Syria whistleblower and ex-director attacked by U.S., UK, France at UN. mronline.org 
Ian Henderson, a veteran OPCW inspector who challenged a cover-up of his organization's investigation of an alleged chemical weapons attack in Syria, recently testified before the United Nations Security Council.
(2020-10-15). The Art of the Weapons Deal in the Age of Trump. counterpunch.org 
The United States has the dubious distinction of being the world's leading arms dealer. It dominates the global trade in a historic fashion and nowhere is that domination more complete than in the endlessly war-torn Middle East. There, believe it or not, the U.S. controls nearly half the arms market. From Yemen to Libya to
(2020-10-15). Police Surveillance is Criminalization and It Crushes People. counterpunch.org 
The Bottom of the BlueLeaks Iceberg is an Archive of Mass Supervision The media called Jesse Harvey a "recovery advocate." To others, he was "Narcan Jesus." In 2016, Harvey founded Journey House Recovery, a non-profit that today operates four low barrier, peer-run recovery houses in Southern and Central Maine. In 2018, Harvey formed Church of
(2020-10-15). Kids in tech deserts miss online class, NM sends cops. liberationnews.org 
Will cops help kids get connected to the internet?
(2020-10-15). Kill the Bill, or it will kill us all. mronline.org 
Indonesia's trade unions and social movements are taking to the streets against anti-worker legislation.
(2020-10-15). Hydra Headed: San Francisco's Untold History. counterpunch.org 
"Tension between the need for urban progress and the ways that progress can crush vulnerable communities is evident all around." — Brahinsky and Tarr on the city of San Francisco Alexander Tarr explains in the acknowledges at the back of A People's Guide to the San Francisco Bay Area, which he co-authored with Rachel Brahinsky, that
(2020-10-15). Afghanistan: 19 Years of War. counterpunch.org 
The NATO and US backed war on Afghanistan was launched 7th October 2001, just a month after 9/11, in what most thought would be a lightning war and a stepping stone onto the real focus, the Middle East. 19 years later and the US is still trying to extricate itself out of the longest war
(2020-10-15). Movement wins arrest of Texas cop who killed Jonathan Price. liberationnews.org 
The brutal, racist killing of Jonathan Price struck a nerve not only in Wolfe City, but throughout the state of Texas.
(2020-10-15). How Modi is Changing Laws to Help Imperialists Dominate India's Agriculture. counterpunch.org 
The two bills rushed through India's parliament on September 20 were objectionable in every conceivable sense. The very fact that they were being rammed through the Rajya Sabha, without being put to vote despite demands for a division, was grossly anti-democratic. The fact that the Center made unilateral and fundamental changes in agricultural marketing arrangements
(2020-10-15). Frei Betto: "It is Totally Naive to Want to Humanize Capitalism" mronline.org 
Carlos Alberto Libanio Christo, better known as Frei Betto, is a recognized Latin American progressive reference and one of the main figures of the Theology of Liberation.
(2020-10-15). The Reappearance of Pandemic Price Patterns. counterpunch.org 
Price declines in several hard-hit sectors are likely in response to a resurgence of the pandemic. The overall and core Consumer Price Index (CPI) both rose 0.2 percent in September, driven in large part by an extraordinary 6.7 percent jump in the price of used cars. The overall index is now up 1.4 percent from
(2020-10-15). Trump is Toast. Will He Take the Entire GOP Down With Him? counterpunch.org 
With just over three weeks to Election Day, more than six million votes have already been cast in early voting in 27 states as much of the White House and Trump campaign staff are infected with Covid-19 and/or quarantined. But as a sick and increasingly delusional president goes on a rampage against almost everyone, historic
(2020-10-15). Joe Biden says Muslims would serve 'at every level' in his administration. middleeasteye.net 
Joe Biden says Muslims would serve 'at every level' in his administration | Speaking to Muslim-American advocacy group, Biden reiterates pledge to repeal Trump's 'Muslim ban' on day one of his presidency | Thu, 10/15/2020 – 01: 20 | Biden pledged to 'rip the poison of hate' from US society (AFP/File photo) | Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden vowed that his administration would reflect the diversity of A…
(2020-10-15). How the Christian Right Won the Culture Wars. counterpunch.org 
The likely appointment of Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court may mark the end of this round of the culture wars. For half-a-century, the U.S. has been a battleground over "moral" and sexual values. Key issues like abortion, health care (i.e., the ADA), gay rights and the meaning of "family" have been contested. With Barrett's appointment,
(2020-10-15). Cambodia Has Become China's Unofficial Representative in ASEAN. asia-pacificresearch.com …
(2020-10-15). Health workers across Delhi strike against unpaid wages. peoplesdispatch.org Protests have been breaking out in various hospitals in New Delhi, India. Health workers of various hospitals across the city are going on indefinite strikes because of unpaid salaries.
(2020-10-15). Tesla: The cognizable, knowable scientist and visionary. wsws.org Written and directed by Michael Almereyda, Tesla is a drama about the life of Serbian-American engineer and physicist Nikola Tesla (1856-1943), a remarkable figure. Ethan Hawke plays Tesla.
(2020-10-15). Social protection coverage in Asia and the Pacific 'riddled with gaps'. news.un.org More than half the population of the vast Asia and Pacific region lack any social protection coverage, leaving populations vulnerable to ill-health, poverty, inequality and social exclusion, a new UN report has found.
(2020-10-15). Memories of Voter Suppression. zcomm.org I wonder how Republican leaders can live with themselves when they betray the most basic principle of democracy. Of all the things they have done during their time in power, this is surely one of the most despicable.
(2020-10-15). Border Patrol Leaves Migrants in Remote Town as Deaths Rise. zcomm.org Dumping hundreds of migrants in the remote Mexican border town of Sasabe puts them at risk from organized crime…
(2020-10-15). To Democratic Voters — Up Your Demands; To Trump Voters — See How He Didn't Deliver for You. zcomm.org Before you cast your ballot, let's toast your informed self-respect as clear-minded voters who can see an immoral, law-breaking, greedy Trump regime full of plutocrats who couldn't care less about America and the people they've exploited…
(2020-10-15). The Nightmare Facing the Poor and Working Class If There's Not Another Stimulus. zcomm.org With time running out and Republicans balking at more Covid relief, U.S. workers are facing a future of financial misery…
(2020-10-15). Review of the film 'The Trial of the Chicago 7'. zcomm.org Aaron Sorkin's Counterculture Docudrama Is a Knockout — the Rare Profound Movie About the 1960s…
(2020-10-15). Saturday 10/17: Women's March Action Online: #CountOnUs Digital Action Weekend to #GOTV (Day 1). indybay.org Online/digital action options during COVID-19…
(2020-10-15). In CA, Latino farming communities hardest by COVID-19 and environmental injustice. indybay.org The California Latino community has been disproportionately infected by the coronavirus. Latinos make up 39 percent of the population in the state, but account for 56 percent of COVID-19 infections and 46 percent of deaths. That's three times the rate as Whites. State officials say, many employers have not reliably provided protective equipment to workers or implemented social distancing or mask wearing rules. This is systemic racism. Too often, they live in neighborhoods that are located near oil industry operations in California, one of America's top crude oil and gas producing states. Gov. Newsom needs to addr…
(2020-10-15). Rochester Labor Council Calls For General Strike If Trump Refuses to Abide By Election Res. indybay.org The Rochester Labor Council called for a national general strike if Trump does not abide by the election results. The president of the Council Dan Moloney is interviewed about why they support this action.
(2020-10-15). COVID Crisis: G20 Defers Action on Aid, Tax and Debt Cancellation. indybay.org G20 finance ministers agreed to extend debt payment relief for the 73 poorest countries and, in principle, to have a common framework to cancel debts. The G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors met on global COVID-19 response plans ahead of the Annual IMF and World Bank Meetings.
(2020-10-15). ANOTHER mysterious jetpacker spotted soaring above Los Angeles airport as FBI still struggles with previous encounter. rt.com 
An airline crew has reported seeing yet another person in a jetpack flying thousands of feet over LAX, the second such sighting in a matter of weeks. The FBI, which is still looking into the first encounter, has begun a new probe.
(2020-10-15). Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey blames 'poor communication' in Biden story takedown, downplaying Big Tech 'censorship' scandal. rt.com 
Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey has blamed "bad communication" and a "lack of context" in response to public outcry over his platform's censorship of a New York Post story on alleged backroom dealings of the Biden family. | "Our communication around our actions on the [New York Post] article was not great. And blocking URL sharing via tweet or DM with zero context as to why we're blocking: unacceptable," Dorsey tweeted on Wednesday, hours after Twitter began blacklisting the
(2020-10-15). Lighting up the Elite's Solutions will Still Smell of Sulphur. dissidentvoice.org 
I also know that one must do what one can do. No matter how little it is, it is nonetheless a human testimony and human testimonies, as long as they are not based on greed or personal ambition for power, can have unexpected positive effects….I believe in local action and in small dimensions. It is …
(2020-10-15). La colonizacià≤n extractivista de Abya Yala. indybay.org …
(2020-10-15). Friday 10/16: Socialism Forum – The US "justice" system: How it really works, who it really serves. indybay.org Register for the forum here: | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_FLtgn7fbQsKXljKk1z7Tvg…
(2020-10-15). There are Many Reasons to Oppose the Library/Garage/Housing Project in Downtown Santa Cruz. indybay.org Rick Longinotti of the Campaign for Sustainable Transportation has written a rebuttal to former Mayor of Santa Cruz Don Lane's blog post in support of the proposed six-story library/garage/housing project. Read Longinotti's full response below.
(2020-10-15). Wednesday 10/14: Know Your Props: Panel Discussion on the 12 California Ballot Propositions. indybay.org Online via Zoom…
(2020-10-15). Sunday 10/18: Women's March Action Online: #CountOnUs Digital Action Weekend to #GOTV (Day 2). indybay.org Online/digital action options during COVID-19…
(2020-10-15). Thursday 10/15: 10/15 SF Rally Against Prop 22-Sick of GIG Greed. indybay.org SF City Hall | Polk &McAllister St. | SF | March to UBER HA…
(2020-10-15). Clinical characteristics and outcomes among hospitalized adults with severe COVID-19 admitted to a tertiary medical center and receiving antiviral, antimalarials, glucocorticoids, or immunomodulation with tocilizumab or cyclosporine: A retrospective observational study (COQUIMA cohort). thelancet.com In a real-clinical setting, inhibition of the calcineurin inflammatory pathway, NF-κΒ, could reduce the hyperinflammatory phase in COVID-19. Our findings might entail relevant implications for the therapy of this disease and could boost the design of new clinical trials among subjects affected by severe COVID-19.
(2020-10-15). Future Research and Innovation Leaders Awarded Research Fellowships. imperial.ac.uk Four Imperial researchers have been awarded Future Leader Fellowships from UK Research and Innovation.
(2020-10-15). US press reports confirm killing of Portland anti-fascist was targeted police assassination. wsws.org Trump raised the killing of Reinoehl as a great achievement during the first presidential debate with former Vice President Joe Biden. The Democratic candidate made no objection.
(2020-10-15). CEO of NHS Trust — "Second covid wave will be '10 times harder' to deal with. truepublica.org.uk A report in the Health Service Journal paints a dire picture of the coming reality of the second Covid wave. Whilst politicians continue their poor decision making, inevitable U-turns then fight out the blame game — the national health service faces the destructive forces of not one battle — but three. The second wave of …
(2020-10-15). Brexit — Ten reasons why Boris Johnson will back down and do a deal. truepublica.org.uk TruePublica Editor: The word on the ground in political circles is that Boris Johnson is facing political armageddon. The battleground of Brexit and Covid has left Johnson with his back in a corner. With a no-deal Brexit and a Joe Biden win, Britain will be the only major economy in the world with no trade …
(2020-10-15). Boris Johnson at Sea: Coronavirus Confusion in the UK. counterpunch.org The tide has been turning against UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson. Oafishly, he has managed to convert that tide into a deluge of dissatisfaction assisted by the gravitational pull of singular incompetence. Much of this is due to such errors of communication as committed last month, when he got into a tangle over new coronavirus
(2020-10-15). Cashless welfare card entrenches racism, poverty, corruption. greenleft.org.au  …
(2020-10-15). Premier of NSW Corruption Inc must stand down. greenleft.org.au  …
(2020-10-15). Democrats Should Stop Worrying About Debating Climate Change. thenation.com Democrats Should Stop Worrying About Debating Climate Change…
(2020-10-15). Synthesizing Sound and Self. thenation.com Synthesizing Sound and Self…