(2020-11-02). Minneapolis protesters march in costume on Halloween to end the Trump horror show. fightbacknews.org Minneapolis, MN – On Halloween, over 150 people marched through Uptown Minneapolis to the Fifth Precinct police station. The march was organized by the Minnesota Immigrant Rights Action Committee (MIRAC) and co-hosted by the Twin Cities Coalition for Justice 4 Jamar (TCC4J) and several other groups. | Starting at Lagoon and Dupont Avenues, the march was kicked off with a performance by the Kalpulli KetzalCoatlicue danzantes and a few speakers. A representative from Minnesota Workers United spoke about the horrifying impact the Trump presidency has had on the working class and the importance of defeating him come…
(2020-11-02). The role of the World Socialist Web Site in educating a new generation of revolutionaries. wsws.org Young people looking for answers to all of the pressing questions of today are coming to find that there is no greater resource than the WSWS.
(2020-11-02). "The WSWS has not only commented on the struggles of the working class it has been an active participant in them" wsws.org In the vast archive of the WSWS, the working class will find the most critical lessons from the history of the global class struggle and an international socialist perspective needed to conduct its fight against world capitalism today.
(2020-11-02). Right-wing propagandists in Germany promote "herd immunity" wsws.org The deadly policies of the German government, sending workers back into workplaces and pupils into schools in the midst of the pandemic, are accompanied by a reactionary propaganda campaign by politicians and the media.
(2020-11-02). Months of unpaid wages spark strikes by delivery drivers across China. wsws.org To maintain or boost profits amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the big express delivery companies have lowered prices, shifting the burden onto local courier stations and exploiting delivery workers ever more harshly.
(2020-11-02). Who bears responsibility for the Canadian ruling elite's catastrophic handling of the COVID-19 pandemic? wsws.org By systematically prioritizing corporate profit and investor wealth over human lives, Canada's governments have created conditions for a second wave of COVID-19 infections and deaths even bigger than the first.
(2020-11-02). This week in history: November 2-8. wsws.org 25 years ago: Israeli prime minister assassinated On November 4, 1995, Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin was assassinated by a right-wing Jewish fanatic, revealing the depths of the social and political crisis of the Zionist state.
(2020-11-02). Union suppresses Albany, New York nurses' fight for coronavirus protections. wsws.org For two years, the New York State Nurses Association has allowed its members to work without a contract while opposing a genuine fight for the minimum safety measures needed to protect nurses against infection.
(2020-11-01). Trump and the tactics of mass disenfranchisement. liberationnews.org 
From Clark County, Nevada to the U.S. Supreme Court, Donald Trump and tens of thousands of his operatives are working on a multi-pronged strategy to deliver the incumbent a second term despite the expected loss of the popular vote.
(2020-11-01). Chicago City Council member to push for non-recognition of "illegitimate Trump regime" if he refuses to leave power after loss. fightbacknews.org Chicago, IL — A wave of early voting is underway. Mostly, these are "no" votes in the referendum on the Trump presidency. Of course, Trump knows this and has openly declared his intention to refuse to count all the votes. | All across the country, in addition to getting out the vote, activists are preparing to resist any attempt by Trump to refuse to leave office after a loss. Suspected Trump tactics include: Trump stopping the counting of votes; Trump declaring himself the winner; Republican state governments throwing out state election results and deciding the elections, or getting the Supreme Court to de…
(2020-11-01). On Contact: Taibbi and Hedges on the Media Landscape. scheerpost.com On Chris Hedges' RT show, On Contact, the host speaks with journalist and author Matt Taibbi about the rapidly disintegrating media landscape and its consequences. |
(2020-11-01). The Covid-19 Roadmap: Towards Global Economic Chaos and Societal Destruction. globalresearch.ca Minor Edits on October 16, 2020. First published on October 6, 2020 | It is now confirmed that the Reverse Transcription-Polymerase Chain Reaction Test (RT-PCR) used to estimate COVID-19 positive cases is questionable. It cannot detect or identify the virus. What …
(2020-11-01). The Covid-19 Numbers Game: The "Second Wave" is Based on Fake Statistics. globalresearch.ca "Red zones", travel bans, quarantines, "red lists". A "Second Wave". Millions of people are lining up for Covid-19 testing. The "Numbers Game". How statistics and "estimates" are used by politicians to justify the closure of the national economy and the derogation of fundamental civil rights.
(2020-11-01). Open Letter to the COVID-Corrupted Media. Non-stop Reporting, Alarming and Fearmongering. globalresearch.ca We, The People, are concerned about worldwide media reporting about covid. | Are you, Western Media Moguls, realizing that there is hardly anything else on your programs other than covid? — Covid is at the center of everything. Covid discussions appear …
(2020-11-01). Operation Gedeon: US Officials Allegedly Encouraged Coup Plot. venezuelanalysis.com Former Green Beret Jordan Goudreau filed a lawsuit which shed more light into the botched paramilitary invasion.
(2020-11-01). Nigerians in Texas decry Lekki Massacre, demand end to police brutality. liberationnews.org 
From Houston to Lagos, the working class is demanding an end to the violence perpetrated against them by the police on behalf of the ruling class.
(2020-11-02). Documentary exposing Antifa censored by YouTube & Vimeo… for depicting scenes of EXTREME VIOLENCE? rt.com 
A conservative group's new documentary on Antifa — the group called just "an idea" by Joe Biden and defended by the media for its "mostly peaceful" protests — has been suppressed by Big Tech for various terms-of-service violations | The While on YouTube the original version was apparently blocked due to copyright…
(2020-11-01). The Real Cancel Culture: Trump Rallies Sicken 30,000, Kill 700, and Trump Train Prevents Biden Gathering in Texas. commondreams.org The American people have it in their power to stop this cancellation of our health, well-being, and basic constitutional rights. On Tuesday, they can cancel Trump. | www.commondreams.org/sites/default/files/styles/cd_special_coverage/public/views-article/thumbs/screen_shot_2020-11-01_at_08.24.47.png …
(2020-11-01). It May Not Be Sunny in Philadelphia, But the Town's Not Burning Either. zcomm.org Most of the national reporting was more deliberately inflammatory and even frightening, reminiscent of the coverage of the major unrest in Portland, New York and other cities that followed the Floyd killing…
(2020-11-01). 'Let This Moment Radicalize You'. zcomm.org These moments aren't about ignoring your fear. It's about turning that fear into the fuel propelling us forward…
(2020-11-01). First Person: supporting migrants on the COVID-19 frontline in Myanmar. news.un.org One of the far-reaching effects of the global lockdown brought on the COVID-19 pandemic has been the return of migrant workers to their home countries. The UN gender agency, UN Women has been supporting the authorities in Myanmar, under the EU—UN funded Spotlight Initiative, to provide for the needs of women.
(2020-11-01). As The Far-Right Escalates Calls For Violence, Police And National Guard Deploy. popularresistance.org In the face of massive early voter turnout and a flood of mail-in ballots, Trump, in a last ditch effort, is continuing to signal that he will refuse to accept the outcome of the election; falling back on the combined power of the supreme court, the repressive power of the police and National Guard against protesters, and violent far-Right groups on the streets engaging in voter suppression and intimidation. Trump and his supporters have also once again started to float the idea of invoking the Insurrection Act; which would allow Trump to unleash the military on American civilians along with a flood of…
(2020-11-01). On Contact: The Disintegrating Media Landscape. popularresistance.org On the show this week, Chris Hedges talks to journalist and author Matt Taibbi about the rapidly disintegrating media landscape and the consequences of that disintegration. | Taibbi has been following developments since Twitter and Facebook blocked a New York Post story about a cache of emails reportedly belonging to Democratic nominee Joe Biden's son Hunter, with Twitter blocking the New York Post out of its own account for over a week. The overt censorship is emblematic of the widening and dangerous partisan divide into information that hurts or promotes one political faction over another, and is now infecting…
(2020-11-01). Teacher's Viral Arrest Helped Stop Evictions. popularresistance.org Sophia Lukatya is a Chicago Public Schools teacher. She organizes with the Chicago Teachers Union and is a member of Democratic Socialists of America. During the Lift The Ban Coalition's protests in Daley Plaza this August, Lukatya was one of a dozen housing activists who were arrested in the week-long occupation. Positive press from the event—including a viral video of Lukatya and fellow DSA member Shannon Pilz—contributed to Governor Pritzker's decision to extend the eviction moratorium.
(2020-11-01). Schoolboy in Russia's Far East stumbles on remains of gigantic DINOSAUR that roamed oceans 250 million years ago (PHOTOS). rt.com 
A young boy in Russia's Far East has discovered the fossil of a prehistoric marine reptile — ichthyosaur — which is considered to be among the largest animals to ever have lived on Earth. | The fossilized remains were "I love dinosaurs a lot, and have always dreamed of finding the bones of a…
(2020-11-01). At least 4 dead as Super Typhoon Goni batters Philippines, barrels towards capital Manilla (VIDEOS). rt.com 
At least four people have died and a million others have been forced to flee their homes as Super Typhoon Goni slammed into the southern part of the Philippines' main island of Luzon on Sunday. | The immensely powerful storm brought "catastrophic" winds and intense downpours of rain as it made two landfalls in the Southeast Asian country. The typhoon is the world's strongest so far this year, boasting sustained winds of 225 kph (140 miles per hour) and gusts of up to 310 kph (190 mph). | #RollyPH pic.twitter.com/JCdwmUHv8G— juan carlos (@jcrmadrid_) (2020-11-01). Izzy gets busy: Dana White confirms Israel Adesanya will challenge Jan Blachowicz for light heavyweight title (VIDEO). rt.com 
Reigning UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya has stamped his authority on the promotion's 185-pound class, and now he's set to fight for the promotion's light heavyweight belt in an attempt to become a two-division champion. | Adesanya was sat at octagonside at the UFC Apex as he watched former opponent Anderson Silva lose out in his final fight in the octagon. And, after the event, UFC president Dana White revealed during…
(2020-11-01). Wednesday 11/4: OPD Post-Election Vigil: Stand with us! Protect our right to protest! indybay.org OPD: Broadway and 7th Street, Oakland…
(2020-11-02). Johnson government forced into new national lockdown, but schools, universities and factories must stay open. wsws.org The lockdown was forced on Johnson because coronavirus has escalated out of control since the economy was reopened in May, threatening to swamp the National Health Service and result in deaths on a scale dwarfing the height of the pandemic in spring.
(2020-11-01). Greenwald's Intercept Resignation Exposes The Rot In All Mass Media. strategic-culture.org 
Caitlin JOHNSTONE | Journalist Glenn Greenwald has made major waves throughout mainstream and alternative media by Greenwald says he resigned because Intercept editors refused to let him publish
(2020-11-01). Fierce GUN BATTLE filmed in France's Montpellier as 'two rival gangs' clash in broad daylight (VIDEO). rt.com 
A furious firefight broke out in the streets of the southern French city of Montpellier on Sunday as two "rival gangs" armed with pistols and rifles clashed with each other. Police said at least one person was injured. | The loud sounds of shooting rocked the north-western La Paillade district of Montpellier on Sunday afternoon as the two gangs seemingly unloaded volleys of handgun and automatic rounds at each other. A dramatic video published on the social media site zooms in on masked gunmen as deafening shots ring out near the Assas Tower — a residential building described as the tallest in the souther…
(2020-11-01). Campaigners question if mammoth undercover policing inquiry can get to the truth. thecanary.co 
Campaigners who were targeted by undercover police officers have raised doubts that a £30 million public inquiry will get to the truth about tactics used by controversial secret units.Hearings in the Undercover Policing Inquiry are due to begin tomorrow, with opening statements for seven days and then the first live witnesses.The mammoth investigation, looking at undercover policing since 1968, has been split into tranches by date — with the first block of hearings in November due to cover the activities of the Metropolitan Police Special Demonstration Squad between 1968 and 1972.In January, it will be…
(2020-11-01). Fauci praises Biden on Covid-19 & criticizes Trump in interview with Washington Post published THREE DAYS before election. rt.com 
Anthony Fauci used his last Friday night before the election to give an interview to the Washington Post in which he praised Joe Biden's attitude toward the Covid-19 pandemic and criticized President Donald Trump's. | Intentionally or otherwise, Fauci put his thumb on the electoral scale by painting a
(2020-11-01). Corona comeback: Cristiano Ronaldo RETURNS from COVID-19 quarantine, scores TWICE from the bench as Juventus win 4-1 (VIDEO). rt.com 
Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo bounced straight back to form on his return to action after testing positive for COVID-19 as he came off the bench to score twice as Juventus defeated Spezia 4-1. | The match was level at 1-1 when 35-year-old Ronaldo was introduced from the substitutes bench in the 56th minute, and the mercurial Portuguese star scored just three minutes later. | An Alvaro Morata through-ball sent Ronaldo through on goal, and the returning star made no mistake with the finish as he rounded Ivan Provedel in the Spezia goal and rolled the ball into the empty net. | Ronaldo added a second fro…
(2020-11-01). Paramilitary vehicles move to central Minsk as Belarusian capital braces for weekly protest (VIDEOS). rt.com 
The Belarusian opposition will hold its weekly anti-government protest on Sunday. The authorities have mobilized dozens of vehicles, including water cannon, setting the scene for a possible crackdown. | Footage published by Belarusian media on Sunday morning showed columns of trucks and armored vehicles moving towards the center of Minsk. The deployment apparently comes in response to opposition plans to hold their latest rally in the Belarusian capital. | Mass protests have been happening in Minsk every Sunday since August, when President Alexander Lukashenko was re-elected for a sixth term in a vote that…
(2020-11-01). NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden to apply for Russian CITIZENSHIP after 7 years in legal limbo. rt.com 
Exiled US whistleblower Edward Snowden has announced his decision to apply for Russian citizenship so that his son doesn't have to share his fate, living separated from family and without a place to call home. | "After years of separation from our parents, my wife and I have no desire to be separated from our son," former CIA and NSA contractor turned-whistleblower wrote in a series of Tweets on Saturday. | That's why, in this era of pandemics and closed borders, we're applying for dual US-Russian citizenship. | After years of separation from our parents, my wife and I have no desire to be separated from our s…
(2020-11-01). WATCH Chilean cops tackle and pepper-spray protester in Pikachu costume during demonstration in Santiago. rt.com 
A bizarre video captured during protests in Chile shows riot police wrestling with activist Giovanna Grandon, who is famous for attending anti-government rallies dressed as the Pokemon Pikachu. | The clip posted on social media shows Grandon, known as 'Aunt Pikachu', dancing on the street in Santiago along with several other activists, one of whom is wearing a green dinosaur suit. The group was interrupted by a police truck firing its water cannon as it slowly drove past them. | The activists were then approached by officers in full riot gear who immediately began surrounding Grandon and pushing her to the…
(2020-11-01). Oil investments are drying up as crude demand falters. rt.com 
The COVID-19-induced shortage in key oil investments could spell trouble for the entire industry for years to come. | Thirty-five percent: this is the size of the spending cuts oil and gas companies are likely to have made this year in response to the effects that the coronavirus pandemic is having on demand, according to the International Energy Agency. And this is just the spending slump in upstream oil and gas. This is just part of a wider trend of investment cuts in the energy industry, according to the IEA, which earlier this month published an update of its World Energy Investment report, first released…
(2020-11-01). Knuckle sandwich! Derek Chisora brings Oleksandr Usyk HAMBURGERS backstage after LOSING to Ukrainian star (VIDEO). rt.com 
British heavyweight slugger Derek Chisora proved there were no hard feelings following his decision defeat to Oleksandr Usyk as he brought the Ukrainian superstar and his team hamburgers to their dressing room after the fight. | The stylish Usyk retained his undefeated record with a closely-contested but ultimately clear-cut decision win against Chisora at Wembley Arena in London on Saturday. | Also on rt.com | | Usyk…
(2020-11-01). Georgian ruling party wins election as opposition struggles to unite for street protests. rt.com 
The ruling Georgian Dream party is set to win the general election in the former Soviet republic and is unlikely to need a coalition partner to form a new government. Opposition leaders have called for street protests. | With over 97 percent of ballots counted, Georgian Dream has secured 48 percent of votes in Saturday's general election,
(2020-11-01). Directions to the Dumpster. dissidentvoice.org 
The first time Edward Campagnola answers his phone, he admits he is just about to take a shower, his first in several days. "Yeah, I'm at the brand new Wellness Center in Santa Rosa," he says. "I'm literally just about to step into the shower, and when you live on the streets, when you get …
(2020-11-01). 'Very excited' astronomers discover activity on rare CENTAUR hybrid of comet and asteroid. rt.com 
A team of "very excited" astronomers have discovered activity around a rare type of space object that's rocky like an asteroid but also clouded in dust and gas, like a comet. | These unusual celestial bodies are known as Centaurs, like the half-man and half-horse creature from Greek mythology. They are actually minor planets and originated way out in the icy Kuiper Belt, on the edge of our solar system. | The objects are incredibly rare — in fact, despite astronomers relentlessly scanning the skies, only 18 active Centaurs have been discovered since 1927. They are also immensely difficult to observe becau…
(2020-11-01). AP blames France for INCITING Muslims to chop heads off, deletes & rewrites tweet after ferocious criticism. rt.com 
The Associated Press has caved in to an avalanche of criticism, deleting a tweet that drew accusations of inciting hatred against French people by seemingly blaming France for the wave of Islamist terror attacks it has suffered. | "AP Explains: Why does France incite anger in the Muslim world? Its brutal colonial past, staunch secular policies and tough-talking president who is seen as insensitive toward the Muslim faith all play a role," the offending message screamed from the official AP Twitter account. It also linked to an article which gave the AP's analysis of why France has so frequently been the target…
(2020-11-01). Countering Rightward Drift In The United States: This Struggle Is Long Term. dissidentvoice.org 
This week, people are planning protests across the nation beginning the day after the election. Some, like Democratic Party-aligned groups and unions, will only demonstrate if President Trump loses and refuses to leave office. Trump will fail if he tries because the ruling class has clearly shifted its support to Biden. Professor Adrienne Pine explains …
(2020-11-01). Rhode Island's housing crisis requires rent cancellation — nothing less. liberationnews.org 
As many as 44,000 to 62,000 Rhode Island households representing as many as 100,000 to 143,000 residents may currently be at risk of eviction, according to research by HousingWorks RI.
(2020-11-01). 'Lockdowns KILL': Trump Covid adviser Atlas forced to APOLOGIZE for RT interview as media uproar deflects to 'Russian propaganda'. rt.com 
Trump administration Covid-19 adviser Scott Atlas ripped public-health officials for "egregious" policy failures — only to be forced to apologize after mainstream media deflected his points by attacking him for appearing on RT. | On Saturday, the
(2020-11-01). England's national lockdown could be extended, Cabinet minister admits. thecanary.co 
England's four-week national lockdown could be extended beyond December 2 if coronavirus (Covid-19) infection rates do not significantly fall, a Cabinet minister has admitted.More to come?: Michael Gove said he believed the restrictions announced by Boris Johnson would bring down the R value, but warned that people may have to stay at home for longer if not.Pubs, bars, restaurants, and non-essential retail will close from 5 November for four weeks across England, with furlough payments at 80% extended for the duration of the new measures.People will be allowed to exercise and socialise in public spaces out…
(2020-11-01). 'My lord! What an uppercut': Conor McGregor IMPRESSED as Mayweather protege Gervonta Davis FLATLINES Santa Cruz (VIDEO). rt.com 
Conor McGregor was among those impressed by Gervonta Davis' performance as the undefeated American defeated Leo Santa Cruz with a sensational sixth-round knockout in their world title fight in Texas. | The 25-year-old protege of Floyd Mayweather rubber-stamped the win with the stunning left-hand shot which crumpled the Mexican fighter to the canvas to confirm his 24th victory from 24 fights, defending his WBA lightweight title and claiming the WBA's "super" world super-featherweight belt in the process. | Davis, a rising star in boxing circles, said afterwards that the win proves he is the best in the world an…
(2020-11-01). Pro-Trump rally in Beverly Hills turns chaotic when counter-protesters show up, forcing riot police to intervene (VIDEOS). rt.com 
A large pro-Trump demonstration in Beverly Hills turned violent as a group of black-clad counter-protesters harassed a man holding an American flag, punching, kicking and beating him with a metal pole, forcing police to intervene. | The incident apparently began when a person wearing a helmet with ACAB painted on the side tried to take the flag from one of the Trump supporters, according to a video posted on Twitter by photographer Shane Murphy. Ironically, although the man was beaten and kicked by at least half a dozen counter-protesters, police had to pull him off one of the assailants after dispersing the o…
(2020-11-01). Dumping Fukushima's Water into the Ocean. counterpunch.org 
For nearly a decade the crippled Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant has been streaming radioactive water into the Pacific Ocean. As it happens, TEPCO (Tokyo Electric Power Co.) struggles to control it. Yet, the bulk of the radioactive water is stored in more than 1,000 water tanks. Assuredly, Japan's government has made an informal decision
(2020-11-01). ExxonMobil scraps project to build LNG terminal in Pakistan. rt.com 
US energy giant ExxonMobil has canceled plans to build a liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal in Pakistan, the Express Tribune reported, citing its sources. | People familiar with the matter said the US company had exited the partnership with Energas Terminal, a consortium of companies from several industries including cement, textile, and power. | ExxonMobil's main objective for joining the consortium was to supply LNG to Pakistan. The Pakistani government had allowed five companies, including Exxon, to establish LNG terminals in the country, but said it would not give any guarantees and the companies would h…
(2020-11-01). Baghdad's Tahrir Square reopens as anti-government protest camp cleared. middleeasteye.net 
Baghdad's Tahrir Square reopens as anti-government protest camp cleared | Demonstrators vow to continue their struggle as security forces clear way for traffic for first time in a year | Sun, 11/01/2020 – 10: 00 | Protesters' encampments are dismantled as Baghdad's central Tahrir Square reopens on 31 October 2020 (AFP) | Less than a week after demonstrations were renewed in Baghdad against Ir…
(2020-11-01). 'Very sad and deeply concerning': Manchester United legend Sir Bobby Charlton diagnosed with dementia. rt.com 
Manchester United icon and English 1966 World Cup winner, Sir Bobby Charlton, 83, has been diagnosed with dementia, it was revealed by his family on Sunday. | Charlton won three league titles, a European Cup and a solitary FA Cup during a 17-year spell with the Red Devils between 1956 and 1973 and currently ranks as the second top goalscorer in Manchester United history. His tally of 249 goals was surpassed by Wayne Rooney in 2017. | News of Charlton's diagnosis follows the death of his older brother and fellow World Cup winner Jack Charlton in July, and Saturday's news that another former United player and Wo…
(2020-11-01). At least 2 dead, 5 injured after man in 'medieval clothes' goes on stabbing spree in Quebec. rt.com 
At least two people were killed and five more wounded in a stabbing attack in Quebec, Canada on early Sunday morning. Police have arrested the suspect. | The attack took place near the regional parliament building. Police said the assailant was armed with a bladed weapon and dressed in "medieval clothes." | According to local media, at least two people were killed, while five more were hospitalized. | After a brief manhunt, the suspect was arrested at around 1am local time. The police have yet to provide any details about his identity or possible motive. | Le suspect a été arrêté. Deux décès sont confirmés. Pl…
(2020-11-01). SNL host pooh-poohed for 'irresponsibly' joking that not much will change in US under Biden. rt.com 
The Daily Beast pounced on comedian John Mulaney for 'inexplicably' and 'irresponsibly' joking that a Biden win won't change much in America. Apparently even comedy now has to toe the party line and speak no ill about Joe. | Mulaney, who hosted this week's Saturday Night Live episode, drew an angry rebuke from the Daily Beast for his opening
(2020-11-01). England's November lockdown to be extended throughout December if infection rate doesn't go down, Gove confirms. rt.com 
UK Cabinet Office Minister Michael Gove has said that the government is ready to extend the lockdown in England throughout December if the coronavirus continues to surge. All decisions will be based on "evidence," he stated. | Gove told Sky News' Sophy Ridge that the government had hoped that a system of regional lockdown "could succeed" in curbing the surge in Covid-19 but, "unfortunately, over the course of the last two weeks the virus has been spreading faster than predicted." | The planned second lockdown across England would last from November 5 to December 2, if the MPs approve the proposal by Prime Mini…
(2020-11-01). Canadian opposition aghast as Trudeau responds to violence over Mohammed cartoons by saying freedom of expression must have LIMITS. rt.com 
Canadian opposition party leader Erin O'Toole was appalled by Justin Trudeau's tepid support for "free speech" in the face of Islamist attacks over Mohammed cartoons, saying the prime minister is undermining a pillar of democracy. | "It is very disturbing when the prime minister sends the signal that he is not protecting freedom of expression," O'Toole It is one of the pillars of our democracy, and without it, we slide into ignorance. | O'Toole's rebuke came one day after Trudeau res…
(2020-11-01). 'He's still the champ': UFC president Dana White says he's hopeful Khabib will RETURN to the UFC to chase 30-0 landmark. rt.com 
UFC president Dana White hasn't given up hope of Khabib Nurmagomedov reversing his recent retirement decision and says that he will give the Russian fighter time to figure out his next move. | Nurmagomedov surprised even some of his closest teammates when he tearfully announced his retirement following last weekend's second-round submission win against Justin Gaethje, but White is hoping that the undefeated Dagestani can be persuaded to take on one final fight in an effort to achieve the 30-0 record both he and his late father Abdulmanap had targeted for their exit strategy from the sport. | Also on rt.com…
(2020-11-01). Late actor Sean Connery embroiled in ANOTHER liberal controversy after Trump tweets story claiming iconic Scot 'helped' him. rt.com 
President Trump tweeted his condolences for Sean Connery's family, saying he was "a tough character" who'd once helped him secure property planning in Scotland. But it only reignited the woke bashing of the "wife-beating" star. | "The legendary actor, 007 Sean Connery, has past [sic] on to even greener fairways," Trump tweeted on Sunday, a day after the actor's death at 90. | "He was quite a guy, and a tough character. I was having a very hard time getting approvals for a big development in Scotland when Sean stepped in and shouted, 'Let him build the damn thing,'" the president continued. | He said Connery's…
(2020-11-01). 'No guarantee': Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton admits he's UNSURE over racing future in 2021. rt.com 
Lewis Hamilton helped his Mercedes team secure a seventh Formula 1 constructors' title by taking the win at Imola, then raised alarm bells by revealing he wasn't sure whether he'd still be on the grid in 2021. | Hamilton's ongoing contractual situation has been a topic of much conjecture throughout the season, with Hamilton and Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff playing down concerns over the issue. | But, following Wolff's recent comments suggesting that he's ready to hand over the reins to another team boss soon, Hamilton revealed he's similarly unsure over whether he'll be a part of the F1 grid next season. | SE…
(2020-11-01). Some good news: Australia records zero Covid cases for first time in nearly five months. rt.com 
As European nations rush headlong into lockdowns and several countries post record case numbers, it's not all doom and gloom on the Covid front; Australia has reported no new community infections for the first time since June. | The development paves the way for a further easing of harsh lockdown restrictions that have been in place in the country, particularly in the state of Victoria, which accounts for the vast majority of Australia's 907 deaths related to the disease. | Sunday saw Australia record no new daily infections for the first time since June 9. "Thank you to all of our amazing health & public heal…
(2020-11-01). 'They were PROTECTING HIS BUS': Trump trolls Biden supporters by praising Texas convoy that 'escorted' rival campaign vehicle. rt.com 
President Donald Trump doubled down on his praise for pickup-driving supporters who surrounded a Biden-Harris campaign bus as it passed through central Texas on Friday, saying they were "protecting" his Democratic rival's vehicle. | "Did you see the way our people — you know, they were protecting his bus yesterday because they're nice," Trump said Sunday at a campaign rally in Michigan. | President Trump speaks on Biden bus incident in Texas: "You see the way our people — they were protecting his bus yesterday because they're nice."
(2020-11-01). Portugal, Austria & England announce lockdowns as Europe increasingly toughens Covid-19 restrictions amid fierce protests. rt.com 
Portugal has become the latest European state to announce new coronavirus restrictions, as Austria and England also prepare for lockdown, amid public backlash in other states forced into quarantines by the second wave of Covid-19. | In Portugal, people were ordered to stay home except for work, school or essential shopping, while companies will switch to remote working wherever possible. | New lockdown measures are set to take effect on November 4 and will immediately impact nearly 70 percent of the population in 121 municipalities. Prime Minister Antonio Costa, however, warned that even more areas could be ad…
(2020-11-01). WATCH: Convoy of Trump supporters' trucks surrounds Biden-Harris campaign bus to 'escort it out of Texas'. rt.com 
A convoy of pickup trucks bearing US and MAGA flags has surrounded a Biden-Harris bus in Texas. While President Trump praised the stunt, Democrats decried it as "dangerous harassment" that forced them to cancel campaign events. | At one point, a black pickup is shown pushing a white sport-utility vehicle that was straddling two lanes out from behind the bus. Eric Cervini, an author who said he traveled to Texas to participate in a driving tour in support of Joe Biden's presidential campaign, said trucks lined up along Interstate 35 between San Antonio and Austin Friday to "ambush" the Biden-Harris bus, which t…
(2020-11-01). Zlatan strikes again! Ibrahimovic nets OVERHEAD KICK winner as AC Milan defeat Udinese (VIDEO). rt.com 
AC Milan's talismanic striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic may be 39 years of age, but he proved he's still on top of his game as he scored a spectacular winner to secure victory over Udinese. | Ibrahimovic netted his seventh goal of the season with seven minutes remaining to fire the Rossoneri to victory away from home on Sunday. | A deep cross wasn't cleared by the Udinese defender Sebastian De Maio, and Ibrahimovic reacted fastest to the loose ball as he produced a spectacular overhead kick to shoot the ball into the net and hand Milan a priceless victory. | He may never have been in the debate for the world's best f…
(2020-11-01). Anti-racists in Waukegan, Ill. take a stand against police terror. liberationnews.org 
"What's happening right now seems like a war on the African American community," Waukegan activist Rayon Edwards told Liberation News.
(2020-11-01). Pro-Trump rally in Beverly Hills turns chaotic when counter-protesters show up, forcing riot police intervention (VIDEOS). rt.com A large pro-Trump demonstration in Beverly Hills turned violent as a group of black-clad counter-protesters harassed a man holding an American flag, punching, kicking and beating him with a metal pole, forcing police to intervene. | The incident apparently began when a person wearing a helmet with ACAB painted on the side trying to take the flag from one of the Trump supporters, according to a video posted on Twitter by photographer Shane Murphy. Ironically, although the man was beaten and kicked by at least half a dozen counter-protestors, police had to pull him off one of the assailants after dispersing the…
(2020-11-01). Scientists discover 'devastating' NEW genetic disease that's killed 40% of known patients by attacking lungs and immune system. rt.com 
The new condition, which is caused by genetic mutations, has shown a particularly high death rate, as patients were not responding to any currently available treatments, the researchers said. | The disease — 'vacuoles, E1 enzyme, X-linked, autoinflammatory and somatic syndrome' — has been dubbed VEXAS. It causes symptoms that include blood clots in veins, recurrent fevers, abnormalities in the lungs, and vacuoles — unusual cavity-like structures — in the myeloid cells, which play a crucial part in the human immune system. | Researchers at the US National Institutes of Health (NIH) came acro…
(2020-11-01). Hunter Biden's laptop with trove of top US officials' data was protected by password comprising HIS NAME — report. rt.com 
The laptop belonging to Joe Biden's son, Hunter, which became a source of damaging leaks, would have been an easy target for any amateur hacker, Daily Mail reports, claiming that the password it was protected with was "Hunter02." | While the device has become illustrious for providing alleged evidence of the Biden family's corrupt dealings in Ukraine and China, as well as some salacious footage of Hunter that has since leaked, it also contained plenty of sensitive and even top-secret data, such as the names and email addresses of Secret Service officers who protected Joe Biden when he served as US vice preside…
(2020-11-01). Two Latin American Peoples' Victories for Equality and Sovereignty. strategic-culture.org 
Ron RIDENOUR | Chileans and Bolivians are turning the tide away from coup governments imposed on them by right-wing national militarists and the US State Department / CIA. | Within the past week, we have witnessed an overwhelming Chilean victory to rewrite the constitution forced upon them by General Augusto Pinochet, in 1980, and Bolivia's Supreme Electoral Tribunal confirmation that former President Evo Morales' political party, Movement for Socialism (MAS), The new Bolivian pres…
(2020-11-01). No beer for the Chancellor: Iconic Berlin political pub blacklists Merkel and cronies for ordering new lockdown. rt.com 
The German officials behind the country's month-long partial lockdown, during which all restaurants will be closed, are no longer welcome at the 'Standige Vertretung,' an iconic Berlin pub catering to the political class. | The owners of the pub voiced their anger over the decision to partially shut down the German economy to slow down the spread of Covid-19. In a video
(2020-11-01). What if Everyone on Campus Understood Money?: A Response to Chronicle of Higher Ed Columnist Allison Vaillancourt. mronline.org 
Let's give credit where it's due: After experiencing decades of neoliberal austerity and serving for nearly as long as pawns in tiresome culture wars, public higher education workers know all too well how the money works on our campuses and in our states. Students and alumni are the major sources of revenue; graduate workers and …
(2020-11-01). Major fire at Istanbul hospital sends plume of black smoke into the sky (VIDEOS). rt.com 
A fire broke out at the Istanbul University's Medical Facility Hospital on Sunday, triggering a major response from the city's firefighters. Thankfully, the blaze occurred in a building that is not currently in use. | Istanbul residents were disturbed on Sunday by the sight of a big plume of black smoke rising from the Fatih district. It emanated from a huge fire that was engulfing a building under construction, owned by the Medical Faculty Hospital of the Istanbul University. | àáapa tƒ±p fakàºltesi veya yan kƒ±smƒ± yanƒ±yor üò&ne…
(2020-11-01). New report reveals a shocking fact about the UK's role in the climate crisis. thecanary.co A Amid the cl…
(2020-11-01). Left-Democrats Abandon Struggle for the Working Class to the Right. dissidentvoice.org All indications are that Joe Biden is heading for a landslide win. Losers will be Trump and those Republicans who have not already defected to the Democrat's big tent. Collateral damage, however, may be the progressive cause. Some leftists have advocated temporarily subordinating an independent working-class alternative to campaign for the leading neoliberal candidate. For …
(2020-11-01). Video: Azerbaijani Troops Are at the Gates of the Capital of Nagorno-Karabakh Republic. globalresearch.ca The Nagorno-Karabakh war has apparently been developing in the favor of the Turkish-Azerbaijani bloc. On the evening of October 29, the Armenian side confirmed that Azerbaijani troops have almost reached the second largest town in Nagorno-Karabakh — Shusha, which is …
(2020-11-01). Pseudo-left apologists for Biden and the bankruptcy of "lesser-evil" politics. indybay.org Joseph Kishore, Socialist Equality Party candidate in the 2020 US presidential election, explains how the Democratic Party and its affiliates are going all out to insist that workers and youth opposed to Trump must subordinate their struggles to electing Biden.
(2020-11-01). How Can Socialists Help Stop Trump? zcomm.org Socialists should be actively campaigning to defeat Trump, to elect Biden, on the basis of the fact that we're facing a dangerous threat. To treat the current conjuncture as equivalent to the choice between, say, Romney vs. Obama is ludicrous…
(2020-11-01). Factionalising Antisemitism: The British Labour Party Suspends Jeremy Corbyn. globalresearch.ca Whatever stance taken by followers of the British Labour Party on the subject of antisemitism within its ranks, the suspension of Jeremy Corbyn must be seen as an exercise of muscle on the part of Sir Keir Starmer. Since coming …
(2020-11-01). Video Allegedly Showing Destruction of Armenian Trucks Carrying Ammo Shared by Azerbaijani Military. sputniknews.com Azerbaijan and Armenia have been locked in an intense conflict for over a month after the two sides accused each other of breaching the armistice existing in the breakaway Nagorno-Karabakh republic. Despite efforts to restore the truce, the two sides continue to exchange fire.
(2020-11-01). Turkey welcomes Georgia parliamentary elections. yenisafak.com Turkey on Sunday welcomed the peaceful conduct of Saturday's parliamentary elections in Georgia. | "We are pleased that the elections were completed in peace and tranquility throughout the country," the Foreign Ministry said in a statement. | Ankara conveyed its best wishes to "friendly" Georgia, saying it believes bilateral relations will develop further in all areas through joint efforts. | Polls were held to elect 150 members of the Georgian parliament. | The ruling Georgian Dream party is leading with a vote share of over 49.32%, according to preliminary results.
(2020-11-01). Press conf. of 'Devotees of Velayat Sanctuary 9' held. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 01 (MNA) — The press conference of a large-scale Air Force military drill, codenamed Fada'eeyan-e Harim-e Velayat 9 (The Devotees of the Velayat Sanctuary 9), was held.
(2020-11-01). Wednesday 11/4: 2020 Election & Protecting Democracy After We Vote w/ Common Cause. indybay.org Online via Zoom…
(2020-11-01). Bolivian new Gov. keen on reviving relations with Iran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 01 (MNA) — The Bolivian President-elect said that the new government will reactivate the bilateral relations and cooperation with Iran that were stagnant during the Bolivian interim government.
(2020-11-01). Berkeley Cops Arrest Protestor, Squelch 5G Opposition at AT&T's Bidding. indybay.org After holding educational forums, protesting, and lobbying for three years for stronger local telecom laws, Berkeleyans are engaging in non-violent direct action to stop 4th and 5th Generation cell antennas that are being rolled out throughout Berkeley. An all-night vigil near Berkeley Natural Grocery began at 12: 30 AM on October 28, but antennas were installed later that day on the corner of Nielsen as well as at Monterey Market.
(2020-11-01). Azerbaijan says it liberated 193 settlements from Armenian occupation. yenisafak.com The Azerbaijani army has liberated 193 settlements from Armenian occupation, the Turkish National Defense Ministry said on Sunday as clashes in Karabakh continue for over four weeks. | "The heroic Azerbaijan army continues to save its occupied territories by demonstrating its strength and capabilities at the front line," it said on Twitter. | Relations between the two former Soviet republics have been tense since 1991 when the Armenian military occupied Upper Karabakh, or Nagorno-Karabakh, an internationally recognized territory of Azerbaijan.‚Ä®‚Ä®Fresh clashes erupted on Sept. 27,…
(2020-11-01). 'Armenia responsible for continuation of Karabakh war'. yenisafak.com Ilham Aliyev made the remarks at a meeting with Turkey's Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu in Azerbaijan's capital Baku.Aliyev said the Armenian premier wrote a letter to Moscow asking help from Russian President Vladimir Putin.He said the move to write the letter clearly shows that Armenia has accepted defeat but does not want to surrender."It is the most reasonable option for Armenia to declare its defeat, remove its armies from our land and, solve the problems through dialogue," he said. "The problem is being solved now. Azerbaijan alone implements the relevant resolutions of the United Nations Security Counci…
(2020-11-01). Armenian Premier Claims Existence of Proof That Syrian Mercenaries Fight in Karabakh. sputniknews.com YEREVAN (Sputnik) – Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on Sunday claimed the existence of concrete proof of Turkey recruiting and transporting thousands of Syrian mercenaries to Azerbaijan for the war in the breakaway republic of Nagorno Karabakh.
(2020-11-01). Hungarian left condemns installation of George H.W. Bush statue in Budapest. peoplesdispatch.org The Workers' Party of Hungary 2006 – European Left also criticized the comments made by prime minister Viktor Orban during the ceremony. He termed the Soviet War Memorial in Budapest as an occupation monument…
(2020-11-01). US Elections: Neither party is offering anything, not even to their own base. peoplesdispatch.org Eugene Puryear from Breakthrough News spoke to Peoples Dispatch about crucial factors that will play a major role in the upcoming elections, but are not being sufficiently highlighted by the mainstream media.
(2020-11-01). Turkey to continue exploration in East Med till Nov. 14. yenisafak.com Turkey on Sunday issued another navigational telex, or Navtex, for the area in the Eastern Mediterranean where it will conduct seismic research activities until Nov. 14.According to the announcement, the mission, which will be carried out by the Oruc Reis seismic research vessel, will continue for 10 days starting Thursday.A Navtex is a maritime communications system that allows ships to inform other vessels about their presence in an area as well as other information.The Oruc Reis will carry out seismic studies in the Eastern Mediterranean together with two other vessels, the Ataman and Cengiz Han.It will conduc…
(2020-11-01). $8b of import items on domestic production list. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 01 (MNA) — Strengthening domestic production has become a major focus of the Iranian government in the past few years, as the country is determined to nullify the US sanctions.
(2020-11-01). Azeri leader says he will fight 'to the end' if Karabakh talks fail. yenisafak.com Azeri President Ilham Aliyev said on Sunday his troops would "go to the end" should negotiations fail to result in an agreement by ethnic Armenian forces to withdraw from Nagorno-Karabakh and seven surrounding regions.Aliyev, speaking during a meeting with Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu in the Azeri capital Baku, also said Armenia had "no basis" to request Russian military assistance in the conflict.Further shelling was reported by Azerbaijan and ethnic Armenian forces in and around Nagorno-Karabakh on Sunday. The death toll in the region's worst fighting in more than 25 years has already surpassed 1,0…
(2020-11-01). Close to 1 ton of illicit drugs busted in Kerman province. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 01 (MNA) — The police forces of Kerman province in central Iran seized 950 kilograms of illicit drugs in a single operation on Saturday.
(2020-11-01). What Trump And Biden Get Wrong About North Korea. popularresistance.org But this is a false dichotomy. Meeting or not meeting with the North Korean leader hasn't been the failure of U.S. policy. And more pressure and sanctions will not convince North Korea to give up its nuclear weapons arsenal. | To make any substantial progress, the next administration must take a wholly new approach to achieve a nuclear-free Korean Peninsula. | Most urgently, the next administration should officially end the Korean War with a peace agreement. Contrary to the belief held by most Americans, the 70-year-old war never officially ended and was only halted by a fragile ceasefire signed in 1953.
(2020-11-01). Turkey Extends Seismic Survey in Disputed East Mediterranean Area. sputniknews.com ANKARA (Sputnik) – Turkey's Oruc Reis research vessel will continue its seismic exploration in the disputed area of the Eastern Mediterranean, near the Greek islands of Rhodes and Kastellorizo, until 14 November, the navy's Office of Navigation, Hydrography and Oceanography has announced.
(2020-11-01). Government accused of 'contempt' for North after furlough extension. thecanary.co Politicians have accused the government of showing "contempt" for leaders in the North of England after announcing a national lockdown and extension of the furlough scheme. Politicians in the North West had called for 80% furlough payments for employees of businesses forced to close when areas were put into Tier 3 restrictions, but instead workers were offered 67% of pay through the government's Job Support Scheme. | "Crisis of confidence": | Mayor of Liverpool Joe Anderson told BBC Breakfast that he, along with members of the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (Sage), had called for a lockdown in…
(2020-11-01). TISRI hosts annual conf. on studying Zionist regime. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 01 (MNA) — The 16th pre-session on studies on the Zionist regime titled "The Use of Sports by the Zionist Regime for Normalization" was held at Tehran International Studies and Research Institute (TISRI).
(2020-11-01). Find the (best) Iranian Dentists in Los Angeles. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 01 (MNA) — Teeth are one of the most vital organs in the body. For this reason, their maintenance has a high priority.
(2020-11-01). Over 1 ton of opium seized at Mirjaveh border. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 01 (MNA) — Commander of the Border Guards of the Islamic Republic of Iran Police informed that Police forces of the Sistan and Baluchestan province, southeastern Iran, have seized over one ton of opium near Mirjaveh border.
(2020-11-01). Air Force to conduct war game in C Iran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 01 (MNA) — The Islamic Republic of Iran's Air Force will start the final phase of a military drill on Monday in Isfahan province.
(2020-11-01). Tuesday 11/3: NAACP Election 2020 Special Coverage (Day 1). indybay.org Onlive via livestream…
(2020-11-01). Berlin Pub Blacklists Chancellor Angela Merkel for Poor Coronavirus Response. sputniknews.com Germany announced a month-long lockdown earlier this week. The quarantine, that will start on Monday, 2 November, stipulates the cancellation of all mass events and the closure of bars and restaurants except for takeaways.
(2020-11-01). Risk of US election aftermath violence can't be discounted. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 01 (MNA) — Political scientist says American society is heavily armed and gun sales have skyrocketed in recent weeks, so the possibility of violence in the aftermath of US election can not be discounted.
(2020-11-01). Wednesday 11/18: 'Through the Night': Film & Discussion on Rise of Multiple Job Workers & 24 HR Daycare. indybay.org Online/virtual film screening via Zoom…
(2020-11-01). UN urged to condemn insulting to Holy Prophet (PBUH). en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 01 (MNA) — Islamic Association of Philippine Alumni called on the Secretary General of the United Nations António Guterres to condemn the France's insulting to the Holy Prophet of Islam (PBUH).
(2020-11-01). Visualizing Abolition – An Interview with Gina Dent. indybay.org Interview with Gina Dent, UCSC associate professor of Feminist Studies, on police and prison abolition.
(2020-11-01). Prince Andrew Allegedly Pays Secret Visits to Queen in Plot to Clear His Name From Epstein Scandal. sputniknews.com The Queen's second son, said to be her favourite, found himself in hot water last summer following the arrest and death of Jeffrey Epstein, who was charged with running a sex trafficking network of minors. Prince Andrew maintained relations with Epstein for years and even visited his private island, where the financier allegedly abused his victims.
(2020-11-01). Israel lobby slaughters Corbyn again. zcomm.org It seems that for the Israel lobby, slaughtering Corbyn once was not enough…
(2020-11-01). Sunday 11/1: Your Vote is Power in Action 2020 Election Livestream w/ MoveOn. indybay.org Online via livestream…
(2020-11-01). 'Giant Mistake': Reagan's Secretary of State Condemns US Withdrawal From INF Treaty With Russia. sputniknews.com The former top diplomat criticised the Trump administration's apparent "allergy" to international accords, but yet supported Washington's decision to ditch the nuclear deal with Iran. The latter subsequently prompted a spike in nuclear fuel production and enrichment by Tehran.
(2020-11-01). Tuesday 11/3: No Cops, No KKK, No Fascist USA. indybay.org Clock Tower, Santa Cruz…
(2020-11-01). VIDEO: Astonishing scenery of Kaleybar forest in NW Iran. en.mehrnews.com TABRIZ, Nov. 01 (MNA) — Autumn has given special beauty to the nature of Kaleybar forest, in the northwestern Iranian province of East Azarbaijan.
(2020-11-01). Affordable Housing Developers Set their Sights On Former Toxic Oil Fields. popularresistance.org California – On a busy corner in Vista Hermosa, a neighborhood just west of downtown Los Angeles, early signs of construction have begun on a 7-story, 64-unit apartment building called Firmin Court. The project's developer, the Decro Group, has pledged that the new building, which is one of six active multi-family developments under construction in a five-block radius, will provide supportive and affordable housing for "chronically homeless individuals, persons at risk of becoming homeless, and low-income families."
(2020-11-01). Leader to deliver speech on Prophet Muhammad birth anniv. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 01 (MNA) — On the occasion of the birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei will deliver a speech on Tuesday, November 3.
(2020-11-01). USA under Trump: Back to Pinochet. indybay.org Only "political theater" is being staged to give Trump a "law and order" image in the election campaign. The president wants to make political capital out of the escalation, warned Governor Brown according to the news magazine Newsweek.
(2020-11-01). Monday 11/2: America Is On The Ballot: Indian Country Unites to Vote. indybay.org Online event…
(2020-11-01). Six in custody over Nice church attack in France. yenisafak.com Two more men were arrested in connection with a knife attack that left three dead at a church in Nice, bringing the number of people in custody to six as investigators look at the suspected assailant's last known contacts, a French police source said.The latest arrests took place on Saturday, the source said.An assailant beheaded a woman and killed two other people in a church in Nice on Thursday.The suspected attacker, a 21-year-old from Tunisia, was shot by police and is now in critical condition in a hospital.The latest arrests in the case involved two men from the town of Grasse, near the southern French coas…
(2020-11-01). A Note to the Left (and Working Populations) on the Doorstep of the US Presidential Election. zcomm.org We will be in a dire position to engage aggressively on all these issues with the Trump malignancy in power another 4 years, with unimaginable consequences for the climate and future generations in the coming years…
(2020-11-01). Wednesday 11/4: SFPD Election Protection. indybay.org SFPD, 630 Valencia @ 17th Street…
(2020-11-01). What is COVID-19? Seven Key Points for Understanding SARS-CoV-2 and Testing. globalresearch.ca Introduction | COVID-19 appeared in Europe and the Americas in 2020, following the emergence of a new virus from China in 2019. | This new virus belongs to the well-known family of coronaviruses that has already produced two particularly severe epidemics in …
(2020-11-01). Trump, Evangelicals, and 'The Unwashed Masses'. zcomm.org It is not an exaggeration to say that the only music that is recognisable and liked by almost all the people of our planet is the 'Hallelujah' chorus of Handel's 'Messiah'.
(2020-11-01). Saturday 11/14: "Good Trouble": Virtual Screening of Documentary on Civil Rights Icon, Rep. John Lewis. indybay.org Online/virtual screening…
(2020-11-01). From One Struggle to Another, Abolition Now! Mumia Abu Jamal. globalresearch.ca When one thinks of the term abolition, there is a tendency to see it as a threat emerging from the left. Another perspective understands, however, that abolition is a natural response to a situation that has become untenable. | What condition …
(2020-11-01). Youth Activists Are Transforming the Election by Leading Protesters to the Polls. zcomm.org Millennials, along with Gen Z — which together make up 37 percent of the electorate — are translating protest turnout to the polls…
(2020-11-01). No Matter Who Wins, The War Machine Wins. popularresistance.org The US government is pushing yet another unproven election meddling narrative about yet another disobedient government, this time targeting Iran and Russia. | This is exhausting. Do I really need to type this bullshit out? | Fine. Okay. Here we go again: | At a press conference with Director of National Intelligence John Ratcliffe and FBI Director Christopher Wray it was announced that Iran and Russia have separately obtained some voter registration information, and that Iran has been using its information to send bizarre threatening emails to Democratic voters with the goal of swaying the election.
(2020-11-01). Build a Compassionate Nation. zcomm.org To address these urgent issues and many more, we must rebuild the trade union movement and end corporate America's stranglehold on our economy and our government. We must create the nation of, by, and for the working class that we know we can become…
(2020-11-01). Archbishop Viganà≤: Open Letter to Donald Trump, Warns About 'Great Reset' Plot to 'Subdue Humanity,' Destroy Freedom. globalresearch.ca His Excellency, Archbishop Carlo Maria Viganà≤, has written yet another open letter to President Donald J. Trump. Read it in its entirety below. It is available in PDF by
(2020-11-01). Police lock Djab Wurrung activists out of camp. greenleft.org.au Victoria Police removed the last few protesters on October 30 from the site of a hotly-contested new highway extension between Ararat and Buangor.
(2020-11-01). Resistance Fest. vital in convergence of resistance artists. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 01 (MNA) — A Lebanese actor said the Iran's 16th Resistance International Film Festival is pivotal in the convergence of resistance artists to confront global arrogance.
(2020-11-01). Super Typhoon Goni Strikes the Philippines as 'Strongest Landfalling Tropical Cyclone on Record,' Spurring Calls for Climate Justice. commondreams.org The storm, known locally as Rolly, left at least 10 people dead and nearly 400,000 displaced. | www.commondreams.org/sites/default/files/styles/cd_special_coverage/public/headline/thumbs/gettyimages-12293964861.jpg …
(2020-11-01). Left-Wing Groups Are Filling the Void Left By an "Invisible" Biden Campaign in Michigan. zcomm.org If Joe Biden wins Michigan, he'll have these independent, grassroots groups to thank…
(2020-11-01). Tampa students rally against budget cuts, face repression from the USF administration. fightbacknews.org Tampa, FL – Students at the University of South Florida (USF) and concerned members of the Tampa community gathered at the entrance of the university, October 28, for a rally against recently implemented and proposed budget cuts. This rally, hosted by Tampa Bay Students for a Democratic Society (SDS), aimed to ensure that the school did not make any more cuts that would affect students and workers, and instead wanted USF to take cuts from the budget of the USF Police Department and highly-paid administrators. | With news of the undergraduate college of education closing and the reduction of resources available fo…
(2020-11-01). VIDEO: Leader's letter to French youth over double standards. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 01 (MNA) — Issuing a letter to the young people in France, Leader of Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei called on them to question the double standards of their president Emanuel Macron over freedom of expression.
(2020-11-01). Tehran faces 'catastrophe' over virus surge: Official. yenisafak.com The chairman of Tehran City Council has raised the alarm over the surge in coronavirus deaths in Tehran, warning of a "human catastrophe" if lockdown is not imposed.Addressing a meeting of Council members on Sunday, Mohsen Rafsanjani said Iran is presently grappling with the third wave of virus that is showing no sign of fading, unlike first two waves.If effective actions, he warned, are not taken to contain the further spread of virus, it may lead to a "tsunami and a human catastrophe" in winter.Rafsanjani said the public representatives in Tehran have reached a "good understanding" on ways to curb the third wav…
(2020-11-01). US strategy on Iran not to change with changing its president. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 01 (MNA) — Head of Passive Defense Organization said that strategy of the United States against Islamic Republic of Iran will not undergo any change with the replacement of president in this country.
(2020-11-01). Why third world workers were worst hit by the pandemic. peoplesdispatch.org Advanced countries have been more open-handed in fiscal support for their economies, in particular for workers, while Third World countries have been extremely niggardly, not necessarily out of choice (except in the case of India)…
(2020-11-01). How South Korea's Intelligence Service Quietly Pushes Peace Talks. popularresistance.org Tensions between the two Koreas escalated again last month after a South Korean fisheries official, possibly attempting to defect, was shot dead by North Korean army troops after he swam across their disputed maritime border known as the Northern Limit Line. | A shocked President Moon Jae-in, who has made engagement with North Korea the centerpiece of his administration, demanded an explanation. Some US "experts" boldly predicted that North Korea had killed off Moon's peace initiative. | Within days, however, the tables were turned. On September 25th, Kim made an unprecedented public apology to South Korea for th…
(2020-11-01). Biden Is Labor's Best Bet. commondreams.org Despite his attempts to portray himself as a leader who protects the interests of so-called forgotten Americans, President Trump is no working-class hero. | www.commondreams.org/sites/default/files/styles/cd_special_coverage/public/views-article/thumbs/biden_2_0_0.jpg …
(2020-11-01). Sunday 11/1: Dia de los Muertos & All Saints Day: The Lives Lost to Pandemics of COVID, Poverty, Racism. indybay.org Online via livestream…
(2020-11-01). Debt, Land and Money, from Polanyi to the New Economic Archaeology. globalresearch.ca Inspiration for The Great Transformation in…
(2020-11-01). Saturday 10/31: YES on Prop 16: San Francisco Unity Rally. indybay.org Mission Dolores Park, 19th & Dolores St, San Francisco, CA 94114 | NOTE: Masks and Social Distancing Required…
(2020-11-01). Corbyn's Suspension: Labour May Lose $7 Mln a Year in Funding From Unions, UK Media Says. sputniknews.com On Thursday, former UK Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn was suspended from the party following his comments on the Equalities and Human Rights Commission's Labour-related report into allegations of anti-Semitism.
(2020-11-01). Large-scale protests after US election possible: Hunter. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 01 (MNA) — Stating that the likelihood of large scale protests after US election is more than any of previous years, Shireen Hunter said that it reflects the deepening of many divisions, economic, culture, and racial in the US.
(2020-11-01). Green Party's Howie Hawkins on Opposing US Militarism and Protecting the Vote. indybay.org Green Party presidential candidate Howie Hawkins on opposing US wars and militarism and protecting the vote.
(2020-11-01). How Our Politics Came Undone. commondreams.org Under Trump, our notion of shared truth has been shattered. In its place, monsters have swarmed. | www.commondreams.org/sites/default/files/styles/cd_special_coverage/public/views-article/thumbs/gettyimages-1009769482_01c8ac7cc3b849e525e370bc513441201.jpg …
(2020-11-01). "No, Mr. President," Sanders Says Before Election Day, "You're Not Standing Up for Working Families" commondreams.org The senator slammed the Trump administration for giving more than $425 billion in contracts to companies that have shipped jobs overseas. | www.commondreams.org/sites/default/files/styles/cd_special_coverage/public/headline/thumbs/gettyimages-12286887241.jpg …
(2020-11-01). FBI Raids Neo-Nazi Camp In Michigan. popularresistance.org On Thursday, with five days remaining before the US election, the FBI conducted two additional raids in Michigan and arrested Justen Watkins and Alfred Gorman, leaders of a neo-Nazi group called The Base. Watkins was arrested when agents raided a farm in the town of Bad Axe, in the Michigan "thumb," which members of The Base used as a training grounds and "hate camp." Gorman was arrested in the Detroit suburb of Taylor. | The two neo-Nazis, aged 25 and 35 respectively, are charged with threatening to murder a left-wing blogger in late 2019, though the timing of the raids indicates the FBI believed The Base's trai…
(2020-11-01). Best medical tour operator in Iran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 01 (MNA) — At the beginning of the new millennium, and in the light of advanced technologies in the field of transportation, geographical boundaries and long distances have become virtually meaningless.
(2020-11-01). Iran's foreign trade value hits over $38bn in 7 months: IRICA. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 01 (MNA) — President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA) put the country's total value of foreign trade at $38.278 billion in the seven months of the current Iranian calendar year (from March 21 to Oct. 22).
(2020-11-01). Spanish families mark Day of the Dead separately amid COVID-19 fears. yenisafak.com Spanish families who normally honour their dead relatives by visiting cemeteries on the Day of the Dead are spacing out their visits this year as a second wave of coronavirus sweeps the country.Authorities have advised families to spend only 30 minutes at graveyards and not to go in large groups to mark the event, which is linked to the Catholic holidays of All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day at the start of November."Our family is coming separately, two or three days apart. We are the last to visit," said Francisco Gonzalez, 81, who visited the Almudena cemetery in Madrid with his wife.Flower sellers said many pe…
(2020-11-01). Macron Is No T. E. Lawrence, but It Is Still the Arab World Which Can Save Him in Lebanon. strategic-culture.org An inferiority complex linked to Lebanon's colonial past is responsible for Macron failing in Lebanon. But maybe his racist rant about Islam might fix that. | Is there no end to Emmanual Macron's gaffes in the Muslim world? It almost feels as though they roll in on a weekly basis and have given journalists a new Trump-like subject to busy them, distracted away of course from the more serious subjects of the day. | But attacking Islam is no joke. And one has to wonder whether the sanity of Macron is all there, a point made by the Turkish President recently when he suggested the French President was losing his mind…
(2020-11-01). Macron's belated climb-down. thealtworld.com The French president has second thoughts about Muslim-baiting for political advantage | Emmanuel Macron went on the Al- Jazeera channel on Saturday to say he understands the feelings of Muslims shocked by the displaying of offensive cartoons of the Prophet Muhammad and qualify his fulsome defence of the drawings. "I think that the reactions came as a result of lies and distortions of my words because people understood that I supported these cartoons," he explained. This represents a climbdown by the French president and a victory for the campaign to boycott French goods which swept much of the Islamic world. But…
(2020-11-01). Trick or Treat! Macabre and Eerie Costumes of 2020 Halloween Season. sputniknews.com The spooky season has finally reached its apogee, welcoming people around the world to put on scary makeup and costumes and join in revelries on the occasion of All Hallows' Eve, celebrated on 31 October.
(2020-11-01). Milwaukee unions march to support organizing drives. fightbacknews.org Milwaukee, WI – Workers from multiple active union organizing campaigns marched through downtown Milwaukee on October 27 to rally support for the wave of new union organizing. Nearly 100 workers and supporters from the organizing campaigns at the Milwaukee Art Museum, Colectivo Coffee, Wonderstate Coffee, Marquette University and Captel joined forces for an impressive display of union strength. The march took the streets, stopping by several workplaces where union drives led primarily by young workers are ongoing. | Speaking outside the Milwaukee Art Museum, Brittany Walker, a museum employee, explained why museu…
(2020-11-01). Cuteness Overload: Bunch of Adorable Kittens Chill on the Floor. sputniknews.com Everybody knows that cats are awesome companions and they can bring peace and happiness to their human friends, showing how cool it is to do nothing – with all of their feline experience.
(2020-11-01). Algerians vote for revised constitution. yenisafak.com Algerian voters began to cast ballot Sunday in a referendum on constitutional amendments.The vote is held amid restrictions as part of measures to stem the spread of coronavirus and absence of President Abdelmadjid Tebboune, who was hospitalized in Germany.Polls opened at 8 a.m. local time (0700GMT) and will close at 7 p.m. (1800GMT).There are 24 million eligible voters, who will cast their ballot in more than 60,000 poll stations.Voting in remote desert areas started on Thursday, while around one million Algerians living abroad cast their ballot on Saturday.Sunday's vote coincides with the 66th anniversary of th…
(2020-11-01). Audacity towards sanctities is violation of human dignity. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 01 (MNA) — In a reaction to the statements of French President Emmanuel Macron, First Deputy Speaker of the Iranian Parliament said that rudeness towards sanctities is clear violation of dignity of all human beings.
(2020-11-01). How to Be a Good Digital Citizen During the Election—And Its Aftermath. commondreams.org People spreading disinformation may be trying to sway the election one way or the other or simply undermine confidence in the election and American democracy in general. | www.commondreams.org/sites/default/files/styles/cd_special_coverage/public/views-article/thumbs/file-20201029-23-17d9zuc1.jpg …
(2020-11-01). Green Party and Peace & Freedom Party Endorsements. indybay.org Here is info on endorsements by the Green Party and the Peace & Freedom Party for President, for the State Propositions, and for local races and measures:…
(2020-11-01). Malaysia reports 957 new coronavirus cases with no new deaths. yenisafak.com Malaysia reported 957 new coronavirus cases on Sunday, bringing the total number of infections to 32,505.The health ministry also reported no new fatalities, keeping the death toll at 249.
(2020-11-01). Can Facebook Be Used to Steal an Election? zcomm.org How to rein in Facebook and social media platforms…
(2020-11-01). Bad Leadership Is Plunging Public Schools Into a Crisis. commondreams.org Covid-19 exposed how important teachers are to students and families—it's a shame that school leaders still won't listen to them. | www.commondreams.org/sites/default/files/styles/cd_special_coverage/public/views-article/thumbs/50221334568_58eb6e120d_o1.jpg …
(2020-11-01). The Most Important Climate Ballot Initiatives to Watch on Election Day. zcomm.org This election is full of existential choices from President to crucial races for the Senate and House. There are also a number of important state and local ballot initiatives and referendums that will influence our ability to preserve the biosphere…
(2020-11-01). Large caravan through Miami demands end to Cuba blockade. fightbacknews.org Miami, FL – A caravan of some 60 cars and 15 bicycles made up a caravan against the Cuba blockade, October 25 in Miami. It was the fourth caravan here since July. Those in attendance overcame not only threats by right-wing Cubans in the area, but pouring rain in the early morning hours before the 8 a.m. departure. | Initiated by YouTube personality El Proteston Cubano, the caravan included other important individuals and organizations from within Miami's Cuban community, including the Jose Marti Cultural Association; YouTube personalities El Diez de Octubre and Yadira Escobar; a number of people formerly act…
(2020-11-01). Shanell Williams, Chair of Board Of SF City College Violate Brown Act. indybay.org The chair and San Fancisco Community College Board of Trustees Shanell Williams improperly violating the Brown Act and transparency for the students, faculty, staff and public.
(2020-11-01). Leader appoints a new member of Guardian Council. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 01 (MNA) — In a directive, Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei appointed Hojjatoleslam Seyyed Ahmad Khatami as a member of the Guardian Council on Sunday.
(2020-11-01). Iran registers 7,719 COVID-19 cases in 24 hours. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 01 (MNA) — The Iranian Health Ministry has confirmed 7,719 COVID-19 infections and 434 deaths due to the disease in the past 24 hours.
(2020-11-01). Wednesday 11/4: NAACP Election 2020 Special Coverage Town Hall (Day 2). indybay.org Virtual Town Hall…
(2020-11-01). Stocks fall for second month in a row as economic storm clouds gather. fightbacknews.org San José, CA – For the second month in a row, U.S. stocks fell in October. The drop in stock prices sped up, with both October and the last week being the worst month and week for the stock market since March. The broadest stock market index, the S&P 500, is now down nearly 9% from its record high in early September. | Despite some positive economic news on unemployment claims and Gross Domestic Product this past week, the economy still remains in a deep hole. There are still more than 22 million people getting government aid for unemployment, more than 12 times the number before the recession began. GDP remains…
(2020-11-01). This Election Is About Trump's Pandemic Failures. But What Happens Next? commondreams.org It's going to take more than a change of personnel in Washington to address our decaying climate, public health, and democracy. But it's not too late. | www.commondreams.org/sites/default/files/styles/cd_special_coverage/public/views-article/thumbs/shutterstock_16697631251.jpg …
(2020-11-01). At least two dead in Quebec stabbing. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 01 (MNA) — At least two people have reportedly been stabbed to death in the Canadian city of Quebec.
(2020-11-01). Wednesday 11/4: Rally to Demand Every Vote Gets Counted. indybay.org Santa Cruz: meet at the clock tower; Watsonville: meet at the City Plaza; or host a street corner vigil and stay socially distant.
(2020-11-01). Two More Suspects Arrested Over Knife Attack in Nice, Reports Say. sputniknews.com PARIS (Sputnik) – The French police have widened the probe into a deadly knife attack at a church in the southern city of Nice, arresting two more people, media said Sunday.
(2020-11-01). US imposition of cruel sanctions on Iran, 'a failed policy'. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 01 (MNA) — Chairman of Iran-Russia Parliamentary Friendship Group said that the US imposition of sanctions against Islamic Republic of Iran is a failed policy.
(2020-11-01). VIDEO: Typhoon Goni hits Philippines. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 01 (MNA) — Typhoon Goni has hit the Philippines, forcing authorities to evacuate some regions.
(2020-11-01). Class Consciousness in the Age of COVID. dissidentvoice.org Prior to the appearance of COVID-related restrictions and lockdowns, neoliberal capitalism had turned to various mechanisms in the face of economic stagnation and massive inequalities: the raiding of public budgets, the expansion of credit to consumers and governments to sustain spending and consumption, financial speculation and militarism. Part and parcel of this has been a strategy …
(2020-11-01). From Arms to Renewables: How Workers in This Southern Military Industrial Hub Are Converting the Economy. commondreams.org Huntsville, Alabama is teeming with engineers and STEM talent. Some are leaving the defense economy for the clean energy one. | www.commondreams.org/sites/default/files/styles/cd_special_coverage/public/views-article/thumbs/msfc_aerial_2017-21.jpg …
(2020-11-01). Traditional dyeing in SW Iran. en.mehrnews.com CHALESHTAR, Nov. 01 (MNA) — Traditional dyeing methods are still being used in some regions of the country to gain high-quality materials for producing handmade Persian carpets.
(2020-11-01). 'Renminbi Diplomacy': How China Bought the US Government? globalresearch.ca In an
(2020-11-01). Protester Shot by WCPD Projectile at Close Range. indybay.org On the night of Friday October 23rd, Walnut Creek police shot a protester at close range with a projectile round. The protester made no threat to the officer. The projectile caused injury to the protester, who was fortunately wearing a ballistic vest.
(2020-11-01). Three Iranian animations go to Italy's Corti a Ponte festival. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 01 (MNA) — Three Iranian animations have been accepted into the 13th edition of Corti a Ponte in Italy.
(2020-11-01). Thursday 11/19: Amah Mutsun Land Trust Fire Symposium. indybay.org Online event, register now: | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_g1S0DSTMT4eJhFI4tUlF9g…
(2020-10-31). What Does Israel Have against Palestinian Singer, Mohammed Assaf? dissidentvoice.org 
Why does Israel hate Palestinian singer, Mohammed Assaf? On October 16, Avi Dichter, Israeli Member of Parliament from the right-wing Likud Party, announced that Assaf's special permit to enter the occupied Palestinian West Bank would be revoked. Assaf, originally from Gaza, now lives with his family in the United Arab Emirates. He achieved stardom in …
(2020-10-31). The Knives Come Out As Greenwald Splits From The Intercept. popularresistance.org Glenn Greenwald, co-founder of investigative news outlet The Intercept, very publicly resigned from his position yesterday. The immediate trigger for his decision was a refusal to publish his article exploring corruption in the Biden campaign by his editors, but, as the cult journalist explained on his Substack page, there were also long term and deeper underlying factors that forced him to move on. Greenwald created the Substack page for this purpose, posting his resignation letter, then the censored article followed by the email exchange with his editors that preceded his resignation.
(2020-10-31). Clare Moseley on the horrific plight of English Channel migrants: "They are asking for help, but being treated like criminals" wsws.org The founder of refugee charity Care4Calais spoke with the WSWS about this week's horrific loss of life on the English Channel, including the deaths of three children.
(2020-10-31). Left-wing in Belgrade counters anti-immigrant vigilantism by Serbian far-right. peoplesdispatch.org On Sunday, October 25, the left-wing sections in Belgrade organized "A Tea of Solidarity" in the park near the Faculty of Economics in the city to counter the far-right vigilantism against migrants in the city. The right-wing anti-migrant group Peoples Patrols had organized a clean-up of the park and chanted anti-migrant, hyper-nationalist slogans at the event. A large contingent of security forces were also present in the park to avert clashes between the groups. | Masina reported that the leader of the right-wing group, Damjan Knezevic, who is the former vice-president of the far-right Zavetnici party, was pres…
(2020-10-31). The riot in Naples and the choice between health and work. fightbacknews.org Fight Back News Service is circulating the following statement from Italian Marxist- Leninist organization Fronte Popolare. | "Health is first and foremost, but without money no masses are sung": so, we read on one of the many banners laid out during the spontaneous protest marches in Naples in these hours. The contrast between health and work, between physical well-being and economic well-being is a choice that in a real democracy we should not even imagine to make. Yet this is the choice put in front of us, in the South as well as in the North, throughout the all country. While the North — and especially…
(2020-10-31). 'Symbolic Violence: Conversations with Bourdieu' by Michael Burawoy reviewed by Paul Leduc Browne. mronline.org 
Michael Burawoy's Symbolic Violence is a Marxist critique of the sociology of Pierre Bourdieu. This fascinating book explores some of Bourdieu's contradictions by staging a series of 'conversations' between the French sociologist and a range of important, mostly Marxist, thinkers whose writings Bourdieu ignored or dismissed in footnotes, even though he ought to have engaged …
(2020-10-31). Don't Let the Supreme Court Open the Door to More Discrimination Against LGBTQ People. commondreams.org LGBTQ people already get turned away from food banks, shelters and more. The high court's decision in Fulton could make things worse. | www.commondreams.org/sites/default/files/styles/cd_special_coverage/public/views-article/thumbs/lgbtq-discrimination-workplace-scotus.jpg …
(2020-10-31). Social Movements Can Win Even With a Hostile Supreme Court. truthout.org With the confirmation of Amy Coney Barrett, how will the Supreme Court decide future cases? Most people will probably think of it as a
(2020-10-31). The US Alliance with India: Bipartisan Issue of Strategic Importance. globalresearch.ca The US' alliance with India will remain a mainstay of its grand strategy regardless of who wins next week's elections since it's a bipartisan issue of the highest importance for its permanent military, intelligence, and diplomatic bureaucracies ("deep state"). | ***…
(2020-10-31). O jogo de números do Covid-19: A "segunda vaga" é baseada em estatísticas falsas. globalresearch.ca "Zonas vermelhas", proibiàßà£o de viajar, quarentenas, "listas vermelhas". Uma "Segunda Vaga" foi anunciada. | A campanha do medo tornou-se extenuante. Milhàµes de pessoas alinham-se para serem testadas ao Covid-19. | Medidas estatais drásticas sà£o contempladas, incluindo restriàßàµes a ajuntamentos sociais, casamentos, funerais, …
(2020-10-31). Spanish police make ludicrous claim Russia plotted to invade Catalonia. wsws.org Spain's paramilitary police also made basesless allegations that WikiLeaks publisher Julian Assange was party to a plot involving 10,000 Russian troops attacking Spain.
(2020-10-31). What is at stake in the study of settler colonialism? mronline.org 
Settler colonialism, those colonial processes based on the aim of permanently settling metropolitan populations on indigenous lands, and—crucially—the struggle against it, have been at the centre of many of the key political developments of the last three decades.
(2020-10-31). Radical Neoliberalism Was Born And Will Die In Chile. popularresistance.org A wave of Indigenous peoples supporting the Luis Arce-David Choquehuanca presidential ticket defeated the main right-wing candidate, Carlos Mesa by 20 points, restoring democracy to Bolivia. Just days later around 80% of Chilean voters decided by referendum to re-found their nation with a new constitution. These momentous events represent twin victories for Latin American independence, the rejection of radical neoliberalism, a desire for socio-economic reform, and the insistence on self-determination from the bottom-up.
(2020-10-31). Coronavirus and the Biotech Complex. A Conversation with Whitney Webb. globalresearch.ca "Government insiders had foreknowledge of the Covid-19 crisis on a scale that, thus far, has gone unreported and that those same insiders are now manipulating the government's response and public panic in order to reap record profits and gain unprecedented …
(2020-10-31). The Threat of Peace… Why America Needs War With Russia and How To Stop It. strategic-culture.org 
(2020-10-31). Turkish rescuers pull elderly man from earthquake rubble. middleeasteye.net 
Turkish rescuers pull elderly man from earthquake rubble | Aegean Sea quake kills 53 people in Turkey and Greece | Sat, 10/31/2020 – 10: 03 | An earthquake survivor embraces a Turkish rescue worker (Reuters) | A 70-year-old man was pulled from the remains of a destroyed building to an applauding crowd on Sunday as Turkish rescuers went into their third day searching for victims of an earth…
(2020-10-31). Unions call for more measures to protect jobs as furlough scheme ends. thecanary.co 
Fears have been raised that people will be pushed into in hardship as government coronavirus support schemes end.Unions are calling for more measures to protect jobs as the furlough scheme ends, saying the new support plans are "not adequate", while poverty campaigners have concerns about the end of mortgage holidays.With no certainty about whether Covid-19 can be brought under control in the near future and millions of UK people living under further restrictions, Unite general secretary Len McCluskey called on the Government to bring forward clear plans for the protection of health, jobs and incomes.Mr McCluskey…
(2020-10-31). US records GLOBAL daily high with over 100,000 new coronavirus cases. rt.com 
The US has set a grim new record, registering more than 100,000 new coronavirus cases in a single day. The country's total Covid-19 tally has passed the 9 million mark, with roughly 3 percent of the population infected. | The record one-day increase in coronavirus cases was reported on Friday, with Reuters' tally showing some 100,233 new infections. The Johns Hopkins University count showed a slightly smaller figure of 99,321 new cases. | In any case, both figures constitute not only a new pandemic record for the US, but a global one, surpassing the one day increase of over 97,800 new cases reported by India,…
(2020-10-31). Philadelphia mayor orders curfew but DELAYS release of shooting footage as National Guard troops arrive to help quell unrest. rt.com 
Philadelphia's mayor has ordered a 9pm curfew for the second time in three nights to help quell riots, but he is delaying release of police bodycam footage of the shooting that led to the unrest until after the election. | The curfew will be in place until 6am Saturday, and only those who are going to work, seeking medical assistance or dropping off a mail-in ballot will be allowed to leave their homes, the city announced on Twitter. A similar curfew was imposed for Wednesday night, after Black Lives Matter protests escalated into riots that left 53 police officers wounded, dozens of businesses looted and ATMs…
(2020-10-31). From a wealthy socialite to an Israeli Govt censor, Facebook's new "Free Speech Court" is anything but independent. mronline.org 
Freedom of speech on the Internet is all but extinct, and on the eve of the 2020 U.S. elections, a de facto "free speech court" is going to make sure it never comes back. On Facebook at least.
(2020-10-31). Elections 2020 live coverage with The Tight Rope and The Real News. therealnews.com 
Join Cornel West and Tricia Rose of The Tight Rope and The Real News Network staff for our live election coverage on Tuesday, November 3rd, from 6pm-1am ET.
(2020-10-31). Two children killed in oil pipeline explosion in southern Iraq. middleeasteye.net 
Two children killed in oil pipeline explosion in southern Iraq | Saturday's blast follows an attack on an oil pipeline earlier in the week in the north | Sat, 10/31/2020 – 11: 09 | An aerial view of an oil field near Iraq's southern port city of Basra (AFP) | Two children have been killed after a blast struck a pipeline in southern Iraq, authorities said. | An investigation had been launch…
(2020-10-31). Anti-Trump mole Miles Taylor unveils president's 'shocking sins'… mostly farcical outbursts & PUBLIC promises to voters. rt.com 
The ex-Trump staffer who revealed himself as the author of an anonymous New York Times piece has tried to frame publicly stated policies, such as removing troops from Syria, as scandalous revelations and crimes against America. | Miles Taylor, a former Department of Homeland Security (DHS) employee, tweeted a list on Saturday of what he called "foolish, unethical, un-American and/or illegal" directives that he witnessed from President Donald Trump during his tenure in the administration. But rather than condemning the president, the list appears to show the commander-in-chief taking steps that reflect the poli…
(2020-10-31). Ousted former governor of Iraqi city of Kirkuk dies in Washington. middleeasteye.net 
Ousted former governor of Iraqi city of Kirkuk dies in Washington | Najmeddin Karim's family said he passed away overnight in a Washington hospital | Sat, 10/31/2020 – 14: 59 | Kirkuk provincial governor Najmeddin Karim shows his ink-stained finger after voting in the Kurdish independence referendum in Kirkuk, northern Iraq, on 25 September 2017 (AFP) | The ousted former governor of the Ir…
(2020-10-31). Union calls for schools to be closed if England enters month-long lockdown. thecanary.co 
Schools and colleges must be closed if the government imposes another national lockdown, the National Education Union (NEU) has said. Joint general secretary Kevin Courtney also called for ministers to prepare to introduce school rotas for the end of any new restrictions. | New measures: | Boris Johnson is expected to outline fresh measures to control the spread of coronavirus at a Downing Street press conference on 31 October. He is reportedly considering introducing nationwide restrictions next week, which could see everything closed except essential shops and education settings for a month. | NEU calle…
(2020-10-31). Draft Debacle: Bellingcat Smears OPCW Whistleblower, Journalists With False Letter, Farcical Claims. strategic-culture.org 
Bellingcat claimed to have uncovered a letter that disproves OPCW inspectors and journalists who challenged the censorship of a Syria chemical weapons probe. But in one of many falsehoods, Bellingcat's "letter" was in fact only a draft that was never sent — and only further exposes the cover-up. | Aaron MATÉ | Bellingcat, the NATO member state-funded website that has participated in a propaganda effort to accuse Syria of a chemical weapons attack in April 2018 and justify the US-led bombing that followed, has published a new falsehood-ridden attack on an OPCW whistleblower whose suppressed findings exposed…
(2020-10-31). Firms urge government to sort out the outsourced Test and Trace system. thecanary.co 
The government needs to sort out the outsourced Test and Trace system because the welcomed extension to the furlough scheme is just a short-term fix, business leaders have said.They point out that it's a key weapon in the fight against the virus, it would boost confidence, and mean workers are not asked to self-isolate without decent sick pay.Lockdown part two: Prime minister Boris Johnson, speaking at a Downing Street press conference, announced that non-essential retail and hospitality services will be forced to close — while schools stay open — during a four-week national lockdown.It means tha…
(2020-10-31). Trouble ahead? Stores boarded up across US over fears of widespread looting and riots around election (PHOTOS). rt.com 
Cities across the United States are battening down the hatches in anticipation of violence around the presidential election. Stores are being boarded up throughout the nation and the National Guard is preparing for activation. | With election day now looming large, business owners in major cities including New York, Washington, DC, Los Angeles and Denver have boarded up their stores in the hope of avoiding being targeted by looters and rioters. | Washington, DC is forecast to be the epicenter of the unrest as polling in the highly contentious contest between incumbent President Donald Trump and Democrat nomine…
(2020-10-31). The Social (Relations) Dilemma. mronline.org 
The Social Dilemma that is currently streaming on Netflix has garnered much attention by raising a single question—how have we come to accept as normal the fact that a few hundred tech-enthusiasts in Silicon Valley has had an unprecedented impact on billions of lives around the world? Directed by Jeff Orlowski, the Social Dilemma features …
(2020-10-31). Una lucha simultánea en la misma extensión de este hemisferio. workers.org 
Por Sergio Rodríguez Gelfenstein El autor, un analista venezolano, envió a Workers World este artículo sobre los acontecimientos en los últimos meses en el hemisferio oeste. El 21 de octubre — Durante los meses finales del año pasado escribí dos artículos en meses sucesivos bajo los títulos " °Arde América Latina!" . . . |
(2020-10-31). Walmart RETURNS guns & ammo to displays one day after pulling them, saying US civil unrest 'remained geographically isolated'. rt.com 
Walmart has reversed course on a decision to yank firearms and ammunition from sales displays less than 24 hours after announcing the move amid a spate of looting in US cities. The company now says the unrest remained "isolated." | The retail giant noted the about-face on Friday, saying guns would be returned to store shelves just one day after they were pulled, initially deemed a precautionary measure as heated anti-police brutality protests across the country erupted into riots and looting. | "After civil unrest earlier this week resulted in damage to several of our stores, consistent with actions we took ov…
(2020-10-31). Why Canada Must Release Meng Wan Zhou. dissidentvoice.org 
Few things are as dangerous as a poorly thought-out kidnapping. Kidnappings are serious business, often with unintended consequences. History is replete with dim-witted criminals who engaged in them on a whim, only to discover adverse outcomes far beyond their imagining. One dramatic example happened 90 years ago this week: On October 24th, a mother with …
(2020-10-31). Macron accuses Turkey of 'bellicose' attitude towards Nato allies. middleeasteye.net 
Macron accuses Turkey of 'bellicose' attitude towards Nato allies | French president hits out at Turkey as row over his comments on Islam continues to rage | Sat, 10/31/2020 – 16: 22 | Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan (L) walks past France's President Emmanuel Macron during the 2019 Nato summit in Watford, northeast of London (AFP) | French President Emmanuel Macron has accused Turk…
(2020-10-31). Twitter's censorship 'poses threat to national security,' DHS chief says in scathing letter after border official's account freeze. rt.com 
The head of the DHS has castigated Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey in a withering letter, arguing his platform endangered national security after locking the account of a top border official over a post it alleged to "promote violence." | The Department of Homeland Security acting chief Chad Wolf penned the letter to Dorsey on Friday, insisting "corporate bureaucrats" should not act as arbiters of truth for the American public, calling Twitter's move to suspend the handle of Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) executive Mark Morgan "unjustified" and "disturbing." | "The fact that the tweet was removed and the account lock…
(2020-10-31). US crowned world's leading generator of plastic waste in new study. rt.com 
The United States leads the world in plastic waste creation and is also among the top marine polluters, according to new research, which has factored in the huge amount of trash that the US exports into its calculations. | The US produced the largest mass of plastic waste of any country in the world and also had the largest annual per-capita plastic generation among surveyed nations, the study, Read…
(2020-10-31). Chronicle | Colombian Commander Uriel falls in combat, fulfilling his destiny. peoplesdispatch.org 
In Sà£o Paulo, a fine rain took over the sky, bringing a damp sensation to the air, previously dry. Looking at the messages on my phone, I came across a note and a video, which brought the sad news of the fall of Commander Uriel, one of the commanders of the largest guerrilla group in Colombia, the National Liberation Army (ELN). | Immediately, my mind is transported thousands of kilometers away and I can almost feel the dense humidity of the air and the heat of the jungle again in the bed of the San Juan River, in the department of Chocó, Colombia. This is the place where I met Commander Uriel. And the fir…
(2020-10-31). Rioters attack businesses & drivers after black man shot by police near Portland (VIDEOS). rt.com 
Violent demonstrators burned US flags, smashed windows and attacked drivers following a police shooting in a city near Portland, Oregon. Police in riot gear moved in to disperse the mob. | Vancouver, Washington, located about 12 miles north of Portland, resembled a war zone on Friday night as protesters blocked traffic and vandalized buildings. The unrest began with a vigil for a black man, identified by family as Kevin Peterson, who'd been shot and killed by local police during a pursuit in which he'd allegedly pulled a gun. But after the peaceful memorial service, several hundred protesters rampaged through…
(2020-10-31). Key states that could decide the result of the US election. thecanary.co 
A handful of states will play a crucial role in determining the outcome of the 2020 United States presidential election.These are the "swing states": so called because they will help swing the overall result either way. Most states are not swing states and will not change hands at this election — but safe states alone are not enough to get either Trump or Biden to the White House.Here are eight swing states to watch. All were won by Trump in 2016, but all are being strongly contested at this election by Biden.(PA Graphics)— Florida | This is the most hotly-contested swing state of them all. Florida has…
(2020-10-31). øRespuesta a la amenaza fascista? °Lucha de la clase trabajadora! workers.org 
Por Workers World Party/Partido Mundo Obrero Los siguientes son comentarios ligeramente editados del seminario web del 8 de octubre del Workers World Party/Partido Mundo Obrero los recientes debates electorales, con el primer secretario del WWP, Larry Holmes, en la ciudad de Nueva York, la principal camarada Teresa Gutiérrez en San . . . |
(2020-10-31). Dumping Fukushima's Water into the Ocean… Seriously? dissidentvoice.org 
(Reuters) For nearly a decade the crippled Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant has been streaming radioactive water into the Pacific Ocean. As it happens, TEPCO (Tokyo Electric Power Co.) struggles to control it. Yet, the bulk of the radioactive water is stored in more than 1,000 water tanks. Assuredly, Japan's government has made an informal …
(2020-10-31). Ex-Green Party candidate Jill Stein wins right to expose possible flaws in Wisconsin voting machines — too little too late. rt.com 
Former Green Party candidate Jill Stein has won a grueling four-year legal battle to inspect the software running Wisconsin's voting machines and publish what her team finds — but too late to run the analysis before 2020's vote. | The Stein 2016 Recount Campaign finally crushed an attempted gag order by machine mega-manufacturer Election Systems & Software, they
(2020-10-31). You are a heretic in woke America if you oppose trans treatment for kids, liberal crusade against 'Irreversible Damage' book shows. rt.com 
An author attempting to publish a book arguing against transgender treatment for teenagers realized that woke America has no time for "common sense" after receiving backlash over her publication. | Published in June, Abigail Shrier's 'Irreversible Damage' argues that teachers, therapists and the media are encouraging vulnerable teenage girls to identify as "transgender," and pushing life-changing treatments and surgeries — including puberty-blocking hormones and double mastectomies — on these teens. | Childhood gender dysphoria is a relatively recent phenomenon, but one that has entered the mainstrea…
(2020-10-31). Waukegan, Ill.: Black Lives Matter protests continue. workers.org 
Black Lives Matter protests are continuing in Waukegan, Ill., after police shot an unarmed young Black couple on Oct. 20. Marcellis Stinnette, 19, was killed. His partner, Tafara Williams, 20, was seriously injured. Waukegan is 15 miles from Kenosha, Wis., where police shot Jacob Blake in the back seven times . . . |
(2020-10-31). Weaponising Human Rights: Can the Magnitsky Act Deny Due Process? strategic-culture.org 
The Australian parliament seems about to approve a 'human rights' law that would establish the ability to exert arbitrary state power over individuals in other countries who have been accused of human rights violations. Ironically, this law gives the accused no day in court, and no chance to see charges or evidence, confront accusers, present a defence or have a ruling made by an authority other than the prosecution.
(2020-10-31). Federal court strikes blow to voting rights in key battleground state Minnesota. liberationnews.org 
A 2-1 decision by federal judges on the 8th Circuit Court of Appeals has raised the prospect that hundreds of thousands of mail-in votes will not be counted in the critical swing state of Minnesota.
(2020-10-31). The Heat: U.S. Presidential Race. america.cgtn.com 
The race for the White House is in its final lap, with less than a week to go before Election Day.
(2020-10-31). Research keeps ignoring disabled People of Colour. But we exist too. thecanary.co 
Disabled People of Colour are being left out of conversations on disability rights. It's happening in government reports and even in reports from charities. Experiences of ableism are not separate from experiences of racism. And disabled People of Colour don't experience ableism or racism in turns, only one at a time. Other factors often complicate things too. It's time we worked to bring these issues forward.What we're doing: The Canary's investigations unit uncovers, among other things, stories about communities organising amongst themselves. These communities are forced to act for themselves when the es…
(2020-10-31). Puerto Ricans struggle for independence from US colonialism. thegrayzone.com Ben Norton speaks with Andrés González Berdecía, a senatorial candidate from the Puerto Rican Independence Party, about the November 3 election and referendum, US colonialism, the unelected neoliberal junta that controls Puerto Rico's economy, the similarities between Republican and Democratic administrations, and why he wants his nation to be independent.
(2020-10-31). Remembering Stephen F. Cohen: Katrina vanden Heuvel on life and love with eminent Russia scholar. thegrayzone.com Katrina vanden Heuvel on the life and legacy of her late husband Stephen F. Cohen, the eminent historian who shaped the field of Russia studies and bravely challenged the New Cold War. Stephen F. Cohen, the eminent historian who helped shape the field of Russia studies and bravely exposed the fallacies and dangers of Russiagate and the new Cold War, passed away on September 18, 2020 at the age of 81. Cohen's wife, Katrina vanden Heuvel, editorial director and publisher …
(2020-10-31). Colombia: 3 Killed in New Massacre Reported in Cauca. telesurenglish.net Indepaz reported this Saturday the new massacre, which already adds up to 70 in 2020 in the Andean nation. | Two women and a man were killed in a rural area of the municipality of Mercaderes, department of Cauca, in southwestern Colombia, where six months ago they killed community leader Alvaro Daza and three of his relatives. | RELATED: | The Institute of Studies for Development and Peace (Indepaz) reported this Sat…
(2020-10-31). Sanctions, Elections And Tactical Opportunities. popularresistance.org First, the very existence of the Venezuelan nation-state is at stake in the upcoming elections. Of course, all countries on the periphery struggle for their existence in the unequal power relationship that exists between the Global North and the Global South. This is a global class struggle, where the aggressor is the imperialist pole, represented by NATO. They aim to recolonize our continent. | As such, the struggle in the upcoming elections is not with the Venezuelan opposition, which merely reflects the White House's interests.
(2020-10-31). November Surprise: President Maduro Warns of U.S. Plot. telesurenglish.net Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has warned of a new terror plot by foreign agents which aim to disrupt the November electoral campaign. | RELATED: | "We have captured information from sectors abroad that speak of November 1, actions of attacks and violence to try, they say, to create the image of chaos and crisis in Venezuela. And, they say, try to turn the vote in the state of Florida," denounced the President.
(2020-10-31). Cultivated Lunacy, Nuclear Deterrence and Banning the Nuke. zcomm.org In looking at the debates on nuclear weapons, one tension remains ineradicable. Those who do not possess such weapons, nor put their stake in their murderously reassuring properties, have little interest in seeing them kept…
(2020-10-31). US Fish and Wildlife Service delists gray wolves from Endangered Species Act. nationofchange.org The final rule, which excludes Mexican wolves, will be published in the Federal Register on Nov. 3 and go into effect 60 days later.
(2020-10-31). Kentucky Police Training Slideshow Quoted Hitler. popularresistance.org A training slideshow used by the Kentucky State Police (KSP) — the second largest police force in the state — urges cadets to be "ruthless killer[s]" and quotes Adolf Hitler advocating violence. | The slideshow was included in KSP documents obtained via an open records request by local attorney David Ward of Adams Landenwich Walton during the discovery phase of a lawsuit. Ward requested KSP materials used to train a detective who shot and killed a man in Harlan County, and Ward shared the presentation with Manual RedEye.
(2020-10-31). '180 Degree Rule' wins at Valladolid Intl. FilmFest. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 31 (MNA) — Iranian film '180 Degree Rule' by Farnoosh Samadi has won an ward at the 65th Valladolid International Film Festival in Spain.
(2020-10-31). Guterres urges continued dialogue between Armenia and Azerbaijan. news.un.org The UN chief remains "deeply concerned" over reports that hostilities in the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict zone are continuing to affect civilians, his spokesperson said on Saturday.
(2020-10-31). Movies that Make You Want to Vote. progressive.org 'Borat Subsequent Moviefilm,' 'What the Constitution Means to Me,' and 'White Noise,' take vastly different approaches to our current political climate.
(2020-10-31). Trump's fight against the law. indybay.org Trump stands for the rejection of the universalist traditions of the US, for the abolition of the rule of law and the reign of the lie.
(2020-10-31). Sudan, US sign deal to restore sovereign immunity. yenisafak.com In a statement, the Justice Ministry said the agreement would settle all cases filed against Sudan in US courts over the 1998 bombings of the US embassies in Kenya and Tanzania.According to the statement, Khartoum agreed to pay $335 million in compensation to the families of US victims of the 1998 bombings.The agreement is part of the moves by Washington to remove Sudan from the US list of state sponsors of terrorism.By the agreement, Sudan's "legal status becomes like other countries that are not on the list of terror-supporting countries", the ministry said.On Oct. 23, the Sudanese Foreign Ministry announced th…
(2020-10-31). The parallel universe of peace. zcomm.org The guy who could start a nuclear war has, in his own mind, already dehumanized a huge percentage of the world's population. Doing so makes it so much easier to kill them when necessary…
(2020-10-31). 'Gabriel' wins two awards at Berkeley film festival. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 01 (MNA) — Iranian short film, 'Gabriel' has snatched to awards at the at the 2020 Berkeley Video & Film Festival in the US.
(2020-10-31). A reply to the Morenoites on support for militarization of Brazilian elections. wsws.org The slanderous rant sent to the WSWS by the editor of the Brazilian edition of the Morenoite Izquierda Diario website exposes his own organization's hostility to Trotskyism.
(2020-10-31). US Secretary of State insists Sri Lanka lines up against China. wsws.org The US has been hostile to China's influence in strategically important Sri Lanka, as preparations for a US-instigated war against China are escalated.
(2020-10-31). Turkish president to proceed to quake-hit Izmir. yenisafak.com Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Saturday will proceed from Turkey's eastern Van province to quake-hit Aegean province Izmir to inspect the earthquake zone.Erdogan, who was in Van for the ruling Justice and Development (AK) party's congress, will visit Izmir to inspect the region after a magnitude-6.6 earthquake jolted Izmir on Friday.At least 28 people have died and over 880 injured so far due to the earthquake.
(2020-10-31). James Bond Actor Sean Connery Dies at 90. telesurenglish.net His film career also includes numerous awards, including an Oscar, two Bafta awards and three Golden Globes. | The Scottish actor Sean Connery, known in the world for having played the British spy James Bond in numerous films, died this Saturday at the age of 90, his family confirmed. | RELATED: | During his long artistic career he was considered to a great extent as the best actor who played 007 in the film franchise. | He…
(2020-10-31). Who Is Sacha Baron Cohen? Hollywood Comic Genius or a One-Man Anti-Republican Hit Squad? strategic-culture.org Once again, a top Republican politician — this time Rudy Giuliani, Donald Trump's personal attorney — has taken a broadside from the actor of Borat notoriety, Sacha Baron Cohen, and with presidential elections just days away. | The former mayor of New York City, Rudy Giuliani, has certainly made better judgment calls in his career than the one he made on July 7 of this year. | Following a spoof interview with Maria Bakalova, a Bulgarian actress who plays a conservative journalist in the latest instalment of Baron Cohen's 'Borat' series, Bakalova uses her feminine charms to lure Giuliani into a hotel ro…
(2020-10-31). [Clinical Picture] A baby with red plaques on the face and a first-degree heart block: neonatal lupus. thelancet.com A 3-month-old boy was brought by his mother to our clinic who had noticed that her child had developed several round red lesions on his face (figure). She said that the problem had begun 3 weeks post partum. The baby had been born at full term following an uncomplicated pregnancy. The patient's mother was fit and well with no medical history of note—specifically she did not report any previous infections, or dermatological or autoimmune diseases.
(2020-10-31). [Perspectives] Kevin Fenton: pursuing equity and equality in public health. thelancet.com Kevin Fenton is a public health polymath. He's worked successfully in health prevention and health improvement for more than three decades and is currently the Regional Director of Public Health England (PHE) London and the Regional Director of Public Health for NHS London. "I have a passion for learning and throughout my career it is about looking for the next set of opportunities to make a difference to the people who I have been called to serve", he says.
(2020-10-31). Foreign powers, main cause of regional crises: Army cmdr. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 31 (MNA) — Iran's Army Chief Commander said that foreign powers are the main cause of crises in the region.
(2020-10-31). Iran offers relief, medical aid to quake-hit Turkey. yenisafak.com Iranian President Hassan Rouhani on Saturday offered condolences to Turkey after an earthquake in the Aegean Sea killed at least 26 people.At least 830 people were also injured when a magnitude 6.6 earthquake jolted Izmir region on the Turkish Aegean on Friday.In a message to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Rouhani expressed readiness to send relief and medical aid to the people in earthquake-hit Izmir."The earthquake in Izmir that killed and injured many dear people of that region has pained us deeply," Rouhani said."The government of the Islamic Republic of Iran declares its readiness to send any kind o…
(2020-10-31). [Correspondence] Organ procurement and transplantation in Germany during the COVID-19 pandemic. thelancet.com The COVID-19 pandemic has introduced unique challenges to health-care systems worldwide. Organ procurement and transplantation activities were affected in this context as previously described by Alexandre Loupy and colleagues.1…
(2020-10-31). As social anger mounts, Quebec unions issue craven appeal to Premier Legault to forego austerity. wsws.org Quebec's major unions issued a joint open letter to the province's right-wing premier earlier this month in which they put forward a series of lies to confuse workers at a time when class tensions are reaching the boiling point.
(2020-10-31). [Correspondence] Host or pathogen-related factors in COVID-19 severity? thelancet.com Lucy Okell and colleagues1 observed that the transmission of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is currently in marked decline in many countries. Okell and colleagues suggest two possible explanations for this decline, namely the effect of lockdowns, physical distancing, and other interventions; or, alternatively, herd immunity. After analysing trends in cumulative deaths over time in many European countries that went into lockdown at different stages of their epidemic, and data obtained from serology studies on the proportion of the population that had the infection previously, Okell an…
(2020-10-31). First planes land at Berlin's much-delayed airport. yenisafak.com The first passengers landed at Berlin's new airport on Saturday, nine years after it was originally due to open and as the global aviation industry struggles with collapsing demand due to the coronavirus pandemic.Dozens of climate activists demonstrated at the new airport on Saturday, carrying signs reading "Flying is so yesterday" and "BER opening cancelled due to the climate crisis", using the code for the full name of Berlin-Brandenburg Willy Brandt Airport.Construction on BER began in 2006 and the airport was originally due to open in 2011. But construction problems and technical issues saw the date pushed ba…
(2020-10-31). Why are care workers across India protesting? peoplesdispatch.org A.R. Sindhu, General Secretary of All India Federation of Anganwadi Workers and Helpers, talks about the issues faced by care workers and why they have launched a fresh wave of struggles…
(2020-10-31). "Sailors do not go to the sea alone" wins at Kenya FilmFest. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 31 (MNA) — Iranian documentary "Sailors do not go to the sea alone" received the Diploma of Honor for Best Feature Documentary at the Kenya International Sports Film Festival.
(2020-10-31). Large bonuses awarded to executives of bailed-out US companies. wsws.org Major companies such as Hertz and JCPenney paid their executives millions in bonuses before filing for bankruptcy and cutting thousands of jobs during the pandemic.
(2020-10-31). [Correspondence] Host or pathogen-related factors in COVID-19 severity? — Authors' reply. thelancet.com Christian Gortázar and colleagues, in their response to our Correspondence about herd immunity in COVID-19,1 suggest that the mutation of the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) might provide an alternative explanation for the observed decline in deaths in Europe. As evidence, they highlight the observation that the SARS-CoV-2 virus has mutated,2,3 alongside their own report arguing that the severity of COVID-19 has decreased over time.4 Unfortunately, their own study appears to have ended before many recoveries could have occurred, severely undermining the main conclusion.
(2020-10-31). Meeting of COVID-19 combat headquarters held on Saturday. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 31 (MNA) — National Coronavirus Combat and Prevention Headquarters held a meeting in the presence of Iranian Health Minister Saeed Namaki on Saturday.
(2020-10-31). TPOI pursuing launch of bartering deal with 10 countries. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 31 (MNA) – Deputy Ministry of Industry, Mine and Trade said that Trade Promotion Organization of Iran (TPOI) is pursuing the operationalization of bartering deal with 10 countries.
(2020-10-31). Video: The Corona Virus and the Health Impacts of the Lockdown: Interview with Dr. Sucharit Bhakdi. globalresearch.ca Dr. Sucharit Bhakdi is an award winning medical doctor specialised in the fields of immunology, bacteriology, virology, and parasitology. | This is not a killer virus comparable to the Spanish Flu. | . | . …
(2020-10-31). Trump's HHS Is Withholding Detailed COVID Hospitalization Data From the Public. truthout.org As surging coronavirus hospitalizations across the U.S. push already-strained medical facilities to the
(2020-10-31). Mass layoffs in the US as states face unprecedented budget crisis. wsws.org Walt Disney, Raytheon and Boeing were among the major corporations announcing huge job cuts this week as the total projected budget shortfall facing state governments has reached $434 billion.
(2020-10-31). Judge Approves Extradition Of Kyle Rittenhouse. popularresistance.org Waukegan, IL – An Illinois judge on Friday ordered a 17-year-old accused of killing two demonstrators in Kenosha, Wisconsin, to be extradited across the border to stand trial on homicide charges. | The ruling came several hours after a hearing at the Lake County Courthouse in Waukegan, where defense lawyers sought to persuade Judge Paul Novak to block their Kyle Rittenhouse's transfer to Wisconsin. | At the hearing began, Rittenhouse's lawyer said he'd had a change of heart since notifying the court that he planned to call witnesses, including Rittenhouse's mother.
(2020-10-31). Wednesday 11/4: Action for Justice and Democracy / Protect the Results. indybay.org 1187 Franklin @ Geary St., San Francisco…
(2020-10-31). No one should insult Holy Prophet in name of democracy. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 31 (MNA) — Iranian First Vice President said that no one should insult Holy Prophet of Islam (PBUH) under the pretext of freedom of expression and democracy, stating that the West should stop committing violence and insult.
(2020-10-31). Wednesday 11/4: After the Vote 2020: National Mobilization Call w/ Center for Popular Democracy. indybay.org Online event…
(2020-10-31). NUMSA contemplates strike action across South Africa's motor industry. peoplesdispatch.org The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa, which held pickets and demonstrations on Tuesday, says that employers are stonewalling the implementation of a 8% wage hike that was agreed upon in January…
(2020-10-31). Trump et Assad : négociations en cours. thealtworld.com En 2012, l'administration américaine a fermé les portes de l'ambassade des USA à Damas. Deux ans plus tard, elle a ordonné la fermeture de l'ambassade syrienne à Washington. Cependant, un échange de messages s'est poursuivi par l'intermédiaire de l'ambassade tchèque et un canal de communication informel a toujours subsisté. Connu pour sa volonté de conclure des accords commerciaux, le président Donald Trump avait décidé d'approfondir les contacts avec le président Bachar al-Assad. En 2017, il a envoyé une délégation politico-militaire à l'aéroport de Damas, avec l'intention de réaliser une percée. D'autres visite…
(2020-10-31). Bolivia: Santa Cruz Pro-Coup Gangs Terrorize Residents. telesurenglish.net Extremist groups continue attempts to convulse Bolivia with eight days until the democratically elected government is sworn in. | RELATED: | Residents in Santa Cruz reported attacks on homes by the Union Juvenil Cruceñista (UJC) using firecrackers and stones this morning, in response to MAS social movements taking power, the majority—55% of the voting population—in support of a continuation of the Process of Change initiated unde…
(2020-10-31). Bosnia & Herzegovina eyes bolstering economic coop. with Iran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 31 (MNA) — Speaker of House of Peoples of Bosnia and Herzegovina said that his country keens to strengthen and bolster economic cooperation with the Islamic Republic of Iran.
(2020-10-31). Unions representing hundreds of thousands of workers prepare for general strike if Trump subverts election results. nationofchange.org Even a work stoppage in certain parts of the country would be historic; the last time a general strike took place in the U.S. was in 1946.
(2020-10-31). UN 'stands ready to assist' in Aegean Sea earthquake tragedy — Guterres. news.un.org Secretary-General António Guterres is saddened by the loss of life and damage caused by the powerful earthquake in the Aegean Sea on Friday.
(2020-10-31). [Editorial] The US election 2020. thelancet.com 100 years ago, voters in the presidential election of 1920 were weary, trepidatious, and living with the spectre of pandemic and uncertainty. After the carnage of World War 1 and the multiple waves of influenza that enveloped the world between 1918 and 1920 (of the 50 million lives lost, 675‚Äà000 were American), the US economy had sunk into a deep recession as it adjusted to post-wartime production and consumption. Presidential candidate Warren G Harding expounded that "America's present need is not heroics, but healing; not nostrums, but normalcy".
(2020-10-31). City Councilman charged with assault and impersonating an officer. nationofchange.org Warren City Councilman Eddie Kabacinski chased down a young woman after she placed three Black Lives Matter stickers on Trump-Pence signs posted along the road.
(2020-10-31). Campaign for validating same sex marriage in Estonia gains momentum. peoplesdispatch.org Progressive sections in Estonia have launched the petition after the government proposed a national referendum that will define marriage as a union between a man and a woman…
(2020-10-31). [Correspondence] The effect of Medicare for All on rural hospitals. thelancet.com Alison Galvani and colleagues1 robustly modelled the effect of the Medicare for All Act on US national health expenditures and outcomes. Spending on hospital care and physician or clinical services accounts for 53% of total spending. Their model assumes that Medicare rates are uniformly 22% lower than are private-payer rates and that, by switching all fees to Medicare rates, overall reimbursements will be 6% lower for hospitals and 7% lower for physicians.
(2020-10-31). A Few Days Away From Nov. 3, Another Week of Trumpian Havoc. commondreams.org But despite everything, Christmas may be a little bit early this year. | www.commondreams.org/sites/default/files/styles/cd_special_coverage/public/views-article/thumbs/trump_election_0.jpg …
(2020-10-31). Short of a General Strike, How Can Labor Stop Trump From Stealing the Election? zcomm.org Lessons from Chile's uprising—and from the 2000 Florida recount fight…
(2020-10-31). Turkey's quake survivors, shaken but resilient. yenisafak.com Hours after a powerful earthquake struck Turkey's Aegean coast, survivors were pulled out of the rubble — shaken but resilient.Rescue workers have pulled out a total of 100 people so far.Nurcan Tosun, 50, was rescued in the Seferihisar district after 17 hours.Gunay Ozisik and Erol Subas were rescued nine hours after the quake.Ozisik's father spotted his son under the debris through rescue cameras and spoke to him.Another earthquake victim, Buse Hasyilmaz and her family were rescued after nine-and-a-half hours.Sixty-two-year-old Emine Eren was pulled out after 14 hours.Help came after 15 hours for Fadime Tolu, 53…
(2020-10-31). Sustainable urbanization critical to COVID-19 recovery, better quality of life. news.un.org Cities will be critical for the world to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic and the worst recession for decades, according to the latest report published by UN-Habitat, the UN agency working on urban issues.
(2020-10-31). 'Trump Is KILLING Americans': As US Cases Top 9 Million, Stanford Study Ties President's Rallies to Covid-19 Spread. commondreams.org The analysis links 18 rallies to over 30,000 cases and 700 deaths—but doesn't include events in October, when states saw infections surge. | www.commondreams.org/sites/default/files/styles/cd_special_coverage/public/headline/thumbs/gettyimages-12832311631.jpg …
(2020-10-31). Asian American Intl. Filmfest to host Iranian "Haunt" en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 31 (MNA) — The Seattle Asian American Film Festival will be hosting the Iranian short film "Haunt" which is directed by Siamak Kashef-Azar.
(2020-10-31). Australian ruling elite again demands premature lifting of pandemic restrictions. wsws.org The similar ending of safety measures caused the COVID-19 catastrophes, now engulfing hospitals throughout Europe, the US and many other parts of the world.
(2020-10-31). Caucasus issues must be resolved politically, diplomatically. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 31 (MNA) — Top Adviser to Leader of Islamic Revolution for International Affairs said that Caucasus issues should be settled politically, stating that Islamic world will stand against insult of French Magazine to Holy Prophet.
(2020-10-31). National Guard deployed in Philadelphia following protests against police murder. wsws.org Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf, a Democrat, has announced plans to keep the National Guard in the city until after Election Day.
(2020-10-31). Muslims worldwide anger against Macron anti-Islam remarks. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 31 (MNA) — Following the French President's insulting anti-Islam remarks, thousands of Muslims around the world expressed their rage through marching in street protests.
(2020-10-31). [Correspondence] Transplant programmes in areas with high SARS-CoV-2 transmission. thelancet.com We read Alexandre Loupy and colleagues' account of a significant reduction in transplant activity in France and the USA with interest.1 The UK also has a high burden of COVID-19 with high severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) transmission leading to a significant reduction in organ donation and transplant activity. In the UK, in April, 2020, only five out of 23 kidney transplant centres were active during lockdown.2 According to NHS Blood and Transplant, on May 8, 2020, deceased-donor organ retrieval was down by 63% and kidney transplantation by 57% compared with 2019.
(2020-10-31). Manlio Dinucci: "Il pericolo per l'umanità viene dalle armi nucleari non dal covid" globalresearch.ca Manlio Dinucci, giornalista del comitato "no guerra no Nato", spiega i reali pericoli che incombono oggi sul pianeta. …
(2020-10-31). [Correspondence] Asymptomatic health-care worker screening during the COVID-19 pandemic — Authors' reply. thelancet.com Kevin Fennelly and Christopher Whalen emphasise that health-care workers (HCWs) are at a higher risk of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 infection than are the general population. Angela Chow and colleagues describe their experience in Singapore of very low rates of HCW infections and nosocomial transmission when effective personal protective equipment is implemented. We agree with both perspectives, and our Correspondence1 did not contradict either of these viewpoints.
(2020-10-31). How A Key Pentagon Official Turned China Policy Over To Arms Industry And Taiwan Supporters. popularresistance.org When the United States finalized a set of seven arms sales packages to Taiwan in August, including 66 upgraded F-16 fighter planes and longer-range air-to-ground missiles that could hit sensitive targets on mainland China, it shifted U.S. policy sharply toward a much more aggressive stance on the geo-strategic island at the heart of military tensions between the United States and China. | Branded "Fortress Taiwan" by the Pentagon, the ambitious arms deal was the engineered by Randall Schriver, a veteran pro-Taiwan activist and anti-China hardliner whose think tank had been financed by America's biggest arms contr…
(2020-10-31). St. Kitts & Nevis Opens Borders to Visitors. telesurenglish.net The Caribbean nation of St. Kitts and Nevis is officially open to welcome visitors following the several months long COVID-19 travel restrictions. | RELATED: | Visitors will be designated within three categories: travellers from Caricom member states which are part of the "Caribbean Bubble;" international travellers coming from a country or territory outside of the "Caribbean Bubble;" and returning nationals and residents. | All incoming tra…
(2020-10-31). Legendary James Bond actor Sean Connery dies aged 90. yenisafak.com Legendary Scottish actor Sir Sean Connery, who defined the role of James Bond, died on Saturday at the age of 90.Connery was the first actor to play James Bond in a cinema film, and played the role seven times. He is widely regarded as both the original and the best 007 ever.In 1998, he won an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor for his role in the film The Untouchables.He also won two British Academy Film Awards and three Golden Globe Awards.Connery was knighted in 2000 to receive the title "sir" for his services to film drama, and celebrated his 90th birthday in August.
(2020-10-31). This Is Not a Time for Insouciance—Democrats Intend a Coup. thealtworld.com Dear Friends, | If you have not read my recent postings: | you are not meeting your responsibility to your life and property and that of your family and friends. | Unless President Trump wins reelection overwhelmingly so that it cannot be challenged, the Democrats and t…
(2020-10-31). Ivorians vote in tense presidential election. yenisafak.com Some 7.5 million Ivorians are set to cast ballots on Saturday in a tense presidential election, as incumbent Alassane Ouattara seeks a controversial third term.Polls open at 8 a.m. (0800GMT) and will close at 6 p.m. (1800GMT), according to the West African country's Independent Election Commission.Four candidates, including Ouattara are vying for the top post in Sunday's poll.Originally 44 candidates had filed nominations to contest the presidential elections. But the nominations of most of them were rejected as they failed to amass signatures from at least 1% of the electorate, which has been made mandatory as p…
(2020-10-31). The Misunderstood Rust Belt Worker Vote, and its Importance in 2020, Explained. zcomm.org Union households swung dramatically for Trump in 2016. He seems to be losing ground with them in 2020…
(2020-10-31). The Hummingbird Project: Speed is of the essence. wsws.org Two cousins intend to shave milliseconds off the time it takes to make stock market trades and thus earn themselves a fortune.
(2020-10-31). Helicopters Over DC Protesters Broke Regulations. popularresistance.org Two D.C. National Guard helicopters that flew low over protesters in Washington, D.C., on the night of June 1 were not properly authorized to be there — and were directed by a lieutenant colonel who was far from the scene, driving home in his car, according to an initial investigation by the D.C. National Guard. | The superior officer who authorized the deployment claimed he didn't know that the regulations required him to have higher-level approval to use the helicopters at all, and that in any case, he in no way told the lieutenant colonel that the helicopters should be used for crowd dispersal.
(2020-10-31). FROM THE FIELD: Planning a route to green cities in Bosnia and Herzegovina. news.un.org Bosnia and Herzegovina is showing how even highly polluted cities can be transformed into well-planned, climate-resilient urban hubs.
(2020-10-31). Sunday 11/1: National Call to Action to #GOTV w/ Poor People's Campaign. indybay.org Online event…
(2020-10-31). Sunday 11/1: All Saint's Day / Dia De Los Muertos @ SCZ Oferenda. indybay.org Santa Cruz Clock Tower Plaza @ Water & Front…
(2020-10-31). Sarraj, UN envoy discuss Libya political solution. yenisafak.com Libyan Prime Minister Fayez al-Sarraj held talks on Saturday with UN Acting Libya Envoy Stephanie Williams on efforts to reach a political solution to the Libyan crisis.According to a statement by the Libyan government, the two sides agreed that the intra-Libyan dialogue in Tunisia on Nov. 9 "represents a historic opportunity for Libyan politicians to decide towards reaching a political solution without foreign interference".They also underlined that any political solution must include all Libyans and a "clear roadmap that leads to national elections based on the constitution" the statement said.Tunisia will host…
(2020-10-31). Make This Election About Care. commondreams.org There should only be one America: one where we all get the best care and the widest range of choices. | www.commondreams.org/sites/default/files/styles/cd_special_coverage/public/views-article/thumbs/donald_trump_38_0.jpg …
(2020-10-31). 'So, So Cruel': Rights Advocates, Biden Campaign Sound Alarm About Immigration Agenda Stephen Miller Is Crafting for Trump's Second Term. commondreams.org According to the Democratic nominee, "This agenda is designed to do one thing only: divide our communities with cheap, xenophobic rhetoric, and demonize those seeking to make legitimate asylum claims." | www.commondreams.org/sites/default/files/styles/cd_special_coverage/public/headline/thumbs/gettyimages-10928406961.jpg …
(2020-10-31). Defense agreement with US is a blow to India's strategic autonomy. peoplesdispatch.org Newsclick's Prabir Purkayastha analyzes the Basic Exchange and Cooperation Agreement (BECA) which was signed between India and the United States during the recent 2+2 ministerial dialogue in New Delhi…
(2020-10-31). Even the boss of the Police Federation is slating the government's coronavirus communications. thecanary.co The chairman of the Police Federation of England and Wales has criticised the "briefing" of a potential lockdown to the media, claiming it had increased pressure on the emergency services. | John Apter, head of the organisation which represents more than 120,000 rank-and-file officers, called for "clear communication" on coronavirus measures. | He tweeted on Saturday morning: "To those briefing selective media on a potential national lockdown please understand the impact this has. It creates a media frenzy, causes confusion and ahead of any official announcement encourages some to make the most of their pre-lockd…
(2020-10-31). [World Report] US election 2020: the future of the Affordable Care Act. thelancet.com President Donald Trump pledges to replace the Affordable Care Act while his Democratic opponent Joe Biden offers detailed proposals to improve it. Susan Jaffe reports from Washington, DC.
(2020-10-31). [Series] Stroke systems of care in high-income countries: what is optimal? thelancet.com Stroke is a complex, time-sensitive, medical emergency that requires well functioning systems of care to optimise treatment and improve patient outcomes. Education and training campaigns are needed to improve both the recognition of stroke among the general public and the response of emergency medical services. Specialised stroke ambulances (mobile stroke units) have been piloted in many cities to speed up the diagnosis, triage, and emergency treatment of people with acute stroke symptoms. Hospital-based interdisciplinary stroke units remain the central feature of a modern stroke service.
(2020-10-31). Washington resorting to target Iran vital infrastructures. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 31 (MNA) — Hailing Iran's defense equipment and deterrent power, the Head of Iran's Passive Defense Organization noted that Americans have resorted to targeting Iran's infrastructures after failing in the field of military options.
(2020-10-31). Turkish interior minister tests positive for COVID-19. yenisafak.com Soylu said that they started to receive treatment on doctor's advice in the hospital after feeling sick on Monday.He added that his wife and daughter also tested positive, but that they are feeling better today.Soylu also wished urgent recovery to all patients and those injured in Izmir in an earthquake Friday and conveyed his condolence to families who lost their loved ones in the quake.At least 28 people have died and over 880 injured so far due to the earthquake.
(2020-10-31). Global COVID-19 death toll approaching 1.2m. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 31 (MNA) — The global COVID-19 death toll has surpassed 1.19 million according to John Hopkins University.
(2020-10-31). UK's Johnson considering new national lockdown for England. yenisafak.com British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is considering imposing a new month-long national lockdown in England next week after scientists said the coronavirus was spreading faster than their worst predictions, a government official said.The pandemic is spreading in most parts of Britain, where the official death toll of 46,299 is the highest in Europe.The prime minister has called a cabinet meeting for later on Saturday and the new measures are still under discussion with no final decision made, the official said. Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland run their own policies on fighting the pandemic.Johnson is expected…
(2020-10-31). Is Euthanasia Ethically Acceptable? Ethics vs. Morality. globalresearch.ca Introduction | The question is obviously limited to the ethical but may also be considered in the area of morals and thus revise it to, "Is euthanasia morally correct?" I do not intend to get into a hair-splitting discussion since, in …
(2020-10-31). Northern ring road of Karaj under construction. en.mehrnews.com KARAJ, Oct. 31 (MNA) — The northern ring road of Karaj, the capital of Alborz province, is under construction and will reportedly be inaugurated by the year-end (Match 21).
(2020-10-31). More than Cartier watches involved in executive spending scandal at Australia Post. wsws.org All sections of the ruling elite are committed to the privatisation of the national postal service and an assault on workers' jobs, wages and conditions.
(2020-10-31). United States rockets past 100,000 daily cases. wsws.org There were more than 500,000 confirmed coronavirus cases in the United States over the past seven days, measured both by the daily new case counts and the seven-day running average.
(2020-10-31). Peace Organizations Win Fight For Records On Explosives At Naval Base. popularresistance.org Washington – On August 31, 2020, Judge Ronald B. Leighton ordered the release of eleven records that the Navy had provided to Plaintiffs in 2012 in the course of a National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) lawsuit that were sealed later in 2012 in a secret court hearing. Judge Leighton also lifted a gag order imposed upon Plaintiffs over seven years ago. | Following the ruling by Judge Leighton, on October 23, 2020, Judge Thomas S. Zilly in the U.S. District Court in Tacoma ordered the Navy to pay legal fees incurred by two peace…
(2020-10-31). Venezuela Celebrates 79 Years of Ali Primera. telesurenglish.net Venezuela celebrated the 79th anniversary of the birth of the popular singer-songwriter, Alí Primera, on Saturday. | RELATED: | A mural was inaugurated on the Intercommunal Avenue of El Valle, which was made through a sketch by the artist José Escalona, while the execution was carried out by the Brushstrokes of Artisans Muralist Brigade collective whose members were accompani…
(2020-10-31). FM spox commiserates with quake-hit people of Turkey. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 31 (MNA) — The spokesman of the Iranian Foreign Ministry has expressed commiserations with the Turkish people following a strong and deadly earthquake which hit the country on Friday.
(2020-10-31). Working-Class America Needs Real Change, Not Slogans. commondreams.org Working-class people demand better from a republic that promotes freedom, equality, and the pursuit of happiness.
(2020-10-31). Spanish state: Splendour and decline of Podemos — Reasons for a farewell. zcomm.org Interview on the evolution of Podemos and explains why the decision to leave was taken…
(2020-10-31). Iranian feature film 'Badger' wins at Austin Film Festival. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 31 (MNA) — Iranian feature 'Badger' won an award at the 27th edition of Austin Film Festival in US.
(2020-10-31). Biden And Trump Agree Far More Than They Disagree. popularresistance.org With the U.S. presidential elections slated for next Tuesday November 3rd, unprecedented numbers of voters have already cast their ballot. Despite a polarized electorate deeply divided on issues from police brutality to COVID-19, for many voters commited to preventing four more years of Trump, the two major candidates prove far more similar than presented in mainstream media. | To shed light on some of these dyanmics in this crucial election for the hemisphere, we spoke with Adrienne Pine, professor of medical anthropology at American University, member of the Embassy Protection Collective, and author of the rece…
(2020-10-31). Where's the meat? UK's first vegan butchers launches. yenisafak.com In a corner of north London, a new gleaming butchers is preparing to open.The only thing it lacks is meat.To coincide with Sunday's World Vegan Day, Britain's first permanent vegan butcher, Rudy's, is opening, set to sell meat-free versions of traditional products such as baycon, soysage and turk'y.Demand for vegan products has surged in recent years in Britain, with increasing numbers of people cutting out animal-derived ingredients completely, while others reduce the amount of meat and dairy they consume each week."People understand what it is that we're selling," co-founder Matthew Foster told Reuters. "It's a…
(2020-10-31). [World Report] Slovakia to test all adults for SARS-CoV-2. thelancet.com Slovakia plans to be the first country to test its whole population for SARS-CoV-2, but experts warn of logistical and technical challenges. Ed Holt reports from Bratislava.
(2020-10-31). Macron forced to withdraw his remarks after global protests. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 31 (MNA) — French president implicitly withdrew his previous remarks and noted that he understands how Muslims feel about the publication of offensive cartoons of the Holy Prophet of Islam.
(2020-10-31). [Correspondence] Asymptomatic health-care worker screening during the COVID-19 pandemic. thelancet.com Mass testing of asymptomatic health-care workers (HCWs) has been suggested to reduce nosocomial transmission of COVID-19.1 This level of testing might not be necessary in hospitals with protocols for personal protective equipment,2 despite recommendations by Thomas Treibel and colleagues.3 The 1600-bed Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore, is colocated with the 330-bed National Centre for Infectious Diseases, Singapore, which, together, manage most patients with COVID-19 in Singapore. At this hospital, HCWs use fit-tested N95 respirators, eye protection, gloves, and gowns in areas where patients with COVID-19 are tr…
(2020-10-31). Starmer begins purge of Corbyn supporters from UK Labour Party. wsws.org To enforce its McCarthyite witch-hunt Labour's "Governance and Legal Unit" declared that the Equality and Human Rights Commission's (EHRC) "Investigation into antisemitism in the Labour Party" could not be criticised by any party member.
(2020-10-31). Trump approved shipping tar sands by rail to Alaska. The project's owners are banking on a melting Arctic. nationofchange.org "The irony of seeing the melting Arctic as a route to get more planet-heating carbon out of the ground is almost too deep and sad for words."
(2020-10-31). For a European-wide school strike against the pandemic. wsws.org If non-essential businesses, schools, and day-care centres are not immediately closed, the overloading of health care systems and the premature death of millions of people is inevitable.
(2020-10-31). Rahbari urges artists to return Order of Arts & Letters. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 31 (MNA) — The former conductor of the Tehran Symphony Orchestra Ali Rahbari called on the Iranian artists to return their Chevalier of Arts & Letters due to the French president's support for insulting the Holy Prophet of Islam (PBUH).
(2020-10-31). Protesters in Spain clash with police over curfew. yenisafak.com Several Spanish cities woke up on Saturday to the aftermath of violent overnight protests against new measures to curb the spread of COVID-19.On Friday night, hundreds of protesters under the cries of "freedom" torched garbage containers and hurled stones and other objects at police in downtown Barcelona. Videos show that on several occasions, police were forced to retreat.Catalan police said they arrested 14 people, two of whom were minors, and that 23 police officers were injured. The rioters looted at least two Barcelona businesses and damaged several police vehicles, according to police.In the city of Burgos,…
(2020-10-31). European Central Bank set to expand bond-buying program. wsws.org ECB president Christine Lagarde has said the euro zone recovery is "losing momentum" amid a resurge of COVID-19 infections.
(2020-10-31). Manufacturing Happy People. zcomm.org In other words, if you are born in a slum in Manila or make t-shirts for the high-street fashion industry in some factory in Indonesia, or parts for an Apple iPad in China, etc. there is nothing you can do about it — except be happy…
(2020-10-31). Penguin Climate Activists Block Berlin Airport Opening. popularresistance.org Berlin – The climate justice group 'Am Boden bleiben', a member of the international Stay Grounded network, today blocks the opening of the new airport in Berlin with protest actions. The opening of the BER had been delayed for nine years, after a series of expensive construction and corruption issues. Am Boden bleiben carries out an action of civil disobedience and says that there is no room for new airports in times of climate crisis. You can follow the action live on the Twitter accounts of Am Boden bleiben and Stay Grounded.
(2020-10-31). The Dead Eyes and Cold Heart of Jared Kushner. commondreams.org …
(2020-10-31). Thursday 11/5: Other Cinema Presents: Dancing in the Street: Dance Down Donald's Defeat! indybay.org Outside of ATA Gallery 992 Valencia St. San Francisco…
(2020-10-31). The Trial of the Chicago Seven. zcomm.org Whether you see this film as an inspiration for activism, or a blunting of the breadth of activism, the diversity of interpretations of the film should not detract from, but can enrich, a story well told. It is a film worth seeing…
(2020-10-31). The United States Government Is The Biggest Criminal Organisation in the World. zcomm.org Please Help ZNet "Since the end of the Second World War the United States has attempted to overthrow more than 50 foreign governments and to crush more than 30 populist- nationalist movements struggling against intolerable regimes. In the process, the US has caused the end of life for several million people, and condemned many millions
(2020-10-31). [Correspondence] The effect of Medicare for All on rural hospitals — Authors' reply. thelancet.com The USA's rural hospitals are a lifeline for the communities that they serve, as evidenced by the catastrophic effects of their closures. Subsequent to the closure of a rural hospital, mortality rises by 5 ∑9% among residents of the service area.1…
(2020-10-31). Founded on Inequality, Can the US Ever Be Truly Democratic and Inclusive? truthout.org Our contemporary problem in the U.S. is not monolithic. It resides at the intersections of race, class, gender, hegemonic policing and failed leadership. The inclusive term "syndemic" is what captures more accurately our lived zeitgeist. It is through the framework of this synergistic aggregation of problems that I engage in a generative discussion with distinguished scholar T. Denean Sharpley-Whiting, who is the Gertrude Conaway Vanderbilt Distinguished Professor of African American and Diaspora…
(2020-10-31). AT&T slashes jobs, leaves areas without broadband internet while funneling dividends to Wall Street. wsws.org The telecom giant slashed 3,500 jobs in the Midwest alone in spite of strong demand for broadband internet access due to large numbers of people working from home.
(2020-10-31). Early Votes in Texas Surpass 2016 Total as Democrats and Biden Campaign Continue Push to Flip State. commondreams.org "Now we know this is no time to let up on the pedal though, right?" vice presidential candidate Sen. Kamala Harris said in Fort Worth. | www.commondreams.org/sites/default/files/styles/cd_special_coverage/public/headline/thumbs/gettyimages-122936568911.jpg …
(2020-10-31). Greens advance as Labor returned in Qld election. greenleft.org.au The most important result of the Queensland election is the advance of the Greens, which have increased the party's representation from one to at least two members of parliament, writes Alex Bainbridge.
(2020-10-31). Hurricane Zeta leaves 2.6 million without power, kills six as record breaking US storm season continues. wsws.org Zeta is the twenty-seventh named tropical storm this year, tying the record for most in a single year. It is a stark warning of the damage that can be expected if nothing is done to combat climate change.
(2020-10-31). The Email and the Election. commondreams.org A few examples from two senders follow but their emails are nothing more than representative of the dozens that arrive each day during the election season. | www.flickr.com/photos/rachel-johnson/4298911131…
(2020-10-31). We Can Still Save the US From Becoming a Failed State. thenation.com We Can Still Save the US From Becoming a Failed State…
(2020-10-31). Terrorism and "French Values" globalresearch.ca There have been some horrendous, despicable killings by Muslim extremists in France. Such killings must be condemned. | French president Emmanuel Macron played the victim card, saying that France "will not give into terrorism." Yet when 21st century France engages in …
(2020-10-31). VIDEO: New footage shows strength of quake in Izmir. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 31 (MNA) — At least 20 buildings in the Turkish city of Izmir alone were destroyed after a strong earthquake struck the Aegean Sea on Friday.
(2020-10-31). Negationism, gattopardism and transitionism. zcomm.org The new coronavirus pandemic has called into question many of the political certitudes that seemed to have been consolidated over the past forty years…
(2020-10-31). Saturday 10/31: Handmaids: Stop a Fascist Coup. indybay.org Harvey Milk Plaza, Castro & Market Street, San Francisco…
(2020-10-31). Tampa Bay activists to join post-election national day of action. fightbacknews.org Tampa, Fl – The past summer of 2020 has been rife with activism in the fight against police terror and white supremacist attacks, and the upcoming presidential election will determine whether Donald Trump will continue to be in power. Trump's comments and actions about the validity of the results has brought on the possibility of a hotly contested outcome. Activists and community members in Tampa and around the country plan to meet the November 3 election with protests on November 4 to fight for the defeat of Donald Trump and against white supremacy across the country. | "This election is going to have some seri…
(2020-10-31). Sunday 11/22: Write Now! SF Bay: Claim Ourselves, Connect With Each Other. indybay.org Zoom…
(2020-10-31). [Series] Stroke rehabilitation in low-income and middle-income countries: a call to action. thelancet.com The WHO Rehabilitation 2030 agenda recognises the importance of rehabilitation in the value chain of quality health care. Developing and delivering cost-effective, equitable-access rehabilitation services to the right people at the right time is a challenge for health services globally. These challenges are amplified in low-income and middle-income countries (LMICs), in which the unmet need for rehabilitation and recovery treatments is high. In this Series paper, we outline what is happening more broadly as part of the WHO Rehabilitation 2030 agenda, then focus on the specific challenges to development and implem…
(2020-10-31). [Series] Stroke systems of care in low-income and middle-income countries: challenges and opportunities. thelancet.com The burden of stroke is higher in low-income and middle-income countries (LMICs) than in high-income countries and is rising. Even though there are global policies and guidelines for implementing stroke care, there are many challenges in setting up stroke services in LMICs. Despite these challenges, there are many models of stroke care available in LMICs—eg, multidisciplinary team care led by a stroke neurologist, specialist-led care by neurologists, physician-led care, hub and spoke models incorporating stroke telemedicine (ie, telestroke), and task sharing involving community health workers.
(2020-10-31). Modern Piracy And US Sanctions. popularresistance.org Washington announced in August that it had confiscated 1.1 million barrels of gasoline from four tankers en route between the two countries, which are both under illegal US sanctions. | "We estimate that in excess of $40 million will be recouped by the United States related to the sale of petroleum from those four vessels," Michael Sherwin, the acting US attorney for the District of Columbia, told reporters by telephone. He added that a "great portion" of it would be contributed to a US fund for victims of "state-sponsored terrorism," without providing any details.
(2020-10-31). Autumn attracting skydivers to Yazd. en.mehrnews.com YAZD, Oct. 31 (MNA) — The number of skydivers and aficionados coming to the central Iranian province of Yazd has been growing in the past weeks after the onset of autumn and its suitable wind conditions.
(2020-10-31). Thursday 11/12: Expand SCOTUS: The People Demand Court Reform Panel Discussion w/ Demand Justice. indybay.org Online event…
(2020-10-31). Iran COVID-19 update: 386 deaths, 7,820 cases in 24 hours. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 31 (MNA) — The Iranian Health Ministry has confirmed 7,820 COVID-19 infections and 386 deaths due to the disease in the past 24 hours.
(2020-10-31). Friday 10/30: Squad Victory Fund Digital #GOTV Rally w/ MoveOn. indybay.org Online livestream recording…
(2020-10-31). Deception 2020: The One Thing Democrats And Republicans Always Agree On. popularresistance.org In this sixth installment of the Deception 2020 Series, we highlight the most vibrant common thread between both of our corporate parties: imperialism. We sit down with Leonardo Flores to discuss Venezuela in particular, placing the ongoing attack on this progressive nation in the broader context of US imperialism both away and at home.
(2020-10-31). People to Autocrats: Not So Fast. zcomm.org Authoritarianism has been on the march for years, but people powered revolutions are pushing regimes toward democracy on nearly every continent…
(2020-10-31). Labor Gen Strikes re 11/3/20 Election Urged by 3 Labor Groups. indybay.org As we enter this Get Out The Vote (GOTV) 4 Days, 10/31-11/3/20, three labor organizations have called for a General Strike to protect the vote and demand Nazi Trump leave office when defeated. They are from Rochester, NY, Seattle, WA and Western Massachusetts. Where is the San Francisco Labor Council resolution demanding a General Strike?>
(2020-10-31). College Football's Great Defender Has Covid-19. thenation.com College Football's Great Defender Has Covid-19…
(2020-10-31). Brown Act Demand to Santa Cruz City Council: ReDo Meetings You've Illegally Closed. indybay.org Letter to Mayor Justin Cummings demanding his City Council follow the law and reconsider all actions taken at the 10-27-20 City Council meeting given their lack of public access.
(2020-10-31). The David and Goliath in Our Time. commondreams.org We have never been so close to nuclear annihilation, in the opinion of many nuclear weapons experts, as today. | www.flickr.com/photos/30835738@N03/34921916204/in/album-72157683139988823/…
(2020-10-31). Jeremy Corbyn's suspension is a massive distraction from what's actually in the EHRC report. thecanary.co Jeremy Corbyn's suspension from the Labour Party was rightly greeted with shock and an On 29 October, the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) published its long-awaited report into antisemitism in the Labour Party. The BBC
(2020-10-31). [Comment] Offline: COVID-19—a crisis of power. thelancet.com COVID-19 is about the politics of the body. In a series of lectures and essays in the 1970s and early 1980s, Michel Foucault (who died in 1984) argued that the discipline of public health emerged with the birth of capitalism in the 18th century. The body came to be understood as an instrument of economic production, of labour power, and so became a subject of significant political interest. Medicine and public health were endorsed as tools to enhance these productive forces, to ensure that people were fit for work.
(2020-10-31). The Movement for Black Lives and Labor's Revival. zcomm.org It's a huge fight. But it always has been. The Black Lives Matter protests of 2020 give labor activists the opportunity to revive that tradition…
(2020-10-31). Trudeau says Nice attack does not define Islam. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 31 (MNA) — Condemning a deadly attack in the France's Nice, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said that these terrorist attacks do not define Islam.
(2020-10-31). Spain's Conquistador Hernan Cortes and the Unknown History of the Panama Canal. globalresearch.ca The Panama Canal project is much older than just the US imperialistic endeavor and completion of the 20th century that most people associate it with that led to the birth of a new republic. | *** | Leaving aside all issues …
(2020-10-31). Trump and Assad: the ongoing negotiation. thealtworld.com In 2012, the US administration closed the American Embassy's doors in Damascus and, two years later, ordered the Syrian Embassy in Washington to close. However, an exchange of messages continued through the Czech embassy, and the backchannel never closed. President Donald Trump, known for his willingness to strike business deals, decided to take the contacts further with President Bashar al-Assad. In 2017, he sent a military-political delegation to Damascus airport, intending to reach a breakthrough. Other visits followed, along with letters from President Trump that President Assad refused to accept. The questio…
(2020-10-30). Brazilian Meat Giant Trucked Cattle from Deforested Amazon Ranch. globalresearch.ca On a sunny day in July 2019, Alessandro Ale, a lorry driver, decided to take a few photos as he drove in a convoy across the southern end of the Amazon rainforest. He snapped the cab of his lorry …
(2020-10-30). Glenn Greenwald Leaves The Intercept After Editors Spike Biden Story. sputniknews.com Pulitzer winner Glenn Greenwald founded the Intercept to challenge official narratives and protect editorial freedom. When editors abandoned those principles, spiking a controversial story, he was forced to quit.
(2020-10-30). The Knives Come Out as Greenwald Splits From the Intercept Citing Censorship. mintpressnews.com 
Funded by a billionaire oligarch and increasingly seen as a mouthpiece for the neoliberal establishment, The Intercept suffered its biggest blow yet with the very public departure of Greenwald.
(2020-10-30). Glenn Greenwald on His Resignation from the Intercept. scheerpost.com Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Glenn Greenwald quit his job this morning. In a bizarre, ironic, and disturbing commentary on trends in modern media, the celebrated reporter was forced to resign after writing a story criticizing both the Biden campaign and intelligence community — only to have it spiked by the editors of The Intercept, the news outlet he co-founded six years ago with the aim of… |
(2020-10-30). Greenwald: My Resignation from The Intercept. scheerpost.com By Glenn Greenwald / Reposted with permission from the author's site Today I sent my intention to resign from The Intercept, the news outlet I co-founded in 2013 with Jeremy Scahill and Laura Poitras, as well as from its parent company First Look Media. The final, precipitating cause is that The Intercept's editors, in violation of my contractual right of editorial freedom, censored an article I… |
(2020-10-30). Why Noam Chomsky and Daniel Ellsberg Are So Adamant About the Need to Defeat Trump. indybay.org The potential for democratic governance is at stake…
(2020-10-30). For Persian Gulf Migrant Workers, the Pandemic Has Amplified Systemic Discrimination. thenation.com For Persian Gulf Migrant Workers, the Pandemic Has Amplified Systemic Discrimination…
(2020-10-30). Moving Forward: Muslims Belong Here. aclu.org Four years ago, an election altered the reality of Muslims in America and all over the globe. As president, Donald Trump made real his promise to
(2020-10-30). Screen Shot 2020-10-29 at 10.52.59 AM.png. progressive.org Trump is still treating a deadly virus like it's one of his real estate deals: bluster, lie and ignore the real numbers.
(2020-10-30). Scheer Intelligence: Tracing America's Brutal Imperialist History. popularresistance.org The United States has the largest number of military installations in the world, with about 5,000 bases in total and at least 600 overseas, according to the Pentagon. Although the Department of Defense is not forthcoming with the exact numbers, even these estimates reveal a truth about the country's standing in the world that many Americans often fail to recognize: the U.S. has built one of the most extensive empires in modern history. On this week's installment of Scheer Intelligence, David Vine, the author of the books Base Nation and The United States of War, talks to host Robert Scheer about…
(2020-10-30). Marxism and Election 2020. sputniknews.com On today's episode of The Backstory, host Lee Stranahan discussed current events, France being on high alert after two terrorist attacks, Islamabad having an attack, Wal-Mart preparing for civil unrest, Louisville officer Mattingtingly counter-suing Breonna Taylor's boyfriend Kenneth Walker, and Kyle Rittenhouse being extradited to Wisconsin.
(2020-10-30). The fight of the WSWS against the falsification of Marxism. wsws.org The WSWS's Marxist internationalist perspective set it on an opposed class trajectory to a layer of middle-class parties based on a fusion of Stalinism and identity politics.
(2020-10-30). The Scary Truth is Many Senate Dems Share the Same Corporate Agenda as Amy Coney Barrett. counterpunch.org 
On March 16, 2016, President Barack Obama nominated Merrick Garland for the U.S. Supreme Court to succeed Antonin Scalia, who had died one month earlier. But Senate Republicans blocked his nomination on the grounds that it was too close to the presidential election, which was then seven months away. Four and a half years later,
(2020-10-30). Trump's Attacks on Mail-In Voting in Las Vegas Could End Up at the Supreme Court. truthout.org The Trump campaign and Nevada Republicans have asked a state court to stop Nevada from counting its mailed-in ballots in the diverse Las Vegas/Clark County jurisdiction. The suit joins The Republicans' pretext seems to be over how the ballots…
(2020-10-30). Trump's Politicized Supreme Court Has Lost Legitimacy. 2021's Dems, Do Something! commondreams.org A Democratic Congress and White House could expand the Supreme Court by just three seats—the same number as appointed by Trump during a presidency that history may regard as essentially invalid. | www.commondreams.org/sites/default/files/styles/cd_special_coverage/public/views-article/thumbs/amy_2.jpg …
(2020-10-30). Tlaib, Ocasio-Cortez Introduce Legislation Enabling Creation of Public Banks. commondreams.org ______________________________…
(2020-10-30). Rashida Tlaib urges voters to elect Joe Biden, then hold him accountable. middleeasteye.net 
Rashida Tlaib urges voters to elect Joe Biden, then hold him accountable | In an interview with Middle East Eye, Palestinian-American congresswoman says country cannot afford four more years of President Donald Trump | Fri, 10/30/2020 – 22: 31 | Rashida Tlaib says a Joe Biden presidency would be vital step in right direction, not end of road (AFP) | Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib wants people in Michigan to vote for…
(2020-10-30). 'Banking for the People': Tlaib and Ocasio-Cortez Unveil Bill to Foster Creation of Public Banks Across US. commondreams.org "It's time for an option that works for the people and not solely privatized profits." | www.commondreams.org/sites/default/files/styles/cd_special_coverage/public/headline/thumbs/gettyimages-11696263281.jpg …
(2020-10-30). The Sudan-Israel "Peace Deal: Lots of Behind-the-Scenes Maneuvering. globalresearch.ca The Sudanese-"Israeli" peace deal isn't a spontaneous act of reconciliation like it's misportrayed by some as being but the result of lots of behind-the-scenes maneuvering including last year's military coup and recent reports that Saudi Arabia will secretly pay Sudan's …
(2020-10-30). The US' Alliance With India Is A Bipartisan Issue Of Grand Strategic Importance. thealtworld.com The US' alliance with India will remain a mainstay of its grand strategy regardless of who wins next week's elections since it's a bipartisan issue of the highest importance for its permanent military, intelligence, and diplomatic bureaucracies ("deep state"). | The US-Indian Alliance | Analysts are scrambling to speculate the possible foreign policy changes that a Biden presidency might bring if he wins next week's election, but one aspect of American grand strategy that isn't likely to change is the US' alliance with India. The two Great Powers formalized their military partnership earlier this week with the si…
(2020-10-30). What Happened to Glenn Greenwald? counterpunch.org 
The simplest answer may be inertia, and time—essentially, nothing—but for better or worse I have a particular fixation on this question, and there is no denying Greenwald has become, shall we say, more problematic over the last couple of years. Glenn Greenwald needs no introduction, so suffice it to say: he first came to prominence
(2020-10-30). Ending Regime Change — in Bolivia and the World. counterpunch.org 
Less than a year after the United States and the U.S.-backed Organization of American States (OAS) supported a violent military coup to overthrow the government of Bolivia, the Bolivian people have reelected the Movement for Socialism (MAS) and restored it to power. In the long history of U.S.-backed "regime changes" in countries around the world,
(2020-10-30). War-Weary Yemenis See Threat in Israel's Increasingly Public Role in Their Country. mintpressnews.com 
Many in Yemen fear that Israel's ambitions in their country don't end at the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait and rumors are circulating that land grabs reminiscent of those in Palestine could soon hit Yemen's shores.
(2020-10-30). How Venezuela Has Held Back COVID-19 in Spite of the U.S. Sanctions Stranglehold on Its Economy. counterpunch.org 
Not for one minute during this pandemic has the United States stopped trying to overthrow the government of Nicolás Maduro in Venezuela. A seam of cruelty runs through U.S. policy, which by its sanctions regime prevents Venezuela from open trade of its oil to import key medical equipment to help break the chain of the virus and heal those infected by it.