(2021-06-16). The case of Alex Saab. workers.org 
By Sara Flounders and Roger D. Harris Facing the possible extradition to the U.S. of a Venezuelan diplomat on bogus charges, an emergency human rights delegation organized by the International Campaign to Free Alex Saab on June 3 flew to Cabo Verde, where Saab is imprisoned. This island archipelago . . . |
(2021-06-16). The Covid Lockdown: So What About Sweden, Huh? globalresearch.ca It's amazing how …
(2021-06-16). Medicine, the Pandemic and Ernesto 'Che' Guevara. orinocotribune.com By Girish Phonde — Jun 14, 2021 | It is critical to understand why the poor become victims of any disease or outbreak. Social medicine in Latin America, Guevara's legacy, provides some answers. | It is evident that Cuba, a small island nation in the Caribbean, managed the Covid-19 pandemic better than countries with vast territories, such as the United States or India. It is because the revolutionary Ernesto Che Guevara laid the foundations for
(2021-06-16). The Global COVID-19 Inequality Virus. counterpunch.org By early June 2021, the world was about one and a half years into the coronavirus pandemic. The coronavirus pandemic had not only a tragic human cost when millions of lives were lost, but it also impacted inequality, and it did so on a global scale. Recently, the global charity Oxfam surveyed approximately 300 economists
(2021-06-16). Brazil leads 2021 COVID-19 death toll worldwide. Number of victims nears 490k. peoplesdispatch.org Brazil is the country with the second highest number of COVID-19 victims in total and in 2021,
(2021-06-16). Make Normalizing Relations with Cuba a Priority. popularresistance.org This initiative is in response to the dire economic situation in Cuba, where the economy shrank by 11 percent last year — Cuba's worst economic downturn since the early 1990s, when the country was left reeling from the collapse of the Soviet Union and the Eastern bloc. The present economic meltdown is largely a result of the COVID-induced shutdown of the tourist industry and a tightening of the embargo under Trump.
(2021-06-16). Pandemic Recovery Must Include Care Worker Protections. counterpunch.org Between daycare closures, school closures, and nursing homes becoming hotbeds for the deadly virus, the Covid-19 pandemic turned millions of people into caregivers overnight. These additional caregiving responsibilities are a key factor holding many Americans back from re-entering the workforce. While Republicans try to argue that overly generous unemployment benefits are causing staffing shortages in
(2021-06-16). Claims Boris Johnson's borders indecision has 'blown' coronavirus road map. thecanary.co Boris Johnson's indecision over securing the UK's borders has "blown" his coronavirus (Covid-19) road map to freedom, according to Labour leader Keir Starmer. | "Indecision": | The Labour leader repeatedly pressed the prime minister to explain the UK's high rates of the Delta variant first identified in India, which has been blamed for the four-week delay on easing restrictions. Starmer also suggested the amber travel list, which includes France and Spain, should be scrapped and replaced by an approved list and a banned list of countries, in a bid to "save the British summer". | Boris Johnson hit back, cl…
(2021-06-16). Morrison's 'gas-led recovery' is failing regional Australia. greenleft.org.au The Socialist Alliance has put forward a plan for rural and regional COVID recovery that seeks to address ecological, economic and social crises.
(2021-06-16). 'Families came first' for remittances in year of pandemic, says Guterres. news.un.org Migrants working away from their families made significant sacrifices to send money home last year as they did before COVID, UN chief António Guterres said on Wednesday, warning that now is not the time for countries to withdraw their support to these key workers.
(2021-06-16). Boris Johnson described Hancock as 'totally f*cking hopeless', according to Cummings. thecanary.co Boris Johnson described health secretary Matt Hancock as "hopeless" early in the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic, according to a message published by former aide Dominic Cummings. | "Totally fucking hopeless": | Cummings, who has blamed Hancock for failings during the coronavirus response, published a screenshot apparently showing a WhatsApp exchange between himself and the prime minister. On 3 March 2020, the controversial former aide highlighted the US's ramping up of testing capacity and criticised Hancock for saying he was "sceptical" about meeting a target. | Johnson purportedly responded: Totally fuc…
(2021-06-16). Selected Articles: The Covid Outbreak: "Biggest Health Scam of the 21st Century." globalresearch.ca 
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(2021-06-16). How Democrats and Progressives Undermined the Potential of the Biden-Putin Summit. indybay.org Echoing the warmongers…
(2021-06-16). The coup that is taking place in Peru. mronline.org 
While by all accounts, Pedro Castillo won the second round presidential elections, his adversary has refused to concede, and many fear that tensions could escalate with the help of Peru's loyal right and the newly appointed U.S. ambassador. | June 16, 2021…
(2021-06-16). Perú's Pedro Castillo Demands Respect for Voters and Organizes Defense of Vote Results. orinocotribune.com Pedro Castillo, the left-wing candidate for the Presidency of Perú, still awaiting resolution of the irregular delayed confirmation of his victory by the country's electoral tribunals, asked this Tuesday for "respect" for the popular vote in an election that has already taken place. Castillo referred to his victory as "irreversible," reported news agency EFE. | Castillo made the statements during a press conference with his technical team before the Foreign Press Association in Peru (APEP), held in Lima. | For a few minutes, the candidate spoke about the tense political situation in the country following the deci…
(2021-06-16). Breaking the Stasis: The Left Writes a New Chapter in Peru. orinocotribune.com By Yanis Iqbal — Jun 14, 2021 | On June 10, 2021, the National Office of Electoral Processes (ONPE)
(2021-06-16). Peru at the Brink of Civil War? The Uprising of the Dispossessed. globalresearch.ca Visit and follow us on Instagram at @
(2021-06-16). Report Blames Poor Welds for Mexico City Subway Collapse. latinorebels.com MEXICO CITY (AP) — A preliminary report by experts into the collapse of a Mexico City elevated subway line that killed 26 people placed much of the blame Wednesday on poor welds in studs that joined steel support beams to a concrete layer supporting the track bed.
(2021-06-16). US and Mexico Seek Ways to Do More on Irregular Immigration. latinorebels.com MEXICO CITY (AP) — In consecutive visits this month, Vice President Kamala Harris and Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas have conveyed to the most important U.S. partner that the Biden administration is taking a more nuanced approach to immigration than its predecessor, but still asking what more Mexico can do.
(2021-06-16). Commander X taken from Mexico by the United States government. indybay.org On Friday June 11th, 2021 between 3: 30 P.M. and 4: 00 P.M. (Mexico City hours), Christopher Doyon was illegally detained. Known Worldwide as Commander X, this Hactivist has the quality of refugee recognized by the Mexican government, and even so he was handed over to the United States government, in violation of his human rights. We demand the Mexican government to act in benefit of the rights of Commander X and manage his urgent release.
(2021-06-16). 36 people injured in a car bomb blast in Colombia. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 16 (MNA) — At least 36 people, including two civilians, were wounded in a car bomb blast at a military base in eastern Colombia.
(2021-06-16). Large Mural Painted on Closed Off Montgomery Street. indybay.org Demonstrations for Palestine Continue as Supporters Paint a | Street Mural in Front of the Israeli and Colombian Consulates…
(2021-06-16). A National Strike Has Reignited in Colombia. zcomm.org Since April 28, people in Colombia's cities and towns have engaged in an ongoing national strike, el paro nacional…
(2021-06-16). Por las venas abiertas de Colombia, sangra Latinoamérica. globalizacion.ca Recientemente visité Colombia, y luego de observar esa lucha por la vida de su pueblo, contra el neoliberalismo insaciable del uribismo, se hace inevitable pensar que hay en Colombia, una herida abierta por la que sangra hoy Latinoamérica entera. Por…
(2021-06-16). The Heat: COVID-19 deaths in U.S. reach 600,000. america.cgtn.com 
The United States reaches a tragic milestone. 600,000 Americans now dead from Covid-19. And Africa suffers from a critical shortage of vaccines.
(2021-06-16). Loss Runs Like a River Through My Life. thenation.com Loss Runs Like a River Through My Life…
(2021-06-16). Huge disconnects in US-G7 pronouncements. indybay.org The global Covid pandemic has glaringly exposed several giant disconnects in the policy intentions of the Gang of Seven(G7, also euphemistically self-labeled as "market democracies"!). At the conclusion of the latest meeting in England, the joint statement focused on 2 blatant unsubstantiated charges on China and a "dodgy" commitment to send vaccines to needy countries.
(2021-06-16). Covid-19 and Global Working Conditions. zcomm.org Capitalism under the conditions of the Coronavirus pandemic has made working life for many that much worse predominantly for the workers of the Global South…
(2021-06-16). The COVID Vaccine Is Causing the COVID Variants. globalresearch.ca Visit and follow us on Instagram at @
(2021-06-16). COVID, Ivermectin and the Crime of the Century. globalresearch.ca Visit and follow us on Instagram at @
(2021-06-16). Overcoming pandemic procrastination. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Have you noticed that you put things off more during the COVID-19 pandemic? If so, you are not alone. This article is written by Yaser Dorri, Ph.D., is a psychologist Psychiatry and Psychology in Austin, Minnesota. ______________________________________________ When COVID-19 emerged, people did not have time to adjust to the new lifestyle and process it. As a result of …
(2021-06-16). Mayo Clinic Q&A podcast: Study finds patients highly satisfied with telehealth. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The use of telehealth during the COVID-19 pandemic rose dramatically across the nation, including at Mayo Clinic. Telehealth has provided safe, convenient access to health care for people who needed to stay home to follow guidelines for social distancing and quarantines. Recent studies conducted by the COVID-19 Healthcare Coalition found that patients and providers are …
(2021-06-16). Mayo Clinic offers COVID-19 walk-in vaccine clinics in Minnesota. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org UPDATE: Mayo Clinic in Rochester and at its Health System sites continue to offer patients, visitors and staff additional convenient opportunities to be vaccinated for COVID-19. All domestic and international patients, visitors and staff who want to be vaccinated for COVID-19 have opportunities to do so at walk-in clinics this week. Anyone 12 and older …
(2021-06-16). Mayo Clinic offers COVID-19 walk-in vaccine clinics in Minnesota. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Mayo Clinic in Rochester and at its Health System sites continue to offer patients, visitors and staff additional convenient opportunities to be vaccinated for COVID-19. All domestic and international patients, visitors and staff who want to be vaccinated for COVID-19 have opportunities to do so at walk-in clinics this week. Anyone 12 and older can …
(2021-06-16). Mayo Clinic Q&A podcast: A dangerous phase of the COVID-19 pandemic for those unvaccinated. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org If you've been vaccinated for COVID-19, you're able to go shopping, eat in restaurants and travel on airplanes without the same worry of becoming infected with COVID-19 that existed just months ago. But for those who are unvaccinated, getting infected with COVID-19 — even with just minor symptoms — should be a concern, according to Dr. Gregory …
(2021-06-16). US nonprofit arts, culture organizations have lost estimated $17.3 billion in pandemic. popularresistance.org In fact, the suffering of the population continues, long- and short-term physical and economic suffering. For example, Feeding America reports that more than 50 million people in the US experienced food insecurity in 2020, up from 35 million in 2019, while more than 42 million face the same condition this year. A new study also indicates that one-third of Americans planning to retire now say the pandemic has delayed their retirement.
(2021-06-16). US nonprofit arts, culture organizations have lost estimated $17.3 billion in pandemic. wsws.org While hundreds of people in the US and 10,000 globally continue to die each day, American media outlets lose no opportunity to assure their viewers and readers that the pandemic is "over."
(2021-06-16). Delta variant spreads to 74 countries as data suggests it will become dominant coronavirus mutation worldwide. wsws.org The World Health Organization is warning of a massive global resurgence of the pandemic.
(2021-06-16). CEO Pay Has Risen to Unprecedented Levels During Pandemic. zcomm.org While the CEOs were reaping ever-larger pay packages from the pandemic, the workers who buttress their companies weren't paid nearly as much…
(2021-06-16). A Forthcoming Novel About True Love and a Fake Pandemic. globalresearch.ca Visit and follow us on Instagram at
(2021-06-16). American Backstory, While Biden Struts Abroad. counterpunch.org France's vacuous to repressive neoliberal president Emanuel "Hot for Teacher" Macron says that "America is back," by which he means that the United States has returned, post-Trump, to its leadership role atop the world's rich so-called democracies (outwardly constitutional de facto bourgeois class dictatorships) at the G7 meetings in Europe. | U.S. President Joe "Nothing Will Fundamentally Change" Biden on Sunday boasted in England that "America is back at the table," leading the charge against grave challenges like "China." | Let's take a look back at some facts of U.S.-American life that are escaping serious "f…
(2021-06-16). Simón Bolívar Study Center to Inaugurate Carabobo XXI Century International Forum Today. orinocotribune.com The Simón Bolívar Study Center will hold the Carabobo International XXI Century Forum in Caracas, Venezuela, from June 16 to June 18, to discuss the "Challenges of Independence." This was informed by the president of the Simón Bolívar Center, Alejandro López, via a telephone interview during the Punto de Encuentro TV broadcast of Venezolana de Televisión (VTV). | According to López, the forum will feature "a group of national and international speakers, who will expound on the Bicentennial of the Battle of Carabobo, which will be conducive to a lively debate and reflection around this important historical event f…
(2021-06-16). Social Security Versus National Security: Whose Entitlement Really Makes Us Safer? juancole.com 
( Tomdispatch.com) — "Biden's doing better than I thought he would." "Yeah. Vaccinations, infrastructure, acknowledging racism in policing. A lot of pieces of the Green New Deal, without calling it that. The child subsidies. It's kind of amazing." "But on the military—" "Yeah, same old, same old." As my friends and I have noticed, President …
(2021-06-16). Pennsylvania educators support unified struggle with striking Volvo workers and Amazon workers! wsws.org Our committee, comprised of educators from Pennsylvania, Ohio and Maryland, offers our fullest solidarity with the striking Volvo workers at the New River Valley plant in Dublin, Virginia.
(2021-06-16). Hot Air Messaging: Iran Floats Reports Of Imminent Shanghai Cooperation Organization Membership. southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | Written by Eager to enhance its negotiating leverage with the United States and Europe, Iran is projecting imminent membership of the China-led Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) in much the same way it pushed the signing of a much-touted 25-year cooperation agreemen…
(2021-06-16). Author of Berta Cáceres' assassination on trial in Honduras. workers.org 
Berta Cáceres, beloved leader of the Council of Popular and Indigenous Organizations of Honduras (COPINH), was assassinated March 3, 2016. COPINH was engaged in a battle with the DESA company, whose plans to construct a hydroelectric dam threatened the water supply of the Lenca Indigenous community. March demands "immediate halt . . . |
(2021-06-16). What The City of Oakland Isn't Telling You About How They Obstruct Affordable Housing. indybay.org For nearly 10 years, organizers at POOR Magazine, a poor/houseless/Black, Brown and Indigenous people-led grassroots organization deep in the heart of East Oakland, have been building Homefulness, a permanent housing solution with 8 no-cost housing units for formerly houseless individuals and families. It doesn't get more affordable than free, but Homefulness has taken 10+ years to build due mostly to an endless barrage of permit and inspection fees, impossible timelines, and fines for taking too long to pay. | "[In 2019] before the holidays, [the City of Oakland] shut down the Homefulness building process all to…
(2021-06-16). Cop Cars, Nectar, and the Soul of Nadav Schwartzman. counterpunch.org Nadav Schwartzman is a queer artist and graphic designer who was born thirty-two years ago on the outskirts of Tel Aviv. Because he grew up and went to school on land that is no longer called Palestine; because of what was done — now widely recognized as settler colonization — to the Indigenous people of that land for it to become Israel, Nadav plans to renounce his Israeli citizenship.
(2021-06-16). High turnout gives more prestige to IR establishment: Leader. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 16 (MNA) — The Leader of the Islamic Revolution said Wednesday that the Western media and enemies seek to undermine and weaken Iran, stressing that people participation in elections will secure the country against foreign plots.
(2021-06-16). Israel violates ceasefire, carries out airstrikes on Gaza. peoplesdispatch.org 
Israel claims that the airstrikes were in response to the launch of incendiary balloons from the Gaza strip. This is the first violation of the May 20 ceasefire which brought an end to the brutal 11-day bombing of Gaza…
(2021-06-16). Israel breaks ceasefire by launching airstrikes on Gaza. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 16 (MNA) — The Zionist regime has launched a new round of airstrikes on Gaza Strip, targetting a host of Hamas bases.
(2021-06-16). 6/15/21 Israel Bombs Gaza, Palestine Breaking Cease Fire. indybay.org The 4th largest military in the world thanks to US taxpayers giving $4 billion a year above the table to the American military base, apartheid settler colony known as Israel is at this moment bombing the open air prison known as Gaza, a part of Palestine, which population of 1.7 million is 45% children, and has no military and no air raid shelters. See twitter.com/hashtag/FreePalestine?src=hashtag_click | twitter.com/hashtag/SaveGaza?src=hashtag_click…
(2021-06-16). Israel Bombs Gaza for First Time Since Fragile Ceasefire Took Effect. news.antiwar.com Israel bombed targets in the Gaza Strip early on Wednesday, marking the first airstrikes on the besieged enclaves since a fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas was reached on May 21st. The Israeli Defense Forces said the airstrikes were done in response to incendiary balloons that were launched into southern Israel from Gaza. The balloons …
(2021-06-16). Israel Struck Gaza Strip Despite Recent Ceasefire (Videos). southfront.org 
Illustrative image | Late on June 15, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) struck a number of military sites belonging to Hamas in the Gaza Strip. The attack was carried out in response to 20 fires sparked because of incendiary balloons launched earlier in the day on the territory of Israel."Fighter jets recently attacked Hamas military complexes that served as camps and meeting places for terrorist operatives in the Khan Yunis and Gaza brigades," the military said | ◊™◊ô◊¢◊ï◊&i…
(2021-06-16). On 'Conflict', 'Peace' and 'Genocide': Time for New Language on Palestine and Israel. counterpunch.org On May 25, famous American actor, Mark Ruffalo, tweeted an apology for suggesting that Israel is committing 'genocide' in Gaza. "I have reflected and wanted to apologize for posts during the recent Israel/Hamas fighting that suggested Israel is committing 'genocide'," Ruffalo wrote, adding, "It's not accurate, it's inflammatory, disrespectful and is being used to justify
(2021-06-16). Why Democracies in G7 and NATO Should Reject U.S. Leadership. progressive.org When President Biden meets with the leaders of democratic countries, he represents a country that is, in many ways, an undemocratic outlier rather than a leader among democratic nations.
(2021-06-16). Why is the World Socialist Web Site still blacklisted on the Reddit forums? indybay.org The World Socialist Web Site calls upon Reddit members to demand that the moderators of r/coronavirus and r/politics halt the McCarthyite blacklisting of content links.
(2021-06-16). What I'd do as NYC Mayor. counterpunch.org New Yorkers go to the polls June 22 to choose their next mayor. They're primaries, but whoever wins the Democratic nomination will almost certainly move into Gracie Mansion. Media coverage has focused on the fading fortunes of former presidential candidate and tech entrepreneur Andrew Yang, the dearth of progressives in a wide field and the new,
(2021-06-16). In Challenge to New Gov't, Far Right Israeli Extremists Chant "Death to Arabs" in Provocative March through Palestinian East Jerusalem. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — Dia Hajj Yahya writes at the Israeli newspaper Arab 48 that because of extreme right Israeli squatters' deliberately provocative march through Palestinian neighborhoods, 33 Palestinians were injured during confrontations with the Israeli Occupation authorities in the area of the Old City in occupied Jerusalem on Tuesday, one of them by …
(2021-06-16). Vague Alternatives and G7 Summitry: The Build Back Better World Initiative. counterpunch.org Summits often feature grand statements and needless fripperies. In Cornwall, the leaders of the G7 countries were trying to position and promote their relevance as the vanguard of democratic good sense and values. They, the message went, remained relevant, valuable and essential to the order of the earth, despite challenges posed by the autocrats. Never
(2021-06-16). Over 16,000 Artists Sign Letter In Solidarity With Palestine. popularresistance.org Titled, "A Letter Against Apartheid," the statement was written by six Palestinian artists, who have asked to remain anonymous. It was initially signed by hundreds of Palestinian artists including filmmakers Annemarie Jacir, Elia Suleiman, and Farah Nabulsi; visual artists Emily Jacir and Larissa Sansour; actress Hiam Abbass; musicians Kamilya Jubran and Sama' Abdulhadi; and writers Elias Sanbar, Mohammed El-Kurd, Naomi Shihab Nye, Raja Shehadeh, Randa Jarrar, Suad Amiry, and Susan Abulhawa.
(2021-06-16). Thousands March in Solidarity with Palestine Amid G7 Summit in London. orinocotribune.com London (QNN)- Thousands of protesters gathered in London on Saturday as Jeremy Corbyn called for the G7 to support the Palestinian people. | The protest, organized by The Resist the G7 coalition as part of the "Resist G7: Day of Action for International Justice" rally, marched to Prime Minister Borris Johnson's official residence in Downing Street to stand in solidarity with the people of Palestine. Protesters held placards and chanted "free, free Palestine". | The protesters demanded an end to complicity in Israel's war crimes against the Palestinians by the United Kingdom and other G7 governments. | Former Labo…
(2021-06-16). Saturday 6/19: The Tide is Shifting: Palestine Advocacy in 2021. indybay.org Webinar…
(2021-06-16). Meet the communists who now govern Chile. peoplesdispatch.org The recent victories of the left in a number of municipalities and in elections for the Constitutional Convention have set the stage for a categorical rejection of the legacy of the Augusto Pinochet dictatorship and the building of a new Chile…
(2021-06-16). New York Times marks 50 years since Pentagon Papers, ignoring persecution of Julian Assange. wsws.org The New York Times marked the anniversary of its publication of documents exposing the government's lies and criminality in the Vietnam War with a complicit silence on the imprisonment of Assange for doing the same in relation to Iraq and Afghanistan.
(2021-06-16). The American Working Class Must Come to Assange's Defence! orinocotribune.com By Thomas Scripps — Jun 9, 2021 | Julian Assange's father and brother, John and Gabriel Shipton, are touring the United States to call for the WikiLeaks founder's release. They are visiting several American cities including Miami, Boston, Philadelphia, Milwaukee, San Francisco and Denver, before finishing in Washington DC. | Assange is a multi-award-winning journalist. His most significant work, carried out through WikiLeaks with the heroic whistleblower Chelsea Manning, is the publication of the Iraq and Afghan war logs and the US diplomatic cables in 2010 and the Guantanamo files in 2011. These releases ex…
(2021-06-16). NYT marks 50 years since Pentagon Papers, ignoring persecution of Julian Assange. indybay.org The New York Times marked the anniversary of its publication of documents exposing the government's lies and criminality in the Vietnam War with a complicit silence on the imprisonment of Assange for doing the same in relation to Iraq and Afghanistan.
(2021-06-16). The Streets Are Empty. counterpunch.org Hardly anyone gives a damn about military adventures anymore. When the US continues its presence in war-torn Syria, when US global presence expands across the world with over 700 military bases, when NATO pushes against the borders of Russia, when US military strategy calls for encircling China ("This is no exercise-US wants to encircle China
(2021-06-16). The History of US War Crimes: From Korea to Afghanistan. globalresearch.ca Important article first published by Global Research in 2002 | Image: Iraqi children | The issue of War Crimes emerged after World War I at the Versailles Conference, but it was not until the end of World War II that a more …
(2021-06-16). Israel's government: Same ax, new executioner. zcomm.org For Palestinians, the new leadership is merely like changing the executioner…
(2021-06-16). Video: Towards a New War in Nagorno-Karabakh? globalresearch.ca The situation in …
(2021-06-16). Video: NATO Bids Farewell to Afghanistan, as Taliban Prepare to Win. globalresearch.ca Visit and follow us on Instagram at @
(2021-06-16). El trato que recibe Naomi Osaka suscita dudas øSon los deportistas profesionales trabajadores explotados? workers.org 
En el Manifiesto Comunista, Karl Marx y Friedrich Engels describen el carácter degradante del trabajo en el capitalismo, según el cual los trabajadores "son una mercancía" y el trabajador "se convierte en un apéndice de la máquina". Esto se escribió en 1848, pero la deshumanización sigue existiendo. Un trabajador se . . . |
(2021-06-16). Sequim, Washington community to protest racism at local restaurant. liberationnews.org 
In light of a recent racist and xenophobic attack on local immigrant business owners by the owners and employees of Blondie's Plate restaurant, previous Blondie's employees and patrons are calling for the community to gather downtown at Washington St and Sequim Ave.
(2021-06-16). UK High Court rules six asylum seekers were detained illegally in Napier barracks. wsws.org After briefly emptying the barracks in early April, the Home Office has begun to fill Napier again, with the site housing up to 265 migrants, with around 12 in each block.
(2021-06-16). Politically Motivated Academics Have Forsaken Science on 'Whiteness' as They Steer America Towards Civil Strife. strategic-culture.org If white supremacy and 'systemic racism' were genuine problems, America would not be a major destination for migrant flows as it now is. | A disturbing trend has gained a foothold in the United States as members of the academic community are espousing virulent views on race that seem more guided by political prejudices and affiliations than any solid scientific research. The consequences of this misguided research, much of which casts hateful aspersions on white people, could lead to unthinkable disaster down the road. | "Into whatsoever houses I enter, I will enter to help the sick, and I will abstain from all i…
(2021-06-16). On DACA's 9th Anniversary, Immigrant Youth and Allies Tell Biden and Demorcats That It's Not Enough. latinorebels.com "Republicans want a pathway to deportation, not citizenship. We demand Democrats go it alone to deliver permanent protections for millions now," a release from United We Dream said.
(2021-06-16). Inflation Hype, Infrastructure 'Smoke & Mirrors' and Intro to Keynes' Economics. globalresearch.ca Visit and follow us on Instagram at @
(2021-06-16). Russian Mercenaries Accused Of Carrying Out Civilian Massacres In CAR: CNN (18+ Video). southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | On June 15th, CNN The report begins with an alleged witness testimony claiming that on February 15, Russian mercenaries attacked a village and shot, and killed, civilians in a mosque. | The witness 'Fatouma' had both her children shot,…
(2021-06-16). Remarks by Biden's Double at G7. globalresearch.ca Visit and follow us on Instagram at @
(2021-06-16). Sheriffs kill two in Racine, Wisconsin, county jail. liberationnews.org 
Over the course of four days, two people have died while in the custody of the sheriff while being held in the Racine, Wisconsin, county jail.
(2021-06-16). U.S. pushes NATO to target China, risking new Cold War. peoplesworld.org 
Watch what they do, not just what they say. That's the only conclusion to reach when assessing the stance taken toward China by the NATO countries this week. Several leaders at the U.S.-led military alliance's summit in Brussels tripped over themselves in front of the press to claim they are not seeking a new Cold …
(2021-06-16). Privatization destroys Puerto Rico's energy grid. liberationnews.org 
Ricardo Santos Ramos, former President of the Electrical Industry and Irrigation Workers Union of Puerto Rico, gave a report June 13 at a meeting organized by the Detroit Party for Socialism and Liberation about how neo-liberal and colonial policy has crippled the electrical grid of Puerto Rico. UTIER is an influential and radical labor union leading the fight against privatization of the grid.
(2021-06-16). Remembering Ernesto 'Che' Guevara on his 93rd birth anniversary. mronline.org 
'A man who acted as he thought best and who has been absolutely faithful to his convictions.' | June 16, 2021 | Newswire…
(2021-06-16). Military ties to far right pose clear and present danger. peoplesworld.org 
The Associated Press is reporting that thousands of U.S. military firearms are disappearing from Army, Navy, and Air Force stockpiles. In an article Tuesday, AP noted that at least 1,900 firearms were lost or stolen during the 2010s and that the press service is certain the figure is many times higher because the various branches …
(2021-06-16). Milwaukee police kill Roberto Zielinski, no body cam footage released. liberationnews.org 
Nephew: "The stress and the emotions that my family has right now is at an all-time high."
(2021-06-16). Black Votes Matter, UNITE HERE lead Juneteenth Freedom March for voting rights. peoplesworld.org 
LAS VEGAS—Somehow, and deliberately, it is fitting that a nationwide Freedom March cross-country bus caravan, led by Black Voters Matter and the UNITE HERE union, would start for D.C. from the deepest area of the Deep South on Juneteenth. The unhappy problem it's meant to tackle is to educate and mobilize Black voters—and pressure federal …
(2021-06-16). Know your enemy: How to defeat capitalism. mronline.org 
In a capitalist society, there is always a good explanation for your poverty, your meaningless job (if you have a job), your difficulties and your general unhappiness. You are to blame. | June 16, 2021…
(2021-06-16). Powerful states push tax race to the bottom. mronline.org 
Last week, the largest rich countries, home to most major transnational corporations (TNCs), agreed to a global minimum corporate income tax (GMCIT) rate. But the low rate proposed and other features will deprive developing countries of their just due yet again. | June 16, 2021…
(2021-06-16). Why is Labour losing? challenge-magazine.org 
Starmer and his advisers are eager to address the working class as a 'patriotic' identity, rather than an economic group that will support progressive policies proposed by people like themselves writes Nick Wright. This article first appeared in the Morning Star. | Nick Wright, Editor of Labour goes into the Batley and Spen by-election with high anxiety. The retiring Labour MP, the screen writer and actor Tracy Brabin, was elected in a surge of sympathy and solidarity following the murder by a far-right ass…
(2021-06-16). REPORT: Silver Spoon Oligarchs. ips-dc.org 
Silver spoon oligarchs: How America's 50 Largest Inherited-Wealth Dynasties Accelerate Inequality: | Chuck Collins | Joe Fitzgerald | Helen Flannery | Omar Ocampo | Sophia Paslaski | Kalena Thomhave: | Introduction: | Much of the media's focus today is on new wealth billionaires like Jeff Bezos, Mark Zuckerberg, or Elon Musk, who have become centi-billionaires in their lifetimes. Lurking behind these dynamic first-generation stories, however, are persistent examples of even greater multi-generational dynastic wealth. | In healthy, equitable democratic societies, great fortunes dissipate ove…
(2021-06-16). Silver Spoon Oligarchs. ips-dc.org Silver spoon oligarchs: How America's 50 Largest Inherited-Wealth Dynasties Accelerate Inequality: | Chuck Collins | Joe Fitzgerald | OMar Ocampo | Sophia Paslaski | Kalena Thomhave: | Introduction: | Much of the media's focus today is on new wealth billionaires like Jeff Bezos, Mark Zuckerberg, or Elon Musk, who have become centi-billionaires in their lifetimes. Lurking behind these dynamic first-generation stories, however, are persistent examples of even greater multi-generational dynastic wealth. | In healthy, equitable democratic societies, great fortunes dissipate over a few generatio…
(2021-06-16). It wasn't just politics that led to Netanyahu's ouster — it was fear of his demagoguery. juancole.com 
By Dov Waxman | ( The Conversation) — There is something Shakespearean about Benjamin Netanyahu's downfall. As in a scene from "Julius Caesar," who was assassinated by Roman senators, Netanyahu was deposed by his former underlings, the leaders of the three right-wing parties that have joined the new government — Naftali Bennett, Avigdor Lieberman and …
(2021-06-16). Two Armed Drones Shot Down Over Iraq's Baghdad (Photos). southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image. Source: the Iraqi Security Media Cell. | Early on June 16, security forces of Baghdad Operations Command shot down two armed drones over the southern outskirts of the Iraqi capital. | In two separate statements, the Iraqi Security Media Cell said that the first drone was shot down over al-Rashid Military Camp, while the second one was shot down a few minutes later over the Alkrtan district. | According to Iraqi sources, the first drone fired a small, unguided munition at al-Rashid Military Camp…
(2021-06-16). Chaos Continues In Turkish-Occupied Areas: Two Killed, Four Wounded In New Afrin Attack (Videos). southfront.org 
Screen grab from a video showing the aftermath of the recent blast in Afrin, Syria. | On June 15, two people were killed and four others were wounded in yet another blast in the Turkish-occupied Syrian area of Afrin in northern Aleppo. | The blast was reportedly caused by a booby-trapped vehicle that blew up near Kafr Janneh junction to the northeast of Afrin's city center. | According to the London-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, one of the two casualties was the driver of the booby-trapped vehicle. He is yet to…
(2021-06-16). ISIS Cells Killed Libyan Army Commander In New Attack (Photos). southfront.org 
LNA commander Ali Muhammad Othman al-Tabawi. | On June 14, a commander of the Libyan National Army (LNA) named Ali Muhammad Othman al-Tabawi was killed in an attack by ISIS cells in Libya's southwestern region. | "Al-Tabawi was killed as a result of a blast caused by a landmine, which had been planted by terrorist groups in the Haruj Mountains, while he was on a reconnaissance patrol near Tamsa in southwestern Libya," al-Munzir al-Khartush, a spokesman for the LNA military media, said. | Al-Tabawi was the co…
(2021-06-16). Houthis Shared Footage Of Saudi, Sudanese Service Members Captured During Jizan Operation. southfront.org 
Screen grab from the Houthis' video. | On June 14, the Houthis (Ansar Allah) shared footage of twelve Saudi and Sudanese service members who were captured during a recent The operation, which took place earlier this year, saw Houthi fighters reaching the town of al-Khobhd, more than 3 kilometers into Jizan. | At least 80 personnel of t…
(2021-06-16). Turkey Arrested Senior ISIS Commander During Intelligence Operation In Syria. southfront.org 
Kasim Guler, aka Abu Usame al-Turki. Source: the Anadolu Agency. | The Turkish National Intelligence Organization, Mƒ∞T, has arrested a senior Turkish commander of ISIS during a recent operation inside Syria, the According to the state-run news agency, the Mƒ∞T launched an operation to capture Kasim Guler, also…
(2021-06-16). Syrian Artillery Hammered Another Turkish Post In Greater Idlib (Videos, Photos). southfront.org 
Illustrative image. | On June 16, the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) hammered a Turkish military post in the southern part of the Greater Idlib region. | According to several pro-opposition sources, including the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, several shells landed in the vicinity of…
(2021-06-16). In Video: Locals Intercepted, Stoned US Forces Convoy In Northeastern Syria. southfront.org 
Screen grab from the video shared by the Syrian Arab News Agency. | On June 15, civilians supporters of the Damascus government intercepted a patrol of the US-led coalition in the town of Farfara in the northern al-Hasakah countryside in Syria's northeastern region. | The civilians blocked the town's main road and stoned US military vehicles. Eventually, the patrol was forced to retreat from the town. | "The people of Farfara town confronted an American patrol consisting of four armored vehicles accompanied by a car of SDF [Sy…
(2021-06-16). Military Situation In Syria On June 16, 2021 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | On June 16, Russia reported that Idlib militants violated the ceasefire regime in Greater Idlib 36 times: 16 — in Idlib province, 12 — in Latakia province, 6 — in Hama province, 2 — in Aleppo province | On June 15, clashes between ISIS and SAA were reported in the Bushri mountain area | On June 15, one person was killed and four others injured in a car bomb explosion in Kafr Janneh village | On June 15, SAA artillery shelled positions of Turkish-bac…
(2021-06-16). US-Russia Joint Statement, Putin's Remarks Following 'Constructive' Meeting With Joe Biden. southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | On June 16th, US President Joe Biden met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Geneva, Switzerland. |
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(2021-06-16). Turkey And Azerbaijan Announced "Shusha Declaration", Armenia Has Everything To Worry About. southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | On June 15th, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said that he hoped that regional peace could be reached with a six-nation platform comprising Turkey, Russia, Iran, Azerbaijan, Georgia, and Armenia. | The Turkish president reached Azerbaijan on June 15th on an official visit. | In a joint news conference with his Azerbaijani counterpart Ilham Aliyev in Azerbaijan's Shusha city, Erdogan said: "We are willing to make all kinds of sacrifices. Mr. Putin as well. … With the steps to be…
(2021-06-16). Outrage as COVAX reports blocked vaccine payments, U.S. sanctions blamed. mronline.org 
Venezuela's efforts at the Copa America football tournament have also been derailed after 15 players and staffers caught the virus, prompting calls for an investigation. | June 16, 2021 | Newswire…
(2021-06-16). International webinar pays tribute to Ramsey Clark. workers.org 
Ramsey Clark, human rights fighter and former U.S. Attorney General, who died April 9 at age 93, was memorialized by hundreds of people, from the U.S. and worldwide, who attended an international webinar June 13. Ramsey Clark and current Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro, 2006 in New York City The program . . . |
(2021-06-16). Ye who shall not work (for low wages) shall not eat. workers.org In 2017, to justify changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, Rep. Jodey Arrington leaned on the scriptures — specifically 2 Thessalonians 3-10: "If a man will not work, he shall not eat." (Washington Post, March 31, 2017) The Republican Congressperson was arguing for making recipients work for their benefits . . . |
(2021-06-16). Working-class Black and brown trans ballroom scene birthed contemporary gay culture. peoplesworld.org 
In honor of Pride Month, it's important to highlight the working-class roots of the LGBTQ liberation movement in the United States. While a popular show like RuPaul's Drag Race has made it to mainstream television, appearing on VH1 and Paramount+ and streaming endlessly on Netflix, we cannot forget where LGBTQ culture came from. Much of …
(2021-06-16). Chomsky: Republicans Are Willing to Destroy Democracy to Retake Power. truthout.org 
Today's Republican Party is an extremist force that no longer qualifies as a mainstream political party and is surely not interested in participating in "normal" politics. In fact, today's GOP is so wrapped around extreme and irrational beliefs that even Europe's far-right parties and movements, including Marine Le Pen's National Rally, seem conventional in comparison. | The GOP's political identity has been dramatically shaped by former President Donald Trump, but these recent shifts would n…
(2021-06-16). Trump-Appointed Judge Blocks Biden From Pausing New Oil Drilling Leases. truthout.org 
A Trump-appointed federal judge on Tuesday blocked the Biden administration from enforcing a temporary pause on new leases for oil and gas drilling on public lands and waters, a decision the Interior Department "The judge's order turns a blind eye to runaway climate pollution that's devastating ou…
(2021-06-16). 25 Richest Americans Pay Few Taxes — Partly Thanks to the "Family Fund" Loophole. truthout.org 
The 25 richest Americans pay little to no taxes thanks to leveraging loopholes in the tax code, according to a
(2021-06-16). A GOP Lawmaker Wants to Ban Critical Race Theory — Without Knowing What It Is. truthout.org 
Following a wave of Republican bills across the country against the teaching of critical race theory in schools and universities, Alabama Republican state Rep. Chris Pringle recently pre-filed a bill of his own to ban its teaching in his own state. | But Pringle, much like many of the
(2021-06-16). Mensaje para Biden y Putin: No desperdicien oportunidades históricas. peoplesworld.org 
En la prensa de nuestro país ha surgido una narrativa simplista y peligrosa en torno a la próxima reunión en Ginebra del presidente estadounidense Joe Biden y el presidente ruso Vladimir Putin. La narrativa es que Biden debe usar la reunión para "dictar la ley" al peligroso autócrata Putin que supuestamente pudo controlar al expresidente …
(2021-06-16). Letter to Canadian Transport Minister Omar Alghabra: Israeli Apartheid Not Welcome in Canadian Ports #BlocktheBoat. samidoun.net 
(The following letter was sent today to Canada's Transport Minister Omar Alghabra and called on "the Canadian government to stop legitimizing the crimes of apartheid…and suspend all instances of Zim-operated ships docking and unloading in Canadian ports.". This action is part of the growing demand that Canada must hold Israel accountable, through economic sanctions and a bilateral arms embargo.) June 15, 2021 Minister of Transport Omar Alghabra Ottawa, Ontario In recent weeks, people of conscience in Canada watched in horror as the Israeli regime ruthlessly targeted Palestinians from all regions of historic Pal…
(2021-06-16). 100 Taliban members, 90 soldiers killed in Afghanistan in 24h. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 16 (MNA) — A number of 100 Taliban members and 90 Afghan government soldiers were killed in the past 24 hours as a result of clashes in 80 Afghan cities.
(2021-06-16). The World According to Satyajit Ray. counterpunch.org In India they're celebrating the one-hundreth anniversary of the birth of the brilliant Indian filmmaker, Satyajit Ray, who directed 36 films and who is famous in the world of cinema for the trilogy known as The World of Apu. The three films can all be streamed at modest prices and are well worth seeing. They provide
(2021-06-16). Stellantis Belvidere Assembly workers face extended downtime while UAW signs off on second shift layoff. wsws.org Workers at Belvidere have faced a series of job cuts in recent years which place a question mark over the plant's future.
(2021-06-16). Congressman McGovern Admits the United States Uses Venezuelan Lives as 'Bargaining Chips'. orinocotribune.com A US congressman has asked the US President Joe Biden to "correct the course of US policy" towards Venezuela and lift all the sanctions against the South American country. | "I think the time has come to correct the course of US policy towards Venezuela," wrote Democrat Congressman Jim McGovern in a The Massachusetts legislator condemned the sanctions that have been imposed on the Venezuelan oil industry, on its…
(2021-06-16). Protesters Prevent Israeli Container Ship From Docking. popularresistance.org An Israeli container ship was prevented from docking Monday at the Prince Rupert, B.C., port after a group of about 10 protesters — whose aim is to block Israel from shipping goods to North America — formed a picket line at an entrance to the Fairview container terminal.
(2021-06-16). A working class martyr: Framed-up Maruti Suzuki worker Jiyalal dead at age 35. wsws.org Workers entering into struggle in India, the United States, and internationally must be made aware of the brutal legal vendetta pursued against the Maruti Suzuki workers and redouble their efforts to secure the freedom of the 11 who remain behind bars.
(2021-06-16). Four years after Grenfell, millions live and work in unsafe buildings as the criminals remain at large. wsws.org To this day, not a single person or organisation responsible in political and corporate circles has been brought to account for this terrible crime.
(2021-06-16). Growing calls for united struggle with striking Volvo workers as UAW moves to resume backroom talks. wsws.org Talks were set to resume Tuesday but were reportedly canceled as the Volvo management relies on the UAW to isolate the strike and impose its dictates.
(2021-06-16). Afraid of His Own Shadow. otherwords.org Get a full-resolution version
(2021-06-16). Alta Mesa Executives Ignored Their Engineers and Mislead Investors. popularresistance.org In April, a judge ruled that a lawsuit filed by former investors in the shale oil company Alta Mesa could proceed. Their case alleges multiple instances of fraud and reveals that not only did engineers in the company warn executives that they were lying to investors about oil production estimates but that executives went on to ignore those warnings.
(2021-06-16). In OtherWords: June 16, 2021. otherwords.org This month marks the 50th anniversary of the war on drugs, an institution so ingrained that many of us grew up without ever realizing it was a policy choice. But even after five decades of gargantuan investments in policing, penalties, and prisons, fatal drug overdoses still hit an all time high last year. | Clearly, Ellen Grover argues this week, there are better ways to protect public health — and much damage to repair besides. Years ago, Joe Biden staked much of his career on the drug war. Now, Ellen argues, he must end it. | This month also marks the anniversary of Ronald Reagan's death. The former pres…
(2021-06-16). NATO's post-summit mission: build global alliance against China, Russia. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com NATO's post-summit mission: build global alliance against China, RussiaRick Rozoff After the one-day NATO summit in Brussels concluded on Monday, the bloc's general secretary, Jens Stoltenberg, gave an address before members of the Western press corps, answering several questions. His comments consisted of a summary of the results of the summit, which was a mere …
(2021-06-16). Australian government refuses to allow Tamil refugee family to return to Biloela. wsws.org The decision to keep the family detained in Perth, under continued threat of deportation, poses critical political issues.
(2021-06-16). Organizing Poultry Workers Starts With Learning Together. popularresistance.org In this oral history interview, Licolli tells Facing South about the experiences that led her to start Venceremos, which she co-founded with a group of 16 women poultry workers in 2019. After meeting with groups like Florida's Coalition of Immokalee Workers, which successfully organized tomato pickers to push companies at the top of the fast-food and grocery store supply chains to implement a code of conduct to protect the farmworkers at the bottom, they formed Venceremos to pursue a similar worker-driven social responsibility model at poultry processing companies like Tyson and George's.
(2021-06-16). NATO's Post-Summit Mission: Build Global Alliance against China, Russia. libya360.wordpress.com Rick Rozoff After the one-day NATO summit in Brussels concluded on Monday, the bloc's general secretary, Jens Stoltenberg, gave an address before members of the Western press corps, answering several questions. His comments consisted of a summary of the results of the summit, which was a mere formality ("All leaders agreed that…Europe and North America…
(2021-06-16). Close Encounters of an Unprecedented Kind. counterpunch.org "Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!" — Psalm 133: 1 It's a good thing Israel's odd new government is in the Holy Land because the far left-centrist-far right coalition will need a miracle to survive. Pray. A tumultuous Israeli parliament narrowly approved a government aiming at centrism
(2021-06-16). Turkish President Erdogan meets Biden at NATO summit. wsws.org The meeting between the Turkish president and his US counterpart in a closed-door meeting left serious diplomatic conflicts unresolved.
(2021-06-16). Riots and resistance 10 years after the Tunisian Revolution. roarmag.org Sign that reads "We would love to live in our country" during a protest in Tunis on June 12, 2021. Photo by This essay was produced in collaboration with the On the tenth anniversary of the Tunisian Revolution on Janu…
(2021-06-16). Growing calls for united struggle with striking Volvo workers as UAW moves to resume backroom talks. wsws.org Talks were set to resume Tuesday but were reportedly canceled under conditions where Volvo management is relying on the UAW to isolate the strike and impose its dictates.
(2021-06-16). VIDEO: Second Set of Legislative Hearings About Puerto Rico's Status Bills. latinorebels.com Here we go again.
(2021-06-16). Sanctions on Syria — a silent death and killing hope. popularresistance.org The US Coalition is effectively following a policy of collective extermination of the Syrian people by military and economic means. This is a crime against Humanity, a war crime and a flagrant violation of the right to life and a life of dignity. Syria is a member of the United Nations, these coercive unilateral measures targeting the people of Syria are a violation of the UN Charter.
(2021-06-16). Solemn Vigil at Shannon Remembers Child Victims of War. popularresistance.org Sunday June 13th saw us returning to Shannon Airport to recommence our monthly peace vigils. We had around 20 peace activists there, watched by around 20 Gardai. | Inside the airport, security personnel, including an Irish army patrol, protecting three US Marine Corps Hercules KC-130J warplanes that had landed the previous night. They stayed overnight at Shannon, meaning that their crews and military passengers were almost certainly in local hotels for the night.
(2021-06-16). Stalinist "May 1 Movement" defends union thuggery at Sydney's General Mills strike. wsws.org The United Workers Union has called on the assistance of the so-called May 1 Movement, to help sell out the determined strike at General Mills in Sydney.
(2021-06-16). House hearing exposes complicity of FBI and Pentagon officials in January 6 coup attempt. wsws.org On Tuesday, the House Committee on Oversight and Reform held its second hearing on Trump's attempted coup. The hearing highlighted actions by the FBI and the military that undermined the defense of the US Capitol.
(2021-06-16). New Space Force laboratory opens: A breakdown on space warfare 'autonomy'. nationofchange.org "The U.S. imperial war project, now marching headlong into the heavens, is on autopilot."
(2021-06-16). Black Churches Can Lead the Way on Voting Rights. otherwords.org Rev. Dr. Susan K. Smith and Rev. Levon C. Manzie | We suspected it for years, and now we know it: Jim Crow was never dead. You might even say he was too mean to die. | We know this because in too many places, the forces of racism are raging as laws aimed squarely at suppressing the votes of Black and brown Americans pass in state after state. New voting restrictions This is a bitter pill for those of us…
(2021-06-16). From Dentist to Israeli Kingmaker: Mansour Abbas Isn't The Champion Palestinians Need. juancole.com Perth, Australia (- Special to Informed Comment) — "We will reclaim the lands that were expropriated from our people," said Dr. Mansour Abbas, 47, in a largely Arabic-language speech before the Knesset plenum. "This is a national cause of the first degree." This, he said right before being sworn in to join a patchwork coalition …
(2021-06-16). Australia Post restructuring will continue despite end of Alternative Delivery Model. wsws.org The Communications Electrical Plumbers Union has made clear that a "future delivery model" will be a central component of the next enterprise agreement.
(2021-06-16). Was American Indian Overhunting Responsible for the Near-Extinction of the Buffalo? counterpunch.org In the 1990s, there were repeated attempts to debunk the idea of an ecological Indian. Scholars and activists with seemingly little in common all sought to portray the Indian as wasteful of natural resources, if not even worse than the European settlers who have left the USA resembling a toxic dump as the 21st century
(2021-06-16). Banker Arrested as Nicaragua Crackdown Expands. latinorebels.com MANAGUA, Nicaragua (AP) — Nicaragua's police have arrested a prominent banker in a sign the government's pursuit of opponents is expanding beyond political leaders and potential challengers to President Daniel Ortega.
(2021-06-16). Videos reveal Maryland police assaulting teens for vaping. nationofchange.org "The uses of force from these arrests will go through a multi-level examination by the Assistant Patrol Commander, the Division Commander and then by the Office of Professional Standards."
(2021-06-16). In The Southeast, Climate Change Finds A Landscape Already Ravaged By Inequality. popularresistance.org The southeastern United States sees more billion-dollar disasters than any other region in the country. The region also sees more different kinds of natural disasters than other parts of the country. In 2020, six billion-dollar hurricanes hit the Gulf Coast, tornado events caused 76 fatalities and torrential rainfall, up 30% since the 1950s, caused severe flooding.
(2021-06-16). Four asylum seekers accused of starting Moria refugee camp fire handed 10-year prison sentences. wsws.org The asylum seekers' lawyers denounced the convictions as a "parody of justice" and a "decision of the state."
(2021-06-16). What's the Difference Between a Waitress and a Private Equity Partner? (Their Tax Rate). counterpunch.org If the waitress works in an upscale restaurant and earns a decent living, there is a good chance that she is paying a higher tax rate than a private equity partner. The reason is that private equity (PE) partners get most of their pay in the form of "carried interest." This is money that is
(2021-06-16). Venezuela Denounces Before FAO 83.7% Drop in Food Imports due to Sanctions. orinocotribune.com Venezuelan Minister for Food, Carlos Leal Tellería, decried this Tuesday that food imports in Venezuela have fallen by 83.7% due to the unilateral coercive measures imposed on the South American country by the United States and Europe. He made this comment during his speech at the 42nd conference of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). | "These measures [the sanctions] have caused a 83.7 % drop in food imports, thus preventing the international procurement of raw produce, manufactured goods and inputs for agricultural production, as well as sanctioning most international and national…
(2021-06-16). Nicaragua: CIA Attempting A Coup Through US Agencies And Foundations. popularresistance.org Since the Sandinistas won the 2006 election their anti-poverty policies have had enormous success. | The country is 90% self-sufficient in food. 99% of the population have electricity in their homes that is now generated with 70+% green energy; International financial Institutions including the World Bank, the International Development Bank and The Central American Bank for Economic Integration praise Nicaragua for its excellent, efficient project execution. it has one of the best health systems in Latin America praised by the International Monetary Fund, with 20 new state of the art hospitals since 2007 achievin…
(2021-06-16). Government Can Be Collaborative. otherwords.org I'm a PhD student studying collaborative approaches to governance, comparing them to more typically combative approaches in our representative democracy. Here's what I've learned: | People tend to frame their arguments in universal terms ("What I want is best for everyone"). It sounds more convincing to say, "We should do what is best for all" or "We should do what is morally right" instead of "We should do what is best for me." | Once "what I want" is translated into "what is universally morally right" or "what is best for everyone," then other options are framed as immoral, impractical, or oppressive. | When th…
(2021-06-16). Belarus must be prepared to fight from house to house if invaded: president. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Belarus must be prepared to fight from house to house if invaded: presidentRick Rozoff President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko hosted a meeting on national defense today as his nation more and more appears to be targeted by the U.S. and NATO for not only economic but actual warfare. The recently-concluded NATO summit issued a document …
(2021-06-16). Beaumont transit workers reject contract and vote to authorize strike as refinery lockout continues through second month. wsws.org Union officials said the vote does not mean it will call a strike.
(2021-06-16). Extremist settlers hold 'flag march' chanting racist and abusive slogans against Palestinians. peoplesdispatch.org As per reports, approximately 70,000 right-wing Israelis marched from the plaza of the Damascus Gate till the Western Wall, raising the Israeli flag and chanting racist slogans like "Death to Arabs", "May your village burn" and "A second Nakba is coming"
(2021-06-16). Norwegian Arctic oil drilling targeted by campaigners in new legal action. nationofchange.org "But our application to the European Court of Human Rights is for me the manifestation of action and hope in the face of this crisis."
(2021-06-16). 'Iran's Presence in Atlantic Ocean Frightens Enemies'. orinocotribune.com The Iranian Navy declares that the presence of its vessels in the Atlantic Ocean "has deeply frightened and worried" its enemies. | The deputy coordinator of the Iranian Army, Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari, announced last Thursday the arrival in the Atlantic Ocean of a Navy squadron, composed of the destroyer Sahand and the advanced sea base Makran, without docking in foreign ports, a milestone that was carried out for the first time. | In this regard, the commander of the Iranian Army Naval Force, Rear Admiral Hossein Khanzadi, indicated on Monday that "the presence of the naval fleet of the Islamic Republic o…
(2021-06-16). New Report: Silver Spoon Oligarchs: How America's 50 Largest Inherited-Wealth Dynasties Accelerate Inequality. ips-dc.org Together 50 families hold about half of the wealth of the bottom half of all U.S.households, an estimated 65 million families, and their wealth grew at ten times the rate of ordinary families during the last 40 years.
(2021-06-16). Australia: Murwillumbah schools merger accelerates attack on public education. wsws.org The plans for a new "super school" in the regional town take a broader amalgamation drive to a new level, by merging both primary and secondary schools onto a single campus.
(2021-06-16). Tupac Shakur Would Have Turned 50 Today—If He Hadn't Threatened Deal Between Drug Traffickers and U.S. Banks Making Billions Laundering CIA Drug Money. covertactionmagazine.com On June 16, 2021, the late rap icon Tupac Shakur would have turned 50 had he survived a still unsolved drive-by shooting in Las Vegas 25 years ago. Few knew that behind his "gangsta rap" faàßade, Tupac was an activist leader who worked to counter CIA drug trafficking through street gangs.
(2021-06-16). Promoting Sustainable and Equitable Growth in Southern Africa: Lawrence Stargomena Tax. globalresearch.ca Southern African Development …
(2021-06-16). Campaign for reinstatement of victimised London bus driver David O'Sullivan gathers momentum in UK and internationally. wsws.org Following a campaign on June 5 at Cricklewood garage in north-west London—where O'Sullivan was dismissed from—many of his colleagues who pledged support followed through with financial contributions and messages of support on the crowd fund page.
(2021-06-16). The wacko Republican idea of an 'opposition party'—take down historic, majority American values. nationofchange.org Can the deluded right hope to regain credibility by backing the anti-American Trump crusade?>
(2021-06-16). 50 Years Later, End the War on Drugs. otherwords.org Fifty years ago this month, on June 17, 1971, President Richard Nixon declared a "full scale attack" on drug use. It was the beginning of the War on Drugs. | Nixon — and many presidents since — promised the War on Drugs would save lives. Trillions of dollars later, incarceration and preventable overdose deaths have skyrocketed and continue to rise. | After generations of broken lives, broken families, and broken dreams, we must end it now. | Nixon's War on Drugs turned out to be a war on people. Once he saw there was no political benefit in drug treatment, he declared "an all-out war on the drug menac…
(2021-06-16). Four years after Grenfell tragedy, justice for victims remains elusive. peoplesdispatch.org On June 14, 2017, a fire that started from a malfunctioning freezer in an apartment, rapidly spread to the exterior of the 24-storey Grenfell Tower block of flats in North Kensington, West London. 72 people lost their lives and many more were injured…
(2021-06-16). Union support for media accreditation at protests is wrong. greenleft.org.au Victoria Police has introduced new rules for journalists covering protests: they are now required to provide media identification to the police. Jacob Andrewartha reports.
(2021-06-16). Money for the People. progressive.org Local guaranteed-income pilot programs are spreading across the country.
(2021-06-16). Celebrations in full swing as staff win 2021 President's Awards for Excellence. imperial.ac.uk Winners of this year's President's Awards for Excellence have been announced.
(2021-06-16). Mark Carney — 'Divest' from companies without credible net zero plans. imperial.ac.uk Companies must set net zero emissions targets and devise plans for adapting their business models for a low emission world, says Mark Carney.
(2021-06-16). AI breast cancer screening project wins government funding for NHS trial. imperial.ac.uk UK researchers have secured government funding to study the use of artificial intelligence for breast cancer screening in NHS hospitals.
(2021-06-16). New Israeli Government, Same Israeli Apartheid. zcomm.org While being hailed by many as the opportunity for a fresh start, Naftali Bennett is at best a continuer of Netanyahu's policies and at worst an ideologue whose positions are to the right of Netanyahu's…
(2021-06-16). New Israeli Government, Same Israeli Apartheid. counterpunch.org After 12 years, Israel finally inaugurated a new prime minister. While being hailed by many as the opportunity for a fresh start, Naftali Bennett is at best a continuer of Netanyahu's policies and at worst an ideologue whose positions are to the right of Netanyahu's. In 2013, as Middle East peace talks were set to
(2021-06-16). Netanyahu is Israel's most failed prime minister. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 16 (MNA) — Netanyahu is arguably the most failed cabinet leader in the Israeli regime's history.
(2021-06-16). China's Flawed Claims to Internal Sovereignty. counterpunch.org In 2019, a U.N. report analyzed China's Counter-Terrorism Law as applied to the residents of Xinjiang. The report asserted that the reeducation facilities, also known as "vocational training centers," are effectively detention camps because of their coercive nature. The Chinese authorities have forced between 1 million to 1.5 million Uighurs into these facilities. There are
(2021-06-16). PGCC insisting on participating in nuclear talks with Iran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 16 (MNA) — While accusing Iran, the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council (PGCC) persisted on the need for participation of member states of the Council in nuclear talks with the Islamic Republic of Iran.
(2021-06-16). Vienna talks to continue after Iranian presidential elections. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 16 (MNA) — The Russian Permanent Representative to the International Organizations in Vienna Mikhail Ulyanov informed that JCPOA talks in Vienna will continue after the Friday Iranian presidential elections.
(2021-06-16). Iran's steel export hits 146% growth in current year. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 16 (MNA) — A statistical study of performance of major steelmaking units in country showed that export of steel products in the first two months of current Iranian calendar year (from March 21 to May 21) registered a 146 percent growth.
(2021-06-16). Yemen announces readiness to resume peace talks in Qatar. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 16 (MNA) — A member of Supreme Political Council of Yemen's National Salvation Government said that if Saudi coalition responds positively to Oman mediation, there will be no obstacle for the resumption of peace talks in Qatar.
(2021-06-16). US military convoy targeted in Iraq's Saqlawiyah. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 16 (MNA) — A US military convoy was targeted in 'Saqlawiyah' area, Al Anbar province in Iraq on Wednesday.
(2021-06-16). Cast finalized for third round of Asian qualifiers. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 16 (MNA) — 12 teams have booked their places in the third round of Asian qualifiers for the 2022 Qatar World Cup.
(2021-06-16). People to determine Iran's destiny through ballot box. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 16 (MNA) — Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said that ballot box is manifestation of participation of people from all walks of life in determination of destiny of the country.
(2021-06-16). Iran, Afghanistan discuss expansion of educational ties. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 16 (MNA) — Iranian minister of education and Aghanistan deputy minister of literacy conferred on the development of educational ties…
(2021-06-16). ISIL blows up Iran's power transmission line to Iraq: report. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 16 (MNA) — According to Iraqi media, ISIL terrorists have attacked a power transmission line from Iran to Iraq in Diyala province (eastern Iraq), casing power cut in part of the province.
(2021-06-16). Calls to contain Russia not constructive. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 16 (MNA) — Kremlin spokesman said that statements coming from the US about a necessity to contain Russia ahead of the Biden-Putin summit in Geneva are not constructive.
(2021-06-16). VIDEO: Fire spreads in jungles of Kohgilouyeh. en.mehrnews.com YASOUJ, Jun. 16 (MNA) — Fire is burning the trees of jungles in Kohgilouyeh and Boyer-Ahmad Province.
(2021-06-16). Presidential campaign in Mashhad. en.mehrnews.com MASHHAD, Jun. 16 (MNA) — The supporters of Presidential elections candidate Amir Hossein Ghazizadeh Hashemi held a gathering in Mashhad, Razavi Khorasan on Wednesday.
(2021-06-16). Afghan security forces ensure security of country: Kabul. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 17 (MNA) — Deputy spokesman of the Afghan president said Wed. that ensuring the security of Afghanistan is the responsibility of Afghan security and defense forces, rejecting Turkish president calls for staying in the country.
(2021-06-16). MFA doubling effort to hold presidential election abroad. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 16 (MNA) — Following the special emphasis of Leader of Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs will double its effort in successful holding of Iran 2021 Presidential Election overseas.
(2021-06-16). 2 dead, 2 injured in workplace shooting at Alabama plant. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 16 (MNA) — A long-time employee at a prominent local industrial plant fatally shot two co-workers, wounded two others, and apparently shot himself following a shift change.
(2021-06-16). EU, US say lifting of sanctions is JCPOA 'essential part'. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 16 (MNA) — The European Union and the United States have confirmed in a joint statement that the removal of sanctions on Iran constitutes an "essential part" of the Iran nuclear agreement known as the JCPOA.
(2021-06-16). A glance at campaigns of Presidential Election in Tehran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 16 (MNA) — Two days remaining to the 2021 Presidential Election in Iran, campaigns have reached its pinnacle at metropolis Tehran.
(2021-06-16). 27 poll stations prepared in 18 US states. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 16 (MNA) — Iran's permanent envoy to the UN said 27 poll stations in 18 US states will receive the votes of Iranians living in the US for the upcoming Presidential elections.
(2021-06-16). Briefing on Iran's daily developments. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 16 (MNA) — The following are the Islamic Republic of Iran's latest developments in the last 24 hours.
(2021-06-16). Front pages of Iran's English dailies on June 16. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 16 (MNA) — Here are the front pages of Iran's English-language dailies on Wednesday, June 16.
(2021-06-16). IRGC calls for huge turnout in presidential election. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 16 (MNA) — Stating that every vote is tantamount to a missile, the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps in a statement called on people from all walks of life to massively participate in upcoming election.
(2021-06-16). Zakani resigns from running in elections in favor of Raeisi. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 16 (MNA) — Alireza Zakani has announced his pullout from the Friday presidential election in favor of main Principalist candidate Ebrahim Raeisi.
(2021-06-16). Iran HR council responds to Biden's tweet on democracy. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 16 (MNA) — Iran's human rights council has reacted to a tweet by US President Joe Biden, saying that the American democracy exports has yielded no results but coup detate, chaos, more opium plantation, and civil war.
(2021-06-16). China says will not tolerate any intervention in Taiwan. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 16 (MNA) — The Chinese government said Wed that it does not tolerate any intervention in Taiwan issues and has to make strong responses to such acts of "collusion".
(2021-06-16). Iranian film to take part in British, Indian film festivals. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 16 (MNA) — Directed by Mojtaba Ghasemi, Khoonab (2020), is to compete at the British Lift-Off and Indian PUNE, film festivals.
(2021-06-16). Jalili withdraws presidential bid in favor of Raeisi. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 16 (MNA) — Saeed Jalali has announced his resignation from running in the Friday presidential election in favor of Principalist candidate Ebrahim Raeisi.
(2021-06-16). Attaining progress in Vienna talks needs more time: EU's Mora. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 16 (MNA) — Coordinator of European Union (EU) in 'Vienna' talks said that achieving progress in Vienna talks for reviving Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) needs more time.
(2021-06-16). US practices bombing S-400 batteries in 'African Lion' drill. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 16 (MNA) — The US military practiced bombing S-400 batteries in controversial 'African Lion' war games in Morocco.
(2021-06-16). Russia, US bear special responsibility for strategic stablity. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 16 (MNA) — Vladimir Putin said after the Geneva summit that Russia and the United States have reached an agreement to return one another's ambassadors to their respective diplomatic postings.
(2021-06-16). The Real Welfare Cheats Are War Profiteers. thenation.com The Real Welfare Cheats Are War Profiteers…
(2021-06-16). Trump Toady Mark Meadows Is Running a Legal Group That Promotes White Rights. thenation.com Trump Toady Mark Meadows Is Running a Legal Group That Promotes White Rights…
(2021-06-16). The United States' First Civil Rights Movement. thenation.com The United States' First Civil Rights Movement…
(2021-06-16). The IOC Says the 2032 Olympics Are Coming to Brisbane. thenation.com The IOC Says the 2032 Olympics Are Coming to Brisbane…
(2021-06-16). Mediocre Men Have Failed New York. thenation.com Mediocre Men Have Failed New York…
(2021-06-16). Will Democratic Court Nominations Live Up to Biden's Promises? thenation.com Will Democratic Court Nominations Live Up to Biden's Promises?
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(2021-06-16). Ethiopian Officials Check Aid Convoys to Make Sure They Carry Food, not Weapons. indybay.org I produced this news report for Pacifica/KPFA Radio's Saturday Evening Newscast on June 12, 2021. The attached audio file is 3 minutes and 31 seconds long.
(2021-06-16). Public Housing Tenants Protest Privatization. indybay.org In classic struggle, low income people are organizing against abuses by the powerful…
(2021-06-16). Our World is Not For Sale! indybay.org People's Global Action (PGA) was organized in a decentralized way by movements from all parts of the world. But we had no staff and no fixed funding. Everything was through crowdfunding. People were inspired by what PGA stood for, which was, first, the rejection of capitalism. Later, at the second conference in India in 1999, the rejection of all kinds of domination was added, including sexism, racism, and so on.
(2021-06-16). Sunday 6/27: People's March: Unite to Fight. indybay.org 11 AM – Polk at Washington St…
(2021-06-16). Thursday 6/17: Facing the Climate Crisis: Clean Energy Proposals & Real Climate Solutions. indybay.org Online webinar event…
(2021-06-16). Saturday 7/31: Under The Stars: A Sleepout to End Homelessness in Marin. indybay.org This is a virtual event.
(2021-06-16). Tuesday 6/15: Stop Insuring Trans Mountain Oil Pipeline Webinar w/ Sierra Club. indybay.org Online event…
(2021-06-16). Wednesday 6/16: Beyond #StopAsianHate: Criminalization, Gender, & Asian Abolition Feminism. indybay.org Online event…
(2021-06-16). Sunday 6/20: Remember, Renew, Restore: Voter Rights Actions & Remember Freedom Summer Murders (Day 2). indybay.org Virtual commemoration and voter rights actions…
(2021-06-16). Workers Make The Chocolate! Dandelion Chocolate Workers & Supporters Rally In Mission. indybay.org ILWU Local 6 Dandelion chocolate workers and supporters rallied and spoke out at the Mission Dandelion store to demand the rehiring of the fired workers.
(2021-06-16). Tuesday 6/22: LGBTQ+ Communities & Mental Health: Thriving with Courage in the Face of Adversity. indybay.org Online webinar…
(2021-06-16). Monday 6/14: Israel's War on the Media. indybay.org Zoom Webinar…
(2021-06-16). Protesters Demand San Mateo County Law Enforcement Accountability. indybay.org On June 12 in Redwood City, protesters challenged the San Mateo County system that continues to police and kill Black and brown bodies at drastically higher rates than white bodies.
(2021-06-16). Saturday 6/19: Remember, Renew, Restore: Voter Rights Actions & Remember Freedom Summer Murders (Day 1). indybay.org Virtual commemoration and online voting rights training…
(2021-06-16). Monday 6/21: Remember, Renew, Restore: Voter Rights Actions & Remember Freedom Summer Murders (Day 3). indybay.org Virtual commemoration and voter rights actions…
(2021-06-16). Metropolitan Water District Board Hires Adel Hagekhalil As New General Manager. indybay.org On May 28, a broad coalition of groups sent a letter to the board supporting the hiring of Adel Hagekhalil.
(2021-06-16). Should A Mother Of 5 In Prison Since 1996 Die In Prison Over $260? indybay.org Grant CLEMENCY to TAMARA LLAMAS, mom of 5, serving sentences for crimes she DIDN'T commit.
(2021-06-16). Modern Day, "Lynch Mob" seeks to scrub the golden legacy of Negro Bar, Sacramento County. indybay.org First Railroad West of the Continental Divide, From the City of Sacramento to Negro Bar, Sacramento County… soon pitched to be erased from history by a "Private" modern day "lynch mob" the authentic legacy of Negro Hill / Negro Bar Gold Mining District…
(2021-06-16). Direct action and the decrepit British establishment. zcomm.org Faced with an authoritarian government and decaying left-wing establishment, grassroots movements must turn to direct action…
(2021-06-16). NYC mayoral candidate exposed as in the pay of big real estate. zcomm.org Organizers linked the struggle to save the supermarket to the fight against Adams's Democratic nomination…
(2021-06-16). Defend Kurdistan against Turkish occupation. zcomm.org Allies of the Kurdish people gather in Erbil today to call for solidarity in defense of Kurdistan against Erdogan's attacks…
(2021-06-16). The Pentagon's Untouchable Budget. zcomm.org Did you really think that electing Biden would mean major reductions in military spending and the shift of Pentagon resources to spending on social well-being?>
(2021-06-16). Social Security Versus National Security. zcomm.org Whose Entitlement Really Makes Us Safer?>
(2021-06-16). Centroderecha mejor parada en las elecciones chilenas de gobernadores. globalizacion.ca La centroderecha se convirtió en la vencedora de las elecciones regionales que se celebraron en segunda vuelta este domingo y donde la participación ciudadana no alcanzó el 20 por ciento de los habilitados para votar, en las que obtuvo la…
(2021-06-16). Decatur, Georgia grocery store worker killed by shopper who argued about wearing a face mask. wsws.org After being asked to wear a mask, a grocery store shopper left without buying anything and then returned with a handgun and walked up to the cashier and shot her.
(2021-06-16). Dancing with the Israeli Flag in Jerusalem: What It Means and Why Palestinians Rage. globalresearch.ca Visit and follow us on Instagram at @
(2021-06-16). Biden Wants NATO to Project the Strength It Doesn't Have. globalresearch.ca Visit and follow us on Instagram at @
(2021-06-16). Video: Prison Quarantine Camp at London's Heathrow Airport. globalresearch.ca Visit and follow us on Instagram at @
(2021-06-16). The CIA Attempts Coups in Nicaragua with Tax Dollars Through US Agencies and Corporate Foundations: USAID Does Not Provide Aid — It Carries Out Coups. globalresearch.ca Visit and follow us on Instagram at @
(2021-06-16). Creating Enemies: China Reacts to NATO Targeting It. globalresearch.ca Visit and follow us on Instagram at @
(2021-06-16). Florida Appeals Court Rules Mask Mandate Is Unconstitutional. globalresearch.ca Visit and follow us on Instagram at @
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(2021-06-16). Consumer Health: Men's health threats and strategies for healthier living. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Do you know the greatest threats to men's health? Do you know what you can do to lower your risks and lead a longer, healthier life? June is Men's Health Month, which makes this a good time to explore these topics. Three of the top causes of death among men in the U.S. are heart …
(2021-06-16). Supporting rural communities across southern Minnesota with a mobile health clinic. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org A mobile health clinic will launch this summer in southern Minnesota and offer a new way for patients in rural communities to connect with Mayo Clinic Health System, expanding access to Mayo Clinic care. ____________________________________________________________ ROCHESTER, Minn. — Mayo Clinic Health System will launch a new mobile health clinic that will expand services by increasing …
(2021-06-16). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Viral skin bumps that are a common occurrence in childhood. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My 7-year-old son developed a small pink bump on his arm recently. Soon we started noticing more on his back and under his arms. His pediatrician said they were called "molluscum," and we didn't have to do anything about them. But I am worried about them spreading to his little sister. What are …
(2021-06-16). Mayo Clinic Minute: Eating disorders affect all genders, races. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org It's the stereotypical image of an eating disorder: a young, white female who is extremely thin. But as Jason Howland reports in the Mayo Clinic Minute, that's not always the case. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/wtUmE6xlFYg Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (0: 59) is in the downloads at the end of…
(2021-06-16). Consumer Health: Treating cluster headaches. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org June is Migraine and Headache Awareness Month, which makes this a good time to learn more about one of the most painful types of headache: the cluster headache. Cluster headaches occur in cyclical patterns or cluster periods that can last from weeks to months. During a cluster period, headaches usually occur daily, sometimes several times …
(2021-06-16). Thanks to 3D printing, 'They know who I am — I'm grandpa'. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org For John Roby, the road to recovery from injuries to his face has been paved with teamwork between Plastic Surgery and Radiology using 3D printing. __________________________________________________ In an instant — the grasp on the hand brakes, the squealing tires, the realization of what was to come, the unavoidable collision between motorcycle and passenger side of …
(2021-06-16). Mayo Clinic study provides clarity on use of anticoagulants in gastrointestinal cancers. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — A study by Mayo Clinic researchers provides some clarity in the use of direct oral anticoagulants (DOAC), such as apixaban and rivaroxaban, to treat acute venous thromboembolism (VTE) in patients with gastrointestinal cancers. The findings were published Wednesday, June 2, in Mayo Clinic Proceedings. Among the study's findings: Rivaroxaban showed no higher risk …
(2021-06-16). Science Saturday: Patients need to know how their data affects their health outcomes. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org In the near future, genome sequencing, among other biological measures, will be as routine as X-rays and cholesterol testing. The challenge, though, will be accurately interpreting the vast amount of data and effectively using it to guide decisions about health care. In a position statement published in Hepatology, Mayo Clinic researchers layout perspectives of various stakeholders …
(2021-06-16). FDA approves aducanumab to treat Alzheimer's disease. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved aducanumab to treat Alzheimer's disease on Monday, June 7. About 6 million people in the U.S. and 30 million worldwide are living with Alzheimer's disease, a progressive brain disorder that is the most common cause of dementia. "I think this is good news for our patients with Alzheimer's …
(2021-06-16). Infographic: Overhead and throwing athlete. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Learn more about sports medicine.?Other health tip infographics: mayohealthhighlights.startribune.com?
(2021-06-16). Groundbreaking Early Cancer Detection Test Studied at Mayo Clinic Introduced Nationally. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Mayo Clinic today recognized the debut of a groundbreaking multi-cancer early cancer detection (MCED) test called Galleri? that can detect more than 50 types of cancers[1] through a simple blood draw. The Galleri test is intended to complement U.S. guideline-recommended cancer screenings. Mayo Clinic Oncologist Minetta Liu, M.D. was involved in the development of the new test. …
(2021-06-16). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Dealing with an overactive bladder. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I am in my mid-30s and a mom of twins, and it seems that I recently developed what must be an overactive bladder. It hinders my daily activities and makes me feel embarrassed, as I often must excuse myself abruptly. I wake up multiple times at night, too. Sometimes I also seem to …
(2021-06-16). Mayo Clinic Q&A podcast: Cerebrospinal fluid leaks are commonly misdiagnosed. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Cerebrospinal fluid is the clear fluid that surrounds the brain and spinal cord. It cushions the brain and spinal cord from injury, delivers nutrients and acts as a waste removal system for the brain. A cerebrospinal fluid leak occurs when fluid escapes through a small tear or hole in the outermost layer of tissue that …
(2021-06-16). Mayo Clinic Q&A podcast: Cancer survivorship needs are unique for each survivor. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org June is National Cancer Survivor Month, and National Cancer Survivors Day was recognized on Sunday, June 6. Both events recognize and celebrate the millions of adults and children in the United States who have experienced a cancer diagnosis. According to the National Cancer Institute, there are nearly 17 million cancer survivors in the U.S. Each …
(2021-06-16). Do glasses that block blue light help your eyes? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Sitting behind a computer screen all day can strain your eyes, but do glasses that claim to block blue light really help? Dr. Muriel Schornack, a Mayo Clinic optometrist, says the macula is the area of the retina in your eye that is responsible for processing your clear central vision. The macula can be sensitive …
(2021-06-16). Consumer Health: Life after cancer. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org National Cancer Survivors Day will be observed on Sunday, June 6, which make this a good time to learn more about life after cancer. One in 3 people will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime, and there are more than 16.9 million cancer survivors alive today, according to the American Cancer Society. Survival rates …
(2021-06-16). Erdogan in the Caucasus: Iran, Russia, Armenia ignore threat at their own peril. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Erdogan in the Caucasus: Iran, Russia, Armenia ignore threat at their own perilRick Rozoff "I still feel most suspicious of the Talaat Pashas, the Kemals and the Envers who are apparently dreaming of setting up a Moslem state to include the Trans-Caspian region, Transcaucasia with Daghestan, Asia Minor and, it seems, Egypt. One feels this …
(2021-06-16). Supporters of Puerto Rico Statehood Gather on Capitol Hill Before Key House Hearing. latinorebels.com About 50 Puerto Rico statehood supporters gathered Tuesday in Union Square on Capitol Hill to support H.R. 1522, the Puerto Rico Statehood Admission Act.