(2021-06-17). Take Pride in Desire. counterpunch.org It takes work to keep people divided, and culture can help or hurt that project. The award-winning documentary Disclosure: Trans Lives on Screen looks at history through the lens of how movies and television have represented trans lives. News to me was just how early trans characters featured on screen. A year before the infamous Birth of a
(2021-06-17). The modern Tecumseh and the future of the U.S. Left. mronline.org 
Tecumseh was killed at the Battle of the Thames in 1813. His dream of an Indigenous confederacy largely died with him. Yet his appreciation of the moment and the possibilities for transformation lived on and should give us all pause. | June 17, 2021…
(2021-06-17). Abolishing The United States' Empire Of Policing. popularresistance.org In the early morning of 30 December 2020, joint police-military units embarked on two simultaneous operations in the mountainous regions of Panay Island in the Philippines. Their assignment was to quell the spread of firearms allegedly proliferating across the region's provinces by capturing 28 supposed members of the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP). What the police described as a "regular law enforcement activity" ended up in the brutal killings of nine Indigenous community leaders. | Council members of the Tumandok tribe were reportedly asleep when they were gunned down in front of their families, yet…
(2021-06-17). Stealing Children to Steal the Land. zcomm.org Interview with the legendary Manuel family about the uncovering of a mass grave of 215 Indigenous children…
(2021-06-17). 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…
(2021-06-17). Republicans Are Willing to Destroy Democracy to Retake Power. zcomm.org It's hard to garner votes with the slogan "I want to rob you. Vote for me." That leaves only a few options. One is to prevent the "wrong people" from voting.
(2021-06-17). Publicity and Exploitation: Fortress Australia and the Family from Biloela. counterpunch.org Australian officials and paper mad types are running out of ideas as to how to be cruel towards refugees. We need to give them some credit: for years they have tried to do what most autocratic and murderous regimes do in a heartbeat: ignore international law, treat it with disdain and use those feeble excuses
(2021-06-17). To Pave the Way for Medicare for All, We Need to Overcome "Citizens United" truthout.org 
There's only one person in this photograph/video of last week's G7 meeting who represents a country where an illness can destroy an entire family, leaving them bankrupt and homeless, with the repercussions of that sudden fall into poverty echoing down through generations. | Most Americans have no idea that the United States is quite literally the only country in the "developed world" that doesn't define healthcare as an absolute right for all of its citizens. That's it. We're the only one left.
(2021-06-17). Only Aggressive Environmental Measures Can Prevent Another Imminent Water Crisis in Brazil. counterpunch.org While much of the Western United States is currently experiencing extreme drought-like conditions, Brazil is about to face its own water crisis. In Brazil, though, the destruction of the Amazon rainforest is directly causing diminished rainfall, compromising the country's power grid system. The majority of the electricity produced and consumed in the country comes from
(2021-06-17). Amazon, Microsoft and other companies promise to "diversify corporate boards" and embrace black capitalism. wsws.org The American ruling class is pushing for a "diversification" of corporate boards, while conditions get worse for the bottom of American society across races.
(2021-06-17). Break-Up Big Tech? Amazon, a Public Utility?: Keep Your Fingers Crossed. counterpunch.org "Today's big tech companies have too much power — too much power over our economy, our society, and our democracy," wrote Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) during her failed presidential run in 2019. "They've bulldozed competition, used our private information for profit, and tilted the playing field against everyone else. And in the process, they have
(2021-06-17). Interview with Daniel Ellsberg: Pentagon Papers whistleblower still fighting militarism 50 years later. liberationnews.org 
This week marks the 50th anniversary of the publication by The New York Times of excerpts of the Pentagon Papers — 7,000 pages of top-secret documents.
(2021-06-17). Cape Verde Ignores International Outcry in Alex Saab Case. orinocotribune.com 
The president of Cape Verde, Jorge Carlos Fonseca, decided to turn a blind eye to the international clamor and ignore the request made on June 8 by the Human Rights Committee of the United Nations (UN) to suspend the extradition process that the United States that is carried out against the Venezuelan diplomat Alex Saab, who has been illegally detained in Cape Verde since June 12, 2020. | According to a review published by the Cape Verdean news outlet Noticias do Norte, President Jorge Carlos Fonseca said that "only the Constitutional Court (TC) has autonomous constitutional jurisdiction to decide on the case," i…
(2021-06-17). PDF of June 17 issue. workers.org 
Download the PDF. Two faces of imperialism G7/NATO: Diplomacy among thieves Venezuela, Cabo Verde, the case of Alex Saab Also: Reparations victory Harvard workers battle layoffs Colonial legacy: anti-LGBTQ+ laws Palestine & solidarity LUMA protest Editorial: ‚ÄÇCuts punish jobless GLOBAL: India, Greece, Honduras, France, 'African Lion,' Peru. Tear down the walls: . . . |
(2021-06-17). Al-Buraq Revolution: Legacy, Continuing Struggle and the Palestinian Prisoners' Movement. samidoun.net 
The following is a slightly updated version of the article originally published on 17 June 2017 by Samidoun Palestinian Prisoner Solidarity Network. The living legacy of Fouad Hijazi, Atta al-Zeer, Mohammed Jamjoum and the Buraq Revolution is deeply relevant today, especially as extremist Zionist forces engage in "flag marches" designed to declare full colonial control over all of Palestinian Jerusalem while chanting slogans like "Death to the Arabs." A very similar march sparked the uprising of 1929. The close ties between Zionism and British colonialism — which would eventually imprison 900 Palestinians an…
(2021-06-17). México — El litio: Recurso estratégico nacional. globalizacion.ca El mundo se encuentra en una transición energética que cambiará las dinámicas humanas y tendrá un gran impacto en todas las naciones del planeta. El litio va a jugar un papel preponderante, no únicamente como metal capaz de cambiar las…
(2021-06-17). 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.
(2021-06-17). 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…
(2021-06-17). Breaking the Stasis: The Left writes a new chapter in Peru. mronline.org 
On June 10, 2021, the National Office of Electoral Processes (ONPE) published the results of the second round of elections to elect the new president of Peru, with the winner being Pedro Castillo, the candidate for the leftist party Peru Libre (PL). | June 17, 2021…
(2021-06-17). A Peasant-Teacher Just Won The Peruvian Elections. popularresistance.org On the ground in Lima, the cloud of political uncertainty remains so thick it can be difficult to grasp the basic facts about this election and its historic importance for the people of Peru. | The election of peasant-teacher Pedro Castillo from the Perú Libre (Free Peru) party as the new Peruvian president on 6 June was a victory for the country's popular forces — an outcome almost impossible to imagine even just a few months ago. Castillo's win has seen Keiko Fujimori, the daughter of former Peruvian neoliberal dictator Alberto Fujimori, lose the presidential race for the third time in ten years — a…
(2021-06-17). Peru: Leftist candidate wins, right cries 'fraud'. greenleft.org.au Leftist candidate Pedro Castillo, leader of the Free Peru party and former school teacher, won the final round of the Peruvian presidential elections. Ben Radford reports.
(2021-06-17). Peru: Behind the right's attempts to overturn the election. greenleft.org.au José Carlos Llerena Robles and Vijay Prashad look at what's behind attempts by Peru's far-right — with the aid of the United States — to overturn the election of leftist presidential candidate Pedro Castillo.
(2021-06-17). Pedro Castillo's Humble Roots Inspire Perú's Masses. zcomm.org Could Upend U.S.-Perú Relations…
(2021-06-17). øPerú al borde de la guerra civil? El levantamiento de los desposeídos. globalizacion.ca 
El 28 de julio de 2021, Perú, con sus 33 millones de habitantes, celebra los 200 años de Independencia. El Pueblo de Perú puede haber elegido esta celebración del Bicentenario, para provocar un cambio drástico en su país de oligarquía…
(2021-06-17). Video: Covid-19 Criminality. globalresearch.ca First published on June 13, 2021 | Worldwide, people have been misled both by their governments and the media as to the causes and devastating consequences of the Covid-19 "pandemic". | SARS-2 is upheld as the "killer virus". And now the Covid …
(2021-06-17). 22 Years Ago, NATO's War on Yugoslavia: Kosovo "Freedom Fighters" Financed by Organized Crime. globalresearch.ca Published on June 8, 2020 | Twenty-one years ago, June 10 1999, marks the end of NATO's aerial bombardment of Yugoslavia (March 24, 1999- June 10, 1999). The bombings which lasted for almost three months, were followed by the military invasion …
(2021-06-17). Tadpoles among the first in line to test the UK's G7 biodiversity promise. thecanary.co Tadpoles have emerged as unlikely pioneers who are putting the UK government's G7 promise on biodiversity to the test. | At the recent summit, the government
(2021-06-17). US Ends Strict Trump-Era Asylum Rules for Violence Victims. latinorebels.com The U.S. government on Wednesday ended two Trump administration policies that made it harder for immigrants fleeing violence to qualify for asylum, especially Central Americans.
(2021-06-17). SPLC offers guide on immigrant students' right to a public education. splcenter.org  …
(2021-06-17). The Democrats Are Failing Dreamers, Failing Immigrants. thenation.com The Democrats Are Failing Dreamers, Failing Immigrants…
(2021-06-17). Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodríguez in Qatar to Strengthen Bilateral Relationship. orinocotribune.com The Executive Vice President of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez, arrived in Qatar this Tuesday, June 15, on an official visit with the aim of strengthening bilateral relations between the two countries and addressing other issues of interest related to the bilareal agreements on economy, oil, and customs. | The senior official of the government of Venezuela was received by the Venezuelan ambassador in Qatar, Giuseppe Angelo Yoffreda Yorio. During this visit as part of the Peace Diplomacy promoted by President Nicolás Maduro, Rodríguez is expected to address various issues within the framewor…
(2021-06-17). Oakland city budget changes would prevent homelessness and create good jobs. peoplesworld.org 
OAKLAND, Calif.—As a June 30 deadline nears for the City Council to adopt a balanced, two-year spending plan in the wake of the pandemic, Council President Nikki Fortunato Bas and three Council colleagues are calling for a budget that builds a safe and healthy community through preventing and overcoming homelessness, preventing violence, creating good jobs …
(2021-06-17). At G7 summit, Tokyo escalates tensions with China over Taiwan. wsws.org Japan, in line with Washington, is exploiting the COVID-19 pandemic to challenge the "One China" policy and pressure Beijing.
(2021-06-17). Nepal plunges deeper into political crisis as pandemic rages across the country. wsws.org One of the poorest countries in Asia, Nepal is now being ravaged by the COVID-19 pandemic, and politically roiled by the explosive geopolitical rivalry between the US and India, on the one hand, and China, on the other.
(2021-06-17). How clinical trials work: COVID-19 and beyond. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Clinical trials help researchers discover and apply critical advances in patient care. Clinical trials follow rigorous scientific processes that usually take many years to complete. However, during the COVID-19 pandemic, people have been able to see and experience clinical trials operating on fast-forward. And a lot of people are wondering, "How do clinical trials work?"In …
(2021-06-17). 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 …
(2021-06-17). 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 …
(2021-06-17). 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 …
(2021-06-17). No Ôªøfunding? No problem, for Baltimore's co-ops. therealnews.com 
While large corporations received billions in tax breaks and subsidies, worker co-ops struggled to raise capital. So worker-owners in Baltimore started their own revolving loan fund, supporting nearly two dozen co-ops as they successfully weathered COVID-19.
(2021-06-17). International Alert Message about COVID-19. United Health Professionals. globalresearch.ca We are more than 1,500 members (including professors of medicine, intensive care physicians and infectious disease specialists) from more than 30 countries. The lockdown has not only killed people, it has destroyed physical and mental health, economy, education and other aspects of social life.
(2021-06-17). Socialism or Barbarism in Times of COVID. orinocotribune.com By Claudia Chaufan — Jun 14, 2021 | "With every forced postponement, the capital's systems contradictions can only be aggravated, bringing with them even greater danger for the very survival of humanity. If the next century is really going to be capital's triumphant "American century," there will be no more centuries for humans afterwards, let alone a full millennium. | Given the present stage of development, with its greatly intertwined problems crying out for a lasting solution, only a universally viable approach can work. But despite its enforced "globalization," capital's incurably iniquitous system is s…
(2021-06-17). Jon Stewart promotes the "Wuhan Lab" lie: An enraged petty bourgeois loses his mind. wsws.org Jon Stewart, the comedian who as host of "The Daily Show" became a critic of the Iraq war, has embraced the false claim that COVID-19 was created by Chinese scientists.
(2021-06-17). Jon Stewart promotes the "Wuhan Lab" lie: An enraged petty bourgeois loses his mind. wsws.org Jon Stewart, the comedian who as host of The Daily Show became a critic of the Iraq war, has embraced the false claim that COVID-19 was created by Chinese scientists.
(2021-06-17). Recent COVID-19 infection could affect recommended timing of your COVID-19 vaccination. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The Food and Drug Administration has expanded the emergency use authorization for the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to include all people 12 and up. To date, about 33 million people in the U.S. have had COVID-19. Mayo Clinic recommends that everyone be vaccinated for COVID-19, even those who were previously infected with COVID-19. Health experts do …
(2021-06-17). 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 …
(2021-06-17). Largest cargo of COVID-19 vaccine to arrive in Tehran: IRCS. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 17 (MNA) — Spokesperson for Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) announced that the largest shipment of coronavirus, COVID-19, vaccine will arrive in the Islamic Republic of Iran on Thursday which is high in number since the outbreak.
(2021-06-17). Cuba's COVID-19 Vaccines: A Journey of Collaboration and Revolutionary Solidarity. libya360.wordpress.com Jyotsna Singh The Soberana 01 and Soberana 02 vaccines and the Soberana Plus Booster shot have been developed by the Finlay Institute of Vaccines. Photo: Mixael Porto Chiong, Javier Martínez Acosta, La Pupila Asombrada With its development of five COVID-19 vaccines and the promise of sharing know-how with developing countries, Cuba has remained faithful to…
(2021-06-17). Cuba's COVID-19 vaccines: A journey of collaboration and revolutionary solidarity. peoplesdispatch.org With its development of five COVID-19 vaccines and the promise of sharing know-how with developing countries, Cuba has remained faithful to Che Guevara's values of international solidarity and people-oriented medicine…
(2021-06-17). Lives First, Profits Later: How to Close the Global Vaccine Gap. aclu.org Here in the United States, many are finally seeing the light at the end of the COVID-19 tunnel. More than 60 percent of U.S. adults have received at least one dose of the vaccine, and the vaccine is now available to anyone over the age of 12. However, across the world we see a stark contrast to this American experience. Today, Africa only accounts for 1 percent of the world's vaccine administration, and much of Asia and South America are struggling to even acquire access to the vaccines. This alarmingly high discrepancy in vaccine access and administration around the world, known as the global vaccine gap, is…
(2021-06-17). Video: Our Son Died of Heart Attack 12 Hours After Vaccine Jab. "Murdered by J and J" globalresearch.ca Important report by Matthew Grace | Medical researcher and health consultant Matthew Grace interviews grieving parents Pam and Jeff Goodman to discuss and dissect the coverup and criminal promotion of the Covid 19 "vaccination," | Many shocking revelations and irrefutable facts are …
(2021-06-17). Member of Parliament in Finland Warns Government that They Are Guilty of Genocide for Misleading Public on COVID-19 Injections. globalresearch.ca Visit and follow us on Instagram at
(2021-06-17). Video: Pharmacist Quits CVS Job Over Refusal to Kill People with COVID-19 Shots and Becomes a Whistleblower. globalresearch.ca Visit and follow us on Instagram at
(2021-06-17). Covid-19 Stopped Progress on the Drug Epidemic in Its Tracks. thenation.com Covid-19 Stopped Progress on the Drug Epidemic in Its Tracks…
(2021-06-17). Republicans lose again: Supreme Court upholds Obamacare, 7 to 2. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—The Supreme Court has dismissed a challenge by red states to Obamacare, preserving health insurance coverage for many millions of Americans. Barely able to control his delight, White House Chief of Staff Ron Klain immediately tweeted: "It's still a Big F—ing Deal," referencing then-Vice President Biden's 2009 remarks when the Affordable Care Act was first …
(2021-06-17). Supreme Court Backs Catholic Foster Care Agency in LGBTQ Discrimination Case. truthout.org 
This morning the Supreme Court While it's crucial to consider the implications of this case — Fulton v. City of Philadelphia — for non-discrimination ru…
(2021-06-17). Supreme Court Again Rejects a License to Discriminate. aclu.org Today the Supreme Court issued a narrow ruling that one taxpayer-funded religious agency in Philadelphia has a right to renew its contract to provide foster care services to the city, despite its unwillingness to comply with the city's non-discrimination requirement, because the city's contract had a mechanism for allowing individualized exceptions to its non-discrimination policy that it did not grant to that agency. Importantly, the court did not rule (as the agency asked) that there is a constitutional right for government contractors such as the foster care agency to discriminate in their work for the city…
(2021-06-17). The State as a Tool of Class Oppression. liberationnews.org 
Brian and Prof. Wolff discuss the Marxist theory of the state.
(2021-06-17). Not only Should Congress repeal 2002 Authorization for use of Force in Iraq, it should Apologize for that Pack of Lies. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — Jacob Pramuk at CNBC reports that Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and the Biden White House are backing an attempt to repeal the 2002 Authorization for the Use of Military Force that allowed the Bush administration to launch the Iraq War. The repeal is driven in part by the Trump …
(2021-06-17). Have 'Human Shields' Accusations Become an Excuse for War Crimes? progressive.org There is a growing realization that U.S. support for Israel is hampering U.S. diplomacy.
(2021-06-17). UK: Johnson's mendacious defence of media "freedom", while Assange remains imprisoned. wsws.org That Johnson can tweet supposedly in defence of abused journalist Nicholas Watt while perpetrating the criminalisation of Assange speaks to the atrophying of any constituency for democratic rights within the bourgeoisie.
(2021-06-17). 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.
(2021-06-17). Does the PCR Test Affect the Pineal Gland? Humans and "Transhumans". Dr. Astrid Stuckelberger. globalresearch.ca There is hardly …
(2021-06-17). Video: New Israeli Strikes on Gaza — New Hope for Netanyahu. globalresearch.ca Visit and follow us on Instagram at
(2021-06-17). Online events with Naomi Klein, Vandana Shiva, Peter Linebaugh, Kate Raworth, etc. indybay.org Here are some 2 dozen events taking place over the next week (and starting at 8 am tomorrow, June 17), featuring people such as Naomi Klein, Vijay Prasad, Vandana Shiva, Cynthia Kaufman, Peter Linebaugh, Debbie Bookchin, Kate Raworth, and many others. | These events are hosted from various locations all across the country, as well from Canada, and the UK (however, the listed times are all for our "Pacific time zone"). Of course, feel free to share this info with others who might be interested in it.
(2021-06-17). For an ecosocialist transition that breaks from capitalism: Arguments and proposals. mronline.org 
The 149 proposals issued by the French Citizens' Convention on Climate last June, with the goal of achieving at least a 40% reduction in greenhouse gases by 2030 compared to 1990, manifestly belong to a thoroughly reformist approach. | June 17, 2021…
(2021-06-17). 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.
(2021-06-17). The Pentagon Papers 50 Years Later: America's Most Famous Whistleblower Still Fighting Militarism. answercoalition.org  …
(2021-06-17). Social Security Versus National Security. counterpunch.org These days my conversations with friends about the new administration go something like this: "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
(2021-06-17). Healthcare Systems Are Adopting Bitcoin Operating Systems For The Payment Processes. Why? Unveil The Details Here!! southfront.org 
SPONSORED Bitcoin trading is the best method of earning money, and even it works on the best principles. Bitcoin works on…
(2021-06-17). Goodbye to an AUMF. warisacrime.org 
By David Swanson, World BEYOND War, June 17, 2021 With the U.S. House voting and the U.S. Senate promising to vote on repealing an AUMF (Authorization for the Use of Military Force) from 2002 (essentially a sort of weasely pseudo-permission for President George W. Bush to decide on his own whether to attack and destroy …
(2021-06-17). On Trumpism and Netanyahu-ism: How Benjamin Netanyahu Won America and Lost Israel. dissidentvoice.org 
Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, is as much American as he is Israeli. While other Israeli leaders have made their strong relationship with Washington a cornerstone in their politics, Netanyahu's political style was essentially American from the start. Netanyahu spent many of his formative years in the United States. He lived in Philadelphia as a …
(2021-06-17). How Benjamin Netanyahu won America but lost Israel. peoplesworld.org 
Recently deposed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is as much American as he is Israeli. While other Israeli leaders have made their strong relationship with Washington a cornerstone in their politics, Netanyahu's political style was essentially American from the start. Netanyahu spent many of his formative years in the United States. He lived in Philadelphia …
(2021-06-17). Police violently clear homeless encampment near Austin City Hall. liberationnews.org 
The escalation of police violence against homeless people comes after the passing of Proposition B, an anti-homeless amendment to city ordinances that criminalizes "public camping."
(2021-06-17). United Campus Workers prepare to fight cuts and layoffs in Arizona. peoplesworld.org 
PHOENIX—Accelerating a trend seen on campuses nationwide, the Arizona Board of Regents (ABOR), the chief governing body of higher education in the state, has declared its commitment to drastic cuts and layoffs. Tens of millions of dollars and uncounted jobs could be at stake. Arizona has slashed funding for higher education, forcing universities and academic …
(2021-06-17). Kamala Harris goes to Central America ‚àí and so does Wall St. workers.org 
In 1973, Eduardo Galeano wrote what was then a groundbreaking book, "Open Veins of Latin America: Five Centuries of the Pillage of a Continent." Galeano carefully detailed and beautifully summarized how colonialism and then capitalism, specifically U.S. capitalism, overtook the Americas by chicanery and force to rob and plunder the . . . |
(2021-06-17). Palestinian youth defiant despite retaliation, mass arrests. workers.org 
Hundreds of Palestinians have been arrested in retaliation for the May 2021 uprising across Palestine, including prominent twin activists Muna and Muhammed al-Kurd. Now 23, they have have documented Zionist aggression in Palestine since childhood. The two activists again showed the world the true face of the occupation with their . . . |
(2021-06-17). Irish writer Colum McCann's novel 'Apeirogon' addresses Israeli/Palestinian dilemma. peoplesworld.org 
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(2021-06-17). With 700 dead and ERCOT failing again, will Texas change course on utilities? liberationnews.org 
The state of Texas is now facing record heat waves just months after a record winter storm left most of the state in sub-Arctic temperatures, without access to water, electricity, or heat.
(2021-06-17). China fantasizes about a 'low-desire' life. mronline.org 
Tired of the urban grind, young Chinese are rejecting consumerism and decamping to the countryside. That's not the same thing as fighting back. | June 17, 2021 | Newswire…
(2021-06-17). The WPA's Federal Theatre: Creating jobs and creative achievement. mronline.org 
A brief but spectacular achievement, the New Deal's Federal Theatre Project (FTP) (1936-1939) provided jobs for some 13,000 destitute people at its height and created and produced 63,600 performances of 1,200 major theatrical works. | June 17, 2021…
(2021-06-17). "That Is Actually Bollocks": 20 Propaganda Horrors From 20 Years of Media Lens (Part 1). dissidentvoice.org 
After 20 years of Media Lens, it seems only natural that we should look back in gratitude at the support we've received. In response to one of our early pieces, a kindly columnist at the Observer commented: 'Dear David, 'Thank you very much for sending me a copy of your piece, which strikes me as …
(2021-06-17). Breaking the international silence on Turkey's aggression. roarmag.org 
Family members address the crowd gathered to mourn those killed by a Turkish airstrike on the weekend. Photo by Ronan An international delegation comprised of 150 politicians, academics, activists and journalists from across Europe intended to travel to the Kurdistan Region of Iraq this week to document Turkey's military incursion and contribute to dialogue between different Kurdish political actors. Instead, they have faced severe repression, both from the leading KDP party — which despite its official condemnation of Tu…
(2021-06-17). Military Situation In Afghanistan On June 16, 2021 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | On June 17, at least 5 Afghan army personnel were killed in a Taliban suicide attack in Dolatabad police headquarters | On June 16, government forces recaptured Khanabad governorate building from Taliban in Kunduz province | On June 16, Taliban reportedly captured Pashmika border post in Lash and Juwain district in Farah province | On June 16, Taliban allegedly shot down an Afghan Army helicopter in Deh Yak district | On June 16, Taliban attacked Islan Qala border…
(2021-06-17). Greater Idlib: Syrian Army Strikes Inflicted More Losses On Hay'at Tahrir Al-Sham (Photos). southfront.org 
Illustrative image. | Syrian Arab Army (SAA) strikes continue to inflict human and material losses on al-Qaeda-affiliated Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) and its allies in on the northwestern Syrian region of Greater Idlib. | On June 17, two militants of HTS were killed and several others were wounded as result of Syrian artillery strikes, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights. | The strikes targeted the towns and villages of Ehsim, al-Bara, Ablin, Balshoon, Josef, Abadeta, Arnaba, Fatterah, Fleifel, Benin…
(2021-06-17). Myanmar Junta Reportedly Burns Down Entire Village Hunting For Dissidents. southfront.org 
On June 14th, the Myanmar security forces allegedly burned down a village. | The incident took place after clashes with opposition, leaving at least two elderly people burned to death, News of the violence allegedly committed by the military came as protests against the February 1 coup continued, with dozens of protesters in motorcycles holding a dawn strike in Kachin State and hundreds of people marching in Hpakant Township in Sagaing…
(2021-06-17). African Lion 21, War Games For The Conquest Of Western Sahara. southfront.org 
Photo by Staff Sgt. Jared N. Gehmann U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Europe and Africa | Written by Piero Messina. | Morocco is a lion that roars to conquer the Western Sahara Desert. But now the roar of that lion frightens Spain too. | Since 1836, Morocco has been a valuable ally for the United States in Africa, so much so that now it has been called a "non-NATO ally, eligible for priority delivery of defense material, defense research and development programs". It is for this reason that the United States, since 20…
(2021-06-17). Houthis Launched Ballistic Missile At Ma'rib, Suicide Drone At Saudi Arabia's 'Asir. southfront.org 
Illustrative image, source: the Houthis media wing | The Houthis (Ansar Allah) are still carrying out successful missile and drone attacks on Saudi Arabia and its proxies in Yemen. | Late on June 16, a ballistic missile stuck the central Yemeni city of Ma'rib, which is held by the Saudi-led coalition and its proxies. According to several sources, the missile was launched by the Houthis. | The ballistic missile landed in a residential area inside the city. Nevertheless, no casualties were reported. The Houthis' have not…
(2021-06-17). China Flies Record 28 Warplanes Near Taiwan In Show Of Force Following G7 Spat. southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | On June 14th, China's People Liberation Army Air Force (PLAA) flew a record 28 warplanes toward Taiwan, the Taiwanese defense ministry said. | The largest such display of force since Beijing began sending planes on a near daily basis in 2020. | Taiwan's air force deployed its combat air patrol forces in response and monitored the situation in the southwestern part of the island's air defense identification zone with its air defense systems, the Ministry of National Defense said. | The latest f…
(2021-06-17). Israeli Tanks Shelled Syria's Al-Quneitra Post Frequently Visited By Senior Hezbollah Commander. southfront.org 
A Merkava IV tank. FILE PHOTO: Rafael Advanced Defense Systems | Early on June 17, Israeli battle tanks shelled a Syrian military post in the vicinity of the town of al-Qahtaniyah in the southern al-Quneitra countryside.
(2021-06-17). Military Situation In Syria On June 17, 2021 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | On June 17, Russia reported that Idlib militants violated the ceasefire regime in Greater Idlib 31 times: 16 — in Idlib province, 11 — in Latakia province, 2 — in Hama province, 2 — in Aleppo province | On June 17, SAA artillery shelled positions of Turkish-backed forces in Barah village | On June 17, SAA artillery shelled positions of Turkish-backed forces in Zayzun village | On June 16, clashes between the SDF and Turkish-backed forces were report…
(2021-06-17). China Launches First Manned Space Flight In Five Years. southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | On June 17th, China successfully launched its Shenzhou-12, its first manned space mission since 2016. | Shenzhou-12, meaning "Divine Vessel", lifted off at about 01: 22 GMT from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China, according to the live video broadcast on state television, CCTV. | The spacecraft docked with the country's space station Thursday afternoon, China's space agency said, around seven hours after blasting off. | The Shenzhou-12 craft "successfully docked with…
(2021-06-17). CopterPack's Affordable Jet Pack Experience In The Human Flight Boom. southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | The CopterPack is the solution to those of us who have always wanted to know what to be a drone feels like. | Claimed by its developers a 'manned drone', a new type of personal aircraft has successfully passed its first test flight in June. | Australian company CopterPack claims that the device has only two rotor blades that may lift an adult off the ground. Each rotor has a diameter of about 90 cm. An integrated autopilot can lift its pilot up to 15 meters in the air. | The roto…
(2021-06-17). Operation Barkhane: French Troops Captured 'High-Ranking' ISIS Commander In Sahel. southfront.org 
File image. | On June 16, the French military announced that it had captured a "high-ranking" commander of the Islamic State in the Greater Sahara (IS-GS). | In a
(2021-06-17). Military Situation In Yemen On June 17, 2021 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | The Liaison and Coordination Officers' Operations Room (loyal to Ansar Allah) reported 111 ceasefire violations in al-Hudaydah during the past 24 hours | On June 16, Saudi-led coalition warplanes conducted 10 airstrikes on the Sarwah area | On June 16, Saudi-led coalition warplanes conducted 6 airstrikes on the Haradh area | On June 16, Saudi-led coalition warplanes conducted 6 airstrikes on the Khab and Shaaf area | On June 16, Saudi-led coalition warplanes conducted an airs…
(2021-06-17). ISIS Terrorists Seized Nigerian Army Battle Tanks During Recent Attack In Borno (Photos). southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image. | On June 14, ISIS news agency, Amaq, released photos from a recent attack by the group's fighters on Nigerian government forces in the northeastern Nigerian state of Borno. | During the attack, which took place on June 13, ISIS terrorists stormed a position of the Nigerian Armed Forces near the town of Katavila. The terrorists entered the position after heavy clashes with government troops, who eventually withdrew. | According to Amaq claims, a number of Nigerian service mem…
(2021-06-17). ISIS Cells Stepped Up Operations In Central Syria, Attacked Army Supply Trucks. southfront.org 
Illustrative image | ISIS cells have attacked several trucks moving supplies and equipment for the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) and its allies in Syria's central region. | The trucks were targeted by two separate attacks near the town of Uqayribat in the eastern countryside of Hama on June 15. According to ISIS news agency, Amaq, two trucks were destroyed in the first attack, while only one was destroyed in the second. | The terrorists used improvised explosive devices in both attacks. Amaq claimed that several Syrian service memb…
(2021-06-17). The Johnson cycle. thecanary.co 
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(2021-06-17). December 12th Movement applauds reparations victory in New York State Assembly. workers.org 
The Dec. 12th Movement International Secretariat issued the following press statement June 10, 2021. The December 12th Movement congratulates the New York State Assembly for its passage of the historic Reparations Bill authored by Assemblyman Charles Barron. This "Reparations Remedy" bill, different from any others being considered around the U.S., . . . |
(2021-06-17). Harvard dining hall workers resist layoffs. workers.org 
By mYia X and Phebe Eckfeldt Members of Local 26 UNITE HERE, representing Harvard dining hall workers, picket on June 3. Cambridge, Mass. June 3 — Members of UNITE HERE Local 26, which represents Harvard dining hall workers, picketed the Harvard Law School cafeteria today to demand no layoffs. The . . . |
(2021-06-17). How Israel's missing constitution deepens divisions between Jews and with Arabs. juancole.com 
By Brendan Szendro | — Renewed fighting has erupted again between Israel and the Palestinian group Hamas, endangering a ceasefire instituted after an 11-day war in May. The conflict in Gaza is an early test of Israel's new coalition government. Recently, parties across the political spectrum united to remove Israel's scandal-plagued prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu …
(2021-06-17). Grenfell Anniversary: Activist rapper Lowkey takes aim at Boris Johnson and UK neoliberalism. mronline.org 
Four years after the Grenfell Tower fire, rapper and activist Lowkey revisits the tragic fire that tore through the North Kensington tower block on June 14, 2017—killing 72 low-income residents of housing owned by real-estate moguls. | June 17, 2021…
(2021-06-17). Montana Is Making It Harder for Transgender People to Amend Birth Certificates. truthout.org 
Kyndra Nevin recalls with dread having to ask a Montana judge to sign an order documenting that she'd had gender-confirmation surgery so she could change the gender on her birth certificate to female. | Nevin, a Bozeman resident and now 55, said the process she went through about a decade ago was humiliating and she continually worried the judge would deny her request. | "I had to out myself just to get that court order, to basically every court staff member that I came in contact with," sh…
(2021-06-17). Western, colonizing rulers imposed anti-LGBTQ+ laws. workers.org 
This lightly edited article was originally published in 2007 as Part 112 in Workers World Party Comrade Leslie Feinberg's "Lavender & Red" series on LGBTQ+ issues and communism. Feinberg's analysis continues to be timely, explaining how, for instance, in 2019 in former British protectorate Brunei, "homosexual sex" could still be . . . |
(2021-06-17). La CIA intenta golpes de Estado en Nicaragua con dólares de impuestos a través de agencias estadounidenses y fundaciones corporativas: USAID no brinda ayuda, ejecuta golpes de Estado. globalizacion.ca 
Desde que los sandinistas ganaron las elecciones de 2006, sus políticas contra la pobreza han tenido un éxito enorme. | El país es 90% autosuficiente en alimentos. El 99% de la población tiene electricidad en sus hogares que ahora se genera…
(2021-06-17). Nina Turner Kicks Off "$27 Donation Challenge" After Clinton Endorses Opponent. truthout.org 
Ohio congressional candidate Nina Turner "Pro…
(2021-06-17). Tucker Carlson, Marjorie Taylor Greene, Matt Gaetz Suggest FBI Attacked Capitol. truthout.org 
The evolution — or devolution, if you will — of the right's January 6 narrative continues apace, but is steering toward strange waters. When it happened, it was deemed an appalling attack against the very fabric of democracy … but Donald Trump didn't like that, because the attackers were his people, and so the story began to change. It was antifa! Black Lives Matter protesters! No, that didn't stick. Wait, they were peaceful tourists! See how they stay within the ropes as they…
(2021-06-17). Protesters demand: 'Cancel LUMA Energy contract in Puerto Rico!'. workers.org 
Credit: Lorraine Liriano Puerto Ricans in the diaspora protested June 11 against the private LUMA Energy company's June 1 takeover of the operations of the Puerto Rico Energy Network to provide electricity in their homeland. This privatization is backed by the U.S.-created and appointed Financial Control Board. The following is . . . |
(2021-06-17). What I'd Do as NYC Mayor. zcomm.org While our fellow citizens are sleeping on filthy, freezing cold or blazing hot sidewalks, tens of thousands of apartments and single-family homes sit empty for no good reason…
(2021-06-17). US, Israeli Policies Drive Houthi — Hezbollah Defense Pact as Yemen Feels Palestine's Pain. libya360.wordpress.com Ahmed Abdulkareem SANA'A, YEMEN — A young groom in his early twenties, Zaid Abdullah al-Shareif, took to the stage adorned in traditional Yemeni wedding attire. He wasn't just announcing his marriage though. Zaid, holding a replica of the famous sword of Ali Ibn Abi Talib, a historical figure revered for his character and battlefield prowess,…
(2021-06-17). If Dennis Kucinich Becomes Mayor of Cleveland, It'll Be a Shock to the System. Again. zcomm.org If Kucinich can emerge from the September primary and November runoff as Cleveland's next mayor, City Hall could become a beacon for progressive change in urban America.
(2021-06-17). Israeli Apartheid Not Welcome In Canadian Ports #BlocktheBoat. popularresistance.org In recent weeks, people of conscience in Canada watched in horror as the Israeli regime ruthlessly targeted Palestinians from all regions of historic Palestine. What started as a popular movement to #SaveSheikhJarrah residents from further ethnic cleansing expanded into a broad unity of Palestinians from Jerusalem to Gaza to Haifa to Toronto and Vancouver all sending the same message. Palestinians will no longer accept the status quo of Israeli apartheid. | As part of this burgeoning movement, Palestinian-Canadians and their supporters have actively participated in rallies, pickets and #BlockTheBoat actions. The…
(2021-06-17). British Lawyer Karim Khan Sworn In as New ICC Prosecutor Following End of Bensouda's Term. orinocotribune.com British lawyer Karim Khan took over the Office of the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) on Wednesday, June 16, inheriting a long list of cases from his predecessor, Fatou Bensouda, including cases dealing with tensions with African countries, crimes in Afghanistan committed by the US Army, and crimes against humanity committed by Israeli authorities in Palestine. | "I solemnly undertake to fulfill my duties and exercise my powers as an ICC prosecutor honestly, faithfully, impartially, and conscientiously," declared Khan during the swearing in ceremony at the seat of the court. On February 12, K…
(2021-06-17). 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…
(2021-06-17). Saturday 6/19: The Tide is Shifting: Palestine Advocacy in 2021. indybay.org Webinar…
(2021-06-17). Israel on the Defensive: Congressmen Demonstrate Their True Allegiance. strategic-culture.org Ilhan Omar was right on all points, but still she had to surrender to the force majeure of Israel and its host of allies in the U.S. Congress. | It is interesting to observe that the many atrocities carried out by Israel and its surrogates in Lebanon and Palestine through the years, which have killed thousands of civilians, have not aroused the ire that is being witnessed as a result of the recent attack on Gaza, which killed less than 300. That many of the dead were children and infrastructure in the already devastated Strip was deliberately targeted explains part of the anger, but there is something more fundam…
(2021-06-17). Tallahassee vigil commemorates lives lost in Pulse Nightclub Massacre. fightbacknews.org Tallahassee, FL – On the early morning of June 12, 2016, gunman Omar Mateen shot dozens of people at Pulse Nightclub, murdering 49 people and injuring more than 50. Five years later, on the evening of June 12, 2021, Tallahassee Community Action Committee (TCAC) along with 926, Gender Odyssey, and Students for a Democratic Society, congregated at the Florida Capitol for a vigil to commemorate the lost lives of the Pulse Nightclub Massacre. | Speakers took to the mic to say the names of all 49 victims who died, followed by a moment of silence. They also spoke out against politicians for the homophobic and transpho…
(2021-06-17). History at 30,000 Feet: Malcom Gladwell's "The Bomber Mafia" counterpunch.org Just one month before the Imperial Japanese Army's attack on Nanjing (Nanking), where a large number of non-combatants were killed in the now infamous 1937 massacre, a Japanese corporal named Hamazaki Tomizō wrote in his war diary: "Look upon the land and the sea, Chiang Kai-shek, you did not know the resolve of the Imperial
(2021-06-17). The Real B3W-NATO Agenda. globalresearch.ca Visit and follow us on Instagram at
(2021-06-17). Meet the Communists Who Now Govern Chile. zcomm.org The new Constitution, which will be drafted in the next nine months, will have a progressive character…
(2021-06-17). How Israel tried to put Gaza out of business. electronicintifada.net Commercial hub bombed repeatedly during May offensive.
(2021-06-17). Israel's new government sends planes to bomb Gaza. wsws.org The airstrikes come just four weeks after a fragile ceasefire ended Israel's criminal 11-day assault on the besieged enclave that killed more than 250 Palestinians.
(2021-06-17). Russian-American Relations: Where There's a Will, There's a Way. globalresearch.ca Visit and follow us on Instagram at
(2021-06-17). The Putin-Biden Summit: A Mutual Will to Improve US-Russia Relations? globalresearch.ca Visit and follow us on Instagram at
(2021-06-17). The Killer in the Bloodstream: the "Spike Protein" globalresearch.ca "From the beginning …
(2021-06-17). Ethiopia: Tribalism Versus National Consciousness. popularresistance.org Nearly 554,000 people are sleeping on the streets in the US — 40% of them are Black. Of 2.3 million US prisoners, 34% are Black. However, the 06/01 quarterly report of the Global Centre for the Responsibility to Protect (GlobalR2P) says that the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela is the only human rights crisis in the Western hemisphere that warrants the attention of international law established by the United Nations. Those are just a few reasons to take its alarms about the ongoing human rights crisis in Tigray, Ethiopia, with a grain of salt or a hot pepper salad of skepticism. | A coalition of twelve NGOs, inc…
(2021-06-17). People's Action Endorses Maya Wiley in Contentious NYC Primary. peoplesaction.org Contact: Johanna Kichton, 202.660.0605, press@peoplesaction.org WASHINGTON, D.C.—People's Action today announced its endorsement of Maya Wiley in the New York City mayoral primary election. Wiley is running a movement politics, people-powered campaign and will fight for the People's Action People's Platform once elected. She is also endorsed by People's Action member organizations Community Voices Heard Power, …
(2021-06-17). Midwest Dispatch: Minneapolis's Lead Newspaper Gets a Pulitzer, But What About Accountability? progressive.org The Star Tribune won the prestigious award for its coverage of George Floyd's murder, but the community is demanding that the paper be held accountable for its racist and inaccurate reporting on the killing of other Black men.
(2021-06-17). The Triumph of Community Schools. progressive.org Biden's support suggests an end to government policies that blame teachers for low test scores.
(2021-06-17). NATO Proclamation at Annual Summit Threatens the Peace. covertactionmagazine.com The NATO proclamation—promoted at its annual summit this week—that a cyber attack could trigger Article 5 of the NATO treaty heightens the risk of military confrontation with Russia or China.
(2021-06-17). German Green Party election conference endorses the use of armed combat drones. wsws.org The Greens are aware that their decision paves the way for regular use of this murderous means of warfare by the German military.
(2021-06-17). California lifts all coronavirus restrictions amid warnings of a surge in infections among the unvaccinated. wsws.org The state, the first in the US to impose a lockdown last year, ended allrestrictions on Tuesday.
(2021-06-17). People's Action Endorses Five New York City Council Candidates. peoplesaction.org Contact: Johanna Kichton, 202.660.0605, press@peoplesaction.org WASHINGTON, D.C.—People's Action today announced five endorsements for the New York City municipal elections. The candidates are running movement politics, people-powered campaigns and will fight for the People's Action People's Platform once elected. The candidates are also endorsed by People's Action member organizations or affiliates, Bronx Action, Community Voices Heard …
(2021-06-17). Worker shortage at GM truck plants highlights abysmal conditions imposed by UAW. wsws.org Press reports indicate that GM has been unable to recruit a sufficient number of temps to staff truck plants in Flint, Michigan and Fort Wayne, Indiana due to the low pay and brutal conditions enforced by the UAW.
(2021-06-17). Detroit City Council approves ordinance that authorizes high tech surveillance of the public, including facial recognition. wsws.org The council voted unanimously to adopt an ordinance that empowers any city department to buy and use advanced surveillance tools on the public while fraudulently claiming there would be "community input" on any future purchases.
(2021-06-17). New study finds toxic PFAS in hundreds of commonly used cosmetics produced by major US and Canadian brands. nationofchange.org Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), a highly persistent and potentially toxic class of more than 4,700 chemical compounds, were present in most cosmetic products purchased…
(2021-06-17). OPINION: Compromise or Colony? latinorebels.com These are the conversations that advance decolonization in Congress. Let's have them.
(2021-06-17). The Threat to Kohler-Andrae. progressive.org A proposed golf course near the Wisconsin state park is facing opposition from environmental activists.
(2021-06-17). Eighty years Ago: June 22, 1941: Nazi Germany Attacks the Soviet Union. globalresearch.ca War against the Soviet Union was what Hitler had wanted from the beginning. He had already made this very clear on the pages of Mein Kampf, written in the mid-1920s. Furthermore, as a German historian has recently convincingly demonstrated, it …
(2021-06-17). Striking miners and their supporters condemn insulting contract offer from Vale at its Sudbury, Ontario operations. wsws.org Vale workers, now in their third week of strike action, massively rejected the transnational mining giant's latest concessions-filled offer.
(2021-06-17). What If It Happened Like This In The US? popularresistance.org We have had a good many people to write us and ask us what in the world is going on in Nicaragua as they read all the international reporting. This is our attempt at trying to put the recent arrests in a way that people living in the United States might better understand. We are finding that if we do comparisons, that other people can maybe get a feeling of what this little nation that we love so much is doing. | First let us explain some before we get to the comparisons between Nicaragua and the U.S. | USAID and other U.S. government entities have sent astronomical sums of money to NGOs in Nicaragua, a poor coun…
(2021-06-17). Battle of the Psyche: IDF Personnel Suicides. counterpunch.org On 13 April 2021 Israel Defense Forces veteran Itzik Saidyan attempted to self-immolate himself outside the Rehabilitation Department's office of the Defense Ministry with which he had been in disputation. Symbolically, he chose the eve of Israel's annual Memorial Day for 'fallen soldiers and terror victims'. Saidyan had physical injuries and PTSD from frontline combat
(2021-06-17). We've Seen This Movie Before: Predictions of Economic Disaster. counterpunch.org In a New York Times column today, William Cohan, a writer and former investment banker, warned of impending disaster if the Federal Reserve Board does not quickly move away from its low interest rate policy. Cohan tells readers: "But many people wonder if Jerome Powell, the chairman of the Fed, has reckoned with the power
(2021-06-17). America Is Stabbing Itself in the Back. tomdispatch.com Americans may already be lying themselves out of what little remains of their democracy. The big lie uniting and motivating today's Republicans is, of course, that Donald Trump, not Joe Biden, won the 2020 presidential election. Other big lies in our recent past include the notion that climate change is nothing but a Chinese hoax, that Russia was responsible for Hillary Clinton's electoral defeat in 2016, and that the invasion of Iraq in 2003 was necessary because that country's leader, Saddam Hussein, had something to do with the 9/11 attacks (he didn't!) and possessed weapons of mass destruction that could be u…
(2021-06-17). Unprecedented drought conditions across Western US fuel wildfires and water disputes. wsws.org The wildfire season has arrived in the Western United States, with experts predicting that drought conditions, temperatures and blazes this year will likely surpass all-time records set last year.
(2021-06-17). Tallahassee: Justice demanded for Tony McDade, murdered by TPD. fightbacknews.org Tallahassee, FL – On the evening of May 27, marking the one-year anniversary of Tony McDade's murder by still-unnamed officers with the Tallahassee Police Department (TPD), activists and community members gathered at the Florida State Capitol to grieve, commemorate McDade's life, and to demand justice for his murder. | Since McDade's murder, TPD has used Marsy's Law as a legal shield to protect their officers from public accountability, refusing to release the names of the officers involved in the shooting. | McDade's death, occurring just two days after George Floyd was murdered in Minneapolis and six days afte…
(2021-06-17). Putin-Biden Summit 'Seems Thin'. popularresistance.org The results of the Putin-Biden summit today in Geneva seem to be thin. The meetings were expected to last for 4 to 5 hours but ended after little more than 2 hours. | During his press conference President Vladimir Putin said that the talks were constructive. He lauded Biden as very experienced politician and said that they had two hours of face time. | There were a few results: | The ambassadors of both sides, who had been recalled from Washington and Moscow, will return to their posts. | There will be new expert rounds about cybersecurity. | There may be talks about an exchange of prisoners. | There will be new…
(2021-06-17). Global debt binge continues as Fed keeps printing money. wsws.org The flood of ultra-cheap money into the global financial system has promoted a wave of speculation ranging from commodities to housing, shares and cryptocurrencies.
(2021-06-17). Activists Withhold Gas Bill Payment To Protest National Grid Pipeline. popularresistance.org Environmentalist launched a gas bill strike Tuesday, pledging to withhold money from their monthly utilities in protest of National Grid's controversial pipeline project beneath the streets of Brooklyn. | "We will not pay for National Grid's racist, dirty, North Brooklyn fracked gas pipeline. We will not pay for our communities and our climate to be destroyed," said Lee Ziesche, an organizer with the activist group Sane Energy Project at a June 1 rally outside National Grid's MetroTech Center headquarters in Downtown Brooklyn. | The protest, organized by a coalition of environmentalist groups under the moniker No…
(2021-06-17). Three dead, including gunman, in Alabama fire hydrant factory shooting. wsws.org According to police, Andreas Horton opened fire on co-workers at the Mueller Company factory in Albertville, Alabama early Tuesday morning, killing two and wounding two others before turning the gun on himself.
(2021-06-17). To save planet, solve twin crises of climate change and species loss together, say UN scientists. nationofchange.org Some climate solutions can actually harm biodiversity. But there are synergistic solutions that can tackle both issues.
(2021-06-17). Federal workers to receive Friday off to observe Juneteenth. nationofchange.org "This is an important step forward for our country."
(2021-06-17). Tomgram: William Astore, Big Lies Have Consequences, Too. warisacrime.org This article originally appeared at TomDispatch.com. To receive TomDispatch in your inbox three times a week, click here. Almost 20 years later, the U.S. military high command still didn't want to leave the country where they had so impressively turned so many "corners" amid so much "progress" for so long. They made it all too clear …
(2021-06-17). Detroit autoworkers declare support for striking Volvo Truck workers in Virginia. wsws.org Workers at the Stellantis Warren Truck Assembly Plant voiced their support for striking workers during a shift change at the Detroit area plant…
(2021-06-17). Nobody Dodges Taxes Like the Super-Rich. dissidentvoice.org President Biden's big plans for America rest in part on his plans to pay for them by raising taxes on the rich. He wants the top marginal rate restored to 39.6%. He wants households making more than $1 million a year to pay the same rates on capital gains as regular people pay on income …
(2021-06-17). Black and Latino parents, students and teachers rally to protest charter schools' money grab. fightbacknews.org Los Angeles, CA – Black and Latino parents, teachers, students and Centro CSO: Community Service Organization held a press conference, June 14, to denounce money grabbing by the charter school industry and to defend public education. The press conference was held in front of the California Charter Schools Association office (CCSA) to protest their role in funding candidates and legislation that are pro-privatization. | Event organizer Lupe Torres, a Los Angeles teacher, United Teachers Los Angeles leader and Centro CSO member, spoke about how charters hurt our Black and Latino communities. She pointed out how cha…
(2021-06-17). Unanswered Questions Fuel Protests Against Police in Minnesota. unicornriot.ninja  …
(2021-06-17). What Happens When Politicians Break Their Oath of Office? counterpunch.org Every elected official, service member, and many public employees take an oath of office that includes a sworn promise to preserve, protect and defend the Constitution. In the case of the president, that oath reads: "I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully execute the office of President of the United States, and
(2021-06-17). Why Sioux Falls Smithfield workers should vote "No" on the second sellout contract. wsws.org To repay these workers who were hailed as heroes at every turn by the company and in the media, Smithfield, with the support of the UFCW, is offering a pittance to workers.
(2021-06-17). Car Attacker Who Killed Deona Marie Charged With Murder. unicornriot.ninja  …
(2021-06-17). Power Outage Hits 337K in Puerto Rico Amid Growing Outrage. latinorebels.com SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — A sudden power failure left more than 337,000 customers in the dark across Puerto Rico late Wednesday, enraging many who were recovering from a massive outage that hit the U.S. territory just days ago.
(2021-06-17). Grassroots Activists are Leading the Fight to Stop Face Recognition. It's Time for Congress to Step Up, Too. aclu.org Tech companies and police forces would like us to believe that there is nothing we can do to stop harmful surveillance technologies like face recognition. We reject that narrative. Across the country, coalitions of community-based organizations are fighting back to protect our communities and our lives — and winning. | Today, many ACLU affiliates are proud to join 70 grassroots partners from across the United States to
(2021-06-17). States to end unemployment benefits for more than 400,000 workers. wsws.org By the end of this week, about 417,000 workers in eight states will lose access to the federal $300 weekly supplement to their state unemployment benefits.
(2021-06-17). NATO Has Been Called Greatest Threat to World Peace—Now Biden Plans Dangerous Expansion That Will Increase Military Spending and Escalate the Risk of War. covertactionmagazine.com Biden calls support for NATO a "sacred obligation" as he raises false alarms about alleged military threats from Russia and China.
(2021-06-17). Venezuelan Authorities Unveil New Corruption Plot: Eight Arrested, Three from Ministry of Economy and Finance. orinocotribune.com Eight people, including three officials from the Ministry of Economy and Finance of Venezuela, have been arrested for their links to a corruption network, informed Venezuelan Attorney General Tarek William Saab during his weekly press conference this Wednesday, June 16. | Saab reported that those who were involved in the case had manipulated a technology platform for their own benefit and diverted money from the Finance Ministry. "This is part of our relentless fight against corruption and in favor of public ethics… We want this to have a didactic objective and at the same time be a clear sign of judgement and…
(2021-06-17). Meet The Communists Who Now Govern Chile. popularresistance.org Javiera Reyes, who is 31 years old, is the new mayor of the Santiago municipality of Lo Espejo in Chile. "I grew up in a home where [former President of Chile] Salvador Allende was always the good guy," she told us, "and [military dictator] Augusto Pinochet was a tyrant. That marked my life." Reyes' comment reflects the old divides that have convulsed Chile's politics since General Augusto Pinochet's coup d'état against former President Salvador Allende of the Popular Unity coalition on September 11, 1973. | Almost 50 years have gone by and yet Chile is still influenced by the legacy of that coup and of the Pinoc…
(2021-06-17). Denmark to Refugees: Be My Guest, Just Not in My House. counterpunch.org Political culture in Europe has sunk below the Plimsoll Line. Denmark's parliament, the Folketinget, was the very first to ratify the United Nations Convention on the Status of Refugees and Stateless Persons. On June 3 this year, it passed another piece of legislation aimed at offshoring asylum seekers. Even Social Democratic politicians are checking their
(2021-06-17). Who are the Labor MPs the United Workers Union is promoting at Sydney's General Mills strike? wsws.org Tony Burke and Ed Husic are trusted representatives of big business who have presided over numerous attacks against the working class.
(2021-06-17). New Report: ICE Records On Gynecological Abuse. popularresistance.org Washington — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement failed to properly monitor informed consent protocols used by a doctor accused of performing non-consensual gynecological procedures on women detained at Irwin County Detention Center in Georgia, according to a new report published today by Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington, the National Immigration Project and Project South. The report also highlights other longstanding problems and systemic oversight failures that are currently the focus of several federal investigations of the facility. | For years, advocates raised concerns about t…
(2021-06-17). Nicaragua: The Schizophrenic Right and the Forgetful Empire. libya360.wordpress.com Carlos Fonseca Terán Nicaragua's sell-out right-wing of creole colonial-remnant oligarchs and subordinate classless hangers on lives in a parallel universe and they believe everyone else does too. Among its various class components, it is the oligarchy which imposes the guidance to follow, namely, what is true and what is false, what is good and what…
(2021-06-17). Communists call for 'major turnout at protest' on 26 June. challenge-magazine.org Members and supporters attending can JOIN THE RED BLOCK made up by CP and Young Communist League members. Volunteers are asked to gather by the Communist Party stall from 10: 30am in Portland Place. Those marching in the block should assemble 11: 30am. Nea…
(2021-06-17). ALEC's Corporate Funders Are Complicit in State-Based Assaults on Voting Rights and Democracy. thenation.com ALEC's Corporate Funders Are Complicit in State-Based Assaults on Voting Rights and Democracy…
(2021-06-17). America Is Stabbing Itself in the Back. zcomm.org Tough Truths Are Desperately Needed About America's Lost Wars…
(2021-06-17). Israel kills Palestinian child as settlers steal land. zcomm.org Please Help ZNet Source: The Electronic Intifada Israeli forces fatally shot a woman and a child in two separate incidents in the occupied West Bank over the weekend. A 16-year-old Palestinian boy was killed by Israeli soldiers in Beita village, near Nablus, on 11 June. Israeli forces shot Muhammad Said Hamayel
(2021-06-17). Solidarity with Resistance to Extraction. zcomm.org As progressives stand with those rejecting fossil fuels and nuclear power, should we despise, ignore, or commend those who challenge the menace to their homes and their communities from solar, wind and hydro-power (dams)?>
(2021-06-17). Texas Governor Signs Law to Stop Teachers from Talking about Racism. zcomm.org "The idea is to whitewash American history of any legacy of racism," said state Democratic Rep. James Talarico.
(2021-06-17). Murugappan family need permanent residency. greenleft.org.au Asylum seekers like the Murugappan family must be given permanent residency, argues Pip Hinman.
(2021-06-17). New laws target delivery riders not safety. greenleft.org.au Food delivery riders and the Transport Workers Union say that proposals for new laws to target and fine them will make their work less safe and let Uber and Deliveroo off the hook, writes Jim McIlroy.
(2021-06-17). New Israeli Government, Same Israeli Apartheid. popularresistance.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 maintainer 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 resume after a five-year freeze, Bennett reportedly proclaimed to Israeli National Security Adviser Ya'akov Amidror, "I've killed lots of Arabs in my life — and there's no problem with that." | In 2014, Bennett, who had previously been the director of the Yesha Settlements Council, contradicted…
(2021-06-17). What is the New Zealand government trying to bury in Pike River mine? wsws.org The Labour Party government aims to prevent the thorough examination of underground evidence that could be used to prosecute corporate criminals responsible for the deaths of 29 men in the 2010 Pike River disaster.
(2021-06-17). The Campaign against Ivermectin: WHO's Chief Scientist Served with Legal Notice for Disinformation and Suppression of Evidence. globalresearch.ca First published on …
(2021-06-17). 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 …
(2021-06-17). 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 …
(2021-06-17). 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 …
(2021-06-17). Mayo Clinic Q and A: The connection between skin care and transplant. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: About a year ago, I had a heart transplant and I've been doing well since. At a recent follow-up visit, my transplant doctor recommended a skin check with a dermatologist. What's the connection? ANSWER: It's always a good idea to be evaluated by a dermatologist for a baseline skin check, regardless of your past …
(2021-06-17). 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 …
(2021-06-17). 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 …
(2021-06-17). 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 …
(2021-06-17). 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 …
(2021-06-17). 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 …
(2021-06-17). Science Saturday: Mayo researchers study the genetic basis of high cholesterol in adults. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org In a new study published in NPJ Genomic Medicine, Mayo Clinic researchers found that genetic testing may help identify patients with high cholesterol, or hypercholesterolemia. It also may have implications for the clinical management of patients diagnosed with high cholesterol due to a genetic disorder, or familial hypercholesterolemia. "In our study, we found more than 50% of the …
(2021-06-17). 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 …
(2021-06-17). 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 …
(2021-06-17). 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 …
(2021-06-17). 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…
(2021-06-17). Mayo Clinic Q&A podcast: Why discussing racism with children matters. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Children are always watching and learning behaviors from those around them, and parents are usually a child's first role model. But when it comes to discussing racism with children, parents and caregivers may wonder how to begin the conversation about race and bias, and what is age-appropriate to discuss with their children. The American Academy …
(2021-06-17). 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 …
(2021-06-17). 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. …
(2021-06-17). Consumer Health: Breast cancer in men. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Breast cancer may be thought of as a disease that affects only women. It's the second most common cancer diagnosed in women in the U.S., and it will affect 1 in 8 women, according to the American Cancer Society. Much of the messaging around breast cancer research focuses on the disease in women. However, breast cancer …
(2021-06-17). Infographic: Overhead and throwing athlete. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Learn more about sports medicine.?Other health tip infographics: mayohealthhighlights.startribune.com?
(2021-06-17). 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 …
(2021-06-17). Vienna talks continuing in different formats: Ulyanov. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 17 (MNA) — The Russian Permanent Representative to the International Organizations in Vienna said that Vienna talks continue in different formats.
(2021-06-17). Briefing on Iran's daily developments. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 17 (MNA) — The following are the Islamic Republic of Iran's latest developments in the last 24 hours.
(2021-06-17). Ending hours of presidential election campaigns in Tehran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 17 (MNA) — Wednesday, June 17, set as the last day of campaigning for presidential, city and village councils' election in Tehran.
(2021-06-17). Iran, India to coop. in producing 'Rotavirus' vaccine jointly. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 17 (MNA) — Islamic Republic of Iran and India will cooperate with each other in transferring technical knowhow and producing 'Rotavirus' vaccine jointly.
(2021-06-17). Guardian Council's Spokesman holds presser ahead of elections. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 17 (MNA) — Guardian Council Spokesman Abbasali Kadkhodaei held a press conference at IRIB Conferences Center on Thu. ahead of Iran 2021 Presidential Election in the presence of domestic and foreign media correspondents.
(2021-06-17). Exhibition of knowledge-based products in medical field. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 17 (MNA) — An exhibition of knowledge-based products in the field of medical simulators was held at Tehran International Exhibition Center on Wednesday with the attendance of Sorena Sattari, VP for Science and Technology.
(2021-06-17). Two people killed in a shooting spree in Germany. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 17 (MNA) — Foreign media outlets reported that two people were killed in a shooting in Germany on Thursday.
(2021-06-17). Boko Haram terrorist group confirms death of its leader. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 17 (MNA) — The Boko Haram terrorist group in a videotape confirmed the killing of its leader on Thursday.
(2021-06-17). Brazil beats Iran in 2021 VNL on Week 4. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 17 (MNA) — Iran lost to Brazil 3-1 (25-19, 23-25, 25-19, 25-21) on Week 4 of the 2021 Volleyball Nations League Wednesday night.
(2021-06-17). Zarif to embark for Turkey to attend Antalya Diplomacy Forum. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 17 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif will visit Turkey at the official invitation of his Turkish counterpart Mevlàºt àáavu≈üoƒülu to attend Antayla Diplomacy Forum.
(2021-06-17). Negotiations closer to agreement than ever before: Araghchi. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 17 (MNA) — Stating that there are still fundamental issues that should be discussed, the Head of Iran's negotiating delegation in Vienna talks said that the negotiations are closer to an agreement than ever before.
(2021-06-17). Zionist forces raid West Bank, arrest 11 Palestinians. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 17 (MNA) — While raiding extensively to various areas in the West Bank, Zionist regime's forces arrested 11 Palestinians.
(2021-06-17). Russia hopes JCPOA to be fully revived: Peskov. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 17 (MNA) — Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said that Russian Federation hopes Iran's nuclear deal, JCPOA, will be fully revived.
(2021-06-17). Iran to get votes of Iranians living in 133 countries: Spox. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 17 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman said that 234 ballot boxes will be installed in 133 countries on Friday for facilitation of voting procedure for Iranians residing abroad.
(2021-06-17). Yemeni Army launches drone attack on Saudi 'Abha' airport. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 17 (MNA) — Spokesman for Yemen Armed Forces Brigadier General Yahya Saree announced a drone attack on "Abha" Airport in Saudi Arabia on Thursday.
(2021-06-17). Iranian embassy in Japan ready for Presidential elections. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 17 (MNA) — Iranian ambassador in Tokyo said that the embassy is poised to hold Iran Presidential election on Friday, July 18.
(2021-06-17). S Arabia launches rocket attack on Yemen's residential areas. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 17 (MNA) —In continuation of their brutal attacks on Yemen, fighter jets of Saudi-led aggression coalition targeted residential areas in Yemen's provinces on Wednesday.
(2021-06-17). Presidential candidate Seyyed Ebrahim Raeisi visits Tabriz. en.mehrnews.com TABRIZ, Jun. 17 (MNA) — Presidential candidate Seyyed Ebrahim Raeisi visited Tabriz, East Azarbaijan province on Wednesday ahead of presidential election and spoke among his supporters at Baghe Shomal Stadium.
(2021-06-17). Zionist forces martyr Palestinian teenager in Nablus. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 17 (MNA) — A 16-year-old Palestinian teenager was shot dead by Zionist forces on Thursday after being taken to hospital.
(2021-06-17). Leader of Islamic Revolution to cast vote at 7 am on Fri. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 17 (MNA) — Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei will cast his vote for 13th Presidential Election at Hosseiniyah of Imam Khomeini (RA) at 7: 00 am on Friday June 18 in the early minutes of voting.
(2021-06-17). Front pages of Iran's English dailies on June 17. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 17 (MNA) — Here are the front pages of Iran's English-language dailies on Thursday, June 17.
(2021-06-17). US logistics convoy targeted in Iraq's Al Diwaniyah. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 17 (MNA) — An Iraqi security source said an explosion took place on route of a convoy carrying US logistics equipment in al-Diwaniyah province in southern Iraq on Thursday.
(2021-06-17). Old and New Official Enemies. globalresearch.ca Visit and follow us on Instagram at
(2021-06-17). Innovative use of XR in Imperial teaching profiled during Education Week. imperial.ac.uk Education Week explores the use of XR in teaching, looking at the innovations, surprises and benefits of the technology as well as its challenges.
(2021-06-17). Imperial partner Apollo receives £100m to boost medical research at leading unis. imperial.ac.uk Imperial will benefit from continued support for translational biomedical research under a unique technology transfer model.
(2021-06-17). Experts discuss how to reinvent capitalism for a sustainable future. imperial.ac.uk Business leaders and academics gathered for the virtual launch of the new Leonardo Centre on Business for Society on 16 June.
(2021-06-17). 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.
(2021-06-17). Friday 6/18: Will Juneteenth go mainstreamed into oblivion? indybay.org ZOOM: zoom.us/j/95970820640?pwd=cHNYeTQyQktHNmVHcVVuNXVuMnFkZz09…
(2021-06-17). Monday 6/21: Remember, Renew, Restore: Voter Rights Actions & Remember Freedom Summer Murders (Day 3). indybay.org Virtual commemoration and voter rights actions…
(2021-06-17). Public Housing Tenants Protest Privatization. indybay.org In classic struggle, low income people are organizing against abuses by the powerful…
(2021-06-17). Thursday 6/17: Facing the Climate Crisis: Clean Energy Proposals & Real Climate Solutions. indybay.org Online webinar event…
(2021-06-17). Friday 6/18: A Black Lens on Palestinian Liberation. indybay.org Online…
(2021-06-17). 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.
(2021-06-17). Tuesday 6/15: Stop Insuring Trans Mountain Oil Pipeline Webinar w/ Sierra Club. indybay.org Online event…
(2021-06-17). Saturday 7/31: Under The Stars: A Sleepout to End Homelessness in Marin. indybay.org This is a virtual event.
(2021-06-17). Sunday 6/20: San Francisco Juneteenth Festival in Gilman Park. indybay.org Gilman Park, 903 Gilman Ave, San Francisco, CA 94124…
(2021-06-17). Saturday 6/19: Remember, Renew, Restore: Voter Rights Actions & Remember Freedom Summer Murders (Day 1). indybay.org Virtual commemoration and online voting rights training…
(2021-06-17). Wednesday 6/16: Beyond #StopAsianHate: Criminalization, Gender, & Asian Abolition Feminism. indybay.org Online event…
(2021-06-17). 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.
(2021-06-17). 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…
(2021-06-17). Sunday 6/20: Remember, Renew, Restore: Voter Rights Actions & Remember Freedom Summer Murders (Day 2). indybay.org Virtual commemoration and voter rights actions…
(2021-06-17). Saturday 9/18: San Jose Team Hope 10K Run/5K Walk To Support The Huntington's Disease Society Of America. indybay.org Campbell Park at the Los Gatos Creek Trail in Campbell California…
(2021-06-17). 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.
(2021-06-17). Tuesday 6/22: LGBTQ+ Communities & Mental Health: Thriving with Courage in the Face of Adversity. indybay.org Online webinar…
(2021-06-17). Video: Bill Gates' Vaccine Experiment with Indian Tribal Girls in 2009. globalresearch.ca Selected quotations …
(2021-06-17). US seeks to ease tensions at Biden-Putin summit, as anti-China drive escalates. wsws.org Against the backdrop of the intensifying US-led war drive against China, Washington appears to be trying to ease tensions with the Kremlin in an effort to isolate Beijing.
(2021-06-17). Putin's Interview with NBC: "Nonsense All Over Again", Giving Iran Satellite Technology… globalresearch.ca Visit and follow us on Instagram at @
(2021-06-17). Pathology as a Religious Sect. "I am a God" globalresearch.ca Visit and follow us on Instagram at @
(2021-06-17). Putin's Interview with NBC: "Nonsense Al Over Again", Giving Iran Satellite Technology… globalresearch.ca Visit and follow us on Instagram at @
(2021-06-17). Relentless Digitalization: Is a Cashless Economy a Real Threat to Privacy and Civil Liberties? globalresearch.ca Visit and follow us on Instagram at
(2021-06-17). The Promise and Hubris of Silicon Valley's Vision of How We Eat. thenation.com The Promise and Hubris of Silicon Valley's Vision of How We Eat…
(2021-06-17). #OurMothersToo: Reckoning With My Abuela's Coerced Sterilization. thenation.com #OurMothersToo: Reckoning With My Abuela's Coerced Sterilization…
(2021-06-17). Young People Are Running for Office. Where Is Their Support? thenation.com Young People Are Running for Office. Where Is Their Support?
(2021-06-17). It's 2021. Why Are Only Men Required to Register for the Draft? thenation.com It's 2021. Why Are Only Men Required to Register for the Draft?
(2021-06-17). Johnson's "bailout" of Transport for London: a windfall for asset-strippers. wsws.org The threat of bankruptcy is being used to force through privatisation and social vandalism against transport workers and passengers.
(2021-06-17). The Imperialist Nature Of G7. orinocotribune.com By Yanis Iqbal — Jun 14, 2021 | The 2021 summit of the Group of Seven (G7) — lasting from June 11 to 13 — was