(2021-07-28). Comicomment: Is mute Fort Detrick 'innocent'?>. ecns.cn It is not up to the U.S. itself to decide whether the Fort Detrick laboratory is "clean."
(2021-07-29). Academics ask EU to stop funding Israeli universities complicit in violations of international law. peoplesdispatch.org Signatories to the letter have urged the EU to extend its rules prohibiting granting of research funds to Israeli institutions in the occupied Palestinian territories to include those inside the state of Israel, calling them equally complicit "in Israel's violations of Palestinian human rights"
(2021-07-29). Israeli forces kill a 12-year-old boy in the occupied Palestinian territory. peoplesdispatch.org This was the third such killing by the Israeli forces in less than a week in the occupied West Bank. Israeli forces have killed at least 75 Palestinian children this year already…
(2021-07-29). First Amendment gets frozen out as US politicians threaten to lick Ben & Jerry's. electronicintifada.net Allies of Israel choose illegal settlements over ending the occupation and equal rights for Palestinians.
(2021-07-29). Israel is determined to Criminalize Boycott Movement, but Ben and Jerry's Ice Cream struck a blow for First Amendment. juancole.com ( Middle East Monitor) — Ben & Jerry's decision to suspend its operations in the occupied Palestinian West Bank is an event that is proving critical to Palestinian efforts, which ultimately aim at holding Israel accountable for its military occupation, apartheid and war crimes. By responding to the Palestinian call for boycotting apartheid Israel, the …
(2021-07-29). The Great Contest of Our Time Is between Humanity and Imperialism. dissidentvoice.org 
Uttam Ghosh (India), Let Cuba Live, 2021. On 23 July 2021, a full-page appeal appeared in the New York Times calling on United States President Joe Biden to withdraw the vindictive US blockade against Cuba. As that appeal went to press, I spoke to Chinese journalist Lu Yuanzhi of Global Times (GT). The remainder of …
(2021-07-29). Foreign Minister of Cuba Celebrates Suspension of OAS Meeting. orinocotribune.com This Wednesday, July 28, Cuba's Foreign Affairs Minister Bruno Rodríguez celebrated the decision by the majority of member nations of the Organization of American States (OAS) to refuse to hold a permanent session called to discuss the "situation" on the island. | "The representative government of Cuba defeated the anti-Cuban maneuver in the OAS," wrote Rodríguez on Twitter. "The rejection by a majority of member states forced the suspension of the Permanent Council." Rodríguez thanked the countries "that defended Latin American and Caribbean dignity." | The Permanent Council of the OAS, the organization's execut…
(2021-07-29). US Sanctions Against Syria Fuelling Extremism and Radicalization. globalresearch.ca …
(2021-07-29). Syria warns that Tunisia may be Turkey's next war front. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com From the Syrian Arab News Agency. The Turkish press is full of "preparatory" reports laying the groundwork for military intervention in Tunisia: here and here and here. This is as Turkey grows more aggressive by the day in Cyprus, Syria, Libya, Iraq, the South Caucasus and the Black Sea/Ukraine. Syria strongly condemns Turkish regime's interference …
(2021-07-29). Turkish occupation forces continue to shell Syrian villages. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Turkish occupation, its mercenaries target villages in Aleppo countryside Edited by RR Local sources told a SANA [Syrian Arab News Agency] reporter that the Turkish occupation and its mercenaries on Thursday attacked with rocket and artillery shells the villages of Tal Madiq, Abin, A'aqibah, Deir Jamal, Tal Rifaat and al-Shahba dam in the northern countryside. …
(2021-07-29). US Fingerprints on Terrorism Aimed at China-Pakistan Economic Corridor. asia-pacificresearch.com
(2021-07-29). The West Is Pressuring Poland & Russia Due To Their Conservative-Nationalist Values. oneworld.press Historical rivals Poland and Russia have curiously found themselves in the same position vis-a-vis the West after Warsaw recently came under intense Western Hybrid War pressure due to its conservative-nationalist values, which are actually the real driving force behind the similar Western campaign against Moscow too.
(2021-07-29). 'Karl Marx's Ecosocialism: Capital, Nature, and the Unfinished Critique of Political Economy' (2017). mronline.org 
This guide is designed to help understand the central ideas in Kohei Saito, Karl Marx's Ecosocialism: Capital, Nature, and the Unfinished Critique of Political Economy. New York: Monthly Review, (2017)…
(2021-07-29). 'For a Country Without Corruption and With a New Constitution': Pedro Castillo Sworn in as the President of Peru (US Pushing its Destabilizing Agenda in Latin America). orinocotribune.com 
José Pedro Castillo Terrones, a 51-year-old teacher of a rural school, assumed the charge of the presidency of Peru today, July 28, a day full of emotion when the country also celebrated 200 years of independence. | "I swear by the peasants, the indigenous peoples, the ronderos, the fishermen, the teachers, the professionals, the children, youth and women, that I will hold the office of the president," said Castillo as he took oath in the parliament. "I swear by the peoples of Peru, for a country without corruption and for a new Constitution." | The union leader who ran as a candidate for the leftist Peru Libre p…
(2021-07-29). Union Hopes High As Chileans Rewrite Anti-Labor Constitution. popularresistance.org Following a November 2020 referendum in which 80 percent of voters supported a new constitution, 155 constitutional delegates were elected in May to design the legal and political framework for the country's future. Independent candidates, mostly of the left and center-left, received almost one-third of the seats. Seventeen seats were reserved for indigenous groups for the first time, and gender parity at the constitutional convention was guaranteed following the passage of a March 2020 law. All told, pro-reform candidates won 60 percent of seats.
(2021-07-29). Russia rejects Dutch court ruling to hand $5 BILLION of taxpayers' cash to ex-oligarchs over collapse of Yukos oil & gas empire. rt.com 
Officials in Moscow have vowed to vigorously appeal a judicial ruling in an international arbitration court that would bind Russia to hand over billions of dollars to the former shareholders of the collapsed Yukos energy giant. | The office of the country's Prosecutor General said on Thursday that it does not acknowledge the validity of the decision, by the International Arbitration Court in The Hague. Authorities said that Russia would "appeal the decision without fail," questioning both the basis of the judges' jurisdiction and the claims themselves. | Earlier that day, representatives of the shareholders wh…
(2021-07-29). EU issues travel warning after Greece's south Aegean islands report spike in Covid infections. rt.com 
The European Center for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) has warned against travel to Greece's south Aegean islands, updating the area to dark red after a spike in coronavirus cases was reported by officials. | Greece has drawn visitors to the 13 islands, including Mykonos and Santorini, by promoting them as 'Covid-free' destinations but the updated The ECDC's travel map is a f…
(2021-07-29). 'Biggest destroyer of peace': China lashes out after US Navy warship sails through Taiwan Strait for SEVENTH time under Biden. rt.com 
A US Navy guided missile destroyer has crossed the Taiwan Strait in the South China Sea, making it the seventh such trip by an American warship this year, and prompting China to accuse the US of trying provoke its military. | The Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Benfold sailed northwards through the strait on Wednesday, the US Navy said in a statement. The maneuver was confirmed by Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense on Thursday, with officials saying the military used joint intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance tools to monitor movements at sea and in the air around Taiwan, accordin…
(2021-07-29). Federal Judge Rules DACA is illegal. workers.org 
Norma Gonzales, United We Dream Texas, lead organizer speaking at rally in Houston, July 19. In a slap in the face to hundreds of thousands of immigrants, a federal judge in Houston ruled July 16 that President Barack Obama had no authority to establish the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals . . . |
(2021-07-29). Breaking: David Wade Prison Guards retaliate against hunger strikers. liberationnews.org 
Families report that retaliation has escalated against hunger strikers.
(2021-07-29). Duque Expels German Journalist Covering Protests in Colombia—Target of Paramilitary Violence. orinocotribune.com 
Rebecca Linda Marlene Sprà∂sser, a German doing journalist work who reported from the frontlines in Cali, Colombia, during the national strike and demonstrations, will return to her native country in the next few hours after an expulsion order issued by Colombian migration officials. The decision of Ivan Duque's government has been harshly criticized on social media networks. Through her social media account on Instagram and Facebook, the journalist had reported on the details of widespread demonstrations by the anti-government movement, now entering their fourth month despite brutal police repression and do…
(2021-07-29). Yemen and the Prophet Muhammad: Abdulrahman al-Eryani interviews Juan Cole. juancole.com 
Abdulrahman al-Eryani interviewed me on his InBoundTalk show on YouTube (link below) about my book, Muhammad: Prophet of Peace amid the Clash of Empires Available at Nicola's Books in Ann Arbor And Hachette And Barnes and Noble And Amazon InboundTalk: Abdulrahman Al-Eryani interviews Juan Cole on his book, Muhammad: Prophet of Peace amid the Clash …
(2021-07-29). More livestock, more carbon dioxide, less ice: the Climate Crisis is Worsening despite Politicians' "Commitments" juancole.com 
By Thomas Newsome, Christopher Wolf, and William Ripple | ( The Conversation) — Back in 2019, more than 11,000 scientists declared a global climate emergency. They established a comprehensive set of vital signs that impact or reflect the planet's health, such as forest loss, fossil fuel subsidies, glacier thickness, ocean acidity and surface temperature. In …
(2021-07-29). Does U.S. pledge to cease "combat operations" in Iraq really mean the end of occupation? liberationnews.org 
Questions remain about the details of this agreement, including to what extent it will actually end U.S. involvement in the country.
(2021-07-29). Creating a democratically run economy: lessons from World War II price control struggles*. mronline.org 
Many activists in the United States are working to build a movement for a Green New Deal transformation of the economy. Not surprisingly, a growing number look to the World War II conversion of the U.S. economy from civilian to military production for inspiration and policy ideas.
(2021-07-29). Fidel on the 'battle of ideas'. workers.org 
Amilcar Cabral, one of Africa's foremost anti-colonial leaders, and Fidel Castro together at the 1966 Tricontinental Conference in Havana, which focused on common goals of resistance to colonialism and imperialism and the establishment of an alliance across colonial national boundaries. These slightly edited excerpts are from a speech given by . . . |
(2021-07-29). Andreas Malm: 'Because Nothing Else Has Worked'. mronline.org 
Property violence kills no one. And yet, to say it again, I'm not today advocating property violence. I am, on the other hand, advocating a discussion of it. – Thomas Neuburger…
(2021-07-29). Neo-Liberalism and the extreme Right. mronline.org 
Georgi Dimitrov, president of the Communist International, had, at its Seventh Congress, characterised a fascist State as the "open terrorist dictatorship of the most reactionary section of finance capital"
(2021-07-29). They all scream over Ben & Jerry's not selling ice cream on the West Bank. mronline.org 
Ben & Jerry's decision to halt its operations in the Israeli-occupied West Bank and in Jerusalem has pro-Israel editors working overtime.
(2021-07-29). Mexico Discloses Contracts Linked to Israeli Company NSO Group Signed by Previous Governments (Pegasus). orinocotribune.com 
The Mexican Government delivered to the Attorney General's Office (FGR) 31 contracts signed with companies linked to the Israeli company NSO Group, amounting to $61 million, for the acquisition of spy equipment and software in order to tap the phones of opposition leaders. "The impact on public coffers amounts to 1.97 billion pesos, a little more than $61 million, for the acquisition of software, hardware, databases, platforms, licenses, and maintenance of the contracts," explained the Secretary of Public Safety, Rosa Icela Rodríguez, at the presidency's morning press conference. | With the equipment and software…
(2021-07-29). Glenn Greenwald downplays fascist plot to kill Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer. wsws.org Ignoring the FBI's long history of cultivating far-right elements to attack and kill left-wing and class-conscious workers, Greenwald presents fascist militia members as victims of a government sting operation.
(2021-07-29). Socialist Movement of Ghana's inaugural Congress to set agenda for fresh struggles. peoplesdispatch.org The Socialist Forum of Ghana will be transitioning into the Socialist Movement of Ghana. The inaugural Congress of the organization will begin from July 30. Justice Akuffo Henaku of the Socialist Forum of Ghana spoke to Peoples Dispatch about the reasons behind this transition, the socio-political conditions of Ghana, and what the organization aims to achieve. | Camera and technical support: | PATV | Kambale Musavuli…
(2021-07-29). Paving a Pathway to Citizenship Also Means Paving a Pathway to Recovery. inequality.org
(2021-07-29). The Forged Gospel of Jesus's Wife. scheerpost.com Veritas: A Harvard Professor, a Con Man and the Gospel of Jesus's Wife by Ariel Sabar. Buy your copy here. Veritas: A Harvard Professor, a Con Man and the Gospel of Jesus's Wife by Ariel Sabar Reviewed by Chris Hedges / Original to ScheerPost No historical figure has been as manipulated, distorted and used for nefarious and self-serving ends as egregiously as Jesus Christ. Jesus has been trotted… |
(2021-07-29). Julian Assange: Secrets, Sedition and the State. globalresearch.ca
(2021-07-29). Ecuador Tells Julian Assange His Citizenship Has Been Revoked. globalresearch.ca
(2021-07-28). Columnist calls for depoliticizing COVID-19 origin-tracing. ecns.cn A Tanzanian columnist has called for depoliticizing COVID-19, saying politics should not in any way influence scientific inquiry into the origins of the novel coronavirus.
(2021-07-28). Politicizing COVID-19 fight is perilous, says S. African official. ecns.cn As the rest of the world tries to fight the COVID-19 pandemic with science, some in the United States have chosen to politicize COVID-19, Anwar Adams, a councillor in the City of Cape Town has said.
(2021-07-28). Geo-political rivalry blocks global coronavirus cooperation, says Bangladeshi official. ecns.cn A senior Bangladeshi official has said that labelling COVID-19 as a Chinese virus is "very unfortunate" and that geo-political rivalry is "engulfing" global efforts to fight the pandemic.
(2021-07-28). Science should prevail in origin-tracing of COVID-19, say Nepali experts. ecns.cn Efforts to probe the origin of COVID-19 could be hamstrung by the politicization of the issue, with a conspiracy theory about lab leaks taking precedence over a scientific conclusion.
(2021-07-29). Over 100 children died from COVID-19 in Indonesia each week in July. wsws.org Coinciding with a catastrophic surge of cases and deaths in Indonesia has been a disturbing rise in hospitalizations and deaths among children, upending previous data that found that children infected with the virus face lower rates of mortality.
(2021-07-29). Millions of lives in danger as COVID-19 spreads across South Asia. wsws.org The main responsibility lies with capitalist governments, who keep the economy open to guarantee big business profits, despite warnings from medical experts.
(2021-07-29). South Africa: Looting Talk, "the Nonsense" and Queuing for COVID Jabs. counterpunch.org In the days after the looting, volunteers came out to clean up the damage, sweeping up the broken glass, the detritus, and the spent bullets and shotgun shells. Bodies were being pulled out of rivers, from ditches, and elsewhere as the death toll reached over 300. "We swept up so many bullets, in places the
(2021-07-29). Prepare Now: Global Supply Chains at Risk. Covid Crisis' Engineered Economic Destruction. globalresearch.ca …
(2021-07-29). COVID outbreak in Australia intensifies financial stress and class divide. wsws.org Requests for food parcels, inquiries about financial assistance and online searches for emergency relief have soared since the beginning of the Delta crisis in Sydney.
(2021-07-29). Children Are Safe from COVID-19. "Childhood Vaccination Push Built on Flimsy Evidence" globalresearch.ca
(2021-07-28). UN envoy: 'Political manipulation' won't defeat pandemic. ecns.cn A Chinese envoy to the United Nations on Wednesday rejected "false information" from the United States on the coronavirus' origin, saying that "political manipulation is unpopular, cannot defeat the pandemic and is doomed to failure".
(2021-07-29). The Incalculable Cost Of Cheap Chicken. popularresistance.org The average American consumes more than 100 pounds of chicken meat annually—or 8 billion chickens a year, nationwide. It should come as no surprise then that as the pandemic unfurled across the United States a year ago, poultry disappeared from store shelves as panic-stricken Americans hoarded food in response to reported shortages. While Americans turned to cooking during unprecedented times, there was a human cost for this comfort.
(2021-07-29). Human Unwillingness to Surmount the Pandemic Means It's Unlikely We Will Stop Global Warming. counterpunch.org As I started a week's vacation Friday evening, I happened upon a film called "Homo Sapiens" (2016) by Austrian filmmaker Nikolaus Geyrhalter that features scenes of abandoned human-built structures around the world in the process of being reclaimed by nature. The effect being that of an eschatological science fiction scenario where our civilization has been
(2021-07-29). GDP Rises 6.5 Percent in Second Quarter, Passed Pre-Pandemic Level of Output. cepr.net The profit share of corporate income rose 1.6 percentage points in the first quarter, countering claims of squeezed employers. The economy grew at a 6.5 percent annual rate in the second quarter. This put GDP 0.8 percent above its last pre-pandemic quarter but still leaves it roughly 2.2 percent below its pre-pandemic trend. Productivity Growth …
(2021-07-29). Any form of U.S. military contact with China's Taiwan opposed. ecns.cn A State Council Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson on Thursday voiced firm opposition to any form of military contact between the United States and China's Taiwan region.
(2021-07-28). Tiktok vows to strengthen data security. ecns.cn As part of efforts to strengthen its global data security, the Chinese video-sharing app TikTok has opened its first regional Fusion Centre in Dublin, Ireland, to detect and respond to critical incidents in real-time.
(2021-07-28). China-U.S. relationship at 'new critical juncture': new Chinese ambassador. ecns.cn China's new Ambassador to the United States Qin Gang on Wednesday said the China-U.S. relationship "has once again come to a new critical juncture, facing not only many difficulties and challenges but also great opportunities and potentials."
(2021-07-29). Azerbaijan, Turkey, Pakistan axis: last year Karabakh, this year…. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Afghanistan, Kashmir, the Russian North Caucasus (Chechnya, Dagestan, Ingushetia) and Crimea, Cyprus, Greek islands in the Aegean, perhaps someday China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region. President Ilham Aliyev receives delegation led by Speaker of Pakistan's National Assembly Congratulating the President on the Victory in the 44-day Patriotic War, the Speaker of the National Assembly [of Pakistan] …
(2021-07-29). Milwaukee judge rules probable cause to charge killer cop Joseph Mensah in murder of Jay Anderson, Jr. fightbacknews.org Milwaukee, WI – On the morning of July 28, nearly 50 community members gathered outside a limited capacity courtroom in downtown Milwaukee to await the verdict in a special John Doe hearing. The case being determined was an old one: the June 23, 2016 police murder of Jay Anderson, Jr. | After the initial investigation of the murder, Anderson's killer, former Wauwatosa police officer Joseph Mensah, was cleared of all wrongdoing by Milwaukee County District Attorney John Chisholm. Anderson was Mensah's second victim, and he would go on to murder 17-year-old Alvin Cole in February 2020. | This time, Milwaukee County…
(2021-07-29). Fed maintains money flow to Wall Street. wsws.org According to one asset management chief, Fed chair Jerome Powell could not have been more "dovish" or more "accommodative to the stock market."
(2021-07-29). Biden promotes economic nationalism and union-management collaboration at Mack-Volvo plant in Pennsylvania. wsws.org In remarks, Biden touted economic nationalism and competition against China as well as the corporate solidarity between workers and the corporation.
(2021-07-29). Communique On Brutal NYPD Eviction Of Mutual Aid Hub. popularresistance.org "On Saturday, the super again sent the NYPD to our doorstep. That morning, six people put their bodies on the line to defend The Gym. We put out calls in our networks and on social media in the morning; by the afternoon, dozens of community members had gathered to do the same. The NYPD responded to this show of solidarity with a horrific crackdown that put one comrade in the hospital, 14 in jail, and injured many others. The footage is so brutal that elected officials are now calling for an investigation into the violence. The NYPD entered the storefront with weapons drawn at six unarmed people linking arms [mdas…
(2021-07-29). New York City must provide fully remote learning to protect children and the broader population! wsws.org This statement was passed unanimously at a committee meeting Tuesday, and we will fight for our demands in the weeks and months ahead to ensure that the surge of the Delta variant is fully contained.
(2021-07-29). The 1960s Student Non-Violent Coordinating Committee (SNCC): Gloria Richardson Dandridge and Bob Moses' Monumental Contributions to Civil Rights. globalresearch.ca
(2021-07-29). Sustainable food systems are possible outside corporate agriculture. peoplesdispatch.org The United Nations Food Systems Summit has become one of the most controversial events of this year due to corporate take over. Civil society activists came together during the pre-summit to register their protest…
(2021-07-29). UNESCO Urges End to Border Wall Threatening World Heritage Site, Wildlife in Mexico. globalresearch.ca
(2021-07-29). Inflation Fears, Economic Policy and the Future of the USA. counterpunch.org Larry Summers says he's worried about the US economy, even more than he was worried when he started to sound the alarm in February. The well-known economist and former US treasury secretary said last week, "the focus of concern right now should be on overheating." He's not talking about climate, but about the economy growing
(2021-07-29). Vengeance: Trump's Republicans and the Deepening Culture Wars. counterpunch.org America has long been a nation at war — war against foreigner nations and peoples and war among its own people. While the wars against those foreign may have been bloodier in terms of lives lost, the wars at home have been the most vengeful. Since the nation was first settled, generations of Americas have
(2021-07-29). Video: Urgent Warning About Poisonous Jabs — "An Agonizing Situation" globalresearch.ca
(2021-07-29). 'Hopeless And Dissatisfied': Growing Anger At Iranian Officials As Khuzestan Water Protests Spread. juancole.com By Golnaz Esfandiari and Mohammad Zarghami | — ( RFE/RL) — Analysts say economic desperation and growing frustration in Iranian society have led to angry demonstrations around the country that began with people protesting water shortages in the southwestern province of Khuzestan. "If the society wasn't hopeless, it wouldn't take to the streets. It wouldn't …
(2021-07-29). Nuclear Weapons: Rising Danger. counterpunch.org After a war has ended, historians, elected officials, and faith leaders, no less than the people involved, often raise doubts over whether the outcomes were worth the many horrific costs. But mourning diminishes over time and life for the survivors goes on. Such a recovery from destruction is no longer assured or even likely in
(2021-07-29). Vox Populist: Odd Virus Attacks GOP Governors! progressive.org Having such a delusional governor is embarrassing, but the disease turns downright scary when infected governors try acting on their paranoia.
(2021-07-29). The "Big Four" Companies that Rule the World. globalresearch.ca
(2021-07-29). Ranked-Choice Voting Might Not Be the Solution Progressives Think it Is. progressive.org The New York City mayoral experiment was an incremental change that more or less upholds the status quo.
(2021-07-29). Bob Moses, veteran of Southern civil rights movement, is dead at 86. wsws.org His life and contributions exemplify the achievements as well as the limitations of the mass movement against segregation and for democratic rights.
(2021-07-29). Victoria Nuland: Turkey is NATO partner "deterring the harmful influence of Russia and Iran" antibellum679354512.wordpress.com US' messages to keep Turkey away from Russia ==== As Ukraine simmers, Victoria Nuland is now highest-ranking member of U.S. Foreign Service Ukraine reprised: Victoria Nuland discusses Belarus with Ukrainian official ==== Excerpts from a column by Sedat Ergin, editor-in-chief of Hàºrriyet NATO comes first in the initial category where strong cooperation takes place. Nuland …
(2021-07-29). NHS Queen Elizabeth Hospital held up by props as national maintenance bill reaches £9 billion. wsws.org King's Lynn's Queen Elizabeth Hospital opened in 1980 and was cheaply built as a "best-buy hospital" from prefabricated sections, only meant to last 30 years. It still functions, in an appalling state, as a major hub for around 250,000 people in the communities it services.
(2021-07-29). USW keeping Sudbury strikers in the dark as it resumes bargaining with Vale. wsws.org The union, which previously recommended a concessions-filled contract offer from Vale, has refused to say anything of substance about its ongoing talks with the highly profitable transnational conglomerate.
(2021-07-29). Republicans dismiss accounts of fascist violence, Democrats continue appeals for "unity" wsws.org Tuesday's hearing of the House Select Committee on the January 6 Attack provided harrowing first-hand accounts of the fascist assault on the U.S. Capitol directed by then-President Donald Trump.
(2021-07-29). Tomgram: William Astore, Ten Ways to Create a People's Military. warisacrime.org This article originally appeared at TomDispatch.com. To receive TomDispatch in your inbox three times a week, click here. Seven years after the Soviet Union collapsed in a heap of post-Afghan-War rubble and seven years after President George H.W. Bush fought the First Gulf War against Saddam Hussein's Iraq to what looked like typical all-American success, we …
(2021-07-29). Striking Miners In Alabama. popularresistance.org Miners at Warrior Met Coal in Alabama have been on strike for almost five months, struggling to reverse concessions in pay, health care, and safety. Strikers brought their picket lines from the piney woods of the South to the tony Manhattan offices of three hedge fund shareholders on June 22, and more than 1,000 mine workers and union allies return today to demonstrate outside the offices of the company's largest shareholder, asset manager BlackRock.
(2021-07-29). Six Years on from Malaysia Airlines MH17 Destruction: A Clear Lack of Evidence that Moscow Was Behind It. globalresearch.ca The fighting that erupted in the east of Ukraine can be traced to a US-instituted coup d'état of February 2014 — confirmed by president Obama on CNN when he confided that Washington had "brokered a deal to transition power" in the country, forcing Viktor Yanukovych from office.
(2021-07-29). Bolivia & Peru Open 'Binational Cabinet' With Social Movements. libya360.wordpress.com Kawsachun News Bolivia's President Luis Arce has announced that a 'Binational Cabinet' will be installed with Peru to deal with matters of importance to both countries and where social movements will participate. President Arce attended the inauguration of Pedro Castillo and held a meeting with the new Head of State afterwards. Coming out of the…
(2021-07-29). Immediate Moratorium on the Sale, Transfer and Use of Surveillance Technology. globalresearch.ca …
(2021-07-29). "Our Mission is to Lead the White Races of the World in a Final Crusade…Against Semite-led Untermenschen [subhumans]" covertactionmagazine.com Meet Some of America's Newest Best Friends With barely a whisper of protest from either the media or the American people, Barack Obama and Joe Biden supported and empowered a group of far-right, Nazi-idolizing, Hitler-worshipping, anti-Semitic militias to fight against Russian-backed separatists in Eastern Ukraine. Members of these militias had participated in the violent and …
(2021-07-29). Florida officials stonewall forensic engineers as final victim is named in Surfside condo collapse. wsws.org Positive identification of the pulverized remains of Estelle Hedaya raised the death count to 98, making it one of the deadliest structural disasters in US history.
(2021-07-29). What Though the Field Be Lost: Poet Christopher Kempf's historical view of contemporary America. wsws.org With Milton as his guide, a poet examines present-day America through the lens of Civil War history.
(2021-07-29). Taxing Lifetime Gains Serves Different Fairness Goal Than Estate Tax. inequality.org
(2021-07-29). A Ten Minute Joyride: Capitalism's Endgame and a Radical Imagination for the Future. counterpunch.org "It's easier to imagine the end of the world than the end of capitalism." — Mark Fisher, Capitalist Realism: Is There No Alternative? To say we live in bizarre times would be an understatement. How else could you explain a billionaire, who pays virtually no taxes, launching himself into space in a rocket, releasing 300
(2021-07-29). Flood disaster in Germany: massive damage and growing anger. wsws.org Many areas hit by flooding still lack drinking water and electricity. Mobile phone networks remain widely disrupted. The damage to regional housing and infrastructure runs into the billions.
(2021-07-29). In Nobody's Backyard: Rejecting Geo-Political and Historical Fatalism. libya360.wordpress.com Gerald A. Perreira Except for the hum of US helicopters flying overhead, there was a deafening silence throughout the Caribbean region, during the recent Operation Tradewinds, Progressive and Pan-African forces did not utter a word, as soldiers from Guyana, Brazil, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, Dominican Republic, Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago participated in this region-wide…
(2021-07-29). Haitians Reject Calls For US Military Intervention. popularresistance.org Two weeks after the assassination of Haitian President Jovenel MoàØse, the specter of U.S. military intervention looms large over the island nation. While the Biden administration has rebuffed a request for intervention made by Claude Joseph — a longtime NED asset whom Washington briefly backed as prime minister in the immediate aftermath of the killing — it has not completely ruled out the possibility.
(2021-07-29). Venezuelan BMX Athlete's Bike Stolen Inside Tokyo's Olympic Village. orinocotribune.com Venezuelan BMX freestyle champion Daniel Dhers, one of Venezuela's Olympic hopefuls, reported on the morning of Wednesday, July 28, that his teammate Eddy Alviarez's bicycle was stolen inside the Olympic Village. | In a live broadcast on Instagram, between laughs and full of Venezuelan good humor, Dhers recounted the events. He commented that they were simply following the daily routine of the competitors in this discipline, presented at the Olympics for the first time this year. They went to eat breakfast, and when they were finished, they found that the bicycle of the native of Catia (Caracas), Alviarez, had di…
(2021-07-29). The Broccoli That Ate Port Orford. counterpunch.org When we lived on the coast of Oregon, we had to constantly fertilize the poor, sandy soil to maintain a garden. Also, the area received very high rainfall—100 or more inches on the coast where we lived and 200 inches in the coastal mountains that began at the edge of town, so nutrients were continually
(2021-07-29). Velvet glove, iron fist: Turkish power projection in three continents. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Turkey's soft power laid ground for risk-taking, military gains, former U.S. colonel says "We see a pattern of diplomatic engagement; diplomatic engagement breeds the commercial activity, the commercial activity breeds the military cooperation, and the military cooperation leads to industrial exchanges and in some cases defence and industrial cooperation," [retired U.S. Colonel Rich] Outzen said. …
(2021-07-29). Algerian olympian punished for refusing match with Israeli. electronicintifada.net The IOC used to boycott apartheid. Now it punishes those who resist it.
(2021-07-29). Nature's Own Fuel Could Save Us From the Greenhouse Effect and Electric Grid Failure. scheerpost.com Oregon State University] By Ellen Brown / Original to ScheerPost On July 14, the European Union unveiled sweeping climate change and emissions targets that would, according to Gulf News, mean "the end of the internal combustion engine": The commission's draft would reduce permitted emissions from new passenger cars and light commercial vehicles to zero from 2035 — effectively obliging the industry… |
(2021-07-29). Ben & Jerry's Is Carrying on a Proud Tradition of Boycotts for Human Rights. ips-dc.org Pulling out of Israel's illegal settlements, encouraged by a petition campaign in their home state of Vermont, is consistent with their history — and U.S. public opinion.
(2021-07-29). Georgia awards French military attaché for assisting NATO integration. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com The French officer first thanks Georgia for providing troops for European Union operations in Central Africa, then speaks of air defense cooperation and lastly of bringing the Georgian armed forces "closer to France and NATO standards." NATO members and partners: suppliers of troops for military deployments in conflict and war zones around the world. The …
(2021-07-29). How to Undermine a Diplomatic Triumph. counterpunch.org The true status of current negotiations to reinstate the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) with Iran is unknown to the American public—most of whom are tragically indifferent to the outcome. This is so even though the successful negotiation of this deal with Iran back in 2015 represents one of the greatest triumphs of diplomacy
(2021-07-29). NC Activists Challenge Subsidies For Weapons Maker. popularresistance.org The protesters, including about 50 people and three dogs, marched nine miles to the future plant site — an unusually vibrant display of local resistance to the decades-old sales pitch that undergirds the U.S. military-industrial complex in communities nationwide: that ethics and profligate public spending should be overlooked in exchange for producing jobs.
(2021-07-29). ALEC Meeting Queues Up The GOP's Culture Wars. popularresistance.org The Annual Meeting kicked off on Monday with an "exclusive, invitation-only academy" for state lawmakers with the dark money voter suppression group the Honest Elections Project, where ALEC politicians were "to discuss the implementation of new election legislation" with three secretaries of state, among other "fun and educational" events, the Center for Media and Democracy (CMD) reported.
(2021-07-29). Drone Whistleblower Gets 45 Months in Prison for Revealing Ongoing US War Crimes. zcomm.org On July 27, a federal district court judge in Alexandria, Virginia, sentenced former U.S. Air Force intelligence analyst Daniel Hale to 45 months in prison for revealing evidence of U.S. war crimes…
(2021-07-29). Papers Instead of Human Lives: The Sentencing of Daniel Hale. counterpunch.org In May 2019, the US District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, that famous bastion of anti-whistleblowing fervour, unsealed an indictment charging former intelligence analyst Daniel Everett Hale with five counts of providing classified information to a reporter. The first four focused on obtaining national defense information, retaining and transmitting that information, causing the
(2021-07-29). Drone Whistleblower Daniel Hale Sentenced to 45 Months in Prison 'For Exposing U.S. War Crimes'. towardfreedom.org "His crime was telling this truth: 90% of those killed by U.S. drones are bystanders, not the intended targets," said Edward Snowden. "He should have been given a medal."
(2021-07-29). Medicare For All, the Squad and the DSA: Who Controls Whom? counterpunch.org For the past six years, the liberal-progressives who persist in trying to change the Democratic Party "from the inside" after almost 50 years of resounding failure (McGovern, Jesse Jackson, Howard Dean, Dennis Kucinich, et. al. ad infinitum) have been bragging about reaching a pinnacle of success following the Bernie Sanders 2015-16 presidential campaign. This has
(2021-07-29). Day 7 of the Samidoun Delegation to Lebanon: Ain el-Helweh refugee camp. samidoun.net 
On Wednesday, 28 28 July 2021, the Ghassan Kanafani Brigade, the Samidoun delegation to Lebanon, spent its seventh day in Lebanon in the city of Saida, specifically in the Ain el-Helweh refugee camp. Ain el-Helweh refugee camp is populated by 100,000 refugees, of which 90-95% are Palestinians. All of them are located in an area of 1 square kilometer. The camp was created in 1948/1949 to shelter all those Palestinians who were forcibly displaced from Palestine during the Zionist ethnic cleansing in 1948 (the Nakba). During the war in Lebanon, many other refugees from other camps, as well as Lebanese who had been d…
(2021-07-29). Lebanon and Tunisia: Educated Populations, Troubled Economies. globalresearch.ca
(2021-07-29). 'We're proud Jews': Ben & Jerry's co-founders say there's nothing 'anti-Semitic' about ice cream embargo of Israeli settlements. rt.com 
Ben & Jerry's co-founders have pushed back against claims of anti-Semitism following the company's decision to stop offering its ice cream products in Israeli-occupied Palestinian territories, noting that they themselves are Jews. | Writing in the New York Times, Bennett Cohen and Jerry Greenfield said they were "proud Jews" who view Israel's occupation of the West Bank as a barrier to peace. | "It's possible to support Israel and oppose some of its policies, just as we've opposed policies of the US government. As such, we unequivocally support the decision of the company to end business in the occupied territ…
(2021-07-29). IDF Soldiers Shoot And Kill 11-Year-Old Palestinian Boy Sitting In His Father's Car. southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | On July 28th, Israel Defense Forces soldiers Mohammad Mo'ayyad Bahjat Abu Sara, 11, was shot and killed by Israeli forces around 3 p.m. as he sat in his father's car near the entrance to the town of Beit Ummar located north of Hebron, according to information collected by Defense for Children Intern…
(2021-07-29). Israeli Forces Injure 100 Palestinian Protestors in Beita. imemc.org 
More than 100 Palestinians were injured, Wednesday, when the occupation army suppressed a demonstration to condemn the Israeli forces' killing of Shadi Omar Lutfi Salim in Beita town, south of Nablus, in northern occupied West Bank. According to the head of the Emergency and Ambulance Department at the Palestinian Red Crescent Society (PRCS), Ahmad Jibril, …
(2021-07-29). 31 July, NYC: Honor the Martyrs of Palestine Memorial and Rally. samidoun.net 
Saturday, 31 July 4: 30 pm 72nd St and 5th Ave Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, NY Info: www.instagram.com/p/CR2dxDhCyM-/ ALL OUT THIS Saturday in Bay Ridge Brooklyn at 4: 30 PM for a memorial and rally to honor the martyrs of Palestine. As Palestine disappears from the headlines and people begin to go to back to turning a blind eye, we must remind the world what we are fighting for. The genocide against the Palestinian people is ongoing and every day there are more martyrs, prisoners, injured and displaced Palestinians, and the list goes on and on. We must take a moment to honor our martyrs, to say their names, and to…
(2021-07-29). Army Detains 11 Palestinians, Including a Minor in the West Bank. imemc.org 
RAMALLAH, July 28, 2021 (WAFA) — Israeli forces Wednesday overnight detained at least 11 Palestinians from various parts of the West Bank, according to local sources. They said that Israeli forces rounded up two brothers after breaking into their houses in Ta'amreh area, east of Bethlehem. They also detained a father along with his teenage …
(2021-07-29). Israeli Soldiers Injure Several Palestinians Near Hebron. imemc.org 
Israeli soldiers injured, on Wednesday evening, several Palestinians during protests in 'Aseeda area in Beit Ummar town, north of the southern West Bank city of Hebron. Media sources said several army jeeps invaded the town and attacked Palestinian protesters with a barrage of gas bombs, concussion grenades, and rubber-coated steel bullets. They added that several …
(2021-07-29). Taking action for Palestine. thecanary.co
| Video transcript | What kind of democracy do we live in when 1 million people go out to oppose a war, and they still go and kill innocent civilians? Enough…
(2021-07-29). Sunday 8/1: Virtual Book Launch – In My Mother's Footsteps: A Palestinian Refugee Returns Home. indybay.org
(2021-07-29). Headlines for July 29, 2021. democracynow.org Senate Votes to Open Debate on $1.2T Infrastructure Bill, WTO Fails to Agree on Waiving IP Rights for COVID Vaccines, Vaccination Mandates Expand Across the Nation, Report: Pandemic Aid Helped Poverty Fall by 45%, But Gains May Be Just Temporary, Pelosi Argues Against Broad-Based Student Debt Cancellation, Peru: Pedro Castillo Sworn In, Vows to Be Champion of the Poor, Israeli Forces Shoot Dead 12-Year-Old Palestinian Boy in West Bank, Israel Launches Campaign Against Ben & Jerry's, But Some U.S. Jewish Groups Back Ice Cream Maker, Macron: Polynesians Owed "Debt" for French Nuclear Tests, U.S. and Russia Hold Nuc…
(2021-07-29). Let Cuba Live—The movement standing up to Biden's maximum pressure campaign. mronline.org 
On July 22, U.S. President Joe Biden and his Vice President Kamala Harris released a "fact sheet" on U.S. "measures" against Cuba. The release from the White House said that Cuba was a "top priority for the Biden-Harris administration."
(2021-07-29). Cuba's Cultural Counter-Revolution: US Gov't-Backed Rappers, Artists Gain Fame as 'Catalyst for Current Unrest'. orinocotribune.com 
By Max Blumenthal — Jul 25, 2021 | Painting itself as a grassroots collective of artists fighting for freedom of expression, the San Isidro Movement has become a key weapon in the US government's assault on the Cuban revolution. | "My people need Europe, my people need Europe to point out the abuser," Yotuel, a Spain-based Cuban rapper, proclaimed in an EU parliament event convened by right-wing legislators before handing the mic over to Venezuelan coup leader Juan Guaidó. Days later, Yotuel held a Zoom call with State Department officials to discuss "Patria y Vida," the anti-communist rap anthem he helped a…
(2021-07-29). Mexico president blasts 'inhumane' US sanctions against Cuba. en.mehrnews.com Mexico President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador has scoffed at the notion that Mexico should honor a US-imposed embargo on Cuba, as his country sends aid to the island in defiance of Washington's suffocating economic bans.
(2021-07-29). Cuba no está sola a pesar de la política genocida de los vecinos del norte, afirman cubanos residentes en el exterior. cubadebate.cu Los cubanos, pueblo noble, culto y valiente, llamamos a la Paz, siendo consecuentes con nuestros orígenes. Sólo corresponderá a sus ciudadanos dilucidar y resolver los problemas de la Nación, en un clima de armonía y libertad, de dignidad y justicia, de trabajo y creación, inclusivo y participativo, al que todos podemos contribuir con respeto y compromiso con el futuro.
(2021-07-29). Western Left Intellectuals and Their Love Affair with the Attempted 'Color Revolution' in Cuba. orinocotribune.com By Josh Bergeron — Jul 26, 2021 | Chicago, IL — Noam Chomsky, Gilbert Achcar, Paul Le Blanc, Suzi Weissman, Tithi Bhattacharya, Charlie Post, Robert Brenner, Gayatri Spivak, Alex Callinicos, Ashley Smith, Eric Toussaint, Marc Cooper, Etienne Balibar. These are a handful of the over 500 signatories on an open letter directed to the blockaded Cuban government on July 12 demanding "respect for the democratic rights of all Cuban people" and the release of "dissident Marxist" Frank García Hernández and his comrades from jail after the protests of July 11. | These signatories are high-profile academic sociali…
(2021-07-29). Our Solidarity with Cuba on Moncada Day Must Include our "Moncada Assault" on the Mainstream Media. orinocotribune.com By Nino Pagliccia — Jul 27, 2021 | Reading the history of Cuba is like witnessing an account of self-determination, resolution and passion for freedom and sovereignty. We must keep this in mind if we want to understand what is behind the resolution to resist after more than 60 years of criminal US blockade and the passive complicity of the Canadian government. Patria o Muerte (Homeland or Death) is not just a slogan. It is a collective reminder that there is no "third way". But Cubans always choose Homeland and defy Death. | Cuba has a harsh and long history from the days of the Spanish colonisation, the kil…
(2021-07-29). Infant Mortality: a look at how Cuba and Venezuela ranked in 1980. zcomm.org In 1980, Venezuela's infant mortality rate ranked 58th best in the world, far below Cuba, whose infant mortality rate was 28th that year. Infant mortality is a basic Venezuela's infant mortality rate in 1980 was more than twice as high as that in Cuba — all according to the 2018 version of UNICEF data.
(2021-07-29). Our Solidarity with Cuba on Moncada Day Must Include our 'Moncada Assault' on the Mainstream Media. orinocotribune.com By Nino Pagliccia — Jul 27, 2021 | Cuba has a harsh and long history from the days of the Spanish colonisation, the killings of indigenous people, slavery, etc. that finally took a major turn for socialist gains in the mid-20th century. | Cubans fought two wars to become independent from Spain in the 19th century. Those wars were the crucible in which heroes were forged. José Martí was one such hero, killed in battle in 1895, that still symbolises today the courageous revolutionary spirit of Cubans. | When Cubans had practically achieved their goal to defeat Spanish domination with much human sacrifice at th…
(2021-07-29). The US has No Business Lecturing Cuba About 'Free and Fair' Elections. orinocotribune.com By Peter Bolton — Jul 27, 2021 | In the weeks following the protests in Cuba on July 11 questions about how US President Joe Biden would react have dominated headlines. On July 22, Biden seemingly put speculation to rest by announcing that his administration will add a further set of sanctions to the already existing economic embargo. The new sanctions will apply to various figures in the Cuban armed forces as well as Cuba's Special National Brigade, which is alleged to have engaged in heavy-handed tactics against protesters. The move represents a stunning rebuke to his party's small progressive wing, which…
(2021-07-29). Military Situation In Syria On July 29, 2021 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | On July 29, Russia reported that Idlib militants violated the ceasefire regime in Greater Idlib 27 times: 14 — in Idlib province, 6 — in Latakia province, 6 — in Hama province, 1 — in Aleppo province | On July 29, SAA artillery reportedly shelled Dara al-Balad district in Daraa city | On July 29, clashes between the SAA and the former rebels were reported in the Yadudah and Daraa areas | On July 29, multiple checkpoints in eastern and western Daraa…
(2021-07-29). Goods And Passengers Transfer Between Syria And Jordan Facilitated. southfront.org 
Illustrative Image | Written by Khaled Iskef. | An informed source from Syrian Interior Ministry reported that "Syrian trucks and mobile refrigerators are allowed to pass through Jordan to the Arabian Gulf Countries with no need to use Jordanian vehicles." | The source explained that the interior minister, General Mohammad Khaled al-Rahmon, agreed during a phone call with his Jordanian counterpart Mazen al-Faraya on the joint coordination to facilitate the transit of goods and passengers between the two countries. | Accord…
(2021-07-29). Syrian Army Kicks Off Military Operation In Daraa To Subdue Local Fighters (Videos, Photos). southfront.org 
Illustrative image . | Early on July 29, the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) launched a military operation to enter and secure Daraa al-Balad, the southern part of Daraa city. | The operation, which is being led by the elite 4th Division, is meant to subdue former rebels in Daraa al-Balad, who sabotage a recent
(2021-07-29). Heavy Russian Airstrikes Hit Greater Idlib As Militants Continue To Violate Ceasefire (Videos, Photos). southfront.org 
2712070 10/04/2015 Russian servicemen attach a Kh-25 high-precision missile to a Su-24 aircraft at the Khmeimim airbase in Syria. Dmitriy Vinogradov/RIA Novosti | On July 29, warplanes of the Russian Aerospace Forces carried out a series of airstrikes on the northwestern Syrian region of Greater Idlib, where militants continue to violate the ceasefire agreement that was brokered by Russia and Turkey last year. | The Russian airstrikes targeted militants' positions near the towns of al-Bara, Mareian and Eh…
(2021-07-29). The Downing of Malaysian Airlines MH17: The Quest for Truth and Justice. Review of the Evidence. globalresearch.ca The MH17 Inquiry has been conducted in an insidious fashion. Important pieces of evidence including eye witness reports, audio & video material transmitted through Ukraine Intelligence (SBU) have been manipulated or excluded from the Dutch inquiry, which largely endorses Washington's accusations directed against Moscow.
(2021-07-29). Indigenous Americans Demand a Reckoning with Brutal Colonial History. zcomm.org From Canada to Colombia, protests erupt against legacies of violence, exploitation and cultural erasure…
(2021-07-29). Secretary Haaland to welcome totem pole at DC event on National Mall. indybay.org Event is part of cross-country tour of Indigenous sacred sites…
(2021-07-29). Israel to offer Covid booster shot for over-60s, PM Bennett says amid vaccine efficacy worries. rt.com 
Israel is set to roll out a scheme to give a third Covid jab to people aged over 60, Prime Minister Naftali Bennett has announced, in a bid to increase protection amid fears vaccine efficacy diminishes over time. | The Health Ministry
(2021-07-29). Priest gagged for saying Canada residential-school victims lied about abuse for 'extra money' & joke about SHOOTING church vandals. rt.com 
A Catholic priest has been barred from speaking publicly by a Canadian archdiocese, after accusing residential-school survivors of lying about sexual abuse to get more money, and of speaking about wanting to shoot church vandals. | The inflammatory statements, made over a number of weeks by Father Rhéal Forest at St. Emile Roman Catholic Church in Winnipeg, were even shared on the church's Facebook page, but have since been taken down. | During a mass on July 10, Forest said the survivors lied about being sexually abused in a ploy to receive more money in the settlement process with the federal governme…
(2021-07-29). Julio Mayora Rewards Venezuela a Silver Medal in Weightlifting at Tokyo Olympics — Dedicates to Hugo Chávez (Videos). orinocotribune.com 
Caracas, July 28, 2021 (OrinocoTribune.com)—This Wednesday, July 28, Venezuelan sportsperson Julio Rubén Mayora Pernía won a silver medal in weightlifting in the 73 kg category. This is the first medal for Venezuela at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Julio Mayora is the second Venezuelan to win a medal in weightlifting; the first was Israel Rubio in Athens 2004. | Mayora Pernía, 26, who comes from the Santa Eduviges neighborhood of Catia La Mar in La Guaira state, lifted 346 kg in total (156 kg in snatch and 190 kg in clean and jerk). The gold medal went to Shi Zhiyong of the People's Republic of China, who lifted…
(2021-07-29). Two Rockets Target U.S. Embassy In Baghdad In Rejection Of "Training Mission" southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | In the early hours of July 29th, at least two rockets were fired towards the US Embassy in Baghdad's heavily fortified Green Zone. | According to Iraq's Saberin News, the rockets were fired at the Third al-Tawheed Base in the US embassy, with the base's air defense system and rocket alarm failing to get activated. | Russia Today, citing its correspondent in Baghdad, also reported that the embassy was targeted with two "Katyusha rockets." | No group has claimed re…
(2021-07-29). Military Capacity Of The Turkish Republic. southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | Written by Colonel S. IVANOV, Leading Researcher, Center for International Security, IMEMO RAN. Originally published in Foreign Military Review 2021 #3, translated exclusively for SouthFront | Over the past decade, the Republic of Turkey has made significant progress in many areas and has become a powerful regional power. This was supported by its important geographical position at the junction of world communications of the Middle East, Asia and Europe, a transit country for hydrocarbons…
(2021-07-29). Saudi-led Coalition Intercept Another Suicide Drone Ahead Of Major Announcement By Houthis. southfront.org 
Illustrative image, source: the Houthis media wing | Late on July 28, the Saudi-led coalition intercepted a suicide drone launched from Yemen, allegedly by the Houthis (Ansar Allah). | In a statement shared by the Saudi Press Agency, the coalition said that the drone was shot down over the southern region of Saudi Arabia. | "We are taking operational measures to protect civilians and deal with any imminent threat," the brief statement reads. | Earlier on the same day, the coalition announced that its air-defense means h…
(2021-07-29). As Delta Variant Spreads, the "Honor System" for Masking Hasn't Worked. truthout.org 
The highly contagious Delta variant is causing a rise in cases around the world, from the Olympics in Tokyo to Russia, Indonesia and the U.S. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued new guidelines suggesting that people resume wearing masks indoors, but state and local officials are not legally required to implement CDC guidelines. Dr. Leana Wen, an emergency physician and former Baltimore health commissioner, says she supports the new CDC guidelines because an "honor system" of trusting…
(2021-07-29). Russia To Produce Two Il-96-400M Doomsday Plane Placeholders. southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | The Russia Aerospace Forces are about to get two brand-new airborne command post Il-96-400M planes. | This type of aircraft is more famous by its nickname the "Doomsday plane". The work on the first prototype of the Il-96-400M has been ongoing for several years. | It is a modernized version of the Il-96 long-haul, wide-body civilian jetliner. An Il-96 variant currently operates as President Vladimir Putin's primary means of travel by air…
(2021-07-29). Military Situation In Afghanistan On July 29, 2021 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | On July 28, Taliban attacked Afghan Army positions in Muhamad Aghah district in Logar province | On July 28, the Afghan Army repelled Taliban attack to Dara Suf district in Samangan province | On July 28, clashes between the Afghan Army and Taliban continued in the Korakh area in Herat province | On July 29, clashes between the Afghan Army and Taliban continued to the west and south of Kandahar city | 171 Taliban militants were killed and 143 others were wounded as…
(2021-07-29). Trump Pushed Then-DOJ Head Rosen Daily to Probe False Fraud Claims in Late 2020. truthout.org 
Former President Donald Trump launched a "personal pressure campaign" against then-acting Attorney General Jeffrey Rosen in the final weeks of his presidency to pressure the Department of Justice (DOJ) to launch an investigation into unsubstantiated claims of fraud in the 2020 presidential election, according to The Washington Post.
(2021-07-29). Military Situation In Yemen On July 29, 2021 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | The Liaison and Coordination Officers' Operations Room (loyal to Ansar Allah) reported 204 ceasefire violations in al-Hudaydah during the past 24 hours | On July 28, Saudi-led coalition warplanes conducted 7 airstrikes on the Dhaher district | On July 28, Saudi-led coalition warplanes conducted 12 airstrikes on the Rahbah district | On July 28, Saudi-led coalition warplanes conducted 3 airstrikes on the Nate district | On July 28, Saudi-led coalition warplanes conducted 4 air…
(2021-07-29). Conflict grows as President MoàØse buried in Haiti. workers.org 
Demonstrators march in Port-au-Prince on February 14, 2021, to protest against the government of President Jovenel Moise. Wearing a Kevlar bulletproof vest, Martine MoàØse praised her late spouse, assassinated President Jovenel MoàØse, at his July 23 funeral in Cap-HaàØtien, for "defending the poorest against the cupidity of the elites" and . . . |
(2021-07-29). Bill Gates, Big Pharma block vaccines to the Global South. workers.org 
July 14 protest outside Pfizer headquarters, New York. The COVID-19 death rate continues to be high worldwide, especially as the virus ravages the developing world. A recent study reveals India's death toll could be 3.4 to 4.7 million people, with the official death toll of 414,000 being a vast undercount. . . . |
(2021-07-29). The Heat: Latin American going left. america.cgtn.com 
As Peru shifts to the left after the presidential election, could this signal a broad shift to the left in Latin America?>
(2021-07-29). Just Two Days Before It Expires, Biden Announces Eviction Moratorium Will End. truthout.org 
Just before the federal eviction moratorium is set to end on Saturday, President Joe Biden announced Thursday that he will allow it to expire despite calls from housing advocates to extend it. | The White House said that Biden
(2021-07-29). Conservative Democrats Are Endangering Humanity. Exhibit A: Kyrsten Sinema. truthout.org 
For a while now, it seemed as if the interminable negotiations over President Biden's massive infrastructure proposals would come to nothing. Many, myself most definitely included, believed the Republicans would play rope-a-dope with the bill until the August recess, at which point the process would collapse as all congressional eyes turned to the 2022 midterms. | Then, all of a sudden, it happened… or at least some of it did, but we don't know which parts, because the bill isn't actually writt…
(2021-07-29). GOP's Kinzinger Tells CNN "Nobody Actually Believes the Election Was Stolen" truthout.org 
Donald Trump's Big Lie about the 2020 election was once a Republicans in Congress didn't have to follow suit, but they did and have been repeating the lies about the election for months. Even after their lives were put in danger on January 6 by…
(2021-07-29). FL Counties Impose Mask Mandates Despite Threat From DeSantis to Invalidate Them. truthout.org 
Local government officials in Florida are issuing new rules in their areas that will require some residents to mask up in certain indoor locations and county workers to get vaccinated, a move that could challenge a law signed by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis earlier this year. |
(2021-07-29). Five Killed In Iraqi Military Helicopter Crash (Video). southfront.org 
Illustrative image. | On July 29, five Iraqi service members, including two pilots, were killed when their helicopter crashed in the northern province of Saladin. | In a statement, the Iraqi Security Media Cell said that the military helicopter, a Mi-17, crashed near the town of Amerli in the early hours of the morning while it was carrying out a "combat mission". | "The helicopter was carrying pilot Colonel Osama Tariq Abd Obaid, pilot Major Ali Fadel Ghadban, Warrant Officer Louay Hatem Farhan, Warrant Officer Atheer Fayez I…
(2021-07-29). Progressives Reject Watered Down Reconciliation Bill in Rebuttal to Sinema. truthout.org 
After Sen. Kyrsten Sinema (D-Arizona) "Progressives have been clear from the beginning: a small and narrow bipartisan infrastructure bill does not have a path forw…
(2021-07-29). Iraqi 'Resistance' Group Attacked Four US Supply Convoys In Dhi Qar, Al-Diwaniyah & Babylon (Video, Photos). southfront.org 
File image. | On July 29, four convoys moving logistic supplies and equipment for the US-led coalition came under attack in different parts of Iraq. | The first convoy was targeted in the southern province of Dhi Qar, the second and third in the southern province of al-Diwaniyah and the last one in the central province of Babylon. All four convoys were targeted with explosive devices only a few minutes apart. | A pro-Iranian group known as Saryat Qasim al-Jabbarin [The Breaker of Titans Company] claimed resp…
(2021-07-29). Latest Law Pod UK: Care orders and newborn babies. ukhumanrightsblog.com 
In the second of their series of family law podcasts, Clare Ciborowska and Richard Ager of 1 Crown Office Row Brighton discuss the vexed area of care proceedings where it is considered necessary to take a baby away from its mother for the infant's safety. The law on newborns is pretty thin and the social …
(2021-07-29). Three DPR Fighters Killed, One Injured In Eastern Ukraine's Most Recent Escalation. southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | On July 29th, in yet another escalation, three DPR fighters were killed and one was seriously injured in shelling by the Ukrainian Armed Forces. | Soldiers of the UAF's 93rd Mechanized Brigade carried out shelling with 120-mm artillery on Novaya Marievka and as a result struck DPR positions."We strongly recommend that the Kiev soldiers refuse to carry out the criminal orders of the command and observe the ceasefire in order to save their lives. We urgently demand an immediate res…
(2021-07-29). Selected Articles: #Yes, It's a "Killer Vaccine". They Are Killing Our Children. globalresearch.ca 
By #Yes, It's A Killer Vaccine. That message should be loud and clear. Our children are being killed. We call on our …
(2021-07-29). "We Can't Trust the Unvaccinated": Dr. Leana Wen on Vaccine Mandates & How to Stop the Delta Variant. democracynow.org 
The highly contagious Delta variant is causing a rise in cases around the world, from the Olympics in Tokyo to Russia, Indonesia and the U.S. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued new guidelines suggesting that people resume wearing masks indoors, but state and local officials are not legally required to implement CDC guidelines. Dr. Leana Wen, an emergency physician and former Baltimore health commissioner, says she supports the new CDC guidelines because an "honor system" of trusting people to wear masks unless they were vaccinated clearly did not work. "We know that we can't trust the unvac…
(2021-07-29). "This Is Not a Climate Bill": Leah Stokes on Why Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal Doesn't Go Far Enough. democracynow.org 
Senate Democrats have announced that they have joined with 17 Republicans to vote in favor of taking up a $1.2 trillion infrastructure deal. The plan includes new spending on climate and environment measures, but critics say it falls far short of what is needed. Democrats say they hope to include additional climate measures in a $3.5 trillion reconciliation package that could advance without being blocked by a Republican filibuster if it is backed by all 50 Democrats. Climate and energy policy researcher Leah Stokes says the bipartisan bill does include positive measures but nowhere near enough. "There are some g…
(2021-07-29). US Charities Illegally Funding Illegal Israeli Settlements. indybay.org In a July 22, 2021 letter to Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, Reps. Tlaib, Bush, Carson, McCollum, Ocasio-Cortez, Pocan and Pressley demanded that Yellen investigate the illegal activities of pro-Israel charities in funding illegal Israeli settlements. See ccrjustice.org/reps-tlaib-ocasio-cortez-carson-betty-mccollum-pocan-pressley-and-bush-seek-treasury-dept…
(2021-07-29). It is Time to Call Republican Rejection of Vaccines and Masks what it is: Selfish. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — The Washington Post reports that the rate of coronavirus infections is twice as high in Trump-voting counties as in Biden-voting ones. And ABC News reports that the US now has the highest average daily number of new coronavirus cases in the world.. Only about 57% of Americans ages 12 and …
(2021-07-29). Confessions of an Ecumenical Leftist. zcomm.org When movements are eating each other alive, the fascists win. Let's avoid that fate…
(2021-07-29). Julian Assange's Ecuadorian citizenship revoked. wsws.org Assange's lawyer, Carlos Poveda, will appeal the "purely political" decision, which he argued was based on unsubstantiated allegations. He commented, "More than the importance of nationality, it is a matter of respecting rights and following due process in withdrawing nationality."
(2021-07-29). Hours After Pelosi Comments, Pressley Says Biden Clearly 'Has the Authority' to Cancel Student Debt. commondreams.org There is "a significant number of lives that can be saved if you pursue climate policies that are more aggressive than the business-as-usual scenario."
(2021-07-29). Video: Daraa's Month-long Saga Comes to an End. globalresearch.ca
(2021-07-29). US Jobless Hits 400,000 Mark Second Week in Row Amid COVID-19 Challenges – Labor Dept. sputniknews.com WASHINGTON, (Sputnik) – US jobless claims stood at 400,000 and above for a second week in a row, according to Labor Department data on Thursday that suggested a continued challenge for the labor market recovery amid the coronavirus pandemic.
(2021-07-28). UNICEF, Sinovac agree to supply more COVID-19 vaccines to developing countries. ecns.cn The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has recently signed an agreement with the Chinese firm Sinovac to supply developing countries with more COVID-19 vaccines via the COVAX mechanism.
(2021-07-28). COVAX begins offering Sinovac jabs from Aug. ecns.cn The COVAX vaccine equity scheme is on course to begin deliveries in the developing world of COVID-19 vaccines from Sinovac from August.
(2021-07-28). Inhaled vaccine shows signs of promise. ecns.cn A two-dose inhaled COVID-19 vaccine developed by Chinese researchers appears to be safe and capable of eliciting strong immune responses comparable to those of its one-dose injected counterpart.
(2021-07-29). Deaths from COVID Vaccines Are 407% Higher than All Cumulative Previously Reported Deaths from Other Vaccines. globalresearch.ca
(2021-07-29). 'Poverty Is a Policy Choice': Study Projects Covid Aid Will Cut US Poverty Nearly in Half. commondreams.org "Together we can choose one-planet prosperity over one-planet misery."
(2021-07-29). Tuesday 7/27: Teachers to Protest Forced Return to In-Person Learning as Covid Cases Spike. indybay.org West Contra Costa School District, 1108 Bissell Ave., Richmond…
(2021-07-29). Pandemic fuels rise in anti-Asian racism. greenleft.org.au A second report on COVID-19-driven anti-Asian racism by the Asian Australian Alliance makes chilling reading. Pip Hinman reports.
(2021-07-29). Mayo Clinic Q&A podcast: Tips to stay healthy while working from home. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The COVID-19 pandemic has forced people to readjust in many ways, including some companies shifting to remote work. Working from a home office has its benefits, but it also comes with quite a few challenges. Virtual offices mean added screen time which can lead to eye strain, ear problems and too much time sitting in one place. Living and working in the same space also can lead to challenges with setting boundaries and having an…
(2021-07-29). Mayo Clinic announces next phase of vaccination requirements for COVID-19. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Guided by its values and deep commitment to patients, Mayo Clinic is requiring all employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or complete a declination process by Sept. 17. "We are proud of our staff's high vaccination rates and are grateful that the vast majority have embraced the opportunity to get vaccinated," says Gianrico Farrugia, M.D., Mayo Clinic's president and CEO. "Our patients expect to be safe when they come to Mayo Clinic, and we…
(2021-07-29). [Research Paper] Reproductive health crisis during waves one and two of the COVID-19 pandemic in India: Incidence and deaths from severe maternal complications in more than 202,000 hospital births. thelancet.com Our study supports the legitimacy of the calls made to maintain sexual and reproductive health services as essential services during the pandemic. Lessons learnt should be used to avert the ongoing reproductive health crisis while India plans to manage a third wave of the pandemic.
(2021-07-29). Strong immune response underlies acute kidney injury related to COVID-19. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Mayo Clinic researchers have found that acute kidney injury associated with COVID-19 resembles sepsis-caused kidney injury, and the immune response triggered by the infection plays a pivotal role. The findings, published in Mayo Clinic Proceedings, also suggest that mitochondrial dysfunction — a loss of function in cellular energy production — is commonly found in kidney injury related to COVID-19. More than one-third of hospitalized COVID-19 patients report acute kidney injury, and sudden…
(2021-07-29). Bolivia: Patients' or patents' rights in the times of the pandemic? peoplesdispatch.org The Bolivian government reached an agreement with Biolyse, a Canadian drug manufacturer, to produce additional doses of COVID-19 vaccines if a compulsory license is issued. However, their efforts have been blocked by the interest of patent-holders profiteering on the pandemic.
(2021-07-29). Hesitant about COVID-19 vaccine development? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Some people may be hesitant to be vaccinated for COVID-19 because they think COVID-19 vaccines were developed too quickly. But today's successes are the result of many years of coronavirus research. "To say that these messenger RNA vaccines were only developed in the past year would be erroneous," says Dr. Gregory Poland, an infectious diseases expert and head of Mayo Clinic's Vaccine Research Group. "I know some people are hesitant and they might be fearful over some of the headlines they…
(2021-07-29). Monoclonal antibodies help COVID-19 patients avoid hospitalization. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. ‚Äï In a large observational study, Mayo Clinic researchers have shown that two monoclonal antibodies administered separately helped prevent hospitalization in high-risk patients who became infected with COVID-19. The study also showed more hospitalizations were observed among patients with more comorbidities. The findings appear in The Journal of Infectious Diseases. "The real-world data reported in this study confirm what has been seen in clinical trials involving a placebo," says Raymund Razonable, M.D., a…
(2021-07-29). COVID-19 vaccine urgency as delta variant continues to spread. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Viruses constantly change through mutation, and new variants of viruses are expected to occur. Multiple variants of the virus that causes COVID-19 have been documented, including a highly transmittable form of COVID-19 known as the delta variant. The delta variant, which was first seen in December 2020 in India, is spreading globally. It's more contagious than the previous strains that have been detected in the U.S. It's also causing more severe illness.Dr. Melanie Swift, co-chair of Mayo Clinic's…
(2021-07-29). Emergency department visits related to opioid overdoses up significantly during COVID-19 pandemic. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Emergency department visit rates because of an opioid overdose increased by 28.5% across the U.S. in 2020, compared to 2018 and 2019, recent Mayo Clinic research finds. Emergency visits overall decreased by 14% last year, while visits because of an opioid overdose increased by 10.5%. The result: Opioid overdoses were responsible for 0.32 out of 100 visits, or 1 in every 313 visits, which is up from 0.25, or 1 in every…
(2021-07-29). Big Pharma Monopolies Make Cost of Global Vaccination Against Covid-19 5 Times Costlier Than Needed: Report. commondreams.org "Eradicating poverty is not a utopian fantasy, it's a policy option."
(2021-07-29). Jubilee USA Statement on World Trade Organization Meeting. indybay.org The World Trade Organization closed two-day meetings on pandemic response policies that included a proposal to temporarily wave COVID vaccine patents.
(2021-07-29). Mayo Clinic Q&A podcast: Telemedicine before and after orthopedic surgery. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org In health care, one of the biggest changes during the COVID-19 pandemic was the expansion of telemedicine. Virtual visits have been used in many specialties, including orthopedics and orthopedic surgery. While the use telemedicine escalated out of necessity during the pandemic, Dr. Shawn O'Driscoll, a Mayo Clinic orthopedic surgeon, believes its use will continue to be used going forward. "I think that the advantages to patients are really going to be the driving forces behind…
(2021-07-29). Unvaccinated people at highest risk of being infected by delta variant. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org A highly transmittable form of COVID-19 known as the delta variant is spreading globally. Now a subvariant known as delta-plus has been identified. "Delta-plus just means that there's been an additional mutation in the delta variant," says Dr. Gregory Poland, an infectious diseases physician and researcher at Mayo Clinic. "We have not really seen that take off yet. And that's probably because it's being outcompeted by the delta variant. If you look at the original virus and…
(2021-07-29). Bosnia's weak health system is the cause of the highest mortality rate in West Balkans. peoplesdispatch.org Bosnia and Herzegovina has registered the highest Covid-19 mortality rate in the West Balkans, as a health system weakened by budget cuts could not respond to the pressure. This difficult situation has only been made worse by limited access to vaccines.
(2021-07-29). Human trafficking: UN chief calls for action as COVID leaves 'many millions' more vulnerable. news.un.org UN Secretary General António Guterres on Thursday urged States to take action against human trafficking, where a third of all victims are children.
(2021-07-29). Witchcraft killings of people with albinism have risen during the COVID-19 pandemic, says UN expert. news.un.org People being plunged into poverty during the COVID-19 pandemic has led to an increase in the killing of people with albinism, the outgoing UN appointed independent expert said on Thursday.
(2021-07-29). "Climate Change" and the "Great Reset", From COP26 to COVID19: The Fallacy of Predictive Models and a Return to Real Thinking. globalresearch.ca
(2021-07-29). Más de la mitad de los mexicanos confían en el presidente AMLO. telesurtv.net El secretario de la Función Pública de México informó que desde 2019, la confianza en el presidente se ha incrementado de un 25 a 51 por ciento.
(2021-07-29). Declaran emergencia ante intentos de desestabilización en Bolivia. telesurtv.net Huarachi declaró la emergencia ante el nulo reconocimiento de la oposición boliviana del dictamen pericial sobre el proceso electoral de 2019.
(2021-07-29). Capitol Police to Arrest House Staffers, Visitors Not Wearing Masks After CDC Policy Reversal. sputniknews.com The new guidelines from the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) come as the number of new coronavirus cases per day grows in the US, with the highly contagious Delta variant making up the majority of new infections.
(2021-07-29). Pentagon's Use of Private Security Contractors Requires Better Oversight – GAO. sputniknews.com WASHINGTON, (Sputnik) – The US Department of Defense using private security contractors requires better oversight to ensure they operate within international law, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) said in a report on Thursday.
(2021-07-29). Worst Riots Since 90s: How Zuma's Arrest Divided South Africa. sputniknews.com Last week, South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa claimed that the instigators of the violence which recently hit the country had been identified and that the government was "going after them".
(2021-07-29). Biden Forgets to Name Third Reason Why He Ran for Presidency, Claims He 'Drove' 18-Wheeler Once. sputniknews.com The Democratic president is well known for his frequent gaffes, especially during off-the-cuff speeches, prompting his political rivals to raise questions about his mental capability to hold the nation's highest post.
(2021-07-29). Saturday 7/31: Voting Rights Rally: Selma-Mongomery Style March in Texas Livestream & Actions w/ PPC. indybay.org Online protest livestream & actions voting rights and justice…
(2021-07-29). Saturday 8/14: 12th‚ÄØAnnual GLIDE Legacy Gala, An In-Person and Virtual Event‚ÄØ. indybay.org In-Person at‚ÄØTerra Gallery (limited capacity), 511 Harrison St, San Francisco‚ÄØ‚ÄØ | Or online: ‚ÄØVisit‚ÄØglide.org/legacygala‚ÄØto register‚ÄØor purchase tickets.‚ÄØ‚ÄØ…
(2021-07-29). Milwaukee janitors fight for $15. zcomm.org Dozens of janitors employed by 13 downtown Milwaukee buildings rallied outside the Service Employees International Union Local 1 offices July 21 to call for a $15-an-hour minimum wage…
(2021-07-29). Hawley's "Love America Act" Is All About Hate. zcomm.org White supremacy, racism & the rest of America subsidizing Red states weren't just realities in 1787: they're alive and well today & Hawley and his white supremacist buddies want to keep it that way…
(2021-07-29). Friday 7/30: #StopLine3 Demonstration. indybay.org 104 River St, Santa Cruz…
(2021-07-29). Tuesday 8/3: Black Women's Equal Pay Day Discussion w/ ERA Coalition. indybay.org Online event…
(2021-07-29). Puerto Rico Job Creation Bill Introduced in Senate. indybay.org Companies could get tax breaks for creating jobs in Puerto Rico, under a bipartisan bill introduced by Senators Robert Menendez (D) and Roger Wicker (R).
(2021-07-29). Eliminating Carbon Emissions by 2050 Would Save 74 Million Lives This Century: Study. commondreams.org Fossil fuel pollution killed an average of one in five people, causing nearly 9 million deaths in 2018 alone.
(2021-07-29). Sharing Mayo Clinic: Scarlett is running and smiling after surgery to correct pectus excavatum. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org When Sara Hutchins noticed an indent in her daughter Scarlett's chest, she immediately recognized the cause: pectus excavatum, a condition that causes the breast bone to sink into the chest. "My father had the same condition," Sara says. "He'd had surgery to correct it but was never satisfied with his results." Sara wanted to ensure that if Scarlett had surgery, she'd like what she saw in the mirror afterward. "I did a lot of research," Sara…
(2021-07-29). We're Still in a Health Crisis. It's Called Fossil Fuels. commondreams.org Ten ways to create a people's military.
(2021-07-29). California to Require Vaccine or Testing for State Workers. globalresearch.ca
(2021-07-29). How the financial market redistributes from poor to rich. indybay.org "Some business models, such as high-frequency trading, where huge blocks of shares are shuffled back and forth every millisecond, have no added value for society, but bring profits to a few financial professionals at the expense of everyone else."
(2021-07-29). Turkey, Ukraine increase military cooperation aimed at Russia. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Ukrainian diplomat in Turkey reveals details on Ada-class corvettes deal ==== Turkey to upgrade Ukraine's navy, prepare it for NATO NATO HQ: Ukraine to join NATO, build new naval bases in Azov, Black Seas Turkish-Ukrainian combat drone first capable of firing air-launched cruise missile U.S., Ukraine, Turkey gear up Kosovo model for Russia ==== An …
(2021-07-29). Why we need to stop Warehousing the Mentally Ill in Jail. zcomm.org Only Private Prison Corporations Profit…
(2021-07-29). Sri Lankan government rejects teachers' wage demand. wsws.org The unions are once again preparing to betray the teachers' struggle following more empty promises from the government about "ending salary anomalies."
(2021-07-29). Mayo Clinic Minute: The right way to get your body flexible. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Muscle flexibility is important for your body. But according to sports medicine experts at Mayo Clinic, the old way of stretching before you exercise isn't the right approach. Reporter Jason Howland explains in this Mayo Clinic Minute. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/ZiuoldvSc2U Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (0: 58) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: "Mayo Clinic News Network." Read the script. "Having flexible muscles and mobile joints can help reduce…
(2021-07-29). Friday 7/30: Free virtual screening of the film Zahra. indybay.org
(2021-07-29). Europe's Flooding Shows Climate Solutions Must Be Driven by People-Power. commondreams.org Republicans are still attacking undocumented young people—including health care workers. Here's how to protect them for good.
(2021-07-29). Online events with Michael Pollan, Dennis McKenna, Ellen Brown, Cheryl Davila, etc. indybay.org Here are some about a dozen online events taking place over the next 4 days (and starting at 10: 30 am tomorrow, July 28), featuring people such as Michael Pollan, Dennis McKenna, Ellen Brown, Giorgos Kallis, Cheryl Davila, Eduardo Martinez, 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.
(2021-07-29). Disaster payments increased, but millions still losing out. greenleft.org.au The federal goverrment's Disaster Payment, now revised, is still not enough for many. Isaac Nellist reports on this and the campaign to raise JobSeeker.
(2021-07-29). Sunday 8/1: 500 Days of Service. indybay.org Laurel and Front Streets, Santa Cruz…
(2021-07-29). Victor Arnautoff's Mural Survives SF School Board's Attack. indybay.org Judge Anne-Christine Massullo overturned the reactionary San Francisco School Board's decision to cover-up the beautiful, anti-racist murals at George Washington High School painted in 1936 by a victim of anti-Communist witchhunts, Victor Arnautoff, and ordered a meet and confer of the school and the GWHS Alumni Association before August 26, 2021 on the missing environmental review. See www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/judge-overturns-sf-school-board-decision-to-cover-up-controversial-mural/ar-AAMCWJ1?ocid=uxbndlbing…
(2021-07-29). MINN: Police Mob Stalks Lone Red Lake Native Youth Water Protector, Provokes Arrests. indybay.org In Thief River Falls, Minn., on Monday, an out-of-control police mob stalked a lone Red Lake Youth Water Protector without cause when he went a restroom. Then Sheriff's deputies provoked the arrests of two Water Protectors, who had just been released from jail for protecting the water, when they came to the Native youth's aid.
(2021-07-29). "The world is seeing forces and means set to wage war": Ukraine purges top military commanders, boosts troop strength. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Valeriy Zaluzhny appointed as Commander-in-Chief of Ukraine's Armed Forces instead of Khomchak — Zelensky's press secretary "Commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Ruslan Khomchak is leaving his post, this is the president's decision […]. Volodymyr Zelensky wants to see synergy between the Ministry of Defense and the Armed Forces of Ukraine, unfortunately, we do …
(2021-07-29). Progressives Threaten to Tank Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal If Their Demands Aren't Met. commondreams.org "Student debt cancellation is a racial and economic justice issue and President Biden should act," said the Massachusetts Democrat.
(2021-07-29). Oppose the right-wing campaign against vaccination! indybay.org For the self-defense of the working class, mass vaccination is an elementary requirement.
(2021-07-29). No Republican Recall of Chesa Boudin, SF District Attorney. indybay.org Not to be outdone by the Republican Recall attempt of Governor Newsom, San Francisco's 56,000 Republicans (12% of 449,000 voters in November 2020) and friends are also trying to recall San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin by mailing a blank petition to San Francisco voters as the Nazi Republican Party has no other way to win anything in San Francisco. Do not fall for it; do not sign it.
(2021-07-29). A Direct Pathway to Cementing DACA Rights Is Through Legislation. commondreams.org "For years now, the FTC has failed the public by abandoning their power and authority to address these dangerous surveillance and data practices."
(2021-07-29). Biden Asks Congress to Act to Prevent Evictions—Just 3 Days Before Moratorium Expires. commondreams.org Thirty-nine other companies paid no federal corporate tax during the three-year period, in which they collectively reaped over $120 billion in profits.
(2021-07-29). Mayo Clinic Minute: Drink to thirst when exercising. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org If the Summer Olympics inspires you to start working out, Mayo Clinic health experts say it's important to stay hydrated when you exercise. And a valuable term to remember is "drink to thirst." Reporter Jason Howland explains in this Mayo Clinic Minute. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/uEMhUqleuj8 Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (0: 57) is in the downloads at the end of…
(2021-07-29). Lawsuit Threatened Over U.S. Failure to Protect Imperiled Wildlife From Marine Highway Program. indybay.org Program Funds Expansion of Ship Traffic That Harms Protected Species…
(2021-07-29). What Do We Talk About When We Talk About Viruses? thenation.com What Do We Talk About When We Talk About Viruses?
(2021-07-29). Manny's Amazon, Apple, Tesla stocks. indybay.org SF Ethics Commission records for Manny's Cafe owner are scrutinized.
(2021-07-29). Santa Cruz County Jail Inmate Dies Following "Medical Emergency" indybay.org Felipe Herrera, a 57-year-old inmate at the Santa Cruz County Jail, died on Tuesday, July 27.
(2021-07-29). United States: Protests continue against voter suppression. greenleft.org.au Not content to wait for US President Joe Biden's government to act, more marches and rallies are planned to defend the right to vote, reports Malik Miah.
(2021-07-29). Republicans rally for Trump mob as hearing details fascist violence. indybay.org The openly fascist faction of the House Republicans, led by Marjorie Taylor Greene, held a press conference in front of the Justice Department to defend what they called the "political prisoners" imprisoned for their roles in the January 6 assault on Congress.
(2021-07-29). 'Until the FTC Acts, No One Is Safe': Groups Urge Ban on Corporate Facial Surveillance. commondreams.org Activists say it's not enough to trust Biden's promises to end U.S. support for the war: Congress must compel him.
(2021-07-29). Don't Get Jabbed: Powerful Video on "Killer Vaccine" that Needs to be Watched by Everyone. globalresearch.ca We bring to …
(2021-07-29). Why people resist vaccines — and how to change their minds. zcomm.org When it comes to public health and infectious disease, even small cracks can produce system-wide damage…
(2021-07-29). Russian defense chief warns of U.S. in Central Asia after destroying Afghanistan, much of the planet. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com U.S.' attempts to settle in Central Asia after leaving Afghanistan won't do any good — Shoigu "I can only say one thing here, and this would be properly and sanely logical: why are you leaving just to stop behind the fence and, metaphorically speaking, peep through the holes to see what's going on there? Why …
(2021-07-29). "Strategic partnership with U.S. in field of armaments": Ukrainian president to sign agreement while visiting Biden. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Ukraine to sign agreement with U.S. on projects for development, testing of military equipment — Defense Ministry ==== Ukraine calls for further NATO buildup in Black Sea President endorses urgent measures on Ukraine's NATO integration Strategic importance: Ukraine, Turkey develop drones for wars in Donbass, Caucasus U.S., Ukraine, Turkey gear up Kosovo model for Russia …
(2021-07-29). Kremlin covers for Turkish-Azerbaijani partners' military expansion. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com ==== Kremlin: Turkey is an example of how Russia can be friends with NATO Russia mulls bringing Azerbaijan, Pakistan into CSTO as partners Strategic partnership: Putin, Aliyev discuss shedding blood to liberate occupied territories ==== Ankara, Baku announce no plans to create Turkic army, Kremlin spokesman says "Of course, Azerbaijan and Turkey seek to boost …
(2021-07-29). Beyond stem cells, regenerative medicine finds exosomes. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Exosomes, a new tool in regenerative research, have implications for cardiac and tendon regeneration, wound healing, and incontinence, as well as many other applications. _______________________________ In the 60 or so years since stem cells were first defined, they've become heralds of a new type of medicine, one that promises to harness the body's healing properties. Stem cells are a sort of cellular blank slate and can be engineered to form any cell in the body….
(2021-07-29). Sunday 8/22: Slingshot new volunteer meeting / article brainstorm for issue #134. indybay.org Long Haul infoshop – 3124 Shattuck Ave. Berkeley, CA 94705 – 510 540 0751 – 2 blocks from Ashby BART – corner of Shattuck and Woolsey across from La Pena…
(2021-07-29). Mayo Clinic research suggests women over 65 be offered hereditary cancer genetic testing. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — A new study by Fergus Couch, Ph.D., of Mayo Clinic Cancer Center, along with collaborators from the CARRIERS consortium, suggests that most women with breast cancer diagnosed over 65 should be offered hereditary cancer genetic testing. The study was published Thursday, July 22, in the Journal of Clinical Oncology. Dr. Couch says that women over 65 rarely qualify for hereditary cancer genetic testing based on current testing guidelines because they are thought…
(2021-07-29). 73 Major Corporations Paid Just 5.3% Federal Tax Rate Between 2018 and 2020: Report. commondreams.org
(2021-07-29). Mayo Clinic Minute: ACL tears — when surgery is the answer. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ACL tears can sideline an athlete or crush an Olympic dream. It's a common knee injury affecting nearly twice as many women than men. Dr. Cedric Ortiguera, a Mayo Clinic orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist, says 150,000‚Äí200,000 ACL injuries occur each year in the U.S., and that number is growing as more children become involved in competitive sports year-round. The good news is that surgery can help get some athletes get back in the game. Watch: The Mayo…
(2021-07-29). Saturday 7/31: Africa, Namibian MUN Miners & Union Busting By Chinese National Nuclear Corporation CNNC. indybay.org Virtual Program Go To Website…
(2021-07-29). Saturday 8/14: San Juan Bautista Amah Mutsun Garden Work Day. indybay.org San Juan Bautista State Historic Park | 2211 Garden Road | Monterey, CA 93940…
(2021-07-29). Three Armenian soldiers killed, three wounded in heavy fighting with Azerbaijan. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Three Armenian Soldiers Killed, Three Others Wounded in Heavy Fighting With Azerbaijani Forces ==== Baku: U.S. strengthens military cooperation with Azerbaijan Azerbaijan's defense chief tells commanders, troops to be ready for new war Azerbaijan: NATO's strategic gateway to the Caucasus, Caspian ==== Three Armenian soldiers were killed and three others wounded in heavy fighting with …
(2021-07-29). Politics Encounters Morality in Front of Sen. Feinstein's Office. indybay.org Poor people's campaign and supporters demand end of filibuster.
(2021-07-29). Kremlin renews charges of NATO threat: from around border to direct contact. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com NATO's activity near Russian borders forces Moscow to take security measures — Kremlin ==== NATO threatens Russia with war games, tanks, missiles — daily U.S. leads 15-nation military exercise in Georgia NATO's activities near border pose nuclear threat to Russia — official Georgian military bases to have NATO-standard infrastructure ==== NATO's activity near Russian borders …
(2021-07-29). Let's Reinvent the US Military for Real National Defense. commondreams.org "This is perhaps one of the most lethal cases of profiteering in history."
(2021-07-29). What the Harlem Cultural Festival Represented. thenation.com What the Harlem Cultural Festival Represented…
(2021-07-29). Consumer Health: 10 ways aerobic exercise can help you live longer and healthier. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org A well-rounded fitness routine contains several elements, including strength training, core exercises, balance training, and flexibility and stretching. The fifth element is aerobic fitness. Aerobic activity causes you to breathe faster and more deeply, which maximizes the amount of oxygen in your blood. Your heart will beat faster, which increases blood flow to your muscles and back to your lungs. The better your aerobic fitness, the more efficiently your heart, lungs and blood vessels transport oxygen throughout…
(2021-07-29). Record-Breaking Heat Waves Have Arrived Decades Earlier Than Predicted. popularresistance.org The heat waves of 2021, which have pummeled western regions of the United States and Canada, have killed, at a minimum, hundreds of people. In British Columbia, authorities recorded a spike in deaths in the nearly 500-range after temperatures soared to near 120 degrees; and in both Oregon and Washington State, dozens more are known to have died.
(2021-07-29). Academentia: the Organization Insanity of the Modern University. zcomm.org Universities have been converted by today's managerial apparatchiks from places where one wanted to go into places which have to be endured in order to get a job…
(2021-07-29). Consumer Health: Are you ready to add something new to your fitness routine? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org If you know exercise is important and you're making time for a well-rounded fitness routine, good for you! But you may become bored with the same routine day after day. And if you're bored, you may be more apt to lose interest after a while. If it's time to add a new spark to your fitness routine, here are three ideas to consider: Aquatic exerciseSwimming pools are not just for swimming laps. Aquatic fitness options also include aerobics…
(2021-07-29). Russian military chief warns of U.S. in Central Asia after destroying Afghanistan, much of the planet. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com U.S.' attempts to settle in Central Asia after leaving Afghanistan won't do any good — Shoigu "I can only say one thing here, and this would be properly and sanely logical: why are you leaving just to stop behind the fence and, metaphorically speaking, peep through the holes to see what's going on there? Why …
(2021-07-29). 'Turn This Destruction Around': 5 Months Left in 2021 But Humanity's Used Up Earth's Ecological Budget. commondreams.org It's time to stop viewing people as victims of environmental breakdown, and start viewing them as an essential part of the solution.
(2021-07-29). Science Saturday: How geologic rock formations inform novel treatments for kidney stones. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Human kidney stones are at least as old as the Giza pyramids. The oldest known kidney stone was found in Egyptian burial satin from 4400 B.C. In 2020, Mayo Clinic processed and analyzed some 90,000 kidney stones from all over the world. That number increases each year, reflecting a global uptick in kidney stone disease. But new research has unlocked how kidney stones actually form, which could be the key to treating or even eliminating…
(2021-07-29). Congress Needs to Force Biden to End the Yemen War. commondreams.org "These calls should have come weeks ago, not 72 hours before the moratorium expires."
(2021-07-29). Two Cheers for the Free Press. thenation.com Two Cheers for the Free Press…
(2021-07-29). Bob Moses: The Fullness of the Man. thenation.com Bob Moses: The Fullness of the Man…
(2021-07-29). Tokyo's Games Are Harming the Nuclear Weapons Ban Movement. thenation.com Tokyo's Games Are Harming the Nuclear Weapons Ban Movement…
(2021-07-29). Consumer Health: Understanding glioblastoma. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Glioblastoma Awareness Day will be observed on Wednesday, July 21, which makes this a good time to learn more about one of the most complex, deadly and treatment-resistant cancers. Glioblastoma, a type of glioma, is an aggressive cancer that can occur in the brain or spinal cord. It can occur at any age, but it tends to occur more often in older adults. Approximately 13,000 people in the U.S. will be diagnosed with glioblastoma in…
(2021-07-28). Abby Martin: Cuba Faces A New Surge of Attacks That Fit Perfectly with The history of US Regime Change Operations. soundcloud.com
(2021-07-28). As Millions Face a Wave of Evictions, A Look At Marx's Theory of Rent. soundcloud.com Today we continue a series of discussions about the basics of Marxism — a method for understanding and changing the world used by many of the great revolutionaries of modern history. Brian and Prof. Wolff discuss rent, evictions and social programs under capitalism. With the CDC's eviction moratorium set to expire, millions are now facing …
(2021-07-28). UNMANNED: America's Drone Wars [Full Movie]. youtube.com
(2021-07-28). Amazon Caught in Brazen Lie Over Exploitative Practices. currentaffairs.org
(2021-07-28). Who Actually Gets To Create Black Pop Culture? currentaffairs.org
(2021-07-28). Studies Say The World's Soil Will Be Tapped Out in 60 Years — But Here's The Answer. portable.tv
(2021-07-28). Exclusive: Haitians Reject Calls For US Military Intervention. mintpressnews.com Two weeks after the assassination of Haitian President Jovenel MoàØse, the specter of U.S. military intervention looms large over the island nation. While the Biden administration has rebuffed a request for intervention made by Claude Joseph — a longtime NED asset whom Washington briefly backed as prime minister in the immediate aftermath of the killing …
(2021-07-28). Common Censored Podcast: Daniel Hale & Jessica Reznicek Both Find Themselves in The Crosshairs of Empire for Doing What's Right. commoncensored.libsyn.com
(2021-07-28). 2 Colorado officers arrested after bodycam footage shows unarmed trespassing suspect CHOKED & PISTOL WHIPPED. rt.com 
Two police officers in Colorado have been arrested and charged after beating a suspect bloody during a trespassing call, one seen pistol whipping him over a dozen times, with the local police chief calling their acts "criminal." | The officers, John Haubert and Francine Martinez of the Aurora Police Department, were arrested on Tuesday for a litany of offenses over a July 23 encounter with suspected trespassers, the city government
(2021-07-28). In New York City, New Jails Threaten Dreams For True Community Spaces and Restorative Architecture. shadowproof.com 
In 2019, New York City made the historic pledge to shutter the 89-year-old Rikers Island jail complex by 2026. In the years since, budget restrictions and the pandemic have at once pushed back the proposed timeline and heightened the urgency to address conditions on the island. Even as the timeline shifts, a highly controversial piece …
(2021-07-28). An 80-second video of the North American heatwave is a horrifying glimpse of our near future. thecanary.co 
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(2021-07-28). Campaigners are calling for 'racist' prison officers at HMP Full Sutton to be fired. thecanary.co 
Content warning — this article contains references to racism, violence, and sexual violence inside the prison system | Prison abolition campaigners are Action Alert: HMP Full Sutton | CW: Racist and islamophobic state violence. | OFFICERS RESPONSIBLE FOR RACIST VIOLENCE IDENTIFIED | Racist & Islamophobic state violence has continued with impunity in the…
(2021-07-28). China concerned on foreign terrorist presence in Afghanistan. en.mehrnews.com China has expressed its deep concern about the presence of terrorist groups alongside Taliban in Afghanistan.
(2021-07-28). Ecuador revokes Julian Assange's citizenship. en.mehrnews.com Ecuador's justice system formally notified WikiLeaks founder his naturalisation had been nullified after Ecuadorian authorities said the supporting letter had multiple inconsistencies.
(2021-07-28). Biden Upholds Trump Memo to Grab 4,000 Nonviolent People & Send Them Back to Prison. truthout.org
(2021-07-28). Biden Says Cyberattacks Could Lead to a 'Real Shooting War' With a Major Power. news.antiwar.com The US is constantly accusing countries like Russia and China of carrying out cyberattacks, and comments from President Biden on Tuesday suggest he could use these claims as a pretext for military intervention. He warned that if Washington ended up in a "real shooting war with a major power," it "You know, we've seen how cyber threats, including ransomware attacks, increasingly are able to cause damage and disruption to the real world,…