(2021-08-11). A Viable—and Perhaps the Only—Path to Lasting Peace in Afghanistan. zcomm.org Blindness to history governs the attitude of several capitals, who know from previous experience that extremism cannot be contained within Afghanistan; it devastates the region…
(2021-08-11). IPCC Alarm Bell: burning gas, coal is Intensifying Water Cycle: Expect more and worse Storms, Floods such as hit Germany, China this Summer. juancole.com 
By Mathew Barlow | — ( The Conversation) — The world watched in July 2021 as extreme rainfall became floods that washed away centuries-old homes in Europe, triggered landslides in Asia and inundated subways in China. More than 900 people died in the destruction. In North America, the West was battling fires amid an intense …
(2021-08-11). Don't send children into unsafe schools! indybay.org The Socialist Equality Party calls on all educators and parents to form rank-and-file committees, independent of the pro-capitalist unions and political parties, to campaign for and stop the drive to reopen schools.
(2021-08-11). Second Report: PSUV Announces Mayoralty Results of Primaries—8 Governorships to be Reviewed (Video). orinocotribune.com 
The United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV) held a press conference this Monday night, August 9, and presented additional results of the Open Primary Elections held on Sunday, reporting the results for mayoral candidates in state capitals and major cities, and updating the numbers obtained by the candidates for governor. The candidacies for the governments of Apure, Aragua, Bolívar, Cojedes, Monagas, Nueva Esparta, Sucre, and Trujillo did not manage to obtain the necessary percentage of votes and were sent for review by the PSUV National Directorate. | The Vice President of the party, Diosdado Cabello, indicat…
(2021-08-11). US facing a deluge of COVID-19 hospitalizations as Delta variant spreads rapidly. wsws.org While the number of hospitalizations continues to climb, no significant public health measures are being employed to curtail the surge now running through the entire country.
(2021-08-11). US Senate passes infrastructure bill, moves on to budget. wsws.org The Senate bill is being used to promote the notion that the nation can be united on the basis of bipartisanship—even as the Republican Party continues to back Trump and oppose any investigation of the storming of the US Capitol on January 6.
(2021-08-11). 'Code red' climate report and the failure of capitalism. liberationnews.org 
The capitalist "expand-or-die" model is incompatible with sustainability and is rapidly driving the majority of species toward extinction — including our own.
(2021-08-11). New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo resigns in sex scandal. wsws.org Andrew Cuomo resigned as New York state governor Tuesday, effective in two weeks, as the result of a filthy and flimsy sex scandal. Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul will take over the office, becoming the state's first female governor.
(2021-08-11). Biden Must Call Off the B-52s Bombing Afghan Cities. towardfreedom.org The lesson of the United States' experience in Afghanistan should be a new "Afghanistan syndrome," a public aversion to war that prevents future U.S. military attacks and invasions, rejects attempts to socially engineer the governments of other nations, and leads to a new and active U.S. commitment to peace, diplomacy, and disarmament.
(2021-08-11). Taliban Fighters Seized Mi-35 Attack Helicopter At Kunduz Airport (Videos, Photos). southfront.org 
File image. | On August 11, the Taliban seized a Mi-35 attack helicopter that was left behind by Afghan government forces at Kunduz Airport in northeastern Afghanistan. | The helicopter was one of several which India bought and repaired in Belarus then gifted to Afghanistan in 2019. The Mi-35 is the export version of the Mi-24V, which can be armed with 9M114 Shturm anti-tank guided missiles. | Afghan government forces removed the helicopter's rotor blades and stored them right under it before withdrawing from…
(2021-08-11). Military Situation In Afghanistan On August 11, 2021 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | On August 11, Taliban captured Faizabad city in Badakhshan province | On August 11, Taliban captured Dowlat Yar town in Ghor province | On August 11, Taliban captured in Kunduz Airport in Kunduz province | On August 11, Taliban attacked Bagram Airport with four rockets | 439 Taliban militants were killed and 161 others were wounded as a result of Afghan Army operations inNangarhar, Laghman, Logar, Paktia, Uruzgan, Zabul, Ghor, Farah, Balkh, Helmand Kapisa and Bag…
(2021-08-11). Turkey, Pakistan: after Afghanistan, Kashmir. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Defense Minister Akar, Pakistani premier discuss bilateral issues Turkey's Defense Minister Hulusi Akar called on Pakistan's Prime Minister Imran Khan in the capital Islamabad on Aug. 11 to discuss a range of issues, including Ankara's ongoing efforts for a political solution in Afghanistan. **** Khan expressed satisfaction at the existing level of bilateral defense cooperation, …
(2021-08-11). Taliban seizes 8th provincial capital amid massive offensive as Biden calls on Afghans to 'fight for themselves'. rt.com 
The Taliban has seized two more provincial capitals in Afghanistan, taking control of eight major cities in just four days amid a relentless wave of attacks as US President Joe Biden urges Afghans to fight for their country. | After a series of attacks on Tuesday, the militant group captured Farah city in the southwest — capital of the province of the same name — as well as the capital of Baghlan province, Pul-e-Khumri, located just 125 miles (200km) from the national capital of Kabul. Local officials confirmed that both cities had fallen to reporters with Al Jazeera and AFP. | "The Taliban are now i…
(2021-08-11). Taliban's Sweeping Offensive in Afghanistan Was "Inevitable" and Stems from Brutal U.S. War. ips-dc.org Phyllis Bennis joins Democracy Now! to discuss the latest from Afghanistan, including the Taliban's recent capture of three more provincial capitals.
(2021-08-11). Maj. Danny Sjursen on Genocide, Slavery, Imperialism and Hyper Capitalism. scheerpost.com On "Going Underground, " the host speaks to Retired US Army Major Danny Sjursen, author of 'A True History of the United States: Indigenous Genocide, Racialized Slavery, Hyper-Capitalism, Militarist Imperialism and Other Overlooked Aspects of American Exceptionalism'. He discusses the US withdrawal from Afghanistan, the different strands of American imperialism from liberal to neoconservative and …
(2021-08-11). Taliban Shot Down Iranian Drone Over Southwestern Afghanistan (Photos). southfront.org 
File image. | On August 11, the Taliban shot down a drone over the southwestern Afghan province of Farah which shares a long border line with Iran. | The group released photos showing the wreckage of the drone, that was identified as an Iranian-made Qods Mohajer-2N. The drone, which was first presented in 2014, is an upgraded variant of the original Mohajer-2. | Pro
(2021-08-11). Afghanistan: a Tale of never ending Tragedy. globalresearch.ca This incisive and carefully research article was first published by Global Research on July 19, 2006 | It's now approaching five years since the Taliban government in Afghanistan was deposed by American bombing and the reoccupation of the country with the …
(2021-08-11). Taliban now controls 65% of Afghansitan's territory, government army weakened — EU. tass.com EU is set to continue supporting Kabul as part of its police training program…
(2021-08-11). Taliban Takes Control of Two-thirds of Afghan Territory. globalresearch.ca
(2021-08-11). Taliban Gains pose risk to fragile Legal Protections gained by Afghan Women: HRW. juancole.com ( Human Rights Watch) — (New York) — The Afghan government's failure to provide accountability for violence against women and girls has undermined progress to protect women's rights, Human Rights Watch said in a report released today. Gains by Taliban forces as the United States completes its troop withdrawal leaves the current Afghan state, and …
(2021-08-11). Headlines for August 11, 2021. democracynow.org Senate Dems Approve $3.5 Trillion Budget Hours After Passage of Bipartisan Infrastructure Plan, Gov. Andrew Cuomo Resigns, Continues to Faces Ongoing Probes and Possible Impeachment, Cases Spike in Tacoma ICE Jail; TX Counties Can Bypass Mask Mandate Ban as Delta COVID Cases Surge, COVID-19 Surges in Mexico; Bangladesh Launches Rohingya Refugee Vaccination Drive, Taliban Claim More Territory, Seizing Three More Afghan Cities, Ethiopian PM Calls for Citizens to Join Fight Against Tigray Forces as Humanitarian Disaster Grows, U.S. Appeals Ruling That Blocked Julian Assange's Extradition, Algerian Wildfires Kill 42…
(2021-08-11). Palestine Action Is Hitting Drone Maker Elbit Hard. popularresistance.org A new short film by Real Media follows the group Palestine Action over the past year. Activists have carried out sit-ins and sabotage against Elbit premises, shutting factories down, smashing windows, damaging equipment, graffiting and splashing walls with red paint to symbolize Palestinian blood. According to the film, Palestine Action have carried out more than 70 actions against Elbit in their first year, including 20 high-profile occupations of sites and factories.
(2021-08-11). Feminist protests in Palestine. mronline.org 
Mapping the fight for women's liberation in Gaza and the West Bank.
(2021-08-11). Palestinians Are Calling For International Support For Those Arrested In May. popularresistance.org The fund's aims are to provide legal representation for defendants and to support the detainees' families, "many of whom already live in dire socio-economic conditions, by ensuring that they do not have to bear the financial burden of these legal costs alone". The fund has already raised over $67k of its $307k goal. Palestinians who joined the May uprising were struggling against Israel's ongoing colonisation and ethnic cleansing of Palestinian land. They were fighting against racism and state brutality, and for freedom and autonomy. They deserve our support.
(2021-08-11). Israel uses the Gaza fishing zone as a tool for collective punishment against Palestinians. peoplesdispatch.org Israel often blocks the fishing zone, driving thousands of Palestinians dependent on it for their livelihood and food using the pretexts of rocket attacks…
(2021-08-11). Smiling as an act of resistance in Occupied Palestine. roarmag.org Muna El Kurd, activist and Sheikh Jarrah resident smiles as she is arrested in front of her home by Israeli occupation forces. Photo by This essay was produced in collaboration with the Palestinians living in occupied Palestine have been facing ethnic cleansing…
(2021-08-11). 'Economic Warfare, Designed to Starve the Cuban People into Rebellion'. globalresearch.ca
(2021-08-11). øQué es lo que quieren?: La expansión de las desigualdades. cubadebate.cu Es cierto que entre los que buscan destruir la Revolución Cubana y revertir el proceso de construcción de justicia social de los últimos 60 años hay muchos que no saben lo que quieren. Reaccionan con rabia primitiva, o con arrogancia intelectual, a las dificultades del presente sin preguntarse de dónde vienen y sin formular alternativas. Pero hay otros (aquí y afuera) que sí saben perfectamente lo que quieren, y son los que manipulan a los primeros.
(2021-08-11). The Olympic Medals of a 'Failed State'. orinocotribune.com By CubaSi Editorial Staff — Aug 4, 2021 | Cuba has won seven gold medals in Tokyo Olympics 2020. The performance, so far, outperforms what other nations have ever done. The pride the Cuban people feel for their athletes—winners or not—has nothing to do with the propaganda operation that many enemies of the Revolution attach to the development of sports in the island. | Cuba does not train high performance athletes for ego; we do it as a logical expression of a comprehensive program, which grants citizens with full access to all sports disciplines. No money is needed to study in Cuba's sports scho…
(2021-08-11). Cuba: øEstallido social o sicosis digital? globalizacion.ca Rosario, febrero de 1959. En el asado dominical, la parentela habla a los gritos y sus comentarios giran en torno al personaje que anda en boca de todos. El abuelo filofranquista que acaba de llegar de Madrid, destaca las raíces…
(2021-08-11). Bolivia: Evo Morales advierte sobre maniobras de la derecha. workers.org 
Por Cuba Debate El exmandatario Evo Morales, presidente del partido Movimiento al Socialismo (MAS), denunció este miércoles (4 de agosto) que la derecha política boliviana promueve maniobras desestabilizadoras disfrazadas de activismo político. Luis Arce, ahora presidente de Bolivia, y ex-presidente Evo Morales en 2020 en Argentina. "Nuevamente, los golpistas anuncian . . . |
(2021-08-11). How a Network of UK Intel-Linked Operatives Helped Sell Every Alleged Syrian Chemical Weapons Attack. orinocotribune.com 
By Kit Klarenberg — Aug 4, 2021 | While Western media covers up their credibility issues, these pseudo-experts and spooks have helped drive the dirty war on Syria. | A tight-knit cast of characters has sought to destabilize the Syrian government by convincing Syrians, Western citizens, foreign states, and international bodies that the CIA-backed Free Syrian Army is a legitimate, "moderate" alternative, while flooding news across the globe with opposition propaganda. | Its key actors have also played a central part in high-profile chemical weapon deceptions, participating in the attacks' staging, generating m…
(2021-08-11). Syria: Turkish military, auxiliaries shell large swathes of territory near Aleppo. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Turkish occupation forces, their mercenaries shell five villages in Aleppo northern countryside Turkish occupation forces and their mercenaries associated with] terrorist organizations have launched an artillery shelling attack on large areas in the northern countryside of Aleppo, causing damage to the locals' houses, their property and their agricultural orchards. Local sources from the Aleppo northern …
(2021-08-11). Russian Orlan-10 Drone Crashed In Northeastern Syria, Fourth This Year. southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image. Source: the internet. | On August 11, a Russian Orlan-10 drone crash landed in the northern countryside of al-Hasakah in northeastern Syria. | The drone crashed in the vicinity of the town of al-Matmurah. At the time, fighters the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) were clashing with Turkish forces in nearby areas. At least two Turkish-backed militants were killed in the clashes. The drone may have been shot down by mistake. | The Orlan-10 has a f…
(2021-08-11). New Iranian Missile Shipment Arrived In Syria's Deir Ezzor: Monitoring Group. southfront.org 
Iranian-backed forces massing around Deir Ezzor city. | A new Iranian missile shipment had arrived in the eastern Syrian governorate of Deir Ezzor coming from Iraq, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) reported on August 11. | According to the London-based monitoring group, the missiles were hidden in trucks which were carrying a shipment vegetables as a decoy. The trucks unloaded its decoy cargo in the al-Hal market in al-Mayadin in southern Deir Ezzor before heading to al-Shibli remains in the outskirts…
(2021-08-11). The Nature of Prosecutors. popularresistance.org Above Photo: Statue of Blind Justice statue outside the Albert V. Bryan U.S. courthouse in Alexandria, Virginia. (Tim Evanson, Flickr) Assistant U.S. Attorney Gordon Kromberg went after Daniel Hale and leads the extradition case against Julian Assange. People should know what he and other prosecutors can really be like. For the past two weeks I've …
(2021-08-11). Democrats Propose Medicare for a Few More Instead of Demanding Medicare for All. zcomm.org Passing H.R.1976, the Medicare for All Act of 2021, is the kind of history-making this country needs from Democrats right now. The pandemic is still here, and we cannot delay any longer…
(2021-08-11). The Most Sobering Report On Climate Change And Earth's Future. popularresistance.org Earth has warmed 1.09‚ÑÉ since pre-industrial times and many changes such as sea-level rise and glacier melt are now virtually irreversible, according to the most sobering report yet by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). | The report also found escape from human-caused climate change is no longer possible. Climate change is now affecting every continent, region and ocean on Earth, and every facet of the weather.
(2021-08-11). 'Code Red for Humanity': IPCC Report Warns Window for Climate Action is Closing Fast. orinocotribune.com 
By Jake Johnson — Aug 9, 2021 | "The alarm bells are deafening, and the evidence is irrefutable: greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuel burning and deforestation are choking our planet and putting billions of people at immediate risk." | A panel of leading scientists convened by the United Nations issued a comprehensive report Monday that contains a stark warning for humanity: The climate crisis is here, some of its most destructive consequences are now inevitable, and only massive and speedy reductions in greenhouse gas emissions can limit the coming disaster. | Assembled by the International Panel on Cl…
(2021-08-11). Climate: Time to Saw Through Our Ankle. counterpunch.org Jeffrey St. Clair writes: "How is the new IPCC report substantially different from any of the other IPCC reports? The planet is warming. Human activity caused it. There is only a limited amount of time to take action in order to forestall the most extreme outcome. The report is a prelude to yet another global
(2021-08-11). Wednesday 8/18: Climate Crisis: Learn About the United Nations IPCC Report w/ 350.org. indybay.org Livestream via Instragram…
(2021-08-11). Finland: "Housing First" is a Success. indybay.org Those who don't have a place to live get one. Unconditionally. That, in a nutshell, is the Housing First approach. Since 2008, this approach has been Finland's official strategy against homelessness – and a success. The number of homeless people fell in 2020 for the eighth year in a row. This makes Finland the only European country to reduce homelessness in recent years…
(2021-08-11). Gov. Cuomo Resigns After Sexual Harassment Probe; Critic Says He Is "Still Gaslighting New Yorkers" democracynow.org 
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has announced his resignation, effective August 24, after a week of intense pressure from fellow Democrats for him to step down. Cuomo, who has been in office since 2011, had few allies left after an investigation by New York's attorney general found he had sexually harassed at least 11 women — allegations he continues to deny. "Governor Cuomo is still gaslighting New Yorkers," says Yuh-Line Niou, a member of the New York State Assembly representing Manhattan, who says Cuomo must still be impeached. "Impeachment means that New York will not be paying Andrew Cuomo's pension for…
(2021-08-11). "A Petty Tyrant with Too Much Power": Former Cuomo Rival Zephyr Teachout Responds to Resignation. democracynow.org 
Law professor Zephyr Teachout, who challenged Cuomo for the New York Democratic nomination for governor in 2014, describes Cuomo as "extraordinarily vengeful" and applauds the bravery of the women who spoke up about his behavior. "He never hesitated to use the power of the state, state resources, to serve his own ends," says Teachout.
(2021-08-11). "The End of Neoliberalism": Rep. Ro Khanna Hails "Historic" $3.5 Trillion Budget Plan. democracynow.org 
Senate Democrats passed a $3.5 trillion budget resolution early Wednesday morning that would vastly expand the social safety net, increase taxes on the rich and corporations, improve worker rights and include measures to combat the climate crisis. The budget blueprint passed 50-49, less than 24 hours after a $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill was approved 69-30 in the Senate. Both spending packages now go to the House of Representatives, where Speaker Nancy Pelosi has indicated she will not bring the bipartisan bill to the House floor unless the reconciliation bill is considered at the same time. Califo…
(2021-08-11). Pentagon Pulls Trigger: Will Order All Troops to Get COVID Vaccine by Sept. 15. globalresearch.ca
(2021-08-11). Peru Leaves Lima Group, Backs Dialogue in Venezuela. venezuelanalysis.com Canadian author Arnold August argued that the Lima Group now found itself on its "deathbed".
(2021-08-11). Unlike centi-billionaire Gates, China shares vaccines, technology with world. workers.org 
In a stunning announcement Aug. 5, China's President Xi Jinping informed the First International Forum on COVID-19 Vaccine Cooperation of the country's donation of 2 billion doses of COVID-19 vaccines to developing and poor countries within the next four months. This urgent step builds solidarity and makes vaccines accessible in . . . |
(2021-08-11). Meet the Censored: Paul Jay. scheerpost.com By Matt Taibbi / Substack This article is out a day late. I was about to hit "send" on Meet the Censored: Paul Jay last night when the YouTube press team, whom I'd contacted for comment, suddenly reversed a series of penalties in a case involving a Canadian broadcaster named Paul Jay. Kudos to the Google/YouTube communications department for taking the time to get to the bottom of Jay's complaint… |
(2021-08-11). Corporate Liberalism Is No Match for Trumpism. indybay.org Our entire democracy is now at risk…
(2021-08-11). Big developments in Amazon union struggle. workers.org 
The boss of Amazon is probably one of the most unpopular capitalists of all time. As Jeff Bezos prepared to zoom off into outer space, some 200,000 people signed an online petition insisting he not return. People hate Bezos for the way workers are mistreated at Amazon. A union supporter . . . |
(2021-08-11). Navy Voyage To The Pacific Demonstrates Germany's Intent To Be Global Military Power. southfront.org 
Illustrative ImageGermany may also join Anglo Axis in pressuring China. | Written by Paul Antonopoulos, independent geopolitical analyst. | A German battleship, the Bayern (Bavaria) frigate, set off for Asia to make the long journey to the Pacific Ocean. However, why did Berlin want to send a warship to a location more than 5,000 nautical miles away from the German coast? It suggests that Berlin is attempting to not only become a major global military power once again,…
(2021-08-11). Top 5 Environmental Impacts of Bipartisan Infastructure Bill, from Electric Vehicles to Electric Grid. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — Although the the $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill passed by the senate on Tuesday has been criticized by environmentalists for not doing enough for green energy and the environment, it should be pointed out that it is the largest investment in those issues ever in U.S. history. It is to …
(2021-08-11). Pandemic Shows Why We Need a Global Green New Deal. commondreams.org "Biden and Senate Democrats need to tell us what their plan to pass S. 1 is—before it's too late."
(2021-08-11). Venezuela: Workers Take Over a Kellogg Factory, Now Known as 'Socialist Kellogg'. orinocotribune.com Maracay City, Venezuela — In the worker-controlled Venezuelan Kellogg factory, one can see the workers working diligently to make corn flakes and sugary cereals in a new package displaying the Venezuelan flag and the words "Together for Venezuela." They are wearing black caps with red letters that say, "Kellogg made in socialism." | In May of 2018, the Kellogg bosses told the factory workers that they had the weekend off due to maintenance. When the workers arrived the following working day, they were shocked to see a large sign on the factory, "We closed operations in Venezuela." The bosses didn't notify th…
(2021-08-11). Learn From the East: A Major Lesson of the Pandemic. dissidentvoice.org The world is now in the throes of another wave of Covid-19, with another surge in infections, sickness and deaths, this time due to the more infectious and apparently more lethal Delta variant. Are there lessons to be learned from the previous waves of Covid-19 that might help us now? There are, and they were …
(2021-08-11). Pandemic Truths and Questions: The Meltdown of U.S. Global Leadership. libya360.wordpress.com Mison Verdad "To position the United States as the first country to handle the pandemic is a disregard for history and even for human ethics," say scientists (Photo: Liu Rui / Global Times). There are multiple measurable data that demonstrate how the leadership of the United States is in meltdown. The strongest indicator is its…
(2021-08-11). Canada's Liberal government clears decks for pandemic election. wsws.org According to numerous media reports, Canada's Justin Trudeau-led minority Liberal government is only days away from dissolving parliament and calling a federal election.
(2021-08-11). Thousands participate in "car mob" protest in Thailand amid police crackdown. peoplesdispatch.org As anger spread against the mishandling of the COVID-19 pandemic by the government of Prayut Chan-o-cha, thousands took out a rally commemorating the anniversary of the Thammasat University protests in 2020…
(2021-08-11). Call in the Khaki: The Australian Defence Force and COVID-19. dissidentvoice.org Towards the latter part of July, Australia's unimaginative Prime Minister Scott Morrison received a request from the police commissioner from the state of New South Wales. It was a query on whether personnel from the Australian Defence Forces might aid in patrolling eight local government areas in Sydney subject to pandemic restrictions. The NSW police …
(2021-08-11). COVID-19 Resource Center addresses surge in delta variant infections, vaccination rates and hot spots. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Mayo Clinic's COVID-19 Resource Center, which has logged more than 7 million page views since the start of the pandemic, has been redesigned, with new content and features to make it even more current, informative, and easy to use. The refreshed site has: The latest information and guidance on variants of the COVID-19 virus, including the delta variant that is now the most common COVID-19 variant in the U.S.New data in the Vaccine Tracker that shows COVID-19…
(2021-08-11). UN Official Decries Biden's 'Troubling' Deportations Under Pretext of Pandemic. commondreams.org A Golden State union leader called the governor's move "an appropriate next step to ensure the safety of our school communities and to protect our youngest learners."
(2021-08-11). The "Impossible" Rebellion. commondreams.org If the coronavirus pandemic provides an indication of our collective ability to cope with shocks, the future of the climate crisis does not look pretty.
(2021-08-11). YouTube Bans Rand Paul for Urging People to Defy Basic Public Health Guidelines. truthout.org 
United States Senator Rand Paul (R-Kentucky) was suspended from the video social media site YouTube on Tuesday after he uploaded a video of himself disseminating false and misleading information about the coronavirus pandemic. Paul falsely claimed masks that people buy "over the counter don't work" to prevent the spread of COVID-19. He also said that …
(2021-08-11). Mayo Clinic Q&A podcast: How Mayo hopes to slam the door when COVID-19 comes knocking. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The COVID-19 pandemic has brought public awareness to vaccines and how vaccines work. A vaccine is any agent that causes the immune system to remember a specific disease-causing entity, thereby preventing future infections. In the case of COVID-19, that's a coronavirus. At Mayo Clinic, decades of research have led to development of a new vaccine platform — a single-cycle adenovirus nasal vaccine — that is now being tested in a phase 1 clinical trial for COVID-19….
(2021-08-11). Historic Willow Grove faces renewed threat. greenleft.org.au Unions and community groups say the NSW government's move on the historic Willow Grove during the pandemic lockdown is a 'low act'. Susan Price reports.
(2021-08-11). Thursday 8/26: Defending the Displaced: Border Justice & Migrant Rights. indybay.org Online event (FREE)…
(2021-08-11). Tuesday 8/17: San Francisco: DACA Is Not Enough! Citizenship for All Immigrants Rally. indybay.org 1 Post Street, San Francisco, CA 94104 | Wear a mask. Please follow all current COVID safety guidelines: covid19.ca.gov/…
(2021-08-11). Tuesday 8/17: Santa Cruz: Rally & March to Demand DACA & Immigrant Citizenship Pathway Rights Now! indybay.org Town Clock at N. Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, then march to office of Congressman Jimmy Panetta | Wear a mask. Please follow all current COVID safety guidelines: covid19.ca.gov/…
(2021-08-11). Brazil: Tanks on the Streets — Attacks on the International Left. libya360.wordpress.com Who Will Laugh Last? Brian MierBrazilians woke up yesterday to visions of a nightmare they thought would never return: military tanks and armored vehicles rolling down the national mall in Brasilia, past the Congress and Supreme Court Buildings in an attempt, admitted by top aides of far right President Jair Bolsonaro, to scare Brazil's democratic…
(2021-08-11). La falsa "variante Delta" y la cuarta ola: øOtro confinamiento? øPróximo desplome financiero? øSabotaje económico y social mundial? globalizacion.ca 
Introducción | øSe prevé un nuevo bloqueo mundial como un medio para combatir la variante "peligrosa" de Covid titulada "Delta"? | La campaña del miedo ha vuelto a acelerarse. | Permítanme revisar brevemente la historia de esta crisis. | Hay una secuencia de mentiras…
(2021-08-11). The Fake "Delta Variant" and the Fourth Wave: Another Lockdown? Upcoming Financial Crash? Worldwide Economic and Social Sabotage? globalresearch.ca Introduction: | Is …
(2021-08-11). Thousands of doctors, peasants, teachers and truckers stage protests in Paraguay. peoplesdispatch.org 
On August 10, thousands of doctors, peasants, teachers and truckers took to the streets of Paraguay's capital Asunción, demanding compliance with agreements reached previously with the far-right government of president Mario Abdo Benítez. | The truckers continued their semi-blockade on Costanera avenue with their trucks. Teachers mobilized across the capital city and blocked roads leading to parliamentary buildings. Peasants and Indigenous communities held demonstrations in front of the Congress, the state attorney general's office, and the ministries of public works and communications, agriculture and livestock,…
(2021-08-11). International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples toward 2021 California Admission Day. indybay.org The living legacy of Indigenous people throughout the Great State of California legacy will no longer be discounted and/or discredited. Generational Genocide, Slavery and Disparaging treatment cannot be ignored any longer. Together, we can and must form a more perfect union by facing "what really happened" and Build Back Better in 2021.
(2021-08-11). US Foreign Policy Adrift: Why Washington is No Longer Calling the Shots. counterpunch.org Neoconservatism, unlike what the etymology of the name may suggest, was not necessarily confined to conservative political circles. Think tanks, newspapers and media networks that purport – or are perceived – to express liberal and even progressive thought today, like The New York Times, The Washington Post and CNN, have dedicated much time and space to promoting an American invasion of Iraq as the first step of a complete US geostrategic military hegemony in the Middle East.
(2021-08-11). THIS THURSDAY — Canada in Venezuela: Orinoco Tribune to Host Live Interview with Yves Engler (Facebook Livestream). orinocotribune.com August 3, 2021 (special for Orinoco Tribune)—Orinoco Tribune will host Canadian writer Yves Engler for a discussion of Canada's foreign policy regarding Venezuela and the economic interests of Canadian corporations in the region on Thursday, August 12. While the US has taken the lead in "regime"-change operations against Presidents Hugo Chávez and Nicolás Maduro, Canada has played a disproportionately significant role that has been less widely publicized—at times Canada is even presented as a benevolent actor in the region. We will learn that Canada's complicity extends far beyond its general support…
(2021-08-11). Video: Mozambique to Finally Get Rid of Terrorists. globalresearch.ca
(2021-08-11). Comicomment: How many 'No. 1' titles will the U.S. get?>. ecns.cn In July, Bloomberg ranked U.S. top in the "COVID Resilience Ranking", which was mocked worldwide. Now a research report shows the United States is well deserved to be the world's "No. 1" in eight aspects of COVID-19 response.
(2021-08-11). Intelligence probe of COVID-19 origins unlikely to end with high-confidence result: officials. ecns.cn A 90-day intelligence review into the origins of COVID-19 ordered by U.S. President Joe Biden is expected to end largely where it began, without high confidence in how the coronavirus first emerged.
(2021-08-11). Australia's Lockdown Troubles . counterpunch.org By early August, more than half of all Australians (60%) were in lockdown. It should be clear even to the mathematically challenged in and around Sydney that Covid-19 cases slowly go up every day. And so do hospitalizations and, sadly, deaths — hitting even the unvaccinated young. Meanwhile, on a world-scale, Australia's just below one
(2021-08-11). Fiscal Tyranny: Biden Threatens to Withhold Federal Funding from Universities, Nursing Homes and Other Federally-funded Institutions if They Don't Hit Mandatory COVID Vaccination Quotas. globalresearch.ca
(2021-08-11). Counting the uncounted COVID-19 deaths in India. peoplesdispatch.org Professor Christophe Z Guilmoto and Indranil Mukhopadhyay from the People's Health Movement discuss the scale of the under-reporting of COVID-19 deaths in India. They reflect on possible methods for counting the currently unregistered death cases, as well as improving the way of recording deaths in the future. | You can listen to the first part of the interview here:
(2021-08-11). Sharing Mayo Clinic: When the answer was something other than COVID-19. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org This story came in a note to the Sharing Mayo Clinic blog from Susan Fox, who wanted to share her experience finding an answer to distressing symptoms with help from the COVID-19 Nurse Line, even when the answer was something other than COVID-19. _______________________________________ I'm a 68-year-old woman in Wisconsin and have been a patient with Mayo Clinic for many years. Despite extreme caution, my husband and I both contracted COVID-19 last November. We both recovered slowly, and when…
(2021-08-11). Coles workers force management to act on COVID-19 threat. greenleft.org.au Corporations are putting profits above the health and safety of the workers, a union forum has been told. Jim McIlroy reports.
(2021-08-11). Why do masking recommendations change? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently changed course on masking guidelines, recommending people vaccinated for COVID-19 resume wearing masks in public indoor spaces in areas of the U.S. where there is high transmission of the virus. Watch: Mayo Clinic expert explains why masking recommendations for COVID-19 are changing. youtu.be/DAXqOFcy-h8 Journalists: Broadcast-quality sound bites are in the downloads at the bottom of the page. Please courtesy: "John O'Horo, M.D./Infectious Diseases/Mayo Clinic." The Mayo Clinic…
(2021-08-11). As DeSantis Bans Mask Mandates, Florida Asks Feds for Help With Covid Surge. commondreams.org "The Biden administration promised a wartime response to the global vaccine effort. It's time to deliver."
(2021-08-11). COVID-19 infection among vaccinated people: What you need to know. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org As the delta variant continues to spread across the country, new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) show vaccinated people can still spread COVID-19. Breakthrough infections of the highly contagious delta variant also have been reported. This new information has led to questions surrounding the effectiveness of the current COVID-19 vaccines. Watch: Dr. O'Horo discusses COVID-19 infection among vaccinated people. youtu.be/aHvr8ngA8hE Journalists: Broadcast-quality sound bites are in the downloads at the…
(2021-08-11). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Answering questions about delta variant, COVID-19 vaccination. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I am hearing more about the delta variant and am worried about my family's risk of becoming infected with COVID-19. My husband and I are vaccinated for COVID-19, but some of our extended family members are not. They don't seem concerned about the new variant. Can you share more information about it and the importance of being vaccinated for COVID-19? ANSWER: Viruses constantly change through mutation, and new variants of viruses are expected to…
(2021-08-11). Tuesday 8/10: Addressing COVID Vaccine Hesitancy in a Tumultuous Political Climate. indybay.org Online discussion…
(2021-08-11). Mayo Clinic Q&A podcast: The COVID-19 delta variant has changed everything. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org A fourth COVID-19 surge is blanketing the U.S., and the delta variant is the culprit. "Where did this delta variant come from? It came from unvaccinated people getting infected in large numbers allowing the virus to continue mutating," says Dr. Gregory Poland, an infectious diseases expert and head of Mayo Clinic's Vaccine Research Group. In the past, a person with COVID-19 might infect two to four people. But with the delta variant, one person can infect…
(2021-08-11). Biden Has Abandoned His Covid Worker Safety Pledge. zcomm.org Biden's much-anticipated workplace safety rule excludes most workers—and some in the labor movement are not happy…
(2021-08-11). New State-by-State Scorecard Details GOP Assault on Voting Access. commondreams.org "Even where Covid-19 has surged at times, many countries have put in place effective protocols… that have simultaneously and successfully protected both public health and the human right to seek asylum."
(2021-08-11). California Requires Covid-19 Vaccines or Tests for Teachers as US Education Secretary Backs Mandates. commondreams.org
(2021-08-11). How COVID-19 delta variant is impacting younger people. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The number of COVID-19 infections, mostly with the delta variant, continues to rise, especially in parts of the U.S. where vaccination rates are low. Dr. Nipunie Rajapakse, a pediatric infectious diseases physician at Mayo Clinic Children's Center, says younger people are among those being infected with the highly contagious virus. "The most important thing we can do to protect kids under 12 years of age, who are not yet eligible to be vaccinated themselves, is to…
(2021-08-11). Friday 8/13: San Anselmo Rally: Stop Funding Line 3 & Fossil Fuels! indybay.org Intersection of Sir Francis Drake &and Center Blvds (The Hub), San Anselmo, CA 94960 | Wear a mask. Please follow all current COVID safety guidelines: covid19.ca.gov/…
(2021-08-11). Cigarettes (and snowballs) can be hazardous to your health. dissidentvoice.org 
If you've been following any of my stories — from juvenile delinquency to street activism — you know by now that confrontation interactions with the NYPD were not uncommon in my life. I remember a time when my entire crew (ages 12 to 15) was hanging out in L.I.C. High School yard, watching a YMCA …
(2021-08-11). Tara Reade: Cuomo's resignation a 'good first step.' 'Now, let's do Biden'. therealnews.com 
At the very moment
(2021-08-11). 'The history of postwar fascism needs to be retold'. therealnews.com 
Popular understandings of what fascism is, where it came from, and how it was "defeated" have hindered our collective ability to identify and fight fascist threats beyond those that existed in Western Europe a century ago. In the latest installment of her
(2021-08-11). On Walter Rodney's Legacy: when anger and organising took over. mronline.org 
As a founding member of the group, Braithwaite explains that though Rodney was betrayed, then assassinated, his body destroyed and concerted efforts made to tarnish his record, people around the world continue to develop and build on his immense legacy.
(2021-08-11). Rally for justice in Chicago suburb after young woman killed by police. liberationnews.org 
Protest forces release of body cam footage and apology from the mayor.
(2021-08-11). Marxism resurges among young Chinese after CPC's centenary proves a success. mronline.org 
Marxist-inspired youths.
(2021-08-11). Medicare Won't Cover Most Vision, Dental and Hearing. Dems Want to Change That. truthout.org 
Sorry, Joe Namath. Despite what you keep saying in those TV ads, under Medicare, seniors are not "entitled to eliminate copays and get dental care, dentures, eyeglasses, prescription drug coverage, in-home aides, unlimited transportation and home-delivered meals, all at no additional cost." But if Democratic lawmakers in Congress have their say, seniors could soon be entitled to some of those services. | Namath's commercial is hawking private Medicare Advantage plans, which frequently do offer…
(2021-08-11). California Gubernatorial Recall Could See Newsom Replaced by a Republican. truthout.org 
California stands on the cusp of an absurdity. | In
(2021-08-11). Military Situation In Yemen On August 11, 2021 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | The Liaison and Coordination Officers' Operations Room (loyal to Ansar Allah) reported 116 ceasefire violations in al-Hudaydah during the past 24 hours | On August 10, Saudi-led coalition warplanes conducted 9 airstrikes on the Sarwah district | On August 10, Saudi-led coalition warplanes conducted 6 airstrikes on the Nate area | On August 10, Saudi-led coalition warplanes conducted an airstrike on the Madghal district | On August 10, Saudi-led coalition warplanes conducted…
(2021-08-11). Texas judge allows county to impose mask mandates in defiance of Governor Abbott's ban for now. rt.com 
A Texas judge has ruled in favor of county officials who wish to revive mask mandates in their public schools, temporarily overriding a statewide ban on such measures as a number of school districts also vow to resist the order. | In a
(2021-08-11). Does the Virus Exist? The SARS-CoV-2 Has Not Been Isolated? "Biggest Fraud in Medical History" southfront.org 
Illustrative ImageHell is Empty and the Devils are All Here, William Shakespeare, The Tempest, 1610- 1611 | Written by Introduction: | There is a sequence of outright lies and fabricati…
(2021-08-11). Military Situation In The Area Of Lake Chad On August 11, 2021 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | On August 6, at least 26 Chadian soldiers were killed in an attack by Boko Haram in Tchoukou Telia area | 335 Boko Haram militants with their families including Musa Adamu, a Boko Haram chief bomb expert surrendered to the Nigerian Army, according to the Nigerian MOD | MORE ON THE TOPIC: |
(2021-08-11). British Embassy Worker Arrested By German Police For Allegedly Spying For Russia. southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | German police have arrested a British national who worked at the United Kingdom's embassy in Berlin on suspicion of passing documents to the Russian intelligence service in exchange for money. | German prosecutors said in a statement that the man's apartment and workplace had been searched and he would be brought before an investigating judge later on August 12th to determine whether he should be remanded in custody. | The statement added that the suspect, identified only as David S, "on at…
(2021-08-11). BBC Discovers "Lost Tablet" That "Reveals" MSM-Circulated Secrets Of The Mythical "Wagner PMC" southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | A brand-new investigation by the UK's state news outlet — BBC — allegedly reveals "the scale of Wagner's involvement in Libya." | The mythical "shadowy Russian mercenary group" has reportedly been active there for years, and finally the BBC has reported evidence from a
(2021-08-11). Ethiopian And Eritrean Troops Raped Thousands Of Women During Offensive On Tigray: Amnesty International. southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | Ethiopian and Eritrean troops have raped hundreds of women and girls during the Tigray war, subjecting some to sexual slavery and mutilation. | Human rights group Amnesty International released a report [ It is mostly based on interviews with 63 survivors, and it provides some insight into a scourge already being investigated by Ethiopian law enforcement officials, with a…
(2021-08-11). New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo Resigns After Sexual Harassment Probe. truthout.org 
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has announced his resignation, effective August 24, after a week of intense pressure from fellow Democrats for him to step down. Cuomo, who has been in office since 2011, had few allies left after an investigation by New York's attorney general found he had sexually harassed at least 11 women — allegations he continues to deny. "Governor Cuomo is still gaslighting New Yorkers," says Yuh-Line Niou, a member of the New York State Assembly representing Manhattan, who says Cu…
(2021-08-11). Berlin Wall and Kaiser Palace: Berlin Bulletin No. 194 August 10, 2021. mronline.org 
Until 1989 that terrible Berlin Wall angered many an East German. The small part of Germany it helped preserve for 28 years was always the butt of anger, sarcasm, vituperation and resistance in one form or another.
(2021-08-11). TX Voting Rights Fight Takes Ugly Turn as House GOP Vote to Arrest Dem Lawmakers. truthout.org 
Texas lawmakers in the state's House of Representatives voted on Tuesday to order state law enforcement to forcibly return Democrats to the legislative chamber, including potentially arresting them, in order to force a vote on implementing restrictive voting provisions in future elections in the state. |
(2021-08-11). Sen. Booker's enthusiastic 'embrace' of anti-defund the police measure riles activists & BLM (VIDEO). rt.com 
Senator Cory Booker (D-New York), a vocal proponent of criminal justice reform in the US, has rubbed some people the wrong way with a sarcasm-dripping endorsement of a measure against defunding the police. | Booker delivered an impassioned short speech on the Senate floor on Tuesday as the chamber worked through a grueling 13-hour vote-a-rama on hundreds of proposed amendments to the bipartisan infrastructure bill. He offered a full-throated backing to a "gift" of a proposal to "establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund relating to decreasing federal funding for local jurisdictions that defund the police." | pi…
(2021-08-11). Venezuelans Receive Olympic Athletes with a Warm Embrace — Patria Grande Gets 4th Place in Tokyo 2020 (Videos & Photos). orinocotribune.com 
Caracas, August 10, 2021 ( Many international athletes rema…
(2021-08-11). Police Arrest 10 People as Mountain Valley Pipeline Protests Top 932 Days. truthout.org 
On Monday, 10 people locked themselves to construction equipment and other apparatuses at a Mountain Valley construction site in Elliston, Virginia. The group blocked construction for 8.5 hours and were joined by nearly 100 pipeline fighters in support of them. All 10 people who locked down to block construction were later arrested. | Their target, Mountain Valley Pipeline (MVP), is a 42-inch diameter, 300-plus mile, highly volatile, fracked gas pipeline that runs through West Virginia and Virgi…
(2021-08-11). Cultivated Delusions at the Tokyo Olympics. counterpunch.org Australia's Channel 7 team was all about ignoring history as its selected commentators went into describing, poorly, the closing ceremony of the Tokyo Olympics. The trio was poorly equipped culturally, geographically and totally (the Japanese component was barely credible: "We want to make things warm for you," she chirped), to deal with the eclectic groupings
(2021-08-11). USA/UK: US Authorities Must Drop Politically Motivated Charges Against Assange. globalresearch.ca
(2021-08-11). Further Blow to Press Freedoms as US Wins Appeal in Effort to Extradite Julian Assange. commondreams.org There is a non-violent rebellion underway, and everyone and anyone is invited.
(2021-08-11). Announcing Anathema, Volume 7 Issue 5. itsgoingdown.org Long-running Philadelphia based anarchist publication, Anathema returns with a brand new-issue with interviews, action reports, and news. Volume 7 Issue 5 (PDF for reading 8.5×11) Volume 7 Issue 5 (PDF for printing 11×17) In the issue: What Went Down Hunger Strikes Chilean Models On Noise Demos Brooklyn Center Riot Interview Ecodefense Roundup Everything Will Go…
(2021-08-11). Russia reacts to prospect of U.S. air defense systems in Ukraine. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Calls to deploy US air defense prove Kiev's provocative policy towards Russia — diplomat Ukraine's call to station the US air defense forces on its territory proves the provocative nature of Kiev's policy in the region and with regards to Russia, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova told Channel One on Wednesday. "This, it seems …
(2021-08-11). People's Action on Approval of Budget Resolution: Keep Our Communities Front and Center. peoplesaction.org Contact: Johanna Kichton, press@peoplesaction.org, 202.660.0605 WASHINGTON, D.C.—People's Action today released the following statement by Campaigns Director Sondra Youdelman in response to the Senate approving a $3.5 trillion spending plan: "We are one step closer to a big, bold, inclusive recovery package that will help bolster all our communities. This bill, combined with the American Rescue …
(2021-08-11). White House confirms U.S. preparing Brazil for NATO partnership. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com On-the-Record Press Call by National Security Council Senior Director for the Western Hemisphere Juan Gonzalez on Official Travel to Brazil and Argentina Brazil and Argentina are the largest economies in South — and in South America. They bring significant resources to bear, technical know-how, industrial capacity to build resilient supply chains. So, we covered the …
(2021-08-11). Pegasus and the Global Surveillance Business. counterpunch.org We have just learned about a powerful spyware known as Pegasus, manufactured and leased by the Israeli company NSO Group and capable of extracting just about every kind of data stored in a smart phone. The Pegasus Project, a consortium of 17 organizations and individuals, mostly journalists, has acquired a leaked list of 50,000 individuals
(2021-08-11). Keep Big Oil Out Of Public Science. popularresistance.org Above Photo: Activists from the Extinction Rebellion climate change group demonstrate against Shell's sponsorship of the exhibit. (Credit: Justin Tallis/AFP via Getty Images) The gagging clause in the Science Museum's sponsorship contract with polluting giant Shell makes one thing clear — we can't rely on corporate profiteers to fund the pursuit of knowledge. It feels …
(2021-08-11). More Cheap Fun: Job Growth, Trump v. Biden. counterpunch.org Another jobs report, another cheap shot at the former guy. As I always say, this sort of comparison is silly because so many things beyond the president's control affect job growth and the economy. But, you know that if the situation were reversed, we would be hearing this comparison endlessly. Donald Trump Jr. would probably
(2021-08-11). Héctor Béjar: Life of a Brilliant Foreign Affairs Minister in a Continent Where Many of his Colleagues are Felons of the Empire. orinocotribune.com Héctor Béjar was born on September 2, 1935, in Ricardo Palma district, Huarochirí province, Lima department, in Peru. His father, Mariano Béjar Pacheco, was a musician and member of the American Popular Revolutionary Alliance (APRA) party who was not in total agreement with the party leadership. His mother, Zoila Rivera Rodríguez, was a teacher. She studied law at The National University of San Marcos (UNMSM) and was never a student leader there, but rather a press secretary at the Centro Federado de Letras. | From the age of 16 Béjar worked as a news anchor and presenter for national and international artists on…
(2021-08-11). The Media's Lies, and Lies by Omission, About Migration Out of Nicaragua. orinocotribune.com By Peter Bolton — Aug 8, 2021 | On July 29, an Associated Press (AP) article appeared online titled With turmoil at home, more Nicaraguans flee to the U.S. As is so often the case with media reports these days, the article starts off with a melodramatic anecdote that sets the tone and argumentative thrust for the rest of the piece. Emotionally manipulative rhetoric is, after all, more viscerally effective in pulling at the heart strings than facts and figures could ever hope to be. This particular article tells the tale of one Alan Reyes Picado. Picado, the AP tells us, is "one of the thousands of Nicaraguan…
(2021-08-11). US admiral warns China "we have the world's greatest military" wsws.org While Washington accuses Beijing of potential aggression toward Taiwan, the US is undermining the status quo that has underpinned relations with China for the past 50 years.
(2021-08-11). U.S. Appeals Court releases January 6 attacker involved in killing of Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick. wsws.org The release of George Tanios is only the latest example of the kid gloves treatment of pro-Trump insurrectionists who stormed the U.S. Capitol in an attempted coup.
(2021-08-11). Australian university union suppresses debate to promote enterprise bargaining sham. wsws.org Despite the event being billed as a statewide "forum," all participants were prevented from speaking and even the chat function was disabled.
(2021-08-11). Secret IRS Files Reveal How Much the Ultrawealthy Gained by Shaping Trump's "Big, Beautiful Tax Cut" scheerpost.com NASA HQ PHOTO / Flickr) by Justin Elliott and Robert Faturechi / ProPublica This art icle was originally published by ProPublica. ProPublica is a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative newsroom. Sign up for The Big Story newsletter to receive stories like this one in your inbox.Series: The Secret IRS Files Inside the Tax Records of the .001% In November 2017, with the administration of President… |
(2021-08-11). Biden speaks to Pacific Islands Forum to counter China. wsws.org Biden's address to the forum—a first for a sitting US president—featured the declaration that the US was a "proud Pacific power" and signalled Washington's determination to maintain its dominant position in the region.
(2021-08-11). $15 Wage Becoming New Average In Some Industries. popularresistance.org Now, it seems, employers are responding, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics data analyzed by The Washington Post. Eighty percent of U.S. workers make at least $15 an hour now. "Job sites and recruiting firms say many job seekers won't even consider jobs that pay less than $15 anymore," write Andrew Van Dam and Heather Long for…
(2021-08-11). Grosse Pointe, Michigan, parents protest against district's lifting of mask mandate in schools. wsws.org On Monday, dozens of parents staged a protest outside the Grosse Pointe Public School System Board of Education meeting, denouncing Superintendent Jon Dean's unilateral decision last week to lift a mask mandate and all other mitigation measures in the district's schools.
(2021-08-11). Nicaragua: The Right to Live in Peace. globalresearch.ca
(2021-08-11). NATO monitoring Belarusian "aggression" against alliance members: Stoltenberg. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com NATO chief flags Baltic tensions ahead of Zapad military drill NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said the alliance would keep a close eye on "hybrid activities" by Belarus against alliance member Lithuania, as the former teams up with Russia for the Zapad 2021 military drill next month. In an Aug. 9 tweet, Stoltenberg said he …
(2021-08-11). Ukraine summons Belarusian ambassador as war threat mounts. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com MFA Ukraine summons Belarus envoy over Lukashenko's remarks The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine on Tuesday summoned Chargé d'Affaires of the Belarus Embassy in Ukraine, Kirill Kamyshev, in the wake of the latest statements by Alexander Lukashenko voiced at his annual press conference August 9. **** The diplomat was warned that Lukashenko's readiness to …
(2021-08-11). After 20 Years, Pentagon Still Lacks Control Over Hired Guns. globalresearch.ca
(2021-08-11). The Climate Crisis Is Coming For Undocumented Farmworkers First. popularresistance.org The effects of the climate crisis on the more than 1 million agricultural workers in the United States, already severe, have been worsened by profit-driven employers. The increasingly severe heat waves ravaging the country damage some crops, so to protect the market value of their produce, the agricultural industry is accelerating the harvesting season‚Äâ—‚Äâand in many instances forcing longer shifts on workers.
(2021-08-11). Lockdown Halts Mountain Valley Pipeline Construction Site for 8 Hours or More. itsgoingdown.org Report back on recent action against the Mountain Valley Pipeline (MVP) which shut down construction for more than 8 hours. On the 9th of August, activists opposing fracked gas pipelines and eminent domain for corporate profit locked themselves to construction equipment at a Mountain Valley Pipeline construction site near I-81. The lockdown held for 8…
(2021-08-11). Good Fire / Bad Fire: a False Paradigm. counterpunch.org There has been a spate of pronouncements from politicians as different politically as Montana Republican Senator Steve Daines to California Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom arguing that we need more "active forest management" to reduce "fuel" as a means of precluding large blazes. The assumption is that fuels are the problem is widespread and repeated over and over by the media and agency folks so this mantra is nearly internalized in the public mind.
(2021-08-11). The Problem with Private School Vouchers. progressive.org Harmful programs that redirect funds from public schools to private institutions are spreading rapidly across the country.
(2021-08-11). Millions Of Garment Workers In Bangladesh Forced To Return To Factories. popularresistance.org Above Photo: Large number of garment workers returning to factories in Bangladesh. (Md Manik/SOPA Images/REX/Shutterstock) The announcement by the Bangladesh authorities allowing garment export factories to resume work has resulted in tens of thousands of workers returning to major cities in overcrowded trains and buses, ignoring health guidelines Despite a strict lockdown, at least four …
(2021-08-11). Remembering John Wesley Powell in a Dry Year. counterpunch.org How could 40 million Californians and the most productive corporate agriculture in the nation be wrong about anything? We have crushed the natural resources of the state or used them and left nothing but a few iconic viewscapes paid for by the government and wealthy land conservancies — some national parks and forests and fragments of pastureland, pretty beaches, mountain lakes, etc. The ecological crisis is now almost beyond description, which is why the press obsesses on the endless stream of grim scientific measurement—quantified data by the mile, the acre-foot, or parts per million of air pollutio…
(2021-08-11). When States Take Over School Districts, the Community Loses. progressive.org While the impacts of state takeovers on academics are uncertain, the negative effects on local democratic governance are clear.
(2021-08-11). 'Coercive Measures' Against Venezuela Will Continue, Reaffirms the US. orinocotribune.com New plots against Venezuela are being hatched in the US, as indicated by Juan González, National Security Council Senior Director for the Western Hemisphere in the Joe Biden administration. Ratifying the ongoing interventionist White House stance, González claimed that the US, together with its allies, would continue to exert pressure on Venezuela until "free and fair elections" are held in the country. | These statements come after Mexican President López Obrador's recent announcement that his government will host a negotiation between diverse political sectors of Venezuela, to aid in achieving a possible peacef…
(2021-08-11). Australia: Student opposition develops against return to face-to-face classes. wsws.org Thousands of students, teachers and other people have signed petitions denouncing the New South Wales government's plans to reopen schools as the Delta outbreak continues to spiral out of control in Sydney.
(2021-08-11). Moral Injury And The Forever Wars. popularresistance.org "As for me, though, I've been seeking out as many of those voices as I could for a long, long time. And here's what I've learned: the truths so many of them tell sharply conflict with the remarkably light-hearted and unthinking celebrations of war we experienced this July and so many Julys before it. I keep wondering why so few of us are focusing on one urgent question: Why are so many of our military brothers and sisters taking their own lives?"
(2021-08-11). 1st Infantry Division Armored Brigade Combat Team deployed to Poland, 10 nations in all. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com 1st Infantry Division Armored Brigade Combat Team to conduct Transfer of Authority in Europe The 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division deployed to Europe throughout July 2021 for a rotation as part of the regionally allocated forces supporting Atlantic Resolve. This is the eighth rotation of an armored brigade deployment to Atlantic Resolve. …
(2021-08-11). Comment: The End of School 'Reform'. progressive.org Whatever leadership imperatives become the new driving force behind the next education policy directives, they are doomed to irrelevance if they ignore the needs and interests of teachers.
(2021-08-11). 3 Iraqis die after allegedly being tortured during detention. peoplesdispatch.org The report of these deaths comes just days after a UN report accused Iraqi and Kurdistan regional government officials of torture and ill treatment of detainees on a large scale…
(2021-08-11). Statement on Virus Isolation (SOVI). "SARS-CoV-2 Has Never Been Isolated or Purified" globalresearch.ca …
(2021-08-11). Medical Fantasies, Fabrications and Deceptions: Anthony Fauci's Unscientific Manifesto. globalresearch.ca
(2021-08-11). Belarus revokes authorization for new U.S. ambassador. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Belarus withdraws its agrément for U.S. Ambassador to Belarus Julie Fisher Belarus has withdrawn its agrément for U.S. Ambassador to Belarus Julie Fisher. The United States was also asked to reduce its embassy staff in Minsk to five people by 1 September, BelTA learned from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Belarus. "…Today we summoned …
(2021-08-11). Working class and farmers unite against regressive government policies in India. peoplesdispatch.org The protesters called for the roll back of the controversial farm laws and labor codes as well as the strengthening of public health infrastructure.
(2021-08-11). Overall CPI Up 0.5 Percent in July; Higher Car Prices Still Driving Inflation. cepr.net The overall CPI is up 0.5 percent in July, the core is up 0.5 percent. Both are up 5.4 and 4.3 percent year-over-year, respectively. Most of the inflation is either bounce back or temporary disruptions, mostly with cars. Rental inflation remains moderate. Prices are stable or declining in other important areas like medical services, drugs, …
(2021-08-11). West forgets liberal rhetoric when dealing with protests at home — Russian diplomat. tass.com On Tuesday, Lithuanian police dispersed a protest outside the country's parliament…
(2021-08-11). Grieving the Loss of Yemeni Children–US Complicit. indybay.org Members of the Yemeni-American community and world peace activists grieved the third year anniversary of the loss of dozens of innocent children whose lives were taken by a 500 pound U.S. made, Saudi-UAE led bomb.
(2021-08-11). Bob Hawke: union leader, Labor PM and CIA informant. greenleft.org.au Recently-released former secret United States embassy cables reinforce the long-held view that once prominent union leader and former Prime Minister Bob Hawke was also an informant for the United States government and the Central Intelligence Agency. Jim McIlroy reports.
(2021-08-11). Post-war opportunities: Turkey, Georgia to collaborate on energy, transportation projects. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com For "new opportunities that emerged in the region" read the results of last year's war by Azerbaijan and Turkey against Nagorno-Karabakh, especially plans for a Zangezur corridor running through Armenia's Syunik province to connect the main body of Azerbaijan with its Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic. In May Azerbaijan deployed over 1,000 to the Armenian province, where …
(2021-08-11). Embracing the transformative power of digital pathology. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Mayo Clinic is in the midst of a digital pathology initiative that will integrate digital infrastructure, automate highly manual processes, and employ artificial intelligence to advance clinical capabilities and care for patients. As this digital pathology initiative advances, a clear illustration of its transformative power is taking place now in Mayo Clinic's Department of Dermatology. Dermatology at Mayo Clinic is organized into three divisions: clinical dermatology, surgery, and dermatopathology. The department's seven dermatopathologists, supported by Mayo's Department of Laboratory Medicine…
(2021-08-11). Koch Network Infiltration of Public Schools 'Harms Students, Teachers, and Our Democracy': Report. commondreams.org Federal legislation is clearly needed to help stop partisan gerrymandering, and time is of the essence.
(2021-08-11). America has arrived at one of history's great crossroads. zcomm.org If the neoliberals win and Biden and the Democrats back down, it's unlikely America will simply slide back into a "friendly neoliberalism" like we had before the Trump presidency…
(2021-08-11). Libertarians and the Vaccine: Give Me Liberty and Give Them Death. commondreams.org ProPublica's new investigation reveals how the pass-through businesses deduction benefited the nation's richest.
(2021-08-11). Mayo Clinic Minute: Music on the brain. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Music soothes, energizes and inspires. It also fortifies pathways in your brain that neurologists say can lead to a better understanding of cognition and dementia. To help better understand how music strengthens the brain, Dr. Bernard Bendok, chair of the Department of Neurosurgery at Mayo Clinic in Arizona, explains how music strikes a chord with researchers in this Mayo Clinic Minute. Note: Music composed by the musician and free to use. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/UrGabRHqWFs…
(2021-08-11). 'A Five-Alarm Voting Rights Fire': Senate Urged to Fight Back After GOP Blocks For the People Act Again. commondreams.org
(2021-08-11). At Risk in Israel's Backlash Against Ben and Jerry's? The Right to Protest. thenation.com At Risk in Israel's Backlash Against Ben and Jerry's? The Right to Protest…
(2021-08-11). Saturday 8/14: After the A bomb, how 'bout we radiate You Reign-ium: a walking tour. indybay.org American Youth Hostel | 312 Mason Street | San Francisco…
(2021-08-11). Video: French Police Patrol Cafes Asking to See Citizens' Vaccine Papers. globalresearch.ca
(2021-08-11). Bay Area, California teacher raises critical concerns over school reopenings. indybay.org The WSWS received this letter opposing the reopening of schools and the ending of coronavirus mitigation measures across the US.
(2021-08-11). Without Single GOP Vote, Senate Approves $3.5 Trillion Budget Blueprint. commondreams.org
(2021-08-11). Mayo Clinic Q&A podcast: Overtreating an underactive thyroid. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The thyroid gland creates and produces hormones that play a role in many systems throughout the body. When your thyroid makes too much or too little of these important hormones, it's called thyroid disease. And thyroid disease is common. "We know that about 10% of people have some degree of thyroid dysfunction," says Dr. Juan Brito Campana, a Mayo Clinic endocrinologist. There are several different types of thyroid disease, including hyperthyroidism, or overactive thyroid; hypothyroidism…
(2021-08-11). Science Saturday: A "sandbox" for innovation: The Advanced Diagnostics Laboratory. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The Advanced Diagnostics Laboratory (ADL) is a visionary space designed to continue Mayo Clinic's long tradition of pioneering patient treatments and diagnostics. The ADL's mission is to foster innovation — including grassroots innovation — across different specialties, through partnerships in-house as well as with external companies. Located on the third floor of One Discovery Square in a 9,600-square-foot space, the lab was born out of an initiative between Mayo's Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology (DLMP) and the…
(2021-08-11). Filmmaker Oliver Ressler accuses YouTube of censorship after account suspended 'without warning'. zcomm.org Austrian artist who creates political and environmental documentaries believes his videos have been deleted because of their "anti-capitalist content"
(2021-08-11). Texas House Speaker Signs Arrest Warrants for 52 Democrats Who Fled to DC Over Voting Bill. sputniknews.com Last month, 52 Texas Democrats fled the state in an attempt to block a vote on an election bill that envisaged tougher voting requirements – a measure Democrats view as harming minorities and abusing voting rights.
(2021-08-11). T Is for Tyranny: How Freedom Dies from A to Z. globalresearch.ca
(2021-08-11). 'Absurd Inequality': Swedish Profs Against Booster Shots, Call to Vaccinate Poor Countries First. sputniknews.com According to Swedish professors, it is important to vaccinate globally both to save lives and to prevent the virus from mutating, as a broad spread is fraught with new strains. At the same time, it was conceded that vaccines are unlikely to provide lifelong protection.
(2021-08-11). Mayo Clinic Orthopedics and Sports Medicine to offer walk-in sports injury clinics on Saturdays. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Mayo Clinic Orthopedics and Sports Medicine will provide a Saturday morning injury clinic for Rochester-area middle school, high school and college athletes injured during recent sports activities. This includes all athletes from schools in Southeast Minnesota, Western Wisconsin and Northern Iowa. The clinic will be open each Saturday between Sept. 4 and Oct. 16 from 8 a.m. to noon on the third floor of Dan Abraham Healthy Living Center at Mayo Clinic…
(2021-08-11). Sunday 8/15: PUSH the movie and pre-movie panel on housing in Santa Cruz. indybay.org Resource Center For Nonviolence | 612 Ocean St, Santa Cruz…
(2021-08-11). Tennessee Compiled Secret Dossiers on Civil Rights Protesters. commondreams.org "In their assault on public education, the network has taken actions to increasingly privatize and corporatize K-12 institutions."
(2021-08-11). Consumer Health: Summer sun safety. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org August is Summer Sun Safety Month, which makes this a good time to learn the signs of sun damage and remember the ways you can protect yourself and your family from the harmful effects of ultraviolet, or UV, radiation from sunlight. Exposure to UV radiation from the sun damages your skin. Children are especially vulnerable because they tend to spend more time outdoors and can burn easily. This slideshow includes images of several conditions caused…
(2021-08-11). The Pied Piper of Shenanigonia. indybay.org Guns and Rats, a Parable…
(2021-08-11). Online events with Amory Lovins, Lisa Wells, Mickey Huff, Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz, etc. indybay.org Here are some 18 online events taking place over the next week (and starting at 12 Noon today, August 11th), featuring people such as Jeremy Lent, Carol Anderson, Amory Lovins, Eyal Press, Lisa Wells, Mickey Huff, Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz, and many others. | These events are hosted from various locations all across the country, as well from Canada, the UK, New Zealand, and Ireland (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.
(2021-08-11). Climate Crisis Must Be Treated Like Outbreak of a World War. zcomm.org Humanity and the environment are under massive assault by global warming caused by human activities…
(2021-08-11). Mayo Clinic in Florida recognized as Center of Excellence for Antimicrobial Stewardship. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Mayo Clinic in Florida has been recognized as an Antimicrobial Stewardship Center of Excellence by the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) ‚Äï the only hospital in North Florida to hold that designation. This designation recognizes Mayo Clinic's optimal antimicrobial use and ongoing efforts to combat antimicrobial resistance. "We are honored to receive the IDSA Center of Excellence designation," says Julio Mendez, M.D., chair of Mayo Clinic Florida's Antimicrobial Stewardship Program. "It is…
(2021-08-11). Yemeni Community Holds Memorial for Children Killed in US-Saudi Bombing. indybay.org US complicity condemned in Union Square protest…
(2021-08-11). Friday 8/13: Protest El Salvador government repression. indybay.org El Salvador consulate | 507 Polk Street, San Francisco…
(2021-08-11). Gerrymandering: The Upcoming Redistricting Battle. commondreams.org "As other state legislatures continue to work tirelessly to pass anti-voter laws, the federal government must work even harder to stop these nefarious efforts in their tracks."
(2021-08-11). Climate Despair and Building a Movement of Hope. anchor.fm In this episode I talk a bit about some thing that I have been dealing with personally, and that is what many people are calling eco-despair. I know a lot of us, after seeing the most recent climate report yesterday, are very scared. But also I know a lot of us have been feeling this way for much longer than just a day, and many more have been suffering because of climate change for far longer than many of us have been paying attention to it. But what do we do? How do we expect to try to fix this? How do we expect to even be able to convince people that this can be fixed? In this episode we briefly go over these…
(2021-08-11). Saturday 8/28: Why This Is A Rare Time When Revolution Becomes Possible. indybay.org Revolution Books, 2444 Durant Ave. Berkeley CA 94704…
(2021-08-11). Wealthiest Netted Billions From Trump Tax Cut They Helped Write: Report. commondreams.org "This disingenuous appeal should be dismissed by the court and President Biden should take the opportunity to drop these politically motivated charges."
(2021-08-11). The Choice to Vaccinate Has Never Been Free. thenation.com The Choice to Vaccinate Has Never Been Free…
(2021-08-11). Your Vote Needed to Stop Sept 14 Governor Recall. indybay.org The County Voter Handbooks are arriving this week describing the fascist Trump Republican recall election set for September 14, 2021, and how we can vote by mail within 30 days of that election. Every registered voter will receive a vote by mail ballot. Since there is no Electoral College for this, we need every single vote against this recall to avoid the horror of a Trump Republican governor.
(2021-08-11). Sputnik V effective against all known coronavirus strains, developer says. tass.com Earlier, Russian Health Minister Mikhail Murashko told journalists that the efficacy of the Sputnik V vaccine against the coronavirus Delta strain amounts to approximately 83%…
(2021-08-11). YouTube suspended channel with my films. zcomm.org What YouTube is engaged in here is outright political censorship. They make use of their de facto monopoly to act as they please.
(2021-08-11). Seeing the Climate Crisis Through the Eyes of Henry Thoreau. thenation.com Seeing the Climate Crisis Through the Eyes of Henry Thoreau…
(2021-08-11). Poll: Majority of US Voters Want Biden to 'Fight' for Key Voting Rights Bill. commondreams.org "Maybe instead of boosting oil production, President Biden should have pushed for more electric vehicle and transit spending in the infrastructure bill?"
(2021-08-11). "This Was Avoidable," Climate Activists Say About Apocalyptic UN Climate Report. commondreams.org "It's not a wildfire season anymore," said one journalist, "it's a wildfire year."
(2021-08-11). Inspired by barnacles, medical glue stops bleeding in seconds. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. ‚Äï Mayo Clinic researchers and colleagues at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have developed a rapid-sealing paste that can stop bleeding organs independent of clotting. The details are published in Nature Biomedical Engineering. The inspiration for this paste? Barnacles. Barnacles are those sea animals that adhere to rocks, the bottom of ships and large fish with the aim of staying in place despite wet conditions and variable surfaces. They're successful because they exude…
(2021-08-11). Ten years after the London riots: More cuts and state repression. wsws.org The riots blew the lid off a society wracked by poverty and inequality and the collapse of any concern for democracy in the ruling class. A decade later, both of Britain's main parties are led by politicians who cut their teeth in the mass repression of working-class youth which followed.
(2021-08-11). 200+ Scientists, Groups Implore Biden to Ramp Up mRNA Vaccine Production for the World. commondreams.org The United Nation's latest climate report says capping global temperature rise to 1.5 degrees C target is imperative—and still within reach through immediate, aggressive action.
(2021-08-11). La advertencia de la ONU sobre Cambio Climático: Una alerta roja para la Humanidad. globalizacion.ca El grupo de científicos nucleados en el Panel Intergubernamental de Cambio Climático (IPCC) señala que ya se han causado efectos en el clima que serán irreversibles durante siglos o milenios. El Secretario General de la Organización de las Naciones Unidas…
(2021-08-11). From California to Greece to Siberia, Wildfires Rage Worldwide—and More Expected. commondreams.org If libertarians wish to maintain their self-centered fixation on their own freedoms without considering others, let them do so—in indefinite quarantine from the rest of us.
(2021-08-11). Amid Growing Calls for Vaccine Mandates, Employers and Employees Weigh Options. globalresearch.ca
(2021-08-11). 'Utter Lack of Credibility as a Climate Leader': Biden Pressures OPEC to Pump More Oil. commondreams.org "You can't even keep these files because there's potential for abuse," said the ACLU of Tennessee.
(2021-08-11). Wednesday 8/11: Bernal Litterati [sic]. indybay.org exterior of the Bernal Branch library | 500 Cortland Avenue | San Francisco | (meet in the mini-amphitheater on the Moultrie side of the library)…
(2021-08-11). If a Vaccine Resistant Strain Develops in Africa, Will Dr. Fauci Lose His Job? zcomm.org The long and short is that, in our high-tech globalized economy, accountability is only something that those at the bottom have to worry about…
(2021-08-11). After three weeks in the Black Sea, NATO naval group visited Israel. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Standing NATO Mine Countermeasures Group Two Visited Israel Standing NATO Mine Countermeasures Group Two (SNMCMG-2) visited Haifa (Israel) from 2nd of August to 5th of August 2021 and conducted a Passing Exercise (PASSEX) with Israeli Navy units in the vicinity of Haifa, Israel following a successful deployment in the Black Sea. **** Prior to the …
(2021-08-11). The Real History Of AFL-CIO Richard Trumka With "War Zone" Organizer Mike Griffin. indybay.org WorkWeek interviews Decatur "War Zone" organizer Mike Griffin about the role of former AFL-CIO president Richard Trumka in the struggle in Decatur and in labor nationally.
(2021-08-11). Mayo Clinic Q and A: 5 stair exercises to do at home. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: Like many people, I am now working at home. Unfortunately, with my schedule, I have not been able to work out regularly, outside of running downstairs for a quick snack between meetings. What can I do at home for exercise? ANSWER: You don't need fancy gym equipment to get a good workout. You certainly do not even need to leave your home. Squeeze some quick exercise into your day by simply stepping onto your…
(2021-08-11). Democracy's Money Problem. thenation.com Democracy's Money Problem…
(2021-08-11). Mayo Clinic Minute: Tips to avoid 'weekend warrior athlete' sports injuries. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org It's inspiring to watch the best athletes in the world compete for the gold. Unlike Olympians, most people aren't battling for the title of best in the world. If you are a physically active person who works during the week and packs an intense workout on the weekends, you might be a "weekend warrior athlete." Dr. Kristina DeMatas, a Mayo Clinic sports medicine specialist and an avid athlete, offers some tips on avoiding common sports…
(2021-08-11). Biden Made Big Compromises on Climate. zcomm.org And Movements That Backed Him Are Livid…
(2021-08-11). S. C. Community Credit Union members fight sale to NY developer for luxury hotel! indybay.org Movement to stop the Santa Cruz Community Credit union from selling valuable land zoned for housing to a NY developer to build a 228 room luxury hotel. A call for credit union members to attend an online meeting Friday from 12-2 and information about the situation for non-members.
(2021-08-11). Students, staff campaign against Robert Menzies Institute. greenleft.org.au Students and staff at the University of Melbourne are campaigning against management's attempts to establish a right-wing think-tank. Jacob Andrewartha reports.
(2021-08-11). Tuesday 8/17: DACA is Not Enough: Citizenship for All Rally in Santa Cruz. indybay.org Town Clock, N. Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz…
(2021-08-11). KPFA Supporters Of "New Day" Who Control LSB Refuse To Hold Committee Meeting. indybay.org The present majority of the KPFA Local Station Board supported the corporate "New Day" bylaw proposals. They argued that the Local Station Boards should be advisory and should not approve the budget and evaluate the manager. Now they are their supporters are running for the LSB with the position that they really don't want to do what is required under the bylaws. This is duplicitous and shows a lack of integrity and honesty. If you don't want to follow the bylaws and do your job you should not be running for the KPFA Local Station Board.
(2021-08-11). FACTBOX: How countries approved Sputnik V anti-coronavirus vaccine. tass.com Sputnik V exports to other countries began in late 2020…
(2021-08-11). Thwarting the Republican Backlash Against Democracy. thenation.com Thwarting the Republican Backlash Against Democracy…
(2021-08-11). Friday 9/10: Putting Food on the Table: Supporting Bay Area Farms with KTA & POST. indybay.org Online event (FREE)…
(2021-08-11). Brasil: escena de república bananera. globalizacion.ca Una escena patética: cuando por la tarde el Congreso brasileño iba a derrotar la propuesta del presidente Jair Bolsonaro de cambiar la urna eletrónica por el voto en papel, 150 vehiculos militares, gran parte de ellos tanques, cruzaron la Esplanada…