(2022-03-10). Democrats, Republicans, Biden agree on staggering increase in military budget. wsws.org The Pentagon will receive nearly $800 billion, with the prospect of even greater increases as the US and NATO step up their intervention in the Russia-Ukraine war.
(2022-03-10). Embargo on Russian oil gives gift to energy corporations, deals blow to hopes for peace. liberationnews.org 
This move from the U.S. government fuels the flames of global tensions to the benefit of giant energy and military corporations, making the prospect of lasting peace in Ukraine even more remote.
(2022-03-10). China offers to mediate talks between Russia and the Ukraine. wsws.org Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi's comments come amid mounting pressure from the US and its allies demanding that Beijing condemn the Russian invasion of the Ukraine and impose sanctions on Moscow.
(2022-03-10). By Trying to Sanction the Whole World, Washington Backs Itself into a Corner. orinocotribune.com 
By Ernesto Cazal — Mar 7, 2022 | In a short amount of time, a series of events took place, centered around Venezuela, which from a political point of view have the elements of a melodrama with a hint of comedy. It all began when a plane left Washington, passing through Miami and ended its journey at the international airport of Maiquetía (La Guaira), where a delegation of US officials was reportedly received by the Venezuelan government. | The visit, unprecedented within the context of hostilities and diplomatic disagreements, was a sort of "effort" on the part of the US to breakdown the Russian—Venezu…
(2022-03-10). Foreign Policy Tripe: Scott Morrison's "Arc of Autocracy" dissidentvoice.org Grand foreign policy speeches are not usually the specialty of Australian Prime Ministers. Little insight can be gleaned from them. A more profitable exercise would be consulting the US State Department's briefings, which give more accurate barometric readings of policy in Canberra. The same goes for the selected adversary of the day. Washington's adversaries must …
(2022-03-10). Pseudo-left International Marxist Tendency provides cover for imperialist powers in conflict with Russia. wsws.org The IMT's role amid the current war drive is to repackage with "Marxist" phraseology the propaganda of the US State Department and other NATO countries that they have no intention of militarily intervening against Russia.
(2022-03-10). The US-Ukrainian Strategic Partnership of November 2021 and the Russian invasion of Ukraine. wsws.org A principled, left-wing opposition to the Kremlin's invasion of Ukraine requires uncompromising opposition to US/NATO. Absent that, claims of being "anti-war" are hypocritical and deceitful.
(2022-03-10). US's practice of disseminating disinformation about China on the Ukraine issue is despicable and malicious. ecns.cn Lately, the US has been disseminating disinformation about China on the Ukraine issue, with the attempt to shift blame, stoke confrontation and profit from the issue. The practice is despicable and malicious.
(2022-03-10). The Coming Medicaid Purge. dailyposter.com 
(2022-03-10). How the U.S. has empowered and armed neo-Nazis in Ukraine. nationofchange.org Right now, Ukrainians are united in their resistance to Russia's invasion, but we should not be surprised when the U.S. alliance with neo-Nazi proxy forces in Ukraine, including the infusion of billions of dollars in sophisticated weapons, results in similarly violent and destructive blowback.
(2022-03-10). The IMF's Agreement with Argentina Could Be a Game Changer. cepr.net After long pushing failed belt-tightening policies, the International Monetary Fund has agreed to a deal that will allow Argentina's government to pursue a pro-growth strategy.
(2022-03-10). Biden's Sanctions on Afghanistan Threaten to Kill More Civilians than Two Decades of War. cepr.net USA Today See article on original site When President Joe Biden decided to withdraw the U.S. military from Afghanistan last year, much of America's news media came down on him like a ton of bricks. Republicans piled on, calling the withdrawal an "unmitigated disaster." But getting out was the right move. In fact, the real mistake …
(2022-03-10). Stop this imperialist war. canadiandimension.com 
Protest against Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Washington, DC, February 27, 2022. Photo by Amaury Laporte/ I would encourage many online "leftists" to try a lot harder not to come off as Vladimir Putin bootlickers indifferent to the plight of ordinary Ukrainians (and for that matter of everyday Russians who are losing access to non-state media and who face 15 years in prison for even calling Putin's war of invasion a war or an invasion) when you bring up the undeniably horrible role of the imperialist United States and the imperialist…
(2022-03-10). On the Ethics of Preemptive Strikes. journal-neo.org 
The South Korean presidential candidate Yoon Suk-yeol recently stated that he thought a preemptive strike against the DPRK would be justified, since, if the latter were to launch a rocket armed with a nuclear warhead against Seoul, it would be almost impossible to intercept it—é The only option would be to forestall the attack. This statement …
(2022-03-10). EPA expected to extend use of bee-killing pesticides. nationofchange.org "These insecticides are not helping the productivity of crops on fields — it seems an amazing effort to blanket all these acres with something that doesn't have a return on investment."
(2022-03-10). 22 ADF rebels killed since inception of Operation Shujja. plusnews.ug 
At least 22 rebels have been killed since November last year when Uganda People's Defence Forces raided suspected camps of Allied Democratic Front rebels in the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The Army Spokesperson, Brig Felix Kulayigye, says in the first operation, UPDF and Congolese forces killed three ADF rebels, four were killed in …
(2022-03-10). Amsterdam Hermitage ends "Russian avant-garde: Revolution in art" exhibit. wsws.org The reactionary cancellation of a Russian art exhibit falls in line with prevailing anti-Russian hysteria in Europe after the Kremlin's invasion of Ukraine.
(2022-03-10). Ministers Nabakooba, Magyezi Summoned over Naguru land row. plusnews.ug 
Parliament's Adhoc committee investigating the Nakawa-Naguru land row has summoned the Ministers of Lands, Housing and Urban Development and that of Local Government. Dan Atwijukire Kimosho, the Adhoc committee chairperson ruled that Judith Nabakooba and Raphael Magyezi should be formally summoned after his committee received information that they had not turned up for the meeting …
(2022-03-10). Imperial graduation celebrates student achievements during COVID-19 pandemic. imperial.ac.uk Over 2,400 students will receive their undergraduate degrees in three in-person ceremonies taking place at the Royal Albert Hall.
(2022-03-10). Let's organize around student debt! cpusa.org 
While on the campaign trail, Joseph Biden made a lot of promises. One of them was to forgive $10,000 dollars in student debt. His promises paid off big. When election time came around, Biden won roughly 60% of the youth vote. So far, the president has only partially honored his promise. The Education Department …
(2022-03-10). Russian firm to make vehicle trackers in Uganda. plusnews.ug 
The Russian firm contracted to install tracking devices in motor vehicles and motorcycles will manufacture the devices within Uganda. This was disclosed by Noah Baalessanvu, an official who was part of the team that conducted the due diligence in Russia before Uganda entered into an agreement with the Russian firm, Joint Stock Company Global Security. …
(2022-03-10). Six teens charged with first-degree murder after fatal shooting outside Des Moines, Iowa high school. wsws.org The shooting which left one student dead and two others critically wounded Monday is only the latest in a long, bloody string of school shootings in the United States.
(2022-03-10). Russia and Japan: a Difficult Balance in a Challenging Environment. journal-neo.org 
On February 7, 2022, US Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel, in a video message posted on Twitter, expressed support for Japan on the issue of ownership of the Southern Kuril Islands, stating that "the United States supports Japan on the issue of the Northern Territories and has recognized Japanese sovereignty over the four disputed Islands …
(2022-03-10). How Americans react to the U.S. ban on Russian oil. america.cgtn.com 
President Joe Biden's ban on Russian oil has fallen flat among some of America's energy producers who say the ban won't bite if it isn't coupled with an aggressive push by the White House to boost domestic production.
(2022-03-10). Fascist Three Percenter militia member found guilty on all five counts in first federal January 6 trial. wsws.org Guy Reffitt, 49, faces decades in prison for storming the Capitol with a gun and zip ties in furtherance of former President Donald Trump's failed coup.
(2022-03-10). Tomgram: Alfred McCoy, War on an Endangered Planet. warisacrime.org This article originally appeared at TomDispatch.com. To receive TomDispatch in your inbox three times a week, click here. Welcome to an ever more dangerous world. By the way, while you're reading this, if you happen to be at your desk, you might consider diving under it to practice one of those duck-and-cover drills of my childhood …
(2022-03-10). British ruling class to vastly increase military spending. wsws.org An open discussion has begun on the transformation of Europe into an independent military bloc and a ramping up of military spending. These moves, especially by the much larger economy of Germany, threaten to crowd Britain out of its position as the premier military power in Europe.
(2022-03-10). Philadelphia police fire officer who shot 12-year-old Thomas Siderio in the back. wsws.org While police initially claimed that Siderio, who is white, was holding a gun when he was shot, police sources have confirmed that the boy was unarmed.
(2022-03-10). Georgia to start Trump election probe. america.cgtn.com 
The U.S. state of Georgia was hotly contested in the last presidential election, and it's still under scrutiny ahead of this year's congressional midterms. The district attorney in the state's largest county is looking into whether former President Trump acted illegally in efforts to …
(2022-03-10). MPs SSewanyana, Ssegirinya protest amending their murder trial charge sheet. plusnews.ug 
Incarcerated Members of Parliament Allan Ssewanyana for Makindwe West and Muhammad Ssegirinya (Kawempe North) have protested the plea by Masaka Resident Chief State Attorney to amend the charges sheet in the murder trial against them. The two legislators who are on remand at Kigo prisons were rearrested in September last year, shortly after being granted …
(2022-03-10). Tampa: International Women's Day protest opposes attacks on reproductive freedom. fightbacknews.org Tampa, FL – In light of the continuing attacks on reproductive and women's rights, both here in Florida and across the country, members of Freedom Road Socialist Organization (FRSO), and other organizations in the Tampa area held a rally this past Saturday, March 5 on the corner of Bearss and Florida Avenues. | Florida's abortion ban, just passed by the legislature, would ban people from seeking abortions after 15 weeks, and makes no exception for survivors of assault, incest or trafficking. Protesters shouted chants of, "Racist, sexist, anti-gay: GOP go away" and, "Pro-life, that's a lie, they don't care if peo…
(2022-03-10). Friday 3/25: Sacramento: Global Climate Strike – Rally for Climate Crisis & Indigenous Justice. indybay.org West Steps of California State Capitol, 1315 10th St, Sacramento, CA 95814. | This is a peaceful rally for climate justice and racial justice.
(2022-03-10). Monks create sacred 'sand mandala' in Tibet. ecns.cn To celebrate the Tibeten New Year, the monks used millions of sand grains to depict the sacred world of Buddhists, which is called "sand mandala".
(2022-03-10). (Two Sessions Voice) Robin Li: Driverless cars to greatly help reduce carbon emissions. ecns.cn The popularity of autonomous vehicles will gradually reduce risks related to human factors, so roads would be safer, Robin Li, Chairman and CEO of Baidu.
(2022-03-10). Russia-Ukraine conflict has champagne corks quietly popping in Pentagon: former U.S. official. ecns.cn The military conflict between Russia and Ukraine "has the champagne corks quietly popping in the Pentagon, on K Street, in the defense industry, and throughout the halls of Congress".
(2022-03-10). China's top political advisory body concludes annual session. ecns.cn The closing meeting of the fifth session of the 13th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) is held at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, March 10, 2022.
(2022-03-10). Chinese mainland reports 402 new local COVID-19 cases. ecns.cn The Chinese mainland on Wednesday reported 402 locally transmitted COVID-19 cases, up from 233 on Tuesday, the National Health Commission said Thursday.
(2022-03-10). Thursday 3/17: Ending Gender-based Gun Violence Virtual Town Hall. indybay.org Virtual event…
(2022-03-10). First Ever Oscar Grant Day Celebrated at Oakland City Hall. indybay.org Thirteen years after his death, the city of Oakland proclaimed his birthday, February 27, Oscar Grant Day. Oscar would have been 36 years old this year, had he not been murdered by BART police officer Johannes Mehserle on January 1, 2009. The first ever Oscar Grant Day was celebrated in front of Oakland city hall on February 26.
(2022-03-10). Sanction the oligarchs, not the people! indybay.org It is time to develop a new kind of sanctions. They must be targeted specifically at the oligarchs who have become wealthy as a result of the regime. This would require the establishment of an international financial registry, a measure that will not please the Western wealthy.
(2022-03-10). Chengdu pupils paint wall with colorful designs. ecns.cn Recently, a wall on a back street has been painted with colorful patterns by over 120 teachers and students from a nearby primary school in Chengdu, south China's Sichuan Province.
(2022-03-10). Russian, Ukrainian foreign ministers meet in Turkey — media. ecns.cn Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and his Ukrainian counterpart Dmytro Kuleba met in a small resort town of Turkey's southern province of Antalya on Thursday, local media reported.
(2022-03-10). Challenging Colonialism s01e03 Full Episode (+p.iv). indybay.org s01e03 Weapons of Mass Destruction Full Episode: Removing Dams and Restoring Salmon Duration 1: 47: 56 | Challenging Colonialism amplifies Indigenous perspectives on issues of concern to native Californian communities.
(2022-03-10). Repair of the US Postal Service is Within Reach. cepr.net Newton County Enterprise | ArcaMax | Vermont Daily Chronicle | Manistee News Advocate | Hill Country News | Fixing a sabotaged institution is not always easy. In the case of the US Postal Service (USPS), relief is imminent.
(2022-03-10). Supply Chain Problems Continue as Inflation Jumps In February. cepr.net The war, and the resulting rise in energy and other commodity prices, are creating huge uncertainty going forward. Disruptions also will complicate supply chain problems.
(2022-03-10). US Admits to Funding Biological Laboratories in Ukraine, with Dilyana Gaytandzhieva. mintpressnews.com State Department official Victoria Nuland admitted that the US government is funding biological laboratories in Ukraine, confirming what Washington has long dismissed as "Russian propaganda." Correspondent Dan Cohen interviews journalist Dilyana Gaytandzhieva, who has investigated these facilities in Eastern Europe.
(2022-03-10). CovertAction Bulletin Podcast: Anti-War Media Voices Censored. covertactionmagazine.com Lee Camp Talks Cross-Platform Shut Down of RT America and The Censorship of Left Anti-War Media Voices The information war …
(2022-03-10). Ukrainians took to the streets to avert a nuclear disaster. Will Americans do the same? nationofchange.org The near disaster at Europe's largest nuclear power plant shows why activists fought for decades to end these risks — and why mass action is needed once again.
(2022-03-10). Two Naturalized US Citizens Detained in Venezuela Released After Negotiations (+CITGO 6). orinocotribune.com 
Caracas, March 9, 2022 ( This rel…
(2022-03-10). Protests Continue in Sudan; Resistance Committees Release a key Charter. orinocotribune.com By Pavan Kulkarni — Mar 3, 2022 | On February 28, The Khartoum Coordination Of The Resistance Committees Proposed The "Charter For The Establishment Of The People's Authority", Setting Forth A Militant Roadmap To Democracy. | The long-awaited "Charter for the Establishment of the People's Authority" was proposed by the Khartoum Coordination of Resistance Committees (RCs) in Sudan on Monday, February 28. Mass demonstrations against the military coup were reported from at least 14 cities in Sudan on the same day. | The security forces unleashed a violent crackdown against the protests. Two people were killed,…