(2024-03-14). Geelong socialist councillor says councils must invest in communities, do more for the disadvantaged. greenleft.org.au 
(2024-03-14). Saving the planet means saving the world. indybay.org Instead of today's economic system, which increases inequality, a new system is indispensable, according to Rockstrà∂m and colleagues. What is needed is a 'wellbeing economy' which serves people and the planet—rather than people and the planet serving the economy, as the Wellbeing Economic Alliance (WeAll) puts it.
(2024-03-14). We Need Feminism Free of Condescension. pressenza.com I was three years old when CODEPINK was founded, by women I still interact with on a daily basis. So I've been able to hear what sort of discursive battles they had to face in the United States with other "feminist" groups in the lead up to the US invasions and occupations of the early 2000's. Media or politicians would show pictures of women in Kabul or Baghdad wearing hijabs and insist that it was actually the US military that would bring them empowerment. | That notion is obviously, to us at least, rooted in racism, condescension, and quite frankly — misogyny. And I want to talk about the condescension p…
(2024-03-14). Mayo Clinic Minute: Why Black Americans are at higher risk of chronic kidney disease. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Chronic kidney disease is a condition where your kidneys lose their ability to filter waste and fluid from your blood. This can lead to serious health problems such as heart disease, stroke and kidney failure.The Black community faces a higher risk of chronic kidney disease. This can be due to genetics, higher rates of hypertension and diabetes, and socioeconomic issues such as access to healthcare and structural racism. Dr. Ivan Porter II, a Mayo Clinic nephrologist, says these factors create a…
(2024-03-14). Concern over learner dropouts and repetition. sanews.gov.za Concern over learner dropouts and repetition | President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed concern over the persistently high rates of learner dropouts and repetition urging stakeholders within the education sector to intensify their efforts in tackling these issues. | The President addressed the opening of the 2024 Basic Education Sector Lekgotla Conference taking place at the Birchwood Conference Centre in Boksburg on Thursday. | Taking place under the theme "Equipping learners with knowledge and skills for a changing world," the 2024 Basic Education Sector Lekgotla aims to deepen the understanding of advancements…
(2024-03-14). 100 new units of Federal Institutes to be created in Brazil. tvbrics.com 
The president of the republic presented a plan to expand the federal network of technical education…
(2024-03-13). Moscow to Host Spaces for Drone Industry Development. telesurenglish.net "Boiling Point", a co-working space dedicated to the development of the drone industry and private space, opened in Moscow. It was organised by the ANO NTI Platform, the NTI Project Support Fund and University 2035. TV BRICS is the general media partner of "Boiling Point". | RELATED: | The site is expected to host engineering teams, scientific and educational institutions, as well as companies involved in drone m…
(2024-03-14). The panic of the ruling class. mronline.org 
Briefly, the chance of the kind of democratic triumph of the working people of which George Galloway dreams, became real with the popular uprising that led to Jeremy Corbyn being placed as Labour leader.
(2024-03-14). Online tree adoptions prove popular. ecns.cn The annual adoption event, which traditionally commences on Tree-planting Day, has become so popular that many people set timers to ensure they can bid as soon as adoptions open.
(2024-03-14). Instead of 'civil discourse' we have civil terror. mronline.org 
Last week, the CBC ran an interview on its flagship program, The Current, with Randy Boyagoda, a professor at the University of Toronto (U of T). Dr Boyagoda is neither Jewish nor Palestinian. He is an English scholar with several novels and critical essays under his belt.
(2024-03-14). Scholar or ideologue? mronline.org 
In mid-February, Chaguan, the (pen-named) Economist columnist based in Beijing, reviewed a new book by Professor Minxin Pei, who was introduced as an academic based at Claremont McKenna College in California. You can read the introductory paragraphs of this review here. Chaguan is, in real-life, David Rennie, the son of a former MI6 Director.
(2024-03-14). CNOOC's major deepwater jacket platform completed. ecns.cn Haiji-2, the first deepwater jacket in Asia designed and built independently by China National Offshore Oil Corp, completed construction in Zhuhai on Tuesday.
(2024-03-14). Letter from London: Selective Blindness and Corrective Griefa. counterpunch.org Peering across the Atlantic is something I have not really done in a while. How does the US look from here right now as we get up from the floor again after several more rounds of beating ourselves up, most recently with the wealthy widow of a construction tycoon paying for a meeting of over 50 MPs and peers in support of a return for Boris Johnson?
(2024-03-14). Congreso español aprueba ley de amnistía para Cataluña. telesurtv.net Luego del trámite en Diputados, ahora corresponde el análisis de la norma en Senado, donde la aguardarían obstáculos que ya fueron anunciados por el Partido Popular (PP).
(2024-03-14). Proponen abrir debates en torno a regularización del vapeo en México. telesurtv.net Diputados mexicanos recibieron cerca de 300 estudios científicos sobre los vaporizadores para contribuir a un trabajo legislativo sustentado.
(2024-03-14). Saturday 3/16: Salinas CalCare Day of Action. indybay.org CalCare Day of Action Organizing for Healthcare for All | United Farm Workers Hall | 118 E. Gabilan Street | Salinas, CA 93901…
(2024-03-14). Ambassador Xie Feng elaborates on China's high-quality development. ecns.cn On March 13, 2024, Ambassador Xie Feng was invited to deliver a speech at the US' session of the "Opportunities in China" Global Media Dialogue. Noting the theme of the dialogue, Ambassador Xie talked about the bright future of the Chinese economy and underscored that confidence is more important than gold and cooperation makes a better future.
(2024-03-14). Evacúan Cerro Cordillera de Valparaíso, Chile, por incendio forestal. telesurtv.net Desde el municipio se emitió un comunicado informando la instalación de un puesto de mando y se solicitó a la población que facilite las labores de los equipos de emergencia.
(2024-03-14). Australian Labor government helping to starve Gaza. wsws.org While shedding crocodile tears over mass civilian deaths, Australia continues to march in lockstep with the Biden administration that is funding and overseeing the genocide.
(2024-03-14). Prisoners sue Alabama, charging 'modern day slavery'. workers.org 
By Zoe Johnson A group of current and former inmates sued the state of Alabama on Dec. 12, 2023, challenging the prison convict labor program, which the lawsuit describes as a "modern-day form of slavery." The Union of Southern Service Workers, a Service Employees Union (SEIU) affiliate, and the Retail, . . . |
(2024-03-14). Councils, communities demand Labor rethink its pro-developer rezoning, housing scheme. greenleft.org.au 
(2024-03-14). Palestine and Labor's hideous contradiction. greenleft.org.au 
(2024-03-13). AU Joins UN to Fight Terrorism through Sport and African Culture. telesurenglish.net On Tuesday, the African Union (AU) Sports Council and the United Nations Office of Counterterrorism (UNOCT) announced their collaboration to use the tools of sports and African culture to prevent violent extremism. | RELATED: | The two institutions disclosed this at a press briefing on the sidelines of the ongoing 13th African Games in the Ghanaian capital of Accra. | Valerio de Divitiis, Global Sports Programs Coordinato…
(2024-03-14). eThekwini municipal workers' strike infringes on human rights. sanews.gov.za eThekwini municipal workers' strike infringes on human rights | Cabinet has expressed concerns at the illegal protest action by eThekwini municipal workers, which has seen violence as well as water and power outages. | "The impact of the strike has seen many residents without water, electricity and waste removal, which is an infringement of the rights of people and a contravention of the Constitution. | "Such behaviour will not be tolerated. Cabinet calls on law enforcement agencies to do all it takes to protect the rights of people," Minister in The Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni said at…
(2024-03-14). As East Coast docks contract nears, maritime shippers and Biden administration rely on union bureaucrats to keep workers in line. wsws.org A strike by East Coast dockworkers would have a tremendous impact, not only on the United States, but the entire globe.
(2024-03-14). Brazil's anti-COVID activists denounce Lula government's "forever COVID" policy. wsws.org In the midst of a new wave of the pandemic in Brazil, the WSWS spoke to four anti-COVID activists who have been denouncing on social media a number of aspects of the Workers Party government's criminal negligence in response to the pandemic.
(2024-03-14). Car caravan for Palestine delivers message to Greater Cleveland. workers.org 
Vehicles line up in car caravan for Palestine, March 9, 2024, Parma, Ohio. Hundreds of Palestinians and supporters joined a car caravan for a free Palestine on March 9. The long line of vehicles left a parking lot in the suburb of Parma, Ohio, proceeding to the nearby Cleveland airport . . . |
(2024-03-14). State of the Union speech: Biden defends genocide. workers.org 
Mainstream Democrats appear to be breathing a sigh of relief after President Joe Biden's State of the Union speech March 7. What was unofficially the first campaign speech for Biden's reelection in November has been deemed well-delivered and coherent — even "fiery." Workers World sees things differently. We noticed that . . . |
(2024-03-14). In Bangladesh, globalization results in hardship for women workers. cadtm.org
(2024-03-14). Strike promises victory at the New School. workers.org 
New School student workers, members of SENS-UAW Local 7902 in New York City, hold a practice picket building up to a strike that took place March 6-8. Friday, March 8, was day three of the latest strike at the New School University, and the picket line looked downright professional — . . . |
(2024-03-14). PDF of March 14 issue. workers.org 
Download the PDF. Floating pier off Gaza: pretext for U.S. intervention Philadelphia: Martyrs Day march for Palestine Editorial: State of the Union speech: Biden defends genocide Download the PDF. More PDF back-issues here. |
(2024-03-14). Workers at Daimler Truck North America vote overwhelmingly to authorize strike. wsws.org The strike vote at Daimler Truck marks the beginning of the first major battle by a section of autoworkers in 2024 and the first since the UAW's so-called "stand-up strikes" at the Big Three automakers last year.
(2024-03-14). Cabinet welcomes AfCFTA Protocol on Women and Youth in Trade. sanews.gov.za Cabinet welcomes AfCFTA Protocol on Women and Youth in Trade | Cabinet says it welcomes the African Union Assembly's adoption of key protocols and decisions affecting the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). | "These included the first-ever Protocol on Women and Youth in Trade, as well as Protocols on Investment and on Digital Trade," said Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni. | The Protocol on Women and Youth in Trade aims to promote sustainable and inclusive socioeconomic development, provide equal opportunity for women and youth in intra-Africa trade, and the structural transformation of A…
(2024-03-14). Israel using starvation as 'weapon of war' in Gaza: Borrell. newarab.com 
European Union (EU) foreign policy chief Addressing the
(2024-03-14). CAA: Kerala Mufti urges Union government to reconsider its decision. muslimmirror.com THIRUVANANTHAPURAM : Sheikh Abubakr Ahmad, the Mufti of Kerala, has expressed deep concern over the recent implementation of the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA) by the Central government, and wishes that the Centre reconsiders the decision. In a statement issued on Wednesday he said the Act, which utilizes religion as a criterion for citizenship, is fundamentally …
(2024-03-14). West will pay a heavy price for its complicity in Israeli genocide of Palestinians. muslimmirror.com By Latheef Farook Several European lawmakers slammed the European Union of being complicit in Israel's war crimes in Gaza during the recent European Parliament session while leading columnists warned EU of disastrous consequences. Speaking at a session of the European Parliament on the situation in the besieged Palestinian enclave, Abir Al-Sahlani, an Iraqi-born Swedish Member …
(2024-03-14). US Suffers Humiliating Defeat in Haiti. orinocotribune.com (OrinocoTribune.com)—With the resignation of interim Prime Minister Ariel Henry, the US has suffered another humiliating foreign policy defeat. | Henry was never elected, yet was recognized as prime minister and de facto leader of Haiti by the US and its vassals since July 2021, when he was encouraged to take power by the Core Group. The Core Group is a shadowy imperialist cabal composed of representatives from the US, Canada, France, Germany, Spain, the European Union, Brazil, and the Organization of American States (OAS) that has attempted to run Haiti since 2004, when democratically elected and hugely po…
(2024-03-14). Hundreds of jobs to be axed in New Zealand media restructure. wsws.org The union bureaucracy has accepted the closure of Newshub, which will destroy about 300 jobs, and will assist in imposing more job cuts at the state broadcaster TVNZ.
(2024-03-14). BRICS: Relations Between Russia and Brazil Will Greatly Expand the Influence of the Union. infobrics.org During the 12th session of the Intergovernmental Russian-Brazilian Commission for Trade-Economic, Scientific and Technical Cooperation, important events took place that marked significant progress in Russian-Brazilian relations…
(2024-03-14). CAA: Kerala Mufti urges Union government to reconsider its decision. muslimmirror.com THIRUVANANTHAPURAM : Sheikh Abubakr Ahmad, the Mufti of Kerala, has expressed deep concern over the recent implementation of the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA) by the Central government, and wishes that the Centre reconsiders the decision. In a statement issued on Wednesday he said the Act, which utilizes religion as a criterion for citizenship, is fundamentally …
(2024-03-14). West will pay a heavy price for its complicity in Israeli genocide of Palestinians. muslimmirror.com By Latheef Farook Several European lawmakers slammed the European Union of being complicit in Israel's war crimes in Gaza during the recent European Parliament session while leading columnists warned EU of disastrous consequences. Speaking at a session of the European Parliament on the situation in the besieged Palestinian enclave, Abir Al-Sahlani, an Iraqi-born Swedish Member …
(2024-03-14). Sri Lankan health unions to strike as government talks near collapse. wsws.org Discussions between HTUA bureaucrats and health ministry officials have been held behind closed doors, ensuring that the more than 100,000 members of the alliance know nothing about on the proposals under discussion.
(2024-03-14). What's the difference between kidney cysts and polycystic kidney disease? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org March is National Kidney Month, which makes this a good time to learn more about the difference between two kidney disorders — kidney cysts and polycystic kidney disease. Your kidneys are situated in the back of your abdomen under your lower ribs, one on each side of your spine. One of the important jobs of the kidneys is to clean the blood. As blood moves through the body, it picks up extra fluid, chemicals and waste….
(2024-03-14). Call For Communities To Unite And Oppose Racist Attacks On Migrants. popularresistance.org Throughout the history of Chicago, Black & Brown unity has been at the core of every democratic advancement made by working and oppressed people. Going back to the Black & Brown coalition led by Harold Washington and Rudy Lozano that got Harold Washington elected mayor, to more recent times, when Black/Latino unity won the most democratic police accountability ordinance in ECPS, and later, in getting a progressive mayor from the movement in Brandon Johnson elected. What's clear from this history is that the movement is an unstoppable force when Black and Brown Chicagoans come together. And that fact has…
(2024-03-14). Honduras, 2009: Legacy Of A Coup. popularresistance.org In June 2009, Honduras faced a devastating coup that shattered the country's fragile democracy and sunk the country into violence, repression, and a decade-long narco-dictatorship. | But the people fought back. | In this continuation of Episode 7, host Michael Fox looks at the fallout of the 2009 coup in Honduras, walking from 2009 into the present. He takes us to Tegucigalpa to dive into the fraudulent U.S.-backed elections that ushered in a narco-dictatorship, and also the resistance movement that, after years of struggle, ultimately did what it set out to do: remove the dictatorship and return democracy to Hon…
(2024-03-14). Feminist Movements In Pakistan: Challenges and Struggles. cadtm.org Asma Aamir writes about the Pakistani feminist movements history and current practices, their challenges and ways forward. This article is an edited version of her speech in the 13th International Meeting of the World March of Women, which happened in October 2023, in Ankara, Turkey.
| I would like to talk about Pakistan, a country that has not a secular State, like Turkey and others. It is officially the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, run by the federal and provincial governments, following (…) | – |
(2024-03-14). Harold Washington's Lessons for Taking on a Political Machine. counterpunch.org 
Four decades ago, at the start of 1984, Harold Washington was finishing his historic opening year in office as Chicago's first Black mayor. An outsider candidate who had been persuaded to run by the city's social movements, Washington represented a major break from the past, and his 1983 victory served as an important milestone in
(2024-03-14). From "Uncle Tom" to Willie Pye: Abolishing the Racist Legacy of the Death Penalty. counterpunch.org 
Georgia is poised to execute Mr. Willie Pye, a Black man, on March 20th, the very same day that Harriet Beecher Stowe's seminal work Uncle Tom's Cabin was published in book form, to global acclaim, in 1852. Many are likely unaware of this date's historical significance, but as someone who grew up not far from the Harriet Beecher Stowe Center in Hartford, CT, it is an alignment that strikes me as significant. This certainly unintended synchronicity highlights yet again the unmistakable link between slavery and the death penalty, and the fitting use of the same word – abolition – to apply to the movements to end bo…
(2024-03-14). Yemen won't backtrack on 'steadfast' pro-Palestine stance: Ansarullah. presstv.ir The Ansarullah resistance movement reiterates Yemen's "steadfast" position in supporting Palestinians in the Gaza Strip.
(2024-03-14). US financial regulators concerned about another crisis. wsws.org Fearing that the much vaunted "resilience and stability" of the banking and financial system could be undermined at any point regulators are working to put in place measures to prevent such an occurrence.
(2024-03-14). Brooklyn marches for Palestine on International Working Women's Day. peoplesdispatch.org The peaceful demonstration was met with aggression as the protesters were attacked by NYPD officers. Dozens of protesters were arrested at multiple actions that took place across the city as well.