(2022-02-24). The Newspaper Industry Is Fighting Democracy — Blame Private Equity. progressivehub.net SAM PIZZIGATI | INEQUALITY.ORG…
(2022-02-24). Fighting for voting rights and workers' rights. iacenter.org By Minnie Bruce Pratt February 23, 2022 Ella Baker, a leader of the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party, led a challenge to white segregationist Mississippi Democrats at the 1964 National Democratic Convention. In an act of blatant racism, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a 5-4 ruling Feb. 7 that halted a lower court's order to make Alabama redraw its gerrymandered Congressional districts and set up fair representation for the state's Black voters. A federal appeals panel — made up of one Clinton-appointed judge and two Trump appointees — had upheld the lower court decision. The SCOTUS decision paused t…
(2022-02-24). Phil Wayland on UK High Court upholding denial of Unemployment Credit uplift to two million claimants. wsws.org Four legacy benefit claimants challenged the government decision in the High Court on the grounds of unlawful discrimination.
(2022-02-24). Australia: 46-year-old teacher in NSW dies from COVID. wsws.org The tragic death of Michelle Hayes last week is an indictment not only of governments and education departments, but also of the teacher unions that enforced the dangerous school reopenings.
(2022-02-24). VIDEO: Debate: Can War Ever Be Justified? Mark Welton vs. David Swanson. davidswanson.org By World BEYOND War, February 24, 2022 This debate was held online on February 23, 2022, and was co-sponsored by World BEYOND War Central Florida and Veterans For Peace Chapter 136 The Villages, FL. The debaters were: Arguing the Affirmative: Dr. Mark Welton is Professor Emeritus at the United States Military Academy at West Point. …
(2022-02-23). COP-26: Dilution of Equity by the Global North. countercurrents.org by Deva Prasad M and Navaneeth M S The 26th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP 26) in Glasgow, although described by UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson as a big step forward, in-ground, was uneventful and continuation of the status quo with few bright promises that gave optimism to the future trajectory of climate change negotiations. The
(2022-02-23). Nearly Two-Thirds of Jefferson County, Alabama Residents Support a Union at Amazon. inequality.org
(2022-02-23). Fighting for voting rights and workers' rights — a WW commentary. workers.org 
Ella Baker, a leader of the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party, led a challenge to white segregationist Mississippi Democrats at the 1964 National Democratic Convention. In an act of blatant racism, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a 5-4 ruling Feb. 7 that halted a lower court's order to make Alabama redraw . . . |
(2022-02-23). Time for a new American political party. asiatimes.com 
The precipitous decline of the once-invincible United States of America from every standpoint — political, economic, social, cultural and educational — is threatening not only the future of the country itself, but of all Western civilization. The political system of the US is in thrall to the Trumpist extreme right on the Republican side and to …
(2022-02-23). "Pick Up the Pen, Joe": Biden Faces Rising Pressure to Cancel Student Debt. truthout.org 
The Debt Collective is planning an action on April 4 at the Department of Education to urge the Biden administration to fulfill a campaign promise to cancel student debt before federal student loan payments restart in May. Debt cancellation would give relief to some 45 million borrowers who owe nearly $1.8 trillion in student debt. Education should be treated as a human right and not as a commodity, says Astra Taylor, co-director of the Debt Collective. Not only has Biden failed on his campaign promis…
(2022-02-23). "Pick Up the Pen, Joe": Biden Faces Pressure to Cancel Student Debt to Fulfill Campaign Promise. democracynow.org 
The Debt Collective is planning an action on April 4 at the Department of Education to urge the Biden administration to fulfill a campaign promise to cancel student debt before federal student loan payments restart in May. Debt cancellation would give relief to some 45 million borrowers who owe nearly $1.8 trillion in student debt. Education should be treated as a human right and not as a commodity, says Astra Taylor, co-director of the Debt Collective. Not only has Biden failed on his campaign promises, but he has made it easier for lenders to prey on student borrowers, adds Braxton Brewington, press secretary w…
(2022-02-23). Despite massive opposition, Oakland, California school board forges ahead with school closures. wsws.org OUSD Board of Education ignores protests, rejects proposal to delay school closures.
(2022-02-23). HBCU Message To Students: You Can Bring Your Family To College. moguldom.com A Texas-based HBCU has an innovative admissions policy for students and their families: Admit one, get two free. In other words, Paul Quinn College has revamped its admissions policy to allow qualifying accepted students the privilege of enrolling two family members at no additional cost. Family members can earn an online degree alongside the admitted …
(2022-02-23). MANN OVERBOARD — Review of Michael Mann's 'The New Climate War: The Fight to Take Back Our Planet'. mronline.org 
Michael Mann is one of the world's leading climate scientists, who has played a pivotal role in establishing what is happening to our climate and the forces driving that change.
(2022-02-23). Strasbourg Court affirms the importance of anonymity online — Ruaridh Owens. ukhumanrightsblog.com 
On 7 December 2021, the European Court of Human Rights (the "Court") published its judgment in Standard Verlagsgesellschaft MBH v Austria (No.3) regarding anonymity online. The Court found that the Austrian courts had violated the applicant's right to freedom of expression by requiring the applicant to disclose the identities of those who had posted allegedly defamatory comments …
(2022-02-23). To eradicate global poverty and cut global carbon emissions, rich nations must change their consumption patterns. mronline.org 
Sometimes the aching injustice of human-caused climate change hits you square between the eyes. A new fact rears up that is potent, emotive and incontrovertible.
(2022-02-23). Thursday 3/24: The Problem of Misinformation on Social Media w/ Brennan Center for Justice. indybay.org Online event…
(2022-02-23). The capitalist imperative driving cruel and bipartisan U.S. migration policies. mronline.org 
Capitalism's need for labor is the determining factor in immigration policy. Its contradictions create a system that is consistently inhumane.
(2022-02-23). Wednesday 2/23: Status of E.O. Justice40: Ensuring Clean Energy, Water, Housing & More to Climate Impacted. indybay.org Online via livestream: www.facebook.com/SierraClub…
(2022-02-23). Don't believe the hype, big finance continues to threaten our survival. mronline.org 
According to defenders of the status quo, the best response to our most serious problems is to let markets work their magic; government regulation of private business activity only makes things worse.
(2022-02-23). Financialization at heart of economic malaise. mronline.org 
COVID-19 has exposed major long-term economic vulnerabilities. This malaise—including declining productivity growth—can be traced to the greater influence of finance in the real economy.
(2022-02-23). What accounts for Putin's assertiveness on Ukraine? mronline.org 
What about this China factor? Why do Western pundits/savants pay so little heed to this game-changer? It should not require my half-century of studying/reporting on Russia-China relations to notice that China and Russia have never been so strategically close as now.
(2022-02-23). India, China in Europe's crisis. mronline.org 
The key elements conform to a principled stance—and a balanced one. India's stance so far has been one of a 'standoffish' attitude that basically absolves Delhi of the need to take a position on which its key ally the United States and the time-tested Russian friend have locked horns.
(2022-02-23). Tuesday 2/22: Voting Rights: States Advocating for Voter Protections – California & More w/ Common Cause. indybay.org Online webinar…
(2022-02-23). As U.S. threatens war with Russia, Biden administration unveils imperial strategy for Indo-Pacific that could lead to war with China. mronline.org 
Already threatening war with Russia, the White House this month has unveiled a new imperial grand strategy for the Indo-Pacific that raises the prospects of war with China.