(2022-05-19). Brookline teachers strike for one day, win three-year contract struggle. liberationnews.org 
In a single day strike, the BEU strike won a three year long struggle.
(2022-05-19). NATO's Finest Using Civilians and Civilian Infrastructure as Shields. marktaliano.net READ MORE: MARIUPOL — CIVILIANS DENOUNCE THE CRIMES OF THE FIGHTERS OF THE NEO-NAZI AZOV REGIMENT/By Christelle Néant  ; Mark Taliano ISIS/Al Qaeda in the Middle East and Ukraine's "Neo-Nazis": Two Sides of the Imperial Coin  ; Mark Taliano…
(2022-05-19). Disbelief as Mainstream Media Alleges Defeated Ukrainians Were 'Evacuated'. orinocotribune.com 
On May 16, the commander of the Azov regiment entrenched in the Azovstal plant, Denís Prokópenko, announced the surrender of the troops under his command in the face of the Russian siege. However, the headlines of international mainstream media outlets presented the news not as a surrender, but as an "evacuation." | For example, the following headlines appeared in Spanish-language outlets: | ‚Ä¢ "Ukraine evacuates 264 soldiers from the Azovstal steel mill" (RTVE, Spain's publicly owned media) | ‚Ä¢ "Ukraine abandons the fight in the Mariupol steelworks and evacuates 2 soldiers" (S…
(2022-05-19). Nazism, the West, Ukraine. journal-neo.org 
Despite the lessons of World War II, unfortunately the author has to say that the events of the last eight years in and around Ukraine have demonstrated not only the vitality of Nazism, but also the desire of a number of Western leaders to revive it across the board. Since early 1930s, Western ruling circles …
(2022-05-19). The new White supremacist consensus, Part 2: shootings in Buffalo solidify the consensus. mronline.org 
The latest mass shooter in Buffalo, New York was clearly a racist, and identified with Ukrainian and other neo-Nazis. But white supremacy has a stronger hold on European and U.S. society than is commonly acknowledged. The avowed racist is not the only problem.
(2022-05-19). Did the CIA train Ukrainian torturers? mronline.org 
The matter raises suspicions about a possible "instruction" that would be transmitted by American intelligence to Ukrainian neo-Nazis on "how to torture".
(2022-05-19). Role Of The AFL-CIO Supporting The Histadrut & Its Support For Apartheid. indybay.org The Israeli corporatist Zionist trade union federation Histadrut has played an important role in supporting the apartheid system in Israel. The AFL-CIO leadership with the CIA has collaborated internationally to support US imperialism.
(2022-05-19). Leading Artists Demand Accountability For Israel's Killing Of Abu Akleh. popularresistance.org More than a hundred artists, including Hollywood stars, acclaimed authors and prominent musicians, have condemned Israel's killing of esteemed Palestinian journalist Shireen Abu Akleh. | Actors Susan Sarandon, Tilda Swinton, Mark Ruffalo, Kathryn Hahn and Steve Coogan are among the signatories to an open letter calling for "full accountability for the perpetrators of this crime and everyone involved in authorizing it". | Abu Akleh, well-known across the Arab world for her reporting on Israel's occupation and apartheid system, was shot dead last week while wearing a press vest. Israeli human rights group B'Tselem…
(2022-05-19). Multi-Domain Operations: The US Wages Constant War and Across All Domains. libya360.wordpress.com Brian Berletic The United States has clearly transitioned militarily several times throughout its history, from the Cold War preparing to fight the Soviet Union using massive maneuver warfare to using the military that existed at the end of the Cold War to decimate the Iraqi army in the 1990's, to shifting to a "small wars"…
(2022-05-19). How Europe Was Pushed Towards Economic Suicide. popularresistance.org As Michael Hudson, a research professor of Economics at University of Missouri, Kansas City, wrote in early February, before Russia's intervention in Ukraine: | America no longer has the monetary power and seemingly chronic trade and balance-of-payments surplus that enabled it to draw up the world's trade and investment rules in 1944-45. | The threat to U.S. dominance is that China, Russia and Mackinder's Eurasian World Island heartland are offering better trade and investment opportunities than are available from the United States | The most glaring example is the U.S. drive to block Germany from authorizing the…
(2022-05-19). Former President Bush Slips Up In Speech: 'The Decision Of One Man To Launch A Wholly Unjustified And Brutal Invasion Of Iraq. I mean Of Ukraine'. moguldom.com Was it a Freudian slip? During a recent speech, former President George W. Bush blasted Russian President Vladimir Putin's war on Ukraine as the "decision of one man to launch a wholly unjustified and brutal invasion of Iraq." Bush, who ordered the 2003 U.S. invasion of Iraq, quickly corrected himself, saying, "I mean of Ukraine." …
(2022-05-19). Military Situation In Eastern Ukraine, Izyum-Severodonetsk On May 19, 2022 (Map Update). southfront.org 
(2022-05-19). Lieutenant Colonel Jacques Guillemain: "Ukrainian Soldiers are Entrenched in the Cities" libya360.wordpress.com Continental Observer Continental Observer conducted an interview with Lieutenant Colonel Jacques Guillemain, a former Air Force pilot, who provides us with his analysis of the situation in Ukraine, but also on on NATO. Concerning the characteristics of the Russian special military operation in Ukraine. How can an independent expert explain and comment on this? Jacques…
(2022-05-19). Russell Bentley: "The U.S. and NATO Are Waging War With Russia in Ukraine… but Russia is Assured of Victory" libya360.wordpress.com Finian Cunningham Russell Bentley has been living in the Donetsk People's Republic for eight years where he now has obtained official citizenship. Western news media are spinning wild delusions about Russia facing failure and defeat in Ukraine, says Russell Bentley, a former American soldier who has been fighting and living in the Donbass for the…
(2022-05-19). Proxy war in Ukraine raises concerns of global food insecurity, underlines need for talks. peoplesdispatch.org While Ukraine refuses to engage in talks, Russian forces scored a major victory in Donbass following the surrender of hundreds of Ukrainian forces in Mariupol's Azovstal steel plant earlier this week…
(2022-05-19). Most of any EU state: NATO neighbor Poland has sent 1.5 billion Euros in arms to Ukraine. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Polish RadioMay 19, 2022 Poland has sent EUR 1.5 bn in military aid to Ukraine: PM's aide Poland's military assistance to war-torn Ukraine has exceeded EUR 1.5 billion, a senior government official said on Thursday. Micha≈Ç Dworczyk revealed the figure at a local governance conference in the southwestern city of Wroc≈Çaw…. 'No other EU country …
(2022-05-19). State Dept still pushing Georgia's entry into broader war. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Agenda.geMay 19, 2022 Georgian First Deputy FM, US State Dept Counselor discuss partnership, security matters The United States-Georgia Strategic partnership and the difficult security environment in the Black Sea region amid the Russian aggression in Ukraine were discussed on Thursday in a meeting between the First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Georgia Lasha Darsalia …
(2022-05-19). UN warns Russia-Ukraine conflict could cause global food crisis. america.cgtn.com The UN warns that 49 million people across 43 nations are facing emergency levels of hunger. UN Secretary-General says the crisis in Ukraine will have lasting implications around the world.
(2022-05-18). U.S. reopens embassy in Ukraine. ecns.cn The United States reopened its embassy in Ukraine, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Wednesday, three months after it ceased operation in anticipation that Russia would launch a military operation in the country.
(2022-05-19). What is the fetishism of commodities? mronline.org 
I was asked by a few comrades to explain Marx's concept of the fetishism of commodities, and with that, the main ways it has been misunderstood by both mainstream bourgeois academia and by well-meaning Marxists. The following short reflection attempts to do just that.
(2022-05-19). Huy Urges UN To Protect US Indigenous Prisoner Religious Freedoms. popularresistance.org Indigenous peoples suffer one of the highest incarceration rates of any racial or ethnic group in the United States, and they are also disproportionately sentenced to serve life and long sentences in state prisons. Indigenous prisoners depend upon their freedom to engage in traditional religious practices for their rehabilitation, survival, and ability to maintain their identity as Indigenous peoples. | But according to remarks Galanda delivered to the Special Rapporteur, "Indigenous prisoners in the United States are subject to an ongoing and pervasive pattern of state and local prisons illegally restricting the…
(2022-05-19). Why Indigenous communities need a seat at the table on climate. Ray Minniecon, NAIITS Indigenous Elder, NAIITS 
(2022-05-19). Leader Of Republika Srpska Declares Independence As Soon As Kosovo Joins The UN. southfront.org 
A soldier of NATO-led peacekeeping force KFOR guards convoy of the road near the village of Leposavic, northern Kosovo, Thursday, Dec. 13, 2018. AP Photo/Darko Vojinovic | Milorad Dodik, a Serb member of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina, has announced a possible declaration of independence of Republika Srpska. | Sarajevo is concerned about the issue. The Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina has tried several times to recognize Kosovo, but there are some doubts, because there is a fear of losing 49% of the territory. Republika Srpska also has its own opinion on the matter. | The head of the Serbs of Bosnia…
(2022-05-19). Video: Tel Aviv mob chants "death to the Arabs" electronicintifada.net Police do nothing as Israelis angered by Nakba Day ceremonies terrorize Palestinians.
(2022-05-19). Braving Israel's bombs to hug my parents. electronicintifada.net Gaza's people have insisted on resuming their lives since the May 2021 attack.
(2022-05-19). Cifra de desplazados internos rozó los 60 millones en el 2021. telesurtv.net Más de 25 millones de migrantes son menores de edad, lo que atenta contra la estabilidad social de los territorios.
(2022-05-19). Fewer donors say they're willing to give to a charity when it supports immigrants — especially if they're undocumented. Joannie Tremblay-Boire, Assistant Professor, School of Public Policy, University of Maryland 
(2022-05-19). No More Bystanders in the Post-Roe Era. scheerpost.com 
Women's March in Washington demanding continued access to abortion after the ban on most abortions in Texas, and looming threat to Roe v Wade in upcoming Supreme Court. | By Robert Lipsyte / For years now, people have told desperate, heart-breaking stories about what it was like to search for an abortion in the days before Roe v. Wade. These were invariably narratives of women in crisis. They…
(2022-05-19). Signs, Symbols, Costumes at San Francisco Reproductive Justice March. indybay.org San Francisco is a free speech town and San Franciscans are at their finest at a march like the one of May 14.
(2022-05-19). Noa Tishby's spin fails to obscure horror at Shireen Abu Akleh's funeral procession. electronicintifada.net Actor turned official propagandist has attacked Rashida Tlaib, Ilhan Omar and Bernie Sanders.
(2022-05-18). Chinese FM criticizes U.S. false claims. ecns.cn The United States should stop using the World Health Assembly to hype Taiwan-related issues, said Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin on Wednesday.
(2022-05-19). Caribbean Asks For Reparations. popularresistance.org Despite the COVID-19 pandemic on September 26, 2020 during the General Debate of the 74th session of the United Nations General Assembly the Prime Minister of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Ralph Gonsalves said that […] the international campaign for reparatory justice, widely promoted by governments across our Caribbean Community and by social activists within the industrialized metropoles, must form part of any serious efforts to achieve the sustainable development agenda […]. | On November 3, 2020 during the "Peacebuilding and sustaining peace" debate organized by the United Nations Security Council the…
(2022-05-19). 5-10-2022 Media Only News Briefing: Living in the "Sandwich": Women's Health & Menopause. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org National Women's Health Week is May 8-14, 2022. Women in the "sandwich generation" may be balancing the competing demands of caring for both dependent children and aging parents, and often working outside of the home. Their own needs may take a backseat while they care for others and juggle all of the demands of life, which has been made even worse with the stressors of the COVID-19 pandemic disproportionally affecting women. Around this same time in life, many…
(2022-05-19). Shanghai to gradually resume inter-district transport. ecns.cn Shanghai is to gradually reopen public transport from Sunday as the COVID-19 pandemic situation gets better, Deputy Mayor Zhang Wei announced on Thursday.
(2022-05-19). Booster jab markedly improves COVID-19 vaccine potency: study. ecns.cn A study by Chinese researchers has found that the COVID-19 booster vaccination can markedly reduce the immune escape of the Omicron variant, underscoring the necessity for the eligible population to get a third booster jab to combat the pandemic.
(2022-05-19). We Have More in Common with Cuba than We Think. orinocotribune.com By Danaka Katovich  ; May 13, 2022 | The American working class and Cubans both face an important task: demanding dignity from the imperial core that constantly works to undermine our right to life. | A week ago I returned to the United States from Cuba where I got to spend International Workers' Day with 100 other young organizers from the U.S. alongside over 700,000 other people who celebrated in Havana that day. With the International People's Assembly of North America, we spent a week learning about the Cuban socialist project and how the blockade imposed by the United States impacts life in Cuba. | For th…
(2022-05-19). Dismantling COVID Lies and Crimes. marktaliano.net READ MORE:
(2022-05-19). Definition of COVID-19 death and its importance from a public health standpoint. peoplesdispatch.org Immunologist Dr. Satyajit Rath and Newsclick's Prabir Purkayastha talk about how a clear definition of a COVID-19-related death is essential for good public health policy…
(2022-05-19). Shanghai to reopen public transport on Sunday. ecns.cn Shanghai will progressively resume public transportation services beginning on Sunday as the COVID-19 epidemic situation continues to stabilize, vice-mayor of Shanghai Zhang Wei said at a news briefing on Thursday.
(2022-05-18). More help on docket for pressured SMEs. ecns.cn Though recent outbreaks of COVID-19 have been pressuring small and medium-sized enterprises, China's economic fundamentals remain unchanged and more efforts will be made to bolster SMEs' ability to cope with short-term difficulties, an official said on Wednesday.
(2022-05-19). China's consumption to recover from epidemic impacts: official. ecns.cn China's consumption is expected to sustain its recovery momentum as the impact of COVID-19 is gradually brought under control and supportive policies take effect, said an official with the Ministry of Commerce (MOC) Thursday.
(2022-05-19). U.S. health secretary tests positive for COVID-19 on Germany trip. ecns.cn U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra tested positive for COVID-19 on Wednesday while visiting Germany, according to a spokesperson.
(2022-05-18). Biden's daughter tests positive for COVID-19. ecns.cn U.S. President Joe Biden's daughter Ashley Biden has tested positive for COVID-19, the White House said on Wednesday.
(2022-05-19). It's impossible to determine your personal COVID-19 risks and frustrating to try — but you can still take action. Malia Jones, Scientist in Health Geography, University of Wisconsin-Madison 
(2022-05-19). Just how accurate are rapid antigen tests? Two testing experts explain the latest data. Nathaniel Hafer, Assistant Professor of Molecular Medicine, UMass Chan Medical School 
(2022-05-19). When saviours are the problem. mronline.org 
SYDNEY and KUALA LUMPUR: Central bank policies have often worsened economic crises instead of resolving them. By raising interest rates in response to inflation, they often exacerbate, rather than mitigate business cycles and inflation.
(2022-05-19). Saudi Religious Moderation: The World's Foremost Publisher Of Qur'ans Has Yet To Get The Message. southfront.org 
(2022-05-19). Shipwreck Of Missile Cruiser Moskva. Estimates Of Naval Military Analysts. southfront.org 
Moment of sinking Moskva | The flagship of the Russian Navy's Black Sea Fleet, the missile cruiser Moskva, sank on April 14, 2022. According to the Russian Defense Ministry, the cruiser sank as a result of a fire, which in turn led to the detonation of ammunition; the causes of the fire are not named. However, pictures from the crash site show that the real reasons for the sinking are still unknown for sure. | Many military experts are inclined to the opinion that the true cause is most probably the missile strike of Apr…
(2022-05-19). ICE and private prison GEO threaten hunger strikers at NW Detention Center in Tacoma. liberationnews.org 
ICE and GEO are threatening to force-feed the hunger strikers while denying them clean water or none at all.
(2022-05-19). Nurses' union marches in Oregon. workers.org 
Oregon nurses rally, warn of statewide strike, May 11. Oregon City, Oregon Nurses from the Oregon Nurses Association (ONA) working at Providence Oregon hospitals marched May 11 from Providence Willamette Falls Community Center to the Clackamas Courthouse, where they held a picket and gave speeches. The Providence network in Oregon . . . |
(2022-05-19). The ruling class in Australia. mronline.org 
Who rules Australia? The politicians, the ultra-wealthy class of capitalists or the high-powered bureaucrats who run the state—the military generals, court justices, heads of government departments and so on? The answer is all three. Together, they make up the Australian ruling class.
(2022-05-19). Tens of thousands tell SCOTUS: 'We will fight back!'. workers.org 
Brooklyn Bridge, Manhattan, New York "We won't go back!" was chanted by tens of thousands of protesters May 14 in 380 actions across the U.S. Participants in the "Bans Off Our Bodies" demonstrations denounced the attacks on the right to abortion, now facing an overturn by the right-wing majority on . . . |
(2022-05-19). Mexico Talks to Restart as Venezuela's Government Meets With Opposition. orinocotribune.com 
Mexican Foreign Secretary Marcelo Ebrard described the announcement of the talks as "very positive," and said that his country is "willing and ready to receive them." | Representatives from the delegations of the Venezuelan government and the so-called Unitary Platform, representing the radical sector of the opposition, reported on Tuesday, May 18, that they had held a meeting in México, reopening a new chapter in the complicated negotiations. | Attending the meeting were the president of the National Assembly (AN) of Venezuela, Jorge Rodríguez, representing the government, and Gerardo Blyde, for the Unitary Plat…
(2022-05-19). Colombia's far-right trying to postpone presidential elections. colombiareports.com 
The far-right party of Colombia's President Ivan Duque wants to postpone the May 29 presidential elections. The Democratic Center party and its main ally, the Conservative Party, proposed to postpone…
(2022-05-19). Colombia's opposition embarks on anti-election fraud offensive. colombiareports.com 
Opposition candidate Gustavo Petro has begun an offensive against election fraud in Colombia's Caribbean region. The offensive is led by Miguel Angel del Rio, an attorney who played a key…
(2022-05-19). DHS 'Disinformation' Board Put on 'Pause' After Backlash. scheerpost.com 
Washington, DC  ; April 28 : Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas speaks during a House Committee on the Judiciary Hearing titled Oversight of the Department of Homeland Security on Capitol Hill on Thursday, April 28, 2022 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Jabin Botsford/The Washington Post via Getty Images) | By Dave DeCamp / The Biden administration has put plans for a controversial "disinformation" board under the Department of Homeland Security on "pause" after the board's format…
(2022-05-19). Million Worker March leader speaks on historic struggle. workers.org 
Clarence Thomas Clarence Thomas — known as the "real" Clarence Thomas, as opposed to the right-wing SCOTUS justice — a retired member of the militant International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) Local 10, was the main speaker at a meeting and book signing for an exciting new book, "Mobilizing in . . . |
(2022-05-19). Algeria Has Acquired Chinese Supersonic Anti-Ship Missile. southfront.org 
A Chinese YJ-12B costal defense system firing. Photo via the Yonhap News Agency. | The Algerian military has reportedly acquired an export version of the Chinese YJ-12B costal defense system armed with CM-302 supersonic anti-ship missiles. | On May 18, a photo showing a TEL [Transporter Erector Launcher] of the system moving in an unspecified part of Algeria surfaced online. | It remains unclear when Algerian acquired the advanced system, or how many were purchased. The Algerian military does not usually disclose any…
(2022-05-19). Washington to Send Troops to Somalia for 'Special Military Operation'. orinocotribune.com 
Caracas, May 18, 2022 ( The Horn of Africa, consisting of Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, and S…
(2022-05-19). Turkish Soldier Succumbs To Injuries From Attack Attributed To Syrian Army. southfront.org 
Syrian Army soldier launches a mortar round toward insurgents on the western rural Aleppo, Syria, during the offensive. Source: SANA | On May 19, the Turkish Ministry of National Defense announced that a Turkish soldier died of injuries he sustained as a result of a recent mortar attack in northern Syria. | In a statement, the ministry identified the soldier as Infantry Specialist Corporal Haydar Senel. Another soldier was injured in the same attack, which targeted a position of the Turkish military located in the out…
(2022-05-19). Black detainees targeted at Georgia detention center. workers.org 
Folkston ICE Detention Center, April 16. Atlanta May 15 — Workers World reported on an April 16 solidarity demonstration that took place across the street from the exercise yard at Folkston ICE Detention Center, operated in Georgia by the for-profit GEO group. (workers.org, April 22) By chance, a number of . . . |
(2022-05-19). What is the Lag BaOmer pilgrimage? Joshua Shanes, Associate Professor of Jewish Studies, College of Charleston 
(2022-05-19). Hydropower's future is clouded by droughts, floods and climate change — it's also essential to the US electric grid. Caitlin Grady, Assistant Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Research Associate in the Rock Ethics Institute, Penn State 
(2022-05-19). In Midwestern schools, LGBTQ teachers face discrimination, hate and their own fears. Ferial Pearson, Assistant Professor of Teacher Education, University of Nebraska Omaha 
(2022-05-19). Zinc is a metal essential to life — scientists have discovered a protein that helps keep cells alive when zinc levels are low. Andy Weiss, Postdoctoral Fellow in Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology, Vanderbilt University 
(2022-05-19). Beyond flora and fauna: Why it's time to include fungi in global conservation goals. Matt Kasson, Associate Professor of Mycology and Plant Pathology, West Virginia University 
(2022-05-19). How media reports of 'clashes' mislead Americans about Israeli-Palestinian violence. Maha Nassar, Associate Professor in the School of Middle Eastern and North African Studies, University of Arizona 
(2022-05-19). Why Turkey isn't on board with Finland, Sweden joining NATO — and why that matters. Ronald Suny, Professor of History and Political Science, University of Michigan 
(2022-05-19). Less than 1% of abortions take place in the third trimester — here's why people get them. Katrina Kimport, Associate Professor of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences, University of California, San Francisco 
(2022-05-19). Abortion: the story of suffering and death behind Ireland's ban and subsequent legalization. Gretchen E. Ely, Professor of Social Work and Ph.D. Program Director, University of Tennessee 
(2022-05-19). How corporate takeovers are fundamentally changing podcasting. John Sullivan, Professor of Media and Communication, Muhlenberg College 
(2022-05-19). Online data could be used against people seeking abortions if Roe v. Wade falls. Nora McDonald, Assistant Professor of Information Technology, University of Cincinnati 
(2022-05-19). Brooklyn's Maison Jar Is One Of Many New Zero-Waste Grocery Stores. popularresistance.org At Maison Jar — a new grocery store located in Greenpoint, Brooklyn in New York City — silos of dry goods line one wall. Dried beans, grains, pasta, nuts, and coffee are beside bins of cooking staples like flour, baking soda, baking powder, and sugar. A refrigerator on the wall opposite holds industrial-sized jars of olives, racks of eggs, and metal trays of fresh produce, and a freezer is stocked with plastic bins of frozen fruit and vegetables. Prepared snacks like dried mangos, wasabi peas, gummy bears, and chocolate-covered nuts fill glass jugs on the center tables.
(2022-05-19). President Ortega: CELAC Is A Meeting Point For Latin Americans. popularresistance.org On Wednesday, Nicaragua's President Daniel Ortega called for strengthening the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) as the most appropriate space for the meeting of the peoples and their governments of the region. | "Our starting point is CELAC. Now we need to strengthen it so that this community has more sovereignty and autonomy," he said during the celebrations for the 127th anniversary of the birth of Augusto Cesar Sandino, the hero of the Nicaraguan struggle against U.S. imperialism. | "CELAC was born with the strength and energy of the revolutionary processes that were multiplying in Lati…
(2022-05-19). How The Construction Industry Preys On Workers Newly Released From Prison. popularresistance.org Bernard Callegari, a member of the Construction and Building Laborers' Local 79 union in New York City, argues that every laborer in his craft jurisdiction deserves to work safely, with dignity and a fair wage. This is why he knew the union needed to take action when its members began to notice that a particular kind of worker was being taken advantage of in the local construction industry. | "We noticed that there was a huge upswing in the workforce that was being used by these body shops, that they were focusing on and targeting the formerly incarcerated as a workforce to be exploited," said Callegari. This con…
(2022-05-19). Report: Latinos Believe In Better Ways To Improve Safety Than Funding Police. popularresistance.org Almost all Latinos believe there are better ways to make their communities safer than simply funding police departments, according to a first-of-its-kind study conducted by Mijente and other groups. | In "Futuro y Esperanza: Latinx Perspectives on Policing and Safety," 93 percent of the Latinos surveyed believe that making their communities safer requires "investing money in things that prevent crime from happening in the first place, such as good schools, access to good-paying jobs, and affordable housing, instead of just funding police to respond to it."
(2022-05-19). Talking Back: A Preemptive Response To Media Attacks On Defend The Atlanta Forest. popularresistance.org Perhaps it is not too early to say that the media spin against the current movement (which will be driven completely by whatever public relations firm the Police Foundation hires) will be poorly written and unimaginative. So completely has the consolidated media apparatus degraded over the last forty years, one can hardly imagine that police spokespersons, editors, or city representatives will manage to construct fascinating, clear-headed, or invigorating lies. Since the articles are all hidden behind paywalls, the real talking points must be reducible to headlines and captions alone. Lucky for them, considering…
(2022-05-19). The New White Supremacist Consensus Part Two: Shootings in Buffalo Solidify the Consensus. popularresistance.org The incidents of mindless, mass carnage in the United States have become so routine that they do not even make national headlines unless the incident has a potential attention-grabbing twist. One of those dramatic twists is when the victims of a mass-shooting are from a common social identity and the perpetrator appeals to be motivated by hatred of the targeted group. This is what makes the shooting in Buffalo stand out. The authorities could not hide the fact that it was a hate crime and the media saw a juicy story, if only for a day or two. | However, for those of us who are members of communities and peoples w…
(2022-05-19). First Monkeypox Case Reported In U.S. As Infections Rise In Europe. moguldom.com Monkeypox is spreading across Europe and the first U.S. case was confirmed on May 18, when a man who lives in Massachusetts and had recently traveled to Canada was diagnosed. The Massachusetts Department of Public Health announced the case and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention tests confirmed the infection. Several cases have been …
(2022-05-19). UK admits activists "forced" Elbit to sell factory. electronicintifada.net Government seeks to deny bail to activists who smashed Israeli arms firm.
(2022-05-19). Globalization: Inequality in the Global Plantation. orinocotribune.com Editorial note: Orinoco Tribune does not generally publish articles that are over 10 days old. However, in this case an exception is being made, as the subject matter of the following piece remains as significant today as at the time of its publication. | By Prince Kapone  ; Mar 22, 2013 | The current crisis of neoliberal capitalism has given rise to much resistance across the world, from the Occupy Wall Street movement in the U.S. to the political revolutions in the Middle East and North Africa. As capitalist regimes everywhere impose austerity measures on their populations, reducing the capitalist state to n…
(2022-05-19). BRICS Joint Statement on Strengthening Cooperation and Solidarity. libya360.wordpress.com BRICS Joint Statement on "Strengthen BRICS Solidarity and Cooperation, Respond to New Features and Challenges in International Situation" 1. The Ministers of Foreign Affairs/International Relations of the Federative Republic of Brazil, the Russian Federation, the Republic of India, the People's Republic of China and the Republic of South Africa met on 19 May 2022 in…
(2022-05-19). International Court of Justice Ruled that Uganda Must Pay $325 Million in Reparations to the Democratic Republic of Congo—But What About U.S. and UK? libya360.wordpress.com Jeremy Kuzmarov U.S. soldiers training counterparts in Uganda. [Source: africanarguments.org] In February, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruled that Uganda must pay $325 million in reparations to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) for its role in conflicts in Congo's resource-rich Ituri province from 1998 to 2003. The amount includes $225 million to be paid…
(2022-05-19). Charles Booker Wins Kentucky DNC Primary For Senate: Where Does He Stand On Reparations Though? moguldom.com Former Kentucky lawmaker Charles Booker has beaten out three challengers to become the Democratic nominee for the state's U.S. Senate seat. He will face off against Republican incumbent Rand Paul in November and said he is confident about his chances. "BREAKING: It's official. I am the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate in Kentucky," Booker tweeted …
(2022-05-19). Texas Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee On Anti-Black Buffalo Terror Attack: Take Action On HR 40 Reparations Bill If Serious About Racism. moguldom.com Texas Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee is calling on federal lawmakers to put some reparations action behind their "thoughts and prayers" after 10 people were shot dead and three wounded on May 14 by a white supremacist in a racist terror attack that targeted the Black community of Buffalo, New York. Jackson Lee said if her …
(2022-05-19). Top Reparations Scholar Dr. Sandy Darity Wins Another Award: Harvard Radcliffe Fellowship. moguldom.com Top reparations scholar Dr. William "Sandy" Darity has another accolade to add to his already impressive list. Darity has been selected by the Harvard Radcliffe Institute as one of its 2022-2023 fellows. Darity is one of fellows and four graduate students selected for the renowned fellowship. The institute fosters interdisciplinary research at Harvard University …
(2022-05-19). The results are in after four years of the IMF agreement in Argentina. peoplesdispatch.org The entire loan was used to finance the foreign exchange crisis and did not help to fight inflation, stabilize the dollar or overcome inflation.
(2022-05-19). Billionaire Crypto Founder Of FTX Exchange: Bitcoin Has No Future As A Payments Or Scaling Network. moguldom.com Sam Bankman-Fried, the 30-year-old billionaire founder of crypto exchange FTX and one of the most prominent executives in the crypto-sphere, said he believes Bitcoin does not have a future as a payment network. Bitcoin's proof-of-work system, which validates transactions on the world's largest blockchain, is not capable of being scaled up to deal with millions …
(2022-05-19). Daily Round-Up | Pentagon finds 'no wrongdoing' in Syria airstrikes & other stories. peoplesdispatch.org Pentagon report on airstrikes in Syria that killed in Syria, US eases sanctions against Venezuela, Ola Bini's trial resumes, and Libya's PM retreats from Tripoli…
(2022-05-19). Dispatches from the Congo: The struggle for justice for Patrick Lyoya. peoplesdispatch.org In April, Patrick Lyoya, a refugee from the DRC was murdered by a police officer in Michigan in the US. His family and activists have demanded justice for yet another murder of a Black man in the US. Kambale Musavuli talks about the murder in the context of the violence that killed millions in the DRC.
(2022-05-19). Debunking the Myth of the Fleeing Millionaire. inequality.org
(2022-05-19). Italian, Albanian troops to join NATO Black Sea war groups. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com ReutersMay 18, 2022 Italy to lead NATO combat unit in Bulgaria, to send up to 800 troops Italy will take over the leadership of a new NATO combat unit that is being set up in Bulgaria…. Italy could deploy up to 800 troops and military equipment in the Black Sea country…. The government also allowed …
(2022-05-19). Addressing European Parliament, Moldovan president calls for ouster of Russian troops from Transnistria. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Ukrainian News AgencyMay 19, 2022 Moldovan President Demands To Withdraw Russian Troops From Transnistria Moldovan President Maia Sandu said the Russian Federation should withdraw its troops from occupied Transnistria because they violate the Republic's neutrality. She said this at a meeting of the European Parliament on Wednesday, May 18. Sandu stated that Moldova condemns Russian …
(2022-05-19). Georgia: NATO proxy army trains for new war. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Georgian Ministry of DefenseMay 19, 2022 The Minister of Defense attended the field exercise of "Gelati 2022" The Minister of Defense of Georgia Juansher Burchuladze got acquainted with the ongoing command-staff exercise "Gelati 2022" at the Orpholo training ground. The field component demonstration was attended by the Deputy Minister of Defense, Brigadier General Johnny Tatunashvili, …
(2022-05-19). Poland ready to host permanent NATO bases: PM. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com B92May 19, 2022 Poland ready for permanent NATO bases Poland is ready to form permanent NATO bases where light infantry will be deployed, Prime Minister of Poland, Mateusz Morawiecki, said. "Permanent Allied bases should be formed in the countries of the eastern flank of NATO. Poland is ready to build such bases that would be …
(2022-05-19). Guatemala will not Attend Summit of the Americas—US Diplomatic Fiasco in the Making. orinocotribune.com This Tuesday, May 17, the president of Guatemala, Alejandro Giammattei announced that he will not be participating in the Summit of the Americas, to be held from June 6 to 10 in the US city of Los Angeles. | "They're not going to invite me to the Summit anyway, I sent to say that I am not going to go (…) as long as I am president, this country deserves respect." Giammattei declared in the frame of the inauguration of a cultural event that the Embassy of Mexico installed in the Guatemalan municipality of Palencia. | Giammattei, a far-right politician, made the announcement after Washington—in clear interfe…
(2022-05-19). Honorable William Alexander Leidesdorff, Jr. at Negro Bar State Historic Park. indybay.org Enslaved and Free, people of African Descent played a profound role in authentic California History. US Army Corp of Topographical Engineers led by John C. Fremont testimony shows the placement of the "African Founding Father of California" and so many "hidden figures" soon valued and preserved at Negro Bar State Historic Park in a good way. Negro Hill, Mormon Island and Negro Bar, Gold Mining Towns on the way to California Statehood, September 9, 1850.
(2022-05-19). G7 discute sobre ayuda financiera a Ucrania. telesurtv.net El ministro de Finanzas de Alemania declaró que el monto ayudará a "asegurar la capacidad de pagos de Ucrania".
(2022-05-19). Asociación Cubana de las Naciones Unidas convoca a foro de la sociedad civil sobre desarrollo sostenible. cubadebate.cu La Asociación Cubana de las Naciones Unidas (ACNU) convocó hoy a participar el próximo lunes en el III Foro de la Sociedad Civil Pensando Américas, centrado en cuestiones para un futuro resiliente y equitativo. La presidenta de la ACNU, Norma Goicochea, precisó que el evento tendrá lugar en la Biblioteca Nacional José Martí.
(2022-05-19). Elena Poniatowska, cinco de sus libros que debes leer. telesurtv.net La autora francesa-mexicana Elena Poniatowska, quien nació un 19 de mayo de 1932, es reconocida por la diversidad de género en sus obras, lo que le ha hecho merecedora del Premio Cervantes 2013.
(2022-05-19). Wednesday 5/18: Solidarity With Buffalo from Oakland, California – A Vigil & Healing Circle. indybay.org Oscar Grant Plaza, outside of Oakland City Hall, Oakland CA, 94642…
(2022-05-19). Saturday 5/21: Anti-Chevron Day! indybay.org Chevron Richmond Refinery – Gate 14…
(2022-05-19). Ho Chi Minh un referente de lucha para la historia mundial. telesurtv.net El líder vietnamita Ho Chi Minh dejó un gran legado en la historia mundial y en el pensamiento colectivo de su pueblo.
(2022-05-18). Cities take on Omicron with ramped-up testing. ecns.cn An increasing number of Chinese cities have been performing regular nucleic acid testing among their residents to reinforce the defense against the spread of the Omicron variant.
(2022-05-19). Removing tariffs on China in fundamental interests of U.S.: MOC. ecns.cn It is in the fundamental interest of U.S. consumers and enterprises that the country removes tariffs on China under the current situation of high inflation, said the Ministry of Commerce (MOC) on Thursday.
(2022-05-19). Alabama Congresswomen Sewell Announces National Park Service Success. indybay.org As we prepare to host The World Conference of Mayors, Inc., Historic Black Towns and Settlements Alliance to San Diego, California the blessed news as we ramp up our National Campaign for Rosa Louise McCauley Parks Day of Observance…
(2022-05-19). Asian elephant Molly quarantined at Kunming Zoo. ecns.cn Kunming Zoo announced on Wednesday that Asia elephant Molly has undertaken a comprehensive health examination after returning to the zoo on Monday.
(2022-05-18). More ancient relics from Sanxingdui ruins unveiled. ecns.cn A "robotic dog" shaped like a bronze mythical creature makes its debut at Yibin Museum, southwest China's Sichuan Province, May 18, 2022.
(2022-05-18). Exhibitors look forward to CIIE in Nov. ecns.cn As gallant Shanghai fights its way out of the Omicron outbreak, multinational exhibitors at the China International Import Expo have expressed hope they will be able to participate in the fifth edition of the trade fair in November.
(2022-05-19). Parlamento venezolano investiga planes de invasión y magnicidio. telesurtv.net Confesiones de Mark Esper brindan evidencia de implicación de la Casa Blanca en acciones para desestabilizar a Venezuela.
(2022-05-19). Ah, The "Backtracking" By Khodaryonok. smoothiex12.blogspot.com I seldom post here anything from a human brothel of CNN, but I do now because it is symptomatic. Make no mistake, no person of basic ethics and integrity would go to work for CNN, but after a major (in their minds) informational "coup" with Mr. Khodaryonok's recent "revelations", CNN tries to make a case that Khodaryonok's "backtracking" is some kind of "Putin's regime" pressure. Of course it is not, despite CNN producing copious amounts of BS on anything Russia related, which this report is an Exhibit A of these beaten to death tropes. No, Khodaryonok started to backtrack because he is a coward and defeatist, an…
(2022-05-19). Concentración masiva recibe a Gustavo Petro en Bucaramanga. telesurtv.net El candidato de la coalición Pacto Histórico afirmó que: "Ha llegado el momento de cambiar la historia de la Nación".
(2022-05-19). Sharing Mayo Clinic: A heart patient's fall picks up something big. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Mitch Prust has fond memories of spending long hours hiking the trails at his getaway in northwestern Wisconsin, but during a visit in late September, it's what he didn't remember that put him on a new path. It was not hours or minutes; it was just a few seconds. While this was a short lapse of time, the positive result of this experience will last a lifetime. Around 9 p.m. while walking through the woods…
(2022-05-19). Iran, Azerbaijan discuss boosting economic ties. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 19 (MNA) — The Iranian Foreign Minister and the Azerbaijan First Deputy Prime Minister called for boosting Tehran-Baku economic ties, especially in the energy and transportation sectors.
(2022-05-19). The Heat: Northern Ireland Politics. america.cgtn.com Elections for Northern Ireland's Assembly earlier this month resulted in an historic outcome. For the first time in the history of the state, a nationalist party that seeks the unification of Northern Ireland with the Republic of Ireland came out on top. Sinn Fein won …
(2022-05-19). Ads and Body Image in Society. indybay.org This article highlights on how ads and society have created an image for women that is considered to be this "perfect image". It also mentions mental health issues that can come with wanting this perfect image.
(2022-05-19). Senado de EEUU aprueba 40 000 millones de dólares en ayuda para Ucrania. cubadebate.cu El Senado de Estados Unidos aprobó este jueves con amplia mayoría un gran paquete de 40 000 millones de dólares en ayuda militar y humanitaria para Ucrania, para responder al operativo militar ruso. El primer ministro británico, Boris Johnson, también anunció la decisión de entregar un paquete de ayuda militar valorado en 1 600 millones de dólares.
(2022-05-18). U.S. denies leak on China Eastern crash. ecns.cn The United States National Transportation Safety Board has confirmed with China's civil aviation authority that no investigation information regarding a crashed China Eastern Airline plane was provided to media.
(2022-05-19). El tiempo: Chubascos y tormentas eléctricas en gran parte del país. cubadebate.cu 🌦Amanecerá parcialmente nublado en gran parte del país, nublándose en Isla de la Juventud desde la mañana, con algunas lluvias. Desde el final de la mañana se nublará gradualmente en gran parte del país, con chubascos y tormentas eléctricas, que serán numerosos desde Pinar del Río hasta Sancti Spíritus, y fuertes en algunas localidades.
(2022-05-19). 771 ucranianos se rinden a tropas rusas en Azovstal, Mariúpol. telesurtv.net Según el Ministerio de Defensa ruso, alrededor de 1.730 combatientes ucranianos se han rendido a las fuerzas rusas que rodean la planta de Azovstal.
(2022-05-18). 5 million shared bikes using Beidou-based chips. ecns.cn More than 5 million shared bikes on the Chinese mainland are using positioning and navigation services enabled by the country's Beidou Navigation Satellite System, according to an industry insider.
(2022-05-18). Clusters continue to produce infections. ecns.cn The infection clusters in Beijing continue to yield more cases, making up the bulk of the daily caseload.
(2022-05-19). Senior Chinese legislator mourns UAE President at embassy. ecns.cn A senior Chinese legislator on Thursday mourned the passing of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan at the UAE embassy in China.
(2022-05-19). Immunotherapy may play role in treating nonmetastatic gastroesophageal cancer. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Immunotherapy has transformed treatment for patients with stage 4 metastatic esophageal and gastric cancers. In patients with these malignancies, immunotherapy has been shown to prolong survival when patients' tumors exhibit a high expression of an immune-related protein called PD-L1. Researchers are now investigating whether immunotherapy benefits patients who do not have stage 4 metastatic disease. In these patients, tumors have not spread to distant organs. A study highlighting this research is published…
(2022-05-19). Raeisi stresses using capacities to boost Tehran-Cuba coop. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 19 (MNA) — Tehran-Havana relations are strategic, president Raeisi said, calling for developing cooperation between Iran and Cuba in all fields by using the numerous capacities and potential of the two countries.
(2022-05-19). See how an NGO protects araucaria forests in Brazil. america.cgtn.com Forestry engineer Pablo Hoffmann won an international award from the British Whitley Fund for Nature this year for his efforts to protect Brazil's araucaria forests. Find out more.
(2022-05-19). Qatari culture minister visits Tehran Intl. Book Fair. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 19 (MNA) — Heading a high-ranking delegation, the Qatari minister of culture visited Tehran International Book Fair (TIBF) on Thursday.
(2022-05-19). New ocean research vessel launched in Guangzhou. ecns.cn The world's first intelligent unmanned vehicle carrier — named Zhuhaiyun by Chen Dake, an academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences — was launched on Wednesday in Guangzhou, Guangdong province.
(2022-05-19). Honey extraction in S Iran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 19 (MNA) — Jam County is one of the most desirable areas for beekeeping in Bushehr province due to its greenery, suitable climate, nature and mountains full of various flowers and seasonal plants.
(2022-05-19). Ask the Mayo Mom: Polycystic kidney disease can affect children, too. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Polycystic kidney disease is an inherited disorder where clusters of cysts develop within the kidneys, causing the kidneys to enlarge and lose function over time. The cysts, which are noncancerous sacs containing fluid, vary in size, and they can grow to be large. This disorder can occur in children and adults. The two main types of polycystic kidney disease, caused by different genetic flaws, are: Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD). Signs and symptoms of ADPKD often develop…
(2022-05-19). Handmaids and Hangers at Bay Area Bans Off Our Bodies Protests. indybay.org Protesters painted bloody hangers on placards to symbolize the dangerous measures people resorted to in order to terminate pregnancies before Roe. "This is not about abortion" read one sign. Demonstrators know bans on abortion are just the beginning of extremist right wing attempt to take total control.
(2022-05-19). Cuba y América Latina conmemoran el legado de José Martí. telesurtv.net El ensayo "Nuestra América" es una de las obras más reconocidas de José Martí y la de mayor vigencia en la actualidad.
(2022-05-18). NDRC to step up push for building national unified market. ecns.cn China's accelerated push for building a national unified market will create broader development space for all players, including foreign businesses, signaling a key step to deepen market-oriented reforms and foster high-quality development.
(2022-05-19). Israel deja sin investigar el asesinato de periodista palestina. telesurtv.net La Cancillería palestina afirma que Israel ignora los testimonios, las pruebas y los resultados de las autopsias.
(2022-05-19). Consumer Health: Osteoporosis and exercise. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org May is National Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month, which makes this a good time to learn more about this bone disease. Osteoporosis affects approximately 10 million people in the U.S., 80% of whom are women, according to the Office on Women's Health. Osteoporosis causes bones to become weak and brittle — so brittle that a fall or even mild stresses, such as bending over or coughing, can cause a fracture. Osteoporosis-related fractures most commonly occur in the…
(2022-05-19). Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine graduates to ease physician shortage in Florida and around the country. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Jacksonville, FL — Medical students from Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine, a national medical school, are taking part in the first tri-site commencement this year. The first full cohort of students from Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine — Florida Campus are graduating on Sunday, May 15. This innovative program allows students to complete their first two years of didactic study in Arizona or Minnesota and finish the final two years of clinical study…
(2022-05-19). Discover the Historic Gold Mining Town of Negro Bar, Sacramento County, California. indybay.org Since the California Gold Rush Era, the Gold Mining Town of Negro Bar, Sacramento California remains a crown jewel along today's American River Parkway; the debate will preserve or erase all authentic aspects of people of African Descent from California History.
(2022-05-19). Denuncian pacto entre Gobierno de El Salvador y pandillas. telesurtv.net La finalización del presunto pacto entre Nayib Bukele y una de las maras terminó en el violento fin de semana de marzo.
(2022-05-19). Headlines of Iran's Persian dailies on May 19. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 18 (MNA) — Mehr News agency takes a look at headlines of Iran's Persian-language dailies on Thursday, May 19.
(2022-05-19). The Great Reboot and Investing in Death. indybay.org The World Economic Forum (WEF) continues to propagate a highly hierarchized society in which the most powerful actors decide how society should develop – far removed from democratic processes. The class of owners wants to expand its influence through the corporations it owns and make it quasi-legal. The US is now spending $100K per minute on new nuclear weapons!
(2022-05-19). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Springtime allergies. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I love the changing seasons and am looking forward to the warmer days of spring. Unfortunately, I am often miserable because of seasonal allergies. What can I do to keep the box of tissues at bay and enjoy the springtime weather? ANSWER: As we flip the calendars to April and May, spring is in the air. Warmer springtime temperatures mean that trees bud, flowers bloom and grass grows. And people often are more active…
(2022-05-19). Tuesday 5/17: Renters Rights Workshop – Fight Evictions & Access Housing! indybay.org In Person: Most Holy Trinity, San Jose, CA – Santisma Trinidad | Virtual: Zoom link us02web.zoom.us/j/89645398548?pwd=c3pCVHgyb09CdjM0dzAzMGIyaTZFQ…
(2022-05-19). Traditional performance staged in Fuzhou. ecns.cn Visitors watch a traditional performance at the Three Lanes and Seven Alleys, a street district featuring a cluster of ancient residential buildings and the largest well-preserved historical district in China, May 18, 2022.
(2022-05-19). Wednesday 5/25: Community as Rebellion: Surviving Academia as a Woman of Color. indybay.org Online event – FREE…
(2022-05-19). Researchers seek to improve success of chimeric antigen receptor-T cell therapy in non-Hodgkin lymphoma. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A study published by researchers from Mayo Clinic Cancer Center at Mayo Clinic in Florida and Case Western, Cleveland Medical Center, investigates the reasons for decreasing remission rates for patients with non-Hodgkin lymphoma treated with chimeric antigen receptor-T cell therapy (CAR-T cell therapy). The study is published in Cancer Discovery. "CAR-T cell therapy is a promising treatment for non-Hodgkin lymphoma, especially for patients who have relapsed or those who have not responded…
(2022-05-18). Japan OKs controversial Fukushima water release. ecns.cn Japan's Nuclear Regulation Authority on Wednesday approved a widely controversial plan to release Fukushima nuclear-contaminated water into the sea just as International Atomic Energy Agency Director-General Rafael Mariano Grossi arrived in the country to discuss it.
(2022-05-19). Monterey Rallies for Reproductive Rights. indybay.org Beautiful, historic Colton Hall was the setting for an event in Monterey that drew supporters on a day of action that may well go down in history. It was built in 1849 to be a public school and town meeting hall.
(2022-05-18). Japan told to uphold agreements. ecns.cn Bilateral cooperation between Japan and the United States should not undermine China's sovereignty, security and development interests, State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Wednesday.
(2022-05-19). Pdte. Raisi destaca carácter estratégico de relaciones Irán-Cuba. telesurtv.net El pdte. iraní recibió al vice primer ministro cubano, Ricardo Cabrisas, quien se halla en visita oficial a esa nación.
(2022-05-18). Scientists propose search for nearby habitable planets. ecns.cn Chinese scientists have proposed a space project to survey the sky through a space-borne telescope to hunt for habitable Earth-like planets outside our solar system about 32 light-years from Earth.
(2022-05-19). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Managing nosebleeds. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My daughter seems to be prone to nosebleeds, and I am unsure why. She is 19 and has allergies. Over the past few months, she has experienced several nosebleeds that lasted a long time. She has had no trauma to her nose. Why does this happen, and how can I help her? ANSWER: At some point, almost everyone will experience a nosebleed, also known as epistaxis. They are fairly common, especially during dry winter…
(2022-05-19). Mayo Clinic Minute: How lifestyle changes may help manage menopause symptoms. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The average healthy woman begins menopause at 51, though some women will begin in their 40s or in their late 50s. It's a natural biological process that marks the time a woman ends her menstrual cycle. During National Women's Health Week, health care professionals at Mayo Clinic want to remind all women that mood swings, hot flashes and difficulty sleeping are common symptoms that can be effectively managed with hormone therapy. Lifestyle changes also can…
(2022-05-19). The World Conference of Mayors, Johnny Ford leads a Trade Delegation to San Diego. indybay.org Honorable Johnny Ford, Secretary General of The World Conference of Mayors will lead a Delegation to San Diego, California for Africa Unity Week and Collaboration Conference, at the Hilton Bayfront San Diego, California.
(2022-05-19). Músico griego Vangelis fallece en París a los 79 años de edad. telesurtv.net Compuso temas de culto como el principal de la banda sonora del film Carrozas de fuego, con el cual ganó un premio Oscar.
(2022-05-19). Arturo O ¥Farrill: El crimen de matar de hambre a un pueblo es una de las manchas más atroces en una ya fea historia. cubadebate.cu Cubadisco me invitó a actuar y celebrar el centenario de mi padre, Chico O'Farrill…Vi orgullo cultural, dignidad corporativa, sin armas de fuego, aceptación, y sí, pobreza brutalmente exacerbada por el embargo de los Estados Unidos. Es la misma Cuba por la que me han recibido durante dos décadas.
(2022-05-18). Domestic antiviral drug promising. ecns.cn A Chinese drug for treating patients infected by the Omicron variant has shown good results in terms of drug safety, tolerability and effectiveness in reducing viral shedding, or the amount of time that infected cells release reproduced viruses.
(2022-05-19). Muere Vangelis, famoso compositor de Carrozas de Fuego y Blade Runner. cubadebate.cu El compositor griego Vangelis, conocido por sus célebres composiciones para películas como Carrozas de fuego y Blade Runner, murió a los 79 años. Considerado uno de los padres de la música de base electrónica, Vangelis también compuso el himno del mundial de fútbol de 2002 y la banda sonora de la película 1492: la Conquista del Paraíso.
(2022-05-19). Mayo Clinic Minute: Can uterine fibroids affect pregnancy? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org A uterine fibroid is a benign or noncancerous growth of the muscle portion of the uterus. While common, they may cause pain and excessive bleeding, and concerns about fertility and pregnancy for some. Dr. Michelle Louie, a Mayo Clinic gynecologic surgeon and fibroid specialist, says it is important to know your treatment options and work with a specialist. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute. youtu.be/RjubdzreMOE Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (: 57) is in the downloads at the end of…
(2022-05-19). Iran become self-sufficient in nuclear fuel cycle: Eslami. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 19 (MNA) — Stating that Leader of the Islamic Revolution supported nuclear science and technology for years, Chief of Atomic Energy Organization of Iran said that Iran has presently become self-sufficient in nuclear fuel cycle.
(2022-05-19). See why Asian Americans don't get mental health treatment. america.cgtn.com Behind the culture and traditions, Asian and Pacific Islander communities in the U.S. are struggling with mental health issues. See why they don't go to therapy.
(2022-05-19). El legado de Malcolm X para la lucha afroamericana en EE.UU. telesurtv.net Malcolm X, uno de los líderes más importantes de la comunidad afroamericana de EE.UU., entregó su vida al activismo social.
(2022-05-19). Explosion reported near Khaliqdad School Mazar-i-Sharif. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 19 (MNA) — Local reports and witnesses suggest that an explosion took place near the Khaliqdad School in Mazar-i-Sharif on Thursday morning.
(2022-05-18). Xi eyes greater ties with Netherlands. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping exchanged congratulatory messages on Wednesday with King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the establishment of ambassadorial-level diplomatic relations between the two countries.
(2022-05-19). World's largest span railway flexible steel tunnel shed installed in SW China. ecns.cn The world's largest span railway flexible steel tunnel shed has been installed at the exit of a cliff tunnel of Longhai Railway at the junction of Northwest China's Gansu and Shaanxi provinces.
(2022-05-19). Apagones por déficit de generación afectan R. Dominicana. telesurtv.net También se ha producido un aumento en la tarifa eléctrica calificado de "abusivo e improcedente" por la población.
(2022-05-19). Look Who's Marching in Mountain View. indybay.org March starting point was Caltrain Station and ending point was Gateway Park. Time to line the ECR! | Mountain View, CA…
(2022-05-19). Pensar a Martí, a 127 años de su caída en combate. cubadebate.cu Cada nuevo aniversario de la caída en combate de José Martí conduce a los seguidores de su obra y ejemplo a repasar su legado, que es el modo mejor de rendirle homenaje. Con él se cumple soberanamente lo que dijera respecto a los ocho estudiantes de Medicina, en su discurso conocido como "Los pinos nuevos", pronunciado en el Liceo Cubano, de Tampa, el 27 de noviembre de 1891: "Otros lamenten la muerte necesaria: yo creo en ella como la almohada, y la levadura, y el triunfo de la vida."
(2022-05-19). Expert alert: Outpatient joint replacement surgery benefits patients. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Outpatient surgery may be an option for people who are having their hips, knees or other joints replaced. It is part of a trend in orthopedic surgery to move total joint arthroplasty, commonly known as joint replacement, from inpatient to outpatient surgery. Patients benefit from the shorter hospital stay, and they are more satisfied recovering at home. A decade ago, a patient who had a knee or hip replacement would likely stay…
(2022-05-19). Scientists design aerial-aquatic robot, inspired by remora fish. ecns.cn A team of Chinese scientists along with their international counterparts have designed a robotic drone capable of crossing the air-water boundary and hitchhiking on surfaces.
(2022-05-19). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Ear infections after swimming. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I swim for exercise and relaxation. I try to get in the pool about three times a week. Recently, I have begun to have episodes where it feels like water is still in my ear. Then my ear becomes red and painful. A friend suggested I might have swimmer's ear. Is this something that is easy to treat? Do I need to stop swimming? ANSWER: Swimmer's ear is an infection in the outer ear…
(2022-05-19). Las claves sobre la viruela del mono, el extraño virus detectado en Europa y Norteamérica. cubadebate.cu La aparición de un caso del virus de la viruela del mono en Reino Unido el 7 de mayo encendió las alarmas. Con el correr de los días, la enfermedad comenzó a propagarse y ya se identificaron nueve infectados en ese país. Estados Unidos, España y Portugal también han detectado casos. øQué es la viruela del mono y cuáles son sus síntomas?
(2022-05-19). WHO alerts as more monkeypox cases reported in Britain. ecns.cn The World Health Organization (WHO) issued an alert Wednesday night warning that more cases of the monkeypox virus could be reported in Britain.
(2022-05-19). Iglesia Católica de EE.UU. indemniza a víctimas de abuso sexual. telesurtv.net La Arquidiócesis de Santa Fe llegó a un acuerdo tentativo por abusos sexuales por valor de 121,5 millones de dólares.
(2022-05-19). Taking It To the Streets for Reproductive Justice for ALL! indybay.org Tye-Leigha from the National Mobilization for Reproductive Justice making the connections to how the attack on Roe v. Wade is connected to attacks on trans folk, people of color, and marginalized folks. | Video 1: 22…
(2022-05-19). China issues guideline on promoting high-quality meteorological development. ecns.cn China's State Council has issued a guideline on fostering the high-quality development of meteorology, vowing to achieve meteorological modernization through the use of smart technologies by 2035.
(2022-05-19). Zhengzhou-Wanzhou high-speed railway enters trial. ecns.cn The Xiangyang East to Badong section of the Zhengzhou-Chongqing high-speed railway officially entered trial operation recently, marking the countdown to the opening of the whole line.
(2022-05-19). Discover Chinese treasures at National Museum. ecns.cn On the occasion of International Museum Day 2022, let's pay a visit to the National Museum of China, where exquisite collections reveal the country's fascinating history.
(2022-05-19). Both U.S., China benefit from bilateral commercial ties: U.S. business leader. ecns.cn Both the United States and China were better off for the development and success of bilateral commercial relations over the past few decades, a U.S. business leader said on Wednesday.
(2022-05-19). Front pages of Iran's English dailies on May 19. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 19 (MNA) — Here are the front pages of Iran's English language dailies on Thursday, May 19.
(2022-05-18). China's tallest tree found in Tibet. ecns.cn A 83.2-meter-high tree has recently been found in Zayu County in southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, setting a new record for the tallest tree in China, according to the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS).
(2022-05-19). China's satellite navigation industry output hits 469b yuan. ecns.cn The total output value of China's satellite navigation and location services industry reached 469 billion yuan (about $69.6 billion) in 2021, up 16.3 percent from the previous year, according to an industry white paper released on Wednesday.
(2022-05-19). Rinden homenaje a José Martí en cementerio Santa Ifigenia, de Santiago de Cuba (+Fotos). cubadebate.cu Ante el mausoleo que resguarda los restos del Apóstol en la necrópolis Santa Ifigenia, se depositaron ofrendas florales a título del primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel, del presidente de la ANPP y del Consejo de Estado, Esteban Lazo, del General de Ejército Raúl Castro y del pueblo cubano.
(2022-05-19). Science Saturday: Using metal detectors to ward off wayward specimens. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The Histology Laboratory in Mayo Clinic's Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology processes more than 350,000 paraffin-embedded blocks every year as lab staff prepare tissue slides for pathologists to evaluate. Each of those blocks represents a patient waiting for answers. Although lost specimens within the Histology Lab are rare — less than one-half of 1% are ever misplaced — if even one specimen goes missing, it has the potential to be devastating for that patient. "We're aiming for zero….
(2022-05-19). China, Cuba enjoy excellent bilateral relations: Chinese ambassador. ecns.cn China and Cuba enjoy excellent bilateral relations in keeping with the historic links that unite the two nations, Chinese Ambassador to Cuba Ma Hui said Wednesday.
(2022-05-18). Chinese envoy urges prioritizing development in Sahel. ecns.cn A Chinese envoy on Wednesday called for prioritizing development in the Sahel region.
(2022-05-19). Chinese premier extends congratulations to new French PM. ecns.cn Chinese Premier Li Keqiang on Wednesday congratulated Elisabeth Borne on her appointment as French prime minister.
(2022-05-19). Monday 5/23: Disability Justice: The Process of Creating the Disability & Intersectionality Summit. indybay.org Online event – FREE…
(2022-05-19). US military convoys attacked in Al Diwaniyah, Samawah. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 19 (MNA) — Two US military logistics convoys have been targeted in Iraq's Al Diwaniyah and Samawah cities, local sources reported on Thursday.
(2022-05-19). Mayo Clinic Minute: Muskmelons are full of flavor, nutrients. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org They might have a smelly-sounding name, but muskmelons, like cantaloupes and honeydew, are actually sweet fruits full of flavor and nutrients. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/v5e-9ENHcjY Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (0: 59) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: "Mayo Clinic News Network." Read the script. "Muskmelon is an overarching term that includes cantaloupe and honeydew. These fruits provide a wealth of health benefits, including antioxidant support for your immune system. They…
(2022-05-19). New airport commissioned in SW China's Sichuan. ecns.cn An Airbus 320 aircraft of Chengdu Airlines landed at the Dazhou Jinya Airport Thursday, marking the launch of the new airport in the mountainous city of Dazhou, southwest China's Sichuan Province.
(2022-05-19). México valora de positiva reunión con asesor de la Casa Blanca. telesurtv.net En la reunión se discutió la visión de oportunidades de la cumbre para el continente y la invitación a todos los países.
(2022-05-19). Imperial computer science and engineering research best in UK: REF 2021. imperial.ac.uk Imperial's Faculty of Engineering is celebrating its research being ranked best in the UK for both computer science and engineering.
(2022-05-19). Detectan primer caso de viruela del mono en Estados Unidos. telesurtv.net Es una "una enfermedad viral rara" que provoca síntomas similares a los de la gripe, acompañados de erupción cutánea.
(2022-05-19). Gobierno cubano reafirma rechazo a política excluyente de EE.UU. telesurtv.net El canciller cubano Bruno Rodríguez afirmó que la política de EE.UU hacia la región sigue regida por la Doctrina Monroe.
(2022-05-19). Tuesday 5/17: Unmet Needs of SF's Homeless Seniors: What to do? indybay.org us02web.zoom.us/j/85293012012?pwd=V2RYQ2xvR085anBiZkh6UE94ZVdrUT09; Meeting ID: 852 9301 2012; Passcode: 140151 | Phone 1 669 900 9128; Meeting ID: 852 9301 2012; Passcode: 140151…
(2022-05-19). Turquía no apoya el ingreso de Suecia y Finlandia a la OTAN. telesurtv.net Ankara asegura que esos países apoyan a grupos que considera terroristas, a los cuales provee ayuda militar y financiera.
(2022-05-19). 1,401 birth anniversary of founder of firecrackers commemorated in Jiangxi. ecns.cn Having a history of fireworks production of more than 1,300 years , Shangli County of Jiangxi is regarded as the birthplace of China's fireworks and crackers.
(2022-05-19). How Foster Care Affects Outcomes in Adulthood. indybay.org This article takes a look at the Foster Care system, and how it can affect life in adulthood.
(2022-05-19). Celebran el Día Nacional de la Comadrona en Guatemala. telesurtv.net El país cuenta actualmente con más de 20.000 comadronas las cuales cumplen un rol fundamental en sus comunidades.
(2022-05-18). Chinese FM urges Japan to remove factors disrupting ties. ecns.cn Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Wednesday called on Japan to remove disturbances that undermine China-Japan relations, and work with China to maintain their hard-won friendship.
(2022-05-19). Xi highlights sci-tech self-reliance, cultural confidence in letter to scholars returning from overseas. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping has highlighted efforts to build up China's scientific and technological self-reliance and enhance cultural confidence.
(2022-05-18). Xi urges global governance reforms. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping called on Wednesday for reforms of the global governance system guided by the principle of fairness and justice, reiterating that China's resolve to open up at a high standard remains unchanged.
(2022-05-19). Universitarios de Ecuador exigen aumento salarial para docentes. telesurtv.net Colmaron varios espacios públicos de la capital para reclamar se aplique la LOEI y equiparación salarial para maestros.
(2022-05-19). China to strengthen multiple supports for small, medium enterprises. ecns.cn China will ramp up multiple policy supports, including cutting costs and increasing funding, to help small and medium-sized companies tide over difficulties, officials told a press conference on Wednesday.
(2022-05-18). Shanghai resumes more train services. ecns.cn Shanghai resumed seven train services on Wednesday, bringing the total operational rail lines departing Shanghai to 20.
(2022-05-19). Thursday 5/26: Roe v. Wade: How We Got Here and What's Next for Abortion Rights. indybay.org Online event – FREE…
(2022-05-19). La muerte en combate de José Martí en el general español José Ximénez de Sandoval y Ballange. cubadebate.cu Mis soldados le dieron muerte gloriosa en noble combate y a su cadáver en mi poder se le rodeó de cuantas consideraciones merecen los muertos y en especial los que fueron en vida genios como José Martí.[…] No soy yo, sin embargo, el llamado a recordar en épicos cantos al pueblo cubano la nobleza y valía de aquel Apóstol de su causa; ilustres hombres de probada inteligencia tiene Cuba y ellos con mejores facultades pueden hacerlo y lo harán seguramente, para honrar, honrándose, la memoria de un mártir de su patria y para conocimiento y ejemplo de futuras generaciones.
(2022-05-19). Ríos intermitentes y Magdalena Campos. cubadebate.cu Matanzas fue el emporio azucarero cubano del siglo XVIII: los ingenios, las plantaciones, el puerto, el mar… Miles de esclavos fueron traídos hasta su tierra, a engendrar una prosperidad tan injusta como fundacional. Al mismo tiempo que se derramaba sangre, nacía una cultura de resistencia y diálogo que emergió en rumba, poetas, cantores, pensadores, libertadores y artistas.
(2022-05-19). Iran's 'domestically manufactured' Simorgh aircraft unveiled. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 19 (MNA) — The "Simorgh" transport aircraft, built by the specialists of the Iran Aviation Industries Organization was unveiled in the presence of Iran's Minister of Defense in Isfahan province.
(2022-05-19). ISIL terrorists attack in Mosul leaves 2 wounded. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 19 (MNA) — Iraqi media reported on Thursday that at least 2 people were injured in an explosion committed by ISIL terrorists in northern Iraq.
(2022-05-19). Destacan novedades de reciente censo de población en Argentina. telesurtv.net El primer censo bimodal aplicado en esa nación. Unos 652.000 censistas visitaron alrededor de 15 millones de viviendas.
(2022-05-18). Declines in most major air pollutants recorded. ecns.cn China recorded declines in the density of all major air pollutants apart from ozone in the first four months of this year, and forecasts show that the hazardous gas will remain a primary air pollutant in many areas across the country.
(2022-05-19). Apagón afecta áreas de El Salvador, Guatemala y Honduras. telesurtv.net La falla electrica provocó un apagón en distintos puntos del departamento de San Salvador y en el area metropolitana de la capital de Guatemala.
(2022-05-18). Colorful scenery of 'Dead Sea of China' in Shanxi. ecns.cn Aerial view of colorful salt lake of Yuncheng, world-famous inland salt lake known as "Dead Sea of China", Yuncheng, north China's Shanxi Province.
(2022-05-19). Inicia vice primer ministro cubano visita oficial a Turquía. cubadebate.cu El vice primer ministro, Ricardo Cabrisas Ruiz, inició hoy una visita oficial a la República de Turquía con el objetivo de profundizar los históricos vínculos existentes entre ambas naciones y pueblos, pasar revista al estado de las relaciones económicas, comerciales, financieras y de cooperación y examinar las potenciales existentes para su desarrollo.
(2022-05-19). Panchen Rinpoche attends religious activities in Tibet. ecns.cn Panchen Erdeni Chos-kyi rGyal-po on Wednesday attended religious activities in the Jokhang Temple in Lhasa, capital city of southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region.
(2022-05-19). Festival Boleros de Oro 2022 se celebrará del 23 al 26 de junio. cubadebate.cu El Festival Boleros de Oro 2022 reunirá a cantantes, compositores, investigadores, artistas y especialistas de Cuba durante su edición prevista del 23 al 26 de junio. Auspiciado por la Asociación de Músicos de la Unión de Escritores y Artistas de Cuba, el evento celebra los cien años de la Radio Cubana y del cantautor César Portillo de la Luz.
(2022-05-19). Check moles during Skin Cancer Awareness Month. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org MANKATO, Minn. — Learning your ABCs can alert you to changes in moles that could signal melanoma — the most serious type of skin cancer. For Skin Cancer Awareness Month in May, Mayo Clinic Health System is reminding people that while most moles are harmless and rarely become cancerous, monitoring them is still an important step in detecting skin cancer, especially malignant melanoma. Moles generally appear during childhood and adolescence, and most people have 10…
(2022-05-18). Customs in 5 cities to clear cargo for Shanghai. ecns.cn Customs authorities in five major cities in the Yangtze River Delta region－Shanghai, Nanjing, Hangzhou, Ningbo and Hefei－have adopted mutual recognition of each other's clearance processes for cargo related to companies on Shanghai's white list of businesses that can resume operations.
(2022-05-19). Daniel Ortega: A Nicaragua no le estimula participar en la IX Cumbre de las Américas. cubadebate.cu El presidente de Nicaragua, Daniel Ortega, aseguró que a Nicaragua no le estimula participar en la próxima Cumbre de las Américas donde se pretende excluir a su país, además de Cuba y Venezuela. Ortega aludió al respeto y dijo que no se le debe rogar al gobierno de Estados Unidos para participar en su Cumbre.
(2022-05-19). Canadian imperialism's fascist friends—Part 2: Hitler's accomplices, the Organization of Ukrainian Nationalists. wsws.org The political-ideological fount of the fascist forces that are playing such a prominent and reactionary role in contemporary Ukraine, the Organization of Ukrainian Nationalists, supported the Nazis' war of annihilation against the Soviet Union. | , , | This is the second article in a multipart series., Click here for the first part.
(2022-05-19). Pussy Riot, the war in Ukraine and Russia's upper middle class. wsws.org A leading member of the anti-Putin punk rock group declared that Russia does not have "a right to exist anymore."
(2022-05-19). Workers Struggles: Europe, Middle East & Africa. wsws.org Call centre workers in Spain strike for pay rise as continuing healthcare workers' stoppages are joined by teachers' strikes over pay, conditions and funding; South African Sibanye-Stillwater gold miners' 11-week pay strike continues as tax collectors and bus workers threaten walk out; protests across Iran over cuts to food subsidies joined by teachers' protests for free education and bus drivers' strike in Tehran; educators walk out across France and in French schools abroad over pay, conditions and funding…
(2022-05-19). 10,000 healthcare workers strike in New Zealand. wsws.org The nationwide strike points to growing anger in the working class over the Labour Party-led government's austerity measures, the soaring cost of living, and the worsening death toll from COVID-19.
(2022-05-19). School districts slash spending across the US. wsws.org Democrats and Republicans are citing the drop in student enrollment during the pandemic to justify a new assault on public education.
(2022-05-19). As US daily COVID-19 cases surpass 100,000, White House makes clear that it will take no serious action. wsws.org The refusal of the American government to do anything to address the latest surge of COVID-19 underscores the basic truth that the fight against the pandemic will only be taken forward by the working class.
(2022-05-19). Why young people should support the SEP (Australia) election campaign. wsws.org The Socialist Equality Party is the only party standing in the May 21 federal election which fights in the interests of youth and students, and the working class as a whole.
(2022-05-19). Australian workers and young people voice their support for the Socialist Equality Party's election campaign. wsws.org "I used to vote for major parties, but what you put forward is a good program" – Gary, Mallacoota…
(2022-05-19). Australian unions promote illusions Labor will reverse wage decline. wsws.org The ACTU's feigned concern over wages is a cynical exercise to drum up support for the election of another pro-market Labor government.
(2022-05-19). Inflation surge past 11 percent in UK a disaster for millions. wsws.org Numerous reports attest to acute social distress, including millions of people suffering soaring levels of hunger.
(2022-05-19). UAW President Ray Curry sits on board of directors of Mercedes-Benz, parent company of Detroit Diesel. wsws.org The revelation of Curry's position on the board underscores the corrupt financial interests behind the UAW's adamant efforts to block a strike at Detroit Diesel.
(2022-05-19). Strikebreakers brought in to replace FireKing workers in New Albany, Indiana. wsws.org Workers at FireKing, a manufacturer of fireproof cabinets in the Indiana suburbs northwest of Louisville, Kentucky, are facing a strikebreaking operation mounted by management during the second week of their strike.
(2022-05-19). Cannes Film Festival promotes US-NATO war against Russia. wsws.org The Cannes Film Festival is the latest cultural institution or event to disgracefully provide a public stage for Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky to promote the US-NATO war against Russia.
(2022-05-19). Primary elections in five US states show intensifying political tensions. wsws.org Both capitalist parties are in deep crisis, with the Republican Party more and more openly fascistic, and Democratic voters dissatisfied with Biden and the congressional leadership.
(2022-05-19). Wall Street plunges as global recession looms. wsws.org Yesterday's large-scale sell off on Wall Street, in which shares of major retail companies experienced their biggest decline since the October 1987 Black Monday stock market crash, was in response to clear indications the US and global economy are moving rapidly into recession.
(2022-05-19). Australian postal workers support SEP candidates in federal election. wsws.org
(2022-05-19). Biden administration says government has no role in producing baby formula amidst nationwide shortage. wsws.org Seeking to tamp down immense social anger, Biden's invocation of the Defense Production Act will do little to alleviate the immediate crisis while further exposing the bankruptcy of capitalism.
(2022-05-19). Sri Lankan attorney general orders arrest of leaders of mob violence against anti-government protesters. wsws.org The belated arrests are a bid to deflect the widespread outrage over the violent attack on protesters voicing the sentiments of millions in their call for the president to resign and the deep social crisis to be alleviated.
(2022-05-19). Iowa BNSF rail workers speak out on impact of Hi Viz policy: "It's like your kids don't know who you are, your dog doesn't recognize you" wsws.org Workers placed no confidence in federal arbitration as a means to resolve Hi Viz and other issues in their favor, despite the efforts of the SMART and BLET unions to promote illusions in it.
(2022-05-18). Sitrep Operation Z: NATO surrenders in Azovstal. thesaker.is For the Saker Blog by Saker Staff with thanks to Pepe Escobar for that prescient title Nazi Azovites  ; from rats in a hole to fish in a barrel  ;…
(2022-05-18). Military Situation In Iraq On May 18, 2020 (Map Update). southfront.org 
(2022-05-18). Potential Exchange Of Azov As Path To Russia's Defeat. southfront.org 
Surrender of wounded Azov members | On May 11, 2022, Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister Iryna Vereshchuk announced upcoming negotiations on the exchange of severely wounded members of the Azov national battalion blocked in Mariupol for Russian prisoners of war. This decision caused widespread criticism from citizens of both Russia and other countries of the world that support the "denazification" of Ukraine. This is not surprising, since it is the Azov battalion that is the main unit that professes the ideology of…
(2022-05-18). Swarms Of Israeli Bots Are Crippling Pro-Palestinian Twitter Accounts. popularresistance.org "These accounts were following the exact same people that were tweeting about Palestine, but from France or Francophone accounts that work on Palestine," Razek said of her new followers. | The advocacy director of RƒÅbet, the Palestine Institute for Public Diplomacy's digital platform, became wary of the issue after Abier Khateb, a grants manager at Open Society Foundations, reported mass followings as well. | Razek told MintPress News that she began individually reporting each account as fake but kept her own account open — lest she let the alleged bots win. But after a few days, Razek made her…
(2022-05-18). What Is Offensive, What Is Defensive, In The Ukraine Conflict? popularresistance.org An important aspect of debate on conflicts relates to identifying offensive and defensive forces as this has important implications for ethical aspects and the moral strength commanded by contending sides. | In the Ukraine conflict there are many complexities, but perhaps such identification can become becomes easier if we follow Prof. Richard Falk in seeing the Ukraine war in terms of not one but three wars—Russia vs. Ukraine, USA vs. Russia and Western Ukraine vs. Eastern Ukraine. | If Russia vs. Ukraine war is seen to be starting from February 24 2022, then clearly Russia is in the offensive position in…
(2022-05-18). Is Russia To Blame For Global Food Crisis? southfront.org 
| Western leaders, headed by U.S. President Joe Biden, claim that Russia's actions in Ukraine have blocked food sources needed for worldwide supplies. In particular, Africa will not be able to survive without Ukrainian grain. | As the threat of a food crisis grows, Europe and the United States are
(2022-05-18). In Video: Large Column Of Russia's BMPT Terminator Spotted On Donbass Front Lines. southfront.org 
(2022-05-18). Military Situation In Eastern Ukraine On May 18, 2022 (Map Update). southfront.org 
(2022-05-18). Military Situation In Ukraine On May 18, 2022 (May Update). southfront.org 
(2022-05-18). July 30 — March For Medicare For All. popularresistance.org Washington, DC – The grassroots, volunteer led activist group March for Medicare for All returns to Washington D.C. on Medicare's birthday for their National Day of Action. | March for Medicare for All demands national improve Medicare for All and rejects the privatization of healthcare in America. | Last summer, March for Medicare for All launched in 56 different locations all the same day. This year, the primary focus will be on the nation's capital. On Saturday, July 30 at 10: 30 am, marchers will meet at the southeastern corner of The Ellipse off of Constitution Ave., NW, between 15th St, NW and 17th St, NW.
(2022-05-18). Democratic Leadership Sided With Corporatists to Fight Progressives in Primaries. truthout.org We look at the Democratic Party's opposition to progressive challengers such as Nina Turner, former Ohio state senator who earlier this month lost her congressional primary challenge after facing massive spending and attacks by super PACs. Turner says the corporate wing of the Democratic Party seeks to consolidate the existing leadership's power while shutting down champions of progressive policies like Medicare for All. "The Democratic Party as a whole has to make a decision: Is it the party of the corporatists, or is it the party of the people?" says Turner. | TRANSCRIPT: | This is a rush transcript. Co…
(2022-05-18). Venezuela to Engage with Oil Companies as Washington Eases Restrictions. venezuelanalysis.com Venezuela's government and opposition confirmed preparations to restart talks in Mexico with US sanctions relief on the horizon.
(2022-05-18). Massacre In Buffalo Highlights The Legacy Of Racist Violence. popularresistance.org A white racist gunman targeted and killed ten African Americans in a supermarket in an African American community in Buffalo, New York. | The 18-year-old shooter, Payton Gendron, has been heavily influenced by the white supremacist ideology of replacement theory which encourages violent attacks against African Americans and other nationalities in the United States. | According to reports, Gendron drove more than 200 miles in New York state to this location where on several occasions, he visited the store in order to map out his murderous attacks against innocent people. One witness said that he had talked to Gend…
(2022-05-18). 'If Only the Natives Had Stayed Silent': On Responding to Settler Colonialism. orinocotribune.com By Benay Blend  ; May 12, 2022 | In an American History class that I taught at the local community college, a student made a comment that has stayed with me all these years. To paraphrase, he explained that if Native Americans had just accepted their colonized position without fighting back, there would have been no massacres of Indians. | That refusal to recognize the right of the colonized to resist makes its way into contemporary thinking, including the supposedly well-informed. Very often there is no context, no background history to explain why the oppressed resist. Instead, the journalist, academic, or w…
(2022-05-18). It's impossible to determine your personal COVID-19 risks and frustrating to try — but you can still take action. Malia Jones, Scientist in Health Geography, University of Wisconsin-Madison
(2022-05-18). Why is the US Trying to Provoke a Conflict on the Afghanistan—Tajikistan Border? journal-neo.org 
Ever since the withdrawal of the last US troops from Afghanistan and the fall of the country to the Taliban (a terrorist organization banned in the Russian Federation), Washington has been unable to come to terms with the loss of its influence in the region. It is therefore doing all it can to turn the …
(2022-05-18). Americans and the "Blood Moon" Rising. journal-neo.org 
The news divisions of the US broadcast network have "comforted" the Americans with the announcement that they will have an opportunity to witness the "blood moon" eclipse. In astronomer circles, "blood moon" is the term for the part of a total lunar eclipse when the projections of sunrises and sunsets on the surface of the …
(2022-05-18). Lee Jae-myung and Ahn Cheol-soo Enter the Fray. journal-neo.org 
On June 1, 2022, in addition to the local government elections, there will be a by-election for parliament: when an MP leaves to join the government, his or her seat is vacated and must be filled. Although the mandates are few and will not change the overall balance of power (recall that the opposition to …
(2022-05-18). US Multi-Domain Operations  ; War by Additional Means. journal-neo.org 
The United States has clearly transitioned militarily several times throughout its history, from the Cold War preparing to fight the Soviet Union using massive maneuver warfare to using the military that existed at the end of the Cold War to decimate the Iraqi army in the 1990's, to shifting to a "small wars" force fighting …
(2022-05-18). WHO Stealth Coup to Dictate Global Health Agenda of Gates, Big Pharma. journal-neo.org 
Acting on an initiative from the Biden Administration, by November 2022, conveniently at the onset of the next flu season in the northern hemisphere, the World Health Organization, barring a miracle, will impose an unprecedented top-down control over the national health regulations and measures of the entire planet. In what amounts to a stealth coup …
(2022-05-18). Military Situation In Syria On May 18, 2022 (Map Update). southfront.org 
(2022-05-18). Sweden And Finland Apply To Join NATO. Military Equipment Moving Towards Russian Border. southfront.org 
(2022-05-18). 959 Ukrainian Militants Surrendered At Azovstal Plant So Far. southfront.org 
| On May 18, the Russian Ministry of Defence reported that the militants of the nationalist Azov unit and Ukrainian servicemen blocked at the Azovstal plant continued to surrender. | According to the Russian MoD, 694 militants surrendered over the past day, including 29 wounded. A total of 959 militants have surrendered since May 16, including 80 wounded, of whom 51 who needed urgent treatment were placed in the hospital of Novoazovsk of the Donetsk People's Republic. | On May 17, the Russia…
(2022-05-18). ISIS Claims Responsibility For Deadly Attack Near Syria's Damascus. southfront.org 
(2022-05-18). Russian Reconnaissance Aircraft Was Targeted While On Mission Over Syria's Greater Idlib. southfront.org 
(2022-05-18). New 'Doctor Strange' is fantastic — if imperfect — phantasmagoria. peoplesworld.org 
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness could very easily have proven to be a misstep in an increasingly predictable slate of Marvel films. The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) has proven itself an interesting pop culture experiment, yet it runs the risk of becoming too formulaic, as well as alienating casual viewers with its increasingly …
(2022-05-18). Russian Army Destroyed Ukrainian Smerch Heavy Rocket Launcher In Pinpoint Artillery Strike (Video). southfront.org 
(2022-05-18). Why a US task force is recommending anxiety screening in kids 8 and older. Elana Bernstein, Assistant Professor of School Psychology, University of Dayton 
(2022-05-18). Beyond flora and fauna: Why it's time to include fungi in global conservation goals. Matt Kasson, Associate Professor of Mycology and Plant Pathology, West Virginia University
(2022-05-18). US schools are not racially integrated, despite decades of effort. Pedro A. Noguera, Dean, USC Rossier School of Education, University of Southern California 
(2022-05-18). Biodiversity Solutions Also Fight Climate Change. popularresistance.org Mass extinction lurks beneath the surface of the sea. That was the dire message from a study published in April in the journal Science, which found that continuing to emit greenhouse gases unchecked could trigger a mass die-off of ocean animals that rivals the worst extinction events in Earth's history. | The findings serve as just the latest reminder that climate change and biodiversity loss are interconnected crises — even if they're rarely addressed in tandem by policymakers. | Toward that point, the Science study came with a dose of hopeful news: Action to curb greenhouse gas emissions and keep warming…
(2022-05-18). Only A People's Monetary Reset Can Prevent A Feudalistic Technocracy. popularresistance.org Fortunately for the United States, our national debt is in U.S. dollars. As former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan once observed, "The United States can pay any debt it has because we can always print money to do that. So there is zero probability of default." | Paying government debt by just printing the money was the innovative solution of the cash-strapped American colonial governments. The problem was that it tended to be inflationary. The paper scrip they issued was considered an advance against future taxes, but it was easier to issue the money than to tax it back, and over-issuing devalued the curr…
(2022-05-18). Oregon Starbucks Workers Go On Strike Against Union Busting. popularresistance.org Starbucks workers at a location in Eugene, Oregon went on strike on Tuesday to protest the union busting at their location and the unlawful firing of three organizers. | The workers at this Starbucks store voted 17-0 in favor of unionizing. They are part of the massive Starbucks unionization wave, with 70 other stores nationwide winning union elections and over 250 stores filing to unionize. Starbucks, however, is doing everything it can to stop this wave. As Starbucks Workers United described in a statement: "Starbucks has continued to cut workers' hours, coerce them into voting against union representation by m…
(2022-05-18). Rapid Grocery Delivery Service Buyk Accused Of Wage Theft. popularresistance.org In early March, 28-year-old Michael Perez received an alarming email from one of his co-workers at Buyk, the Russian-funded, New York City-based ultra-fast grocery app. | Because of the severe sanctions against Russia, the letter announced, the company had lost access to its investors and was forced to furlough 98 percent of its workforce. For Perez, the letter was just one more disappointment in a long string he had experienced working for the company. | "I was at a loss of words, to be honest," said Perez, who worked as a delivery person. "I try to make the best with the company, but I just kept getting disappo…
(2022-05-18). Trial Of Ola Bini Resumes In Ecuador. popularresistance.org The much-awaited trial of Swedish software developer and digital rights activist Ola Bini resumed in Ecuador on Monday, May 16. The current leg of the trial against Bini is continuing with the proceedings from an earlier three-day session that was held in January this year. The ongoing session will be on till Friday, May 20 and is expected to conclude the trial portion of the proceedings. | The trial began after more than five hours of delay as the translator assigned for Bini arrived late to the court due to a reported misunderstanding. Bini has been charged with one count of illegal, non-consensual access to a…
(2022-05-18). Toward a Theory of Impossibility: Column Upends Science. thesaker.is By Fred Reed for the Saker Blog In today's column, we will revolutionize science, and establish that much of what we believe, at least regarding living things, is at best…
(2022-05-18). Crypto Is Not Private Or Anonymous: Here Are The IRS Weapons To Track Crypto Holdings And Activity. moguldom.com Anonymity is one of the reasons many crypto enthusiasts say they favor digital assets but it turns out crypto is not private or anonymous — just ask the Internal Revenue Service. The tax agency is tracking your crypto holdings and activities. Most federal law enforcement agencies employ experts adept at tracing cryptocurrency, and they're using …
(2022-05-18). Calls Go Out On Twitter For FBI To Question Christian Preacher Who Threatened Another MAGA Insurrection: 'You Can't Be Christian And A Democrat'. moguldom.com Tennessee pastor Greg Locke recently threatened another MAGA insurrection, declaring to his congregation, "You ain't seen insurrection yet." Evoking the pro-Trump riot at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, the pastor at Global Vision Bible Church made the inflammatory statement on May 15 during a sermon in Mount Juliet, 17 miles east of downtown …
(2022-05-18). Pro-Reparations Summer Lee Wins Pennsylvania DNC Primary, Fights Off Heavy AIPAC Funding, Dem Party Establishment. moguldom.com Former labor organizer Summer Lee, 34, came out on top in the Pennsylvania 12th Congressional District Democratic primary on May 17, narrowly leading against DNC establishment favorite Steve Irwin in a tight race. While the race is still too close to call, the pro-reparations progressive candidate Lee, 34, has declared victory. Irwin, a 62-year-old business and …
(2022-05-18). Who Is Cicley Gay? New BLM Board Chair Leans Into Accountability Questions And Future Of BLM. moguldom.com Amid the controversy over the use of millions of dollars in donations, Black Lives Matter quietly changed its leadership staff. Philanthropic strategist Cicley Gay has stepped in as the activist organization's new chairwoman. Black Lives Matter co-founder and former executive director Patrisse Cullors stepped down in May 2021 as questions arose over her using $6 …
(2022-05-18). Tibetan gazelles spotted on Qinghai grassland. ecns.cn A group of Tibetan gazelles was spotted in Banma County, Golog Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture of northwest China's Qinghai Province.
(2022-05-18). Green Groups Urge California Gov. Newsom to Close Aging Nuclear Plant on Schedule. commondreams.org "Diablo Canyon is dangerous, dirty, and expensive," a coalition of environmental organizations said in a letter to California's Democratic governor. "It must retire as planned."
(2022-05-18). Ahead of House Vote, Analysis Details How Big Oil Price Gouging Rewards Wall Street. commondreams.org "Congress has a narrow window of opportunity to stop profiteering at the pump and secure a more stable, sustainable future for all. It's time to act—before it's too late."
(2022-05-18). Overturning Roe Would Be an Economic Catastrophe for Women. commondreams.org Abortion rights are economic rights.
(2022-05-18). Will Labor in government abandon the paternalistic cashless welfare card? greenleft.org.au What will happen to the pernicious cashless debit card scheme after the election? Labor has promised to make the scheme voluntary and the Coalition claims not to have a plan to expand it. But can either be trusted? Alex Bainbridge and Vivien Miley report.