(2022-05-26). U.S. Federal Reserve says its goal is 'to get wages down'. mronline.org 
U.S. Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell said his goal is "to get wages down," complaining workers have too much power in the labor market. Economist Michael Hudson says this is "junk economics," and corporate monopolies are driving inflation, not wages.
(2022-05-26). Australian election: Workers oppose war, the persecution of Assange and rising living costs. wsws.org "It's not good enough to vote for the lesser evil, that's just stupid. Labor's not even lesser evil anymore. Both parties are exactly the same" — Max, at Inala polling booth.
(2022-05-26). Australia surges past seven million COVID-19 infections, 8,000 deaths. wsws.org Saturday's election of a pro-business Labor government will do nothing to avert the deepening health crisis, as vaccine protection wanes for many, and with a horror flu season approaching.
(2022-05-26). The Field Museum's Renovated 'Native Truths' Exhibit Celebrates Contemporary Indigenous Stories. progressive.org The hall, which includes rotating galleries, shares twenty-first century Native narratives and improves upon the museum's past problematic representation.
(2022-05-26). "In Defense of Housing", Zachary White. mronline.org 
America made a neoliberal deal with the devil when it began to whittle away New Deal protections for the vulnerable.
(2022-05-26). NATO vs Russia: what happens next. mronline.org 
In Davos and beyond, NATO's upbeat narrative plays like a broken record, while on the ground, Russia is stacking up wins that could sink the Atlantic order.
(2022-05-26). Ukraine after 90 days of war. mronline.org 
Amidst intense fighting under way, Russian forces entered Severodonetsk city in Luhansk, Donbass region, May 24, 2022…
(2022-05-26). On Washington's Request, Ukraine has Now Turned against Turkey as Well. journal-neo.org 
As the Russian proverb says: "You can give the wolf the best food, but he would hanker for the wood." This folk wisdom has a disapproving, judgmental connotation. The main allegorical meaning is that the true essence will always reveal itself, despite anyone's best efforts to change it. This is what is happening today in …
(2022-05-26). Israeli Army Shoots A Palestinian Child In Qalqilia. imemc.org 
Israeli soldiers shot, Wednesday evening, a Palestinian child in Jayyous town, east of Qalqilia, in the northern part of the occupied West Bank. Several army jeeps invaded the town, leading to protests before the soldiers fired live rounds, rubber-coated steel bullets, and gas bombs. Medical sources said the soldiers shot a child, sixteen years of …
(2022-05-26). Israeli Soldiers Abduct Five Palestinians In Jerusalem. imemc.org 
On Thursday, Israeli soldiers abducted five young Palestinian men from their homes in the Old City of the occupied Palestinian capital, Jerusalem, in the West Bank. The soldiers invaded and searched many homes in the Old City and interrogated many Palestinians while inspecting their ID cards. The Wadi Hilweh Information Center In Silwan (Silwanic) said …
(2022-05-26). Israeli Soldiers Abduct Twenty-Two Palestinians In West Bank. imemc.org 
Israeli soldiers abducted, Thursday dawn, at least twenty-two Palestinians, including fathers and their children, from their homes in several parts of the occupied West Bank. The soldiers invaded many communities across the occupied West Bank, stormed, and violently searched dozens of homes, causing damage. In Qalqilia, in the northern West Bank, the soldiers abducted Bassem …
(2022-05-26). Israeli Soldiers Fire At Farmers In Southern Gaza. imemc.org 
On Thursday, Israeli soldiers fired many live rounds, high-velocity gas bombs, and concussion grenades at Palestinian farmers on their lands east of Khan Younis, in the southern part of the Gaza Strip. Eyewitnesses said the soldiers, stationed on military towers across the perimeter fence, fired many live rounds, gas bombs, and concussion grenades at the …
(2022-05-26). Soldiers Injure Dozens of Palestinians, Including a Family Of Nine, In Nablus. imemc.org 
On Wednesday afternoon, Israeli soldiers shot a young man and caused dozens of Palestinians, including a family of nine, to suffer the effects of tear gas inhalation in Huwwara town, south of Nablus, in the northern part of the occupied West bank. Ahmad Jibril, the head of the Emergency Department at the Palestinian Red Crescent …
(2022-05-26). Oklahoma legislature takes anti-abortion offensive to new depths with ban from moment of fertilization! mronline.org 
The Oklahoma state legislature has passed perhaps the most extreme anti-abortion law in the United States. This law, known as HB 4327, takes the right-wing offensive against reproductive rights to an outrageous new height by banning all abortions in the state starting from the moment of fertilization.
(2022-05-26). On the Buffalo massacre: End lynching Black people now! cpusa.org 
The Communist Party USA condemns the racist shooting massacre in Buffalo, New York at the TOPS supermarket in a predominantly Black community and left ten people dead. We strongly denounce all racist lynchings whether committed by a white supremacists armed with an assault weapon or the police. We join with other progressive and democratic …
(2022-05-26). Bank of Venezuela Initiates Public Offering in Stock Exchange. orinocotribune.com 
The measure was taken within the framework of recent actions announced by President Nicolás Maduro to boost and revitalize the economy. | This Wednesday, May 25, the Bank of Venezuela announced the start of its public offer of 5% to 10% of its capital on the Stock Exchange for individuals or organizations, national or international economic actors, who are interested in the development of the country. | The information was shared by the financial institution on its Twitter account, with a statement highlighting that the measure seeks to "boost and revitalize the economy," becoming the first public company to make…
(2022-05-26). They're Worried About The Spread Of Information, Not Disinformation. realprogressives.org corporate media have increasingly taken to branding realities inconvenient to US information goals…
(2022-05-26). Biden's Troop Deployment To Somalia Confirms Africa Is Not Free. popularresistance.org The Biden Administration's recent decision to return U.S. troops to Somalia represents another effort on the part of the U.S. to deny agency and independence to African people. On the 59th commemoration of African Liberation Day, the Black Alliance for Peace expresses its unequivocal opposition to this redeployment. The 500 U.S. troops sent to Somalia are the latest to violate that nation's sovereignty. As is the case with all U.S. interventions, the underlying reasons are not only depraved but also indifferent to the constant suffering of African people caused by western-induced militarism and war. | The reintro…
(2022-05-26). Cuba reporta 45 nuevos casos de COVID-19 y ningún fallecido. cubadebate.cu Al cierre de este miércoles 25 de mayo, Cuba reportó 45 nuevos casos de COVID-19 y ningún fallecido por la enfermedad. Actualmente hay 212 casos activos, informó el Ministerio de Salud Pública (Minsap) en su parte diario.
(2022-05-26). The Uvalde massacre and the tragedy of school shootings in America. wsws.org Whatever the individual psychological issues which afflicted and possibly motivated Salvador Ramos to kill, they do not explain the routine outbursts of mass violence which plague American society.
(2022-05-26). Notes from Ethiopia, Part 4: The TPLF Destruction of Afar. orinocotribune.com By Ann Garrison  ; May 18, 2022 | It's 110 degrees in Ethiopia's desert Afar Region, one of the hottest areas humans inhabit, and I'm thinking about how much damage the U.S. empire does with its proxy wars in even the most remote corners of the planet—like this one—which most Americans have of course never even heard of. | There's a USAID meeting going on in the next room, here at the Hotel Dini in the city of Semara, Afar Region, and this illustrates the typical US modus operandi in Africa. Send in proxy warriors who destroy and cause immeasurable suffering, then send in USAID and the rest of the…
(2022-05-26). ALBA-TCP Summit to Take Place in Cuba on Friday. orinocotribune.com The 11th Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Bolivarian Alternative for the Peoples of Our America-People's Trade Agreement (ALBA-TCP) will take place this Friday in Havana, according to the Cuban Ministry of Foreign Affairs web page. | At the forum, the nations that make up the alliance "will share common development strategies and analyze the regional political situation," the announcement said. | The meeting will be attended by leaders of Latin American and Caribbean countries that are members of the group, founded in 2004 at the initiative of Fidel Castro and Hugo Chavez, then presidents of Cuba an…
(2022-05-26). President Maduro: Venezuelan Voice will be Present in the Summit of the Americas. orinocotribune.com On Tuesday, May 24, during the closing ceremony of the colloquium on the Battle of Pichincha bicentennial, the President of the Republic, Nicolás Maduro, rejected the discriminatory nature and exclusion of the United States, whose government decided not to invite Venezuela, Cuba and Nicaragua to the Summit of the Americas scheduled for June in Los Angeles. | "The Summit of the Americas is the summit of the protest against anti-imperialist exclusion. They try to exclude us because they are afraid of the voice of the Bolivarians, they do not want the voice of Bolívar and Chávez to reach them," he denounced at the c…
(2022-05-26). Gas Sales: The REAL Reason For Ukraine War/ By Jimmy Dore. marktaliano.net READ MORE:
(2022-05-26). Biden tells Russia to leave Abkhazia, South Ossetia. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Agenda.geMay 26, 2022 US President congratulates Georgia on Independence Day United States President Joe Biden on Thursday extended his congratulations of Georgia's Independence Day to Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili and citizens of the country. Biden's letter highlighted the partnership between the two states, noting their "shared commitment and sacrifice" in peacekeeping [sic] missions and mentioning …
(2022-05-26). Appleton, WI: Family and supporters rally on the 5th anniversary of the police murder of Jimmie Sanders. fightbacknews.org Appleton, WI — On Saturday, May 21, the family of Jimmie Sanders — a man murdered by Appleton police in May 2017 – alongside Fox Valley Food Not Bombs, Appleton SDS, Freedom Road Socialist Organization, and United Action Oshkosh organized a rally and march to bring attention to the case, and to crowdfund for the Jimmie Sanders legal team. | Sanders, an African American man, was fatally shot by Lieutenant Jay Steinke of the Appleton Police Department at Jack's Apple Pub on May 21, 2017. Steinke was responding to the bar for a report of a shot fired inside. Henry Nellum, a 36-year-old from Milwauke…
(2022-05-26). CBO Joins Team Transitory. cepr.net Inflation is persisting at rates far higher than most of us consider acceptable. The future path continues to be the focus of the debate on economic prospects. On one side, many of us continue to believe inflation is a temporary phenomenon caused by the reopening from the pandemic and the war in Ukraine. On the …
(2022-05-26). Appleton, WI: Students and community members rally in defense of reproductive rights. fightbacknews.org Appleton, WI — On May 14, Fox Valley Food Not Bombs, a coalition of progressive Appleton residents, and Appleton Students for Democratic Society (SDS) organized a rally to safeguard the reproductive rights of women and others capable of giving birth across the country. This event was held in response to a leaked Supreme Court majority draft, which concedes that Roe and Casey must be overruled. The event was attended by more than 20 people and it was directed by various speakers, all of whom are directly affected by the ongoing crisis. | Madi Jones, a member of Appleton SDS, not only proclaimed that the deci…
(2022-05-26). I Know Who The U.S. Will Coup Next! popularresistance.org Lee Camp discusses the United States' imperialism through coups, and who the United States is likely to coup next.
(2022-05-26). Why Is US Easing Some Sanctions On Venezuela? Economic Blackmail, Oil, & Russia. multipolarista.com The US government has announced that it is lifting a small number of sanctions on Venezuela. A major left-wing newspaper in Turkey, BirGàºn, interviewed Multipolarista editor Benjamin Norton about the situation. His comments follow below: 1) What do you think about the reports in the US media which say that the USA will ease a few …
(2022-05-26). Why is US easing some sanctions on Venezuela? Economic blackmail, oil, Russia. multipolarista.com The US government is lifting a few (not even close to all) sanctions on Venezuela, after banning imports of Russian oil. But only on the condition that Caracas make economic reforms and concessions to the right-wing opposition.
(2022-05-26). To Times Of Israel Writer, Apartheid is OK, Sympathy For Palestinians "Loathsome" mintpressnews.com JERUSALEM — Zionists like to admonish Palestinians by saying that they never miss an opportunity to miss an opportunity. But, according to Zionist talking points, Palestinians missed several opportunities when Israel was willing to graciously "give" them pieces of their own land. Moreover, it is alleged that Palestinians have missed so many of these great …
(2022-05-26). Lauded By WHO, India's Frontline Health Workers Are Still Fighting For Basic Rights. peoplesdispatch.org On May 22, India's Accredited Social Health Activist, or ASHA, workers received the World Health Organization's Global Health Leaders Award. They joined five other recipients in recognition of their "contributions to advancing global health, and demonstrated leadership and commitment to regional health issues." The award was also posthumously given to eight volunteer polio workers in …
(2022-05-26). Colombian Elections: Progressive Candidates Lead In Opinion Polls Amid Rising Security Threats. peoplesdispatch.org The Historic Pact presidential ticket, with Gustavo Petro and Francia Márquez, is favored to win the upcoming presidential elections on May 29, with between 37.9% to 48% of votes, according to various opinion polls. Their potential victory threatens to break the decades-long rule of conservatives in the country. Since the beginning of the election campaign, …
(2022-05-26). Tens Of Thousands Rally In North Of Ireland For Irish Language Legislation. peoplesdispatch.org Tens of thousands of people took to the streets of Belfast, in the North of Ireland on Saturday, May 21. The central demand of the protesters was to pass a law which would give Irish equal rights with English similar to the Welsh Language Act passed by the UK Government in the 90s.
(2022-05-26). Biden Is Preparing To Crush A Historic Climate Change Lawsuit. progressivehub.net JULIA ROCK | THE LEVER…
(2022-05-26). Shireen Abu Akleh Was Targeted For Assassination, Investigation Finds. progressivehub.net ZEENA SAIFI, ELIZA MACKINTOSH, CELINE ALKHALDI, KAREEM KHADDER, KATIE POLGLASE, AND GIANLUCA MEZZOFIORE | CNN…
(2022-05-26). Russia's Nuclear Threat Endangers Us All. progressive.org With Russia losing ground against an entrenched Ukrainian resistance, the stakes are only going to get higher.
(2022-05-26). What Was Really Said In the Missing Minutes of the Watergate Tapes? progressive.org Richard Nixon's dirty tricks are spoofed in the new satire commemorating the fiftieth anniversary of the Watergate probe.
(2022-05-26). Interview: 'Holding People Accountable, with Love and Respect'. progressive.org Loretta Ross is a lifelong feminist and anti-racist activist, co-founder of the Southern-based, women-of-color-led reproductive justice organization
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(2022-05-26). Bloomington Faculty Vote Overwhelmingly in Support of Graduate Student Employee Unionization Efforts. popularresistance.org An electronic vote of all Bloomington faculty has expressed overwhelming support for efforts of the Indiana University graduate student employees to seek union recognition. | Between April 13 and the end of the spring semester, graduate student employees at Indiana University Bloomington, organizing with the United Electrical Workers, struck for campus recognition. The strike was temporarily suspended on May 10th for the summer, with plans for broader and deeper participation should the strike resume in the fall. Faculty on the Bloomington campus were galvanized to support graduate employees by the anti-union res…
(2022-05-26). Call for National 2022 Shut'Em Down Demonstrations. popularresistance.org Call for abolitionist 'Shut'Em Down' demonstrations and teach-ins from August 21st through September 9th in 2022. We know it takes courage to continuously speak out and invoke change. People in U.S prisons are calling on you now to stand with us in strength and numbers in our ongoing historical struggle for ABOLITION!
(2022-05-26). Dollar General Workers Refuse to Be Silenced. popularresistance.org Dollar General workers from across the country will be rallying at Peay Park on May 25 near its headquarters in Goodlettsville, Tennessee, during the company's 2022 annual shareholders' meeting. After years of being ignored, Dollar General workers are making their voices heard—by the retail chain's executives, shareholders, and the public. Gundel, in an interview with The Progressive, describes the "horrible working conditions" that existed when she started working for Dollar General , such as mold in the cooler and a broken air conditioner when it was hot outside. Whenever she filed complaints with the com…
(2022-05-26). Shireen Abu Akleh And Israel's War On Journalism. popularresistance.org The cold-blooded killing of Shireen Abu Akleh earlier this month has made headlines around the world. An Israeli soldier shot the veteran Al-Jazeera journalist in the head while she was reporting on their raid on a refugee camp in the West Bank city of Jenin. Shireen's niece Lina first heard of the news from her father, who phoned her early in the morning to tell her she was injured. Today, Watchdog host Lowkey speaks to Lina Abu Akleh about her aunt's work, legacy, and the ongoing war against the press.
(2022-05-26). US Women Human Rights Defenders Deported From Western Sahara. popularresistance.org Three US women heading to visit their friends in Boujdour, Western Sahara, were forcibly turned back on May 23rd, when they landed at Laayoune Airport. Twelve men and six women Moroccan agents physically overpowered them and placed them against their will on a plane back to Casablanca. During the scuffle, one of the women's shirt and bra were pulled up to expose her breasts. In the cultural context of the passengers on the plane, this was a serious form of harassment and violence against women. | Wynd Kaufmyn said of her treatment by the Moroccan forces, "We refused to cooperate with their illegal actions. I repe…
(2022-05-26). Two Years Since George Floyd's Death, Has Anything Changed In The US? popularresistance.org Police officer Derek Chauvin killed George Floyd on May 25, 2020, shocking the consciousness of the entire United States. On May 25 of this year, President Joe Biden announced that he will instate an executive order which is a watered-down version of a police reform proposal that previously failed to pass in the Senate. The failed proposal would have altered "qualified immunity", a doctrine that makes it difficult to sue government officials, including police. The proposal would have kept the doctrine intact for individual officers, but made it easier for police brutality victims to sue officers or municipalities…
(2022-05-26). World food crisis: causes, consequences and solutions. peoplesdispatch.org The war is exacerbating the food crisis, but to end it, the United States must first realize no military solution to the conflict in Ukraine will bring about the defeat of Russia it seeks…
(2022-05-26). People's Action Proudly Endorses People's Slate in Nevada. peoplesaction.org Contact: Johanna Kichton, press@peoplesaction.org, 202.660.0605 WASHINGTON, D.C.—People's Action today announced its slate of endorsements in Nevada's state, municipal, and county races. The endorsements are part of People's Action's movement politics strategy to elect progressive champions who will co-govern with our working-class members. The candidates are running movement politics, people-powered campaigns and will work to advance …
(2022-05-26). Biden Declares Colombia Major Non-NATO Ally. orinocotribune.com This Monday, May 23, just a few days before Colombia's presidential elections, US President Joe Biden signed a memorandum officially declaring Colombia a "major non-NATO ally" (MNNA) of the United States. What are the implications? | This category grants some advantages in the defense sector and is a status reserved for only 18 countries. "By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and laws of the United States, including section 17 of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, I hereby declare Colombia a Non-NATO Major Ally of the United States for the purposes of this Act and the Arms Export Contro…
(2022-05-26). George Soros Exhorts West to Defeat Putin. orinocotribune.com US-Hungarian billionaire George Soros, the godfather of color revolutions, called for the prompt defeat of the Russian president Vladimir Putin in order to save Western civilization. | At Tuesday's annual meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Soros warned that the Russian military operation in Ukraine could be the beginning of a Third World War, which would become at the end of Western civilization. | "The best and perhaps only way to preserve our c…
(2022-05-26). Poland Just Got Played By Germany. oneworld.press The cold reality is now setting in that everyone was taking advantage of the Polish leadership's imperial nostalgia to manipulate it into doing their bidding in Ukraine.
(2022-05-26). Poland Wants Norway To Partially Subsidize Its De Facto Confederation With Ukraine. oneworld.press Even though the Polish President suggested that some of Russia's $300 billion in stolen foreign assets be redirected towards Ukraine's reconstruction, it seems as though those who seized these funds aren't interested in sharing all that much otherwise the Polish Prime Minister wouldn't have just demanded that Norway partially foot the bill.
(2022-05-26). Fact Check: Uvalde Cops Ran Away After Seeing So Much Heat And Texas Mass Murder Killer Didn't Have Body Armor. moguldom.com Many people are questioning the police response to the recent mass shooting at Robb Elementary in Uvalde, Texas. On May 24. suspected Uvalde school shooter Salvador Ramos, 18, shot his gradmother got into a truck and drove toward the elementary school a few miles away. He crashed his truck into a ditch in outside the …
(2022-05-26). Fact Check: There Is A Secret Gang In the LA Sheriff's Department Called The 'Compton Executioners' Who Get Tattoo After Killings. moguldom.com There are at least 41 secret gang members operating in the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, according to the county's inspector general Max Huntsman. Huntsman sent a letter to L.A. Sheriff Alex Villanueva informing him of the problem. The deputies accused of being gang members were identified from the Sheriff's Department's own internal affairs investigations, …
(2022-05-26). Mortgage Lenders Are Backing Away From Mortgages Under $100,000 Because Of Lack Of Profit. moguldom.com The dream of homeownership is becoming more elusive for Americans looking to secure affordable mortgages. Studies show it's not only because of skyrocketing home prices and interest rates but also because lenders are less likely to fund small-dollar mortgages under $100,000. "It is particularly hard for people who are buying smaller houses with smaller mortgages …
(2022-05-26). Venture Capital Firm Gets Smoked On Luna Crypto Collapse, Reportedly Loses $3.5 Billion. moguldom.com Venture capital firm Hashed, a prominent backer of the company behind the collapsed so-called stablecoin tokens TerraUSD (UST) and Luna (LUNA), has failed, amassing a loss of more than $3.5 billion. Based in Seoul, South Korea, the early-stage venture fund Hashed played a part in Terraform Labs' 2021 venture round when it raised $25 million, …
(2022-05-26). Ukraine Intelligence Chief: Putin Survived Assassination Attempt In Caucasus Mountains. moguldom.com A top Ukraine military official claims that there was an unsuccessful assassination attempt on Russian President Vladmir Putin in the Caucasus region two months ago. Maj. Gen. Kyrylo Budanov, chief of defense intelligence for Ukraine, told the Ukraine online newspaper Ukrainska Pravda that an "unsuccessful attempt" on the Russian strongman's life occurred in Russia shortly …
(2022-05-26). 'God Will Sort Them Out': Ukrainians of Donbass Beg NATO to End War. libya360.wordpress.com Jim "Fergie" Chambers A residential block in the Petrovsky District in the west end of the city of Donetsk was recently hit by alleged Ukrainian military shelling / credit: Fergie Chambers DONETSK, DONETSK PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC—The Russian "special military operation" in Ukraine reached its 90th day and the Western press continues to be inundated with unverified…
(2022-05-26). Army Injures Many Palestinian Workers Near Jenin. imemc.org On Thursday, Israeli soldiers chased and injured many Palestinian workers near the military roadblocks and the gates of the illegal Annexation Wall in several parts of Jenin, in the northern part of the occupied West Bank. Media sources said the soldiers invaded the villages and towns of Fuqua, Aneen, Taybeh, and Tura, especially in areas …
(2022-05-26). One nations, two states: Turkish-Azeri military merger brings NATO to Caucasus, Caspian. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Trend News AgencyMay 26, 2022 Azerbaijan, Turkey discuss prospects for development of military cooperation Minister of Defense of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Colonel General Zakir Hasanov met with a delegation led by the Deputy Minister of National Defense of the Republic of Turkey Muhsin Dere on May 26…. …Hasanov noted…that cooperation with Turkey in military, …
(2022-05-26). Turkish FM threatens Syria, Greece, Finland, Sweden, Afghanistan. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Hurriyet Daily NewsMay 26, 2022 Turkey to take necessary steps against attacks from Syria: FM The terrorist attacks from Syria have increased recently, Foreign Minister Mevlàºt àáavu≈üoƒülu said, stressing that Turkey will do whatever is necessary in the face of these attacks. "…Our hands cannot be tied. We cannot wait for when they will attack …
(2022-05-26). Georgia defense minister thanks NATO for building proxy army. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Agenda.geMay 26, 2022 Defence Minister: European, Euro-Atlantic path means "strong and stable" Georgia Minister of Defence of Georgia Juansher Burchuladze on Thursday said the country's path of European and the Euro-Atlantic integration meant a "strong and stable" Georgia…. *** Burchuladze also noted the challenges in the Black Sea region and across the world, saying Russia's …
(2022-05-26). Top U.S./NATO air command inspects operations in Black Sea. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com NATOAllied Air CommandMay 26, 2022 Romania Provides Crucial Support For NATO's enhanced Vigilance on the Eastern flank General Jeff Harrigian, Commander Allied Air Command visited the Romanian Air Force air operations centre and Allied fighter detachments deployed in country to support NATO's enhanced posture along the eastern flank on May 25. "Besides the CRC's essential …
(2022-05-26). Albania offers Turkish-renovated naval/sub base to NATO. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Associated PressMay 26, 2022 Albania offers ex-Soviet built naval base to NATO Albania has offered NATO a naval base in an effort as a way to highlight the small country's value in the alliance "in these difficult times," the prime minister's office said Thursday. Prime Minister Edi Rama said Pashaliman naval base, 180 kilometers (110 …
(2022-05-26). The international significance of Australia's crisis election. wsws.org The outcome reflects, in distorted electoral terms, a political radicalisation of workers and young people that is already finding expression in a development of working class struggles.
(2022-05-26). Minneapolis mental health workers speak out during one-day strike: "Staffing issues have become worse" wsws.org The Minneapolis health care workers are fighting against problems which are endemic throughout the for-profit US health care system.
(2022-05-26). US arms Taiwan to prepare a Ukraine-style quagmire for China. wsws.org Having provoked the Ukraine war to weaken and destabilise Russia, the US is using the same criminal modus operandi to set and bait a similar trap for China and its military in Taiwan.
(2022-05-26). Ukraine sentences Russian soldier to life in prison. wsws.org The unprecedented conviction of a Russian prisoner in a civilian court is part of the US and NATO's preparations for direct war with Russia.
(2022-05-26). Biden marks two year anniversary of police murder of George Floyd by signing pro-cop executive order. wsws.org The executive order, endorsed by the largest police organizationsin the country, will do nothing to stop unending police killings, but does expand "resources" to cops.
(2022-05-26). The Wobblies (1979): What the IWW means for the working class today. wsws.org The film's most remarkable, and moving, aspect is that its dialogue is carried forward almost entirely by former rank-and-file members of the IWW.
(2022-05-26). County sheriff shoots and kills 66-year-old white woman in rural Wyndham Township, Ohio. wsws.org Cora Baughman was shot multiple times in the chest and killed by a Portage County deputy sheriff on the morning of May 14 in the rural community of Wyndham Township, Ohio.
(2022-05-26). Workers must oppose Bill 96, Quebec's chauvinist language law. wsws.org The CAQ's Bill 96 has multiple objectives, but is above all aimed at dividing the working class within Quebec along ethno-linguistic lines and Québécois workers from their class brothers and sisters in the rest of Canada and internationally.
(2022-05-26). "The American elite don't care about the children": US teachers and students respond to Texas school shooting. wsws.org Teachers and students expressed their anger and sorrow over the deaths of 19 children and two teachers in Uvalde, Texas, on Tuesday.
(2022-05-26). Ford Europe prepares job cuts with union support in Spain, Germany. wsws.org Ford Europe is preparing new job cuts in Spain and Germany, irrespective of which Ford plant "wins" the bidding contest in Europe based on cuts to wages and conditions.
(2022-05-26). The global monkeypox outbreak and its implications. wsws.org The outbreak of monkeypox infections continues to climb rapidly as health authorities attempt to determine its epidemiologic links to recent festivals. Given the limited nature of the disease and spread the WHO has attempted to downplay the threat it poses.
(2022-05-26). Trump rebuffed in Georgia Republican primary elections. wsws.org The two right-wing Republicans Trump had targeted for defeat because they certified Biden's victory in Georgia in 2020 won renomination by wide margins.
(2022-05-26). Los Angeles victory: One step closer to winning community control over LA County Sheriff's Department. fightbacknews.org Los Angeles, CA – In a historic move, the Civilian Oversight Commission voted in favor of a resolution to support a charter amendment giving the LA Board of Supervisors, the Civilian Oversight Commission (COC) and Office of Inspector General stronger oversight of the LA County Sheriff's Department. The vote also included the ability of the Board of Supervisors to remove a Sheriff for misconduct. Members of Centro CSO, impacted families of police killings, Black Lives Matter-LA, the ACLU, and Check the Sheriffs Coalition joined the meeting and spoke in favor of the Board of Supervisors placing a November 2022…
(2022-05-26). March and rally held to demand justice for Edgar Ortiz. fightbacknews.org Los Angeles, CA — On May 21, over 50 people gathered in the city of Bellflower, in the southeastern region of LA county, to demand justice for Edgar Ortiz. Oritz, who was 32 years old, was shot and killed by a member of the LA County Lakewood Sheriff's Station on March 3, in front of his family, during a mental health crisis. | The protest began with a rally at Edgar Ortiz's home with a large turnout with impacted families from around LA who have lost their loved ones to police violence. The family's attorney, Angel Carrasco, attended and provided logistical support. Centro CSO led the march with a lar…
(2022-05-26). øEres bueno con las reglas ortográficas? Prueba tus conocimientos en el concurso de Cubadebate. cubadebate.cu Cubadebate te propone un concurso para probar tus conocimientos ortográficos. El certamen consiste en la siguiente y única pregunta: øObservar o esperar cautelosamente por algo significa?. Debe elegir entre las dos opciones que se le ofrecen. Los resultados se darán a conocer el lunes 15 de Junio 2022.
(2022-05-26). U.S. Congress Holds First UFO Hearings in Fifty Years Just as Biden Administration Budgets Record $27.6 Billion For Space Weapons. covertactionmagazine.com Coincidence? I Don't Think So On May 17, the U.S. Congress held its first hearings on Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP)—the …
(2022-05-26). Ministerio de Economía y Planificación aprueba nuevos actores económicos (+ PDF). cubadebate.cu El Ministerio de Economía y Planificación (MEP) aprobó este jueves 105 solicitudes de creación de nuevos actores económicos, 104 mipymes privadas y una cooperativa no agropecuaria. Desde que comenzó el proceso, en septiembre de 2021, suman 3 563 los actores económicos aprobados y se estima que generen 58 466 nuevos empleos.
(2022-05-26). China Announces Military Drill Near Taiwan in Response to US 'Collusion' With the Island. news.antiwar.com China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) on Wednesday announced it conducted a military exercise near Taiwan to send a message to the US over its "collusion" with the island. Col. Shi Yi, a spokesman for the PLA's Eastern Theater Command, described the exercises as a "solemn warning against recent collusion between the United States and Taiwan." "It …
(2022-05-26). Envíanos tu foto para celebrar el Día Internacional de la Infancia. cubadebate.cu Vuelve La Tira de los Lectores, esta vez dedicada al Día Internacional de la Infancia. Envíanos tu foto al correo comentacubadebate@gmail.com y las publicaremos este domingo en nuestra página y redes sociales.
(2022-05-26). Colombia's elections shrouded by distrust in government. colombiareports.com Colombia's election observers have expressed serious concerns about guarantees that would allow free and fair presidential elections. Tensions in the South American country have been building after major irregularities in…
(2022-05-26). UNE prevé afectaciones en el servicio eléctrico este jueves por déficit de generación. cubadebate.cu Para el horario pico de este jueves, la UNE prevé la entrada al sistema de la unidad 8 de la CTE Máximo Gómez, con 70 MW, junto a la utilización de 150 MW en motores diésel. En el horario pico se estima una disponibilidad de 2 540 MW y una demanda máxima de 2 650 MW, para un déficit de 110 MW, por lo que se pronostica una afectación de 180 MW.
(2022-05-26). Russian, Chinese Strategic Bombers Complete 13-Hour-Long Patrol Over Sea of Japan, East China Sea. orinocotribune.com The bombers were escorted by the Japanese and South Korean jets during certain parts of their patrolling route. No incidents in the air have been reported. | Russian Tupolev Tu-95MS (NATO reporting name: Bear) and
(2022-05-26). ONU: Si el mundo no toma medidas de reducción de riesgos ahora, para 2030 habrá más de un desastre al día. cubadebate.cu Entre 350 y 500 desastres de mediana a gran escala fueron registrados durante 2021, y la ONU ha advertido que si no se toman provisiones inmediatas de gestión y financiamiento de las amenazas, hacia 2030 la cifra aumentará y habrá una media de 1.5 desastres cada día.
(2022-05-26). Stop the Wars. Save The Planet. commondreams.org If humanity and much of life on Earth is to survive, we desperately need a climate revolution and a peace revolution.
(2022-05-26). China Proposes Deal to Increase Economic and Security Cooperation With Pacific Island Nations. news.antiwar.com China has Beijing has submitted a draft deal, and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will discuss the proposal during a tour of the Pacific over the next week. He will visit seven countries China hopes will endorse the deal: Kiribati, Samoa, Fiji, Tonga, Vanuatu, Papua New Guinea, and the Solomon Islands, which recently signed a security pact with Beijing…
(2022-05-26). Condecorado con Orden José Martí el primer ministro de San Vicente y las Granadinas. cubadebate.cu El primer ministro de San Vicente y las Granadinas, Ralph Gonsalves, recibió este jueves la Orden José Martí, la más alta condecoración que otorga el Gobierno cubano. "Reafirmo en nombre del Caribe nuestro profundo amor por José Martí y Fidel, por la Revolución cubana y su pueblo. Este amor es una marca indeleble que nunca podrá borrarse", dijo.
(2022-05-26). Without Stopping War, Extreme Hunger Will Continue To Increase. commondreams.org Wars and conflicts have pushed more than 139 million people in 24 countries into acute food insecurity.
(2022-05-26). Retired US general calls for "coalition of the willing" for naval conflict with Russia. wsws.org The governments of the United States, the United Kingdom and other NATO members are preparing to use their warships to break the Russian blockade of Ukrainian ports, creating the conditions for a direct shooting war between NATO and Russian naval forces.
(2022-05-26). Sri Lankan central bank governor warns of unprecedented economic contraction in 2022. wsws.org The ruling class is voicing its concerns that the IMF-dictated austerity measures will lead to an intensification of the class struggle.
(2022-05-26). Tiroteo en primaria de Texas: Testigos afirman que policía demoró en intervenir. cubadebate.cu Vecinos de Uvalde, en Texas, incluidos padres de alumnos de la escuela primaria Robb, dijeron que los agentes policiales tardaron en entrar en el centro escolar escenario de una masacre que duró unos 40 minutos desde que el agresor comenzó a disparar, matando a 19 niños y dos maestras, hasta que fue abatido por un equipo de la Patrulla Fronteriza.
(2022-05-26). The Heat: U.S. gun violence epidemic. america.cgtn.com A nation in shock after yet another deadly shooting at an elementary school. But will something change after all?>
(2022-05-26). Pan-Africanism Yes! US AFRICOM And NATO No! popularresistance.org We are honored to participate in this annual commemoration of Africa Liberation Day some 59 years after the founding meeting of the Organization of African Unity (OAU) on May 25, 1963, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. | Much has transpired since 1963 when more than 30 independent African states held this gathering and pledged to work towards the total liberation of the continent and greater unity among governments throughout the region. | Today, the African Union (AU), founded in 2002 in Sirte, Libya, is facing one of the most profound challenges of…
(2022-05-26). Pequeños domadores en Centro Habana (+ Fotos). cubadebate.cu Guantes, cabeceras, cuerdas, pulóveres… Fueron los primeros regalos que hizo a los niños el italiano Samuel Fabri, radicado hace años en Cuba. Fabri, fiel admirador del deporte cubano, tuvo la idea de montar un gimnasio de boxeo en pleno Centro Habana, un sitio donde se pudiera practicar el pugilismo desde edades tempranas.
(2022-05-26). Amplio y fructífero intercambio entre dirigentes partidistas de Cuba y Vietnam. cubadebate.cu El miembro del Buró Político y secretario de Organización y Política de Cuadros del CC del Partido Comunista de Cuba, Roberto Morales Ojeda, sostuvo un encuentro virtual con Vo Van Thuong, miembro del Buró Político y miembro permanente del Secretariado del CC del Partido Comunista de Vietnam, en el que abordaron temas de la agenda bilateral e internacional.
(2022-05-26). US Federal Reserve says its goal is 'to get wages down'. popularresistance.org The chairman of the US Federal Reserve, Jerome Powell, said his goal is "to get wages down." | In a press conference on May 4, Powell announced that the Fed would be raising interest rates by half a percentage and implementing policies aimed at reducing inflation in the United States, which is at its highest level in 40 years. | According to a transcript of the presser published by the Wall Street Journal, Powell blamed this inflation crisis, which is global, not on the proxy war in Ukraine and Western sanctions on Russia, but rather on US workers supposedly making too much money.
(2022-05-26). Why's Kiev Finally Telling The Truth About The Eastern Ukrainian Front. oneworld.press The collapse of the "official narrative" might very well presage the coming collapse of Kiev's forces in Donbass, which could in turn lead to the collapse of the remaining portions of the Ukrainian state. Zelensky finally realizes exactly what's at stake and thus decided to not lie as much as he used to since this sequence of events is becoming increasingly impossible to deny.
(2022-05-26). Iran futsal learns rivals at Asian championships. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 26 (MNA) — The national Iranian men's futsal team has been seeded against Lebanon, Chinese Taipei and Indonesia in Group C of 2022 AFC Futsal Championship.
(2022-05-26). Iran calls on UN to take action on IRGC member assassination. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 26 (MNA) — Iran's UN envoy has penned a letter to the UN Secretary-General to protest over the cowardly assassination of Martyr Hassan Sayad Khodaei.
(2022-05-26). President's meeting with Tehran Administrative Council. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 26 (MNA) — President Ebrahim Raeisi held a meeting with the Iranian capital's Administrative Council at the Interior Ministry's compound in Tehran.
(2022-05-26). Pope calls on US to prevent spread of guns after Texas school. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 26 (MNA) — Pope Francis says his "heart is broken" after a mass shooting at a Texas elementary school, calling on the US to act to prevent the spread of guns.
(2022-05-26). US convoy comes under attack in Iraq's Saladin. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 26 (MNA) — Local media in Iraq have reported an attack on the US troops in Saladin province in central Iraq on Thursday.
(2022-05-26). Iran FM consults with regional counterparts on dust storms. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 26 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian consulted and wrote letters with his counterparts in the region to discuss the origin of dust storms and the environmental crisis caused by the environmental phenomenon.
(2022-05-26). US seizes Iranian oil cargo near Greek island: report. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 26 (MNA) — The United States has confiscated an Iranian oil cargo ship near Greece and will send the cargo to the United States aboard another vessel, three sources have told media.
(2022-05-26). Iran not received assurances on economic benefits in talks. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 26 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian has said that Iran recently put forward an initiative in the Vienna talks but it has not received guarantees on economic benefits in the talks.
(2022-05-26). Chinese FM reacts to recent IRGC member assassination in Iran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 26 (MNA) — Chine foreign ministry spokesman has reacted to the assassination of Iranian IRGC member Sayad Khodaei, saying that China supports the efforts of the Iranian side to safeguard national security and stability.
(2022-05-26). Headlines of Iran's Persian dailies on May 26. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 26 (MNA) — Mehr News agency takes a look at headlines of Iran's Persian-language dailies on Thursday, May 26.
(2022-05-26). Israel angry at NY Times for revealing assassination in Iran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 26 (MNA) — The Israeli regime is outraged the New York Time newspaper for revealing the fact that the regime was behind the recent assassination of an Iranian serviceman in Tehran.
(2022-05-26). Iran MoD says one engineer martyred in incident in Parchin. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 26 (MNA) — The Iranian defense ministry said in a statement on Thursday that in an incident at Parchin region, one engineer was martyred while one of his colleagues was also injured.
(2022-05-26). Iran, Russia negotiating to broaden nuclear relations. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 26 (MNA) — A senior Iranian nuclear official said that Iran is negotiating with Russia on the development of phases 2 and 3 of the Bushehr nuclear power plant.
(2022-05-25). Lebanon Plagued by Social and Economic Woes. journal-neo.org 
Almost three years of political, economic and social problems and disastrous policies have transformed life in Lebanon, once known as the "Paris of the Middle East", and this land of hope now looks like a textbook example of how not to run a state. In a cogent analysis, the Lebanese newspaper As-Safir blames the failures …
(2022-05-25). How unions are backing BDS. electronicintifada.net Major labor federations, teachers call on Oregon to divest funds from Israeli spyware corporation.
(2022-05-25). A history of Naked Imperialism continues as Biden approves Somalia redeployment. mronline.org 
Biden has reversed Donald Trump's withdrawal of U.S. forces from Somalia and will redeploy Special Operations Forces. It is just the latest move in a long history of destructive U.S.-UK meddling in the Horn of Africa. Almost as soon as the administration of President Joseph Biden announced a redeployment of U.S. Special Operations Forces to …
(2022-05-25). Biden's trip to Asia prepares for military confrontation with China. mronline.org 
Even as his administration is ramping up its proxy war with Russia in Ukraine, President Biden is on his first visit to Asia, colluding with major allies and strategic partners to step up the U.S.-led confrontation with China, to economically weaken it and prepare for war.
(2022-05-25). The influence of neofascist and other Nationalist groups in Maidan Ukraine. mronline.org 
Russian President Vladimir Putin has made a goal of his war in Ukraine the 'denazification' of the country.
(2022-05-25). Abortion in Cuba vs U.S. shows which country is truly democratic. mronline.org 
In Cuba, abortion and all healthcare is free, and enshrined in a constitution democratically voted on by the people. In the US, nine unelected, life-long judges control society based on a 1787 constitution written by slaveowners.
(2022-05-25). Long Marginalized, the Right of Return is Once Again a Palestinian Priority. mintpressnews.com 
Palestinian people are, once again, unifying around the Nakba anniversary, insisting on the Right of Return for the seven million refugees in Palestine and the diaspora.
(2022-05-25). West Decries Philippine's New Government  ; US-backed Protests Begin. journal-neo.org 
Recent general elections in The Philippines appear to signal the island nation's continued but gradual move out from under US subordination and its rise with the rest of Asia as China emerges as both a regional and global superpower. With Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. set to become the next president along with his running mate, …
(2022-05-25). Thailand's Tourism Industry and Russia's Vacation Season Amid International Sanctions. journal-neo.org 
The COVID-19 pandemic, which swept the world in 2020, hit all sectors of the economy, but tourism was possibly hit the hardest. Tourism was the first to suffer from quarantine restrictions, as it is directly dependent on the freedom of international communication and yet is not a strategically important industry for most states. However, there …
(2022-05-25). Biden Promises Conflict and Elusive Developments in his Asia Visit. journal-neo.org 
In his maiden tour to Asia as the US President, Joe Biden announced that the US will "defend" Taiwan if China attacked. The announcement, while very significant, signals a concerted US attempt to up the ante against China at a time when Washington is already fighting a war against Russia in Ukraine. This announcement, thus, …
(2022-05-25). Soldiers Abduct Six Palestinians In Hebron, Jenin, And Jerusalem. imemc.org 
On Wednesday evening, Israeli soldiers abducted six Palestinians from Hebron, Jenin, and Jerusalem in the occupied West Bank. One of the abducted Palestinians in Hebron was taken prisoner after illegal colonizers assaulted him and several other shepherds. Montaser Sammour, the head of the Jenin office of the Palestinian Prisoners' Society (PPS) in the northern West …
(2022-05-25). Israeli Army Demolishes A Palestinian Home In Jerusalem. imemc.org 
On Wednesday, Israeli soldiers demolished a two-story Palestinian home in Beit Safafa town, south of occupied Jerusalem in the West Bank. Local sources said the soldiers and police officers invaded the town before surrounding the home owned by Mohammad Jouda and Yazid Teena and demolishing it. The demolished property had a 0 square/meter parking garage …
(2022-05-25). Israeli Soldiers Injure Many Palestinians In Jenin. imemc.org 
Israeli soldiers injured, Wednesday dawn, many Palestinians during protests that took place after the soldiers invaded Faqqu'a village, west of Jenin, in the northern part of the occupied West Bank. Several army jeeps invaded the village, leading to protests before the soldiers fired many live rounds, gas bombs, and concussion grenades. Medical sources have confirmed …
(2022-05-25). Army Abducts Four Palestinians In West Bank. imemc.org 
On Wednesday dawn, Israeli soldiers abducted at least four Palestinians from their homes in several parts of the occupied West Bank. In Ramallah, in the central West Bank, the soldiers invaded Beit Sira village, west of the city, searched several homes before abducting Abdul-Rahman al-Wawi and Rashid Hamdan. In Hebron, in the southern part of …
(2022-05-25). NATO, Al Qaeda, and Kurdish SDF Terrorists Bomb and Kidnap Syrians/ By Arabi Souri. marktaliano.net 
Original Link Here: NATO, Al Qaeda, and Kurdish SDF Terrorists Bomb and Kidnap Syrians (syrianews.cc) NATO and its proxy terrorist groups continue to terrorize Syrian civilians in the regions under their occupation in northern Syria, yesterday's attacks against villages in the countryside of Deir Ezzor and Hassakah are part of the systematic aggression led by …
(2022-05-25). U.S. federal judge blocks White House from ending Title 42. america.cgtn.com Many Haitians immigrants are stuck in Mexico, with few opportunities of obtaining jobs, housing and often even food. They cling to the hope that they can obtain asylum in the U.S. Find out more.
(2022-05-25). On African Liberation Day Biden's Troop Deployment to Somalia Confirms Africa is Not Free. libya360.wordpress.com Black Alliance for Peace President Biden and Rep. Gregory Meeks (Photo: Twitter @GregoryMeeks) For Immediate Release Media Contact: press@blackallianceforpeace.com (202) 643-1136 The Black Alliance for Peace marks African Liberation Day with a statement condemning the latest US troop deployment to Somalia. May 25, 2022 — The Biden Administration's recent decision to return U.S. troops to…
(2022-05-25). Persecution continues of UK mum Sarah Paxman for stand against COVID-infested schools. wsws.org Sarah is charged with "failure to ensure regular school attendance" of her son, Stanley. This carries a fine of up to £2, 0 and a possible three-month prison sentence.
(2022-05-25). With new COVID-19 outbreak in Latin America, governments let virus rip. wsws.org The policy of letting the virus spread through the region's most populous countries threatens a new devastating wave of deaths in Latin America.
(2022-05-25). Critical Care Nurse Discusses COVID Data Fraud. marktaliano.net READ MORE: Critical Care Nurse Takes a Stand Against COVID Crimes  ; Mark Taliano Grand Jury Day 3  ; PCR Test Fraud/ PCR Tests used globally not fit for purpose. Drosden Protocols Fraudulent.  ; Mark Taliano The COVID Operation tests are not suited for diagnostic purposes./ By Dr. Andrew Kaufman and Dr. Thomas Cowan  ; …
(2022-05-25). Gray report allows UK Prime Minister Johnson to brush off partygate scandal. wsws.org Hostile to any mobilising of the working class that would bring Johnson and his entire government to account for the crime of overseeing almost 200,000 deaths from COVID, Starmer insisted for months that Johnson's removal be organised by "decent, honourable" Tory MPs in a palace coup.
(2022-05-25). Eva Bartlett on Western Faux "journalism" and Russia's Special Military Operation in Ukraine. marktaliano.net READ MORE: The 16 Biggest Lies the U.S. Government Tells America About the Ukraine War  ; Global ResearchGlobal Research  ; Centre for Research on Globalization…
(2022-05-25). Western Attempts to Blame Russia for Global Food Crisis Ignores Ukraine's Culpability. libya360.wordpress.com Paul Antonopoulos With the globe potentially on the brink of a food crisis caused by the lack of wheat exports from Ukraine, the West is attempting to blame Russia for this situation whilst ignoring Kiev's culpability. Frustratingly for the West though, it is Russia that holds the key in ensuring that the world is not…
(2022-05-25). Ukraine: NATO Recruiting Violent Extremists to Fight Russia. libya360.wordpress.com Paul Antonopoulos With the Western media apparatus bombarding audiences with a narrative that a liberal Ukraine is struggling against an authoritarian Russia to preserve its democracy, Far-Right ultra-nationalist forces, including neo-Nazi battalions, have been normalized and lionized to the point that thousands of foreigners have flooded into a warzone to fight. Many of these foreigners…
(2022-05-25). Russia Rewrites the Art of Hybrid War. orinocotribune.com By Pepe Escobar — May 20, 2022 | The ironclad fictional "narrative" imposed all across NATOstan is that Ukraine is "winning". | So why would weapons peddler retrofitted as Pentagon head Lloyd "Raytheon" Austin literally beg since late February to have his phone calls answered by Russian Defense Minister Shoigu, only to have his wish finally granted? | It's now confirmed by one of my top intel sources. The call was a direct consequence of panic. The United States Government (USG) by all means wants to scotch the detailed Russian investigation—and accumulation of evidence—on the US bioweapon labs…
(2022-05-25). Socialism, the Market and the Bolivarian Revolution. libya360.wordpress.com Jesús Faría The role of the market has long been debated throughout the economic development of human society. In simple terms, the market can be defined as the space where suppliers and demanders of a product meet, from which (and considering the characteristics of supply and demand) the price of the product is established and,…
(2022-05-25). Buy Now, Pay Later Company Klarna Announces Layoffs: What BNPL Can Tell Us About Risk Of Recession. moguldom.com Buy now, pay later services exploded in popularity during the coronavirus pandemic and online shoppers have grown accustomed to using installment payments, not just for big-ticket items, but for less expensive, everyday items such as clothes and cleaning supplies. This type of debt can be risky, not only for consumers but for the companies catering …
(2022-05-25). Keeping schools open during the pandemic is causing a mental health crisis for US teachers. wsws.org The continuing uncontrolled pandemic is having a devastating impact on the mental health of teachers and is driving many out of the profession.
(2022-05-25). Mental health workers at three Minneapolis hospitals strike for first contract. fightbacknews.org Minneapolis, MN – At 6 a.m. Tuesday, May 24, mental health workers at three Minneapolis area hospitals walked off the job and went on a one-day strike. All three groups of workers organized and formed unions with SEIU Healthcare Minnesota and Iowa (SEIU HCMN&IA) since September of 2021. Now they are fighting for their first contracts. They decided to do a joint one-day strike to show management that they are serious and united and will fight to win real improvements in their first union contract. | Strike lines were up at three hospitals including Abbott Northwestern Hospital and Unity Hospital, which are part of…
(2022-05-25). At Least 19 Children, 2 Adults Killed in Texas Elementary School Shooting. progressivehub.net BRETT WILKINS | COMMON DREAMS…
(2022-05-25). Anti-Union Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo Puts Her Own Financial Interests First. progressivehub.net ADRIEL HAMPTON…
(2022-05-25). The Fight For Reproductive Rights Belongs To The Youngest Americans. progressivehub.net SHRIYA BHATTACHARYA | PRISM…
(2022-05-25). Is Israel Using Assassinations To Sabotage The JCPOA Again? progressivehub.net TRITA PARSI | RESPONSIBLE STATECRAFT…
(2022-05-25). On the Line: The War in Ukraine. progressive.org Since Russia's invasion of Ukraine began on February 24, more than
(2022-05-25). The Other Americans: A Guatemalan Judge Faces Death Threats in a Case Against the Military. progressive.org The country's far right is pulling the case on the forced disappearance of 183 people into its attack on the judiciary and struggle against impunity.
(2022-05-25). Voyager images keep scientists confused. peoplesdispatch.org Voyager currently is at a distance of 14.5 billion miles (23.3 billion kilometers) away from Earth and seems to operate properly except that the spacecraft is now unable to locate its position in space…
(2022-05-25). Extreme heat takes over South Asia. peoplesdispatch.org Over the past few months, South Asia experienced a heat wave which may the most severe in a century. We talk to D. Raghunandan of the Delhi Science Forum on the impact of the heat waves, the possible reasons and what can be done about it.
(2022-05-25). Will Chile get a new constitution? peoplesdispatch.org The constitutional convention of Chile has finalized the draft of a new constitution that will soon be voted on in a national referendum. If approved, the new constitution will replace the current, neo-liberal, pro-free-market constitution. The referendum is going to be held on September 4, in which all citizens aged 18 and above must vote.
(2022-05-25). Israeli forces kill Palestinian teenager, injure 80 others in violent raids in Nablus. peoplesdispatch.org Israeli forces have already killed 57 Palestinians including 12 children this year as violence and brutality against Palestinians continues across the occupied West Bank…
(2022-05-25). Health workers in Uganda strike over pay disparities and unkept promises. peoplesdispatch.org A strike by allied health workers in Uganda has led nurses and physicians to announce industrial action too in case the government fails to live up to its promises of increasing salaries…
(2022-05-25). Wars and conflicts forced over 100 million people to leave their homes globally. peoplesdispatch.org According to the UNHRC, due to the rise in wars and violence globally, the number of people forcibly displaced has more than doubled since 2012. The numbers are almost equally divided between those internally displaced and refugees…
(2022-05-25). The US unilateral sanctions against Russia will produce a global food disaster. peoplesdispatch.org As the US and the G7 deny the negative effect of sanctions against Russia, they damage the world's capability of avoiding a global food disaster…
(2022-05-25). Venezuela: Buildup to Extreme Right Opposition Primaries (2024 Presidential Elections). orinocotribune.com Venezuelan extreme right wing opposition continues in its preparations ahead of primary elections that will decide who their single candidate will be for the presidential elections of 2024. The Democratic Unitary Platform (PUEDE) coalition has formally announced a campaign to launch a nationwide consultation regarding its presidential primaries. | Omar Barboza, executive secretary of the coalition, informed that a first meeting was held on Monday, May 23, with the participation of six commissions that are in charge of designing the itinerary for the consultation. | La ahora plataforma unitaria, otrora MUD, dice q…
(2022-05-25). US Strategists Should Consider Kissinger's Wise Advice About China. oneworld.press Kissinger is correct in assessing that the grand strategic trajectory is dangerously moving towards a "World War I-type situation", but it's not too late to stop it.
(2022-05-25). Ex-Wu-Tang Studio Worker Spent 23 Years In Pen, Now Getting $7M For Wrongful Prosecution. moguldom.com A former Wu-Tang studio worker will receive a $7 million dollar settlement from the city of Staten Island after serving 23 years in prison for a murder he didn't commit. Grant Williams, 51, was convicted of the 1996 murder of 20-year-old Shdell Lewis despite police having no confession, forensic or video evidence linking him to …
(2022-05-25). As America Flirts With Bigger War Over Ukraine And Economic Downtown, Biden Says He'd Defend Taiwan. moguldom.com Move over the war in Ukraine. Forget about the current economic downturn in the U.S. President Joe Biden seems to want to take on a fight with China over Taiwan. On May 23, Biden pledged to defend Taiwan if it faced an attack from neighboring China. Moving away from a policy of "strategic ambiguity," the …
(2022-05-25). Biden To Sign Executive Order For Police Accountability On Anniversary Of George Floyd's Death: 3 Things To Know. moguldom.com Two years have passed since the Minneapolis police killed George Floyd while he was in their custody on May 25, 2020, and a year has passed since the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act has been stalled. President Joe Biden is expected to sign an executive order today, May 25, 2022, to reform federal law enforcement. Under …
(2022-05-25). Relations Between Russia and Algeria are Developing Rapidly. libya360.wordpress.com Vladimir OdintsovUnlike Europe, Russia did not leave a colonial imprint on the Arab world. Moreover, it was Moscow that in the previous century was actively involved in decolonization, in freeing many Arab states from their previous political and economic dependence on the West, in creating their own economies and policies independent of Europe. Russian-Arab cooperation…
(2022-05-25). CovertAction Bulletin Podcast: International Solidarity Threatens Biden's Summit of the Americas. covertactionmagazine.com On today's episode, we are joined by Claudia de la Cruz of the People's Forum in New York City to discuss developments around President Biden's Summit of the Americas. Scheduled for June 6-10 in Los Angeles, the legitimacy of the gathering and the role of the U.S. in Central & South American is being severely threatened by announcements from Mexico, Bolivia, Honduras, Antigua and Barbuda that they will not attend if the governments of Cuba, Venezuela and Nicaragua are not invited.
(2022-05-25). The Impediment to Productivity Growth: Waste that Makes Some People Rich. cepr.net The New York Times ran a piece discussing why innovations in cloud computing and artificial technology have not led to more rapid increases in productivity. It raises a number of possibilities, but leaves out an obvious one, increasing waste associated with rent-seeking. We clearly see an increase in waste associated with rent-seeking, the only question …
(2022-05-25). Georgia's absorption by NATO "civilizational choice": official. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Agenda.geMay 25, 2022 Parliamentary Defence and Security Committee Chair: Georgia building new Euro-Atlantic security architecture together with NATO states Georgia and NATO member states are building a new Euro-Atlantic security architecture together, Irakli Beraia, the Chair of the Committee on Defence and Security of the Parliament of Georgia, said on Wednesday. *** [He] noted European …
(2022-05-25). Asianization of NATO: China, Russia react to Biden visit. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Global TimesMay 25, 2022 Tensions escalate in Korean Peninsula as QUAD summit shakes Asian stability The US and South Korea jointly fired two missiles on Wednesday in response to North Korea's reported launch of three missiles, marking a further escalation of the Korean Peninsula situation as US President Joe Biden concluded his Asia trip to …
(2022-05-25). Japan ratchets up rhetoric against Russia, China re air patrols, Ukraine. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Kyodo News AgencyMay 25, 2022 Japan conveys grave concern over China-Russia bomber flight Japan has conveyed "grave concern" to China and Russia over a flight of strategic bombers during a Quad summit held in Tokyo, the government said Wednesday. Six Chinese and Russian strategic bombers flew over the Sea of Japan, the East China Sea …
(2022-05-25). Georgia: another NATO proxy cyber warfare outpost. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Agenda.geMay 24, 2022 Georgian Cyber Security Bureau, NATO representatives discuss challenges in Georgian cyberspace Representatives of the Cyber Security Bureau of Georgia's Ministry of Defence, the country's National Security Council and the Digital Governance Agency have informed NATO representatives about the current challenges in Georgian cyberspace and ways of combating them, the Ministry said on …
(2022-05-25). Turkish drone king, Erdoƒüan son-in-law, flies MiG over Azerbaijan's capital. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Trend News AgencyMay 25, 2022 CTO of Turkey's Baykar Technology flies over Baku on MiG-29 fighter Chief Technical Officer (CTO) of Turkey's Baykar Technology Selcuk Bayraktar, who is on a visit to Azerbaijan to attend the TEKNOFEST International Aviation, Space and Technology Festival, has flown the MiG-29 fighter of the Azerbaijani Air Force over Baku, …
(2022-05-25). Ukraine model: NATO chief vows to defend Bosnia's sovereignty, integrity. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com NATOMay 25, 2022 Joint press conference by NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg and the Chair of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina ≈ efik D≈æaferoviƒá Welcome to NATO Headquarters, it's great to see you here. And it is really a pleasure to welcome you because Bosnia and Herzegovina is a valued partner for NATO. We strongly …
(2022-05-25). New invasion of Syria: Turkish diktat to NATO — and the world. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Daily SabahMay 25, 2022 Turkey's new Syria operation: A message to NATO President Recep Tayyip Erdoƒüan signaled the launch of a new…operation on northern Syria on May 23, to resume efforts to create a 30-kilometer (18.6-mile) wide…zone south of its border…. *** Erdoƒüan's announcement comes at a time when Turkey has been at the center …
(2022-05-25). U.S. ambassador, Albright protégé, places Serbia in U.S. gunsight. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com B92May 25, 2022 New American threat — there is no place for Serbia's balanced approach This policy of balance will be the backbone of the new Serbian government, the formation of which will follow in the coming months, although especially from the western centers of power come covert but also open blackmail that our investments …
(2022-05-25). UK rail workers vote overwhelmingly for strike action. wsws.org Despite an unambiguous strike vote by rail workers—the biggest since the railways were privatised in 1994—the RMT union has once again handed the political initiative to the government, appealing for negotiations.
(2022-05-25). North Sea oil and gas rig workers end wildcat strike as Unite lines up with employers. wsws.org Wildcat action across 16 platforms in the North Sea last week developed entirely outside of the trade unions, Unite, the GMB and the RMT.
(2022-05-25). Arconic workers denounce United Steelworkers contract proposal. wsws.org Aluminum workers continue to denounce the USW's proposed contract, which would result in a huge loss in real wages over four years.
(2022-05-25). Trump headlines fascist CPAC Hungary conference. wsws.org The turn of substantial sections of the ruling elites internationally to fascism was expressed in the appearance of fascistic politicians and media figures from around the world.
(2022-05-25). El despido de un querido maestro provoca indignación y protestas en Denver. fightbacknews.org Denver, CO – En jueves, el 19 de mayo se reunió una reunión de la Junta Directiva de las Escuelas Públicas de Denver con protestas de estudiantes y miembros de la comunidad que se indignaron por el reciente despido del querido profesor de inglés Chicano Tim Hernández. | Esa misma mañana, cientos de esos mismos estudiantes habían realizado su segunda huelga en una semana para protestar por el despido del Sr. Hernández. Ahora están llevando su lucha directamente a la junta escolar con claras exigencias: Restituir al Sr. Hernández como maestro, contratar a más chicanos y maestros de nacionalidades oprimidas, e imple…
(2022-05-25). Entrevista con el maestro chicano injustamente despedido Tim Hernández por Ryan Stitzel. fightbacknews.org °Lucha y Resiste! entrevista a Tim Hernández, un maestro chicano en Denver que fue recientemente despedido de su puesto en North High School alegando que es "divisivo". Los estudiantes y miembros de la comunidad dicen que Hernández fue despedido porque no tiene miedo de tomar una posición para sus estudiantes y su comunidad. La entrevista tuvo lugar fuera de una reunión de la Junta de Educación de las Escuelas Públicas de Denver, donde los partidarios de Hernández se reunieron para exigir su reincorporación. Hernández, sin embargo, fue prohibido entrar en la reunión. | °Lucha y Resiste!: øPor qué…
(2022-05-25). Five Turkish Soldiers Killed in Fighting With PKK in Northern Iraq. news.antiwar.com This brings the overall number of Turkish soldiers killed in the latest Iraq offensive to 17. Turkey has claimed "dozens" of PKK were also killed, but exact figures are impossible to verify. | This offensive is just the latest of several Turkish offensives…
(2022-05-25). US Sanctions Alleged Iran-Linked 'Oil Smuggling Network'. news.antiwar.com The Biden administration announced Wednesday sanctions on an alleged Russian-backed "oil smuggling network" that the US claims provided funding for Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Quds Force. The Treasury Department said the sanctions targeted current and former Quds Force members and companies based in the UAE, Russia, and China over their alleged support for …
(2022-05-25). Reflecting on George Floyd's murder two years on. america.cgtn.com Two years after George Floyd's murder, has anything changed?>
(2022-05-25). "Colombia's most wanted FARC dissident killed in Venezuela" colombiareports.com One of Colombia's most wanted guerrilla leaders would have died in an explosives attack in Venezuela, intelligence sources told local media. According to government-loyal newspaper El Tiempo, unidentified sources said…
(2022-05-25). The Heat: Russia-Ukraine conflict. america.cgtn.com As the Russia-Ukraine conflict enters its fourth month, we hear from the former president of Ukraine, Petro Poroshenko. And, a former spokesman for Russia's president Vladimir Putin responds. Fighting continues to rage in Eastern Ukraine as Russia tries to gain control of the Donbas region. …
(2022-05-25). Bennett coalition on last legs as Netanyahu prepares return. electronicintifada.net Any new election campaign will unleash more bigotry, no international censure.
(2022-05-25). Israel Claims Iran Used IAEA Documents to Cover Up Activity. news.antiwar.com A new Having access to the documents would be an advantage, giving them insight into what the IAEA knew and what it wanted to know. The Israelis are claiming Iran used this to facilitate cover-…
(2022-05-25). Colombia: Peligro y esperanza. globalizacion.ca Con el comienzo ayer de la votación para ciudadanos en el extranjero, empezó en Colombia la elección presidencial que tendrá su jornada central el domingo. Conforme se acerca ese momento, crecen los temores a una reacción desesperada de la oligarquía…
(2022-05-25). EU Proposes to Make Breaking Russia Sanctions a Crime. news.antiwar.com On Wednesday, the EU's European Commission "Today's proposals aim to ensure that the assets of individuals and entities that violate the restrictive measures can be effectively confiscated in the future," the European Commission said in a statement. | Confiscating assets means they can be taken, sold, and…
(2022-05-25). Some Californians compost food to help save water during drought. america.cgtn.com But some believe citizens can help the situation by not just cutting down on the water, but also by composting.
(2022-05-25). Israel Tells US It Killed Iranian IRGC Colonel in Tehran. news.antiwar.com Israel has told the US that it killed a senior member of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) who was gunned down in Tehran on Sunday, IRGC Col. Hassan Sayyad Khodaei was shot five times by two gunmen on motorcycles outside his home. Israel was immediately suspected due to its history of targeted killings inside Iran. | Israeli officials haven't publicly said they were responsible for Khodaei's killing. But Israel typically does not officially take credit for attacks inside Iran,…
(2022-05-25). Biden Made Final Decision to Keep IRGC on Terrorist Blacklist. news.antiwar.com President Biden has made a final decision to keep Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) designated as a "foreign terrorist organization," Politico reported Tuesday, citing an unnamed Western official. The decision means a revival of the Iran nuclear deal, known as the JCPOA, is unlikely. The terrorist blacklist is a sweeping designation that means any …
(2022-05-25). Zelensky's Davos Speech Should Alarm All Peace-Loving People In The World. oneworld.press Reviewing the unprecedented proposals put forth by Zelensky presumably at his foreign handlers' behest, they collectively represent the cutting edge of US-led Western hegemony.
(2022-05-25). Bombshell: Sixty Years After Her Death, New Evidence Suggests Marilyn Monroe Was Murdered by Bobby Kennedy and LAPD Covered Up Murder. covertactionmagazine.com Loose-lipped pillow talk may have sealed the fate of the sex goddess who had affairs with both Bobby and John …
(2022-05-25). Zelensky Says Russia Must Pull Back Troops to Pre-War Positions Before Talks. news.antiwar.com Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky Zelensky told the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland via video link that he was willing to negotiate directly with Russian President Vladimir Putin but said Russia must take a step to show it is ready to "shift from the bloody war to diplomacy." | "It's possible if Russia shows at least something…
(2022-05-25). Human Rights Activist Deported from Colombia in Runup to High Stakes Election. orinocotribune.com By Task Force on the Americas  ; May 24. 2022 | While enroute to observe the presidential elections in Colombia, Teri Mattson was denied entry by Colombian authorities and had her passport seized. After arriving at 6: 55 am on May 22, she was forced to spend the day and the night at the Bogotá Airport before being deported the following morning and flown out of the country. | Although Mattson resides in Mexico and was first flown there, her tribulations did not end there. She was then held in Mexico without passport or phone while immigration waited for the first available flight to the US, because she is a US…
(2022-05-25). Sudanese Communists Alert to Increase in State Repression. libya360.wordpress.com Madaar Sudanese forces raided the house of the political secretary of the Sudanese Communist Party, Muhammad Mukhtar al-Khatib On May 19, Sudanese security forces raided the home of the political secretary of the Sudanese Communist Party, Muhammad Mukhtar al-Khatib, and took him to an unknown destination, according to the party's official page. After the leaders…
(2022-05-25). US sanctions on Iran, Cuba led to countries' self-sufficiency. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 25 (MNA) — Referring to Iran-Cuba's successful cooperation in producing the Covid-19 vaccine, the Iranian health minister said that US illegal sanctions against Iran and Cuba led to the countries' self-sufficiency.
(2022-05-25). Developing relations with Russia 'Iran's strategic policies'. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 26 (MNA) — Emphasizing the serious will of Islamic Republic of Iran for establishing all-out relations with Russia, First Vice President said that developing relations with Moscow in all fields is one of Tehran's strategic policies.
(2022-05-25). Trade ties between Iran, Russia to reach $40bn: oil min. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 25 (MNA) — Iran Oil Minister announced allocation of a credit line by Russia to Iran worth $5 billion and signing a number of contracts with Iran in energy sector and stated that trade ties between Iran and Russia would reach $40 billion.
(2022-05-25). Iran, Russia ink 3 cooperation documents. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 25 (MNA) — After the meeting of the Iranian oil minister Javad Owji with Russian deputy PM Alexander Novak, 3 documents of cooperation were signed between the two countries.
(2022-05-25). Nasrallah warns against plots to disarm Hezbollah. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 25 (MNA) — Hezbollah Secretary General Seyed Hassan Nasrallah said Wednesday night that Hezbollah "is stronger than you can imagine, it's stronger than any time before."
(2022-05-25). Iran PMO calls on Greek govt. to abide by intl. maritime laws. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 25 (MNA) —Reacting to blocking Iranian vessel from sailing by Greece, Iran's Ports and Shipping Organization (PMO) in a statement said that the action is considered 'an act of piracy', calling for abidance by intl regulations.
(2022-05-25). Shamkhani to attend Regional Security Dialogue meeting. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 25 (MNA) — Iran's Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) secretary Admiral Ali Shamkhani is scheduled to attend the 4th meeting of the Regional Security Dialogue which is slated to be held in the Tajik capital of Dushanbe on Friday.
(2022-05-25). President Raeisi reaffirms pledge to neutralize sanctions. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 25 (MNA) — Iran's President Ebrahim Raeisi once again said that his administration will not tie the country's progress to the removal of sanctions, reiterating that neutralization of the impact of sanctions is being resolutely pursued.
(2022-05-25). 59% of Americans disapprove of Biden: Poll. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 25 (MNA) — The latest poll found that 59% of Americans disapprove of Biden's job performance.
(2022-05-25). Iran summons Greek charge d'affaires over seizure of ship. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 25 (MNA) — Chargé d'Affaires of Greek Embassy to Iran (in absence of Ambassador) was summoned to Iranian Foreign Ministry on Wednesday following seizure of a cargo ship operating under the flag of Islamic Republic of Iran in Greek waters.
(2022-05-24). Reasons To Doubt the Foreign Policy of The New Labor Government. journal-neo.org 
Australia held a general election last Saturday, 21 May. The governing Liberal National party coalition was heavily defeated. It will be replaced by the Labor government which at the time of writing did not hold a majority of the seats in Parliament. In fact, the victorious Labor Party managed to win less than one third …
(2022-05-24). Collaboratornewsauthor"> Misspelled. jamanetwork.com In the Original Investigation titled "Effect of Subcutaneous Casirivimab and Imdevimab Antibody Combination vs Placebo on Development of Symptomatic COVID-19 in Early Asymptomatic SARS-CoV-2 Infection: A Randomized Clinical Trial," published in the February 1, 2022, issue of JAMA, a collaborator's name was misspelled in the listings of the COVID-19 Phase 3 Prevention Trial Team that appeared in Supplements 2 and 3. Akari Kyawa should have been listed as Akari Kyaw. This article has been corrected online.
(2022-05-24). The Struggle for What's Essential. ips-dc.org 
Historically, pandemics have forced humans to break with the past and imagine their world anew. This one is no different. It is a portal, a gateway between one world and the next. | We can choose to walk through it, dragging the carcasses of our prejudice and hatred, our avarice, our data banks and dead ideas, our dead rivers and smoky skies behind us. Or we can walk through lightly, with little luggage, ready to imagine another world. And ready to fight for it. | — Arundhati Roy, April 2020 | Just over two years ago when lockdowns were being declared like dominoes around the world, there was a brief momen…
(2022-05-24). Another Phase in Japan's Relations with Europe; But with Which? journal-neo.org 
Japan is increasingly marking its presence at the table of the Great Game as a significant participant. To be more precise, Japan is returning to the pool of leading world players in which it was in the first half of the last century and which it left in 1945 due to certain circumstances. Roughly the …
(2022-05-24). Coronavirus has Reached North Korea. journal-neo.org 
Alas, this has happened and the author begins a series of articles on what the situation looks like at the moment, as well as on the likely causes and consequences of this fact. The chronology of events so far is roughly as follows: no cases of coronavirus infection have been officially reported in the country …
(2022-05-24). US Trying to Create a "Second Front" against Russia in Syria. journal-neo.org 
Without even bothering to mask its Russophobic positions in the conflict in Ukraine and experiencing a failure in its actions there, Washington is strenuously seeking to unleash a "second front" against Russia in any zone sensitive to Moscow. The United States is actively trying to destabilize the situation in the Central Asian region, to worsen …
(2022-05-24). Two Quick Notes: Inflation and the Stock Market Plunge. cepr.net 
Sorry folks, I'm back!!!! Anyhow, I was following the news the last few weeks and was struck by a couple of items that seem to have gotten little attention. First, on inflation, we have seen a sharp fall in the break-even inflation rate for inflation-indexed 10-year Treasury bonds compared with conventional Treasury bonds. This break-even …
(2022-05-24). Bhutila Karpoche: To truly fix what's broken, Ontario needs an NDP government. canadiandimension.com 
Bhutila Karpoche, New Democrat MPP for Parkdale-High Park, marches in a minimum wage demonstration, October 2018. Photo by Bhutila Karpoche/ The following article was submitted by
(2022-05-24). The Heat: U.S. President Biden's Trip to Asia. america.cgtn.com 
China says U.S. President Joe Biden's Indo-Pacific Strategy will "create divisions, incite confrontation and destroy peace."
(2022-05-24). Title 42 and discrimination. america.cgtn.com Haitian migrants to the United States are experiencing additional difficulties due in part to the color of their skin. CGTN's Franc Contreras reports from Reynosa, Mexico.
(2022-05-24). U.S. pressures Georgia to adopt harsher measures against Russia. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Civil GeorgiaMay 24, 2022 U.S. Urges Georgia to 'Take All Possible Steps to Support Ukraine' U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken urged the Georgian government "to take all possible steps to support Ukraine and to hold the Russian Federation accountable for its war crimes," in a letter congratulating Foreign Minister Ilia Darchiashvili on his appointment …
(2022-05-24). Noninvasive Respiratory Strategies for Patients With Acute Hypoxemic Respiratory Failure Due to COVID-19—Reply. jamanetwork.com In Reply We agree with Dr Pérez-Fernández and colleagues' general point that the clinical effectiveness of a noninvasive respiratory strategy may be influenced by its delivery. It is uncertain, however, whether protocolizing aspects of CPAP delivery, such as level of PEEP and treatment duration, or permitting the incorporation of pressure support in the RECOVERY-RS randomized clinical trial would have influenced the observed treatment effect.
(2022-05-24). Myocarditis Cases After mRNA-Based COVID-19 Vaccination in the US. jamanetwork.com To the Editor The case series by Dr Oster and colleagues described adverse event reports of myocarditis following SARS-CoV-2 messenger RNA (mRNA) vaccination from the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS). The authors purported to answer the question "What is the risk of myocarditis after an RNA-based COVID-19 vaccination in the US?" However, it is not possible to calculate risk or incidence rates from passive surveillance. Due to reporting regulations and limitations of passive surveillance, VAERS reports are a biased subset of events.
(2022-05-24). Myocarditis Cases After mRNA-Based COVID-19 Vaccination in the US—Reply. jamanetwork.com In Reply We welcome the opportunity to discuss the interpretation of safety monitoring data regarding COVID-19 mRNA vaccine—associated myocarditis in the US.
(2022-05-24). Noninvasive Respiratory Strategies for Patients With Acute Hypoxemic Respiratory Failure Due to COVID-19. jamanetwork.com To the Editor We have some comments about the recently published randomized clinical trial that demonstrated that continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) could constitute first-line therapy for patients with acute hypoxemic respiratory failure due to COVID-19.
(2022-05-24). Activists Call on Davos Elite to Address Inequality and Hunger. ips-dc.org Beginning on May 24, the World Economic Forum is gathering in Davos, Switzerland for an in-person meeting, discussing the global tax system and financial inclusion. Thanks to protests and new research, however, participants will not be able to avoid the elephant in the room: the surging inequality of wealth during the pandemic. | As the Institute for Policy Studies (IPS) and Inequality.org A <...
(2022-05-24). Spotlight on Working-Class Asian American and Pacific Islander Women in the Workforce. cepr.net Every May the US commemorates and recognizes the role of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) in modern society. But this year, the pandemic-fueled surge in anti-Asian violence creates a critical moment to rethink issues like occupational segregation and employment discrimination. | Asians and Pacific Islanders are one of the fastest-growing ethnic and racial groups in the United States. Yet, the role that low-income, less-educated AAPI women play in the US workforce receives relatively little attention. This article puts a spotlight on this vulnerable group and their workplace status as the economy recov…
(2022-05-24). Baby formula industry was primed for disaster long before key factory closed down. realprogressives.org Ultimately, preventing this kind of situation from happening again will require changes to government policy and…
(2022-05-24). Abortion Access Is Critical To Women's Health, Doctors' Group Says. progressivehub.net JULIA CONLEY | COMMON DREAMS…
(2022-05-24). The Activist Offering: Fighting for Abortion Rights in Oklahoma. progressive.org Following in the footsteps of Texas, the state's legislators have voted to pass the nation's most extreme abortion ban.
(2022-05-24). We're Asking the Wrong Question on Roe. progressive.org The question should be whether one believes that all child-bearing people should have reproductive rights and reproductive freedom.
(2022-05-24). Middle America: Midwives Fight for Abortion Rights. progressive.org The morning after the
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(2022-05-24). The Federal Government Can End the Affordable Housing Shortage in Five Years. progressive.org Despite obstruction from Senator Joe Manchin, President Joe Biden's new housing plan could dramatically expand affordable housing.
(2022-05-24). People's Action Institute and Data for Progress Unveil New Poll Showing Critical Need and Bipartisan Support for Housing Repairs. peoplesaction.org According to Poll, 1 in 4 Pennsylvania Voters Need Critical Repairs to Their Homes Contact: Johanna Kichton, press@peoplesaction.org, 202.660.0605 WASHINGTON, D.C.—People's Action Institute and Data for Progress today unveiled new research showing critical need and bipartisan support for public investment in housing repairs. The poll comes as housing prices and rent costs skyrocket in Pennsylvania …
(2022-05-24). In OtherWords: May 25, 2022. otherwords.org Is there anything scarier than not having food to feed your baby — or more scandalous than politicians who refuse to help when you can't? | That's the situation facing millions of parents in this country — including our contributor TiffanyAnn Goodson — as the national formula shortage goes unresolved. | Although the Biden administration has intervened to help, Congress needs to do its part too. | This week in OtherWords, TiffanyAnn writes about her fury over nearly 200 Republicans voting against a federal effort to increase formula capacity. "This crisis — which has literally taken food fr…
(2022-05-24). Cancel Student Loan Debt. Bail Out Regular People. otherwords.org I borrowed money to pay for college. Like 45 million other Americans who did the same, I owe student loan debt. | My generation was sold a pipe dream about what a degree could mean for our future. I wanted so badly for this dream to come true that I leapt at the opportunity to take out loans. | What I didn't know then was just how much the cost of higher education was soaring — and that colleges were hiking prices to take advantage of the federal government's willingness to help poor and low-income students like me cover tuition. | I remember talking to my college counselor about how she paid $240 a year to…
(2022-05-24). 200 Members of Congress Voted Against Baby Formula. That's An Outrage. otherwords.org My 8-month-old daughter, Jayde, was born with a growth restriction. She weighs just 13 pounds — no more than a 3-month-old. She sees a pediatric nutritionist and eats a specialized formula that provides 30 calories per ounce in hopes of getting her on the elusive growth curve. | Jayde was crawling steadily towards this goal — until all of a sudden, we couldn't find her formula anywhere. We spent hours scouring the internet, social media, and stores. As the national shortage took hold, none could be found. | When I was on my last can of formula and crying in the empty aisles of the grocery store, I des…
(2022-05-24). The Real 'Great Replacement'. otherwords.org
(2022-05-24). Critiquing Kissinger's Pragmatic Comments About The Ukrainian Conflict. oneworld.press Everyone should consider Kissinger's comments as wishful thinking intended to simply remind US-led Western policymakers of the grand strategic context and inspire scenario forecasting connected to the consequences that their unilateral proxy war on Russia has for the emerging world order.
(2022-05-24). Russell "Texas" Bentley: Azovstal Surrender Prompted Shift in Western Public View of Russia's Ukraine Op. libya360.wordpress.com Ekaterina Blinova The Azovstal operation sent a powerful message to Kiev and its US backers, presenting a glaring contrast between Ukrainian nationalists' mistreatment of Russia and DPR POWs and Moscow's humane approach to those who laid down arms, according to Russell "Texas" Bentley, a US-born Donbass volunteer and war correspondent. Russell Bentley, a volunteer fighter…
(2022-05-24). Statement Mr. Fedor Strzhizhovskiy at an Informal Arria Formula Meeting of UNSC Member States "Protection of Journalists" libya360.wordpress.com Statement by representative of the Russian Federation Mr. Fedor Strzhizhovskiy at an informal Arria formula meeting of UNSC member states "Protection of Journalists" Mme.President, In the concept note for this meeting, you used the phrase, I quote "Free media for societies which are democratic and free". End of quote. Though it sounds good, it is hardly applicable to present-day…
(2022-05-24). The World is Facing Food Shortages and Inflation to Preserve the Throne of the U.S. libya360.wordpress.com Elijah J. Magnier Russia has suspended its gas supply to Finland after its refusal to pay in Rubles, in contrast to more than half of the 54 countries that have started paying for their gas supply with Russian currencies, most of them on the European continent, plus Japan, all allies of the US. This will…
(2022-05-24). BRICS: A Bulwark Against Polarization and Cold War Mentalities. libya360.wordpress.com Hamzah Rifaat Hussain At the opening session of the meeting of the BRICS Ministers of Foreign Affairs, Chinese President Xi Jinping called upon member states to reject Cold War mentalities and bloc confrontations. The organization which was founded in 2006 has since evolved into an excellent platform for newly industrialized countries and emerging economies to…
(2022-05-24). All-African People's Revolutionary Party: African Liberation Day 2022 — Fighting Neo-Colonialism in Africa. libya360.wordpress.com AJOPAR collective commemorating ALD in Guinea-Bissau Thank you for commemorating African Liberation Day 2022. You are part of an annual, global demonstration of commitment to the liberation of the African continent from the clutches of African puppet leaders, imperialist governments, large multinational corporations, and foreign militaries. This is important because when Africa's oil, valuable minerals and…
(2022-05-24). Vulnerable patients at risk from Palestinian division, Israeli blockade. electronicintifada.net Stores of critical medicine for thalassemia treatment have run out and dozens fear for their lives.
(2022-05-24). U.S. Increases Aid to Over $100 Million per Day for Ukraine War: A Critique of the West's Militarized Approach. covertactionmagazine.com "Putin only understands the language of strength" has become the unanimous position among elite decision-makers within the North Atlantic Treaty …
(2022-05-24). Romania: France boosts NATO Black Sea presence with anti-missile system. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com NATOSupreme Headquarters Allied Powers EuropeMay 24, 2022 France reinforces Battle Group Forward Presence in Romania The French Armed Forces are reinforcing NATO's multinational Battle Group Forward Presence (BG FP) in Romania with the SAMP/T surface-to-air missile defence system, or MAMBA in support of the Alliance's initiative to deter and defend the Eastern flank of Europe…. …
(2022-05-24). Davos: Stoltenberg gives keynote speech, meets Schwab, hails "freedom over free trade" antibellum679354512.wordpress.com NATOMay 22, 2022 NATO Secretary General at Davos: "freedom is more important than free trade" ==== Also see: Forbes: Expanded NATO will "shoot billions" to U.S. arms merchants ==== In a keynote speech to the World Economic Forum in Davos on Tuesday (24 May 2022), NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said that "freedom is more …
(2022-05-24). U.S. to sell Poland six more Patriot anti-missile batteries. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Polish RadioMay 24, 2022 Poland to boost air defences with six more Patriot batteries: minister Poland's defence minister has said he has taken steps to acquire six more batteries of the US Patriot anti-ballistic missile defence system for his country amid Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Mariusz B≈Çaszczak made the announcement at a security conference in …
(2022-05-24). Watershed: U.S. signs new military pact with Georgia. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Civil GeorgiaMay 23, 2022 Georgia, U.S. Sign Concept for Executing New Defense Initiative Georgia and the U.S. have signed a Bilateral Concept document to guide the execution of the Georgia Defense and Deterrence Enhancement Initiative (GDDEI), the key framework for security cooperation between the countries. The new document was signed on May 20 during the …
(2022-05-24). Pentagon thanks Czechs for delivering attack helicopters, tanks, missile systems to Ukraine. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Ukrainian News AgencyMay 24, 2022 Helicopters, Tanks And Missile Systems. Czech Republic Hands Over Weapons To Ukraine To Fight With Russia The Czech Republic has handed over combat helicopters, tanks and missile systems to Ukraine…. The head of the Pentagon Lloyd Austin announced this at a briefing after the second meeting of the Contact Group …
(2022-05-24). Denver: Interview with wrongfully fired Chicano high school teacher Tim Hernández. fightbacknews.org Fight Back! interviews Tim Hernández, a Chicano teacher in Denver who was recently dismissed from his position at North High School on the grounds that he is "divisive." Students and community members say that Hernández was dismissed because he's not afraid to take a stand for his students and community. The interview took place outside of a Denver Public Schools Board of Education meeting where supporters of Hernández gathered to demand his reinstatement. Hernández, however, was barred entry to the meeting. | Fight Back!: Why are you here today? | Tim Hernández: I'm here to speak during the public comment at a p…
(2022-05-24). Death of Pioneers in Research on Tropical Disease. jamanetwork.com Not many weeks have elapsed since The Journal announced the death of Sir Patrick Manson, noted as an authority on tropical medicine. Now a cable from Paris announces the passing of Alphonse Laveran, another famous worker in the same cause, and winner of the Nobel prize in 1907. These two men probably did most to further, if not to found, the new science: Manson, with his demonstration that an insect, the mosquito, was the transmitting agent of filariasis (1879), and Laveran, with his discovery that malarial fever was caused by a parasite (1880). These two apparently simple facts were the solid foundation on which…
(2022-05-24). Researchers Fill Gaps in Human Genome Sequence. jamanetwork.com Nearly 2 decades after the Human Genome Project concluded its work, scientists announced that they have sequenced the estimated 8% of the genome that remained unresolved. A set of 6 papers published April 1 in Science describe the gaps in the genome that now are filled.
(2022-05-24). New Federal Agency for Biomedical and Health Research. jamanetwork.com Congress has authorized creating the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H), which will be part of the National Institutes of Health.
(2022-05-24). Dapagliflozin Safe and Effective for Heart Failure With Frailty. jamanetwork.com A post hoc analysis found that dapagliflozin appeared to improve outcomes among patients with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction regardless of frailty, with absolute reductions in clinical events greatest among frailer patients. The analysis of the DAPA-HF (Dapagliflozin and Prevention of Adverse Outcomes in Heart Failure) trial, published in the Annals of Internal Medicine, highlighted the importance of treating frail patients.
(2022-05-24). The Evolution of Diagnostic Technic. jamanetwork.com The rapid expansion of the technic of clinical diagnosis is scarcely appreciated by those who have only recently entered the field of medical practice. To one whose experience ranges over a generation or more, the numerous and notable changes which modern science has introduced often seem little less than revolutionary. Blood chemistry was almost unknown as a diagnostic help only a few years ago; functional tests were among the rarities employed only by the most up-to-date physicians; radiology and electrocardiography were either undiscovered or unapplied. Sometimes the practitioner becomes impatient at the recit…
(2022-05-24). New Zealand's Training Of Kiev's Forces In The UK Hints At Its Interest In Joining AUKUS. oneworld.press This South Pacific island nation is practically on the opposite side of the world from that former Soviet Republic and wouldn't ordinarily be expected to have any interest in training an Eastern European country's military. The reason why it's doing so, and on British territory at that, is likely because its leadership has an interest in joining AUKUS.
(2022-05-24). Documenting Asian American lives. america.cgtn.com Asian Americans from all walks of life are working together on what is being called a Historical Context Statement to formally record their contributions to Washington, D.C. The project is funded by the National Parks Service for the DC Preservation League, focusing on Chinese Americans …
(2022-05-24). Patient Information: Screening for Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma. jamanetwork.com This JAMA Patient Page summarizes the USPSTF's recent recommendations on screening for primary open-angle glaucoma in adults.
(2022-05-24). Japan says China, Russia deployed fighter jets during Quad meeting. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com South China Morning PostMay 24, 2022 Japan says China, Russia jets flew nearby as Quad leaders met to talk about regional security Chinese and Russian fighter jets carried out joint flights near Japan on Tuesday as leaders of the Quad bloc met in Tokyo, the Japanese defence minister said. Nobuo Kishi said the government had …
(2022-05-24). Shireen Abu Akleh and Israel's War on Journalism, with Lina Abu Akleh. mintpressnews.com The MintPress podcast "The Watchdog," hosted by British-Iraqi hip hop artist The cold-blooded killing of Shireen Abu Akleh earlier this month has made headlines around the world. An Israeli sniper shot…
(2022-05-24). Ischemic Stroke in Patients With Asymptomatic Severe Carotid Stenosis. jamanetwork.com This retrospective cohort study estimated stroke outcomes among 3737 adult participants with asymptomatic severe carotid stenosis who did not undergo surgical intervention.
(2022-05-24). Pilot Program for Veterans With PTSD to Train Service Dogs. jamanetwork.com The US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) released plans for a pilot program that will assist veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in training service dogs. The 5-year pilot program is required under the Puppies Assisting Wounded Servicemembers for Veterans Therapy (PAWS) Act, which was signed into law in August 2021.
(2022-05-24). Cuba's emerging private sector. america.cgtn.com The private sector in Cuba has grown considerably since the government approved the formation of micro, and medium-sized companies last September. Thousands of new businesses have emerged in a wide array of economic sectors. CGTN's Luis Chirino reports from Havana.