(2021-04-19). At Least 70 Killed as Yemen Fighting Rages in Maarib, Taiz. news.antiwar.com Fighting continues to rage in Yemen, with the Houthi movement both trying to consolidate gains near Maarib, and trying to push for new opportunities around the contested city of Taiz, Over the past few days, reports are that the Houthis made gains near Maarib, along the northwestern routes which they have been contesting. At least 42 more were killed in fighting over the weekend, but without any apparent new gains. | Meanwhile in Taiz, the Houthis are testing defenses…
(2021-04-19). YouTube CEO wins 'Free Expression Award' sponsored by YouTube, then boasts how platform censors content creators. rt.com 
Susan Wojcicki, the CEO of Google's video platform YouTube, was awarded the Freedom Forum Institute's 'Free Expression Award' on Friday in a ceremony sponsored by her own company — despite YouTube's track record of censorship. | In the digital awards ceremony, YouTube video creator Molly Burke praised Wojcicki as a free speech leader before the YouTube CEO detailed in her acceptance speech how much the platform censors its users. | "The freedoms we have, we really can't take for granted," Wojcicki declared, adding that "we really have to make sure we're protecting them in every way possible." | Wojcicki,…
(2021-04-19). Five injured in rocket attack on US airbase in Iraq. peoplesdispatch.org After Joe Biden assumed office as the US president, close to 20 such attacks have taken place against US interests and facilities in Iraq as opposition to the presence of foreign troops continues to grow…
(2021-04-19). US spent $2.261 Trillion on Afghanistan War, in which ~240,000 Have Died; We could have Greened Half the Grid Instead. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — The Costs of War Project at Brown University has just brought out a new report on Afghanistan. The September 11, 2001 attacks were launched from Khost and Qandahar in Afghanistan by al-Qaeda, though it is not clear that this organization of Arab expatriates informed their Taliban hosts of what they …
(2021-04-19). Vienna talks reveal Biden team's attachment to sanctions that would torpedo Iran deal. thegrayzone.com Biden's foreign policy team refuses to relieve Iran from sanctions illegally imposed by the Trump administration, setting the stage for the collapse of negotiations and a major crisis. The Biden administration signaled once again at the April 9 Vienna meeting on the Iran nuclear deal that it intends to maintain Trump-era Iran sanctions in an effort to win political and military concessions going well beyond the original deal itself. Team Biden continued to insist during the conference that Iran return …
(2021-04-19). The Problem With 'Just Do What The Cops Say And You Won't Get Hurt' — OpEd. eurasiareview.com By Ryan McMaken* | New evidence has emerged in the case of 73-year old Karen Garner, an eighty-pound woman with dementia and sensory aphasia. Newly released In June 2020, Garner, had apparently attempted to leave a Walmart in Loveland, Colorado, with a bag full of small items, but was confronted by store staff. She left empty handed, and may have simply forgotten to pay. | Minutes later, Garner…
(2021-04-19). $35,000 raised in FRSO fundraising drive, more on way. fightbacknews.org Minneapolis, MN — Freedom Road Socialist Organization's (FRSO) Spring Fundraising drive hit another milestone April 18, as $35,000 has been raised and more is pledged. | In the context of the growing struggle that is now taking place across the U.S., and a rapidly rising membership, FRSO has set the goal of raising $100,000 to establish a national office. | Mick Kelly, a member of FRSO's national leadership and editor of Fight Back! stated, "U.S. imperialism is in a period of decline – accelerated decline. The mass movements, especially the fight against police crimes, are gaining in strength. We are poised…
(2021-04-19). El Nacional Newspaper to Pay Diosdado Cabello $13.6m Libel Damages. venezuelanalysis.com The Supreme Court ruled that the opposition newspaper landed unsubstantiated accusations that the socialist deputy was linked to drug cartels.
(2021-04-19). Video: Against vaccine nationalism with Vijay Prashad and Fatima Hassan. greenleft.org.au This event hosted by the Global Ecosocialist Network presents a conversation with Fatima Hassan (Health Justice Initiative) and Vijay Prashad (Tricontinental Institute for Social Research).
(2021-04-19). In moving UN speech, veteran diplomat confronts OPCW 'stonewalling and smear tactics' on Syria. thegrayzone.com Speaking to the UN Security Council, veteran diplomat Hans von Sponeck calls out the OPCW's "stonewalling and unacceptable smear tactics" amid growing outcry over the Syria cover-up scandal. Returning to the United Nations, veteran German diplomat and former top UN official Hans von Sponeck calls for an end to the stonewalling of accountability for the OPCW's cover-up of its April 2018 Douma chemical weapons probe. "The manner in which this serious controversy has been handled by OPCW management… has sought …
(2021-04-19). Chris Hedges: The Unraveling of the American Empire. mintpressnews.com 
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(2021-04-19). Hedges: The Unraveling of the American Empire. scheerpost.com By Chris Hedges / Original to ScheerPost America's defeat in Afghanistan is one in a string of catastrophic military blunders that herald the death of the American empire. With the exception of the first Gulf War, fought largely by mechanized units in the open desert that did not — wisely — attempt to occupy Iraq, the United States political and military leadership has stumbled from one military… |
(2021-04-19). The Collapse of the American Empire. commondreams.org U.S. leadership has stumbled from one military debacle to another, a trajectory mirroring the sad finales of other historical imperial powers. | www.commondreams.org/sites/default/files/styles/cd_special_coverage/public/views-article/thumbs/getty_3.jpg …
(2021-04-19). UN Chief Warns World on 'Verge of the Abyss' as WMO Releases Climate Report. commondreams.org The warning came alongside the release of the World Meteorological Organization's State of the Global Climate in 2020, which said it was one of the three warmest years on record. | www.commondreams.org/sites/default/files/styles/cd_special_coverage/public/headline/thumbs/verge-abyss-wmo-state-climate-2020.jpg …
(2021-04-19). U.S. Joins Past Empires In Afghan Graveyard. counterpunch.org An Afghan taxi-driver in Vancouver told one of us a decade ago that this day would come. "We defeated the Persian Empire in the eighteenth century, the British in the nineteenth, the Soviets in the twentieth. Now, with NATO, we're fighting twenty-eight countries, but we'll defeat them, too," said the taxi-driver, surely not a member
(2021-04-19). How profits are maximized at the expense of workers' lives in South Africa. peoplesdispatch.org "I am angry. We should be fighting against economic exploitation but instead we are fighting for basic things like health and safety," declared a worker participating in a recent shop steward induction workshop organized by the National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (Numsa). Pan Africanism Today spoke to Vuyolwethu Toli, Numsa Education Officer at Jack Charles Bezuidenhout (JC Bez) Region, about the ongoing struggles and deficiencies of occupational health and safety practices in South African workplaces during the COVID-19 pandemic. | Pan Africanism Today: What are the most common occupational health pr…
(2021-04-19). India hit by tsunami of COVID-19 infections as daily new cases surpass 250,000. wsws.org The surge in infections is a direct result of the Modi government's policy of reopening the economy to boost corporate profits and its deliberate downplaying of the pandemic threat.
(2021-04-19). Sà£o Paulo reopens schools, eases restrictions amid mass COVID-19 deaths. wsws.org The Sà£o Paulo government has relied on the complicity of the state teachers' union, APEOESP, which has refused to call a strike against school reopenings.
(2021-04-19). Two BNSF workers died this month due to COVID-19 and work accident. wsws.org The railroad companies have been pushing for cost-cutting measures, including one-person crews and the lengthening of train lengths to up to three miles, in order to deal with port congestion on the Pacific Coast in response to record delays.
(2021-04-19). The Saudi Lobby is Coming for You, Small Town America. juancole.com 
By Ben Freeman, Brian Steiner and Leila Riazi | — ( Tomdispatch.com) — Princess Reema bint Bandar Al-Saud, Saudi Arabia's ambassador to the U.S., was on the hot seat. In early March 2020, as the Covid-19 pandemic swept the world, oil prices collapsed and a price war broke out between Saudi Arabia and Russia, leaving …
(2021-04-19). CDC Violated Law to Inflate COVID Cases and Fatalities. globalresearch.ca In this interview, Dr. Henry Ealy, ND, BCHN, better known as …
(2021-04-19). Modi government vs COVID-19: A shambolic fight. peoplesdispatch.org About one and a half months ago, 0n March 1, 2021, India recorded 12,286 new COVID-19 cases. On April 16, the new cases number touched 234,000. That's a nearly 20-fold jump in six weeks. Nothing can sum up the ferocity of this second wave of the pandemic. Daily new cases are more than twice the peak in September last year. [See chart below, based on
(2021-04-19). Syria to hold presidential elections in May. peoplesdispatch.org The elections will be held on May 26 amid a deteriorating economic situation, badly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, economic sanctions imposed by the US and the European Union and the decade of war in the country…
(2021-04-19). Chicago Public Schools, teachers union reopen high schools in spite of growth of deadly new COVID-19 variant. wsws.org The outcome of the vote reflects teachers' knowledge that the CTU, which rammed through the reopening of elementary and middle schools last February, will do nothing to organize a struggle.
(2021-04-19). Covid-19 in Turkey: Where did it go wrong? middleeasteye.net 
Covid-19 in Turkey: Where did it go wrong? | Cases and deaths are hitting record highs as criticism of the government's pandemic response grows ever louder | Mon, 04/19/2021 – 12: 54 | Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan gives a press conference next to a map of Turkey with Covid-19 figures, at the presidential complex, Ankara, on 29 March 2021 (Adem Altan/AFP) | Despite swift ear…
(2021-04-19). Wednesday Mission District Sharing Returns to 16th/Mission BART Plaza. indybay.org San Francisco Food Not Bombs' weekly Wednesday Mission District sharing has resumed its regular format after switching to mobile food distribution at the beginning of the COVID-19 crisis.
(2021-04-19). COVID protests and Weimar Family Court. indybay.org Democracy lives from criticism and protest. | The Weimar Family Court has banned two schools from requiring students to wear masks and take Corona tests – because the children would be harmed "physically, psychologically, pedagogically and in their psychosocial development."
(2021-04-19). Climate Crisis, Freighter Stuck in Suez Canal, & Species Wounding. indybay.org How Climate Crisis is overlooked when it's an important part of headline stories like a Stuck Freighter in Suez Canal & Covid-19 Virus news.
(2021-04-19). The Pentagon Is Not Taking Covid Seriously Enough. thenation.com The Pentagon Is Not Taking Covid Seriously Enough…
(2021-04-19). Will Vaccinated People be More Vulnerable to Variants? globalresearch.ca As soon as vaccine companies announced they were developing a COVID-19 …
(2021-04-19). Cuba libre to be COVID-libre: Five vaccines and counting. mronline.org 
This pandemic has affirmed that public healthcare needs cannot be adequately met under a profit-based system. | April 19, 2021 | Newswire…
(2021-04-19). Venezuela Reports 1,287 New COVID-19 Cases on Sunday. orinocotribune.com 
Vice President of Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez, heading the working meeting with the presidential team for the prevention and control of COVID-19, this Sunday, April 18, reported that 1,287 new COVID-19 infections from community transmission were registered in the past 24 hours. Caracas was afflicted with the highest number of cases with 162, followed by Yaracuy with 157, and Anzoátegui with 150. | "We are ending the week of flexibility and we must maintain prevention measures," said Rodríguez. "This graph explains the reasons for the measures taken by President Maduro and the positive aspects of these timely actio…
(2021-04-19). Coronavirus Strikes Papua New Guinea — OpEd. eurasiareview.com There was a time when it seemed Papua New Guinea had managed to dodge a bullet. Instances of SARS-CoV-2 were minimal, along with its disease, COVID-19. Through 2020, the country of eight million people recorded a mere 900 cases. The World Health Organization
(2021-04-19). Russia Holds The Key To India's Eurasian Policy — Analysis. eurasiareview.com By Lt Gen (Dr) Yash Malhotra (retd)* | A recent op-ed piece in the Washington Post (13 March 2021), written jointly by the Quad leaders, President Joe Biden of the US, Prime Ministers Narendra Modi, Scott Morrison and Yashihide Suga of India, Australia and Japan respectively, morphs the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (QSD or the Quad) to a "Quad Framework" hailed by Modi as a "force for global good". | It inter alia includes climate change, critical and new technologies, and handling of Covid-19 pandemic, while remaining committed to: "…. a shared vision for an Indo-Pacific Region that is free, open, resili…
(2021-04-19). The 1918 Flu: India's Worst Pandemic — Analysis. eurasiareview.com The 20th century's worst pandemic — Spanish Flu — erupted in March 1918 in Camp Funston (Kansas, U.S.) during the Great War. Much like Covid-19 it spread globally at an astonishing pace. Its Second Autumnal Wave took about 30 million lives in four months, half of those in India. It's sheer virulence and high mortality makes this virus the correct analogy for Covid-19: | By Sifra Lentin* | Death arrived in many forms in 1918. India was laid low by famines made worse by First World War requisitions of food grains from the Subcontinent, endemic cholera, typhoid and small-pox outbreaks, miasmic…
(2021-04-19). US Investment Rises In India Despite COVID-19, While Japan Sees Decrease: Digital Transformation Paved The Way — Analysis. eurasiareview.com While American investors were upbeat in India, despite Covid 19 ravaging the economy, Japanese investors slipped into coma. Both are among the five top foreign investors in India. While US investment in India surged by 297.2 percent in 2020 over the preceding year, Japanese investment fell by 59.4 percent during the same period. In 2019, investment from the USA and Japan were neck-to-neck, with a marginal increase of USA investment over that of Japan. | The truth behind the paradox is the USA's challenge to bid India's new age economy, driven by the digital economy. India announced 1 trillion of economic value…
(2021-04-19). Headlines for April 19, 2021. democracynow.org Police Brutalize Protesters in Minneapolis as Chauvin Trial Moves Toward Verdict, Protests Continue in Chicago over Police Killing of 13-Year-Old Adam Toledo, Florida Poised to Pass "Anti-Riot" Bill, Criminalizing Dissent & Blocking Cuts to Police Budgets, Four of the Indianapolis Mass Shooting Victims Were from Sikh Community; Gunman Bought Arms Legally, Mass Shootings in Texas, Wisconsin Claim at Least 6 Lives in One Day, Globe Tops 3 Million COVID Deaths as India and Brazil Struggle to Contain Devastating Surges, CDC to Issue Guidance for J&J Vaccine After Pause over Blood Clot Reports, Alexei Navalny Transfer…
(2021-04-19). Día de la Tierra: Nada para festejar. globalizacion.ca Los encabezados de los principales diarios del país y el inicio de los noticieros de la televisión son en su mayoría negativos: el Covid-19, la corrupción, los problemas económicos que aquejan a millones y un ambiente político que destaca por…
(2021-04-19). UK capital London centre of new Covid-19 variants, as R value rises above 1. wsws.org The South African variant has the potential to start a new wave of the pandemic, especially as several of those infected had received at least one shot of either the AstraZeneca or Pfizer vaccine.
(2021-04-19). Structural Racism Continues to Beset Pandemic Response. commondreams.org All across the nation, online signups for shots have been far easier for white-collar families with fast computers and high-speed Internet. | www.commondreams.org/sites/default/files/styles/cd_special_coverage/public/views-article/thumbs/covid-vaccination-check-in.jpg …
(2021-04-19). Modi government vs COVID-19: A shambolic fight. peoplesdispatch.org About one and a half months ago, 0n March 1, 2021, India recorded 12,286 new COVID-19 cases. On April 16, the new cases number touched 234,000. That's a nearly 20-fold jump in six weeks. Nothing can sum up the ferocity of this second wave of the pandemic. Daily new cases are more than twice the peak in September last year. [See chart below, based on
(2021-04-19). COVID-19: Greta Thunberg contributes 100,000 Euros to vaccine equity initiative. news.un.org The teenage climate activist Greta Thunberg has donated 100,000 Euros to boost global efforts to deliver COVID-19 vaccines to anyone, anywhere, who needs them, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced on Monday.
(2021-04-19). World on the verge of climate 'abyss', as temperature rise continues: UN chief. news.un.org The Earth's temperature continues to rise unabated, with 2020 being one of the three warmest years on record, as extreme weather events combine with the COVID-19 pandemic, impacting millions.
(2021-04-19). Global Covid Cases Soar to 'Absolutely Staggering' Weekly Record Amid Vaccine Apartheid. commondreams.org "Unless we vaccinate all nations, there is a huge risk that the protection offered by vaccines will be shattered by fresh mutations." | www.commondreams.org/sites/default/files/styles/cd_special_coverage/public/headline/thumbs/gettyimages-12323037242.jpg …
(2021-04-19). Wuhan builds pandemic treatment center. ecns.cn A provincial-level pandemic treatment center is being built at a hospital in Wuhan, the Chinese city hardest hit by COVID-19, and is scheduled to be completed by the end of next year, the president of the hospital said.
(2021-04-19). Over 192 mln COVID-19 vaccine doses administered across China. ecns.cn Nearly 192.13 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines had been administered across China as of Sunday, the National Health Commission said Monday.
(2021-04-19). Taiwan people get access to vaccine in Guangdong. ecns.cn Guangdong province, with its many Taiwan compatriots, is offering those from the island the same treatment as their counterparts on the Chinese mainland when it comes to vaccination against COVID-19.
(2021-04-19). Asian economies should brace for opportunities and handle deficits: Boao annual reports. ecns.cn Despite being hard hit by COVID-19, Asia's economies have recovered well compared to the rest of the world. However there remain challenges in maintaining sustainable development, according to two reports released by the Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) on Sunday.
(2021-04-19). Over 189 mln COVID-19 vaccine doses administered across China. ecns.cn Nearly 189.81 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines had been administered across China as of Saturday, the National Health Commission said Sunday. Enditem…
(2021-04-19). China in action to make COVID-19 vaccines global public good. ecns.cn Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Ma Zhaoxu said Friday that China is fulfilling its solemn commitment to make COVID-19 vaccines a global public good with practical actions.
(2021-04-19). Casual manner, double mutant variant aggravate COVID-19 situation in India. ecns.cn India is at present reeling under the second COVID-19 wave, with over 200,000 new cases being registered each day recently and the national tally feared to cross the 15-million mark early next week.
(2021-04-19). Coronavirus Strikes Papua New Guinea. southfront.org 
Illustrative image | Written by Dr. Binoy Kampmark | There was a time when it seemed Papua New Guinea had managed to dodge a bullet. Instances of SARS-CoV-2 were minimal, along with its disease, COVID-19. Through 2020, the country of eight million people recorded a mere 900 cases. The World Health Organization
(2021-04-19). Latest Law Pod UK episode: 100 days since UK's withdrawal from the EU — a review. ukhumanrightsblog.com 
In her latest episode of 2903cb, Professor Catherine Barnard looks back on the past 100+ days since the UK withdrew from the EU. The dire forecasts of chaos at our borders have not been realised, and the doomsayers of Brexit have probably got it wrong. The Covid effect has obviously been dramatic. The economy is …
(2021-04-19). Cuomo facing NEW probe into alleged use of state resources to write his book on Covid-19 leadership. rt.com 
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has found himself dealing with yet another public controversy as the state's attorney general is now investigating whether any state resources went into the governor's book. | In a letter made public on Monday, state Comptroller Tim DiNapoli gave permission to state Attorney General Leticia James to investigate the accusations. James' office has not publicly commented on the matter, citing an "ongoing investigation." | DiNapoli asked James to investigate whether Cuomo violated laws that restrict officials from using public resources for personal benefit. Spokespeople for Cuomo have a…
(2021-04-19). Michigan Gov. Whitmer, who sought 'grace' when aide vacationed in Florida, blames returning 'snowbirds' for Covid-19 case surge. rt.com 
Governor Gretchen Whitmer is blaming "snowbirds" returning from winter Florida trips for Michigan's spike in Covid-19 infections, just days after calling for "grace" when a top staffer was caught escaping to the Sunshine State. | "At the end of the day, this is going to come down to whether or not everyone does their part," Whitmer
(2021-04-19). New Wind and Solar Up 50% Globally in 2020, as China Beats US by Over 4 to 1. globalresearch.ca The new report on 2020 by the
(2021-04-19). We Could Have Greened Half the US Electrical Grid With $2.26 Wasted on Afghan War. commondreams.org Much of the money spent in Afghanistan was wasted and disappeared into a fog of corruption. | www.commondreams.org/sites/default/files/styles/cd_special_coverage/public/views-article/thumbs/afghan_4_0.jpg …
(2021-04-19). Why Xinjiang is emerging as the epicenter of the U.S. Cold War on China. mronline.org 
The U.S. government's information warfare against China has produced the "fact" that there is genocide in Xinjiang. Once this has been established, it helps develop diplomatic and economic warfare. | April 19, 2021 | Newswire…
(2021-04-19). 'A Slap to WHO': Scientists Demonstrate 'Strong and Consistent' Evidence of Airborne Coronavirus Transmission (The Lancet). orinocotribune.com Although other mechanisms of transmission "may also contribute," the team suggests that airborne transmission is dominant and urges healthcare authorities to act accordingly and "without further delay." | There is "strong and consistent" evidence that the SARS-CoV-2 virus is predominantly airborne, so public health authorities must act accordingly and "without further delay," warns a new article by an international group of scientists published in Although other routes of contagion "may…
(2021-04-19). Meet Cariol Horne, Black Police Officer Fired After Stopping Fellow Cop's Assault on Handcuffed Man. democracynow.org 
Amid nationwide protests over police abuse, we speak with Cariol Horne, the Buffalo police officer whom a New York court has just vindicated for stopping a fellow cop from choking a handcuffed Black man during an arrest. In 2006, Horne, who is Black, saw a white officer repeatedly punching the man in the face before putting him in a chokehold. After Horne heard the man say "I can't breathe," she intervened by grabbing the officer's arm. Horne was sanctioned by the Buffalo Police Department, reassigned, then fired in 2008, just months before she was eligible to receive her full pension. A new ruling makes her elig…
(2021-04-19). Cops Have Brutalized Chicago's Latinx Community for Decades; Adam Toledo, 13, Is the Latest Victim. democracynow.org 
As protests continue in Chicago and nationwide over the police killing of 13-year-old Adam Toledo, we get an update from community activist and independent journalist Mateo Zapata, who says, "People in Chicago are just tired of seeing Black and Brown youth murdered by police." Released bodycam video showed Adam had his hands up in the air when he was shot by an officer. We also speak with Rutgers professor Lilia Fernández, who studies Latino Chicago history and says police brutality toward this community is "not a new phenomenon" and goes back many decades. "Adam Toledo would not be dead today if he were white, i…
(2021-04-19). Black & Latinx Lieutenant Sues Virginia Cops Who Threatened to Kill Him During Traffic Stop. democracynow.org 
We speak with the lawyer for a lieutenant in the Army Medical Corps who is suing two Virginia police officers who pepper-sprayed him, pushed him to the ground and pointed their guns at him during a traffic stop at a gas station last December. Video of the encounter has gone viral and shows Caron Nazario, who is a Black and Latino man, was wearing his Army uniform during the stop. When Nazario says he's afraid to get out of his car, one officer responds, "You should be." Nazario says he drove about a mile to the gas station after he noticed a police car flashing its lights at him — a common practice to avoid…
(2021-04-19). Alabama Amazon battle continues: Union to file labor law challenge. peoplesworld.org 
BESSEMER, Ala. (PAI)—The battle over unionizing the big Amazon warehouse in Bessemer, Ala., continued as the Retail, Wholesale, and Department Store Union announced last week that it would officially file labor law-breaking charges against the monster retailer and package firm, following RWDSU's election loss in the plant there. If the National Labor Relations Board agrees …
(2021-04-19). Left Voice on the RWDSU debacle at Amazon: A lawyers' brief for union executives. wsws.org The rejection of the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union (RWDSU) by Amazon workers at the Bessemer, Alabama, warehouse has been followed by pathetic excuse-making.
(2021-04-19). For Workers struggling to Unionize at Amazon, it is a Matter of Life and Death. juancole.com Southwest Harbor, Maine (Special to Informed Comment) — That unions lost the battle to organize Amazon's Bessemer, Alabama plant should and did come as no surprise. The workers were up against one of the world's most affluent and powerful corporations. Yet despite the 2 to 1 loss, the organization effort did help to reveal Amazon's …
(2021-04-19). Inside the Alabama Amazon Union Drive. zcomm.org Interview with BAmazon campaign's lead organizer…
(2021-04-19). Staten Island Amazon Workers Begin Union Drive, Drawing Lessons From Bessemer. truthout.org 
In some ways, Amazon workers' more than Now, as the Retail, Wholesale, and Department Store Union (RWDSU…
(2021-04-19). Advanced Nuclear Dreaming in Washington State. counterpunch.org 
It was once known by one of the most inadvertently appropriate acronyms ever, WPPSS, the Washington Public Power Supply System. "Whoops!," as they called it, in the early 1980s brought on what was then the worst municipal bond default in U.S. history trying to build five nuclear reactors in Washington state at once, completing only one.
(2021-04-19). La brecha entre el mundo de fantasía de Amazon y su realidad laboral. globalizacion.ca El gigante del comercio electrónico volvió al centro de la escena por sus prácticas monopólicas, denunciadas el jueves pasado por la Cámara Baja, y por sus ritmos acelerados de producción que hasta impiden que sus empleados vayan al baño. | No…
(2021-04-19). Representative Mark Pocan on Amazon and 'the Arrogance of Corporations That Get Too Big'. thenation.com Representative Mark Pocan on Amazon and 'the Arrogance of Corporations That Get Too Big'
(2021-04-19). Union Files 23 Objections Against Amazon for Illegal and 'Despicable' Conduct in Bessemer Election. commondreams.org "Amazon has left no stone unturned in its efforts to gaslight its own employees. We won't let Amazon's lies, deception, and illegal activities go unchallenged." | www.commondreams.org/sites/default/files/styles/cd_special_coverage/public/headline/thumbs/amazon-bessemer.jpg …
(2021-04-19). Biden Blames Russia For The Exact Same "Interference" That US Corporate Media Is Guilty Of. southfront.org 
Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images | Although obviously not an avid reader or fan of Southfront, Michael Tracey's concise post of April 16th very clearly captures the irony and hypocrisy of the latest round of sanctions announced by the Biden administration. The allegations of "influencing" or "interfering" in the U.S election process that undermined the public's trust in the process was actually carried out on a daily basis by right-leaning corporate media such as Fox News or Newmax. Not to mention corporate media's total censorship of the New York Post's story on the infamous Hunter Biden laptop. Why were…
(2021-04-19). Was Marx Also a Social Democrat? thenation.com Was Marx Also a Social Democrat?
(2021-04-19). Alongside Reps. Cori Bush and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, People's Action Launches Local Green New Deal Campaign. peoplesaction.org Campaign Aims to Unleash Local Power by Winning $1T for Budget-Strapped Local Governments to Organize Environment Projects Contact: Johanna Kichton, press@peoplesaction.org, 240.206.1145 WASHINGTON, D.C.—People's Action today launched a new climate justice campaign, Local Green New Deal, with a joint petition, video, and new Green New Deal federal legislation alongside U.S. Reps. Cori Bush, D-Mo. and …
(2021-04-19). New Documentary Calls For A Green New Deal For Public Housing. commondreams.org ______________________________…
(2021-04-19). Sanders and Ocasio-Cortez Rollout Green New Deal for Public Housing Act. commondreams.org ______________________________…
(2021-04-19). Alongside Reps. Cori Bush and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, People's Action Launches Local Green New Deal Campaign. commondreams.org ______________________________…
(2021-04-19). Poll: National Voters Say They Want Their Member of Congress to Co-Sponsor the Green New Deal. commondreams.org ______________________________…
(2021-04-19). To Expand Democrats' Infrastructure Vision, Sanders and Ocasio-Cortez Push Green New Deal for Public Housing. commondreams.org Such a plan, said Rep. Jamaal Bowman, "would allow people to live with dignity and respect, to know that our federal government cares about their well-being and their health." | www.commondreams.org/sites/default/files/styles/cd_special_coverage/public/headline/thumbs/aoc_sanders_gnd.jpg …
(2021-04-19). Poll Finds Majority of US Voters Back Green New Deal and Want Lawmakers to Co-Sponsor Resolution. commondreams.org The Data for Progress survey also found that an overwhelming majority of all likely voters favor the GND's individual components. | www.commondreams.org/sites/default/files/styles/cd_special_coverage/public/headline/thumbs/gnd_1300x681_0.jpg …
(2021-04-19). Apple lifts ban on social network Parler after it agrees to 'content moderation' but users worry 'free speech' site's now neutered. rt.com 
The self-proclaimed 'free speech social network' Parler will be allowed to return to Apple's App Store after it was previously banned for not censoring enough content and was also accused of allowing threats of violence. | In a Monday letter to Republicans Senator Mike Lee (Utah) and Representative Ken Buck (Colorado) — who had requested info on Parler's ban — Apple claimed that the app could now return to the store as it had "proposed updates to its app and the app's content moderation practices." | "Apple anticipates that the updated Parler app will become available immediately upon Parler releasin…
(2021-04-19). The Supreme Court Is Also to Blame for Daunte Wright's Death. globalresearch.ca When veteran Minnesota police officer Kimberly Potter, who is white, …
(2021-04-19). U.S. expects Russia to submit. Will it? mronline.org 
In his landmark foreign policy speech delivered from the U.S. state department on February 4, President Joe Biden had proclaimed that "America is back. Diplomacy is back at the centre of our foreign policy." That maxim was put to test last week. And it failed to make the grade. | April 19, 2021 | Newswire…
(2021-04-19). US Expects Russia to Submit. Will It? globalresearch.ca In his landmark foreign policy
(2021-04-19). 'I'd love to see her resign': Detroit police chief blasts Rashida Tlaib's 'anti-police rhetoric'. rt.com 
Detroit Police Chief James Craig has blasted Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-Michigan) for calling policing "inherently and intentionally racist," saying he hopes the lawmaker resigns. | "She's reckless," Craig told Fox 2 Detroit about Tlaib. "I'd love to see her resign. I'd throw her a goodbye party." | In the wake of the death of Daunte Wright after a traffic stop in Minnesota, Tlaib, a member of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's 'Squad,' called for an end to "policing, incarceration, and militarization." She also called policing "inherently and intentionally racist." | It wasn't an accident. Policing in our country is inher…
(2021-04-19). NATO Looks Even Weaker After Afghanistan and Ukraine Stunts by West. strategic-culture.org Just like the entirely disingenuous reasons for invading Afghanistan in 2001, we should assume that there are other motives at play with the bold Ukraine move, Martin Jay writes. | For many, the decision by Joe Biden to hasten the withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan will be a welcome one. Plenty of Americans will argue that if the U.S. can't win the war against the Taliban, then any other role is futile and risks lives unnecessarily. Some military buffs might even argue that the U.S.-led campaign there (more or less a NATO-led one with a few non-NATO members thrown in the mix) makes NATO look less effectiv…
(2021-04-19). In Toulouse, a Palestine Stand for the freedom of Palestinian prisoners. samidoun.net 
The following report is largely translated from the French at Collectif Palestine Vaincra: On Saturday, 17 April, Palestinian Prisoners' Day, the Collectif Palestine Vaincra organized a Palestine stand near the exit of the Jean Jaurès metro station in Toulouse, France. This event took place as part of the International Week of Action for Palestinian Prisoners, organized by Samidoun Palestinian Prisoner Solidarity Network. For over two hours, the Collectif organized an information booth, distributed hundreds of leaflets on Palestinian prisoners, discussed with passers-by, played Palestinian music and presented sev…
(2021-04-19). Samidoun marks Prisoners' Day in occupied Palestine. samidoun.net 
Samidoun Network in occupied Palestine organized two events on 17 April and 18 April in support of Palestinian prisoners. On Saturday, 17 April — Palestinian Prisoners' Day — Samidoun joined together with the youth committee in Beit Ummar, al-Khalil, occupied Palestine, to visit with prisoners' families and extend support and collective commitment to see all 4,500 Palestinian prisoners liberated from Israeli occupation prisons. That evening, following Taraweeh prayers, night prayers performed during Ramadan, Samidoun activists, family members of prisoners and youth in Al-Arroub refugee camp near al-Kh…
(2021-04-19). March in Berlin and actions throughout Germany take to the streets for Palestinian Prisoners' Day. samidoun.net 
On 17 April, an enthusiastic march for Palestinian Prisoners' Day wound through Neukà∂lln, Berlin, Germany, organized by Samidoun Deutschland in partnership with several organizations, including Palà§stina Spricht Palestine Speaks, FOR-Palestine, Young Struggle Europe, Volksrat der Eelam Tamilen — Deutschland e.V., und Netzwerk Freiheit fàºr alle politischen Gefangenen. Marking Palestinian Prisoners' Day, the march progressed from Rathaus Neukà∂lln to Hermannplatz, marching through Sonnenallee, home to many Palestinian and Arab restaurants and businesses in Berlin. The march was enthusias…
(2021-04-19). Arabic press review: Palestinian Authority mulls cancelling elections. middleeasteye.net 
Arabic press review: Palestinian Authority mulls cancelling elections | Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia investigates 11 corruption cases, an Egyptian journalist disappears after being deported from Jordan, and thousands of Jordanians are at risk of unemployment | Mon, 04/19/2021 – 14: 28 | Employees of the Palestinian Central Elections Commission display electoral lists at the commission's district offi…
(2021-04-19). CIA Assassination Plot Targeted Cuba's Raul Castro. orinocotribune.com 
As Castro Retires on 60th Anniversary of the Bay of Pigs, National Security Archive Posts Declassified Top Secret CIA Cables, Reports from 1960 | Agency Officials Willing to Pay Over $10,000 For 'Fatal Accident' | Another Assassination Plot against Fidel Castro Was Part of Bay of Pigs Invasion Strategy | Washington D.C., April 16, 2021 — In the earliest known CIA assassination plot against leaders of the Cuban revolution, high agency officials offered the pilot of a plane carrying Raul Castro from Prague to Havana "payment after successful completion of ten thousand dollars" to "incur risks in arranging acc…
(2021-04-19). The Revolutionary Meaning of the George Floyd Uprising. mronline.org 
At least 28 people died in the wave of social unrest that rocked the United States from late May until late July in 2020. In this 10-week period, there were 574 riots; 624 arsons; 2,382 incidents of looting; 97 police vehicles set on fire; and 16,241 people arrested for protest-related activities. | April 19, 2021 | Daraja Press…
(2021-04-19). Send your message today: Communicating despite the jailer — Letters to our prisoners in occupation's jails. samidoun.net 
"Our prison was at the end of the citadel behind the ramparts. Looking through the crevices between the palisade in the hope of seeing something, one sees nothing but a little corner of the sky, and a high earthwork, covered with the long grass of the steppe. Night and day sentries walk to and fro upon it. Then one perceives from the first, that whole years will pass during which one will see by the same crevices between the palisades, upon the same earthwork, always the same sentinels and the same little corner of the sky, not just above the prison, but far and far away." — The House of the Dead, F.M. Dosto…
(2021-04-19). Putting the Debt in Context. counterpunch.org 
President Joe Biden's recovery and jobs plans have led to considerable alarm over the resulting increases in the deficit and debt. Most of these concerns are misplaced. The issue of whether a deficit is too large depends entirely on whether it causes us to push the economy too far, leading to inflation. The deficit for
(2021-04-19). Renegotiating JCPOA: Biden, Europe and Iran. counterpunch.org 
After years of negotiations, the U.S., under President Barack Obama (don't get this writer started on him), Iran and several other nations signed an agreement that limited Iran's nuclear development program, in exchange for the lifting of many sanctions issued against that nation. This was good news all around: many nations had a major new market for their goods, Iran was able to export its own products and services, and the world, bizarrely, breathed a sigh of relief that Iran would not develop the nuclear weapons that its spokespeople always said it never had any interest in anyway; its nuclear program was for…
(2021-04-19). Cancel it: Biden pressured to eliminate $50,000 student debt per borrower. peoplesworld.org 
President Joe Biden is under mounting pressure to address the rapidly growing student debt crisis by canceling up to $50,000 in crushing individual student loans. A growing chorus of elected officials and advocates say Biden can cancel the debt through executive action. Also, 415 community, civil rights, climate, health, consumer, labor, food and farm, and …
(2021-04-19). Review — Misbehaving. mronline.org 
A new edited volume emphasises that the personal is political and highlights the power of spectacular direct action, says Alice Robson | April 19, 2021 | Review…
(2021-04-19). Battleground Baltimore: Protests Against Police and For Tenants' Rights. therealnews.com 
In this week's roundup of Baltimore news: Solidarity marches with Chicago and Minneapolis, the problematic Security Deposit Alternatives Bill, 'Dark City Beneath the Beat' on Netflix, and more.
(2021-04-19). What Bill Gates has wrong about "advanced" nuclear reactors. mronline.org 
If nuclear power needs to be part of the climate solution, why not continue to use what we have? I understand the reactors that we have are aging out. But why not either shore those up or use the same design that we currently have where we wouldn't have to go through the lengthy and […] | April 19, 2021 | Newswire…
(2021-04-19). In Defense of the Revolution: Cuba's Historic Victory over Imperialism at Playa Girón. orinocotribune.com 
By Steve Lalla — Apr 18, 2021 | "For progressives and anti-imperialists all over the world, the mention of the Bay of Pigs — known in the Spanish-speaking world as Playa Girón — evokes joy and celebration," wrote Carmelo Ruiz. "The United States, an empire accustomed to imposing itself even in the farthest corners of the world, could not prevail and enforce its will on an island country 90 miles away from its shores. The empire could be defeated after all." π | In mid-April, 1961, the island nation of Cuba repelled a US military invasion at Playa Girón and captured over 1,200 invaders. Cuba's…
(2021-04-19). Either a conviction or a rebellion: Jury begins deliberations in Chauvin trial. liberationnews.org 
The world is now anxiously awaiting a verdict as the jury begins its deliberations.
(2021-04-19). Addressing America's Homelessness and Squalor: What We Could Do If We Cared. peoplesparty.org 
America's homelessness problem could be solved for less than the price of an aircraft carrier, writes Eleanor Goldfield.: | (As seen on
(2021-04-19). Workers' hunger strike demands permanent residency for TPS migrants. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—Dozens of National TPS Alliance workers rallied with their family members and friends in D.C. on Saturday in support of their ongoing hunger strike. The Alliance's primary demand is for Congress to pass legislation granting lawful permanent residency (LPR) to migrants with Temporary Protected Status (TPS). Members of the Alliance have been on hunger strike …
(2021-04-19). Why the U.S. shouldn't play games with cyberwarfare as its power declines. mronline.org 
Two major cyberhacks—of 'SolarWinds' and 'Microsoft Exchange Server'—have affected a whole range of computer systems worldwide. Both are supply chain hacks, meaning that they appeared to be routine software upgrades for particular components in these systems instead of inserted malicious codes. | April 19, 2021 | Newswire…
(2021-04-19). Nearly 150 years after land theft, Madawaska Nation wins settlement in Canada. workers.org 
An agreement negotiated by the Madawaska Maliseet First Nation and the Canadian government April 13 has become the largest compensatory land settlement in the country's history. The Ministry of Crown-Indigenous Relations has agreed to pay $145 million to the Madawaska Maliseet First Nation after Canadian courts ruled that a specific . . . |
(2021-04-19). The 10-minute Walking City. dissidentvoice.org 
Over and over, countless projects and utopias have been made and are still thought out of cities where people would reach out to anything within some minutes of walking distance. Here some thoughts on why this is not a goal and why such dreams will always surface in the news. Urban migration, the largest ever …
(2021-04-19). A small-town hospital goes after its union nurses. therealnews.com 
Instead of resolving short-staffing issues and unsafe working conditions, Lehigh Valley Health Network hospitals in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, are pitting union nurses against non-union staff.
(2021-04-19). The Spread of Global Hate. counterpunch.org 
One insidious way to torture the detainees at Guantanamo was to blast music at them at all hours. The mixtape, which included everything from Metallica to the Meow Mix jingle, was intended to disorient the captives and impress upon them the futility of resistance. It worked: this soundtrack from hell did indeed break several inmates.
(2021-04-19). Prokofiev's 'Peter and the Wolf': A beloved piece of music for children. peoplesworld.org 
Sergei Sergeyevich Prokofiev is among the great composers of the 20th century. He was born 130 years ago, on April 23, 1891, in Sontsovka, Ukraine, into a rural family. Village life, with its peasant songs, left a permanent impression on him. His musical mother arranged trips to the opera in Moscow when he was a …
(2021-04-19). Turkey: Four ways citizens are trying to survive the financial crisis. middleeasteye.net 
Turkey: Four ways citizens are trying to survive the financial crisis | Turks have flocked to cryptocurrencies and the stock exchange to weather the country's latest currency crisis | Mon, 04/19/2021 – 11: 41 | Customers wait in front of a currency exchange agency as a screen shows foreign exchange rates near the Grand Bazaar in Istanbul on 22 March 2021 (AFP) | Over the decades, Turkish people have lear…
(2021-04-19). European Super League: Turkish football union condemns launch. middleeasteye.net 
European Super League: Turkish football union condemns launch | Turkish Union of Clubs criticises launch of European Super League warning it could destroy 'heart and soul' of football | Mon, 04/19/2021 – 11: 29 | The coronavirus pandemic has further compounded the economic woes of Turkey's major football clubs (AFP) | Turkish football condemned plans by major clubs in Europe to launch a new European Supe…
(2021-04-19). Egypt TV series sparks anger over 'rewriting' of 2013 massacre. middleeasteye.net 
Egypt TV series sparks anger over 'rewriting' of 2013 massacre | 'The Choice' was slammed as propaganda by critics and a deliberate rewriting of history | Mon, 04/19/2021 – 13: 42 | The TV series depicting the has sparked a wave of anger online (Screengrab/Social media) | An Egyptian TV series has been fiercely condemned online for its portrayal of historical events in the country, including the August 2…
(2021-04-19). Race report 'attempts to normalise white supremacy' — UN human rights experts. thecanary.co 
A controversial report into racial disparities attempts to "normalise white supremacy" and the Government should reject its findings, human rights experts from the UN have warned. | The UN Working Group of Experts on People of African Descent said it "categorically rejects and condemns" the findings of the Commission on Race and Ethnic Disparities ( The Government-commissioned report said racism is a "real force" but that Britain is no longer a country where the…
(2021-04-19). Guaidó's Gag: He Names New Board of Directors at Telesur — They Treat Him as Crazy. orinocotribune.com 
Juan Guaidó added another farcical episode to the drama of his mock interim government by announcing that he has overhauled the executive board of Telesur. | This "decision" was funny enough to elicit a response from Venezuelan Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs for Latin America, Rander Peña, who wrote simply: "today's joke." Peña was followed by Foreign Affairs Minister Jorge Arreaza, who facetiously call the former deputy's imaginary television station "TeleNarniaNorte." | Guaidó, US puppet for destabilizing Venezuela, announced that those in charge of running the Telesur parallel project will be Roberto Marrero…
(2021-04-19). Progressives Fume as Democrats Eye Smaller Corporate Tax Hike. truthout.org 
Senate Democrats are reportedly considering lowering the corporate tax rate proposed in President Joe Biden's Citing sources close to…
(2021-04-19). Adam Toledo Is the Latest to Be Brutalized by Cops in Chicago's Latinx Community. truthout.org 
Image Credit: Mateo Zapata | As protests continue in Chicago and nationwide over the police killing of 13-year-old Adam Toledo, we get an update from community activist and independent journalist Mateo Zapata, who says, "People in Chicago are just tired of seeing Black and Brown youth murdered by police." Released bodycam video showed Adam had his hands up in the air when he was shot by an officer. We also speak with Rutgers professor Lilia Fernández, who studies Latino Chicago history and sa…
(2021-04-19). Poll Shows Support for Supreme Court Tenure Limits, Split Over Adding Justices. truthout.org 
A majority of Americans want to do away with lifetime appointments for Supreme Court justices, according to new polling data. The poll results are an indication that the public is open to reforming the highest court in the U.S. |
(2021-04-19). Amagar en el mar del Sur de China para golpear en Ucrania. globalizacion.ca 
Desde hace algunos meses el ex secretario de Estado Henry Kissinger viene alertando sobre la posibilidad de un conflicto armado entre EEUU y China, apuntando la necesidad de que su país tome el camino de la cooperación con Pekín, ya…
(2021-04-19). Denouncing Sinophobia, the New Cold War, and Anti-Asian Hate. dsausa.org 
In March, the DSA International Committee released a statement that "condemns in strongest terms the Sinophobia and the push for a Cold War with the People's Republic of China that have been encouraged by United States political elites." It adds that "Joe Biden accused the Trump administration of being
(2021-04-19). The Weekly Round-Up: are immigrants and asylum seekers getting their day in court? ukhumanrightsblog.com 
In the news: The rights of immigrants and asylum seekers have been at the forefront of the news this week, with the Home Secretary coming under fire both in the courts and in the political arena. On Wednesday, a landmark court ruling held Ms Patel accountable for failures properly to investigate deaths among asylum seekers at detention …
(2021-04-19). Bobby Gillespie, Jehnny Beth — Remember We Were Lovers. counterpunch.org 
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(2021-04-19). The UK Sends Two Warships To Black Sea, As Russia Sends Dozens For Military Exercise. southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | On April 17, detachment of ships of the Russian Caspian Fleet passed under the Crimean bridge across the Kerch Strait and entered the Black Sea, while earlier it was reported that Russia relocated Su-25SMZ attack aircraft to Crimea. | This was reported by the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation. | It is reported that among the 15 warships of the Caspian Flotilla there are 3 artillery and 8 landing boats, as well as support vessels. | The ships entered the Black Sea allegedly as par…
(2021-04-19). Syria To Hold Presidential Elections, "Moderate Opposition" Calls Them "Farce" southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | Syria is to hold presidential elections on May 26th, this is the second election to be held since war began. | The announcement was made by the Syrian parliament speaker on April 18th. | Syrians abroad will be "able to vote at embassies" on May 20th, Hammouda Sabbagh said in a statement, adding that prospective candidates could hand in their applications starting from April 19th."I call on Syrians to exercise their right to elect the president," said the Speaker, Hammouda Sabbagh, after parliame…
(2021-04-19). The UK Sends Two Warshpis To Black Sea, As Russia Sends Dozens For Military Exercise. southfront.org Click to see full-size image | On April 17, detachment of ships of the Russian Caspian Fleet passed under the Crimean bridge across the Kerch Strait and entered the Black Sea, while earlier it was reported that Russia relocated Su-25SMZ attack aircraft to Crimea. | This was reported by the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation. | It is reported that among the 15 warships of the Caspian Flotilla there are 3 artillery and 8 landing boats, as well as support vessels. | The ships entered the Black Sea allegedly as par…
(2021-04-19). Big Bad SouthFront Is Once Again Threatening The Leadership Of The World's Sole Superpower. southfront.org 
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(2021-04-19). Did The US Just Try To Murder Lukashenko? Open Thread By The Saker. southfront.org 
Russia's President Vladimir Putin (R) and his Belarus' counterpart Alexander Lukashenko walk in as they attend a session of the Supreme State Council of the Union State at the Kremlin in Moscow on March 3, 2015. AFP PHOTO / POOL / SERGEI KARPUKHIN (Photo credit should read SERGEI KARPUKHIN/AFP/Getty Images) | On April 17, President Likashenko accused the US leadership of preparing a coup in Belarus and his assassination. After that, the situation has rapidly evolved. We may recommend you to join the open thread Did the US just try to mur…
(2021-04-19). In Video: Saudi Arabia Used TOS-1A "Solntsepyok" Against Houthis. southfront.org 
TOS-1A "Solntsepyok" | Saudi Arabia used the heavy flamethrower system TOS-1A "Solntsepyok" during operation against the Houthis (as Ansar Allah is known). The leaked photo and video reportedly show the use of TOS-1A in the south of Saudi province of Najran. No casualties have been reported yet as a result of the shelling. Ansar Allah has not commented on the issue yet. | The TOS-1A Solntsepek is a 24-barrel rocket launch (MBRL) system designed and developed by the Russian company — Omsk Transmash D…
(2021-04-19). The UK Sends Two Warshpis To Black Sea, As Russia Sends 15 For Military Exercise. southfront.org Click to see full-size image | A detachment of ships of the Russian Caspian Fleet passed under the Crimean bridge across the Kerch Strait and entered the Black Sea, while earlier it was reported that Russia relocated Su-25SMZ attack aircraft to Crimea. | This was reported by the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation. | It is reported that among the 15 warships of the Caspian Flotilla there are 3 artillery and 8 landing boats, as well as support vessels. | The ships entered the Black Sea allegedly as part of a cont…
(2021-04-19). Military Situation In Yemen On April 19, 2021 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | The Liaison and Coordination Officers' Operations Room (loyal to Ansar Allah) reported 157 ceasefire violations in al-Hudaydah during the past 24 hours | On April 18, Saudi-led coalition warplanes conducted 5 airstrikes on the Sarwah area | On April 18, Saudi-led coalition warplanes conducted 2 airstrikes on the Haradh area | On April 18, Saudi-led coalition warplanes conducted an airstrike on the Madghal area | On April 19, clashes between Ansar Allah and Saudi-led forces c…
(2021-04-19). Boris Johnson To Reveal New Foreign Registration Scheme Targeting Russian And Chinese "Spies" southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson is expected to use the Queen's Speech on May 11th to reveal a new foreign registration scheme for Great Britain. | Essentially, Britain plans to force those working for foreign governments to sign a central register in a bid to counter hostile spy activity, the UK's Home Office has confirmed."Foreign spies operating in Britain face being prosecuted and deported under new laws to protect the nation from hostile states such as China and Russia. Boris Johnson will us…
(2021-04-19). Military Situation In Syria On April 19, 2021 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | On April 19, Russia reported that Idlib militants violated the ceasefire regime in Greater Idlib 33 times: 15 — in Idlib province, 12 — in Latakia province, 5 — in Hama province, 1 in Aleppo province | On April 18, artillery of Turkish-backed forces shelled SDF positions near Ain Issa | On April 18, US forces conducted a military patrol in the vicinity of the city of al-Malikiyah | On April 18, SAA artillery shelled positions of Turkish-backed forces in…
(2021-04-19). Military Situation In Donetsk People's Republic On April 19, 2021 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | The UAF shelled the village of Veseloe with 82-mm artillery and grenade launchers | The UAF targeted the village of Novolaspa with grenade launchers | The UAF shelled the village of Sakhanka with 120-mm artillery | UAF forces positioned in the village of Vodyanoe shelled the village of Leninsky with 20 grenades from a launcher | The UAF shelled DPR positions in Gorlovka with 120-mm artillery | DPR forces targeted UAF positions in the village of Vodyanoe with 120…
(2021-04-19). Unending Chaos In The Sahel: Terrorist Attack Leaves 19 Civilians Dead In Niger. southfront.org 
At least 19 civilians were killed in a terrorist attack on a village in west Niger, near the border with Mali. | The governor of Tillaberi region said dozens of heavily armed attackers on motorbikes stormed the village of Gaigorou on the evening of April 17th. | Governor Ibrahim Tidjani Katiella told DPA news agency the attackers, who likely came from Mali, surrounded the village and then started killing the inhabitants. | A municipal official from Dessa confirmed that 19 people were killed and two others wounded in the attack. | He told AFP news agency that the assailants initially attacked people at a funera…
(2021-04-19). Texas police arrest ex-deputy over fatal triple shooting, ending search for suspect. rt.com 
A former deputy sheriff has been arrested over a triple shooting in Austin, Texas at the weekend, a local police chief has said. Officers had launched a manhunt for the suspected shooter, following Sunday's killings. | Stephen Broderick, 41, was carrying a pistol as he was detained on a rural road in the Austin suburb of Manor early on Monday morning, Manor Police Chief Ryan Phipps said. | Officers had received two phone calls about a possible sighting of Broderick, who has now been taken to Travis County jail. | Three people were confirmed dead in a shooting in the Arboretum area of northwest Austin on Sunday…
(2021-04-19). Biden shuts migrant center for underage girls two weeks after opening, amid reports of 'unbearable' conditions. rt.com 
Joe Biden's administration has closed a migrant shelter located at a warehouse in Houston housing hundreds of unaccompanied underage girls, after media reported conditions there were "unbearable." | The Houston area shelter operated by the National Association of Christian Churches (NACC) saw a flurry of activity over the weekend as buses arrived and departed to transfer some 500 young girls living there elsewhere, video shot by ABC News showed. | Nearly 130 of the girls were expected to be handed over to the care of a sponsor, while others were set to be transferred to different facilities or reunited with re…
(2021-04-19). Capitol Police officer media claimed was 'killed' in January 6 riot died of NATURAL CAUSES, says medical examiner. rt.com 
Officer Brian Sicknick of the US Capitol Police died after suffering two strokes, but there was no evidence of internal or external injuries from the January 6 unrest, the Washington, DC medical examiner has finally revealed. | Sicknick, 42, died after suffering two strokes at the base of the brain stem caused by a clot in an artery, medical examiner Francisco J. Diaz said on Monday. The autopsy found no evidence of internal or external injuries, or an allergic reaction to chemical irritants, Diaz added. | pic.twitter.com/cbWXT2PTkG— Scott MacFarlane (@MacFarlaneNews) (2021-04-19). Utah ABC affiliate doxes paramedic & sends crew to his house, after hack reveals he donated $10 to a Kyle Rittenhouse defense fund. rt.com 
A Utah paramedic who donated $10 to a legal defense fund for Kyle Rittenhouse, the teen who shot three Wisconsin rioters, allegedly in self-defense, has been outed as some kind of villain by Salt Lake City's ABC TV affiliate. | ABC4 reporter Jason Nguyen came up with his "scoop" after the Guardian newspaper included the name of West Valley City, Utah paramedic Craig Shepherd in a Friday article about police officers and other government employees who made donations to fundraisers for "accused vigilante murderers, far-right activists and fellow officers accused of shooting black Americans." | The Guardian dug t…
(2021-04-19). Two killed in 'driverless' Tesla, possibly using 'Autopilot' feature, as Elon Musk touts company's safety record. rt.com 
In another potential 'Autopilot'-related accident, two people were killed in a fiery crash in Texas with no-one in the driver's seat of the Tesla vehicle — on the same day the carmaker touted its vehicle safety record. | The fully-electric 2019 Tesla Model S had sped off the road after failing to make a turn on Saturday. It crashed into a tree north of Houston and burst into flames with the passengers trapped inside. | Local news station KPRC-2 reported that a preliminary police investigation suggested that "no one was driving" at the time of impact. One man was sitting in the front passenger seat and th…
(2021-04-19). Critics, including CNN, attack Chauvin defense for 'reasonable police officer' argument. rt.com 
The prosecution and defense lawyers have made their closing arguments in the trial of former Minneapolis cop Derek Chauvin, with his legal team earning ridicule online for their "reasonable police officer" argument. | Chauvin's trial has gripped the attention of activists in Minnesota, the state where the late George Floyd died in the custody of Chauvin, kicking off Black Lives Matter protests across the country. Tensions have heated up amid the ongoing Chauvin trial and the recent police-shooting death of Daunte Wright in Brooklyn Center, which is near Minneapolis. | In their closing arguments on Monday, Chau…
(2021-04-19). 'My Pillow Guy' ramps up crusade against 'election fraud' with new lawsuit against Dominion, launching new social platform. rt.com 
Trump superfan and pillow-peddling conservative Mike Lindell has launched a new social media platform to coincide with a $1.6 billion lawsuit he's filing against Dominion Voting Systems, which he blames for Trump's election loss. | Lindell launched his social media site FrankSpeech.com on Monday, the anniversary of the battles of Lexington and Concord, the first two engagements of the Revolutionary War in 1775. The website itself was represented as a strike-back against Big Tech's domination of the internet, which has solidified in the last several months as social media booted hundreds of thousands of pro-Tru…
(2021-04-19). Pig's head at front porch & bloodied hand statue: Vandals target Derek Chauvin defense witness' old house in California. rt.com A former police officer and defense witness in the George Floyd murder trial of Minneapolis ex-cop Derek Chauvin has been targeted by vandals who left a severed pig's head at the front porch of a house he no longer lives in.
(2021-04-19). Xinjiang Native Speaks Out: "Western Media Jeopardizing Uyghurs Interests" mintpressnews.com Dan Cohen speaks with Gordon Gao, an ethnic minority and native of Xinjiang native on the realities of life in Xinjiang, Western media coverage and US-China tensions.
(2021-04-19). Pacifica Radio: Let's talk about the debt. zcomm.org Most people support Pacifica because it's community radio, and it no longer will be if the New Day bylaws do away with its democratic governance structure…
(2021-04-19). Xinjiang Must Unite, Not Divide, China and Turkey. globalresearch.ca A controversy occurred earlier this month after two Turkish opposition politicians …
(2021-04-19). Exiting Afghanistan: Biden Sets the Date. counterpunch.org It had to be symbolic, and was represented as such. Forces of the United States will be leaving Afghanistan on September 11 after two decades of violent occupation, though for a good deal of this stretch, US forces were, at best, failed democracy builders, at worst, violent tenants. In his April 14 speech, President Joe
(2021-04-19). Hypocrite of the age prize to McConnell: 'Biden's commission will 'politicize' the Supreme Court'. nationofchange.org McConnell didn't just politicize the selection of justices—he corrupted the entire selection process for our highest court.
(2021-04-19). Brazilian Cerrado Savanna: Wildcat Miners Descend on Indigenous Reserve. globalresearch.ca In a remote corner of Brazil's Roraima state, a makeshift mining …
(2021-04-19). Canada's governments refuse to protect workers' lives as pandemic's third wave surges. wsws.org By prioritizing corporate profits over workers' lives, the federal Liberal and Ontario Conservative governments are ensuring that the virus and its new and more lethal variants will continue to run rampant.
(2021-04-19). Workers and students in Germany organize successful online meeting to oppose government policy of herd immunity. wsws.org The Rank-and-File Committee for Safe Education and the Rank-and-File Committee for Safe Workplaces held a joint meeting to organize resistance against the pandemic policy of the ruling elite.
(2021-04-19). Three million dead from the coronavirus pandemic. wsws.org From the beginning of the pandemic, a rational and scientific response has been blocked by the prioritization of personal wealth over social need and the subordination of the necessary global response to national geopolitics.
(2021-04-19). Biden Must Address the Public School Mental Health Crisis Right Now. progressive.org The pandemic has been especially traumatic for students and, to make matters worse, school counselors that could help are in short supply.
(2021-04-19). Scrapping of the ambulance car in Dorset as NHS services slashed across UK. wsws.org The privatization of the National Health Service (NHS) and slashing of vitally needed health provision has leapt during the pandemic as the Conservative government, using emergency coronavirus legislative powers, dispensed with nominal consultative processes, competitive tendering and public scrutiny.
(2021-04-19). Earth Abuse and the Next Pandemic. commondreams.org Escaping ecological catastrophe and reducing the frequency of pandemics that might be lurking in the decades ahead is well within our capability, but it will require assiduous respect for ecological limits and great restraint in our interactions with nature. | www.commondreams.org/sites/default/files/styles/cd_special_coverage/public/views-article/thumbs/trees_1.jpg …
(2021-04-19). The Real Trauma at the Border: Hundreds of Trump's Separated Children Still can't Find their Families. juancole.com Chicago (Special to Informed Comment) — Media outlets consistently describe flight from Central America and Mexico as a "crisis," suggesting that migrants' proximity to our national space is a problem for us, not for them. Fleeing from violence back home and enduring possible assault on their journey here are often construed as threats to the …
(2021-04-19). Opinion poll suggests Pedro Castillo's victory in the upcoming Peruvian elections. peoplesdispatch.org According to the opinion poll conducted by Ipsos Peru, Pedro Castillo is leading the voting intention with 42% of the votes, while his rival Keiko Fujimori follows him with 31% of the votes…
(2021-04-19). Police officer placed on leave after fracturing elderly woman's arm. nationofchange.org "Anytime there's a complaint against law enforcement, there's always a real possibility of trust—losing public trust."
(2021-04-19). Violent Conflict Between Loyalists and Republicans Could Make a Comeback in Ireland. globalresearch.ca From April 2 (Good Friday) to April 10, there were nonstop …
(2021-04-19). Daunte Wright's Killing Makes the Case for Shrinking Police Budgets. counterpunch.org Three weeks into the Minneapolis trial of Derek Chauvin for the killing of George Floyd, a white police officer in the neighboring suburb of Brooklyn Center killed a young Black man named Daunte Wright and illustrated in tragic terms just how law enforcement remains engaged in a racist war on Black America in spite of
(2021-04-19). Libya: What a Khazi. counterpunch.org Just in case they're short on historical examples of Western perfidy, the leaders of 'rogue states' around the world need remember just one name when they're courted by the 'civilized' West: Gaddafi. The deceased Libyan ruler's downfall has been an axiomatic argument against making concessions ever since. The lawless Libyan mess has turned into a
(2021-04-19). Hopes for revival of nuclear deal rise despite provocations against Iran. peoplesdispatch.org Despite provocations such as the attack on Iran's Natanz nuclear facility on April 11, the discussions to restore the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action or the nuclear deal continue through the mechanism of the joint commission…
(2021-04-19). Biden and Suga ramp up confrontation with China over Taiwan. wsws.org The Biden administration is deliberately raising tensions with China over Taiwan—potentially the most dangerous flashpoint for war in Asia.
(2021-04-19). Hospitals in Germany on the brink of collapse. wsws.org Although coronavirus infections are rising dramatically and scientists and doctors are urgently warning of an overload of the health system, the federal and state governments continue their unscrupulous profits-before-lives policy.
(2021-04-19). Milwaukee Alliance campaigns to rename Lindbergh Park after Lucille Berrien. fightbacknews.org Milwaukee, WI – Members of the Milwaukee Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression (MAARPR) have been canvassing over the past month in the Arlington Heights neighborhood in an effort to change the name of Lindbergh Park to Lucille Berrien Park. From the start, the campaign has shown large support from the community. The residents of this neighborhood have displayed attachment to the park as many families have spent their entire lives in the area. | Many people are shocked when they learn about Lindbergh's fascist past and are eager to sign petitions demanding the park be renamed. The name change will be…
(2021-04-19). Angelito y el privilegio de estar en combate junto a Fidel. globalizacion.ca Angelito es de esas personas que suelen pasar inadvertidas, jamás lo he oído levantar la voz, trabaja para que se escuchen otras voces. Por eso me sorprendí cuando un 19 de abril vi a Angelito, como todos lo llaman, subir…
(2021-04-19). Chicago police crackdown on protests over police murder of 13-year-old Adam Toledo. wsws.org In scenes reminiscent of the protests that unfolded across the US in the wake of the police murder of George Floyd last summer, police were caught on video brutally attacking peaceful protesters at a rally Friday night.
(2021-04-19). New Study: Undisclosed Inert Ingredients in Some Popular Roundup Products Found to be Highly Toxic to Bumblebees. globalresearch.ca Popular herbicide products widely available at hardware and garden stores contain …
(2021-04-19). AK-47. Kalashnikov: The Amateur Inventor Who Shot to Global Fame. globalresearch.ca AK-47: Kalashnikov (2020) is a biographical film about Mikhail Timofeyevich Kalashnikov…
(2021-04-19). Workers at Continental in Hesse, Germany carry out 24-hour strike. wsws.org Continental intends to wipe out 30,000 jobs worldwide and close a series of factories, part of a plan for saving €1 billion by 2023.
(2021-04-19). Cyber Polygon, the WEF's Cyber Warfare Game: Simulation of Cyber Attack on the Supply Chain and Global Economic System. globalresearch.ca Click …
(2021-04-19). The US War in Afghanistan: A Historic Crime. globalresearch.ca US President Joe Biden announced on Wednesday that the American military …
(2021-04-19). Australia intensifies military preparations for US-China conflict over Taiwan. wsws.org The plans would place Australia on the front line of a US drive to reassert Washington's global hegemony that is increasingly focused on the key island of Taiwan near the Chinese mainland.
(2021-04-19). Norway: 40,000 troops in Arctic to train for "larger global conflict involving Russia in the North-Atlantic" antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Norway: 40,000 troops in Arctic to train for "larger global conflict involving Russia in the North-Atlantic"Rick Rozoff The Barents Observer reports that next year's Cold Response war games in northern Norway will include the participation of 40,000 troops. The biennial exercise has been conducted since 2006 when 10,000 military personnel were involved. The last iteration …
(2021-04-19). Plot Twist: Toronto Police Make No Arrests, Allow Anti-lockdown Protest to Proceed One Day after Doug Ford's Restrictive Lockdown Measures. globalresearch.ca Protestors once again gathered at Queen's Park in Toronto to speak …
(2021-04-19). Chicago police crack down on protests over police murder of 13-year-old Adam Toledo. wsws.org In scenes reminiscent of the protests that unfolded across the US in the wake of the police murder of George Floyd last summer, police were caught on video brutally attacking peaceful protesters at a rally Friday night.
(2021-04-19). Eastern Ukraine and the Balance of Power in the Black Sea. globalresearch.ca The current deterioration of any hopes of a lasting "ceasefire" in …
(2021-04-19). La derecha brasileña ha fracasado. globalizacion.ca La derecha brasileña siempre ha controlado el poder en Brasil, desde que comenzó a imponerse a los pueblos indígenas, a oprimirlos y explotar sus riquezas. Lo hizo utilizando el fenómeno más monstruoso de la historia mundial, la esclavitud que, junto…
(2021-04-19). México — La gran paradoja, el otro gran peligro. globalizacion.ca Todas las publicaciones oficiales que produce mensual o trimestralmente la Secretaría de Hacienda y Crédito Público reportan que el monto de la deuda externa mexicana en los últimos 28 meses ha aumentado en un billón setecientos mil millones de pesos….
(2021-04-19). Climate justice rally marks Earth Day at MN State Capitol. fightbacknews.org St. Paul, MN – Over 200 people gathered at the Minnesota State Capitol grounds, April 17, to demand climate justice from the Walz and Biden governments. The event was organized by the Climate Justice Committee of Minnesota. | The native dance group Kalpulli KetzalCoatlicue opened the rally with a performance punctuated by a brief address from member Susana De León, expressing gratitude for us all being able to experience "a day with sun, a day with wind, a day with fire, a day with water," all essential elements of life, she remarked, that future generations may not live to enjoy if we don't care and fight t…
(2021-04-19). Thousands flood the streets of Chicago to protest the killing of Adam Toledo. nationofchange.org "This is state violence. We say again to the police, you are not judge, jury, and executioner. Adam Toledo, a 13 year-old boy, he should still be alive."
(2021-04-19). Ruralist Lament: Afghanistan, 20 Years On. counterpunch.org It had been dry for a while and I was priming the irrigation pump. My wife made an unscheduled visit to the pond that cloudless September day. She had news. "All hell's breaking loose," she said. A jet plane had apparently flown into a big New York City building on purpose. Though most of the
(2021-04-19). This week in history: April 19-25. wsws.org 25 years ago: Stalinist-led coalition in ItalyOn April 21, 1996, general elections in Italy brought the rebranded Italian Stalinists into government for the first time in nearly 50 years. Reflecting the confidence which big business placed in…
(2021-04-19). DNA from cave dirt now tells us how ancient humans lived. peoplesdispatch.org Newsclick editor-in-chief Prabir Purkayastha talks about how researchers were able to unearth Neanderthal DNA by excavating cave floors. This will greatly expand the possibility of finding nuclear DNA which until now was only available from bones and teeth. Thumbnail Image Credit — Javier Trueba/Madrid Scientific Films…
(2021-04-19). Inflated Charter School Waitlists. dissidentvoice.org With great frequency, promoters of privately-operated non-profit and for-profit charter schools like to claim that charter schools are so great that they have very long lists of students waiting to get into them. They use such claims and "data" to argue that more charter schools are needed and that more public money should be spent …
(2021-04-19). Opium Poppy Production in Afghanistan. Multibillion Drug Trade. Big Money for Opioids. globalresearch.ca "Afghanistan is the source of more than 90% of world's opium …
(2021-04-19). 2,900 Volvo Truck workers walk out in Virginia, joining ongoing strikes by coal miners, steelworkers, nurses. wsws.org The strikes at Volvo and other industrial locations express a growing determination by workers to secure safe working conditions and reverse years of eroding pay and benefits.
(2021-04-19). Cyber Polygon, the WEF's Cyber Warfare Game: Simulation of Cyber Attack on the Supply Chain and Global Economic S ystem. globalresearch.ca Click …
(2021-04-19). France joins "Asian Quad" Indian Ocean naval drills, threatening China. wsws.org These drills highlight mounting war tensions as the Biden administration takes office and calls on the European Union (EU) to support it against China.
(2021-04-19). Pentagon adds Africa to global battleground with China and Russia. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Pentagon adds Africa to global battleground with China and RussiaRick Rozoff General Stephen Townsend, commander of U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), and General Kenneth McKenzie, commander of U.S. Central Command, are scheduled to testify before the Senate Armed Services Committee on April 22. The testimony, both open and closed, will address the proposed 2022 National Defense …
(2021-04-19). The $2.3 Quadrillion Global Timebomb. globalresearch.ca Credit Suisse is hours from collapse and the consequences could be …
(2021-04-19). Norfolk, Virginia special education teacher describes in-person teaching conditions. wsws.org The WSWS spoke with a Norfolk Special Education teacher about conditions at her elementary school, which reopened last month.
(2021-04-19). Columbia graduate workers: Reject UAW concessions and Columbia's "final offer"! wsws.org On Sunday, the university declared that its new proposal, negotiated through a "neutral" third party mediator, was a "last and final offer."
(2021-04-19). Tomgram: Steiner, Riazi, and Freeman, A Message from the Saudi Lobby. warisacrime.org This article originally appeared at TomDispatch.com. To receive TomDispatch in your inbox three times a week, click here. Some things just never seem to end. What came to mind was the way in which, during administration after administration, the Saudis and other foreign powers have poured money into Washington to ensure that their governments and their …
(2021-04-19). Screen Shot 2021-04-19 at 2.34.02 PM.png. progressive.org State and local Republican parties have been taken over by white supremacists, conspiracy mongers, and insurrectionists.
(2021-04-19). Natural Light from Hungary: What war and barbarism do to a human face. wsws.org Natural Light (Természetes fény) is an anti-war film of a special kind. It is set in the Second World War but has a more universal significance.
(2021-04-19). Large protest at U of MN demands justice for Daunte Wright. fightbacknews.org Minneapolis, MN – Students for a Democratic Society (SDS) and the Black Student Union held a protest on the University of Minnesota campus, April 17, to demand justice for Daunte Wright, to call for community control of the campus police (UMPD), and to speak out against the recent deployment of the UMPD to brutalize protesters in Brooklyn Center. About 1000 students were in attendance, marking the largest on-campus demonstration in recent history. Speakers included students and community members who have experienced brutality at the hands of the National Guard this week while out in the streets demanding justice…
(2021-04-19). Protest demands murder charges for killer cop Kim Potter at home of DA. fightbacknews.org Stillwater, MN — On April 17, a caravan of 200 protesters descended on the Twin Cities suburb of Stillwater to protest in front of Pete Orput's home. Orput is the Washington County Attorney who decided what charges to bring on Officer Kim Potter, who killed Daunte Wright on April 11. | As protesters gathered in front of Orput's home, several people held a big banner reading, "We demand murder charges for killer cop, Kimberly Porter." Others stood in solidarity for Daunte Wright holding signs like "Justice for Daunte Wright," "Bring murder charges against Kim Potter" and "Justice for #Daunte Wright." | Jayla…
(2021-04-19). Chicago: Thousands demand justice for Adam Toledo. fightbacknews.org Chicago, IL – More than 5000 people took to the streets, April 16, in response to the police murder of Adam Toledo. As demonstrators approached the home of Mayor Lightfoot, Chicago police formed a line in the street. More protests are expected, and support for community control of the police is growing.
(2021-04-19). Vigil held in Tallahassee, FL for victims of Atlanta shooting. fightbacknews.org Tallahassee, FL – On April 17, around 50 people from the Tallahassee community gathered at the Florida State University's HCB Building to commemorate the eight victims from the recent Atlanta shooting and speak out on Asian American oppression. | The Tallahassee Community Action Committee (TCAC), along with various other local Asian American organizations such as InterVarsity, FSU's Asian American Student Union, Asian Coalition of Tallahassee, and FSU's Filipino Student Association spoke out at the event. | Co-organizer Tina Lu, representing InterVarsity, stated "we wanted to organize this event so that Asian Ame…
(2021-04-19). Pesticide DDT Linked to Increased Breast Cancer Risk Generations after Exposure. globalresearch.ca A woman's exposure to the pesticide DDT during pregnancy can increase …
(2021-04-19). Biden reflota la Guerra Fría. globalizacion.ca Rusia responde con expulsiones a las sanciones de EE.UU. Rusia y Estados Unidos reviven una vez más los ecos de la Guerra Fría. El gobierno de Vladimir Putin anunció medidas de "reciprocidad" contra Estados Unidos: expulsó a diez diplomáticos estadounidenses…
(2021-04-19). Have Republicans Finally Gone Too Far, Even for Corporate America? counterpunch.org Not only the Democrats, but corporate America is getting fed up with rightwing Republicans, exposing a crack in the longtime relationship between the GOP and the business world over companies opposing restricting minorities from voting. Donald Trump, who led the way championing physical limits on voting with his repeated lies about a "rigged" and fraudulent
(2021-04-19). Democratic bill attempts to undo voter restrictions of past 15 years. nationofchange.org Congress is now considering legislation to address many of these problems.
(2021-04-19). Minneapolis: Major protest set for closing arguments in case of killer cop Chauvin. fightbacknews.org Minneapolis, MN – A coalition of 20-plus Twin Cities organizations plan to protest on Monday, April 19 at 5 p.m. outside the Hennepin County Government Center in downtown Minneapolis, with a call for justice for George Floyd and conviction of Derek Chauvin. April 19 is when closing arguments and as jury deliberations begin. | The evening protest will include speakers with analysis of the day's and week's events. There will be a march – no matter how many streets the city tries to close off. | "We will assert our First Amendment rights," say protest organizers. | The coalition demands are as follows:
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(2021-04-19). Iran Says It Welcomes Dialogue With Saudis After Reports of Secret Talks. news.antiwar.com On Monday, "We have seen media reports about talks between Iran and Saudi Arabia, although the reports sometimes had contradictory quotes," Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh said at a press conference. | "What is important is that the Islamic Republic of Iran has always welcomed dialogue with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and consi…
(2021-04-19). Pentagon Adds Africa to Global Battleground With China and Russia. news.antiwar.com General Stephen Townsend, commander of U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), and General Kenneth McKenzie, commander of U.S. Central Command, are scheduled to testify before the Senate Armed Services Committee on April 22. The testimony, both open and closed, will address the proposed 2022 National Defense Authorization Act which is reported to include a total of $753 …
(2021-04-19). Blinken: US Will Be Able to 'Take Action' in Afghanistan After Withdrawal. news.antiwar.com Since President Biden announced his plan to withdraw from Afghanistan by September 11th, US officials have been clear that they want to maintain some sort of presence in the country. "We will have the means to see if there is a resurgence, a reemergence of a terrorist threat from Afghanistan," Blinken said. "We'll…
(2021-04-19). Paulo Freire's Brazil: 'Return to Grassroots Popular Education'. zcomm.org Interview on returning to the grassroots work of popular education…
(2021-04-19). How to Make a Gulf Monarchy All-American. zcomm.org The Saudi Lobby Moves from K Street to Main Street…
(2021-04-19). Operation Eagle Claw: An Imperial Sacrifice. zcomm.org On April 24, 1980, U.S. special forces commenced a two-day rescue mission…
(2021-04-19). Groundhog Day: Postmortem in Bessemer. zcomm.org Polls show that about half of nonunion workers in the country say they would join a union if they could and union have broad public support in the country…
(2021-04-19). The Ballad of Blake Jones. indybay.org For nearly two decades, one individual made a difference in the lives of countless individuals. ONE, TWO, THREE, FOUR!
(2021-04-19). Saturday 5/8: YAX Mother's Day Block-printing. indybay.org Via Zoom…
(2021-04-19). BREAKING: Mumia is now in surgery and we are waiting to hear more; check back for updates. indybay.org Monday April 19 afternoon update: Mumia is currently in surgery and we are waiting to hear more. Please check back for further updates. We will provide new information as soon as it becomes available at www.jamaljournal.com…
(2021-04-19). Billionaires Cut: Autopilot to Extinction. indybay.org "A few ultra-wealthy individuals are making decisions about the future of the planet with little accountability or transparency," according to Matthew Nisbet, a professor of communication and public policy at Northeastern University in Boston.
(2021-04-19). Sunday 4/25: People's Park 52nd Anniversary. indybay.org People's Park, Berkeley…
(2021-04-19). Sonoma County's Institutional Responses to the Black Lives Matter Movement. indybay.org This piece is about Sonoma County's educational institution's reponse to the Black Lives Matter movement. It explains the movement and how it has affected a couple of educational institutions in the county. It brings to light what their steps are going forward after the movement's influence.
(2021-04-19). Friday 4/23: Protest in Solidarity With Hunger Strikers for Yemen. indybay.org 6342 Shattuck Ave | Berkeley, CA 94705…
(2021-04-19). Pam Africa challenges CNN's Michael Smerconish and DA Larry Krasner. indybay.org This new article by Pam Africa has just been released while Mumia Abu-Jamal awaits heart surgery.
(2021-04-19). Sunday 4/25: Rohingya Genocide and the Military Coup in Myanmar Teach-in. indybay.org Online event (FREE)…
(2021-04-19). Thursday 4/22: People's Earth Day Rally @ SF City Hall. indybay.org Meet at San Francisco City Hall/Polk Street Steps…
(2021-04-19). Tuesday 4/20: Fight to Protect Rent Control in Alameda. indybay.org Virtual – Alameda, CA…
(2021-04-19). Sunday 4/25: #StopAsianHate San José Community Rally. indybay.org Plaza de César Chávez | 1 Paseo de San Antonio, San Jose, CA 95113…
(2021-04-19). Sunday 4/25: Enough is Enough! Community March & Rally for Black Lives in San Jose. indybay.org Downtown San Jose: Meet up at Plaza De Cesar Chavez, 1 Paseo De San Antonio, then March to San Jose City Hall, 200 200 E. Santa Clara Street for Rally | Masks and Social Distancing Required; Peaceful Protest…
(2021-04-19). Stealing our Last Acre & One Remaining Mule… Black, Brown & No income SF Residents Resist. indybay.org What: Press Conference/Speak-Out from Tenants of Public Housing in San Francisco | Where: In Front of San Francisco City Hall | When: 10am TOMORROW Tuesday, April 20…
(2021-04-19). Saturday 4/24: Earth Week Gathering Oakland. indybay.org Snow Park & Lake Merritt Amphitheater, Oakland…
(2021-04-19). The Reproduction of Ignorance and Violence in America. indybay.org This article is about the reproduction of ignorance and violence toward minority communities in America through a sociological perspective. The focus is on the socialization of ignorance through public education, with a lack of cultural awareness and racial tolerance, public school funding inequalities, and a call to action for education reform.
(2021-04-19). Sunday 4/25: Earth Day Celebration & Mural Unveiling In Clarion Alley. indybay.org Clarion Alley, between Mission and Valencia Streets and 17th and 18th Streets in San Francisco.
(2021-04-19). ORDINE ARRIVATO ROME SAIGON. indybay.org NON PENSO DI TORNARE | Scriverà≤ una lettera, telefonerà≤ | telefonerà≤ | Se non riesco…
(2021-04-19). Thursday 4/22: Resistance and Extinction: Earth Day Conversation about Naturalist Thoreau, Loss and Hope. indybay.org Online via Zoom…
(2021-04-19). Democrats Should Talk Even More About Defunding the Police. thenation.com Democrats Should Talk Even More About Defunding the Police…
(2021-04-19). Report From the Chauvin Trial: Blitzkrieg at Brooklyn Center. thenation.com Report From the Chauvin Trial: Blitzkrieg at Brooklyn Center…
(2021-04-19). American Journalism's Role in Promoting Racist Terror. thenation.com American Journalism's Role in Promoting Racist Terror…
(2021-04-19). Mayor Lori Lightfoot Has Failed Chicago. thenation.com Mayor Lori Lightfoot Has Failed Chicago…
(2021-04-19). Latest VAERS Data Show Reports of Blood Clotting Disorders After All Three Emergency Use Authorization Vaccines. globalresearch.ca VAERS data released today showed 795 reports related to blood clotting …
(2021-04-19). When Mass Vaccination Programs Are Mounted in a Hurry, Bad Outcomes and Liability Are Invariably Big Issues. globalresearch.ca 1976 Swine Flu vaccine program | This program, in hindsight, was mounted …
(2021-04-19). Serco denies breaching health and safety duty to employee killed by prisoner. thecanary.co Lawyers acting for the security company, which is currently courting controversy for its running of the
(2021-04-19). Biden's election promises to welcome refugees are starting to seem hollow. thecanary.co
(2021-04-19). Brazil's 'Lula' is ready and willing to defeat his country's fascist government. thecanary.co As The Canary has
(2021-04-19). Retired police officers and solicitor to stand trial over Hillsborough. thecanary.co Two former police officers and a force solicitor are due to go on trial accused of perverting the course of justice following the Retired South Yorkshire Police chief superintendent Donald Denton, 83, will stand trial on Monday along with Alan Foster, 74, a retired detective chief inspector, and Peter Metcalf, 71, a former solicitor for the force. | The three men are all charged with two counts of doing acts tending and intended to pervert the course of justice. | The charg…
(2021-04-19). Politicizing Ukrainian plane crash deplorable, inhumane. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 19 (MNA) — Spokesman for the Secretariat of Iran's Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) said that trying to politicize Ukrainian plane crash is 'regrettable and inhumane'.
(2021-04-19). US return to JCPOA implementation objective of Vienna talks. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 19 (MNA) — Referring to the ongoing JCPOA talks in Vienna, the Political Director of the European External Action Service, said the US rejoining the JCPOA and its full implementation are the objectives that everyone is committed to.
(2021-04-19). Iran, Indonesia underline expansion of mutual ties. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 19 (MNA) — In their meeting, the Indonesian President and Iranian Foreign Minister discussed the development of mutual relations.
(2021-04-19). Woodcarving in north of Iran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 19 (MNA) — Woodcarving is among the oldest arts preserved in the northern Iranian provinces including Mazandaran, where the abundance of wood has led to a form of woodcarving known as 'Laktarashi'.
(2021-04-19). Russia expels 20 Czech diplomats as tensions escalate. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 19 (MNA) — Russia has announced that 20 diplomats from the Czech Republic will be expelled after the Czechs expelled 18 Russian diplomats.
(2021-04-19). Moscow says to welcome any close ties between Tehran, Riyadh. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 19 (MNA) — A Russian Foreign Ministry official said on Monday that Moscow welcomes any closer relations between Tehran and Riyadh.
(2021-04-19). Differences in Vienna talks on JCPOA required to be agreed. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 19 (MNA) – Stating that there are dozens of differences in Vienna talks, Russia's Permanent Representative to International Organizations in Vienna sad that these differences needed to be agreed by JCPOA member states.
(2021-04-19). Pakistan urges Muslim leaders coop. against Islamophobia. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 19 (MNA) — Pakistani PM Imran Khan says extremist elements in Western countries are committing deliberate actions against Islam and Muslim sanctities and called for Muslim countries to form a joint form against them.
(2021-04-19). Moscow vows tit for tat response to any US sanctions. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 19 (MNA) — Russian authorities stated on Monday that any restrictions imposed by the US administration will trigger a response in kind from Moscow.
(2021-04-19). Intelligence forces seize weapons consignment SW Iran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 19 (MNA) — Iranian intelligence forces seized a consignment of weapons at Khuzestan province borders.
(2021-04-19). Famous Ramadan traditions in Egypt. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 19 (MNA) — Egypt is the most famous place for Ramadan traditions and it is said that many of the Ramadan rituals practiced throughout the Muslim world have origins in Egypt.
(2021-04-19). Russia, US hold meeting on JCPOA in Vienna. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 19 (MNA) — The head of the Russian delegation to the JCPOA talks announced that he met with the US Special Representative for Iran and discuss the lifting of sanctions and the full implementation of the agreement.
(2021-04-19). EU's Borrell cites progress in Iran nuclear talks. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 19 (MNA) — The European Union Foreign Policy Chief Josep Borrell says that he saw a willingness to save the JCPOA in Iran nuclear talks in Vienna, adding that there was progress in talks to bring Washington back to the accord.
(2021-04-19). Progress can be seen in Vienna talks: Berlin. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 19 (MNA) — A spokesperson of the German government announced progress in the current Iranian nuclear talks in Vienna.
(2021-04-19). 'Sky Sun, Tile Sun' goes to London Kurdish Film Festival. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 19 (MNA) — Iranian animation 'Sky Sun, Tile Sun' directed by Ziba Arzhang took part in the 12th edition of the London Kurdish Film Festival in the UK.
(2021-04-19). Hidden Russiagate Docs Expose More Misconduct, Evidentiary Holes: Ex-Investigator. strategic-culture.org Exclusive: Kash Patel, a former Russiagate investigator on the House Intel Committee and senior White House official, says US intelligence leaders blocked the release of documents that expose more malpractice and critical evidentiary holes in their claims of sweeping "Russian interference." Patel also singles out the FBI's "outrageous" reliance on Crowdstrike, and the burying of testimony that the firm had no concrete evidence.
(2021-04-19). The Great Reset Morality: Euthanization of the Inessentials. strategic-culture.org Our aim is to attempt to understand the real motives of the elites, understanding that aside from what they may view as their own agency or intentions, are paradigmatic and formative questions in culture, of which they too are subjects of. | 2 Corinthians 10: 3-5 | For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh: | For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds; | Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ | Genocid…
(2021-04-19). VIDEO: The Great Reset Morality: Euthanization of the Inessentials. strategic-culture.org How can there be a "Great Reset" with the globe slowly dividing as new powers rise?
(2021-04-19). A Middle East in Motion. strategic-culture.org U.S. sanctions are easily done, but not easily undone — even temporarily. Lifting them completely is institutionally almost impossible. | If we view the Middle East as a complex network system, it is possible to discern a number of dynamics that now are touching on their potential to shift the regional matrix entirely — to put it on a fresh path. | Some of these 'seeds' were sown, a while past: President Putin, in 2007 at Munich, told the largely western audience that the West had taken an adversarial stance toward Russia, challenging it. 'Ok', said Putin: We accept the challenge, and we shall prevail…
(2021-04-19). Trump administration deputized hundreds of federal officers during crackdown on protesters. wsws.org American Oversight has published documents from the US Marshals Service showing the Trump administration's expedited deputation of federal officers under the Operation Legend program during protests against police violence.
(2021-04-19). Scholars Support US Recognition Of Moroccan Sovereignty Over Western Sahara — OpEd. eurasiareview.com In a strategic move, the US decided to recognize Morocco's sovereignty over Moroccan Sahara, or Western Sahara, in December 2020 and fully endorse Morocco's autonomy plan as a viable solution to the 46-year-old conflict. | A virtual event was recently organized by the New York City Bar Association (NYCBAR) with the theme "Should President Biden endorse former President Trump's decision to recognize Morocco's sovereignty over Western Sahara?" | Several top American scholars strongly supported Washington's 2020 decision over Moroccan Sahara at the one-day webcast on April 14. | Speaking at the webcast, Elliott A…
(2021-04-19). Opportunities And Threats Of Iran's Return To 2015 Nuclear Deal — Analysis. eurasiareview.com There were some conflicting speculations regarding the position of US President Joseph Biden's administration on Iran's nuclear program, as optimists believed the new President would return to the nuclear deal as soon as he entered the White House, while pessimists announced that the decision to return to that deal would be very difficult if not impossible under the conditions agreed with President Barack Obama in October 2015. Many things have changed during Donald Trump's tenure as president, as have many attitudes towards the nuclear deal, which today requires that the details of the deal be reconsidered an…
(2021-04-19). Airbnb Hosts In College Towns Hike Up Prices Game Days To Deter Rival Fans. eurasiareview.com Airbnb hosts in college towns increase their listing prices much more than hotels when there are home football games against rival teams. Hosts experience a 78 percent reduction in rental income by listing prices too high, according to a new study by the University of California San Diego's Rady School of Management. | The paper, to be published in Real Estate Economics, investigates whether households set listing prices to maximize rental income. | "Airbnb hosts in college towns are individuals, not corporations and are more susceptible to biases that lead to sub-optimal pricing," said co-author Joseph Engelb…
(2021-04-19). Thermoelectric Material Discovery Sets Stage For New Forms Of Electric Power In Future. eurasiareview.com Thermoelectrics directly convert heat into electricity and power a wide array of items — from NASA's Perseverance rover currently exploring Mars to travel coolers that chill beverages. | A Clemson University physicist has joined forces with collaborators from China and Denmark to create a new and potentially paradigm-shifting high-performance thermoelectric compound. | A material's atomic structure, which is how atoms arrange themselves in space and time, determines its properties. Typically, solids are crystalline or amorphous. In crystals, atoms are in an orderly and symmetrical pattern. Amorphous materials…
(2021-04-19). Is US Opposition To Rampal Coal Plant Due To Love For Sundarbans Or To Keep India Away? — OpEd. eurasiareview.com During his six-hour trip to Dhaka on April 9, 2021, US President Joe Biden's special envoy for climate change, John Kerry, bluntly raised the Rampal coal based plant issue during his official talks with Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen. | However, Kerry didn't raise this issue in his talks with Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. He did say in a general way that coal-fired power plants are one of the main causes of environmental damage. He drew attention to the US opposition to coal-fired power plants. | John Kerry raised the Rampal issue again towards the end of the talks. "Can I ask an outrageous question? Can you…
(2021-04-19). Eni Strengthens Presence In Emirate Of Ras Al Khaimah With Award Of Onshore Block 7. eurasiareview.com Eni, through its subsidiary Eni RAK, has been awarded Block 7 located in the onshore of Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates. The Exploration and Production Sharing Agreement was signed between the Chairman of Eni RAK, Fuad Krekshi, and the Chief Executive of the Ras Al Khaimah Petroleum Authority, Nishant Dighe, in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council of the UAE and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah. | Block 7 covers an area of 430 km2 onshore Ras Al Khaimah. Eni RAK will act as Operator of the Block with a 90% participating interest and Ras Al Khaimah's National Oi…
(2021-04-19). Africans Reject Demands To End Fossil Fuel Use — OpEd. eurasiareview.com Africans need strategies that support economic development, jobs, access to energy: | As
(2021-04-19). Maxine Waters Leads The War On Cops — OpEd. eurasiareview.com Over the past year, there has been an explosion in anti-police rhetoric and behavior, much of it violent. Indeed, the cops are under siege in many American cities. Now Rep. Maxine Waters has
(2021-04-19). The Blurring Of War And Peace: Hybrid Warfare — Analysis. eurasiareview.com In the past few decades, there has been a recurring debate on the division between war and peace. The cold war between U.S. and the Soviet Union and post-war phenomenon of hybrid warfare has emphasized the International Relations experts and military domains that the world politics cannot be only studied and seen through the lens of war and peace. The most recent NATO summit declaration explains that different nations are facing amplified pressure from state and non-state actors who are using hybrid techniques to create uncertainty and blue the line between peace, conflict and crisis. (1) Hybrid warfare is a v…
(2021-04-19). US Dithers On Gun Control Despite Mounting Deaths Due To Gun Culture — OpEd. eurasiareview.com Despite mounting deaths due to the licentious use of the gun, the United States continues to dither on gun control. After eight people were killed by a 19 year old male in Indianapolis last week, all that President Joe Biden said was that the incident was a "national embarrassment". He did ask Senate Republicans to help pass a gun control bill already cleared by the House of Representatives, but his Administration flatly refused to appoint a gun control "Czar" to put down the entrenched gun culture. | To be fair, a long line of US Presidents have tried to control the use of the gun by the general population. B…
(2021-04-19). US Intelligence Agencies Playing Mantra Orchestrated By Military Complexes — OpEd. eurasiareview.com I have often raised this point that the US foreign policy is driven by 'military complexes'. The survival of these conglomerates is dependent on internal conflicts and proxy wars, often created and proliferated by the US intelligence agencies. | If presence of weapons of mass destructions in Iraq was the biggest joke of the century, Iran getting ready to attack United States is another point to laugh. If you don't agree with me read the highlights of 'The Annual Threat Assessment Report'. | According to The Annual Threat Assessment Report — 2021 prepared by the office of the US Director of National Intel…
(2021-04-19). Indian Muslim Clerics' Call For Action To Overcome Vaccine Hesitation During Ramadan — Analysis. eurasiareview.com Enforcing a sense of discipline among 170 million people, sharply divided on sectarian and linguistic lines, is never an easy task as it requires voluntary compliance. | By Naghma Sahar and Rasheed Kidwai | The Islamic month of fasting — Ramzan or Ramadan, began in India on Wednesday, 14 April 2021, fuelling apprehension that that the holy month meant for prayers and spirituality, may lead to vaccine hesitancy. This calls for instant action from the Muslim religious clergy so that the ongoing vaccination roll-out is not impeded. | Taking a lead of sorts, the president for the affairs of the Grand Mosque…
(2021-04-19). NASA's Ingenuity Mars Helicopter Succeeds in Historic First Flight. eurasiareview.com Monday, NASA's Ingenuity Mars Helicopter became the first aircraft in history to make a powered, controlled flight on another planet. The Ingenuity team at the agency's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California confirmed the flight succeeded after receiving data from the helicopter via NASA's Perseverance Mars rover at 6: 46 a.m. EDT (3: 46 a.m. PDT). | "Ingenuity is the latest in a long and storied tradition of NASA projects achieving a space exploration goal once thought impossible," said acting NASA Administrator Steve Jurczyk. "The X-15 was a pathfinder for the space shuttle. Mars Pathfinder and its S…
(2021-04-19). Ron Paul: Why Can't We 'Just March Out' Of Afghanistan? — OpEd. eurasiareview.com Last week President Biden announced a "full" US withdrawal from Afghanistan — the longest war in US history — by the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attack on the United States. While this announcement is to be welcomed, the delayed US withdrawal may result in Americans and Afghans dying needlessly for good PR optics back home. We all remember how many Americans died after President Bush's "Mission Accomplished" stunt in Iraq. | The war has been a disaster from day one. So why wait to end it? | The previous Trump Administration had negotiated an agreement for the US to be out of Afghanistan by the fir…
(2021-04-19). Tightening The Noose Around Syria — OpEd. eurasiareview.com The US – with the help of Israel – has been repeatedly Arnous revealed that seven tankers, some of them coming…
(2021-04-19). Search begins to find next leader of Imperial College London. imperial.ac.uk The recruitment process has started to find Imperial's next President.
(2021-04-19). Learning From the Espionage Malpractice Behind the Steele Dossier. strategic-culture.org Mistakes like relying on Steele and his atrocious reporting must not be repeated | By Daniel N. HOFFMAN | Recently declassified notes of an FBI meeting in 2017 with former British MI6 agent Christopher Steele and his Orbis Business Intelligence partner Christopher Burrows add to the growing mountain of evidence discrediting Mr. Steele's infamous dossier — a virulent, self-injected virus in the U.S. political process. | According to the FBI, Mr. Steele said it was Fiona Hill, senior director for European and Russian affairs on the Trump White House's National Security Council from 2017 to 2019, who introd…
(2021-04-19). Boris Johnson cancels trip to India. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 19 (MNA) — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's next week's visit will not go ahead in light of the current coronavirus situation.
(2021-04-19). US Warns Israeli Attacks Interfering With Iran Nuclear Deal. news.antiwar.com The Biden Administration The current round of Vienna talks opened concurrently with the Israeli sabotage, and the US says they are worried that Israel will derail these talks with its activities. The US seems interested in distancing itself from the incident. | It seems fair to accuse Israel of trying to sabotage the process, as they've been publicly unhappy ab…
(2021-04-19). Monday 4/19: Stop the Spray: No Round-Up in Santa Cruz. indybay.org 146-152 Blaine St. Riverfront & Casa Del Rio Apartments | Go to 146 Blaine St. Walk through the parking lot to the office at 148 Blaine.
(2021-04-19). øDemocracia real o democracia simulada? globalizacion.ca En el debate político en curso las desacreditadas elites dominantes no cesan de advertir, una y otra vez, contra el siniestro fantasma del "populismo". øQué es lo que buscan estigmatizar con ese término? Nada menos que la presunta e inherente…
(2021-04-19). India también juega en América Latina. globalizacion.ca India es una potencia mundial — el mayor proveedor — en cuanto a la producción de vacunas y medicamentos genéricos, con una participación del 20 por ciento en el suministro mundial en términos de volumen. Aprovechando su capacidad productiva, India…
(2021-04-19). Murió una época y nació otra. globalizacion.ca El coronavirus dio un mazazo definitivo a una época moribunda que se aferraba a valores caducados (en buena parte del mundo) y aceleró el nacimiento de una Nueva Era que ya ha empezado a mostrar fuertes señales y avisos, y…
(2021-04-19). Cuba — En días de Congreso. globalizacion.ca El desarrollo del Congreso del Partido suscita recuerdos, reflexiones y expectativas. Ahora mismo, mientras transcurren las jornadas de análisis y debate, me asalta la evocación de los años fundacionales, allá por los 60 del pasado siglo. | En el cine Chaplin,…
(2021-04-19). Girón o el fracaso de una conspiración made in USA. globalizacion.ca Este 19 de abril se cumplen 60 años de la derrota del imperialismo yanqui en Playa Girón. La invasión mercenaria patrocinada por el presidente de Estados Unidos John F. Kennedy fue descubierta con meses de anticipación por el periodista argentino…
(2021-04-19). A 30 años del Mercosur: "La integración regional tiene el potencial para enfrentar los grandes problemas América Latina" globalizacion.ca El Mercado Común del Sur (Mercosur) cumple 30 años de su lanzamiento, en medio de avances y retrocesos, y uno de los momentos más críticos para las economías latinoamericanas a raíz de las restricciones impuestas por la pandemia de la…
(2021-04-19). Política de Estados Unidos hacia América Latina y el resto del mundo. globalizacion.ca Lamentablemente para el mundo y para América Latina, la pandemia global, le ha venido como anillo al dedo (le sirve como pretexto) al imperialismo y su brazo ejecutor la CIA, para preveer y jugar adelantado en sus políticas estratégicas para…
(2021-04-19). Inflación en la Argentina: øProblema sin solución? globalizacion.ca La suba de los precios sigue siendo un problema en la Argentina. Muy pocos países presentan esta situación en la región y en el mundo, lo que genera debates sobre las causas y las formas de superación del problema. Una…
(2021-04-19). México — Sembrando Vida: Propuesta regional. globalizacion.ca Desde su casa de Palenque, Chiapas, el presidente Andrés Manuel López Obrador anunció ayer que propondrá el jueves próximo a su homólogo estadounidense, Joe Biden, un plan de colaboración para incidir en la reactivación económica del sur de México y…
(2021-04-19). If Johnson & Johnson Coronavirus Vaccine Shots Are Halted Because of Blood Clots, Why Have Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech Shots Not Also Been Halted? globalresearch.ca When the United States government's Food and Drug Administration earlier this …
(2021-04-19). A Former Lobbyist Explains How the Privatization Movement Is Trying to End Public Education. commondreams.org They all have the same purpose: To undo public education—not only the institution but also the public funding of schools. | www.commondreams.org/sites/default/files/styles/cd_special_coverage/public/views-article/thumbs/classroom-dream-meaning-and-symbolism-700x390_0.jpg …
(2021-04-19). Largest Federal Employee Union Applauds U.S. House of Representatives for Passing Legislation to Protect Health Care and Social Service Workers Against Workplace Violence. commondreams.org ______________________________…
(2021-04-19). The Saudi Lobby Moves from K Street to Main Street. commondreams.org www.commondreams.org/sites/default/files/styles/cd_special_coverage/public/views-article/thumbs/mbs_0_0.jpg …
(2021-04-19). Carbon Offset Scams Facing Broad Opposition. commondreams.org ______________________________…
(2021-04-19). Gulf Coast Advocates, Hundreds of Orgs Launch Campaign Pressuring Biden Admin To Stop Oil and Gas Exports. commondreams.org ______________________________…
(2021-04-19). Designing a US Public Child Benefit That Respects Children and Families. commondreams.org ______________________________…
(2021-04-19). At NYC "Climate Clock" Youth and Climate Activists Send Global Message to Biden in Advance of Earth Day: #Actintime! commondreams.org ______________________________…
(2021-04-19). Biden's New Industrial Policy Must Not Repeat the Mistakes of the Past. commondreams.org America's old industrial policy was stifling innovation and gauging taxpayers and consumers. The challenges ahead demand a very different economy. | www.commondreams.org/sites/default/files/styles/cd_special_coverage/public/views-article/thumbs/electriccars.jpg …
(2021-04-19). Biden's Drone Wars. commondreams.org Talk of peace in Afghanistan, Yemen, the streets of the U.S., is not coherent while waging wars with drones. | www.commondreams.org/sites/default/files/styles/cd_special_coverage/public/views-article/thumbs/usdrones.jpg …
(2021-04-19). Sunrise Responds to Decision by United Mine Workers Association, Commits to Fighting Alongside Them and Demands Manchin Supports 'Tremendous Investment'. commondreams.org ______________________________…
(2021-04-19). UN stands in deep solidarity with Saint Vincent after devastating volcanic eruptions. news.un.org Following a series of powerful eruptions from La Soufrière volcano on the Caribbean island of Saint Vincent, the UN chief on Monday expressed deep solidarity with the country's people and Government.
(2021-04-19). UN chief highlights key role of Asian regional bloc in ending Myanmar crisis. news.un.org UN Secretary-General António Guterres called on Monday for leaders in Asia to bolster efforts towards finding a peaceful solution to the bloody crisis in Myanmar, sparked by the military coup in February.
(2021-04-19). MYANMAR CRISIS: Stand with the people and protect them, urges UN rights expert. news.un.org The international community has a responsibility to protect the people of Myanmar, under attack from their own military, the UN independent human rights expert on the country argues, in the second part of our in-depth interview, calling also for refuge to be given to those who have fled for their lives to neighbouring countries.
(2021-04-19). Putin's State-Of-The-Nation Address To Focus On Domestic Socioeconomic Developments, Changing Relations With Foreign Countries — OpEd. eurasiareview.com On April 21, Russian President Vladimir Putin will address the Federal Assembly, a combined gathering of members of the Federation Council (Senators), the State Duma (Parliamentarians), Cabinet Ministers, Regional Governors, representatives of selected State Departments, Agencies and the Media. | Almost 450 journalists have been accredited to cover Putin's his state-of-the-nation address, information relating to the media representatives uploaded on Kremlin website. The address will be broadcast live on Rossiya-1, Rossiya-24 and Channel-1 television channels. | Social distancing and wearing masks will be compu…
(2021-04-19). Progressives Fume as Democrats Eye Smaller Corporate Tax Hike to Appease Centrists. commondreams.org "Saying 'corporations must pay their fair share' should mean that pre-Trump rates are the starting point." | www.commondreams.org/sites/default/files/styles/cd_special_coverage/public/headline/thumbs/gettyimages-12323133003.jpg …
(2021-04-19). DeSantis Signs 'Outrageous and Blatantly Unconstitutional' Anti-Protest Bill Into Law. commondreams.org "Every single Floridian should be outraged by this blatant attempt to erode our First Amendment right to peacefully assemble." | www.commondreams.org/sites/default/files/styles/cd_special_coverage/public/headline/thumbs/desantis_antiprotest_law.jpg …
(2021-04-19). 'Do What the Science Demands': Biden White House to Be Given 'Climate Clock' Ahead of Global Summit. commondreams.org "We're not only sending a message that we're running out of time, but that there is still time to act and save our planet!" said climate leader Alexandria Villese√±or. | www.commondreams.org/sites/default/files/styles/cd_special_coverage/public/headline/thumbs/climate_clock_0.jpg …
(2021-04-19). Yoga performance at Tianchi Scenic Area attracts tourists. ecns.cn About 100 people do yoga at Tianchi Scenic Area in Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region.
(2021-04-19). China's 2021 box office exceeds 3 bln USD. ecns.cn China's 2021 box office revenue exceeded 20 billion yuan (3 billion U.S. dollars) as of Sunday, almost equal to the total ticket sales for the whole of 2020.
(2021-04-19). China urges US, Japan to stop meddling in China's domestic affairs. ecns.cn China on Saturday urged the United States and Japan to immediately stop meddling in China's domestic affairs and harming Chinese interests.
(2021-04-19). China, U.S. issue joint statement on climate change. ecns.cn China and the United States have issued a joint statement on coping with climate change after talks in Shanghai.
(2021-04-19). Xi stresses building world-class universities to serve nation in visit to Tsinghua. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday stressed adhering to the direction of building world-class universities with Chinese characteristics to serve national rejuvenation as he visited Tsinghua University ahead of its 110th anniversary.
(2021-04-19). China's economic growth off to encouraging start. ecns.cn China's economic growth has embraced an encouraging start in the first quarter of the year (Q1) and has a bright outlook, said an industry leader in an interview with Xinhua.
(2021-04-19). Boao Forum For Asia Annual Conference 2021. ecns.cn  …
(2021-04-19). Doctoral thesis' tale of hardship wins praise online. ecns.cn Recently, an acknowledgements section from a doctoral thesis has gone viral. The author reviewed his bumpy, challenging road to reach this point, which touched a large number of netizens.
(2021-04-19). Xi visits Tsinghua University ahead of its 110th anniversary. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday visited Tsinghua University.
(2021-04-19). Chinese president to address BFA annual conference. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping will attend the opening ceremony of the annual conference of the Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) via video link on Tuesday and deliver a keynote speech.
(2021-04-19). China sanctions Icelandic individual over Xinjiang. ecns.cn The Chinese embassy in Iceland on Friday announced sanctions against an Icelandic individual for spreading lies and disinformation on so-called human rights issues in China's Xinjiang without naming the person.
(2021-04-19). On top of green buildings world. ecns.cn For the fifth consecutive year, China ranked top on the annual list of Top 10 Countries and Regions for LEED, outside the United States, in 2020, marking its progress in meeting its carbon neutrality goal by 2060.
(2021-04-19). Beijing's Daxing district to build 40-hectare commercial aerospace industry base. ecns.cn The first Beijing commercial aerospace development conference was held in Daxing district on Sunday. Daxing district signed several commercial aerospace industry projects and an agreement for future cooperation with 16 commercial aerospace companies.
(2021-04-19). 5G industry creates massive direct economic output. ecns.cn The 5G industry created massive direct economic output in 2020, according to a new white paper.
(2021-04-19). China to announce name of its first Mars rover. ecns.cn China will announce the name of its first Mars rover on the Space Day of China, which falls on April 24, according to the China National Space Administration (CNSA).
(2021-04-19). Hainan sells 94.8 billion yuan in duty-free commodities over last 10 years. ecns.cn A total of 94.8 billion yuan ($14.53 billion) worth of duty-free shopping volume was recorded as of the first quarter of 2021 in Hainan since the duty-free policies were put into effect in the southern province in 2011.
(2021-04-19). China pledges targeted policies, necessary support for economic recovery. ecns.cn China will maintain necessary support for economic recovery and implement targeted structural tax cuts and other measures to consolidate its growth momentum, the country's top economic planner pledged on Monday.
(2021-04-19). U.S., Japan not qualified to define int'l order: FM spokesperson. ecns.cn The United States and Japan have no right or qualification to represent the international community, to define international order or to impose their standards on others, a Foreign Ministry spokesperson said Monday.
(2021-04-19). Asia should be major engine for sustainable global recovery: report. ecns.cn Asia should be a major engine for sustainable global recovery, according to a report released by the Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) Sunday.
(2021-04-19). China builds world's largest 5G network. ecns.cn China has preliminarily built the world's largest 5G network, with 260 million 5G mobile connections, said Liu Liehong, vice-minister of industry and information technology."ÄÄ"ÄÄMore content to follow. Please refresh the page later.
(2021-04-19). 50th anniversary of Ping-Pong Diplomacy marked in Japan. ecns.cn An international symposium has been held in the Japanese city of Nagoya to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Ping-Pong Diplomacy, with participants looking forward to promoting the sound development of China-U.S. and China-Japan relations through sports exchanges.
(2021-04-19). Rare ibises spotted in south China. ecns.cn A pair of glossy ibises, rare birds once thought extinct in China, have recently been spotted on the shores of south China's Fujian Province.
(2021-04-19). China approves investment projects worth 6.96 bln USD in Q1. ecns.cn China's top economic planner approved 16 fixed-asset investment (FAI) projects in the first quarter, with combined investment totaling 45.4 billion yuan (about 6.96 billion U.S. dollars), official data showed Monday.
(2021-04-19). Over 2,600 delegates to attend Boao Forum for Asia annual conference. ecns.cn Over 2,600 delegates, including government officials, entrepreneurs and scholars from over 60 countries and regions, are expected to attend the 2021 Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) annual conference in person, authorities said at a press conference Sunday.
(2021-04-19). Russia expels 20 Czech diplomats in retaliation. ecns.cn The Russian Foreign Ministry said Sunday that it is expelling 20 staffers of the Czech embassy in Moscow in response to the expulsion of 18 Russian diplomats from the Czech Republic..
(2021-04-19). Auto Shanghai 2021 kicks off. ecns.cn The 19th International Automobile Industry Exhibition (Auto Shanghai 2021) kicked off at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai) Monday.
(2021-04-19). Heartfelt friendships: Stories from President Xi and his overseas friends. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping's "Circle of Friends" includes not only state heads and political leaders, but also many non-government foreign friends.
(2021-04-19). Mega hydropower project in SW China will be fully operational in July. ecns.cn The last four electricity-generation units of the Wudongde Hydropower Station have entered the final assembly stage and are scheduled to be fully operational by July 1.
(2021-04-19). Eradicating national security threats allows Hong Kong to enter new era of good governance: HKSAR gov't official. ecns.cn Matthew Cheung, chief secretary for administration of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government, said on Sunday that by eradicating threats to national security and improving the electoral system, Hong Kong is entering a new era of good governance.
(2021-04-19). Chinese FM to attend UNSC open debate. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping's special representative Wang Yi, also Chinese state councilor and foreign minister, will attend a United Nations (UN) high-level open debate, foreign ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin said Monday.
(2021-04-19). Steppe fire in eastern Mongolia completely extinguished. ecns.cn A steppe fire in eastern Mongolian province of Sukhbaatar was completely extinguished early Monday morning, according to the provincial emergency management department.
(2021-04-19). Young entrepreneur from HK develops environment-friendly packing box. ecns.cn Wang Baidong from Hong Kong, founder of a Huizhou-based startup, has developed an environment-friendly packing box along with his research team.
(2021-04-19). China expects to deepen int'l cooperation in poverty reduction. ecns.cn China has long maintained close cooperation with the international community in poverty alleviation and rural development, and expects to deepen such cooperation, Wang Zhengpu, head of the national administration for rural vitalization, said on Monday.
(2021-04-19). 'Forced labor' label belongs to U.S.: Chinese FM spokesperson. ecns.cn The United States has repeatedly smeared China by fabricating claims of "forced labor" in Xinjiang, but facts show that the label of "forced labor" belongs to the United States itself, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said on Monday.
(2021-04-19). NASA's Ingenuity Mars helicopter set for first flight. ecns.cn The rover will characterize the planet's geology and past climate, pave the way for human exploration of the Red Planet, and be the first mission to collect and cache Martian rock and regolith.
(2021-04-19). Japan's decision to dump nuclear wastewater 'extremely irresponsible': experts. ecns.cn Chinese experts have condemned Japan's unilateral decision to discharge nuclear wastewater into the sea, calling it "extremely irresponsible."
(2021-04-19). Keir Starmer won't support calls for an inquiry into Boris Johnson's dishonesty. thecanary.co Keir Starmer declined to sign a The letter, signed by the Lib Dems, Greens, Plaid Cymru, SNP, SDLP and Alliance, accuses Boris Johnson of misleading parliament during debate. It subsequently asks the speaker of the house to allow a vote into holding an inquiry into the accusations. | The parties specify several false claims the prime minister has made in parliament, including: | January 2020 — "The economy under thi…
(2021-04-19). Keir Starmer's security accused of assault during pub row. thecanary.co Labour Party leader Keir Starmer was forced to leave a pub in Bath during a walkabout after being kicked out by the landlord. This followed a row over lockdown restrictions. Rod Humphris, landlord of The Raven pub, appeared to be held back by security guards as he shouted: That's assault. I'm not bothering you. I'm not bothering him | That man [Starmer] is not allowed in my pub…get out of my pub, go one get out of my pub | The incident on Monday was captured on camera by reporters amid a visit to the city by Starmer to support West of England metro mayoral candidate Dan Norris ahead of the forthcoming elections…
(2021-04-19). Russian Attempts To Enforce Safety In Raqqa And Deir Ezzor. southfront.org | | | southfront@internet.ru : donationalerts.com/r/southfront : gumroad.com/southfront http: //southfront.org/donate/ or via: www.patreon.com/southfront The Syrian Arab Army and its Russian support are perpetually carrying out their containment of ISIS in Syria'
(2021-04-19). India: What we can learn from the farmers' protests. greenleft.org.au The Indian farmers movement has come to signify a democratic resistance to crony capitalism, communalism and authoritarianism, writes Ruchira Talukdar.
(2021-04-19). Stand in solidarity with Ken Loach. greenleft.org.au Renown British filmmaker and social activist Ken Loach is the target of a vicious smear campaign by pro-Zionist forces, writes Gavin Lewis.
(2021-04-19). United States: Biden rules out re-engagement with Cuba, for now. greenleft.org.au President Biden's reluctance to make any immediate changes in US policy toward Cuba is more than anything the result of domestic politics, writes Ian Ellis-Jones.
(2021-04-19). Judy Mundey: 'The struggles of ordinary people need to be documented'. greenleft.org.au Judy Mundey, the patron of the newly-launched Dare to Struggle Film Festival, gave the following presentation after the screening of a new film about the life and politics of Jack Mundey.
(2021-04-19). Webinar calls for Abdullah àñcalan to be freed. greenleft.org.au Groups involved in the international campaign to free Abdullah àñcalan from a Turkish prison discussed plans to involve more community organisations. Peter Boyle reports.
(2021-04-19). PM: Meet the families whose loved ones have died in custody. greenleft.org.au The families of those who have died in custody want to meet the Prime Minister. You can join their call by signing on to the petition, writes Kerry Smith.
(2021-04-19). Rights experts condemn UK racism report attempting to 'normalize white supremacy'. news.un.org UN independent human rights experts on Monday denounced a government-backed report into racism in the United Kingdom, saying that it further distorted and falsified historical facts, and could even fuel racism and racial discrimination.
(2021-04-19). Rights experts condemn UK report attempting to 'normalize white supremacy'. news.un.org UN independent human rights experts on Monday denounced a government-backed report into racism in the United Kingdom, saying that it further distorted and falsified historic facts, and could even fuel racism and racial discrimination.
(2021-04-19). Do Canada's Unilateral Sanctions Violate International Law? globalresearch.ca Is Canada breaking international law when it applies unilateral coercive economic …
(2021-04-19). Michael Somare (1936-2021) and the failure of bourgeois nationalism in Papua New Guinea. wsws.org The "independent" capitalist state in PNG has failed to advance the economic interests and social and democratic rights of the working class and rural masses.
(2021-04-19). Biden seeks to appease ultra-right with refugee policy. wsws.org The administration announced it was retaining the ceiling of 15,000 refugees set by Trump, only to reverse itself after a political uproar.
(2021-04-19). Fukushima Daiichi Radioactive Dumping and the Summer Olympics in Japan in Question. asia-pacificresearch.com …
(2021-04-19). The Global Green Shift in Electric Power: China in Comparative Perspective. asia-pacificresearch.com …
(2021-04-19). As police riot against protesters and journalists, Democratic governors activate thousands of National Guard soldiers to quell protests. wsws.org Expressing intense nervousness in the ruling class, governors are preemptively activating thousands of soldiers in response to protests against police murder.
(2021-04-18). 2021 Elections In Albania: Citizens Against The Mafia — OpEd. eurasiareview.com On April 25, 2021, the tenth parliamentary elections since the democratic changes will take place in Albania. | Once again the elections will be a confrontation between two leading coalitions. One is gathered around the Socialist Party (PS/S&D) and Prime Minister Edi Rama and the other is the opposition group led by the Democratic Party (PD/EPP) headed by Lulzim Basha, which includes the Movement for Socialist Integration (LSI) headed by Monika Kryemadhi. Some minor political parties will also participate in the elections. | The Westminster Foundation for Democracy believes that the party structure of the Soci…
(2021-04-18). At UN, Aaron Maté debunks OPCW's Syria lies and confronts US, UK on cover-up. thegrayzone.com In remarks to the UN Security Council, Aaron Maté of The Grayzone debunks the OPCW's lies about its Syria cover-up scandal and challenges the US and UK on their role. Speaking to the United Nations Security Council, Aaron Maté of The Grayzone takes apart the OPCW's excuses for refusing to address the organization's Syria cover-up scandal. OPCW inspectors found no evidence to support allegations of a Syrian government chemical weapons attack in the city of Douma in April 2018. But …
(2021-04-18). On Contact: Securing Democracy With Glenn Greenwald. popularresistance.org On the show this week, Chris Hedges talks to the US journalist Glenn Greenwald about how his reporting exposed the corruption that is rife among Brazil's political, judicial, and economic elite. | Greenwald was able to show, through a trove of documents, how President Jair Bolsonaro and his crypto-fascist party manipulated the legal system with the connivance of federal anti-corruption judge Sergio Moro, and were able to discredit and eliminate Bolsonaro's political rival, former two-term president Luiz Inacio 'Lula' da Silva, the leader of the Workers' Party. | These revelations, dubbed the Secret Brazil Archive…
(2021-04-18). Covid-19: Senior cleric Sheikh Youssef al-Qaradawi contracts virus. middleeasteye.net 
Covid-19: Senior cleric Sheikh Youssef al-Qaradawi contracts virus | Tweet from cleric's official account says Qaradawi, who is in his 90s, is receiving medical care and doing well | Sun, 04/18/2021 – 09: 35 | Qaradawi is regarded as one of Islam's top thinkers, and his religious show on Doha-based Al Jazeera television was watched by millions until around 10 years ago (AFP) | Senior cleri…
(2021-04-18). Calls for Biden to Support Covid-19 Vaccine Patent Waiver at WTO. zcomm.org Sen. Bernie Sanders and a group of Democrats on Friday urged President Joe Biden to support an international push to temporarily suspend certain vaccine-related intellectual property rights…
(2021-04-18). Labour tells Rishi Sunak to stop 'hiding' and take 'responsibility' for Greensill deal. thecanary.co Labour's Anneliese Dodds has told chancellor Rishi Sunak he has "ultimate responsibility" for money lent through government Covid support schemes. And she accused Sunak of "hiding" from questions over the Greensill Capital affair. | The shadow chancellor has written to Sunak criticising his decision not to go to the House of Commons last week. He wasn't present to answer questions about the controversy surrounding lobbying by former prime minister David Cameron on behalf of failed firm Greensill Capital. | Evading scrutiny: | Instead, the government sent a junior business minister to answer an urgent ques…
(2021-04-18). UN Forum Highlights New Initiatives To Tackle Inequalities Exacerbated By Pandemic. eurasiareview.com By Radwan Jakeem | With many economies reeling as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, and as inequalities continue to widen, world leaders discussed options to unlock concrete investments to support a sustainable and resilient recovery at the The four-day Forum, held under the auspices of the UN Economic and Social Council (
(2021-04-18). COVID Profiteering Exposes the Need to Make Marxism Accessible to All. truthout.org 
The pandemic has upended ideas about economic ideology almost as much as it has upended the economy itself. There has been a massive shift of wealth toward billionaires and corporate giants like Amazon, at the expense of workers suffering the most sudden and severe wave of unemployment and impoverishment since the Great Depression. But there has also been paradigm-shifting federal stimulus legislation that has massively (if temporarily) expanded unemployment insurance and anti-poverty funding. Meanw…
(2021-04-18). El arma oculta del Lejano Oriente contra la COVID-19. globalizacion.ca Desde la perspectiva confuciana, los occidentales serían muy propensos al individualismo: no sacrificaríamos libertades personales y careceríamos de rigor laboral en favor del grupo familiar, empresarial y nacional. Tampoco resignaríamos demasiado por la salud pública. | El uso del barbijo es…
(2021-04-18). Third Pfizer Jab 'Likely' Needed Within 12 Months. eurasiareview.com The head of Pfizer has said that people will "likely" need a third dose of his company's Covid-19 shot within six to 12 months of vaccination, while defending the relatively higher cost of the jab, Al Jazeera CEO Albert Bourla also said annual vaccinations against the coronavirus may well be required. | "We need to see what would be the sequence, and for how often we need to do that, that remains to be seen," Bourla told broadcaster CNBC in an interview aired on Thursday, April 15.
(2021-04-18). Let the Children Play—My Prescription for Covid 'Learning Loss'. commondreams.org Play is the mind's way of finding out how things work, what a person can do, how it feels to do this or that. | www.commondreams.org/sites/default/files/styles/cd_special_coverage/public/views-article/thumbs/gettyimages-1213336761_2.jpg …
(2021-04-18). Dear President Biden, A WTO Waiver Is Vital and Necessary. commondreams.org At the current pace, many countries will be left waiting until at least 2024 to achieve mass Covid-19 immunization. | www.commondreams.org/sites/default/files/styles/cd_special_coverage/public/views-article/thumbs/ref.jpg …
(2021-04-18). Covid-19 Death Toll Tops 3 Million, Bolstering Call for #PeoplesVaccine. commondreams.org "As things stand, many countries in the southern hemisphere may not manage to achieve widespread vaccination until 2024. This long delay puts us all at risk." | www.commondreams.org/sites/default/files/styles/cd_special_coverage/public/headline/thumbs/gettyimages-12317379421.jpg …
(2021-04-18). Chinese Sinovac vaccine prevents 67 pct of symptomatic COVID-19 infections: Chilean study. ecns.cn The CoronaVac vaccine developed by Chinese pharmaceutical firm Sinovac is up to 67 percent effective in preventing symptomatic COVID-19, Chile's Ministry of Health said on Friday.
(2021-04-18). 1,700 bikini-clad snowboarders & skiers hit Siberian slopes to close season in style (VIDEO). rt.com 
Thousands of winter sports lovers dressed in nothing but bikinis or swim shorts have raced down the slopes in Russia's Kemerovo Region as part of an annual event to mark the end of the Siberian ski season. | Some 1,700 people braved the icy temperatures to take part in the sexy descent at the popular Sheregesh ski resort on Saturday, according to the organizers. | Despite the numbers being impressive, they fell short of a Guinness world record for the most crowded semi-naked downhill event, which was set at the same location a few years ago. | The reason for that is the Covid-19 pandemic, which prevented fo…
(2021-04-18). Oregon may indefinitely extend controversial mask mandate as other states begin to ease Covid-19 restrictions. rt.com 
As some states begin to lift their Covid-19 measures, Oregon is considering keeping some of its own restrictions for the foreseeable future, reportedly prompting a flood of negative responses from the public. | Michael Wood, the administrator of the state's department of Occupational Safety and Health, said rules requiring masks and social distancing in all businesses in Oregon may be extended indefinitely. The restrictions, which are set to expire on May 4, could be maintained until they are "no longer necessary to address the effects of the pandemic in the workplace." | The proposal aims to satisfy state law…
(2021-04-18). More than half of all Americans now partially vaccinated, one third fully jabbed up, CDC data shows. rt.com 
More than half of all American adults have had at least one dose of a Covid-19 vaccine, and a third have been fully inoculated. Yet some groups are still holding out, and the Biden administration is pressing them to get jabbed.
(2021-04-18). Fauci blasted for deeming gun violence 'public health issue,' criticizing vaccine hesitancy while backing tough Covid restrictions. rt.com 
White House advisor Anthony Fauci is being blasted by critics for attacking Covid-19 vaccine hesitancy while continuing to promote restrictions even for those inoculated, and weighing in on gun violence as a "public health issue." | Asked about recent polling showing nearly half of Republicans are still hesitant about receiving a Covid-19 vaccine, White House health advisor Fauci called the trend "frustrating" and "paradoxical." | "It's almost paradoxical that, on the one hand, they want to be relieved of the [public health] restrictions, but, on the other hand, they don't want to get vaccinated. It just almos…
(2021-04-18). Biden to reverse Trump's White Supremacist, Sadistic near-ban on Refugees, but US still Lags, Sweden, Germany other OECD Countries. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — About one quarter of one percent (0.25 percent) of the US population consists of refugees — some 838,000. This minuscule number was too much for the white supremacist Trump administration, which drastically cut back refugee admissions from an average of 70,000 to 80,000 per year earlier in this century to …
(2021-04-18). New Wind and Solar Up 50% Globally in 2020, as China Beats US by Over 4 to 1. commondreams.org www.commondreams.org/sites/default/files/styles/cd_special_coverage/public/views-article/thumbs/9205031702_f33d248002_o1.jpg …
(2021-04-18). There Is No Substitute For The Rank And File. popularresistance.org The Bessemer Amazon unionization effort was full of potential. It held the promise of a union bringing together the Black Lives Matter movement and a struggle for labor rights in order to take on one of the biggest, most odious corporations in the country. Maybe a Southern state would set off a movement again, like West Virginia and Oklahoma kicked off the teachers' spring. | Alongside Left Voice comrades, I decided to go to Bessemer, Alabama the week before voting ended. As I prepared to go, I had a weird feeling. I kept looking at interviews and I saw just two Amazon workers, over and over and over. They were g…
(2021-04-18). Monopoly Versus Democracy: Reflections on Unionizing Amazon. zcomm.org How fast can the pushback from below grow under a widening class divide and Biden administration?>
(2021-04-18). Democrat Opposed to the PRO Act Was Showered With Cash From Amazon Executives. truthout.org 
Tactics used by Amazon to defeat the union organizing drive at the company's Bessemer, Alabama, warehouse have highlighted the need for Democrats to pass the Protecting the Right to Organize Act (PRO Act). The legislation is a sweeping proposal that would implement the strongest protections for workers since 1935, when collective bargaining itself was first given legal protection in the United States. | If signed into law, the PRO Act would impose tougher restrictions on management during un…
(2021-04-18). Rescuing the Planet Is Still Possible: The Case for a Global Green New Deal. commondreams.org It is irrational to rely on capitalist solutions to global warming when it is capitalism itself that has led us towards the current path of a climate catastrophe. | www.commondreams.org/sites/default/files/styles/cd_special_coverage/public/views-article/thumbs/california_0.png …
(2021-04-18). The CIA Used To Infiltrate The Media. popularresistance.org Back in the good old days, when things were more innocent and simple, the psychopathic Central Intelligence Agency had to covertly infiltrate the news media to manipulate the information Americans were consuming about their nation and the world. Nowadays, there is no meaningful separation between the news media and the CIA at all. | Journalist Glenn Greenwald just highlighted an interesting point about the reporting by The New York Times on the so-called "Bountygate" story the outlet broke in June of last year about the Russian government trying to pay Taliban-linked fighters to attack US soldiers in Afghanistan.
(2021-04-18). Statistically improbable that five Capitol Riot deaths were unrelated to the riot. zcomm.org Please note that improbable doesn't mean impossible. Who would watch sports or buy lottery tickets if very improbable things could not happen? Still, the probability that five deaths (rioters, bystanders or police) within a day of the Capitol Riot had nothing to do with the riot might be 2.6%, and perhaps be as low 0.16%. It depends
(2021-04-18). Big Pharma Conglomerate with a Criminal Record: Pfizer "Takes Over" the EU Vaccine Market. 1.8 Billion Doses. globalresearch.ca "Hundreds of millions of people have taken an injection that allows a …
(2021-04-18). Minister for Defense: 'Venezuela Has Transformed the Siege into an Opportunity for Innovation'. orinocotribune.com 
The Venezuelan Minister for Defense, Chief General Vladimir Padrino López, said this Saturday, April 17, that Venezuela has transformed the siege into an opportunity to innovate and test its own solutions. | One of the areas in which this stubborn determination not to give up is revealed is the military field. |
(2021-04-18). Homeless people in Manchester face yet another eviction; 'Where are they supposed to go?'. liberationnews.org 
Homeless residents of Manchester, New Hampshire have been delivered yet another eviction notice — this time at the encampment behind Firestone Auto Care on Elm Street.
(2021-04-18). Ken Burns' and Lynn Novick's "Hemingway" counterpunch.org 
Why a Hemingway Doc Now? War and peace, fascism, anti-fascism, communism and anti-communism loomed large in the life and work of Ernest Hemingway. An ambulance driver in World War I who was badly wounded, he covered WWII as a journalist and reported on the defeat of Hitler and his henchmen. Also, he went to Spain
(2021-04-18). Khaled Barakat: Freeing the prisoners requires a new revolutionary path for Palestinian struggle. samidoun.net 
On Palestinian Prisoners' Day, 17 April 2021, the Samidoun Arabic website conducted an interview with Palestinian writer Khaled Barakat, below (Arabic at the link): Question: How do you assess the current state of international solidarity with the Palestinian prisoners' movement? What are the immediate tasks and priorities for the Palestinian diaspora and exile community regarding the cause of Palestinian prisoners in the occupation prisons? Barakat: The international solidarity movement with the Palestinian prisoners' struggle is not separate or isolated from the tasks and reality of the Palestinian and Arab pop…
(2021-04-18). Jewish, immigrant organizers hold Passover action in Kenosha, Wisconsin. liberationnews.org 
Activists gathered outside the Kenosha Detention Center April 11 to demand the Biden administration stop the continued detention and dehumanization of immigrants at the U.S.-Mexico border, for legalization of the 11 million undocumented immigrants living in the United States and for the abolition of ICE.
(2021-04-18). DMX: Rap legend exploited by an inhumane system. liberationnews.org 
As soon as the story of DMX's heart attack broke on April 3, many news sources began to speculate in their stories that the heart attack was a result of a relapse into drug use.
(2021-04-18). Michael Hudson: America's neoliberal financialization policy vs. China's industrial socialism. mronline.org 
Nearly half a millennium ago Niccolo Machiavelli's The Princedescribed three options for how a conquering power might treat states that it defeated in war but that "have been accustomed to live under their own laws and in freedom. | April 18, 2021 | Newswire…
(2021-04-18). The "Innocence" of Early Capitalism is Another Fantastical Myth. counterpunch.org 
It is not unusual for critics of United States foreign policy, whether or not they feel free to use the term "imperialism," to express regret that a previously rational system has soured. Such sentiments are routine for liberals and hardly unknown among social democrats. Such sentiments are, to anyone who cares to pursue a study
(2021-04-18). The lottery: The cost of hope, a tax on the poor. liberationnews.org 
The lottery is a tax on the poor people of America hoping to break free. The system purports to be helping them while only selling them false hope.
(2021-04-18). Support the Tropes. orinocotribune.com 
By Alan Macleod — Apr 9, 2021 | How media language encourages the left to support wars, coups and intervention | In an earlier piece (FAIR.org, Some level of buy-in, or at least a hesitancy to resist, among the United States' more left-leaning half is necessary to ensure that US interventions are carried out with a minimum of dome…
(2021-04-18). The Catholic Reconquista in Spain outlawed Islam in 1502, but Secret Muslims kept their culture — and Cuisine — Going. juancole.com 
By Aleks Pluskowski, Guillermo García-Contreras Ruiz, and Marcos García García | — Granada, in southern Spain's Andalusia region, was the final remnant of Islamic Iberia known as al-Andalus — a territory that once stretched across most of Spain and Portugal. In 1492, the city fell to the Catholic conquest. In the aftermath, native Andalusians, who …
(2021-04-18). Thousands rally against police killings in Chicago. liberationnews.org 
Adam Toledo's death was one of four killings by the CPD within a two-week period.
(2021-04-18). Syria Kurds hand over 34 orphans of Islamic State families to Russia. middleeasteye.net 
Syria Kurds hand over 34 orphans of Islamic State families to Russia | The children to be repatriated, aged between three and 14, were handed over to a delegation headed by the Russian president's envoy for children's rights | Sun, 04/18/2021 – 17: 31 | A soldier from the Syrian Democratic Forces stands guard at the al-Hol camp, a Kurdish-run displacement camp for relatives of IS jihadists…
(2021-04-18). Lebanon's energy minister blames fuel shortages on smuggling to Syria. middleeasteye.net 
Lebanon's energy minister blames fuel shortages on smuggling to Syria | Raymond Ghajar says smugglers are selling subsidised Lebanese fuel in Syria at triple the price | Sun, 04/18/2021 – 11: 01 | Many Syrians prefer to buy smuggled Lebanese fuel, at a mark-up of up to $25 per tank, instead of sometimes waiting for upwards of six hours for minimal fuel through official channels (AFP) | Soa…