(2021-05-12). San Jose: Large protest against Israeli attacks on Palestinians. fightbacknews.org San Jose, CA — Over 400 demonstrators gathered at the Peace Corner of San Jose, May 10, and marched through Santana Row demanding an end of the occupation of Palestine. The organizers of the action responded to the pogrom in Sheikh Jarrah, Jerusalem, and demanded justice. | The crowd had a high concentration of Arabs, mothers and children, and a majority of the crowd was under the age of 35. | At the beginning of the action, a man attacked a Palestinian and ran into the shadows. After feelings subsided, the organizers led the march through Santana Row, which is a highly gentrified outdoor shopping center.
(2021-05-12). How Biden Enabled Israel's Ethnic Cleansing of Palestinians. scheerpost.com By Juan Cole / Informed Comment…
(2021-05-12). Why Palestinians Protest their Eviction by Israel: The untold story of Sheikh Jarrah. juancole.com There are two separate Sheikh Jarrah stories. One is read about and watched on the news, the other receives little media coverage or due analysis. The obvious story is that of the nightly raids and violence meted out by Israeli police and Jewish extremists against Palestinians in the devastated East Jerusalem neighbourhood. For weeks, thousands …
(2021-05-12). VIDEO: People in US demonstrate in support of Palestinians. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 12 (MNA) — Concurrent with the continuation of Zionist forces' aggression on Al-Aqsa Mosque and killing of Palestinians, people in New York and Washington demonstrated in support of Palestinians and condemned the Zionists' crimes.
(2021-05-12). Reactions to Palestine flare-up. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 12 (MNA) — People in many countries in the world are strongly condemning the Israeli regime's crimes against Palestinians as calls for an end to Israeli crimes in Gaza and Quds grow.
(2021-05-12). Erdogan voices opposition to zionists' attacks on Palestine. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 12 (MNA) — In a phone talk with Russian counterpart Putin, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan voiced Turkey's strong opposition to the Israeli regime's attacks on occupied Quds, Gaza Strip, Al-Aqsa Mosque and Palestinians.
(2021-05-12). VIDEO: Clash erupts between Palestinians, Zionist forces. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 12 (MNA) — Last night, clashes between Palestinian youth and the occupying Zionist forces have spread to the center of occupied Palestine.
(2021-05-12). Protest in Cape Town in solidarity with Palestinians. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 12 (MNA) — Hundreds of protesters marched through the streets of Cape Town in South Africa in solidarity with the Palestinian people.
(2021-05-12). Muna is Palestine, Yakub is Israel: The Untold Story of Sheikh Jarrah. dissidentvoice.org 
There are two separate Sheikh Jarrah stories — one read and watched in the news and another that receives little media coverage or due analysis. The obvious story is that of the nightly raids and violence meted out by Israeli police and Jewish extremists against Palestinians in the devastated East Jerusalem neighborhood. For weeks, thousands …
(2021-05-12). Biden Administration Blocking UN Cease-Fire Statement As Israel Bombs Gaza. popularresistance.org The Biden administration is reportedly blocking the release of a United Nations Security Council statement calling for an immediate cease-fire as Israel continues its devastating assault on the occupied Gaza Strip, killing dozens of Palestinians and injuring hundreds more. | According to Reuters, which cited anonymous diplomats and sources familiar with the Biden administration's strategy, the United States is "delaying" the U.N. Security Council's "efforts to issue a public statement on escalating tensions between Israel and the Palestinians because it could be harmful to behind-the-scenes efforts to end the vio…
(2021-05-12). Israel Bombardment Of Gaza Escalates. popularresistance.org The Israeli military has continued its bombardment of the besieged Gaza Strip early on Wednesday, targeting several areas after rockets were fired from the enclave. | It is the most intense airstrikes in Gaza since the bombardment in 2014. | Health authorities in Gaza said at least 35 Palestinians — including 10 children — were killed in Israeli air strikes on the Strip since late on Monday, after Hamas launched rockets from the coastal territory towards Israel. At least 233 others were injured. | At least five people in Israel have also been killed. | The rocket fire came after Hamas, which rules Gaz…
(2021-05-12). PODCAST: Stand with Palestine as Palestine Stands Together. liberationnews.org 
On today's "In the News" roundtable, Brian Becker, Esther Iverem, Nicole Roussell and Walter Smolarek discuss the assault being waged by the Israeli military on Palestinians following intense fascist attacks and ethnic cleansing efforts directed against Palestinian residents of Jerusalem by ultra-right settlers.
(2021-05-12). Stop Israeli attacks on Gaza. greenleft.org.au Twenty Palestinians, nine of them children, were killed in Israeli bombing attacks in the Gaza Strip on May 10, report Ali Abunimah, Maureen Clare Murphy and Tamara Nassar. Israeli forces reportedly moved tanks to the Gaza border on May 12 and have been bombing the city with white phosphorous.
(2021-05-12). Headlines for May 12, 2021. democracynow.org At Least 50 Palestinians Killed as Israeli Attacks Continue; Protests Call Out Israeli Crimes, Red Cross Warns COVID Cases "Exploding" in Asia as India Continues to Break New Records, Algeria Moves to Ban Unauthorized Protests as Pro-Democracy Movement Gains Steam, French Court Tosses Lawsuit from Agent Orange Victim Against Chemical Companies, Family of Andrew Brown Jr. Views More Footage of Police Killing, Confirms Shooting Was Unjustified, Ahmaud Arbery's Killers Plead Not Guilty to Federal Hate Crimes, Arizona Passes Law to Cut Voters from Early Mail-in Voting List, Liz Cheney Delivers Scathing Rebuke as GOP…
(2021-05-12). US Again Blocks UN Security Council Statement on Gaza, Jerusalem Violence. news.antiwar.com For the second time this week, the US blocked on Wednesday a statement from the UN Security Council on the ongoing Israeli violence against Palestinians. Media reports say 14 out of 15 of the UN Security Council members were in favor of the statement, and only the US opposed it. |
(2021-05-12). War Crimes Court 'Monitoring Developments' In West Bank. popularresistance.org The International Criminal Court's top prosecutor says she is keeping a close eye on developments in the West Bank, East Jerusalem, and Gaza, as Israeli forces and Palestinians engage in deadly clashes and retaliatory strikes. | In a tweet on Wednesday, the court's chief prosecutor, Fatou Bensouda, said she was concerned by developments in the region. | "I note with great concern the escalation of violence in the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, as well as in and around Gaza, and the possible commission of crimes under the Rome Statute," the prosecutor tweeted. | "My office will continue to monitor developmen…
(2021-05-12). Venezuela Condemns New Violent Actions Against the Palestinian People (Communiqué). orinocotribune.com 
The Foreign Affairs Minister of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela Jorge Arreaza reported, through a statement, that Venezuela expresses its strongest condemnation of Israel's new military actions against the Palestinian people, which have left at least 20 dead. | Through his official account on the social media network Twitter the senior official wrote: "Venezuela condemns the new violent actions against the Palestinian people by Israel, and calls upon the international community, reaffirming its historical position in defense of the sovereignty, independence, and self-determination of Palestine." | In the sta…
(2021-05-12). Saturday 5/15: Nakba 73 — We Will Return to Palestine. indybay.org 24th and Mission, 24th St BART and Valencia and Liberty between 20th and 21st Streets, San Francisco…
(2021-05-12). Saturday 5/15: San Francisco Protest for Palestine. indybay.org 16th and Valencia BART Station…
(2021-05-12). Final victory belongs to Palestine: Ghalibaf. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 12 (MNA) — Iranian Parliament Speaker said that martyrdom of former IRGC's Quds Force Commander Lt. Gen. Qassem Soleimani proved that motivation of resistance movement has been strengthened more than before.
(2021-05-12). 'UNSC cannot remain indifferent to Zionists atrocities'. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 12 (MNA) — UNSC cannot remain indifferent to the atrocities, and US should stop shielding Israel at UN, said ran's permanent Ambassador to the UN, criticizing the continuous attacks on Palestine by the Israeli regime.
(2021-05-12). Free Palestine! Stop the bombing! workers.org 
UNACpeace.org posted the following statement on May 11. The removal of Palestinian residents of the Sheikh Jarrah neighborhood in Jerusalem and the escalation of attacks by colonial settlers and Israeli forces are nothing short of ethnic cleansing. It is reminiscent of the Nakba, when Zionists took half of Palestine for . . . |
(2021-05-12). Rally calls for honest reporting of Israel's attacks on Palestine. greenleft.org.au Rachel Evans reports on a snap action outside the ABC offices to demand the media cover Israeli attacks on Palestinian communities in Sheikh Jarrah in East Jerusalem.
(2021-05-12). A BBC report on Gaza shows its disgraceful bias. thecanary.co The BBC's reporting on the situation in Gaza has been little Ongoing Israeli crimes in Gaza and Palestine: | Much of the world has been watching the situation in Israel and the occupied territories. As of 12pm on Wednesday 12 May, PA reported that Israeli air strikes had levelled two apartment towers in the Gaza Strip. Ham…
(2021-05-12). Break the Fear Barrier and Speak Up for Palestine. zcomm.org Saying the Palestinian issue is 'complex' is no excuse for not speaking up against Israeli crimes…
(2021-05-12). Israel's military continues airstrikes on Gaza as it prepares for an "indefinite" operation. wsws.org The scale of the high-tech bombardment makes clear that these latest attacks on Gaza by the most powerful military force in the region mark the start of Israel's fourth war on the besieged enclave.
(2021-05-12). Death toll in Israeli attack on Gaza rises to 56 amidst rising concerns over ground offensive. peoplesdispatch.org The Israeli military continued bombarding the Gaza strip in occupied Palestinian territory for the third consecutive day on Wednesday, May 12, mostly targeting civilians resident areas. Israel claimed it killed 16 members of Hamas, including the commander for Gaza. The Israel also targeted a high-rise residential building insid…
(2021-05-12). Bombing of Gaza created serious conditions in region: Zarif. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 12 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said that the criminal actions of the Zionist regime have intensified and created very serious conditions in the region.
(2021-05-12). Video: Israel's Savage Response to Gaza's Rockets. globalresearch.ca Visit and follow us on Instagram at @crg_globalresearch. Chaos is returning …
(2021-05-12). Biden Administration Reportedly Blocking UN Cease-Fire Statement as Israel Bombards Gaza. commondreams.org "The violence in Israel and Gaza must end," said U.S. Rep. Jamaal Bowman. "Congress and President Biden must act immediately. No one wins with war." | www.commondreams.org/sites/default/files/styles/cd_special_coverage/public/headline/thumbs/biden_israel_ceasefire_gaza.jpg …
(2021-05-12). Tel Aviv hit after Israel destroys Gaza buildings. zcomm.org Israel imposed collective punishment on Gaza by tightening its 14-year siege of the territory even further…
(2021-05-13). Workers and youth in Germany respond to the ICFI's May Day rally: "It's the same problems all over the world" wsws.org The World Socialist Web Site spoke to some of the workers and youth who participated from Germany about the launch of the International Workers Alliance of Rank-and-File Committees.
(2021-05-13). Netflix documentary Coded Bias promotes race and gender identity politics. wsws.org The Netflix documentary focuses on the "demographic" limitations of invasive technologies such as facial recognition systems.
(2021-05-13). Greek workers protest draconian employment legislation. wsws.org The anti-working-class labour bill will allow employers to increase the working day from a standard eight hours to 10 hours, without paying additional overtime.
(2021-05-13). Unite's sell-out pay deal at London United fuels anger among bus drivers. wsws.org The massive "no" vote registered at Park Royal, Stamford Brook and Shepherds Bush speaks to a growing mood of opposition to Unite's record of collusion.
(2021-05-13). Pentagon Not Clear on Regional Troop Presence Plans After Afghanistan Pullout. news.antiwar.com Since President Biden announced his plans to pull combat troops out of Afghanistan, US military officials have said they plan to keep assets in the region so the US could maintain the ability to bomb targets in the country. But it's not clear where US forces could be deployed. | David Helvey, acting assistant secretary of defense for Indo-Pacific Affairs, "T…
(2021-05-12). Israel Kills Dozens in Gaza. zcomm.org Impose "Constant War" on Palestinian Residents of Jerusalem…
(2021-05-12). UNICEF Warns of Looming 'Full-Scale War' as Israel Continues Bombing of Gaza. commondreams.org "We are on the brink of a full-scale war," warned UNICEF executive director Henrietta Fore. "In any war, children—all children—suffer first and suffer most." | www.commondreams.org/sites/default/files/styles/cd_special_coverage/public/headline/thumbs/looming-full-scale-war-gaza-bombing.jpg …
(2021-05-12). Israeli Army Targets Hamas Military Leadership After Failing To Stop Rocket Fire From Gaza (Photos, Videos). southfront.org 
Israel Air Force airplane F-16 D 'Barak Cobra'prepares for take off. June 28 2010. Photo by Ofer Zidon/Flash90 | After failing to stop rocket fire from the Gaza Strip, the Israeli military began targeting military commanders of the Hamas Movement. | On May 12th, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) announced that they had assassinated members of Hamas's General Staff Forum in a series of strikes on Gaza City and Khan Younis. | The military said that the Palestinian commanders were assassinated as apart of a "joint operation" with…
(2021-05-12). Casualties Reported After Gaza Factions Fired More Than 150 Rockets In Response To Israeli Strikes (Videos, Photos). southfront.org 
On May 12, the Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing of the Hamas Movement, launched over a hundred rockets…
(2021-05-12). Israel Took Down Another Tower In Gaza After Strikes On Its Naval Gas Platform (Videos). southfront.org 
Hamas rocket unit. Illustrative image. | On May 12, the Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing of the Hamas Movement, attacked an Israeli natural gas platform off the coast of the Gaza Strip. | In a statement, the Palestinian armed faction said the naval platform was targeted with a "barrage of rockets," without providing any additional information. | After the attack, a spokesman for oil producer Chevron told Reuters that the company had shut down and depressurized the Tamar natural gas platform after receiving i…
(2021-05-12). Gaza Clashes: Israeli Military Sustained First Causality In Hamas ATGM Strike (Videos). southfront.org 
Hamas tank-hunters. Illustrative image. | On May 12, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) sustained their first causality since the outbreak of the clashes with Palestinian factions in the Gaza Strip. | An Israeli soldier was killed and two others were severely injured when their SUV was hit by an anti-tank guided missile, reportedly a Russian-made Kornet-E, while it was passing on a road to the north of Gaza. | In a statement, the Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing of the Hamas Movement, claimed responsibility fo…
(2021-05-12). Gaza Death Toll Mounts as Israel Vows Further Escalation. news.antiwar.com Israel continued its bombardment of the besieged Gaza Strip through Tuesday and into Wednesday morning as the death toll continues to mount.
(2021-05-12). Gaza Death Toll Mounts, 67 Dead, Including 17 Children. news.antiwar.com Israel continued its bombardment of the besieged Gaza Strip through Tuesday and into Wednesday morning as the death toll continues to mount. So far,
(2021-05-12). Gaza Death Toll Mounts, 53 Dead, Including 14 Children. news.antiwar.com Israel continued its bombardment of the besieged Gaza Strip through Tuesday and into Wednesday morning as the death toll continues to mount.
(2021-05-12). US Refuses to Condemn Israeli Airstrikes That Killed Palestinian Children. news.antiwar.com Unsurprisingly, Biden administration officials have failed to condemn Israeli airstrikes in Gaza that killed Palestinian children.
(2021-05-12). Economics of the new cold war and US 'super imperialism' with economist Michael Hudson. thegrayzone.com The Grayzone's Max Blumenthal and Ben Norton interview world-renowned economist Michael Hudson on his concept of American "super imperialism" and the economics of the new cold war on China and Russia. In this wide-ranging discussion on the Moderate Rebels podcast, Hudson addresses US sanctions on Venezuela and Iran, the policies of the Joe Biden administration, Beijing's economic model, cryptocurrencies, and dedollarization — the potential end to the dollar as the global reserve currency. Transcript Ben Norton 0: 03 Hello everyone, I'm …
(2021-05-12). Colonial Pipeline Failure Shows Electric Cars and Solar Panels are Key to US Security; How Petroleum Uncertainty Fueled World Wars. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — The Colonial pipeline hack has interrupted gasoline supplies brought from Texas to the Southeast. People are hoarding, and long gasoline lines are forming reminiscent of the 1970s, and some gas stations are closing for lack of supplies. The problems are likely temporary. Colonial was targeted by a ransom-ware attack, wherein …
(2021-05-12). The Corona Crisis: Has "Depopulation" Already Begun? globalresearch.ca Visit and follow us on Instagram at @crg_globalresearch. Remember Bill Gates'…
(2021-05-12). Uprising Across the Global South. orinocotribune.com 
By Nicholas Ayala — May 11, 2021 | For the past week massive uprisings in Colombia have captured international attention. The scale of the unrest has been so large and vocal that long-time allies to the Duque regime have been forced to speak up. The US released a statement saying "citizens in democratic countries have the unquestionable right to protest peacefully" but that "Violence and vandalism is an abuse of that right." After claiming that the protesters were guilty of some of the violence they then stated "we continue to support the Colombian government's efforts to address the current situation" and t…
(2021-05-12). Insider View: The Tragedy of the U.S. Deep State. strategic-culture.org Pepe Escobar explains why Henry Kissinger must have lost the diplomatic plot. | Henry Kissinger, 97, Henry the K. for those he keeps close, is either a Delphic oracle-style strategic thinker or a certified war criminal for those kept not so close. | He now seems to have been taking time off his usual Divide and Rule stock in trade — advising the combo behind POTUS, a.k.a. Crash Test Dummy — to emit some realpolitik pearls of wisdom. | At a recent
(2021-05-12). Pictures of a Ukrainian Dream. globalresearch.ca Visit and follow us on Instagram at @crg_globalresearch. Picture yourself about …
(2021-05-12). CODEPINK Holds Mother's Day Peace Rally at Golden Gate. indybay.org Continued killing in Afghanistan and other issues protested…
(2021-05-12). OPINION: The Unsung Power of DREAMer Entrepreneurs. latinorebels.com As an undocumented immigrant, becoming my own boss was a necessity.
(2021-05-12). Venezuela's popular Democracy under siege: A conversation with Elías Jaua. mronline.org 
Chavez's former Vice President and long-time minister talks about the internal dynamics of the Bolivarian process. | May 12, 2021 | Exchange…
(2021-05-12). Venezuela's Supreme Court Authorizes Leopoldo López Extradition Request from Spain. orinocotribune.com This Tuesday, May 11, the Criminal Cassation Chamber of Venezuela's Supreme Court of Justice (TSJ) admitted a request to the government of Spain for the extradition of the fugitive from the Venezuelan justice, Leopoldo López Mendoza, leader of the extreme right-wing political party Popular Will (Voluntad Popular). | The extradition request was executed for the fulfillment of the remainder of the right-wing politician's sentence to be served in Venezuela, which is eight years, six months, 25 days and 12 hours. | López was convicted of committing the crimes of inciting arson, inciting damages, public instigation, a…
(2021-05-12). Stop legal lynchings!Remember George Stinney Jr. workers.org 
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled April 22 that juveniles — those under the age of 18 — are not exempt from spending the rest of their lives in prison with no hope of parole. (See WW article, workers.org/2021/05/56175/) This once again exposes the hypocrisy of the U.S. claiming to be . . . |
(2021-05-12). Stop legal lynchings!/Remember George Stinney Jr. workers.org The U.S. Supreme Court ruled April 22 that juveniles — those under the age of 18 — are not exempt from spending the rest of their lives in prison with no hope of parole. (See WW article, workers.org/2021/05/56175/) This once again exposes the hypocrisy of the U.S. claiming to be . . . |
(2021-05-12). Israel's Aggressive Actions Are Indefensible. globalresearch.ca Visit and follow us on Instagram at @crg_globalresearch. The 'Israeli'-provoked violence …
(2021-05-12). Why Are Gates and Pentagon Releasing "Gene Edited" (GMO) Mosquitoes in Florida Keys? globalresearch.ca Visit and follow us on Instagram at @crg_globalresearch. Despite strong resident …
(2021-05-12). China on the Horizon as 'World's Pharmacy'. Sinopharm's Covid Vaccine. globalresearch.ca Visit and follow us on Instagram at @crg_globalresearch. The World Health …
(2021-05-12). Biden's talk of vaccine IP waiver is political theater. zcomm.org America's Left and developing nations ravaged by the pandemic back the proposal but developed world drug manufacturers balk…
(2021-05-12). Tax on Amazon's Pandemic Profits Could Pay to Vaccinate 580 Million People Worldwide: Oxfam. commondreams.org "This country will never achieve a fair and equitable recovery from Covid-19 if we continue to have a system where corporations and the wealthy get richer while everyone else is left behind," said Oxfam. | www.commondreams.org/sites/default/files/styles/cd_special_coverage/public/headline/thumbs/tax_bezos.jpg …
(2021-05-12). Friday 5/21: Anti-Chevron Day Protest at Richmond Refinery. indybay.org Chevron Richmond Refinery, | Castro St. entrance — Street parking in Point Richmond (the other side of I-580); please allow up to 15 minutes to walk to the gate.
(2021-05-12). Mayo Clinic again receives top honors for high-quality patient care. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Eleven? hospitals across?Mayo Clinic?received star ratings from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) for Overall Hospital Quality. Six of the 11 hospitals earned five stars — the best score possible. The national average is 3 of 5 stars. The star rating provides patients with information about multiple dimensions of quality …
(2021-05-12). Communists of China and Britain discuss Marxism. challenge-magazine.org In a high-level meeting at the beginning of the month, leading Communists from China and Britain spent more than two hours discussing Marxism past, present and future. The online talks took place at the invitation of the International Department of the Communist Party of China (CPC) and its Vice-Minister Guo Yezhou. The Communist Party of Britain was represented by General Secretary Robert Griffiths, Chair Liz Payne, International Secretary John Foster and Political Committee member Ben Chacko.
(2021-05-12). In defence of Metabolic Rift Theory. mronline.org 
One Marxist line of inquiry into environmental problems has outshone all others in creativity and productivity: the theory of the metabolic rift. | May 12, 2021 | Commentary…
(2021-05-12). The Left Unites in Peru: Pedro Castillo Gains the Support of Verónika Mendoza. orinocotribune.com By Carlos Noriega — May 9, 2021 | Four weeks before the June 6 run-off election, the Peruvian left have united and close to an agreement to promote a "government of change" headed by the professor and trade unionist Pedro Castillo, who is facing the right-wing Keiko Fujimori, daughter and political heir of the imprisoned ex-dictator Alberto Fujimori.The Peru Libre party, which defines itself as Marxist-Leninist and is running Castillo's candidacy, and the progressive coalition Together for Peru, which in the first round had Verónika Mendoza as its candidate, have signed a political pact to support Castillo's…
(2021-05-12). India: Las causas de la catástrofe. globalizacion.ca Es difícil exagerar la propagación de la Covid-19 en India. WhatsApp no para de transmitir mensajes sobre tal o cual amistad o familiar contagiada con el virus, mientras que los mensajes de rabia explican cómo el gobierno central ha fallado…
(2021-05-12). Venezuela to Hold Regional Elections as Opposition Groups Signal Intent to Participate. venezuelanalysis.com President Nicolás Maduro said US-backed Juan Guaidó's call for dialogue was a desperate attempt to avoid being marginalized.
(2021-05-12). Congresswoman Jayapal Misses the Mark by Saying Biden Deserves an 'A' Grade. counterpunch.org It's the job of progressive advocates and activists to tell inconvenient truths, without sugarcoating or cheerleading. To effectively confront the enormous problems facing our country and world, progressives need to soberly assess everything — good, bad and mixed. Yet last week, the chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, Pramila Jayapal, made headlines when she graded
(2021-05-12). Congresswoman Jayapal Misses the Mark. indybay.org No way does Biden deserve an "A"
(2021-05-12). Taliban overrun district near Kabul: report. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 12 (MNA) — Taliban have reportedly overrun a key district in Wardak province, near Kabul.
(2021-05-12). Taliban Captured Another District Near Kabul Ahead Nationwide Ceasefire. southfront.org 
Taliban fighters during "Operation al-Khandagh" | On May 11th, the Taliban imposed control of the Nirkh district in the province of Wardak after a fierce battle with Afghan government forces. | In a statement, the Afghan Ministry of Interior claimed that security forces had performed a "tactical retreat" after inflicting heavy losses on the Taliban. Nirkh is located less than 40 kilometers away from the country's capital Kabul. | The Taliban said that its fighters had captured the district compound, police center, intelli…
(2021-05-12). Military Situation In Afghanistan On May 12, 2021 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | On May 12, an Islam Qala customs worker was shot dead by unidentified gunmen in Kohsan district of Herat province | On May 11, ISIS took responsibility for the IED attack on police patrol in Bostan area of Kabul city | On May 11, clashes between Taliban and the government forces continued in the north of Logar province | On May 12, Afghanistan Chief of Staff of Armed Forces and acting defense minister, General Yasin Zia visited Baghlan province to assess the current…
(2021-05-12). No, Biden's Not Banning Burgers – But Meat is a Real Climate Problem. indybay.org This article goes into detail about the misconceptions created by right winged politicians in regards to Biden's expectation to meet the Green New Deal.
(2021-05-12). Journalist Craig Murray sentenced to eight months imprisonment. wsws.org The prominent defender of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has been found guilty of contempt of court for his reporting on the 2020 trial of former Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond.
(2021-05-12). Worse Than the Dreyfuss Affair: the Persecution of Julian Assange. counterpunch.org It may appear unnecessary to repeat the truism that democracy depends on transparency and accountability, and yet, how often has the democratic order been betrayed by our leaders in the recent past? How often have the media abandoned their watchdog function, how often have they simply accepted the role of an echo-chamber for the powerful,
(2021-05-12). What's up With the Herd? ips-dc.org The problem with the current pandemic is that we don't know if we're coming or going. It's as if we're swimming far from shore, overwhelmed by one wave after another, and we're unsure if we're heading toward land or away from it. | China was the early face of COVID-19, but it hasn't faced many infections since last spring. Europe, like the United States, has experienced successive outbreaks. Brazil continues to be hit hard while Turkey is only now seeing a reduction of cases from a mid-April surge. Thailand and Cambodia are only now dealing with their first major upticks in the disease. | But the real surprise ha…
(2021-05-12). Sacred Bones: Caste and COVID-19 in Delhi's crematoriums. mronline.org 
With an unprecedented volume of dead bodies, Brahmins and workers from other castes are working side by side in the crematoriums of Delhi. But caste defines every choice made among the pyres. | May 12, 2021…
(2021-05-12). Mismanagement of the COVID-19 crisis increases food insecurity in India and Brazil. peoplesdispatch.org Food insecurity has worsened across the world during this pandemic with countries like India and Brazil exhibiting systemic failure, forcing people to depend on voluntarism…
(2021-05-12). Food and Housing Hardship Over the COVID-19 Recession. cepr.net The COVID-19 pandemic has caused historic economic pain and hardship for families and households in the US. But much of this pain has been felt unevenly across the country. The pandemic has exacerbated existing hardships for Black, Hispanic, and single-parent households. This brief looks at food and housing insecurity from April 23, 2020, to March …
(2021-05-12). Johnson announces next stage in reopening economy as Covid variants spread in UK. wsws.org Johnson authorised moving to Stage 3 as part of his "irreversible" roadmap to end lockdown.
(2021-05-12). In Philippines, death of COVID-19-infected political detainee reveals plight of prisoners. peoplesdispatch.org 59-year-old Joseph Canlas was arrested on March 30 in the latest wave of repression by the Rodrigo Duterte regime. His death has brought national attention to the plight of inmates held in prisons in the Philippines…
(2021-05-12). Evictions, hunger, wage theft: pandemic triple threat to workers. workers.org 
It's hard to put food on the table when you don't have a home where you can put the table. The poorest workers in the United States — disproportionately people of color — rent their homes. During the current COVID pandemic, millions of them are at risk of losing their . . . |
(2021-05-12). Public Health and the Triumph of Irrationality. counterpunch.org 
It's been inspiring to see how the nation has pulled together to stop the spread of COVID-19. It's also been puzzling, however, in that it's so out of character with the attitude Americans have otherwise taken to issues of public health. According to a recent article in the New York Times, cancer killed almost twice
(2021-05-12). China Urges the US to Lift Sanctions Against Venezuela. orinocotribune.com The government of China demanded an end to the coercive measures of the United States administration against Venezuela, calling the unilateral sanctions illegal and highlighting that the coercive measures were intensified amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, despite the fact that the sanctions are violating human rights. | China's position was ratified by the spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Hua Chunying, who pointed out that while Washington presents itself as a defender of legal guarantees and human rights, it nonetheless is intensifying its illegal measures, not only against Venezuela, but also agains…
(2021-05-12). The Covidian Cult and The Higher Breeders. indybay.org Back in October 2020, the author wrote an essay entitled "The Covidian Cult" (1), in which he described the so-called "New Normal" as a global totalitarian ideological movement. Developments over the past six months have proven the accuracy of this analogy. Health preservation takes the place of human dignity!
(2021-05-12). Iran coronavirus update: 16k news cases, 366 deaths. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 12 (MNA) — According to the Iranian Health Ministry, 16,409 new COVID-19 infections have been detected across the country in the past 24 hours.
(2021-05-12). 'Sometimes I Miss the Lockdown'. thenation.com 'Sometimes I Miss the Lockdown'
(2021-05-12). The other Private Eye news the PM will hate. thecanary.co 
On Wednesday 12 May, Private Eye shared the story of Boris Johnson having an unpaid debt. But it also pointed to another damning fact. The timing is pertinent. Because Johnson has just announced a public inquiry into his government's handling of the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. And Private Eye's figures should be central to it. | Bailiffs knocking on 10 Downing Street's door?: | As PA reported, Johnson has an outstanding court judgment for a debt of £535. A search of the database shows the "unsatisfied record" registered to the prime minister at "10 Downing Street". The date of the judgment, whi…
(2021-05-12). Children also face long-term effects of COVID-19. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Long-term effects of COVID-19 infection are affecting the health of some children and teens, as well as adults. While most children with COVID-19 infection have mild symptoms or have no symptoms at all, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says anyone who has had COVID-19 ? even if the illness was mild or if …
(2021-05-12). Preventive screening during COVID-19 pandemic leads to early diagnosis of treatable breast cancer. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, health care providers have been concerned about a growing number of patients delaying or skipping preventive screenings because they have been hesitant to see their health care provider. Experts have stressed that it's not only safe to come in for preventive screenings, but also it's important to avoid future health problems …
(2021-05-12). HEPA filter reduces airborne respiratory particles generated during exercise that can transmit viruses. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — A pair of Mayo Clinic studies shed light on something that is typically difficult to see with the eye: respiratory aerosols. Such aerosol particles of varying sizes are a common component of breath, and they are a typical mode of transmission for respiratory viruses like COVID-19 to spread to other people and …
(2021-05-12). The Heat: COVID-19 in India, Brazil and U.S. america.cgtn.com 
While some countries have already approved vaccinating teenagers, others are still struggling to get their hands on the shots.
(2021-05-12). Mayo Clinic Q&A podcast: Ramping up COVID-19 vaccination rate in race against virus. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org COVID-19 cases are falling in the U.S. because 245 million doses of one of the available COVID-19 vaccines have been administered, according to Dr. Gregory Poland, an infectious diseases expert and head of Mayo Clinic's Vaccine Research Group. "But at the same time, there are still people who need more information about the safety and the value …
(2021-05-12). World Health Organization declares B.1.617, first identified in India, the fourth variant of concern. wsws.org The designation is used for those mutations that have demonstrated to be more contagious, deadly, or resistant to the COVID-19 vaccines currently being employed.
(2021-05-12). Mayo Clinic to offer more walk-in COVID-19 vaccination clinics in Rochester. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Mayo Clinic held a walk-in COVID-19 vaccine clinic in Rochester on Wednesday, May 5. At this clinic, one patient shared why he came in to get the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine. Watch: Patient discusses why he chose to get the COVID-19 vaccine. youtu.be/ORLLLOOJ7eg Journalists: Broadcast-quality soundbites and b-roll of the Mayo Clinic walk-in COVID-19 …
(2021-05-12). Can President Biden's planned Waiving of Covid Vaccination Patents: begin a grassroots movement against Big Pharma? juancole.com Southwest Harbor, Maine (Special to Informed Comment) — When the Biden Administration announced it would no longer oppose suspension of Trade Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) standards regarding production of COVID vaccines and therapies, there was joy in the world health lobby and anguish in the big pharma camp. Understandable as these reactions …
(2021-05-12). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Mammograms and COVID-19 vaccine. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: A friend of mine shared that she went for her annual mammogram last week. At the appointment, she was asked whether she had been vaccinated for COVID-19 and had experienced any changes in her breasts. I recently received my first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. Although I feel fine, I'm wondering if there …
(2021-05-12). Mayo Clinic adds state-by-state vaccination rates, national trends to COVID-19 Resource Center. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. ? Mayo Clinic data scientists have added a vaccination tracker to Mayo's COVID-19 Resource Center, with state-by-state data and trends, so users can follow the COVID-19 vaccine rollout in all 50 states, compare progress on one- and two-shot vaccinations, and receive Mayo Clinic guidance on what the trends mean for summer travel and …
(2021-05-12). Second Stage Terror Wars. dissidentvoice.org 
We'll know our disinformation program is complete when everything the American public believes is false. — William Casey, CIA Director, February. 1981 It is well known that the endless U.S. war on terror was overtly launched following the mass murders of September 11, 2001 and the linked anthrax attacks. The invasion of Afghanistan and the …
(2021-05-12). When will COVID-19 vaccines be available for children? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Anyone 16 and older is now approved to be vaccinated for COVID-19, but researchers hope to open up vaccinations for those under 16 soon. Clinical trials for the Pfizer vaccine with children ages 12-15 have shown promising results. "In the last month or so we have seen Pfizer release some really exciting data in the …
(2021-05-12). Colombia se levanta contra el neoliberalismo de guerra. globalizacion.ca "Aquí si no te mueres por covid te matan de hambre o de bala", vociferaba una manifestante veinteañera a un micrófono extranjero condensando en una frase al voleo el nudo central del paro que se volvió estallido social. | Si la…
(2021-05-12). Unanswered Questions Regarding Covid Vaccine Injuries and Reported Deaths. globalresearch.ca Visit and follow us on Instagram at @crg_globalresearch. The Defender first …
(2021-05-12). SEP (Sri Lanka) to hold online meeting on COVID-19 catastrophe in India. wsws.org The online meeting will discuss the necessity for the political intervention of the working class to combat the criminal response of the Indian ruling class to the pandemic.
(2021-05-12). Failed Leadership, Gross Inequality, and History of Ignored Warnings Allowed Pandemic's Deadly Spiral: Global Panel. commondreams.org "The combination of poor strategic choices, unwillingness to tackle inequalities, and an uncoordinated system created a toxic cocktail which allowed the pandemic to turn into a catastrophic human crisis." | www.commondreams.org/sites/default/files/styles/cd_special_coverage/public/headline/thumbs/covidfeb2020.jpg …
(2021-05-12). Mismanagement of the COVID-19 Crisis Increases Food Insecurity in India and Brazil. zcomm.org With leaders in both countries refusing to accept the urgency of the situation before them, marginalized populations already struggling are having to fight a dual fight: against the virus and against hunger…
(2021-05-12). Colombia: 12 Wounded in Shooting Targeting Indigenous Minga. orinocotribune.com 
Twelve members of an indigenous Minga were injured, at least four with serious bullet wounds, after being shot by armed men in plain clothing on Sunday afternoon in the city of Cali, Valle del Cauca, during the 12th day of mass mobilizations. | In an evening
(2021-05-12). Duque's Lightning Visit to Cali & the Stark Contrast with How He Addressed Venezuelans. orinocotribune.com The president of Colombia, Iván Duque, made a lightning visit early morning on Monday, May 10, to the city of Cali, the epicenter of the protests that have been going on in Colombia since April 28. The president stayed in Cali for hardly four hours to meet with the security council established there in the aftermath of the paramilitary attacks perpetrated against an indigenous minga [community reunion]. | On May 9, Duque was emphatic that he had no intention of visiting the capital of Valle del Cauca department; however, eventually he yielded to the pressure from the members of his Democratic Center party. At 3: 4…
(2021-05-12). Salt Lake City activists fighting for community control of police, end to attacks on homeless encampments. fightbacknews.org Salt Lake City, UT — As the struggle for community control of the police rages on, Salt Lake City Police have been displacing homeless residents in order to gentrify the downtown and west Salt Lake areas. | Last Tuesday, May 4, the police were called to an encampment and immediately went after Carl Moore, a local activist, who is also indigenous. Moore was choked and slammed into a car by Clinton Fox, the same officer who murdered Patrick Harmon in the summer of 2017. | When Fox was asked by activists how he slept after killing Harmon, a homeless Black man, he boasted "Like a baby." In that same month, Salt…
(2021-05-12). Salt Lake City activists fighting for community control of police, end to attacks on homeless encampments. fightbacknews.org Salt Lake City, UT — As the struggle for community control of the police rages on, Salt Lake City Police have been displacing homeless residents in order to gentrify the downtown and west Salt Lake areas. | Last Tuesday, May 4, the police were called to an encampment and immediately went after Carl Moore, a local activist, who is also indigenous. Moore was choked and slammed into a car by Clinton Fox, the same officer who murdered Patrick Harmon in the summer of 2017. | When Fox was asked by activists how he slept after killing Harmon, a homeless Black man, he boasted "Like a baby." In that same month, Salt…
(2021-05-12). Appleton, WI: Fox Valley communities celebrate May Day. fightbacknews.org Appleton, WI – On May 1, over 40 people gathered in downtown Appleton at Houdini Plaza to commemorate International Workers' Day, or May Day. There were speeches from multiple local organizations. The Appleton Students for a Democratic Society, Wisconsin Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression, Freedom Road Socialist Organization, Sunrise Appleton, Fox Valley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, AFT Local 6511, Wisconsin Bail Out People Movement, and United Action Oshkosh joined together for this important holiday. | Union power, indigenous rights, ending corporate greed, smashing capitalism and celeb…
(2021-05-12). What Kind of People Associate with an Alleged Pedophile? dissidentvoice.org Why are Cindy Blackstock, Charles Taylor, Pearl Eliadis, Murray Sinclair and Thomas Mulcair publicly associating themselves with alleged pedophile Alan Dershowitz? Why are the indigenous advocate, philosopher, human rights lawyer, former senator and former NDP leader supporting the anti-Palestinian lobby's bid to crush a small left-wing Toronto restaurant? Why have they offered their names to …
(2021-05-12). China's Air Force Fields J-10 Fighter Jet With Indigenous Engine. southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | China's People's Liberation Army Air Force has received Chengdu J-10 jets powered by indigenous engines for operational service. | ICYMI, this photo published on the website of China's state radio broadcaster is confirmation the Chengdu J-10C powered by the indigenous WS-10B turbofan is in PLAAF service, suggesting China has sufficient confidence in the engine to use it on single-engined types — Mike Yeo Ê&ugr…
(2021-05-12). Overall CPI Up 0.8 Percent in April Driven by Post-Pandemic Bounce Back. cepr.net This is a compilation of Dean Baker's quick-take analysis of the monthly Consumer Price Index (CPI) over Twitter. Follow @DeanBaker13 on Twitter to get his quick-take analysis of government data immediately upon release. Overall, this story is largely as predicted. There was a major bounce back in areas like airfares, car insurance, and hotels (up 8.8 percent). A temporary …
(2021-05-12). Vaccine Production and Open Source Technology. counterpunch.org Since the Biden administration announced its decision to support a motion at the WTO to waive patent rights on vaccines for the duration of the pandemic, we have been deluged with statements by experts telling us that this cannot possibly increase vaccine production. The argument is that everyone who can produce vaccines is already producing
(2021-05-12). Despite Urgent Need for Green Recovery, World's Cities Woefully Underfunded to Fight Climate Emergency. commondreams.org "There is an opportunity here for cities to access funding and to implement climate projects focused on increasing resilience, protecting the most vulnerable and building an equitable and fair society," said the Carbon Disclosure Project of the recovery from the pandemic. | www.commondreams.org/sites/default/files/styles/cd_special_coverage/public/headline/thumbs/riodejaneiroflood.jpg …
(2021-05-12). Dear Employers: People Don't Want to Work for Starvation Wages. commondreams.org "There's no 'labor shortage'—just a shortage of people who will work for starvation wages, especially during a pandemic that's hit low-wage workers the hardest." | www.commondreams.org/sites/default/files/styles/cd_special_coverage/public/views-article/thumbs/nowhiring.jpg …
(2021-05-12). The Tax Protests in Colombia. zcomm.org As long as there are income disparities and class disparities in Colombia, and the pandemic continues to put people in financial jeopardy, the unrest will likely continue…
(2021-05-12). Art Against Drones. dissidentvoice.org 
At the High Line, a popular tourist attraction in New York City, visitors to the West side of Lower Manhattan ascend above street level to what was once an elevated freight train line and is now a tranquil and architecturally intriguing promenade. Here walkers enjoy a park-like openness; with fellow strollers they experience urban beauty, …
(2021-05-12). Art Against Drones. zcomm.org "Untitled (drone)" is meant to animate questions "about the use of drones, surveillance, and targeted killings in places far and near"
(2021-05-12). Stacey Abrams' New Novel While Justice Sleeps to Be Adapted for Television. thegrapevine.theroot.com 
A brand new book from Stacey Thee Abrams will be headed to a small screen near us soon, The Root has learned.
(2021-05-12). 3 NYPD Officers Indicted in Tow Truck Scheme; Officer Allegedly Used N-Word and Pointed Gun at Black People for Laughs. theroot.com 
Somebody get Martin Scorsese on the line; I got a movie idea I want to pitch.
(2021-05-12). An unsustainable burden of debt afflicts the peoples of Sub-Saharan Africa. Part 5. mronline.org 
In Sub-Saharan Africa, where health spending and human development levels are in a dramatic state, there is a stronger case than ever for unilateral suspensions of debt payments based on arguments recognized in international law; such as state of necessity and fundamental change of circumstances. | May 12, 2021…
(2021-05-12). Colombia's Leaders Want to Stain Their Country with the Blood of the Working Class. counterpunch.org 
According to Temblores and Indepaz, two human rights organizations that have been tracking reports of police violence, from April 28 to May 8, the violent actions of the state security forces resulted in the death of at least 47 people, the arbitrary detention of 963 people, 28 victims of eye-related injuries, and 12 victims of sexual violence. In total, they registered 1,876 cases of police violence.
(2021-05-12). Tina Turner, Jay-Z, and Finally…LL Cool J Will Be Inducted Into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. thegrapevine.theroot.com 
Everybody, it's time to celebrate the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2021!
(2021-05-12). Judge Rules Derek Chauvin Could Face Longer Sentencing Since He Treated George Floyd With 'Particular Cruelty'. theroot.com 
When former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was found guilty of the murder in the death of George Floyd, there was slight relief but one nagging question in the back of many our minds: "OK, but what's the sentence going to be?" While there was, and still is, concern that Chauvin will face the lightest…
(2021-05-12). Mothers of disappeared children march across Mexico demanding their return. peoplesdispatch.org 
In Mexico, Mothers' Day is celebrated on May 10. However, mothers of disappeared children claim that "they have nothing to celebrate on this day." For the past ten years, since 2012, groups of these mothers have been protesting on this day, demanding that the government authorities help them find the truth about the whereabouts of their daughters and sons, and get justice for them. On Monday May 10, thousands of mothers marched in various cities across Mexico to remember their missing daughters and sons, and to remind the state of its outstanding debt to find them. | In the capital, Mexico City, under the banner…
(2021-05-12). Mothers of disappeared children march across Mexico demanding their return. peoplesdispatch.org 
In Mexico, Mothers' Day is celebrated on May 10. However, mothers of disappeared children claim that "they have nothing to celebrate on this day." For the past ten years, since 2012, groups of these mothers have been protesting on this day, demanding that the government authorities help them find the truth about the whereabouts of their daughters and sons, and get justice for them. On Monday May 10, thousands of mothers marched in various cities across Mexico to remember their missing daughters and sons, and to remind the state of its outstanding debt to find them. | In the capital, Mexico City, under the banner…
(2021-05-12). Joe Budden Fires Podcast Co-Hosts Rory and Mal In Fiery Rant: 'You Can Sue, You're Going to Lose!'. thegrapevine.theroot.com 
Well, that escalated quickly.
(2021-05-12). Republicans Woke Up and Chose Violence, Jazzy Jeff'd Liz Cheney From Her Leadership Position. theroot.com 
Let's play a game for a second. |
(2021-05-12). Federal Militarization of Law Enforcement Must End. aclu.org 
The federal government arms local police forces in the United States with weapons of war. A program called "1033," for the section of the
(2021-05-12). Why the Pentagon Budget Never Goes Down: Joe Biden's First 100 Days Were a Pentagon Prize. juancole.com 
By Mandy Smithberger | — ( Tomdispatch.com) — The first 100 days of President Joe Biden's administration have come and gone. While somewhat exaggerated, that milestone is normally considered the honeymoon period for any new president. Buoyed by a recent election triumph and inauguration, he's expected to be at the peak of his power when …
(2021-05-12). Biden budget would give $1.3 billion more to the Israeli military than to the global climate response. therealnews.com 
According to Left Flank Veterans, a group of anti-war veterans, Biden's spending priorities indicate that the president thinks "preserving apartheid is more important than fighting climate change."
(2021-05-12). Berlin's rent cap law changed people's lives. Then landlords, vulture capitalists, and Merkel's party killed it. therealnews.com 
With support from landlord associations, property speculators, and Angela Merkel's party coalition, Germany's Constitutional Court overturned a local rent cap law that helped make Berlin one of the rare affordable metropolises. Now activists are calling for radical action.
(2021-05-12). Colombia's Leaders Want to Stain Their Country with the Blood of the Working Class. counterpunch.org According to Temblores and Indepaz, two human rights organizations that have been tracking reports of police violence, from April 28 to May 8, the violent actions of the state security forces resulted in the death of at least 47 people, the arbitrary detention of 963 people, 28 victims of eye-related injuries, and 12 victims of sexual violence. In total, they registered 1,876 cases of police violence.
(2021-05-12). Colombia: State terror won't stop the struggle. workers.org 
Since April 28, workers in Colombia have been waging a general strike. The strike was provoked by the third of three recent tax "reforms" imposed by the right-wing government of President Iván Duque. The new taxes squeeze workers at both ends, by raising taxes on personal income and charging sales . . . |
(2021-05-12). "Super Thursday" Elections in the UK. counterpunch.org 
Labour's most prominent defeat was in the election for a new MP for Hartlepool. Labour held this seat since it was created in 1974 (including 2017 and 2019, when Jeremy Corbyn was party leader), but the Tories won Hartlepool after a 16-point swing— notwithstanding 11 years of Tory austerity, and a Tory leader who is a proven liar with a long-standing reputation for sleaze and corruption.
(2021-05-12). New York Attorney General Tish James Is Gunning for the NRA and She Just Got Her 1st Kill. theroot.com 
A federal judge dismissed the National Rifle Association's bankruptcy case Tuesday, noting that it wasn't filed in good faith as the gun rights group and the backbone of America's violent history only filed the suit because they were afraid of Tish James. |
(2021-05-12). Gustavo Petro: 'The End of the Neoliberal Model in Colombia is Coming'. orinocotribune.com 
The former mayor of Bogotá and candidate for president, Gustavo Petro, analyzed the political and social crisis that Colombia is going through, where at least 379 have disappeared, and at least 20 deaths have been recorded, following more than nine days of protests against the government of Iván Duque. He denounced the transformation of young urban protesters into "military targets." | Petro assured Colombians that "the end of the neoliberal model in Colombia is coming" while indicating that "the public policies of Duque have exhausted the patience of Colombian society." | The candidate for the presidency of Colo…
(2021-05-12). For the Love of You: After a Year in Lockdown, These Black-Owned Brands Have the Gift of Self-Care on Lock. theglowup.theroot.com 
After over a year of isolation, largely indoor living and ever-blurring boundaries between home and work (what is this "work-life balance" you speak of?), you're likely in need of a little care right now. And while things may be looking brighter, warmer, and hopefully a little bit healthier, you may not know where to…
(2021-05-12). Black Tech Green Money Joins the Black Effect Podcast Network. theroot.com 
Since its launch last summer, AfroTech's
(2021-05-12). "Super Thursday" Elections in the UK. counterpunch.org 
Labour's most prominent defeat was in the election for a new MP for Hartlepool. Labour held this seat since it was created in 1974 (including 2017 and 2019, when Jeremy Corbyn was party leader), but the Tories won Hartlepool after a 16-point swing— notwithstanding 11 years of Tory austerity, and a Tory leader who is a proven liar with a long-standing reputation for sleaze and corruption.
(2021-05-12). Soulja Boy Faces New Sexual Battery and Domestic Abuse Allegations From Woman Who Was Pregnant With His Child. thegrapevine.theroot.com 
Content Warning: The following article contains graphic details of alleged sexual assault and domestic abuse.
(2021-05-12). Georgia: Black Lives Matter. workers.org 
Atlanta Police agents killed all four of these young Black men in Georgia, and the struggle to prosecute and convict their murderers is ongoing. Jamarion Robinson Jamarion Robinson was killed Aug. 5, 2016, at the East Point apartment of his girlfriend, by a heavily armed force from seven police agencies . . . |
(2021-05-12). Georgia: Black Lives Matter. workers.org Atlanta Police agents killed all four of these young Black men in Georgia, and the struggle to prosecute and convict their murderers is ongoing. Jamarion Robinson Jamarion Robinson was killed Aug. 5, 2016, at the East Point apartment of his partner, by a heavily armed force from seven police agencies . . . |
(2021-05-12). Full list of accepted voter ID revealed. thecanary.co 
Image description | The cartoon is a list with the title "Full list of voter ID revealed". There are five points in the list. One is a" passport (blue only)" with a picture of a passport. Two is "driving license" with a picture of a red car. Three is "local hunt membership" with a picture of a fox's head with blood coming from it. Four is "Waitrose card" with a picture of a card. Five is "Eton tie" with an image of a black and white tie. | By
(2021-05-12). Labour MP Nadia Whittome nails the reason Boris Johnson wants to introduce voter ID. thecanary.co The government has been slammed over its plans to introduce laws that will require voters to take an extra step at election time to make their voices heard. | This is part of the government's The plans, which will require voters to have a form of ID, have been criticised for making it more difficult for people to use their right to vote. Labour MP Nadia Whittome nailed why the Tories want to introduce the measures…
(2021-05-12). 'Government Money That's Gone Into Vaccine Development Is Being Privatized by a Handful of Companies'. fair.org 
Janine Jackson interviewed Knowledge Ecology International's James Love about Bill Gates and vaccine politics for the CounterSpin210507Love.mp3 New York Times ( Janine Jackson: A recent New York Times
(2021-05-12). Selected Articles: Antony Blinken Continues to Lecture the World on Values His Administration Aggressively Violates. globalresearch.ca 
By Continuing his world tour doling out righteous lectures to the world, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on…
(2021-05-12). A Spray by any Other Name: Agent Orange or Clear-cut Agent? dissidentvoice.org 
Caveats Note to readers: This is an analysis and personal inculcation of my own narrative tied to one specific topic — Lincoln County's aerial spray (toxics, weedicides/herbicides) ban which was overturned and is now being presented to a judge for revalidation. Too many times people come to me thinking I am a news writer, or …
(2021-05-12). Philly DA Larry Krasner Fights for Reelection Amid Police Union Attacks on His Reform Agenda. democracynow.org 
As Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner attempts to overhaul the city's criminal justice system, he faces a Democratic primary election next week against Carlos Vega, a former homicide prosecutor who is one of three dozen veteran prosecutors fired by Krasner when he took office in 2018. We speak with Linn Washington, a journalist who has covered Philadelphia's criminal justice system for decades, who says powerful forces, including the Philadelphia Fraternal Order of Police, have unfairly "tarred" Krasner for his reforms. "The FOP represents the very worst of the regressive approach to the criminal justic…
(2021-05-12). "Mass Supervision": How Restrictive Probation & Parole Systems Land People Behind Bars for Decades. democracynow.org 
In Pennsylvania, more than half of incarcerated people are jailed due to probation violations. We speak with formerly incarcerated activist LaTonya Myers, who says probation and parole, rather than being a stepping stone to freedom, act as a "streamline to mass incarceration," with punitive rules landing people back behind bars for minor violations. Myers helps people arrested navigate the bail review system as support coordinator with the Philadelphia Community Bail Fund and is featured in the new PBS documentary series "Philly D.A." about Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner's attempts to reform the cri…
(2021-05-12). Can the Criminal Justice System Be Reformed? PBS Series "Philly D.A." Follows Larry Krasner's Efforts. democracynow.org 
Four years ago, the longtime civil rights attorney Larry Krasner shocked the political establishment in Philadelphia by being elected district attorney. Now he faces a tough reelection next week. We delve into his record as captured in a new eight-part series by PBS "Independent Lens" that follows how Krasner, who had sued the Philadelphia Police Department 75 times during his career, ran on a platform of ending mass incarceration and has fought to overhaul the DA's Office. "Is change possible in an institution like this?" asks series co-creator Ted Passon. "Why or why not?" We also speak with co-creator Nicole S…
(2021-05-12). Hypocritical Calm In Eastern Ukraine Due To Foreign Military Attaché Visit (Map Update). southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | A relative calm took place in Eastern Ukraine on May 9th and 10th. | It wasn't the result of Kiev's benevolence, and to respect Victory Day celebrations, but rather to prepare for a working visit of foreign military attachés to the frontline. | Representatives of military-diplomatic missions of foreign countries paid a working visit to the Joint Forces operation on May 11th. | The delegation included Defense Attaché at the Embassy of the Kingdom of Swe…
(2021-05-12). In Video: Russia Forces Blew Up Large ISIS Bunker In Central Syria. southfront.org 
Screen grab from Zvezda TV video. | Russian forces have uncovered and destroyed a large underground bunker of ISIS cells in central Syria, the The bunker, located near the ancient city of Palmyra in eastern Homs, was blown up by Russian military engineer and Syrian soldiers. A total of 2,5 tons of TNT were used to completely destroy the large underground structure. | According to Zvezda, the bunker was equipped with ventilation an…
(2021-05-12). SAA And Russian Support Eliminate Over 300 ISIS Terrorists In Less Than A Month. southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | The Syrian Arab Army has eliminated 338 terrorists since April 23rd. It did so with assistance from the Russian Aerospace forces. | A spokesman for the Russian group made the claim."Units of Syria's pro-government troops, with the support of the Aerospace Forces of Russia, continue their search and reconnaissance missions in the Syrian desert. Since April 23, a total of 228 members of terrorist groups have been killed and 44 captured, 20 vehicles have been seized and six de…
(2021-05-12). Iranian Foreign Minister Arrives In Damascus To Discuss West Bank Escalation. southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | On May 12th, Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif arrived in Damascus to meet and hold talks with Syrian authorities and exchange views on bilateral and regional issues, as well as to review the latest developments in Israel and its encroachment on Muslim shrines. | FM Zarif will also meet with the leaders of Palestinian groups living in Syria and discuss the latest developments in the region. | In a statement to journalist after his arrival, the Iranian Foreign Minister expressed happiness t…
(2021-05-12). Mysterious Explosion Hit Hay'at Tahrir Al-Sham HQ In Greater Idlib. Casualties Reported. southfront.org 
Illustrative image | Early on May 12th, a large explosion rocked headquarters of al-Qaeda-affiliated Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), the de-facto ruler of the northwestern Syrian region of Greater Idlib, near the town of al-Abzamo in western Aleppo. | According to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, a militant was killed and two others were injured as a result of the mysterious explosion."The militants used to work in planting and dismantling i…
(2021-05-12). Military Situation In Yemen On May 12, 2021 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | The Liaison and Coordination Officers' Operations Room (loyal to Ansar Allah) reported 107 ceasefire violations in al-Hudaydah during the past 24 hours | On May 11, Saudi-led coalition warplanes conducted 15 airstrikes on the Sarwah area | On May 11, Saudi-led coalition warplanes conducted 3 airstrikes on the Madghal area | On May 11, Saudi-led coalition warplanes conducted an airstrike on the Hajjah area | On May 12, clashes between Ansar Allah and Saudi-led forces continued…
(2021-05-12). Military Situation In Syria On May 12, 2021 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | On May 12, Russia reported that Idlib militants violated the ceasefire regime in Greater Idlib 41 times: 21 — in Idlib province, 14 — in Latakia province, 3 — in Hama province, 3 — in Aleppo province | On May 12, 15th group of families consisting 83 Syrian families left al-Hawl refugee camp under supervision of SDF towards their areas in the countryside of Deir Ezzor province. | On May 12, SAA targeted a vehicle with an ATGM near Bidama | On May 11,…
(2021-05-12). How will anti-racist movement remember Atlanta Mayor Keisha Bottoms? liberationnews.org 
Keisha Lance Bottoms' tenure as mayor can defined by her allegiance to the police and her contempt for the 2020 mass movement against racism.
(2021-05-12). More violence 'last thing Yemen needs', peace 'only way' to resolve crises. news.un.org Peace is "the only way" to resolve the crisis in Yemen, the UN Humanitarian Coordinator told the Security Council on Wednesday.
(2021-05-12). Rally on Milwaukee's southside in solidarity with Colombians struggling against political repression. fightbacknews.org Milwaukee, WI – On the sunny afternoon of May 10, members of the Milwaukee's Colombian community, activists and supporters gathered at Walker's Square Park on the Southside to demonstrate solidarity with the people of Colombia in the wake of the violent repression. Nearly 40 people joined the protest, including members of the Red Condor Collective, Freedom Road Socialist Organization, Milwaukee Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression, The People's Revolution, and Our Wisconsin Revolution. | On April 28, most sectors of Colombia began a general strike in response to anti-people measures put forward by the…
(2021-05-12). Rally on Milwaukee's southside in solidarity with Colombians struggling against political repression. fightbacknews.org Milwaukee, WI – On the sunny afternoon of May 10, members of the Milwaukee's Colombian community, activists and supporters gathered at Walker's Square Park on the Southside to demonstrate solidarity with the people of Colombia in the wake of the violent repression. Nearly 40 people joined the protest, including members of the Red Condor Collective, Freedom Road Socialist Organization, Milwaukee Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression, The People's Revolution, and Our Wisconsin Revolution. | On April 28, most sectors of Colombia began a general strike in response to anti-people measures put forward by the…
(2021-05-12). Online meeting on the 2010 Pike River mine disaster in New Zealand exposes cover-up by successive governments. wsws.org The Socialist Equality Group's (New Zealand) webinar included speeches by Bernie Monk, whose son was among the 29 men killed, and electrical engineer Richard Healey, who has extensively investigated the disaster.
(2021-05-12). Addressing Mental Health as a Community Issue in El Salvador. progressive.org Mental health project offers a series of workshops to help the residents of Arcatao work through trauma.
(2021-05-12). New Polling Shows that US Needs to Move Beyond Racist Insular Cases. latinorebels.com Essentially, the Insular Cases are the U.S. legal framework that justify a colonial relationship with territories like Puerto Rico American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Guam and the Virgin Islands.
(2021-05-12). End the US war on Afghanistan. wsws.org Washington has no intention of ending the longest war in US history; at best, it plans only to continue it by other means.
(2021-05-12). Corporate media oppose Afghan control of Afghanistan. nationofchange.org Establishment reporting over the future of Afghanistan after Biden's announcement demonstrated the imperialist mindset of corporate journalists.
(2021-05-12). Poisoning the Planet's Web of Life. counterpunch.org The Web of Life is under attack but almost nobody is aware because it's happening mostly below surface. Scientists have identified a rampant worldwide Bugpocalypse that's methodically killing the planet's most significant and most crucial life support system, and it's intentional! The victim is soil, which is the life source for 95% of the foods
(2021-05-12). Workers speak on premature death of autoworker at Faurecia parts plant in Saline, Michigan. wsws.org The premature death of Jacqueline Pennington (55) at the plant, which was formerly operated and is still owned by Ford Motor Company, is the latest in a recent series of deaths among workers employed at the facility.
(2021-05-12). No Place Like Home. realprogressives.org If work is really to be a second home, each workplace must be organized, unionized at the bare minimum, and made into a real community where each worker does fulfilling work while receiving the full value of their labors.
(2021-05-12). Shareholders Push To End Secret Political Spending. popularresistance.org Popular Information focuses a lot of attention on the activities of corporate PACs, even though the dollar figures involved are relatively small. Corporate PACs can contribute a maximum of $5,000 per election to a federal candidate. For a typical candidate that has a primary and general election, that's $10,000 per cycle. | So why do we spend so much time tracking this spending? | Because corporate PACs are one of the few aspects of corporate political spending that is fully transparent. All of the money donated by corporate PACs to federal candidates is reported to the FEC. Things are a bit more complex on the s…
(2021-05-12). It's Past Time to End the Federal Militarization of Police. aclu.org You've probably seen it by now, on B-roll if not in real life: Police and sheriff's deputies spraying protesters with a water cannon mounted on a mine resistant vehicle. Combat vehicles rolling down American streets. Police — some with combat helmets and night vision goggles — touting military-grade rifles. These are America's militarized police forces, brought to your community in no small part by billions of dollars in federal spending. No federal program is more emblematic of America's police militarization problem than 1033, named for a section of law that allows the U.S. military to directly d…
(2021-05-12). US Special Forces Trained Mexican Drug Cartels. orinocotribune.com US military forces trained Mexican drug cartels that committed beheadings, torture, and rapes. This was reported in detail in a recent The Los Zetas cartel, which in its beginnings was the armed wing of the Gulf Cartel [Cartel del Golfo], is one of the most notorious examples of the relation between the US military and drug traffi…
(2021-05-12). Australian budget pours billions more into corporate coffers while driving down wages. wsws.org For all the hype about a "big spending" budget, it boosts the fortunes of the super-rich at the expense of workers, while making preparations for a US-led war against China.
(2021-05-12). The Ethnic Cleansing of Sheikh Jarrah. orinocotribune.com By Yanis Iqbal — May 10, 2021 | In 1983, Rafael Eitan, Chief of Staff of the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF), Zionist Terrorism | Beginning from May 2, 2021, Israel has begun its attempts to forcibly
(2021-05-12). China: All In All Just Another BRIC In The Wall. counterpunch.org Chief of Police: One man cannot move a mountain. Charlie Chan: No, but two men can start digging. -Charlie Chan in Shanghai (1935) calling a spade a spade Fifty-one years ago, Capitalists Richard Nixon and Henry Kissinger initiated their rapprochement with the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) after 25 years of total silence between the world's
(2021-05-12). Circumstances still unclear more than a month after college student Samuel Yeager fatally shot by Colorado deputy. wsws.org While several shots can be heard on selectively edited video released by the Douglas County Sheriff's Department, the video does not show Yeager firing at the police, nor does it show how he was killed by the deputies.
(2021-05-12). UK: Claim of strike "victory" at Go North West unravels as Unite refuses to disclose its rotten deal. wsws.org The refusal of Unite to outline the deal and organise a ballot can only mean that what is being proposed is so toxic that Unite is working frantically on how to sell it to the Go North West drivers and to prevent an angry backlash.
(2021-05-12). What the Pipeline Hack Reveals About the Future of Fossil Fuels. counterpunch.org On May 8, my wife and I pulled into a local gas station and filled the family car's tank. It wasn't intended as a smart move, nor did it result from a premonition. It was just dumb luck. Within 24 hours, we were driving past gas stations with yellow plastic bags over the pump handles
(2021-05-12). The Battle for Colombia. orinocotribune.com Both the fierce protests and the brutal repression in Colombia have deep historical roots, and the outcome of the current crisis will certainly have crucial geopolitical consequences for the entire Latin American region. | Before launching his controversial tax reform on April 15, President Iván Duque had received instructions from Washington. On April 6, US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken
(2021-05-12). Number of Children Traveling Alone at Border Eases in April. latinorebels.com SAN DIEGO (AP) — The number of unaccompanied children encountered on the U.S. border with Mexico in April eased from an all-time high a month earlier, while more adults were found coming without families, authorities said Tuesday.
(2021-05-12). Pan American Silver Pressured to Shut Down Community Interference in Guatemala. counterpunch.org In the wake of a shooting attack, death threats, and fear of further violence against members of the peaceful resistance to Pan American Silver's Escobal silver mine in Guatemala, nearly 4,000 people are calling on the Vancouver-based company to halt all community activities in the Central American country. In mid-April, activists delivered a petition to
(2021-05-12). Rights organizations condemn deadly attacks in Afghanistan. peoplesdispatch.org The blasts took place in Kabul's Dasht-e-Barchi area and the Shahr-e-Safa district in southern Zabul province. The United Nation Assistance Mission in Afghanistan reported that 573 civilians were killed in the first three months of 2021…
(2021-05-12). US retail and food service industry complains of lack of workers. wsws.org A survey of food and restaurant workers indicated 78 percent of respondents said they would stay in their jobs if they could be assured of a "full, stable, livable wage."
(2021-05-12). Put the Banks Under State Control! dissidentvoice.org In recent years, the ripping off of customers, deceit and even outright fraud practiced by Australian finance sector businesses has gained much attention. Four years ago it was revealed how CommInsure, the insurance arm of the Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA), had refused to make promised life insurance payments to heart attack survivors. They "justified" …
(2021-05-12). Employers: If You Want Workers, Pay a Living Wage. ips-dc.org The sudden shift from "we love our essential workers" to "they're living off the government dole" seemingly happened overnight. | Across the country, local media coverage has been filled with stories of business owners lamenting that they are unable to fill positions as economies reopen. | "We are short-staffed. Please be patient with the staff who did show up. Nobody wants to work anymore," reads a sign outside a McDonalds drive-thru window in Texas, according to a viral These viral anecdotes, in addition to a weaker than exp…
(2021-05-12). Fracking 101: What you should know. nationofchange.org Modern fracking emerged so quickly, faster than its impacts were understood.
(2021-05-12). Asylum and the Right to Security. counterpunch.org The right to security We're seeing the dark and looming shape of a breakdown in the global system of asylum and refuge-seeking. It takes the form of a hardening of state attitudes, a disregard for refugees' dignity and legal rights, and a calculation on the part of those responsible for systematic mistreatment of refugees that
(2021-05-12). Nine dead, twenty-one injured in Russian school shooting. wsws.org The tragedy cannot be understood outside the profoundly diseased state of Russian society.
(2021-05-12). Ransomware attack on Colonial Pipeline disrupts fuel supplies across Southeast US. wsws.org A cyberattack on the largest pipeline company in the US has resulted in the shutdown of a primary artery of refined petroleum product transport between Houston and New York City.
(2021-05-12). SOS: Will the World Answer the Calls for Help? counterpunch.org With tears in her eyes my South American friend and colleague asked for help: "can you please share this story with the world?" SOS is Morse code for distress—Save Our Ship. "SOS Colombia" is a call to protect human rights, end the violence, and stop the militarization of cities and police departments in Colombia. My
(2021-05-12). The Tax Protests in Colombia. counterpunch.org Colombia today is in complete chaos. Protests there have been ongoing since April 28th and are not abating any time soon. Some media outlets have claimed that 23 civilians and 1 police officer have died so far as well as hundreds injured. Yet, Amnesty International has registered that at least 26 people have been killed
(2021-05-12). People's Action Announces Brooke Adams as Movement Politics Director. peoplesaction.org Sanders, Student Action Alum to Helm Strategy to Elect Multi-Racial Working Class Champions to Office Contact: Johanna Kichton, press@peoplesaction.org, 240.206.1145 WASHINGTON, D.C.—People's Action today announced Brooke Adams as its new movement politics director. In her new role, Adams will build on her work as People's Action's distributed organizing director, in which she led an effort …
(2021-05-12). Thursday 6/17: A Joy Unexpected: Exhibition + Virtual Panel Discussion. indybay.org Online…
(2021-05-12). Santa Rosa Police Department underscores changes since summer 2020 protests. indybay.org The outcome of the 2020 BLM movement on Santa Rosa Police department. There has now been changes that have been made within the police department involving stricter rules for less-lethal munitions and long-range sound system for orders. Awareness of human right violations that were done with the use of tear gas and the less-lethal munitions. In need of better communication of protocols in handling situations like that better.
(2021-05-12). Wealth Issues in Sonoma County. indybay.org This piece focuses on the issues revolving around the building of the Green Music Center, while Sonoma County is facing a poverty and homelessness crisis.
(2021-05-12). Latinx Threat Narrative: Are We Dangerous? indybay.org This piece discusses the Latinx Threat Narrative propaganda that has become well known in America's everyday conversations. This piece also touches on topics like racialization of minority groups and how these dangerous tools are use to further divide groups in America.
(2021-05-12). Wednesday 5/19: Open Rescue Training: The Basics and Roles. indybay.org online…
(2021-05-12). California to ban new fracking permits by Jan. 2024, phase out oil extraction by 2045. indybay.org Representatives of environmental justice and climate justice groups praised the directive for being a step in the right direction, but said phasing out oil extraction in California by 2045 is too late and noted that frontline communities need an immediate 2500 foot health and safety buffer now, not later.
(2021-05-12). Self Serving Pro-Growth Media. indybay.org How power and control is affecting Sonoma County.
(2021-05-12). Fighting Postal Cuts and Closures. dsausa.org In the sixth of a series of webinars on saving and improving…
(2021-05-12). Zombie Catholics of Germany. strategic-culture.org By Rod DREHER | Organizers held a day of protest on May 10 in response to the Vatican's recent declaration that the Church does not have the power to bless same-sex unions. | The ceremonies, known as "Segnungsgottesdienste fàºr Liebende," or "blessing services for lovers," were promoted using the hashtag…
(2021-05-12). Iranian foreign minister arrives in Damascus. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 12 (MNA) — Iran's Foreign Minister Zarif arrived in Damascus minutes ago to meet with the Syrian high-ranking official.
(2021-05-12). Headlines of Iran's Persian dailies on May 12. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 12 (MNA) — Mehr News takes a look at the headlines of Iran's Persian-language dailies on Wednesday, May 12.
(2021-05-12). Leader pardons, commutes sentences of above 2,000 convicts. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 12 (MNA) — Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has pardoned or commuted the sentences of above 2,000 of Iranian prisoners on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr.
(2021-05-12). Tehran ready for close ties with Riyadh: Zarif. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 12 (MNA) — Iranian FM announced on Wed. that Tehran is ready to have close ties with Saudi Arabia.
(2021-05-12). Videomapping on memorial of victims of Kabul terrorist attack. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 12 (MNA) — A video-mapping projection was performed in Tehran's Azadi Tower on Tuesday evening to commemorate the memory of victims of the recent terrorist attack on a girl school in Kabul.
(2021-05-12). Election in Syria proves failure of Westerners: envoy. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 12 (MNA) — Syrian Ambassador to Tehran Shafiq Dayoub says holding of election in Syria bears a clear message to Western and Arab countries.
(2021-05-12). Zionist regime to be eradicated: Hamas. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 12 (MNA) — Stating that the current war between the Palestinian Resistance and the Israeli regime is a real intifada, the leader of Hamas Khaled Meshaal stressed that the Zionist regime will be eradicated.
(2021-05-12). Registration of presidential candidates going on for 2nd day. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 12 (MNA) — Registration of candidates for the upcoming presidential election is continuing for the second day in Tehran.
(2021-05-12). Resumption of Additional Protocol requiring sanctions lifting. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 12 (MNA) — Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs said that the resumption of voluntary application of Additional Protocols by Iran is predicated on sanctions being lifted.
(2021-05-12). Zarif, Syrian president meet to discuss bilateral ties, coop. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 12 (MNA) — The Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and Syria' President Bashar al-Assad held a meeting in Damascus on Wednesday.
(2021-05-12). Front pages of Iran's English dailies on May 12. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 12 (MNA) — Here are the front pages of Iran's English-language dailies on Wednesday, May 12.
(2021-05-12). Cuba welcoms Iran-Saudi talks. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 12 (MNA) — The Director-General of Bilateral Affairs of the Cuban Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Emilio Lozada García announced that his country welcomes Tehran-Riyadh talks.
(2021-05-12). Venezuela needs $77.6 bn to rebuild gas, oil industry. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 12 (MNA) — Venezuelan state-owned oil giant Petroleos de Venezuela SA (PDVSA) believes it needs $77.6 billion investment to rebuild the country's oil and gas industry.
(2021-05-12). US not caring about concerns of Afghan gov., people. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 12 (MNA) — Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said that the United States does not care about the concerns of the Afghan government and people.
(2021-05-12). Knowledge-based firm domestically produce railway equipment. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 12 (MNA) — An Iranian knowledge-based company has succeeded in taking a major step in producing equipment needed in the railway industry.
(2021-05-12). 2nd day of presidential candidates registration. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 12 (MNA) — Registration of candidates for the upcoming presidential election is continuing for the second day in Tehran on Wed.
(2021-05-12). Iran's non-oil exports up 80% in current year: Industry min. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 12 (MNA) — The Minister of Industry, Mine and Trade said that Iran's export of non-oil commodities registered an eighty percent hike in the first two months of the current Iranian calendar year (from March 21 to May 20).
(2021-05-12). Ayatollah Khamenei appreciates Iran Army Air Force. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 12 (MNA) — Following the presentation of the Army Air Force's three-year performance report, Commander-in-Chief of the Iranian Armed Forces Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei appreciated Army Air Force.
(2021-05-12). Interview of Syrian amb. with Mehr News. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 12 (MNA) — Mehr News conducted an interview with the Syrian Ambassador to Tehran Shafiq Dayoub.
(2021-05-12). Iran ready to support Palestinian people, resistance. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 12 (MNA) — The Iranian Foreign Minister Zarif praised the patience and resistance of the Palestinian people, and stressed Iran's readiness to support the Palestinian people and the resistance.
(2021-05-12). Martyrs of Kabul girl's school blast commemorated in Tehran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 12 (MNA) — A commemoration ceremony was held on Wed. in front of the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan in Tehran following the martyrdom of more than 80 female students of Sayyid al-Shuhada School in Kabul.
(2021-05-12). FM Zarif leaves for Damascus to meet with Syrian officials. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 11 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif left Tehran for the Syrian capital of Damascus on Wednesday morning to meet with the Syrian authorities and review the latest developments in the occupied territories.
(2021-05-12). Iran to host grass Skiing World C'ship 2021. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 12 (MNA) — Iran is to host the final stage of World Grass Skiing C'ship 2021.
(2021-05-12). Zionist regime Western countries' puppet. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 12 (MNA) — The deadly silence of the Western world in the face of the crimes of the child-killing regime of Israel has only one meaning, and that is that the Zionist regime is their own puppet, Iranian envoy to Moscow said.
(2021-05-12). Resistance of Iranian people coming to fruition: Rouhani. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 12 (MNA) — Iranian President Hassan Rouhani hailed the resistance of the Iranian nation against the economic war of enemies.
(2021-05-12). Over 43 tons of illicit drugs seized in Iran in last 2 weeks. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 12 (MNA) — Over 43 tons of narcotics have been busted by Iranian anti-narcotics police forces in Iran in the last two weeks, according to an official in Iran Drug Control Headquarters.
(2021-05-12). Zionist regime rejects UN proposal for ceasefire. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 12 (MNA) — A Palestinian source said that the Zionist regime had rejected the UN envoy's proposal for a ceasefire.
(2021-05-12). IRGC to support Palestinian Resistance stronger than before. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 12 (MNA) — Condemning the crimes of the Zionist regime against Palestinian people, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) in a statement said that the IRGC will support the Palestinian Resistance and intifada stronger than before.
(2021-05-12). Briefing on Iran's daily developments. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 12 (MNA) — The following are the Islamic Republic of Iran's latest developments in the last 24 hours.
(2021-05-12). Zionists' spider webs shattered by Palestinian Resistance. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 12 (MNA) — The Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Ali Shamkhani said that the spider webs that the Zionists claimed to be iron [Iron dome] collapsed with Palestinian Resistance missiles.
(2021-05-12). Chuck Schumer: 'I Believe That Democracy Is at Risk and We Cannot Fail'. thenation.com Chuck Schumer: 'I Believe That Democracy Is at Risk and We Cannot Fail'
(2021-05-12). When Lean-In Feminism Reaches the Factory Floor. thenation.com When Lean-In Feminism Reaches the Factory Floor…
(2021-05-12). Introducing The Nation Fund for Independent Journalism. thenation.com Introducing The Nation Fund for Independent Journalism…
(2021-05-12). Mike Gold, Avant-Garde Bard of Proletarian New York. thenation.com Mike Gold, Avant-Garde Bard of Proletarian New York…
(2021-05-12). Black Families Matter. thenation.com Black Families Matter…
(2021-05-12). Cheney vs. Stefanik Isn't About Loyalty to Donald Trump. thenation.com Cheney vs. Stefanik Isn't About Loyalty to Donald Trump…
(2021-05-12). Kremlin orders expulsion of large number of US embassy staff. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 12 (MNA) — Under Kremlin orders, the US Embassy has stopped employing Russians, forcing the embassy to cut its consular staff by 75% and limit many of its services.
(2021-05-12). Mayo Clinic Minute: Scoliosis is not just for kids. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Some people might associate scoliosis as a spinal condition that only happens in children. But as reporter Jason Howland explains in this Mayo Clinic Minute, that's not always the case. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/OnMYrAKzr7c Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 05) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: "Mayo Clinic News …
(2021-05-12). Mother and son share rare muscle disorder, treated decades apart by same doctor. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Twenty-four years ago, Bobbi Heinold, 17, was diagnosed with facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy, a genetic muscle condition characterized by weakness, especially in the face, shoulder blades and upper arms. Doctors told her it could affect her quality of life. Bobbi and her mom drove from their Indiana home to Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, to learn …
(2021-05-12). Mayo Clinic Q&A podcast: Signs of depression in teens and how to help. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Depression is a serious mental health problem that causes a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest in activities. Although depression can occur at any time in life, symptoms may differ between teens and adults. Issues such as peer pressure, academic expectations and changing bodies can bring a lot of ups and downs for …
(2021-05-12). Mayo Clinic Q&A podcast: Brain Tumor Awareness Month. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Primary brain tumors originate in the brain or tissues close to the brain, such as in brain-covering membranes, cranial nerves, or the pituitary or pineal glands. There are many types of primary brain tumors, and over 84,000 people will receive a primary brain tumor diagnosis in 2021, according to the National Brain Tumor Society. The median age …
(2021-05-12). Consumer Health: Staying active and exercising with osteoporosis. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org May is National Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month, which makes this a good time to learn more about this bone disease, which affects approximately 10 million Americans, according to the Office on Women's Health. Osteoporosis causes bones to become weak and brittle — so brittle that a fall or even mild stresses, such as bending over …
(2021-05-12). Mayo Clinic Minute: Lifestyle changes to manage menopause symptoms. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The average healthy woman begins menopause at 51, though some women will begin in their 40s or in their late 50s. It's a natural biological process that marks the time a woman ends her menstrual cycle. Mood swings, hot flashes and difficulty sleeping are common symptoms that can be effectively managed with hormone therapy. Lifestyle …
(2021-05-12). Science Saturday: Mayo study examines how Latino participants experience genomic medicine. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org How do people from minority communities experience genomic medicine in diverse health-care settings? How do they integrate genetic knowledge into their understandings of health-care needs? These answers are critical to researchers as multiple efforts are underway to increase the inclusion of racial minority participants in genomic research and new forms of individualized medicine. Richard Sharp. …
(2021-05-12). Consumer Health: Considering a vaginal birth after a cesarean. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org If you've delivered a baby by cesarean section, or C-section, and you're pregnant again, you might be able to choose between scheduling a repeat C-section or a vaginal birth after cesarean. Many women are candidates for a vaginal birth after cesarean. Still, the choice to pursue a vaginal birth after cesarean or schedule a repeat C-section can …
(2021-05-12). New therapy shortens treatment for HPV-related cancers of the tonsils, tongue. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Patients with HPV-related oropharyngeal cancer who undergo surgery and are treated with chemotherapy, may be able to forgo significant radiation therapy without increasing the risk of their cancer spreading, according to the results of a clinical trial led by researchers at Mayo Clinic. "We found that decreasing the amount of radiation therapy after a minimally invasive robotic …
(2021-05-12). Consumer Health: Dealing with arthritis pain. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org May is Arthritis Awareness Month, which makes this a good time to learn more about a condition that affects approximately 1 in 4 adults in the U.S., which is over 54.4 million men and women. The most common signs and symptoms of arthritis involve the joints. The two main types of arthritis — osteoarthritis and …
(2021-05-12). Consumer Health: Treating vaginal dryness after menopause. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Menopause is the time that marks the end of a woman's menstrual cycles. Menopause is a natural biological process, but in the months or years leading up to menopause, called perimenopause, the physical symptoms, such as hot flashes, night sweats, sleep disruption and mood changes, can be challenging. Vaginal dryness, a result of the natural …
(2021-05-12). US media seize on Pfizer vaccine authorization for children to fully reopen schools. wsws.org For the political establishment and corporate media, the push to quickly vaccinate adolescents is motivated not by public health concerns, but rather by the profit interests of the corporate-financial oligarchy.
(2021-05-12). Councillor warned about escape routes from Grenfell Tower in 2009, inquiry hears. thecanary.co A worried councillor tried to raise concerns about how people might escape from a fire at the Grenfell Tower after a fatal blaze in a different housing block in 2009, a public inquiry has heard. | Damning: | Local councillor Judith Blakeman outlined her fears in an email to Robert Black who was the chief executive of the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea Tenant Management Organisation (TMO) from 2009 to December 2017, and to director of housing Laura Johnson a day after a fire at Lakanal House in Camberwell, south London, on July 3 2009 in which six people died. | In the email Blakeman spoke of her…
(2021-05-12). Calls for UK apology after coroner finds Ballymurphy victims 'entirely innocent'. thecanary.co Calls are growing for the UK government to issue an apology to the families of 10 civilians killed in west Belfast in 1971. | Apology now: | Fresh inquests into the deaths involving the Army concluded that the victims were "entirely innocent" and soldiers were responsible for nine of the fatal shootings. Coroner justice Keegan found that the use of lethal force by the Army was not justified. She also criticised the lack of investigation into the 10th death, that of John McKerr, and said she could not definitively rule who had shot him. | Families celebrate outside Belfast Coroner's Court (Liam McBurney/PA…
(2021-05-12). Estados Unidos: øPunto final en Afganistán? globalizacion.ca El discurso ofrecido por Joseph Biden con motivo del cumplimiento de sus cien primeros días de gobierno fue copioso —y sorprendente— en materia de política nacional, pero escaso en el rubro de política internacional. Uno de los temas que tocó…
(2021-05-12). Colombia, una democracia paramilitar (I). globalizacion.ca Dos años antes del nacimiento de las FARC, en febrero de 1962 el teniente general William Yarborough promovió la idea de los grupos paramilitares "entrenadas de forma clandestina para la represión" en América Latina como forma de combatir a los…
(2021-05-12). Bancos, militares y políticos, los tres pilares del negocio de las armas en España. globalizacion.ca La banca española financió con 8.686 millones de dólares a las empresas de armas que suministran a la guerra en Yemen. Esa impunidad para vender armas con la autorización del Gobierno solo se explica por el fichaje de una treintena…
(2021-05-12). México — Derrumbre y salida. globalizacion.ca La pandemia que oscureció el presente del mundo cayó con fiereza sobre un gobierno de novedoso cuño y con arrestos transformadores. Las limitantes impuestas por esta indeseada realidad son considerables. Aun bajo este escenario de privaciones, se incluye uno de…
(2021-05-12). Injerencismo de toga: Operaciones judiciales made in Washington. globalizacion.ca Los tentáculos judiciales de Washington en América Latina y el Caribe. La Corte Suprema argentina no es la única institución que se afana por proteger a los poderes concentrados e impedir la consolidación de proyectos soberanos. | Todos los países de…
(2021-05-12). Fauci: "Possible" Mask Mandates Could Last Indefinitely to Fight Flu. globalresearch.ca Visit and follow us on Instagram at @crg_globalresearch. Anthony Fauci told …
(2021-05-12). Urgent: D.C. Parents, Take Action to Protect Children from Being Vaccinated Without Parental Consent. globalresearch.ca Visit and follow us on Instagram at @crg_globalresearch.
(2021-05-12). History: Napoleon Between War and Revolution. globalresearch.ca Visit and follow us on Instagram at @crg_globalresearch. The French Revolution …
(2021-05-12). NATO Enters New Warfighting Domain in Space. globalresearch.ca Visit and follow us on Instagram at @crg_globalresearch. The head of …
(2021-05-12). Second Stage Terror Wars. globalresearch.ca Visit and follow us on Instagram at @crg_globalresearch. "We'll know our …
(2021-05-12). "Enjoy Enjaami"—A song about the aspirations of a tea plantation worker. wsws.org Sung in a Tamil dialect mainly spoken by Sri Lankan plantation workers and in South India, "Enjoy Enjaami" is powerfully resonating with global audiences.
(2021-05-12). Transphobia is a feminist issue. greenleft.org.au Trans and gender liberation share a central goal with feminism: we want a world where it doesn't matter what gender you are, argues Arie Huybregts.
(2021-05-12). Okavango, Oil Drilling, and the Tragedy of Africa. commondreams.org "Why should anyone allow the quest for petrodollars to turn the Okavango Basin into an arena of death?" asks Nnimmo Bassey about big oil drilling project planned for Botswana and Namibia. | www.commondreams.org/sites/default/files/styles/cd_special_coverage/public/views-article/thumbs/okavango-oil-drilling-tragedy-africa1.jpg …
(2021-05-12). GOP Ouster of 'Xenophobic Extremist' Liz Cheney Called 'Flashing Red Danger Sign' for Democracy. commondreams.org "Political parties that promote lies and propaganda are setting their countries up for authoritarianism and fascism," warned Rep. Jamie Raskin after Rep. Liz Cheney's demotion by House GOP lawmakers. | www.commondreams.org/sites/default/files/styles/cd_special_coverage/public/headline/thumbs/cheney_2.jpg …
(2021-05-12). Michigan Father Wrongly Placed on No Fly List is Removed After ACLU Files Lawsuit on His Behalf. commondreams.org ______________________________…
(2021-05-12). Domestic Violence Is More Than Physical Violence—and State Laws Are Beginning to Recognize That. commondreams.org "Men who kill their female partners usually dominate them first—sometimes without physical violence. Indeed, for 28% to 33% of victims, the homicide or attempted homicide was the first act of physical violence in the relationship." | www.commondreams.org/sites/default/files/styles/cd_special_coverage/public/views-article/thumbs/dv_0.jpg …
(2021-05-12). Greenpeace Statement Following For The People Act Mark-Up. commondreams.org ______________________________…
(2021-05-12). Sunrise Movement Demands No Compromise with GOP on Infrastructure, Deliver on Promises Now. commondreams.org ______________________________…
(2021-05-12). 650+ Groups Tell Congress: Leave Dirty Power Out of Clean Electricity Standard. commondreams.org ______________________________…
(2021-05-12). 660+ Groups Call on Democrats to 'Reject Gas and Other False Climate Solutions' for Clean Energy Standard. commondreams.org www.commondreams.org/sites/default/files/styles/cd_special_coverage/public/headline/thumbs/solar_photovoltaic_panel_china.jpg …
(2021-05-12). For the People Act (S. 1) Heads to Full Senate. commondreams.org ______________________________…
(2021-05-12). The Right Wing Has Always Been Pro-'Cancel Culture'. commondreams.org "From brutalizing protestors to rolling back voting rights, don't get it confused: The right has always tried to 'cancel' the views it despises." | www.commondreams.org/sites/default/files/styles/cd_special_coverage/public/views-article/thumbs/cancel-1.jpg …
(2021-05-12). On the TRIPS Waiver, Personnel Was, and Will Continue to Be, Policy. commondreams.org "After people understand that it's possible to challenge the pharmaceutical industry, drastically lower prohibitive costs, and save lives, it's easy to see how the political grounds might shift." | www.commondreams.org/sites/default/files/styles/cd_special_coverage/public/views-article/thumbs/humanityoverprofit.jpg …
(2021-05-12). "Our Planet, Our Future"—Another Desperate Plea for Humanity to Wake Up. commondreams.org "How many times do venerable scientists need to scream that unless humanity changes course immediately, we face unprecedented crises—perhaps even our extinction—in the coming decades or centuries?" | www.commondreams.org/sites/default/files/styles/cd_special_coverage/public/views-article/thumbs/noplanetb.jpg …
(2021-05-12). Sunrise Says Biden Must 'Act Urgently' on Infrastructure, Avoid 'Performative Negotiations' With GOP. commondreams.org "Biden can't get distracted by this false idea of bipartisanship when there's so much at stake." | www.commondreams.org/sites/default/files/styles/cd_special_coverage/public/headline/thumbs/biden_gop_infrastructure_negotiation.jpg …
(2021-05-12). Senate Votes to Repeal Trump-Era Rule That Helps Predatory Lenders Trap Vulnerable People in Debt. commondreams.org Consumer advocates say Trump's gift to payday lenders is "doing active harm right now, defending a predatory business model that destroys small businesses, homes, and lives." | www.commondreams.org/sites/default/files/styles/cd_special_coverage/public/headline/thumbs/trump_payday_lenders.jpg …
(2021-05-12). 120+ Retired US Generals and Admirals Pen 'Disturbing' Letter Parroting Trump Election Lies. commondreams.org "This should bust the myth that generals automatically deserve our respect," said Joe Cirincione of the Quincy Institute. | www.commondreams.org/sites/default/files/styles/cd_special_coverage/public/headline/thumbs/retired_generals_trump_0.jpg …
(2021-05-12). WATCH: Bernie Sanders Holds Hearing on Pentagon 'Waste, Fraud, and Cost Overruns'. commondreams.org "The Pentagon remains the only agency in the federal government that cannot pass an independent audit. Not acceptable." | www.commondreams.org/sites/default/files/styles/cd_special_coverage/public/headline/thumbs/gettyimages-12308185091_0.jpg …
(2021-05-12). Can the Dutch Mix Red and Green? zcomm.org Is the growing cooperation between the Labor Party and the GreenLeft in the Netherlands a model that the European left can follow?>
(2021-05-12). Democrats Face Existential Choice: Kill Filibuster or Watch Democracy Die. zcomm.org "This is about to move from an abstract conversation about Senate rules to a very clear choice for Senate Democrats: Protect the 'Jim Crow' filibuster or protect American democracy—they won't be able to do both."
(2021-05-12). Saturday 5/22: Seaspiracy Postering. indybay.org Cha-Ya Vegetarian Japanese Restaurant…
(2021-05-12). Multinational Forces Rising to US Army Standards on NATO's Eastern Front. news.antiwar.com A recent feature in Russia's Izvestia reflected on the recent meeting of the presidents of Poland, Ukraine, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania in Warsaw in which the host nation was promoting its role in the consolidation of a regional power bloc, one aimed against Russia (and secondarily its Union State partner Belarus). Poland, Estonia, Latvia and …
(2021-05-12). Plan for Preemptive Strike? Ukraine Says It Could Be Attacked From Belarus. news.antiwar.com Speaking to a security forum in Kiev yesterday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said of a potential armed conflict with neighboring Russia, "I think it could be a world war." He was responding to a question by a reporter who had asked whether a Russian attack against Ukraine — he specified in September — could be …
(2021-05-12). Sunday 5/16: D.Bollier "Free, Fair and Alive: The Insurgent Power of the Commons" indybay.org Join this Zoom Meeting with David Bollier, Sunday, 16 at 1 PM | zoom.us/j/2200241232?pwd=aCt1dWI0OGxUdUxjeUJ5K0xSY09uUT09 | Meeting ID: 220 024 1232 | Passcode: 328697 | One tap mobile | +16699006833,,2200241232#,,,,*328697# US (San Jose)…
(2021-05-12). Anti-Asian hate crimes in our society. indybay.org The following article speaks about the current events regarding anti-Asian hate crimes, some of the reasons behind it and what we can do as a society to make this situation better.
(2021-05-12). The Dauntless Girl With the Constitution: Nothing You Do Will Surprise Me. commondreams.org www.commondreams.org/sites/default/files/styles/cd_special_coverage/public/further/olga_new_tease_tease_108207752_41fc3257-39ee-4ff0-9ddd-169b3ad1583a.jpg …
(2021-05-12). La familia de Mario González demanda la acusación de las policías de Alameda involucrado en su asesinato. indybay.org El 19 de abril, Mario González residente de Oakland, murió mientras era forzado hacia el piso por un oficial policíaco del departamento de Alameda. La familia del difunto ahora esta demandando respuestas del departamento de policía, de la ciudad de Alameda, y que Nancy O'Malley la fiscal del condado presente cargos encontrá de los tres oficiales policíacos involucrados en el incidente. El incidente ocurrió un día antes de que Derek Chauvin el oficial policíaco de Minnepolis fuera condenado de asesinato en según grado, asesinato en tercer grado y homicidio en segundo grado por el asesinato de George Floyd. [Traduc…
(2021-05-12). Salmon advocates criticize Governor for promoting Sites Dam, voluntary agreements during drought. indybay.org Salmon and environmental justice advocates criticized Newsom for using the drought to advocate for Sites Reservoir in Northern California and for his agribusiness-backed voluntary agreements that have held up badly-needed state actions to save salmon and other imperiled fish species from extinction.
(2021-05-12). Faculty & Students Rally/Speak-out As AFT 2121 Leaders Make Major Concessions On Salaries. indybay.org San Francisco Community College faculty, students and supporters rallied at SF City hall on 5-8-21 and the leadership announced that they had made major economic concessions demanded by the administration and Board of Trustees which they called a "bitter sweet victory".
(2021-05-12). Saturday 5/15: Stencil Outreach for #ALC2021. indybay.org Sproul Plaza…
(2021-05-12). Saturday 6/12: Out of Site: Haight Ashbury. indybay.org Doolan-Larson Building | 1506 Haight Street | San Francisco, CA…
(2021-05-12). The Ethics and Language of Lockdown. How the intended solution became the problem. indybay.org Long term restrictions like lockdowns are self-defeating…It was inevitable that, at some point, issues of intergenerational justice would be raised, given there is only so much you can ethically ask the majority of people to sacrifice to protect a small minority. Such unfairness is an under-appreciated ethical problem.
(2021-05-12). Saturday 5/15: Solidarity Action: Justice for Mario Gonzales. indybay.org Corner of Otis Dr. & Park St, Alameda CA (this is where Mario was murdered)…
(2021-05-12). Saturday 5/22: Meetup: Stories from the Community. indybay.org online…
(2021-05-12). Saturday 5/15: Meetup: How and Why We Will Shut Down Golden Gate Fields. indybay.org online…
(2021-05-12). La familia de Mario González demanda la acusación de las policías de Alameda involucrado en su asesinato. indybay.org El 19 de abril, Mario González residente de Oakland, murió mientras era forzado hacia el piso por un oficial policíaco del departamento de Alameda. La familia del difunto ahora esta demandando respuestas del departamento de policía, de la ciudad de Alameda, y que Nancy O'Malley la fiscal del condado presente cargos encontrá de los tres oficiales policíacos involucrados en el incidente. El incidente ocurrió un día antes de que Derek Chauvin el oficial policíaco de Minnepolis fuera condenado de asesinato en según grado, asesinato en tercer grado y homicidio en segundo grado por el asesinato de George Floyd.
(2021-05-12). Tensions could escalate to 'full-scale war', UN Middle East envoy warns. news.un.org The UN Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process added his voice to calls for calm in the Occupied Palestinian Territory late on Tuesday, warning that the situation is "escalating towards a full-scale war", amid continuing air strikes and rocket attacks.
(2021-05-12). Myanmar: UN rights experts urge business 'to take a stand' against military junta. news.un.org United Nations independent rights experts on Wednesday urged businesses in Myanmar to uphold their human rights responsibilities and apply pressure on the military junta to halt grave human rights violations against its own people.
(2021-05-12). Iraq: New UN report shines light on 'deeply worrying' pattern of restrictions in Kurdistan. news.un.org Over the past year, freedom of expression in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq has been increasingly curtailed, according to a UN report issued on Wednesday.‚ÄØ…
(2021-05-12). Saturday 5/22: Come Together, Speak Out, Fight Back! Defending public housing in the Bay Area. indybay.org Bobby Hutton Park (16th Street & Adeline), Oakland CA…
(2021-05-12). Tuesday 6/8: Mick LaSalle & Richard Wolinsky: Dream State: California at the Movies. indybay.org Online webinar…
(2021-05-12). Saturday 5/15: Stop The Attack On Our Community Colleges Panel. indybay.org To Join This Zoom Meeting | us02web.zoom.us/j/89712887688?pwd=c3E4dVA2YWZsS3UrdndWRWZ1Mkd1QT09…
(2021-05-12). Friday 5/21: Fever: An Asian Pacific Islander Healing Space. indybay.org The Forum Collective – Online…
(2021-05-12). Wednesday 6/30: JoAnn Wypijewski & Kris Welch:What We Don't Talk About: Sex, Authority. indybay.org Online webinar…
(2021-05-12). Why we need to fight against child hunger. indybay.org Child hunger is still an ongoing issue that we can't ignore. A majority of these children come from impoverished Latin communities.
(2021-05-12). Thursday 5/13: Poetry y Platica Live Online. indybay.org The Green Arcade | 1680 Market Street | San Francisco, CA 94102…
(2021-05-12). Friday 5/14: Communal Cookout. indybay.org TBA @ www.instagram.com/gatsptv/…
(2021-05-12). U.S., Turkey continue depredations in Syria. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com U.S., Turkey continue depredations in SyriaRick Rozoff Over the past twenty-four hours the Syrian press is replete with accounts of ongoing American, Turkish and associated attacks on the country both military and economic. One news story is of a meeting between the ministers of water resources of Syria and Iraq, Tammam Ra'ad and Mehdi Rashid …
(2021-05-12). The Precautions of the Coronavirus outbreak within Sonoma County Jail. indybay.org The Precautions of the Coronavirus outbreak within Sonoma County Jail | By Paola Razo…
(2021-05-12). IMF Approves Sudan Debt Relief Plan. indybay.org On Monday, the International Monetary Fund approved a plan to pay for Sudan's debt owed to the financial institution.
(2021-05-12). #LatinoRebels10: From 2015, When a Puerto Rican Won the Powerball. latinorebels.com Ignorance is everywhere but in February of 2015, it felt like it was solely focused on the Puerto Rican who was a Powerball winner.
(2021-05-12). Iran Enriches Uranium to 63%, Its Highest Rate Ever. news.antiwar.com Still well short of the weapons-grade uranium levels, the IAEA has confirmed Iran has enriched uranium to its highest level ever, The IAEA chalked up the 60% to 63% difference to "fluctuations" in the process. Since Iran has no use for 60% enriched uranium in the first place, this largely doesn't matter, though the technical new high made this a new story. | Iran's civilian program only uses 20% and lower enriched uranium for fu…
(2021-05-12). Iran Enriches Uranium to 63%, Its Highest Rate Ever. news.antiwar.com Although still well short of weapons-grade uranium levels, the IAEA has confirmed Iran has enriched uranium to its highest level ever, The IAEA chalked up the 60% to 63% difference to "fluctuations" in the process. Since Iran has no use for 60% enriched uranium in the first place, this largely doesn't matter, though the technical new high made this a news story. | Iran's civilian program only uses 20% and lower enriched uranium…
(2021-05-12). Pakistan Rules Out Hosting US Military After Afghanistan Withdrawal. news.antiwar.com Since President Biden Speaking to reporters in Islamabad, Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi said Pakistan has adopted a policy that allows it to become "only partners in peace" and not join any future US war. | "No sir, we do…
(2021-05-12). CENTCOM: Afghanistan Withdrawal 6 to 12 Percent Complete. news.antiwar.com On Tuesday, US Central Command (CENTCOM) said the process of pulling troops out of Afghanistan In a press release, CENTCOM said that the US has removed about the equivalent of 104 C-17 loads of material out of Afghanistan. The military has also turned over more than 1,800 pieces of equipment to the Defense Logistics Agency for destruction. | So far, the US has officially handed over one military facility to the A…
(2021-05-12). US, Turkey Continue Depredations in Syria. news.antiwar.com Over the past twenty-four hours the Syrian press is replete with accounts of ongoing American, Turkish and associated attacks on the country both military and economic. One news story is of a meeting between the ministers of water resources of Syria and Iraq, Tammam Ra'ad and Mehdi Rashid al-Hamdani, respectively, discussing Turkey's diverting or outright …
(2021-05-11). What if Israelis attacked the Basilica of St. Peter on Easter? That's how Muslims feel about Assault on al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — One of the most outrageous Israeli actions against the Palestinians of East Jerusalem during the past week has been the repeated Israeli assaults on worshipers in the al-Aqsa Mosque complex, which is sacred to 1.8 billion Muslims, a fourth of humankind. This would be as though Israeli commandos had invaded …
(2021-05-11). STAND WITH PALESTINE! Say NO to apartheid! Join or organize a protest in your area! answercoalition.org  …
(2021-05-11). Israel kills dozens in Gaza airstrikes, escalates land theft and Palestinian expulsions. peoplesworld.org 
At least 26 Palestinians have been killed—including nine children and women—by Israeli military forces in just the last 24 hours. Most were killed by bombs dropped on Gaza by Israeli jets. The airstrikes came in retaliation for rockets fired by militants belonging to the Islamist group Hamas. The rockets, in turn, were a response to …
(2021-05-11). Petition from Rep. Rashida Tlaib to Stop US/Israeli War Crmes. indybay.org Sign now to call on the U.S. State Department and Department of Defense: Demand an end to Israel's forced displacement of Palestinians from East Jerusalem. See actionnetwork.org/forms/sign-now-to-call-on-the-us-state-department-and-department-of-defense-demand-an-end-to-israels-forced-displacement-of-palestinians-from-east-jerusalem…
(2021-05-11). Joint Statement by Palestinians in North America: Nakba 73 — Ongoing Nakba, Ongoing Resistance. samidoun.net 
As we mark the 73rd anniversary of the Nakba, we, the undersigned, join together to reaffirm our commitment to the Palestinian people's struggle for justice, return, and liberation. We commemorate the loss experienced by Palestinians in 1948 when hundreds of thousands of our people were forced into exile and saw their homes and villages stolen or destroyed by Zionist militias. To this day, colonization and dispossession remain ongoing processes, where Palestinians continue to endure land theft and encroachments on their basic rights. Despite the multiple decades of Zionist brutality, our resilient people remain c…
(2021-05-11). Video: Samidoun's Hadeel Shatara interviewed on Sheikh Jarrah, Al-Aqsa and the Palestinian Struggle. samidoun.net Rania Khalek is joined by Ramallah-based activist Hadeel Shatara, coordinator in Palestine of the Palestinian prisoner rights group Samidoun, to discuss Israeli violence in Sheikh Jarrah and Al Aqsa mosque | The article
(2021-05-11). Stopping Zionist Genocide Against The Palestinians. zcomm.org Palestinians have been victims of genocide as defined by the 1948 Genocide Convention since the founding of the State of Israel…
(2021-05-11). Hundreds of Palestinians Injured in IOF and Settler Violence on Al-Aqsa Mosque, Jerusalem — 'Zionism is Racism'. orinocotribune.com May 10 (OrinocoTribune.com)— Hundreds of worshippers inside the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in Jerusalem were injured during the Israeli crackdown on the holy site over the weekend, reported the Palestinian Red Crescent. According to the latest information provided by the Palestinian branch of the international medical aid organization, 305 Palestinians were injured in the violence caused by the Israeli occupation forces (IOF) and settlers. Of them, 228 remain hospitalized, and at least seven are in critical condition. The Israeli forces also targeted the Red Crescent crews and ambulances while they were trying…
(2021-05-11). Tear gas, bullets, bombs: Israel unleashes massive assault on Palestinians. liberationnews.org 
Israel has unleashed murderous actions all across occupied Palestine. Major pressure must be applied to demand that the U.S. government stops arming Israel with billions of dollars of weapons every year and providing diplomatic cover for their crimes.
(2021-05-11). Tear gas, bullets, bombs: Israel unleashes massive assault on Palestinians. liberationnews.org Photo: Protestors march through Portsmouth, New Hampshire, July 10, 2020. Credit — Omar Taweh In response to the mobilization of tens of thousands of Palestinians to defend the right to live in the Palestinian neighborhood of Sheikh Jarrah in East Jerusalem and worship at the Al-Aqsa mosque, Israel has unleashed murderous actions all across occupied …
(2021-05-11). Brazil's Landless Workers Movement (MST) condemns Israeli aggression, calls to #SaveSheikhJarrah. samidoun.net 
The Landless Workers' Movement (MST) in Brazil is a mass social movement, formed by rural workers and by all those who want to fight for land reform and against injustice and social inequality in rural areas. With an estimated 1.5 million members, the movement has led more than 2,500 land occupations, with about 370,000 families — families that today settled on 7.5 million hectares of land that they won as a result of the occupations. Through their organizing, these families continue to push for schools, credit for agricultural production and cooperatives, and access to health care. The MST has continuously…
(2021-05-11). Zionists understand nothing but language of force: Leader. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 11 (MNA) — The Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamanei urged Palestinians to force the Zionist regime to stop its atrocities by increasing their power and strengthening resistence.
(2021-05-11). Iran to stand powerfuly beside Resistance & Palestinians. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 11 (MNA) — Iranian Parliament Speaker's Special Aide for the International Affairs revoiced Iran's full support for the Resistance Front and Palestinians.
(2021-05-11). VIDEO: Brutal attack of Zionist regime on Gaza Strip. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 11 (MNA) — The Zionist regime attacked the Gaza strip on Monday night, killing 24 and wounding 103 Palestinians.
(2021-05-11). Israel Kills Dozens in Gaza While Imposing "Constant War" on Palestinian Residents of Jerusalem. democracynow.org 
Israeli airstrikes in Gaza have killed at least 26 Palestinians, including nine children, as tension in the region has escalated sharply. Hundreds were also injured by Israeli forces Monday when they stormed the Al-Aqsa Mosque, the third-holiest site in Islam. Hamas responded by firing hundreds of rockets into Israel, which reportedly caused dozens of injuries but no deaths. The tension in Jerusalem has been mounting for weeks as Palestinians have been organizing to block Israel from forcibly evicting dozens of Palestinians in the Sheikh Jarrah neighborhood to give their homes to Jewish settlers. The United Natio…
(2021-05-11). Headlines for May 11, 2021. democracynow.org Israeli Airstrikes Kill 26 Palestinians in Gaza, Including 9 Children, Bodies of Indian COVID-19 Victims Found on Banks of Ganges River, World Health Organization Chief Blasts "Shocking Global Disparity" in Vaccine Access, U.S. Drug Regulator Clears Pfizer's COVID-19 Vaccine for Use in Children 12 and Older, Democrats Urge President Biden to Lift Iran Sanctions and Return to 2015 Nuclear Deal, Colombian President Warns Indigenous Protesters Amid Mounting Attacks by Vigilantes, Mother's Day Marchers Demand Mexican Government Take Action to Find Missing Children, Moroccan Authorities Raid Home of Western Sahara Ind…
(2021-05-11). Three Children Are Reportedly Among Those Killed by Israeli Forces in Gaza. truthout.org 
The Palestinian health ministry said Monday that Israeli air strikes in Gaza killed nine people including three children — an attack that came the same day Israeli forces raided the Al-Aqsa Mosque and injured hundreds of Palestinians. | "Israeli air strikes killing civilians in Gaza is an act of terrorism. Palestinians deserve protection," "Unlike Israel, missile defense programs, suc…
(2021-05-11). Israel Kills Dozens in Gaza, Including 9 Children. truthout.org 
Israeli airstrikes in Gaza have killed at least 26 Palestinians, including nine children, as tension in the region has escalated sharply. Hundreds were also injured by Israeli forces Monday when they stormed the Al-Aqsa Mosque, the third-holiest site in Islam. Hamas responded by firing hundreds of rockets into Israel, which reportedly caused dozens of injuries but no deaths. The tension in Jerusalem has been mounting for weeks as Palestinians have been organizing to block Israel from forcibly evicting dozens of Palestin…
(2021-05-11). Gaza Strip: 26 Palestinians Killed, Including 9 Children, a Woman and Her Disabled Child, 75 Others Injured, Including 22 Children and 7 Women. libya360.wordpress.com PCHR Since yesterday evening, 10 May 2021, the Gaza Strip has witnessed a major military escalation that resulted in the killing of 26 Palestinians, including 9 children; one of them was killed with his father while another was with a disability and was killed along with his mother, and the injury of 75 others, including…
(2021-05-11). Israel kills 24 in Gaza as Netanyahu steps up provocations on Jerusalem Day. wsws.org Around 1,000 security forces stormed the al-Aqsa Mosque compound in East Jerusalem and attacked worshippers with stun grenades, tear gas and rubber bullets, injuring more than 330 Palestinians.
(2021-05-11). 20 Palestinians killed by Israel following demonstrations in Sheikh Jarrah. challenge-magazine.org 
As the holiest city in several faiths, Jerusalem is very important to Jews, Muslims, and Christians and was originally intended to be a neutral zone for all parties. However, as Israeli occupation and settlements have expanded, Jerusalem has increasingly become Israeli controlled and inhabited. Palestinians are routinely harassed by the Israeli police state and are often rejected from entering checkpoints into holy areas.
(2021-05-11). Sanders Says US Must Call for Cease-Fire and End to 'Provocative and Illegal Settlement Activity' by Israel. commondreams.org "The United States must call for an immediate cease-fire and an end to provocative and illegal settlement activity," says Sen. Bernie Sanders. "And we must also recommit to working with Israelis and Palestinians to finally end this conflict." | www.commondreams.org/sites/default/files/styles/cd_special_coverage/public/headline/thumbs/gaza_2021.jpg …
(2021-05-11). At least 26 Palestinians including 9 children killed in Israeli air strikes on Gaza. peoplesdispatch.org The airstrikes were carried out by Israel through Monday night and Tuesday morning, destroying several houses and civilian installations in the densely populated region…
(2021-05-11). Israel kills 20 in Gaza as Netanyahu steps up provocations on Jerusalem Day. wsws.org Around 1,000 security forces stormed the al-Aqsa Mosque compound in East Jerusalem and attacked worshippers with stun grenades, tear gas and rubber bullets, injuring more than 330 Palestinians.
(2021-05-11). End Brutal Repression of Palestinians Protesting Forced Displacement in Occupied East Jerusalem. commondreams.org ______________________________…
(2021-05-11). A New Generation of Palestinians Are Rising Under Netanyahu's Nose and Saying 'Enough Is Enough'. commondreams.org A New Generation of Palestinians Are Rising Under Netanyahu's Nose and Saying 'Enough Is Enough' | www.commondreams.org/sites/default/files/styles/cd_special_coverage/public/views-article/thumbs/palestine_11.jpg …
(2021-05-11). All Out For Palestine! popularresistance.org Samidoun Palestinian Prisoner Solidarity Network urges all Palestinian, Arab and international supporters of Palestine to escalate their organizing and struggle to confront massacres and ethnic cleansing and support Palestinian resistance! | In this moment, it is particularly important to highlight our unconditional support for the Palestinian people and their right to resist. It is now and has always been the resistance of the Palestinian people, through all forms of struggle, that defends Palestine from colonization. Our solidarity must affirm Palestinian resistance, Palestinian return, and Palestinian liberati…
(2021-05-11). Israeli Repression and Land Grabs, and the Palestinian Protests in Jerusalem. juancole.com By Anjuman Rahman | — ( Middle East Monitor ) — Violence has become a permanent feature of Ramadan for the people of occupied Palestine. The first day of the fasting month this year began with the Israeli army breaking locks and cutting the wires to the loudspeakers at Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem to silence …
(2021-05-11). Islamic Ummah firmly stands against Zionist regime genocide. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 11 (MNA) — Iranian Parliament Speaker said that Islamic Ummah firmly stands against the Zionist regime genocide against the oppressed people of Palestine in the occupied lands and territories.
(2021-05-11). Parl. calls resistance only way to liberate Palestine. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 11 (MNA) — In a statement issued on Tuesday, the members of the Iranian Parliament condemned the criminal actions of the Zionist regime in the occupied territories.
(2021-05-11). Press Statement Issued by the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine. libya360.wordpress.com We mourn the martyrs of our people who rose as a result of the criminal Zionist aggression in Gaza and the occupied interior, and we affirm that the pure blood that was shed will continue to be a curse that haunts the occupier, its leaders and their offspring. We pay tribute to our heroic people…
(2021-05-11). Hamas continues to fire barrage of rockets on Zionists. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 11 (MNA) — Local sources in Israeli-occupied territories say more than 610 rockets have been fired by Gaza resistance forces towards occupied lands since yesterday.
(2021-05-11). Zionist attack on Gaza leaves 24 martyred, incl. 9 children. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 11 (MNA) — The Palestinian Ministry of Health announced the martyrs of the Zionist regime's attack on Gaza increased to 24.
(2021-05-11). Dozens of Zionist settlers fled homes due to rocket attacks. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 11 (MNA) — Palestinian sources reported that after several rockets were fired from the Gaza Strip towards Zionist settlements, sirens went off warning of rocket attacks in those settlements.
(2021-05-11). In Videos (18+): Israel On Brink Of Civil War, As Chaos Rocks Gaza. southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | Hundreds of rockets are targeting Israeli cities, including Tel Aviv. Most of rockets were intercepted by Israeli Iron Dome, but some of them targeted civilian areas in several cities, including the capital. | One civilian was reportedly killed in Israeli Rimosh LeZion. | The Israeli military asked residents of the central and southern parts of the country to hide in bomb shelters. The flight zone over Ben Gurion Airport was closed. |
(2021-05-11). IDF Deploys Artillery Batteries To Gaza Border, Signalling Fighting Ramps Up. southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | On the morning of May 11th, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) sent additional artillery batteries to the Gaza border as fighting intensifies in the Strip. | The deployment of these cannons and rocket launchers appear to indicate that the military is preparing for a potential wider conflict in the enclave. | The Israel Defense Forces said it bombed a Hamas team preparing to fire an anti-tank guided missile at Israel from the Gaza Strip. | Rocket launches continue from Gaza towards Israeli…
(2021-05-11). Israel Condemned for 'Unambiguous War Crime' After Destroying Gaza Apartment Tower. commondreams.org Israeli forces were accused of committing a war crime after destroying a 13-story apartment tower in Gaza City amid the growing threat of a full-blown IDF assault on the besieged Palestinian territory. | www.commondreams.org/sites/default/files/styles/cd_special_coverage/public/headline/thumbs/gaza_apartment.jpg …
(2021-05-11). Children among those killed in Gaza as Israeli airstrikes continue and other stories. peoplesdispatch.org Today we look at the rising casualties in the Israeli airstrikes on Gaza, the march for justice for disappeared persons in Mexico, and more…
(2021-05-11). UK must stop 'shameful' arms sales to Israel after 26 killed in Gaza airstrikes. thecanary.co Campaigners are putting pressure on the UK to stop selling arms to Israel after The Israeli military launched overnight airstrikes on Gaza, hitting two border tunnels and two high-rise buildings. Health officials in Gaza said 26 people, including nine children, had died, most as a result of the airstrikes. | This is the
(2021-05-11). State Dept Spokesperson Under Fire for 'Spineless' Refusal to Condemn Israel's Killing of Children in Gaza. commondreams.org "This unsurprising response is devoid of empathy and concern for human suffering," said Rep. Ilhan Omar. "He can't even condemn the killing of children." | www.commondreams.org/sites/default/files/styles/cd_special_coverage/public/headline/thumbs/ned_price_gaza.jpg …
(2021-05-11). The Pursuit of National Liberty Should not be Handed Over to Toxic Populists and Demagogues. counterpunch.org 
Sending the royal navy to Jersey to confront the French was a suitable overture to elections in Britain dominated by populist nationalism of differing variants. Boris Johnson promised "unwavering support" for the island's government, a pledge it may find less than reassuring. In Paris, President Macron was likewise beating the patriotic drum, using the bicentenary of the death of Napoleon to praise "the child from Ajaccio who became master of Europe".
(2021-05-11). COVID Authoritarians Abuse Children. globalresearch.ca Visit and follow us on Instagram at @crg_globalresearch. Centers for Diseases …
(2021-05-11). What if Israelis attacked the Basilica of St. Peter on Easter? zcomm.org That's how Muslims feel about Assault on al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem…
(2021-05-11). Human Rights Experts Denounce Israeli Violence, Confiscation of Homes in East Jerusalem as Violation of International Law. commondreams.org "These forced evictions are part of a continuing pattern in Sheikh Jarrah, they flagrantly violate international law, and would amount to war crimes," said Saleh Higazi of Amnesty International. | www.commondreams.org/sites/default/files/styles/cd_special_coverage/public/headline/thumbs/violations-intl-law-war-crimes-israel.jpg …
(2021-05-11). Space Colonization is a Capitalist Perception Management Op. orinocotribune.com By Caitlin Johnstone — May 7, 2021 | The world's two wealthiest people are fighting over the moon, which just says so much about where our species is at right now. | Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos
(2021-05-11). ALBA-TCP Urges Colombia to Respect Human Rights. orinocotribune.com This Monday, May 10, the Bolivarian Alliance for the Peoples of Our America — Peoples' Trade Treaty (ALBA-TCP) asked the Colombian state to respect the human rights of its citizens. | "ALBA expresses its concern about the violence that is being experienced in Colombia, and condemns it. It calls on the State to respect human rights and guarantee dialogue," stated the executive secretary of the regional bloc, Sasha Llorenti, at the conclusion of a conference with representatives of the Global South, Africa, America, and Europe, reported the news agency AVN. | Llorenti stressed the importance of other countries…
(2021-05-11). Big Pharma Cares More About Profiting From COVID Than Human Survival. zcomm.org Unless vaccines go to the Global South, the virus is going to mutate. It's already happening, you get more lethal strains…
(2021-05-11). Uprising Across the Global South. libya360.wordpress.com Nicholas Ayala For the past week massive uprisings in Colombia have captured international attention. The scale of the unrest has been so large and vocal that long-time allies to the Duque regime have been forced to speak up. The US released a statement saying "citizens in democratic countries have the unquestionable right to protest peacefully" but that…
(2021-05-11). CODEPINK Holds Mother's Day Peace Rally at Golden Gate. indybay.org Continued killing in Afghanistan and other issues protested…
(2021-05-11). Estonia Becomes Centre Stage of Anti-Russia Military Exercises. globalresearch.ca Visit and follow us on Instagram at @crg_globalresearch. 800 paratroopers from …
(2021-05-11). Migrant Children Held in Mass Shelters With Little Oversight. latinorebels.com The Biden administration is holding tens of thousands of asylum-seeking children in an opaque network of some 200 facilities that The Associated Press has learned spans two dozen states and includes five shelters with more than 1,000 children packed inside.
(2021-05-11). Over 50 Democrats Support $8 Billion Fund for USPS to Electrify Its Fleet. truthout.org 
Over 50 House Democrats have signed on to a letter urging the White House and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to consider a proposal to allocate $8 billion in funds for the United States Postal Service (USPS) so that it can get a jump start on electrifying its fleet of mail trucks. | The agency had outlined a plan costing
(2021-05-11). UN denounces attack on peacekeepers in DR Congo. news.un.org The United Nations Security Council strongly condemned Monday's attack on the UN peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), in which one Malawian blue helmet was killed.
(2021-05-11). Security Council denounces attack on peacekeepers in DR Congo. news.un.org The United Nations Security Council strongly condemned Monday's attack on the UN peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), in which one Malawian blue helmet was killed.
(2021-05-11). China on the horizon as 'world's pharmacy'. mronline.org 
The World Health Organisation's approval Friday for China's COVID-19 vaccine known as Sinopharm dramatically transforms the ecosystem of the pandemic. | May 11, 2021 | News…
(2021-05-11). Why Biden's Vaccine IP Waiver is Political Theatre. counterpunch.org 
India's Ministry of External Affairs has welcomed the statement of the US government of 5th May announcing their support for a relaxation in the norms of the agreement on TRIPS, to ensure quick and affordable access to vaccines and medicines for developing countries. Delhi is "hopeful that with a consensus based approach, the waiver can be approved quickly at the WTO." But is the optimism warranted?
(2021-05-11). Friday 5/21: Anti-Chevron Day Protest at Richmond Refinery. indybay.org Chevron Richmond Refinery, | Castro St. entrance — Street parking in Point Richmond (the other side of I-580); please allow up to 15 minutes to walk to the gate.
(2021-05-11). Mayo Clinic again receives top honors for high-quality patient care. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Eleven? hospitals across?Mayo Clinic?received star ratings from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) for Overall Hospital Quality. Six of the 11 hospitals earned five stars — the best score possible. The national average is 3 of 5 stars. The star rating provides patients with information about multiple dimensions of quality …
(2021-05-11). It Is Imperative We Fix the Gaping Holes in Medicare. commondreams.org "The lack of benefits for hearing, dental and vision has severe consequences for worsening a whole host of other medical conditions," writes Bernie Sanders and Pramila Jayapal. | www.commondreams.org/sites/default/files/styles/cd_special_coverage/public/views-article/thumbs/medicareee-1.jpg …
(2021-05-11). Syria and Russia Won the War, But America Legitimizes Ongoing Looting. strategic-culture.org 
The Syrian people are well aware that they must persist in defying Western aggression if they are to avoid the total collapse inflicted on Afghanistan, Iraq and Libya by the Americans and their accomplices. | Irish peace activist Dr Declan Hayes explains what's at stake in Syria's forthcoming presidential election this month. He predicts incumbent President Bashar al-Assad will win re-election from having strong popular support because the Syrian people view this defiance as their best way to repel the American-led NATO covert war on their nation. The covert war for regime change has been defeated in the battlefi…
(2021-05-11). Eternal War and Austerity: The Hell that Imperialist Propaganda Demands us to Accept. orinocotribune.com By Rainer Shea — May 8, 2021 | The narrative managers of U.S. imperialism don't want us to think about the mounting evidence that an alternative to our current socio-political system exists. They don't want us to think about how over 800 Chinese million people have been lifted out of poverty in the last generation due due to China's socialist workers democracy, or about the successes that the five Marxist-Leninist countries have had in fighting Covid-19 and reducing greenhouse gas emissions, or how a multi-polar world order is emerging which is diminishing the deadly reach of the U.S. empire, or how a new wa…
(2021-05-11). Interview with Comrade Jose Maria Sison. orinocotribune.com The following is an interview which I conducted with Comrade Jose Maria Sison, the Founding Chairman of the Communist Party of the Philippines and Chairman Emeritus of the International League of People's Struggle. Comrade Joma is a proletarian internationalist, a Filipino patriot, and a revolutionary. Joma has written many books, including Basic Principles of Marxism-Leninism: A Primer, and Selected Readings from the Works of Jose Maria Sison. Joma can be found on twitter at @JoseMariaSison or his website ( Q: One t…
(2021-05-11). Fanon's renewal of the Marxist formula. mronline.org 
In the vortex of the Algerian revolution Fanon's return to 'the Marxist formula' was rooted in the concrete situation of a living struggle. | May 11, 2021 | Newswire…
(2021-05-11). Online events w/ Gabor Mate, Varoufakis, Vijay Prashad, Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor & others. indybay.org Here are some 17 online events taking place over the next 10 days (and starting tomorrow, May 10), featuring people such as Gabor Mate, Varoufakis, Vijay Prashad, Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor, and many others. | These events are hosted from various locations all across the country, as well from Canada, and the UK (however, the listed times are all for our "Pacific time zone"). Of course, feel free to share this info with others who might be interested in it.
(2021-05-11). The WHO Confirms that the Covid-19 PCR Test is Flawed: Estimates of "Positive Cases" are Meaningless. The Lockdown Has No Scientific Basis. globalresearch.ca One year later the WHO retracts. They don't say "We Made a Mistake". It's carefully formulated. While they do not officially deny the validity of their misleading January 2020 guidelines, they recommend RT-PCR "Re-testing" (which everybody knows is an impossibility).
(2021-05-11). Video: The 2021 Worldwide Corona Crisis. "The Worst Crisis in Modern History" globalresearch.ca First released on February 22, 2021 | We bring to the attention of our readers this Global Research Video documentary produced by Ariel Noyola Rodriguez, featuring Prof. Michel Chossudovsky. | We are at the crossroads of one of the most serious crises …
(2021-05-11). Congresswoman Jayapal Misses the Mark. indybay.org No way does Biden deserve an "A"
(2021-05-11). 157 Taliban members killed, 99 injured in Afghanistan. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 11 (MNA) — The Afghan Ministry of Defense said in a statement that 157 Taliban members were killed and 99 others were wounded in the past 24 hours.
(2021-05-11). Military Situation In Afghanistan On May 11, 2021 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | On May 10, an IED attack was reported in Kandahar District 5 | On May 10, Taliban attacked Qalah Ya Ali Khan outpost, north of Logar | On May 10, an VBIED attack was reported on Army point in Dehyak | On May 10, Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani met with Pakistan army chief Gen. Qamar Javed Bajwa and Gen. Sir Nick Carter, Britain's Chief of the Defense Staff and Head of the British Armed Forces, in Kabul | 157 Taliban members were killed and 99 others were wounded…
(2021-05-11). The CoVaxx-19 Scorecard: Bleeding, Blood-Clots and the Whole Nine Yards. globalresearch.ca Visit and follow us on Instagram at @crg_globalresearch. "We have enough …
(2021-05-11). We Must Push Politics Aside in the Global Race to Vaccinate the World Against Covid-19. commondreams.org "If we are to address common global threats such as contagions or climate change or nuclear war, we must develop a global perspective." | www.commondreams.org/sites/default/files/styles/cd_special_coverage/public/views-article/thumbs/vaccine_free_1.jpg …
(2021-05-11). Programming Code—Related Errors. jamanetwork.com In the Research Letter titled "Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder Among Commercially Insured Patients in the Context of the COVID-19 Pandemic," published in the December 15, 2020, issue of JAMA, a programming code error led to incorrect data reported throughout the Results section, the Figure, the Table, and the eTable in the Supplement. The main findings did not change. This article was corrected online.
(2021-05-11). A Next-Generation Rapid, Accurate SARS-CoV-2 Antibody Test. jamanetwork.com More than a year into the COVID-19 pandemic, SARS-CoV-2 antibody tests are plentiful, but highly accurate, affordable, point-of-care versions with quantitative data still don't exist. An innovative test from scientists at the University of California, San Francisco, and colleagues could change that.
(2021-05-11). Abandonment of COVID protections puts farm workers in a stranglehold. peoplesworld.org 
Growers are just beginning to bring this year's wave of contracted laborers into Washington State for the coming season to pick apples, cherries, and other fruit. The laborers are arriving to just-relaxed COVID-19 health and safety requirements for farmworkers, courtesy of a Superior Court judge in Yakima County, the heart of the state's apple country. Meanwhile, …
(2021-05-11). India Brought COVID-19 Crisis on Itself. progressive.org The country's vaccination drive lost steam due to governmental mismanagement and complacency.
(2021-05-11). Pro-COVID Parents Are Fighting School Mask Mandates With White Tears. theroot.com 
I don't like wearing masks.