(2024-12-30). Higher Education Must Champion Democracy, Not Surrender To Fascism. popularresistance.org For decades, neoliberalism has systematically attacked the welfare state, undermined public institutions and weakened the foundations of collective well-being. Shrouded in the alluring language of liberty, it transforms market principles into a dominant creed, insisting that every facet of life conform to the imperatives of profit and economic efficiency. | But in reality, neoliberalism consolidates wealth in the hands of a financial elite, celebrates ruthless individualism, promotes staggering levels of inequality, perpetuates systemic injustices like racism and militarism, and commodifies everything, leaving no…
(2024-12-30). 10 inequality victories in 2024. nationofchange.org Our year-end review of 10 of the most inspiring inequality wins, from union drives to fair taxes to consumer protection.
(2024-12-30). President Unveils Plans to Reform Iran's Educational System. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian voiced his administration's determination to reform the country's educational system and enhance its quality.
(2024-12-30). Higher Education Must Champion Democracy, Not Surrender to Fascism. globalresearch.ca For decades,
(2024-12-30). No Longer Sustained by Education, Western Humanity Is in Death Throes. Paul C. Roberts. globalresearch.ca Universities no longer produce educated people, and educated people are ceasing to exist. It is an interesting question, not to be discussed here, whether the disappearance of educated people is cause or result of the rise in barbarity that is …
(2024-12-30). BBC Staffers Reveal Editor's 'Entire Job' To Whitewash Israeli War Crimes. popularresistance.org BBC editor Raffi Berg has almost complete control of the British broadcaster's online coverage of Israel's war on Gaza and is ensuring that all events are reported with a pro-Israel bias, according to a new report published on 28 December by Drop Site News. | "This guy's entire job is to water down everything that's too critical of Israel," one former BBC journalist said. | Drop Site News spoke to 13 current and former staffers who stated that the BBC's coverage consistently devalues Palestinian life, ignores Israeli atrocities, and creates a false equivalence in an entirely unbalanced conflict.
(2024-12-30). Starbucks barista strike spreads to 300 stores across U.S. mronline.org 
The action involved over 300 stores that had previously voted to join Starbucks Workers United Union (SBWU) according to a press release from the union.
(2024-12-30). Macron appoints Zombie government in France. mronline.org 
After the fall of right-wing PM Michel Barnier to a no-confidence vote, Emmanuel Macron has appointed a new Prime Minister, Franàßois Bayrou, to attempt to apply the same policies. The Left Berlin spoke to Paris activist, John Mullen.
(2024-12-30). BBC Exposé: Israeli Lobby and Government Collaborate in Free Speech Crackdown. mintpressnews.com 
Israeli lobbyists, organizations, and former intelligence operatives are actively working behind the scenes to suppress free speech, stifle debate at academic institutions, ban advocacy groups, and curtail the right to assembly. This coordinated effort has intensified during the ongoing Gaza war, with substantial complicity from Western governments and major social media platforms. | On December 17, the BBC published an
(2024-12-30). Regrouping against the MAGA ambush — since cash, ground game, candidate- and campaign-quality got demoted. nationofchange.org What ambushed Harris were targeted billionaire payola, years of leverage from phony, online propaganda, bought rightwing influencers, and decades of dishonest FOX noise.
(2024-12-30). Renewable energy finally sails off into the past. onlineopinion.com.au None of these solutions are yet commercially realistic for production designs, but they do tick the box for the company's corporate image in window dressing, striving towards the hallowed zero emissions.
(2024-12-30). UAE and Iran Hold Talks To Boost Cooperation and Regional Stability. themedialine.org 
(2024-12-30). Luigi Mangione's indictment is another example of the dangers of terror charges. mronline.org 
The indictment comes as some states expand terror laws to ensnare protesters who block "critical infrastructure."
(2024-12-30). MAH MCA CET 2025: Registration Starts, Last Date Jan 25. ummid.com The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell has started online registration for MAH MCA CET 2025 to be held for admission in Master of Computer Applications (MCA) PG course for the year 2025-26.
(2024-12-30). JEE Advanced 2025 | Information Brochure, Registration, Admit Card. ummid.com IIT Kanpur has released the JEE Advanced 2025 Information Brochure on its official website jeeadv.ac.in which provides the complete schedule of the important entrance test, syllabus, eligibility criteria, online registration and admit card release date besides related information.
(2024-12-29). 10 Big Victories for Economic Equality in 2024. truthout.org In dark times like these, shining a light on successful efforts to reverse our country's extreme inequality is more important than ever. As we looked back on 2024, we actually found plenty to celebrate. Here are 10 inspiring wins that deserve more attention. Volkswagen workers in Chattanooga, Tennessee voted overwhelmingly in April to join the United Auto Workers, a landmark win for… |
(2024-12-29). No Longer Sustained by Education, Western Humanity Is in Death Throes. thealtworld.com Universities no longer produce educated people, and educated people are ceasing to exist. It is an interesting question, not to be discussed here, whether the disappearance of educated people is cause or result of the rise in barbarity that is engulfing the world. | Wherever one looks one sees degeneration. From Bach, Mozart, Beethoven to four-letter rap. Literature has ceased to be written as well as read. Art has become scribbles attesting to meaningless. Both the inclination and ability to read are declining. Fewer people can use their language. University students' essays are written by insentient AI. People…
(2024-12-29). Ministry to assess TVET course costs in preparation for universal access. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Department of Technical and Vocational Education and Training Operations and Management (TVETOM) under the Ministry of Education is set to commence an assessment of the costs associated with each TVET course in the country. This marks the first step in the government's effort to understand the financial implications of …
(2024-12-29). Over 20K UoPeople alumnus desirous of rebuilding Syria. ummid.com Thousands of Syrian refugees are planning to return to their homes to help rebuild Syria with the knowledge gained from their studies at University of the People (UoPeople) – a tuition-free American online university, following the fall of brutal Assad regime.
(2024-12-29). After Writing About Prison Censorship, I Got Blocked From Messaging My Sources. truthout.org A few months ago, I logged into my online Securus account to send an electronic message to a friend in a Washington State prison. To my shock, I found the word "blocked" on my account and I was not able to send any messages. The block came just a few weeks after I had published an article with Truthout on censorship inside of prisons and had sent the finished article to some of my sources over the… |
(2024-12-29). AISSEE 2025 Registration Starts, Apply Here. ummid.com Online registration and application form submission for All India Sainik School Entrance Exam 2025 (AISSEE 2025-26) has started on the NTA website aissee2025.ntaonline.in, parents who wish to admit their wards in Military Schools should note.
(2024-12-29). JEE Advanced 2025 | Information Brochure, Registration, Admit Card. ummid.com IIT Kanpur has released the JEE Advanced 2025 Information Brochure on its official website jeeadv.ac.in which provides the complete schedule of the important entrance test, syllabus, eligibility criteria, online registration and admit card release date besides related information.
(2024-12-29). MAH MCA CET 2025: Registration Starts, Last Date Jan 25. ummid.com The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell has started online registration for MAH MCA CET 2025 to be held for admission in Master of Computer Applications (MCA) PG course for the year 2025-26.
"This exceptional year of extreme weather shows how dangerous life has already become… and highlights the urgency of moving away from planet-heating fossil fuels as quickly as possible."
"If college football is defined by anything, we might say that it is trauma".
Since the 1990s, Western Marxists have replaced imperialism with global capitalism that is untethered to Western imperialism. Western Marxists have also deemed socialist projects as a betrayal of their utopian views rooted in the Hegelian "purity fetish."
The president of Ecuador, Daniel Noboa, ordered the handover of the Galapagos Islands for the construction of a U.S. military base, due to the approval of the "Comprehensive security project in the island region" and the "Instructions for the application of cooperation agreements between Ecuador and the United States" on December 10.
The billionaire wants to insert the power of his money into British politics, but Reform can be crushed if we mount a campaign of real protest, unafraid to attack Labour, argues John Westmoreland.
The Drop the ADL from Schools campaign seeks to challenge the role the Anti-Defamation League plays in promoting anti-Palestinian racism in K-12 schools across the U.S.
With a year marked by genocide and conflict almost behind us, we welcome the new year with struggle; may it bring us closer to a socialist world where the dreams of humanity can finally awaken.
Needs assessment by NGO reveals the huge psychological impact of the war with Israel on young people.
On December 12, the Biden administration released its National Strategy to Counter Islamophobia and Anti-Arab Hate. But as Biden speaks of "countering hate," he continues to expedite the shipment of weapons that are being used to kill Palestinians.
The Crimean Central Library is showcasing for the first time a selection of 30 paintings by Cuban artists, featuring landscapes, portraits, cityscapes, and depictions of Cuban life.