Staff (2025-01-20). "I've Been to the Mountaintop": In His Final Speech, MLK Spoke of Reaching "Promised Land" of Equality. democracynow.org Today is the federal holiday that honors civil rights icon Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. He was born January 15, 1929, and was assassinated April 4, 1968, at the Lorraine Motel in Memphis at just 39 years old. We play an excerpt from King's last speech, "I Have Been to the Mountaintop," in which he spoke of the ongoing struggle for equal rights that he said would continue even without him. "I've seen the promised land. I may not get there with you. But I want you to know tonight, that we, as a people, will get to the promised land," King said. He was killed one day later.

Richard D. Wolff (2025-01-20). United States in 2025: Social problems denied via rhetorics of refusal. nationofchange.org The gross inequality of wealth and income in the United States and the global exposure of billionaires' power over government.

Staff (2025-01-20). "Infinite Hope": Angela Davis Speaks at 2025 Peace Ball Ahead of Trump Inauguration. democracynow.org With the U.S. political establishment gathered in Washington for the second inauguration of Donald Trump, the iconic venue Busboys and Poets on Sunday hosted the Peace Ball, an event held around presidential inaugurations since 2009 and featuring voices of resistance to war, racism, poverty and more. This year's Peace Ball featured author Angela Davis, who spoke of the power of "infinite hope" to fight against injustice. "I want us all to generate the kind of collective hope that will usher us into a better future," said Davis. We air highlights from the event.

UMMID (2025-01-20). OPJS, Sunrise and Singhania universities' PhDs invalid: UGC. ummid.com The University Grants Commission (UGC) Thursday January 16, 2025 said Ph.D. programmes offered by OPJS, Sunrise and Singhania universities are invalid and will not be recognised for higher education or employment.

editor (2025-01-20). The Herculean task facing the new Syrian government. onlineopinion.com.au Recognizing the horror the Syrian people have endured over the past 14 years, the question is, will Hayat Tahrir al-Sham leader Ahmed al-Sharaa follow through on his public promises to transform Syria.

Bárbara Gómez (2025-01-20). Visa electrónica agiliza trámites a turistas que visiten Cuba. radiohc.cu La Habana, 20 ene (RHC) Los turistas que visiten Cuba pueden acceder al sitio evisacuba.cu/es/inicio para obtener visa electrónica, procedimiento que agiliza el trámite y les permite desde la tranquilidad de su hogar completar el formulario de viajeros online.

editor (2025-01-20). To win the climate debate, we must use the same tools that were used to defeat science and common sense. onlineopinion.com.au One of the reasons conservatives have steadily lost power to the left over the past 50 years is because we have not made a proper study of the tools used against us.

Staff (2025-01-20). Turistas que visitan Cuba pueden acceder a sitio online para obtener visa electrónica. cubadebate.cu Los turistas que visiten Cuba pueden acceder al para obtener visa electrónica, procedimiento que agiliza el trámite y les permite desde la tranquilidad de su hogar completar el formulario de viajeros online, informó Giana Galindo Enríquez, directora comercial del Mintur.

Codepink (2025-01-19). Can the Internet Wage Peace? Amidst a Push for War, Chinese and American Citizens Connect Online. pressenza.com With the Tiktok ban just days away, American youth have started flooding the Chinese social media app The app "Xiaohongshu" directly translates to 'Little Red Book," but it has been dubbed RedNote in the United States. Many are quick to think of Chinese communist leader Mao Zedong's famous Little Red Book, though app officials say it isn't a direct reference. Still, th…

Barton Kunstler (2025-01-16). Elon Musk shouts fire firefighters in a crowded theater! nationofchange.org Elon Musk has been leaping about the public stage like a Rumplestiltskin just appointed jester to the royal court. A few days ago he blamed the L.A. fires on hiring programs intended to encourage "Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion", or DEI. In doing so he adds to the long litany of outrage over Affirmative Action, of …

Human Rights Watch (2025-01-16). UK: New Government Failing to Uphold Democratic Freedoms. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Thousands of peaceful protesters stand up for rights in an Anti-Racism Protest in London, UK, August 7, 2024. | © Martin Suker | (London) —United Kingdom authorities are seriously undermining democratic rights, especially the right to peaceful protest, Human Rights Watch said today in its World Report 2025. The Labour government, which took office in July 2024, has failed to roll back draconian anti-protest measures introduced by the previous administration, while continuing to appeal a court ruling that curbs the measures.For the 546-page world report, in its 35th edition, H…

Pressenza New York (2025-01-16). 2025 Nuclear-Free Future Awards laureates announced. pressenza.com The 2025 Nuclear-Free Future Awards will this year honor individuals from Brazil, Germany, India, Navajo country, the United States and Zimbabwe for their achievements in working for a nuclear-free world. | The Award laureates are chosen by an international jury of their peers and are offered in three categories: Resistance, Education and Solution. The 2025 laureates are: S.P. Udayakumar (India) for Resistance; Márcia Gomes de Oliveira and Norbert Suchanek (Brazil / Germany) for Education; and Edwick Madzimure (Zimbabwe) for Solution.Honorary Lifetime Achievement awards will be given to teacher, author and…

editor (2025-01-16). Elon Musk: end X members banning access to themselves. onlineopinion.com.au I am currently a victim of X Member Censorship – having received this notice when I sought to access the X site of Ali Shihabi — an advisor to Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed Bin Salman.

aljazeera (2025-01-16). Fact-check: Did Gavin Newsom cut $100m in fire prevention funding? aljazeera.com Online posts, citing a January 10 Newsweek article, claim Newsom cut $101m in fire prevention funding. Is this true?

editor (2025-01-16). AUKUS: flawed and sinking. onlineopinion.com.au Australia has yet to see the fabled white elephants of the sea and remains at the mercy of the US Congress.

Zane McNeill (2025-01-15). WV Governor Scraps DEI, Signs Vaccine Exemptions on Second Day in Office. truthout.org West Virginia Republican Gov. Patrick Morrisey issued a series of executive orders on his second day in office, including measures to allow religious exemptions for school vaccinations and eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives within state government. These actions have elicited criticism from state leaders and activists, including West Virginia Democratic Party Chair… |

via Monterey Bay Aquarium Workers United (2025-01-15). Monterey Bay Aquarium Workers United – Community Letter of Support. indybay.org Employees of the Monterey Bay Aquarium are forming their union! Monterey Bay Aquarium Workers United stands together to create a better future for our colleagues, our animals, and our ocean. We believe it is time to ensure fair and equitable pay, comprehensive benefits, workplace flexibility, and a culture of safety, transparency, and inclusion. By forming our union with AFSCME Council 57, we are uniting to build a workplace that reflects the Aquarium's core values of equity, integrity and hope.

Chris Mills Rodrigo (2025-01-15). Fossil Fuel "Oil-Garchs" Reap Billions in Payback for Trump Support. inequality.org

Steve Topple (2025-01-15). SEND system in England falling apart at the seams — thanks to the Tories. thecanary.co The House of Commons Public Accounts Committee's report Support for children and young people with special educational needs published on 15 January highlights significant challenges within England's Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) system. Notably, it outlines how funding over the past ten years has not matched demand — as the previous Conservative Party governments […] | By

Steve Topple (2025-01-15). SEND system in England falling apart at the seams — thanks to the Tories. thecanary.co The House of Commons Public Accounts Committee's report Support for children and young people with special educational needs published on 15 January highlights significant challenges within England's Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) system. Notably, it outlines how funding over the past ten years has not matched demand — as the previous Conservative Party governments […] | By

David Hencke (2025-01-15). Special Needs Child Provision in Crisis as 40% of Local Authorities Risk Going Bust. bylinetimes.com Children with special educational needs are being offered "inconsistent and inequitable" support by the Government, which fails to meet minimum legal requirements, amid a growing financial crisis at local authorities, a damning new parliamentary report has warned. | A big rise in the number of children with diagnoses and the rising numbers of local authorities in severe financial difficulties, is creating a looming crisis, the report by the Commons Public Accounts Committee warns. | The Committee is demanding action from Whitehall within weeks and warning that a failure to adequately finance the system now ris…

editor (2025-01-15). Voters spoilt for choice: Peter Albanese or Anthony Dutton. onlineopinion.com.au Regardless of the 2025 election, voters get duopoly dinner: environmental and energy sellout, regressive education, unfair taxation, mega migration, housing hunger games.

John Davidson (2025-01-15). Bill Gates' Foundation Tax-Exempt Status Faces Court Showdown Amid Vaccine Profit Allegations. globalresearch.ca In a legal confrontation with potential far-reaching implications, Floridian and head of The World Peace Through Education Foundation, Inc, William S. Scott has filed an appeal and petition for a Writ of Mandamus against the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) in …

NEOB (2025-01-15). Gauteng Legislature embarks on School Readiness Campaign. sanews.gov.za Gauteng Legislature embarks on School Readiness Campaign | Members of the Gauteng Provincial Legislature (GPL) are expected to embark on a School Readiness Campaign starting on Wednesday, 15 January. | | The campaign — which includes visits to several schools across the province — will continue until mid-February. | | "This campaign reflects [the] GPL's commitment to ensuring that schools across the province are fully equipped to receive learners and provide quality education as the new academic year begins," the GPL said in a statement. | | The oversight campaign will be spearheaded by GPL Speaker Morak…

UMMID (2025-01-15). Maharashtra Class 12 (HSC) 2025 Hall Ticket released. ummid.com Maharashtra State Board of Secondary & Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) released today on its official website mahahsscboard.in the Hall Ticket (Admit Card) of the students who have registered for HSC (also known as Class XII and Class 12th HSC) 2025 exams.

UMMID (2025-01-15). Himachal TET Nov 2024 Result Out – Direct Link to Check. ummid.com The Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education (HPBoSE) has released on its website hpbose.org today the Result of the candidates who appeared in the Himachal Pradesh State Teacher Eligibility Test (HP TET 2024) held in November.

UMMID (2025-01-15). Maharashtra Class 12 (HSC) 2025 Hall Ticket released. ummid.com Maharashtra State Board of Secondary & Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) released today on its official website mahahsscboard.in the Hall Ticket (Admit Card) of the students who have registered for HSC (also known as Class XII and Class 12th HSC) 2025 exams.

UMMID (2025-01-15). Himachal TET Nov 2024 Result Out – Direct Link to Check. ummid.com The Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education (HPBoSE) has released on its website hpbose.org today the Result of the candidates who appeared in the Himachal Pradesh State Teacher Eligibility Test (HP TET 2024) held in November.

The Independent (2025-01-15). REPORT: Buganda region registers highest cases of child marriages. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The main Census findings have shown that the Buganda region has the highest cases of child marriages across the country raising concerns among local leaders. The Children (Amendment) Act 2016 emphasizes the right of every child to education and places responsibilities on parents and the state to ensure children attend …

nosihle (2025-01-15). Government congratulates Matric Class of 2024. sanews.gov.za Government congratulates Matric Class of 2024 | Government has extended its congratulations to the Matric Class of 2024 for their outstanding performance in the National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations. | | With a pass rate of 87.3% – the matriculants have exceeded the 82.9% achieved in 2023, marking an impressive improvement of 4.4%. | | The class of 2024 has worked hard and with determination, reflecting a collective effort from learners, teachers, parents, guardians and caregivers. | | "The 2024 results mark a significant milestone in the history of South Africa's education system, coinciding with the…

Lynda Carson (2025-01-15). Trump's HUD pick Scott Turner is chair of right-wing Center For Education Opportunity. indybay.org If Scott Turner, A Trump Loyalist, Becomes The Next HUD Secretary, Millions Of HUD Subsidized Households Will Be Placed At Risk Of Homelessness!

editor (2025-01-15). Shutting down debate on abortion is a concern for us all. onlineopinion.com.au This means that the Queensland parliament cannot discuss, ask questions, make representations, draft amendments or even accept citizens' petitions expressing concerns about its own legislation on abortion.

Zane McNeill (2025-01-13). Amazon Quietly Rescinds Pledges to Protect Black and LGBTQ Rights. truthout.org Amazon has quietly removed commitments to protecting the rights of Black and LGBTQ people from its publicly listed corporate policies. This change comes as part of broader corporate rollbacks of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs, seemingly aligning with the GOP's far right agenda and signaling a disregard for the safety of marginalized communities ahead of Donald Trump's inauguration… |

WSWS (2025-01-13). Labour in crisis and Reform UK gaining ground—build the Socialist Equality Party! wsws.org With the class struggle suppressed and Labour in power, opportunity has been given to the far-right to scapegoat migrants for the deep social grievances of the working class.

aljazeera (2025-01-13). The short shelf life of corporate DEI. aljazeera.com 'Wokeism' is out, bigotry is in. Meanwhile, inequality continues unabated.

WSWS (2025-01-13). Australian Labor government's school funding model entrenches underfunding and inequality. wsws.org With private schools continuing to enjoy lavish government funding, the Australian school system remains among the world's most socially polarised and unequal.

_____ (2025-01-13). How the Human Rights Industry Manufactures Consent for "Regime Change" transcend.org According to the UN, "human rights" range from the right to life to rights to food, education, work, health, and liberty, but this has become distorted both by the UN and what Alfred de Zayas calls the "Human Rights Industry."

WSWS (2025-01-13). American Historical Association condemns Gaza genocide. wsws.org The AHA passed a resolution condemning the ongoing genocide in Gaza and calling the destruction of education in Gaza "scholasticide."

aljazeera (2025-01-13). Israel may burn Gaza schools, but Palestinians shall resist. aljazeera.com Education is at the core of Palestinian identity and even at the risk of death, Palestinians still pursue it.

GABIK (2025-01-13). Class of 2024 commended for their resilience. sanews.gov.za Class of 2024 commended for their resilience | Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube has commended the 2024 matric top achievers for their resilience and determination. | | Gwarube, together with mobile network provider, MTN, hosted a Ministerial Breakfast in honour of 39 matric top achievers on Monday. | | Held in Randburg, Johannesburg, the event comes ahead of the official announcement of the 2024 matric results later on Monday . | | Congratulating the country's top achievers, Gwarube said the learners demonstrated that challenges are not roadblocks, but stepping stones to greatness. | | Despite punishing povert…

GABIK (2025-01-13). Determination pays off for top achievers. sanews.gov.za Determination pays off for top achievers | Despite coming from a financially poor background, without parental support, matric learner Thobeka Langa has proven that determination and hard work can change your outcomes. | Aged 17, Thobeka from Rustenburg, North West, was among the country's 2024 matric top achievers, who were honoured by Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube during a Ministerial Breakfast held in Randburg, Johannesburg, on Monday. | The 39 top achievers were honoured ahead of the announcement of the 2024 National Senior Certificate (NSC) results, which takes place later today. | Speaking to SAne…

The Onion Staff (2025-01-13). SATIRE: Distressing Survey Finds Most U.S. Citizens Unable To Name All 340 Million Americans. theonion.com WASHINGTON—Revealing a steep decline in the populace's knowledge of its own country, a distressing survey commissioned Monday by the Department of Education found that most U.S. citizens are unable to name all 340 million Americans. "The ability to recite from memory the names of each of the nation's residents used to be a basic component …

NEOB (2025-01-13). Umalusi approves release of Matric 2024 exam results. sanews.gov.za Umalusi approves release of Matric 2024 exam results | South Africa's national education quality assurance body, Umalusi, has approved the release of the November 2024 National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations. | The national results will be released later today. | "The approval statements bring together decisions taken after careful consideration of available evidence by various role players at different stages of Umalusi's quality assurance cycle. | "EXCO's approval for the release of candidates' results is confirmation that the assessment leading to certification in schools, adult education centres and t…

nosihle (2025-01-13). Government makes quality of education a priority. sanews.gov.za Government makes quality of education a priority | While South Africa has made good progress in expanding education access, Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube says government must now focus on improving the quality of the education that learners receive. | "Learners must leave our schools with an education and a qualification that allows them to pursue higher education opportunities or enter the job market in order to live lives of dignity," Gwarube said on Monday. | Addressing the announcement of the 2024 National Senior Certificate (NSC) results in Johannesburg, the Minister said too many learners progress…

nosihle (2025-01-13). Class of 2024 achieves historic pass rate. sanews.gov.za Class of 2024 achieves historic pass rate | The Matric Class of 2024 has achieved an overall pass rate of 87.3%, making it the highest matric pass rate in the history of South Africa. | "I am proud to announce that in 2024, 615 429 learners passed the National Senior Certificate (NSC) — more than any other time in our history. South Africa's national pass rate for the 2024 National Senior Certificate has therefore increased from 82.9% in 2023 to 87.3%," Minister of Basic Education Siviwe Gwarube said on Monday. | Addressing the announcement of the 2024 NSC results in Johannesburg, Gwarube said this was the…

editor (2025-01-13). Clean energy for Australia: the elegant solution. onlineopinion.com.au Long ago, in high school maths, I was taught about the value of 'elegant solutions'. A correct answer might be good; an elegant correct one is better.

A A (2025-01-13). UK monitoring of Musk online reveals "pathetic" priorities. strategic-culture.su

editor (2025-01-13). An easier way for Trump to show illegals the door. onlineopinion.com.au A recent article in the Wall Street Journal reported that attorneys-general of many blue states are not going to give up quietly when Donald Trump, as President, begins to honour his election promises, such as the mass deportation of illegals.

Janvieve Williams Comrie, Black Agenda Report. (2025-01-12). The Unrelenting Violence Against Black Youth In Latin America. popularresistance.org The December 2024 murders of four Afro-Ecuadorian boys in Guayaquil's Las Malvinas neighborhood have laid bare the entrenched racism and neglect faced by Black communities in Ecuador. Ismael and Josué Arroyo, of 15 and 14 years of age, Nehemías Arboleda, 15, and Steven Medina 11, disappeared on December 8th, their dismembered bodies discovered days later near a military base. This heinous act has drawn national and international condemnation, with demands for justice and accountability growing louder. | The government's response—a state of emergency and curfew in Guayaquil and other areas until at least Mar…

AJE (2025-01-12). Malala says 'Israel has decimated entire education system' in Gaza. indybay.org Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai says she would continue to call out Israel's violations of international law and human rights in Gaza.

presstv.ir (2025-01-12). Israel decimated Gaza's entire education system: Malala Yousafzai. presstv.ir Nobel Peace laureate Malala Yousafzai said that she would continue to call out Israel's violations of international law and human rights in Gaza.

newarab (2025-01-12). Malala Yousafza: Israel has 'decimated' Gaza's education system. newarab.com Nobel Peace laureate The education advocate was speaking at a "In Gaza, Israel…

Ashjan Ajour (2025-01-12). From Arrests to Invasions, Israel Targets West Bank Universities. truthout.org Israel's long-standing assault on Palestine's education sector is so severe that it has earned a label: scholasticide. In Gaza, the devastation has been catastrophic: Israel destroyed 80 percent of schools in the Strip and bombed all 12 universities. Among the victims killed are approximately 130 professors, academics, scientists and university presidents (along with members of their families)… |

Gabrielle Pickard-Whitehead (2025-01-12). NEU to ballot teachers on government's 2.8% pay rise proposal. leftfootforward.org The National Education Union (NEU) has announced that teachers will be balloted on the government's proposed 2.8 percent unfunded pay increase in 2025/26. | The proposed increase was made to the School Teachers Review Body (STRB). | The indicative ballot will be open to NEU members in England from 1 March to 11 April. | The union has expressed dissatisfaction with the proposed pay rise. It follows a 5.5 percent pay increase for teachers in the 2024/25 academic year. However, the NEU warns that teachers' pay in real-terms is still 20% lower than in 2010. | Teacher retention is a growing concern, with nearly 40…

NEO (2025-01-12). Well wishes for Matric Class of 2024. sanews.gov.za Well wishes for Matric Class of 2024 | The Western Cape Education Department has wished matrics well ahead of the Class of 2024 matric results announcement. | Minister of Basic Education Siviwe Gwarube and Deputy Minister Dr Reginah Mhaule will announce the results for the Matric Class of 2024 on Monday. | With the wait almost over for the matric Class of 2024, the Western Cape Education Department (WCED) has reminded learners that there are other options available for candidates that do not achieve their desired results. | "While our matrics await their individual results, we urge them to remember that there are…

newarab (2025-01-12). Malala Yousafzai attends Muslim girls' education conference. newarab.com

UMMID (2025-01-12). Kerala TET November 2024 Admit Card Download Now Available. ummid.com The General Education Department, Government of Kerala (Pareeksha Bhavan) has released on its official website ktet.kerala.gov.in the link to download Hall Ticket or Admit Cards of the Kerala Teacher Eligibility Test (Kerala TET November 2024).

UMMID (2025-01-12). CBSE CTET Dec 2024 Result Announced: Link to Check. ummid.com The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has declared on its official website cbseresults.nic.in the result of Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) held in the month of December 2024.

UMMID (2025-01-12). Maharashtra Class 12 (HSC) 2025 Hall Ticket released. ummid.com Maharashtra State Board of Secondary & Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) released today on its official website mahahsscboard.in the Hall Ticket (Admit Card) of the students who have registered for HSC (also known as Class XII and Class 12th HSC) 2025 exams.

The Canary (2025-01-12). Yes, Labour has questions to answer over Ivor Caplin — but that still doesn't excuse the far-right. thecanary.co A suspended Labour member who once served as an MP and minister has embroiled himself in a child sexual abuse scandal. In a video posted online, you can witness a group of "citizen paedophile hunters" with an apprehended Ivor Caplin, who was allegedly there to meet what he believed to be a 15-year-old boy for […] | By