Laith Fadel(2023-05-30). California seeks reparations to bring about racial equality.america.cgtn.com California is seeking to become the first state in the U.S. to pay reparations to its African-American residents over the systematic discrimination and mistreatment of the people. A reparations task force has been studying ways in which California can compensate its African-American residents, with …
Martin Edwin Andersen(2023-05-31). Blowing the whistle on Henry Kissinger / Benjamin B. Ferencz and the Nuremberg legacy.indybay.orgOn the birthday of the lawless (and never indicted) former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, I believe it is important to underscore the fact that the impunity enjoyed by senior Pentagon officials who knowingly promote far-right former foreign terrorists in Department of Defense international programs (and regularly engaged in the racism, sexism, homophobia and coup mongering overseas [Honduras], as well as common corruption), is a peculiar brand of "American Exceptionalism."
Staff(2023-05-30). Toronto: "Walk Against Israel" confronts Zionist racism and crimes.samidoun.net On Sunday, 22 May, Toronto 4 Palestine, together with Montreal 4 Palestine, Neturei Karta International and the Samidoun Palestinian Prisoner Solidarity Network, organized the "Walk Against Israel" to challenge the "Walk for Israel", a Zionist, pro-apartheid event that takes place annually in Toronto. Participants spoke out against Zionist crimes in occupied Palestine. They emphasized their …
Dan Lieberman(2023-05-31). Beware of Economic Textbooks.dissidentvoice.org Protests by British university economic students against neo-classical economics highlight the notion that economic education is dominated by theories that defy practical applications and applications that cannot predict, prevent, and ameliorate periodic crises. Students learn economics from unverified and outdated theories, many contradicting one another, which leads to a confused understanding of the discipline and …
Sharon Zhang(2023-05-31). Sanders Report Uncovers Looming Child Care Cliff If Congress Lets Funding Expire.truthout.orgSen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vermont) released a report on Tuesday finding that the U.S. is quickly hurtling toward a child care cliff that will plunge the country even deeper into its child care crisis come September unless Congress acts. The report, released by Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee chair Sanders and member Sen. Patty Murray (D-Washington), finds that both families and… |
Aina Marzia(2023-05-31). Texas Is the First State to Ban Student Interaction With Elected Officials.truthout.orgTexas students have faced increasing restrictions in recent years on their education, from limiting discussions about race and gender in the classroom to regulating books in school libraries. The latest move by Texas politicians is hidden in plain sight under an existing 2021 ban that targets the teaching of "inherently racist, sexist, or oppressive" groups. The law, HB 3979… |
Kathryn Joyce(2023-05-31). Sarasota County Is Florida's "Underground Lab" for Far Right Education Policies.truthout.orgOn a Sunday afternoon in late May 2022, Zander Moricz, then class president of Sarasota County's Pine View School, spent the moments before his graduation speech sitting outside the auditorium, on the phone with his lawyers. Over the previous month, the question of what he'd say when he stepped to the podium had become national news. That March, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis had signed the… |
ecns.cn(2023-05-31). Policy seeks to improve students' science literacy.ecns.cnChina aims to greatly improve the science literacy of the nation's students in the next three to five years through efforts to reform science education in primary and secondary schools, according to a recent guideline.
Editor(2023-05-31). A farcical U.S. election cycle begins—again.mronline.org A recent NBC News poll found that 70 percent of U.S. voters don't want Joe Biden to recontest the presidency next year. Sixty percent feel likewise about Donald Trump.
Editor(2023-05-31). Colorado River water deal: a bandaid or real progress?mronline.org The recent Colorado River water deal reached between the three lower basin states of California, Arizona and Nevada is being celebrated by the corporate media as "historic," although final approval by the Department of Interior is still pending.
Tes Welborn(2023-05-31). Thursday 6/8: Policing in Our Neighborhood and Citywide.indybay.orgThis will be a hybrid meeting. | ‚Ä¢ Join us in person at Flywheel Coffee Roasters, 672 Stanyan Street (between Haight and Page) or join us online. | Please note that seating is limited. | ‚Ä¢ To join the meeting online, copy this link: | zoom.us/j/97001985280?pwd=Nkx2UVFPSTRVWGVXUVZEbFRkb0xwQT09 | ‚Ä¢ Or, with the Zoom app: | Meeting ID: 970 0198 5280 | Passcode: 333544 | ‚Ä¢ Zoom also provides telephone numbers. These are not toll-free…
Staff(2023-05-30). 31 May, Online Event: The Battle of Life and Freedom — The Case of Walid Daqqah.samidoun.net Join us on Wednesday, May 31 for an online event to Free Walid Daqqah! Walid Daqqah is a Palestinian political prisoner, intellectual and freedom fighter suffering from a rare cancer who requires freedom to receive proper treatment after years of medical neglect in Zionist prisons. Hear from: Sanaa Salameh, the wife of Walid Daqqah with Charlotte …
Staff(2023-05-31). A Dirty Debt Deal: Biden Blasted for Backing Fast-Track Approval of Mountain Valley Pipeline.democracynow.org As lawmakers push through the bipartisan deal to raise the debt limit, it is being called a "dirty debt ceiling deal" by opponents because it includes language meant to speed completion of the Mountain Valley Pipeline. The controversial $6.6 billion pipeline would go through Virginia and West Virginia and carry 2 billion cubic feet of fracked gas across more than a thousand streams and wetlands in Appalachia. Over 750 frontline communities and environmental justice organizations oppose its construction, but the project has long had the backing of powerful West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin, the biggest…
Editor(2023-05-31). A farcical U.S. election cycle begins—again.mronline.org A recent NBC News poll found that 70 percent of U.S. voters don't want Joe Biden to recontest the presidency next year. Sixty percent feel likewise about Donald Trump.
Editor(2023-05-31). Colorado River water deal: a bandaid or real progress?mronline.org The recent Colorado River water deal reached between the three lower basin states of California, Arizona and Nevada is being celebrated by the corporate media as "historic," although final approval by the Department of Interior is still pending.
Tes Welborn(2023-05-31). Thursday 6/8: Policing in Our Neighborhood and Citywide.indybay.orgThis will be a hybrid meeting. | ‚Ä¢ Join us in person at Flywheel Coffee Roasters, 672 Stanyan Street (between Haight and Page) or join us online. | Please note that seating is limited. | ‚Ä¢ To join the meeting online, copy this link: | zoom.us/j/97001985280?pwd=Nkx2UVFPSTRVWGVXUVZEbFRkb0xwQT09 | ‚Ä¢ Or, with the Zoom app: | Meeting ID: 970 0198 5280 | Passcode: 333544 | ‚Ä¢ Zoom also provides telephone numbers. These are not toll-free…
Staff(2023-05-30). 31 May, Online Event: The Battle of Life and Freedom — The Case of Walid Daqqah.samidoun.net Join us on Wednesday, May 31 for an online event to Free Walid Daqqah! Walid Daqqah is a Palestinian political prisoner, intellectual and freedom fighter suffering from a rare cancer who requires freedom to receive proper treatment after years of medical neglect in Zionist prisons. Hear from: Sanaa Salameh, the wife of Walid Daqqah with Charlotte …
Staff(2023-05-31). A Dirty Debt Deal: Biden Blasted for Backing Fast-Track Approval of Mountain Valley Pipeline.democracynow.org As lawmakers push through the bipartisan deal to raise the debt limit, it is being called a "dirty debt ceiling deal" by opponents because it includes language meant to speed completion of the Mountain Valley Pipeline. The controversial $6.6 billion pipeline would go through Virginia and West Virginia and carry 2 billion cubic feet of fracked gas across more than a thousand streams and wetlands in Appalachia. Over 750 frontline communities and environmental justice organizations oppose its construction, but the project has long had the backing of powerful West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin, the biggest…
Kim Kelly, In These Times.(2023-05-31). The Young Miners Dying Of 'An Old Man's Disease'.popularresistance.orgAdaptation is a way of life for John Moore. He's worked construction, run a wig shop and now promotes concerts. The wig shop idea came to him because his middle daughter was having trouble styling her thick, curly hair. He didn't know much about wigs, or hair in general, so he learned and started turning a profit soon after the grand opening. That's the kind of man he is‚Äâ—‚Äâsomeone who's always looking out for the next opportunity, the next chance to make it. | When we meet, Moore is wearing a black puffer jacket, a black durag, work boots and a cautious smile. He's soft…
Jeffrey Andreoni, Grassroots Economic Organizing.(2023-05-30). From Bayanihan To Talkoot.popularresistance.orgFor all of human history, societies have depended on communal work to sustain themselves into the (often unpredictable) future. However, at a certain point, that all changed. Market forces took over, and communal projects ceased to have the same significance. The individual took precedence over the community, and large public works became the purview of burgeoning states. | The classic North American example of such communal work projects is the Amish tradition of barn-raising, wherein the community gathers to help a neighbor erect their barn without remuneration or any expectation of reciprocity because, as we'l…
Muhammed Shabeer, People's Dispatch.(2023-05-31). A Regime Of Private Corporations That Is Normalizing Fascism In Italy.popularresistance.orgItaly is one of a few countries in the European Union without a legal minimum wage; 21 out of 27 EU countries have instituted minimum wages. In Italy, minimum wages are only determined in collective labor agreements, but these salaries are often very low — around four to six euros per hour. In addition, Italy is the only country in the continent where since 1990, real wages are not growing — they even diminished by 3% in the last 30 years. Thus, one out of 10 people in Italy are working poor, among the youth, this number increases to one out of six. | Already a year ago, Potere al Popolo started a pol…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-05-31). Mayo neuroscientists discover unknown brain area involved in movement.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgIt's long been accepted that the part of the brain called the primary motor cortex controls body movements. Certain groups of cells direct specific movements — for example, of the feet, hands or tongue. The cells of the primary motor cortex are organized as a type of topographical map of corresponding body parts in the central sulcus, a fold in the brain's outermost layer called the cerebral cortex. Mayo Clinic scientists and their international collaborators…
WSWS(2023-05-31). The right-wing origins of Australia's indigenous Voice.wsws.orgA book by two central advocates of the Labor government's Voice scheme shows that, far from being a grassroots movement, it originated as a bid to head off anger and disaffection among ordinary indigenous people.
teleSUR(2023-05-31). Turkmenistan & Iran Sign 5 Cooperation Agreements And 3 MoUs.telesurenglish.netOn Tuesday, Iran and Turkmenistan signed five agreements and three memoranda of understanding (MoUs) aimed at improving cooperation in various areas, as reported by the official news agency, IRNA. | Related: | As per the report, the agreements were signed in Tehran in the presence of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and Chairman of the People's Council of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow. | The documents highlighted an emphasis on collaboration b…
Staff(2023-05-31). Headlines for May 31, 2023.democracynow.orgDebt Limit Deal Heads to House Vote Amid Objections on Both the Left and Right, NYC Climate Protesters Call on Sen. Schumer to Remove Climate Concessions Before Passing Debt Deal, Climate Crisis: Canada Wildfires Grow; Heat Wave Scorches Asia; EU Ups Summer Firefighting Force, Tech Experts Warn Against "Risk of Extinction from AI", Hotline Workers at Nat'l Eating Disorder Association Are Being Replaced by Chatbot, Sudan's Army Suspends Participation in Ceasefire Talks, NATO to Deploy 700 More Troops to Kosovo Amid Mounting Tensions, Over 1 Million Rohingya Refugees in Bangladesh at Risk of…
Maximillian Alvarez(2023-05-31). These workers are making Baltimore a union town again.therealnews.com We hosted a Working People live show at The Real News Network studio in Baltimore on May 18. In this panel discussion, co-hosted by Max and Baltimore writer and editor Rebekah Kirkman, we speak with a diverse panel of worker-organizers from around the city about their respective struggles to unionize their workplaces, what being in a union …
A Guest Author(2023-05-31). No Austrian soldiers to Ukraine, not even under the pretext of removing mines!workers.org The organization Self-determination for Austria called for a vigil on June 1 at 5 p.m. local time at the Ballhausplatz in Vienna, issuing this statement. Translation: John Catalinotto. Call for a vigil June 1, 2023, to defend Austrian neutrality. Alexander Van der Bellen is the Austrian president. President Alexander Van . . . |
Ana Luisa Brown(2023-05-31). DPRK boosts production of agricultural machinery.plenglish.comPyongyang, May 31 (Prensa Latina) By virtue of a resolution from the 8th Session of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea, the workers of the mechanical industry branch are making progress in the production of agricultural machinery, it was announced on Tuesday.
Betsey Piette(2023-05-31). Corporate media whitewashes book-banning hate group 'Moms for Liberty'.workers.org A recent Washington Post analysis of book challenges in the U.S. gave the book-banning draconian hate group Moms for Liberty (M4L) the white-glove treatment. Demonstrators outside Moms for Liberty summit in Tampa, Florida in 2022. On May 23,…
Staff(2023-05-31). Biden & Republicans Unite Against the Poor and the Environment.soundcloud.comOn today's episode Brian Becker and Prof. Richard Wolff discuss how Joe Biden and Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy have unveiled a "debt ceiling" agreement involving major attacks on workers and the environment. The two are now racing to push through Congress a deal that would see stepped up production of fossil fuels, cuts …
Steve Gillis(2023-05-31). WGA strikers, students tell Warner CEO: 'Pay your writers'.workers.org Writers Guild-East (WGAE) strikers and their supporters from Boston-area unions, recently organized Boston University graduate and residence-life workers, and graduates in red caps and gowns — more than 1,000 people — converged on BU's commencement May 21. The target of their anger: the union-busting commencement speaker, David Zaslav, CEO of . . . |
Laith Fadel(2023-05-30). San Francisco center pays tribute to Chinese railworkers.america.cgtn.com May is Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month and to commemorate the contributions and long history of this community of Americans, a special center in San Francisco is paying tribute to some unsung historical heroes. In the 1860's, under backbreaking conditions, up to twenty thousand …
Mitchell Bonga(2023-05-30). Michigan graduate students strike for living wage.liberationnews.org Graduate Employees Organization Local 3550 (GEO) are entering their ninth week on strike at the University of Michigan (UM), marking the longest strike in the union's history. At the bargaining table, UM has continued to offer the same insufficient proposals that led workers to strike in the first place.
Ghillar Michael Anderson(2023-05-31). No Vote in opposition to the proposed Voice to parliament and inclusion of First Nations.indybay.orgGhillar, Michael Anderson, Convenor of the Sovereign Union, last surviving member of the founding four of the Aboriginal Embassy and Head of State of the Euahlayi Peoples Republic issues a GRASSROOOTS CALLOUT for people to gather outside British High Commission in Canberra on Wednesday 31 May 2023…
Luis Linares Petrov(2023-05-31). AU Expanded Mechanism on Sudan meets in Ethiopia.plenglish.comAddis Ababa May 31 (Prensa Latina) The Third Meeting of the Expanded Mechanism on the Sudan Crisis was convened by the president of the African Union Commission, Moussa Faki Mahamat on Wednesday.
Binoy Kampmark(2023-05-30). Meta and Privacy: The Economy of Data Transgressions.dissidentvoice.orgMeta, to put it rather inelegantly, has a data non-compliance problem. That problem began in the original conception of Facebook, a social network conceived by that most anti-social of types, Mark Zuckerberg. (Who claims that these troubled sorts lack irony?) On May 22, the European Union deemed it appropriate to slap a $1.3 billion fine …
Julio Adamor(2023-05-30). Lula calls for group to discuss cooperation model with South American presidents.peoplesdispatch.orgBrazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva reemphasized on Tuesday May 30 during the opening of the Summit of South American Presidents in Brasilia, the importance of revitalizing the Union of South American Nations (UNASUR) as a way to strengthen regional integration. He added that the nation is open to suggestions about the institutional design that can work best to carry this process forward, regardless of ideological inclinations. | UNASUR, according to him, was an effective endeavor in the solution of disputes, in the reduction of deforestation, in the achievement of citizenship benefits, among other adva…
Abayomi Azikiwe(2023-05-30). Imperialism and the Crisis of Governance in Sudan and Libya.orinocotribune.comBy Abayomi Azikiwe -May 26, 2023 | After 60 years, the African Union, the successor to the Organization of African Unity, faces monumental challenges in the contemporary period | African Liberation Day Commentary | Note: These remarks were prepared for and delivered in part at a webinar in honor of the 60th anniversary of the formation of the Organization of African Unity (OAU), the predecessor to the African Union (AU) formed in 2002. This virtual event was sponsored and organized by the Black Alliance for Peace (BAP) on Thursday May 25, 2023. Other panelists were Dr. Abdiwahab Sheikh Abdisamad, a Somali Kenyan…
Eric Brooks(2023-05-30). Black unionists vow to push for racial justice and democracy.peoplesworld.org NEW ORLEANS—Coalition of Black Trade Unionists (CBTU) President Terry Melvin, keynoting CBTU's 2023 Convention last week, its 52nd, called out the danger of a "racist, anti-democratic America" that wants to see Black and Brown people "eradicated from stories about America's less than perfect self." "Bring it on!" Melvin declared, speaking of the need to prevent …
Mark Gruenberg(2023-05-30). Most CBTU delegates back Biden-Harris ticket in 2024.peoplesworld.org NEW ORLEANS—With a few reservations about his age, Coalition of Black Trade Unionists convention delegates agree with CBTU President Terry Melvin that Democratic President Joe Biden will be the nominee again next year, and they agree CBTU should support him. Georgia AFL-CIO President Yvonne Brooks crisply summarized why Biden, who seeks a second term, still …
manager(2023-05-30). May Jobs Preview: What to Expect in the May Jobs Report.cepr.netWe have been seeing the key data jump around in the job reports, not only from one month's data to the next, but also between initial reports and the revised data in subsequent reports. In particular, we have seen substantial upward revisions to wage data in recent months. Average hourly earnings in February were originally …
Staff(2023-05-30). Mass demonstration in Vancouver commemorates 75 years of Nakba and resistance.samidoun.net Samidoun Vancouver joined with the Palestinian Youth Movement, Canada Palestine Association, Solidarity for Palestinian Human Rights UBC and the International League of People's Struggle to commemorate the ongoing Nakba since 1948 on Sunday, 14 May 2023. Hundreds participated in a mass popular march from the Vancouver Art Gallery in the center of downtown to the …
Marc Steiner(2023-05-30). America is in the middle of a 'slow civil war,' but only one side is acting like it.therealnews.com Jeff Sharlet has been studying and reporting on far-right movements in the US for decades, but something feels different now. From Waco and Ruby Ridge in the '90s to the 2014 Bundy family standoff with the federal government in Nevada, from the rise of Donald Trump to the "martyrdom" of Ashli Babbitt, who was shot and killed raiding the Capitol on Jan. 6, from the overturning of Roe v. Wade to COVID-19, from the Q-Anon conspiracy to the veneration of vigilantes like Kyle Rittenhouse, new and long-brewing currents of rightwing rage and resentment are converging to change the American political landscape in w…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-05-31). Science Saturday: Orthobiologics can be nature's healing agents.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgMayo Clinic physician-scientists are working on regenerative biotherapeutics such as orthobiologics and other regenerative bioinjectables to bring advanced procedures to more patients. Orthobiologics are biological agents that stimulate healing when standard therapies don't work. Examples are platelet-rich plasma — platelets spun from a patient's blood that promote cell repair — and bone marrow aspirate concentrate that contains stem cells and many other cells that have shown potential for tissue regeneration. "Orthobiologics are like nature's drug…
WSWS(2023-05-31). Biden-McCarthy austerity debt ceiling bill moves to vote in Congress.wsws.orgThe Republican Party, led by its fascistic wing, is used to drive the so-called "debate," making the most extreme demands for social cuts and thereby paving the way for the Democrats to agree to somewhat less onerous attacks, while accelerating the process of gutting all of the social gains won by the working class in a century of struggle.
Anonymous Contributor(2023-05-30). Report Back From 3rd Annual May Day On The Harbor.itsgoingdown.orgReport back from May Day in the Greys Harbor area in Washington. Originally posted to Sabot Media. Since 1886, May Day has been an important holiday for the global working class. This history is often repressed in this country, being one of a minority that doesn't celebrate International Worker's Day on May first, despite being…
Oscar Perry Abello, Next City.(2023-05-30). Can Guaranteed Income Prevent Gentrification?popularresistance.orgLouisville activist Cassandra Webb has been working to curb violent crime in her city for years. | Cities United, the national nonprofit with which she works, has taken on the mission of violence reduction in the city from seemingly every angle: working with youth leaders at the ground level, convening a network of urban leaders and stakeholders, advancing place-based initiatives to align public and private resources with Louisville residents' vision for reversing disinvestment in their communities. | But increasingly, Webb says, it's become clear to her that some of these problems can only be solved through mone…
The Exposé(2023-05-30). EMA admits COVID Vaccination causes Infertility.expose-news.comThe European Medicines Agency (EMA) has finally admitted that Covid-19 vaccination can have an adverse effect on female fertility. The admission comes months after it was revealed in confidential Pfizer documents revealed …
Mira Oklobdzija(2023-05-30). Aleksandar Vuƒçiƒá, Machiavelli, and the Rain in Belgrade.fpif.orgThe stage in front of the Serbian parliament was installed the day before, along with fences, loudspeakers, and big screens. As previously reported in On May 26, his supporters started to arrive, many via more than 3,500 buses and some even by foot from Kosovo. Tens of thousands of people gathered…
Alex Salmon(2023-05-30). Tongerlongeter: First Nations leader and Tasmanian war hero.greenleft.org.auIn Tongerlongeter: First Nations Leader and Tasmanian war hero, historians Henry Reynolds and Nicolas Clements revive the history of Tasmania's First Nations peoples' resistance to invasion and colonisation. Alex Salmon reviews.
Anonymous Contributor(2023-05-30). Report Back From 3rd Annual May Day On The Harbor.itsgoingdown.orgReport back from May Day in the Greys Harbor area in Washington. Originally posted to Sabot Media. Since 1886, May Day has been an important holiday for the global working class. This history is often repressed in this country, being one of a minority that doesn't celebrate International Worker's Day on May first, despite being…
infobrics(2023-05-30). Reactors Destined for India and China Begin their Journey from Russia.infobrics.orgTwo nuclear reactors and eight steam generators for the Kudankulam NPP in India and the Tianwan NPP in China have been transported through the central streets of Volgodonsk in Russia, where they were manufactured, to a specialised berth on the Tsimlyansk reservoir…
infobrics(2023-05-30). Moscow might cut all ties with London over UK's rabid Russophobic hostility.infobrics.orgThere's no indication London will stop escalating, as it's now at the forefront of the initiative to deliver F-16 fighter jets to the Neo-Nazi junta. Moscow is well aware of this and has made efforts to communicate with the UK, but to no avail. London's rabid Russophobia seems to be clouding its judgment, leaving Russia with no other option but to just cut contact.
_____(2023-05-30). ASEAN Pushing Itself Away from the US.journal-neo.org In the 42nd ASEAN summit held in Indonesia in May, the group decided to "not become a proxy for anyone." This was with reference to the increasing pressure the group on the whole is currently facing from the US to counter and contain China in the Indo-Pacific region. This comes on top of the idea […] | –°–æ–æ–±—â–µ–Ω–∏–µ
_____(2023-05-30). Macron in Mongolia — valuable metal and a "one-man theater"?journal-neo.org On May 21, 2023, the first official visit of the President of France to Mongolia in the almost sixty-year history of relations between the two countries took place. The visit was accompanied by a number of "rituals of respect" — in particular, a solemn ceremony in the main square of Ulaanbaatar, as well as a […] | –°–æ–æ–±—â–µ–Ω–∏–µ
_____(2023-05-30). The problematic location of the latest G7 conference.journal-neo.org On May 19, the three-day, most recent G7 Summit started in Hiroshima. During its 10 thematic sessions, problems of both a global scale and a rather specific plan, which are of particular interest to the G7 countries at the current stage of the "Great World Game," were considered. However, among the G7 participants, there are […] | –°–æ–æ–±—â–µ–Ω–∏–µ
Laith Fadel(2023-05-30). California seeks reparations to bring about racial equality.america.cgtn.com California is seeking to become the first state in the U.S. to pay reparations to its African-American residents over the systematic discrimination and mistreatment of the people. A reparations task force has been studying ways in which California can compensate its African-American residents, with …
Laith Fadel(2023-05-30). South America's economies mull dedollarization.america.cgtn.com Nations from South America to Southeast Asia are choosing to settle international trades with their own currencies, as several countries move away from the U.S. dollar. Among those looking to move away from the dollar are two of South America's biggest nations: Brazil and Argentina. …
Laith Fadel(2023-05-30). San Francisco center pays tribute to Chinese railworkers.america.cgtn.com May is Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month and to commemorate the contributions and long history of this community of Americans, a special center in San Francisco is paying tribute to some unsung historical heroes. In the 1860's, under backbreaking conditions, up to twenty thousand …
Internationalist 360 ∞(2023-05-30). Fighting for the Russian World and All Humanity.libya360.wordpress.comGennady Zyuganov The crisis of the liberal model of running the world was inevitable. I warned of its results and alarming challenges that would fill the new century twenty years ago. My book "Globalization and the Destiny of Humankind" which was published at the time has been translated into many languages. It provided a detailed…
Internationalist 360 ∞(2023-05-30). Ukraine: The Moment of Truth — The West Refuses Peace.libya360.wordpress.comThiery Meyssan You don't know his face. But Li Hui is one of China's most important diplomats. It was he who came to propose peace in Ukraine to the West. He was kindly received, but nobody listened to him. On behalf of China, Li Hui came to propose that the West make peace in Ukraine…
Internationalist 360 ∞(2023-05-30). Ukraine: The Moment of Truth.libya360.wordpress.comTheiry Meyssan President Zelensky arrives in Japan on May 20, 2023, for the G7 summit. Since February 24, 2022, the eyes of the world have been on the Ukrainian conflict. The West is supporting Kiev financially, delivering incredible quantities of arms and ammunition, but is careful not to get directly involved in the theater of…
Internationalist 360 ∞(2023-05-30). Imperialist Hegemony and the Class Struggle in Africa and the Diaspora.libya360.wordpress.comAbayomi Azikiwe Kwame Nkrumah And Haile Selassie Note: The following solidarity statement was prepared and delivered in part to the African Liberation Day program organized by the All-African People's Revolutionary Party, (A-APRP-GC) under the theme "Pan-Africanism: Waging Class Struggle in Africa and the Diaspora, Fighting for the One United Socialist Africa!" on Sat. May 27,…
Miko Peled(2023-05-30). The Cultural Looting of Gaza.mintpressnews.com There needs to be a particularly high standard of cynicism and cruelty to rob destitute people. In many ways, this is what capitalism is all about. But to use the fact that people are near ruin to exploit them is as cold as it gets. | People in Gaza are confined to living with few resources in what amounts to a prison. They are permitted levels of nutrition and medicine that are just enough to prevent total starvation and disease. This is only because Israel, which controls the piece of land known as the Gaza Strip, does not want disease to spread into its own borders. | Exploiting Gazans: | Israel exploi…
Dana Sanchez(2023-05-30). Highlights From Nvidia CEO's Commencement Speech On How AI Will Change Industries, The World.moguldom.comNvidia founder and CEO Jensen Huang told recent graduates at National Taiwan University that they have good timing, starting their careers at the rebirth of the computer industry with boundless opportunities in artificial intelligence. The timing is parallel, he said, to the world he entered when he graduated 40 years ago at the dawn of …
Ann Brown(2023-05-30). Before Passing, Tina Turner Regretted Not Using Conventional Medicine For High Blood Pressure.moguldom.comOn May 24, music legend Tina Turner died at the age of 83. The next day her cause of death was revealed. Initially, her rep said she had been battling a "long illness" but did not disclose further details. But it was revealed she was dealing with kidney disease and high blood pressure. In fact, …
Dana Sanchez(2023-05-30). Las Vegas Casinos Make It Harder To Win, Push Odds And Rules Against Players To Squeeze Profit.moguldom.comIf you thought it was hard to win money in Las Vegas, casinos are making it even harder for visitors to win with lower payouts on blackjack hands, riskier bets on some roulette wheels and more cash required to play at many game tables. Paying out lower winnings to lower-end gamblers boosts casino profits as …
Ann Brown(2023-05-30). Black Chicago Group Calls For Boycotting Biden Vote, Holding America Hostage.moguldom.comOne of the Democratic Party's biggest fears—losing the Black vote—may be closer to coming true. Slowly over the last few years, the DNC has been losing Black voters, as some Black voters complain that the party does not appreciate their continued support and has not pursued policies that would benefit the Black community. Now, a …
Johanna Kichton(2023-05-30). Housing Justice Organizations Applaud and Organize Around Federal Tenant Protections.peoplesaction.orgWASHINGTON, D.C.—A partnership of 11 leading housing justice organizations released the following statement in response to the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) request for public input (RFI) on tenant protections and limits against egregious rent hikes: "The FHFA's announcement is a historic opportunity for tenants to organize together, share their stories, and help secure federal …
Dimitri Lascaris(2023-05-30). The first casualty of war is critical thinking.canadiandimension.com Composer Yuri Kerpatenko. Photo courtesy the Ukrainian Ministry of Culture and Information Policy/Facebook. | We often hear that truth is the first casualty of war. Yet the truth cannot be killed. What can be killed is our capacity for critical thinking. The public discourse about the Ukraine war has made this abundantly clear. | Since the start of Russia's invasion, self-described progressives have embraced nearly every war crime allegation made by the Ukrainian government, yet many of these allegations have been based on flimsy evidence, or no evidence at all. | I have practised law for three decades. Fo…
manager(2023-05-30). May Jobs Preview: What to Expect in the May Jobs Report.cepr.netWe have been seeing the key data jump around in the job reports, not only from one month's data to the next, but also between initial reports and the revised data in subsequent reports. In particular, we have seen substantial upward revisions to wage data in recent months. Average hourly earnings in February were originally …
Dean Baker(2023-05-30). Homeownership Rate for Moderate-Income Households Hits Highest Level on Record.cepr.netThat's what the Census Bureau data for the first quarter of 2023 showed, in a report completely ignored by the media. While NPR was telling us that the homeownership rate reported in the 2020 Census hit its lowest level in half a century (this was the top of the hour news summary, no link), …
Staff(2023-05-30). "King: A Life": New Bio Details Extensive FBI Spying & How MLK's Criticism of Malcolm X Was Fabricated.democracynow.org We speak in depth with journalist Jonathan Eig about his new book, King: A Life, the first major biography of the civil rights leader in more than 35 years, which draws on unredacted FBI files, as well as the files of the personal aide to President Lyndon Baines Johnson, to show how Johnson and others partnered in the FBI's surveillance of King and efforts to destroy him, led by director J. Edgar Hoover. Eig also interviewed more than 200 people, including many who knew King closely, like the singer, actor and activist Harry Belafonte. The book has also drawn attention for its revelation that King was less…
Staff(2023-05-30). Debt Deal Raises Military Spending & OKs WV Pipeline While Introducing New Work Rules for Food Stamps.democracynow.org President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy are urging lawmakers to support a deal to suspend the debt ceiling until January 1, 2025, in order to prevent the United States from defaulting on its debt for the first time in history. The two leaders reached a tentative agreement over the Memorial Day long weekend, but it must still be approved by Congress before a June 5 deadline, when the government is expected to run out of money to pay its bills. Both progressive lawmakers and members of the far-right House Freedom Caucus have expressed some opposition to the deal, which calls for nondefense discretionar…
Staff(2023-05-30). Headlines for May 30, 2023.democracynow.orgDebt Ceiling Deal Would Cap Nonmilitary Spending, Add Welfare Work Requirements, Slash IRS Funds, Sudan's Rival Military Factions Extend Shaky Truce, Drone Attacks on Moscow Follow Russian Airstrikes on Kyiv, Turkey's Recep Tayyip Erdoğan Wins Reelection in Presidential Runoff, Israeli Settlers Move to Reestablish Illegal Outpost in Occupied West Bank, Libyan Court Sentences 23 Men to Death over ISIS Takeover of Sirte, Ugandan President Signs Draconian Anti-LGBTQ Bill That Includes Death Penalty, Lula Welcomes Venezuelan President Maduro to Brazil, Blasts U.S. Sanctions, 16 Killed Across U.
Margaret Flowers, Clearing the FOG.(2023-05-30). Lee Camp: The Threat Of Dangerous Ideas And Why We Need Them.popularresistance.orgPolitical comedian Lee Camp recently published his second book, "Dangerous Ideas," which provides a bitter dose of reality in a way that makes it hard not to laugh. He explains that most journalists avoid covering the major crises of our times with any depth, leaving the public grossly misinformed. Camp, who has the courage to take on difficult topics, such as the oligarchy, capitalism, militarism and racism, and what to do about them, has had his work censored, banned and erased in retaliation. On Clearing the FOG, Camp discusses the challenges of living in a country that is afraid or unable to face reality and…
Andrew Korybko(2023-05-30). Now Isn't The Best Time For Venezuela To Join BRICS.thealtworld.comThe arguments shared in this analysis about why Venezuela won't join BRICS during this summer's summit raise the question of why Lula publicly supported Maduro's membership bid despite the near impossibility of it being approved. | Venezuelan President Maduro just expressed his country's willingness to join BRICS, which was endorsed by his Brazilian counterpart Lula, who
Anonymous103(2023-05-30). China Rebuffs Pentagon Chief For Talks Due To Sanctions On Top General.southfront.org China's Defense Minister Gen. Li Shangfu visiting Moscow in April: Russian Defense Ministry Press Service via AP | Originally published by The US confirmed Monday that Beijing continues resisting all military-to-military communications and contacts with the Pentagon. | The latest specific is that Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin reached out to his Chinese counterpart, Minister of National Defen…
Anonymous103(2023-05-30). Kiev's Revenge: Ukrainian UAVs Targeted Moscow.southfront.org Click to see full-size image | After another "largest drone attack" on the Ukrainian capital, Kiev immediately promised to revenge. One of the most odious talking heads of the Kiev regime, the head of GUR Budanov menacingly threatened Moscow: "You will regret it very soon. Our response will not take long to wait. Wait, everyone will see everything soon." | The hysteria of the Kiev officials betrays the fact that indeed important military targets were hit during the recent Russian strikes, since on the eve there were repo…
Anonymous103(2023-05-30). Military Situation In Donbass On May 30, 2023 (Map Update).southfront.org Click to see full-size image | Russian artillery struck the AFU positions near Yampolovka; | Russian artillery struck the AFU positions near Ivanivske; | Russian artillery struck the AFU positions near Dibrova; | Russian artillery struck the AFU positions near Velikaya Novosyolka; | The Russian Army destroyed an ammo depot of the AFU near Krasnoye; | The AFU reportedly hit 2 control points, 3 arms and military equipment focus areas, an ammo depot, 3 air defence vehicles and 3 i…
Anonymous103(2023-05-30). Military Situation In Kosovo On May 30, 2023 (Map Update).southfront.org Click to see full-size image | On May 30, Aleksandar Vucic, Serbian President met with Aleksandar Bocan-Kharchenko, Russian Ambassador to Belgrade; | On May 29, 30 NATO peacekeepers including 11 Italian contingent and 19 Hungarian contingent were wounded during unrest in the municipality of Zvecan; | 52 Serbs were wounded, three of them heavily, while one was wounded with two gunshots by Albanian special forces, according to the Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic; | Demonstrators staged protests out…
Anonymous103(2023-05-30). Military Situation In Syria On May 30, 2023 (Map Update).southfront.org Click to see full-size image | On May 30, Russia reported that Idlib militants violated the ceasefire regime in Greater Idlib 3 times: 1 — in Idlib province, 2 — in Latakia province; | On May 30, SAA artillery shelled positions of Turkish-backed forces in Kafr Nuran; | On May 29, SAA artillery shelled positions of Turkish-backed forces in Maarat Naasan; | On May 30, Russian warplanes struck positions of Turkish-backed forces in Bzabur; | On May 30, the Russian Military Police and Turkish force…
Anonymous103(2023-05-30). Military Situation In Ukraine On May 30, 2023 (Map Update).southfront.org Click to see full-size image | The AFU attacked Moscow with eight UJ-22 drones. Three of drones were suppressed by electronic warfare and five others were shot down by Pantsir-S air defense systems; | The Russian Army destroyed an AN/TPQ-50 counterbattery warfare radar near Kharkiv; | The Russian Army destroyed an ammo depot of the AFU near Krasnoye; | Russian forces destroyed 3 motor vehicles, 1 Gvozdika artillery system in the Kupyansk region; | Russian forces destroyed 2 armored vehicles, 2 pickups, 2…
Anonymous349(2023-05-30). Kosovo Crisis Is Raging Out Of Control.southfront.org NATO soldiers and Serb protesters clash in Zvecan, Kosovo, May 29, 2023 | At least 50 people were injured in recent clashes of NATO troops and Serb protestors in Kosovo and the crisis seems to be spinning out of control even further. | NATO forces attacked a group of demonstrators in the majority-Serb town of Zvecan in Kosovo after Serb demonstrators had staged a sit-down protest outside municipal buildings in Zvecan, Zubin Potok and Leposavic. | The protest was set to prevent ethnic Albanian officials from taking office f…
Anonymous765(2023-05-30). Locations Of US Carrier Strike Groups — May 30, 2023.southfront.org This is the newest update of the 'U.S. Carrier Strike Groups Locations Map' exclusive series showing the approximate locations of U.S. Carrier Strike Groups. SouthFront: Analysis & Intelligence tracks locations of U.S. aircraft carriers using the available open-source information. No classified information was used in production of the map. | click to see the full-size image | Carrier strike group (CSG) is an operational formation of the United States Navy. It is centered on an aircraft carrier and a carrier air…
Anonymous834(2023-05-30). Meta And Privacy: The Economy Of Data Transgressions.southfront.org Click to see the full-size image | Written by Dr. Binoy Kampmark. | Meta, to put it rather inelegantly, has a data non-compliance problem. That problem began in the original conception of Facebook, a social network conceived by that most anti-social of types, Mark Zuckerberg. (Who claims that these troubled sorts lack irony?) | On May 22, the European Union
Editor(2023-05-30). Ralph Nader: Inverted Corporate Capitalism—Blocking Their Owner-Shareholders.scheerpost.com By Ralph Nader / Nader.org It is the season of annual shareholder meetings for giant corporations when CEOs go through the motions of elections for their Board of Directors and approval of other resolutions. People who own stock in General Motors (GM) receive the "GM Meeting Information" in an envelope emblazoned with this disingenuous message: …
Editor(2023-05-30). The Death Penalty for Homelessness.scheerpost.com By Eve Ottenberg / CounterPunch You can measure the depth of a civilization by how it treats its poor, very young, elderly and mentally ill. By any such metric, ours here in the Exceptional Empire is barbaric. Take New York City mayor Eric Adams and his pronouncements on the homeless destitute. He made a name …
Kevin Gosztola(2023-05-30). Film Review: Reproducing FBI's Interrogation Of Whistleblower Reality Winner.thedissenter.org Before the Federal Bureau of Investigation arrested NSA whistleblower Reality Winner, agents surrounded her home in Augusta, Georgia. Two agents interrogated Winner without advising her of her rights. But when Winner's defense attorneys tried to suppress incriminating statements that she made, the FBI and United States Justice Department contended that Winner had always been "free to leave." | Playwright Tina Satter's first feature film "Reality," which premiered on HBO on May 29, shows the control that FBI agents immediately established over Winner at her relatively small home. It discred…
Larry Johnson(2023-05-30). Ukraine's Promised Offensive Ain't D-Day.sonar21.com I invite you to do a thought experiment. Would the Ally invasion of Normandy on June 6, 1944 have succeeded if Eisenhower, Churchill and Roosevelt had announced they planned to…
Staff(2023-05-30). 31 May, Online Event: The Battle of Life and Freedom — The Case of Walid Daqqah.samidoun.net Join us on Wednesday, May 31 for an online event to Free Walid Daqqah! Walid Daqqah is a Palestinian political prisoner, intellectual and freedom fighter suffering from a rare cancer who requires freedom to receive proper treatment after years of medical neglect in Zionist prisons. Hear from: Sanaa Salameh, the wife of Walid Daqqah with Charlotte …
Staff(2023-05-30). Mass demonstration in Vancouver commemorates 75 years of Nakba and resistance.samidoun.net Samidoun Vancouver joined with the Palestinian Youth Movement, Canada Palestine Association, Solidarity for Palestinian Human Rights UBC and the International League of People's Struggle to commemorate the ongoing Nakba since 1948 on Sunday, 14 May 2023. Hundreds participated in a mass popular march from the Vancouver Art Gallery in the center of downtown to the …
Staff(2023-05-30). America is in the middle of a 'slow civil war,' but only one side is acting like it.therealnews.com Jeff Sharlet has been studying and reporting on far-right movements in the US for decades, but something feels different now. From Waco and Ruby Ridge in the '90s to the 2014 Bundy family standoff with the federal government in Nevada, from the rise of Donald Trump to the "martyrdom" of Ashli Babbitt, who was shot …
Staff(2023-05-30). Giorgia Meloni government is a regime of private corporations that is normalizing fascism.therealnews.com This story originally appeared in Peoples Dispatch on May 30, 2023. It is shared here under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 (CC BY-SA) license. Peoples Dispatch (PD) speaks to Maurizio Coppola from the Italian leftist political party Potere al Popolo (Power to the People) regarding the policies of the far-right government in Italy led by Giorgia Meloni and the campaigns undertaken …
Staff(2023-05-30). New "BP Sickness" Develops In Oil Clean Up Workers.trofire.comThe workers that helped save the Gulf Coast after the Deepwater Horizon oil spill disaster are now developing illnesses that they say is a direct result of the work they performed. The companies responsible don't want to help them, even though these workers did the dirty work to clean up after BP and the others …
Staff(2023-05-30). Rave Against the Machine: How One Rave Promoter Stood Up to the DEA and Won.unicornriot.ninjaIt Began with a Raid "Don't come to the venue," said one of the Brunet brothers to Disco Donnie on a clandestine phone call. Normally, Donnie, who is easily recognizable by his crazy outfits, would have already been at his party, he explained to me on a FaceTime chat one late April afternoon. But on …
Staff(2023-05-30). "the Russians are going to win the war"youtube.com "My second argument is that the Russians are going to win the war." Professor John Mearsheimer, at the University of Chicago last week, discusses the NATO-Russia proxy war in Ukraine. Support independent watchdog journalism! www.patreon.com/MintPressNews…
Staff(2023-05-30). MI5 officer and the conspiracy to kill the Queen of England.youtube.com "They did intend to at least seriously injure or kill her [Princess Diana]…she was about to go into campaigning on behalf of the Palestinians." Former MI5 officer Annie Machon on the alleged conspiracy to have the future Queen of England killed. Support independent watchdog journalism! www.patreon.com/MintPressNews…
Staff(2023-05-30). Israelis demolishes immobile elderly Palestinian's home.youtube.com "Can you see this house, this house? It's going to be blown up and collapse. I'm telling you now." The most moral army in the world commanding an immobile elderly Palestinian woman to leave her soon to be demolished home. -Credit: MiddleEastMonitor Support independent watchdog journalism! www.patreon.com/MintPressNews…
Thierry Meyssan(2023-05-30). Les Occidentaux refusent la paix en Ukraine.thealtworld.comAu nom de la Chine, Li Hui est venu proposer aux Occidentaux de faire la paix en Ukraine en reconnaissant leurs erreurs. Son analyse est précise et étayée. Mais les Occidentaux ne l'ont pas écouté. Ils poursuivent sans relâche le discours qu'ils ont mis au point durant la Guerre froide : ils sont démocrates, tandis que les autres, tous les autres, ne le sont pas. Ils poursuivront leur soutien à l'Ukraine, même si celle-ci n'a guère plus de soldats et a déjà perdu sur le terrain. | La semaine dernière je rappelais, qu'en droit international, vendre des armes rend responsable de leur usage [1]. Par conséquent, si l…
_____(2023-05-30). Almost Three in Four Belgians Fear That the Russian Invasion Will Escalate Into WW3.strategic-culture.orgBelgians are increasingly worried about the likelihood of a Third World War following Russia's invasion of Ukraine last year. 72% of Belgian respondents fear that the war could develop into a global conflict, according to a survey conducted by opinion pollster The fear of a future escalation is highest in Spain: just under 90% of survey respondents worry that the conflict could extend into a global struggle. The Spanish appear to be wavering in their confidence in the Ukrainian armed forces. In a separate survey conducted by Euroskopia, almost hal…
Abayomi Azikiwe(2023-05-30). Imperialism and the Crisis of Governance in Sudan and Libya.orinocotribune.comBy Abayomi Azikiwe -May 26, 2023 | After 60 years, the African Union, the successor to the Organization of African Unity, faces monumental challenges in the contemporary period | African Liberation Day Commentary | Note: These remarks were prepared for and delivered in part at a webinar in honor of the 60th anniversary of the formation of the Organization of African Unity (OAU), the predecessor to the African Union (AU) formed in 2002. This virtual event was sponsored and organized by the Black Alliance for Peace (BAP) on Thursday May 25, 2023. Other panelists were Dr. Abdiwahab Sheikh Abdisamad, a Somali Kenyan…
Ana Ibis Falcón Lamoth(2023-05-30). Cuba's Prensa Latina and Italy's ANSA sign cooperation agreement.plenglish.comHavana, May 30 (Prensa Latina) The Latin American news agency Prensa Latina (PL), based in Havana, and the Agenzia Nazionale Stampa Associata (ANSA), from Italy, on Tuesday signed a cooperation agreement to strengthen the flow of news.
Ana Ibis Falcón Lamoth(2023-05-30). Valencians enjoy Buena Fe's concert.plenglish.comThe recital, sponsored by the "Jose Marti" Friendship Association of Valencia, with support from the State Movement of Solidarity with Cuba (MESC), took place in the premises of Intersindical Valenciana. | According to a press release sent to Prensa Latina by Cubainformacion Coordinator Jose Manzaneda, it was "a resounding success and proof that fascism will not pass," according to Rocio Raya, president of the "Jose Marti" Friendship Association of Valencia. | The concerts also counted on the collaboration of the "Caguairan" Association of Cuban Residents in Valencia, who expressed their willingness to protect t…
Ana Luisa Brown(2023-05-30). Chilean president maintains 30-percent support for his administration.plenglish.comSantiago, May 30 (Prensa Latina) Support for the administration of Chilean President Gabriel Boric continues for the tenth consecutive week at 30 percent, according to the Plaza Publica survey of the Cadem firm published here on Monday.
Ana Luisa Brown(2023-05-30). Cuba and Argentina are willing to deepen relations.plenglish.comBuenos Aires, May 30 (Prensa Latina) Commemorating 50 years of diplomatic relations between Cuba and Argentina allows us to look back and propose a process of deepening ties today, Cuban Ambassador Pedro Pablo Prada said on Tuesday.
Ana Luisa Brown(2023-05-30). Cuban volleyball legend Raisa O'Farril passes away.plenglish.comHavana, May 30 (Prensa Latina) Raisa O'Farril, a Cuban volleyball legend, a two-time Olympic champion and a key player of the famous Morenas del Caribe team who conquered the world in the 1990s, passed away on Tuesday morning.
Ana Luisa Brown(2023-05-30). Ecuadorian Attorney General accused of plagiarism.plenglish.comIf the case of plagiarism is proven, the official could be removed from her position. | Judiciary Council President Wilman Teran had called a plenary session on Monday night to deal with the report from the Subcommittee of Disciplinary Control of the institution, which requested Salazar's removal. | However, the three members investigated by the Prosecutor's Office, Juan Jose Morillo, Maribel Barreno and Xavier Muñoz, did not attended the meeting. | Salazar, who is out of the country at present, pointed out on her Twitter account that she would not abide by the decision of the Judiciary because she is subject to…
Andy Kroll(2023-05-30). The Wars We Don't (Care to) See.tomdispatch.com[The following is excerpted and adapted from David Barsamian's recent interview with Norman Solomon at AlternativeRadio.org.] David Barsamian: American Justice Robert Jackson was the chief prosecutor at the Nuremberg trials. He made an opening statement to the Tribunal on November 21, 1945, because there was some concern at the time that it would be an example of victor's justice. He said this: "If certain acts of violation of treaties are crimes, they are crimes whether the United States does them or whether Germany does them, and we are not prepared to lay down the rule of criminal conduct against others which…
Ben Bartee(2023-05-30). Did Globalization Drive Far-Right Electoral Success in European States From 1990-2020?globalresearch.caIntroduction: | Globalization is the process of political, cultural, and economic integration of national economies and societies at the regional and international levels. This phenomenon arguably threatens the primacy of the state as the main actor on the international stage, supplanted …
Brenda Norrell(2023-05-30). Family of Raymond Mattia, Tohono O'odham Murdered by U.S. Border Patrol, Plans Protests.indybay.orgThe family of Raymond Mattia, Tohono O'odham murdered by U.S. Border Patrol agents, plans peaceful protests at U.S. Border Patrol headquarters in Why, Arizona, and Tucson on Saturday. "Raymond called for help and, in turn, was shot down at his doorstep," the Mattia family said in a statement just released.
Dan Bacher(2023-05-30). California Senate Committee Blocks Governor's Plan to Gut Environmental Law.indybay.orgRepresentatives of environmental groups spoke out against the legislation at the hearing, supporting the staff recommendations to move the trailer bills to the regular policy process and to reject the flood and drought trailer bill language.
David Hill(2023-05-30). No charges for shooter of 13-year-old boy killed in Ohio.peoplesworld.org COLUMBUS, Ohio—No murder charge will be filed against the killer of a 13-year-old boy following a grand jury hearing in which county prosecutors presented evidence that differed dramatically from all previous reports. Kreig Butler, 37, faced potential prosecution for murder following the shooting death of Sinzae Reed in October 2022. Police accounts and local reporting …
Don Monkerud(2023-05-30). The Phony War on American Culture.dissidentvoice.org Bereft of an economic program, Republicans turn to social values, beliefs, and prejudices to gain votes and turn the clock back on the change that accompanies society's development. The GOP can no longer convince a majority of voters to support tax cuts for the rich, eliminating government regulations and cutting programs for the poor. In …
ecns.cn(2023-05-30). SOEs realize STAR Market funding power.ecns.cnChina's push for innovation and upgrading in strategic emerging sectors will lead more State-owned enterprises to be listed on its Science and Technology Innovation Board — or the STAR Market — this year, said analysts and business leaders.
ecns.cn(2023-05-30). American artists applaud Zhangzhou's cultural preservation efforts.ecns.cnA delegation of five American artists gave the thumbs up to efforts in ancient city protection and development of Zhangzhou in east China's Fujian Province on Saturday during their visit to the city for cultural exchange.
ecns.cn(2023-05-30). ByteDance to set up new office in HK's Central business district.ecns.cnByteDance, the owner of the popular short-video platform TikTok, is taking over the office area in the Central business district of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), the company confirmed the news on Tuesday.
ecns.cn(2023-05-30). Astronauts head to the rocket after send-off ceremony.ecns.cnThe three astronauts of the Shenzhou XVI mission, China's 11th manned spaceflight, headed to the launch tower after a send-off ceremony early on Tuesday morning in front of their residential building at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwestern China's Gobi Desert.The Shenzhou XVI will be the debut flight for China's third generation of astronauts and will become the first time for any Chinese civilian to fly out of Earth.
ecns.cn(2023-05-30). BRI energized by green solutions.ecns.cnChinese companies are making strides to leverage resource strengths of economies involved in the Belt and Road Initiative to promote new energy cooperation and propel win-win results, with continuous increases in economic viability of BRI new energy projects, experts said.
ecns.cn(2023-05-30). Shenzhou XVI crew looks forward to challenge.ecns.cnShenzhou XVI crew members Zhu Yangzhu (right) and Gui Haichao take part in underwater training on March 29.Xu Bu / for China Daily Zhu, the spaceflight engineer on the Shenzhou XVI mission, said that he looks forward to his first space journey and will strive to accustom himself to the space environment as soon as possible.
ecns.cn(2023-05-30). Big data key to high-tech development>.ecns.cnChina's emphasis on building basic systems for data and putting data resources to better use will unleash the value of massive data resources and lay a solid foundation for the high-quality development of the digital economy, officials and experts said at the China International Big Data Industry Expo 2023, which ended on Sunday in Guiyang, Guizhou province.
ecns.cn(2023-05-30). Western media stir up anti-China hysteria.ecns.cnThe Chinese and Australian national flags in Sydney, Australia.In fact, any threat to Australia would be minimal, because China would not be able to defend the 7,000-km-long supply line back to China.
ecns.cn(2023-05-30). China warns EU against sanctions bid.ecns.cnSo these normal economic cooperation and activities should not be interfered with, and they should not be the reason for any coercive measures from any side, either from the US or the European side."
ecns.cn(2023-05-30). China to send 1st civilian into space aboard Shenzhou XVI.ecns.cnThe Shenzhou XVI spacecraft will set out on Tuesday morning to transport three Chinese astronauts to the Tiangong space station, the China Manned Space Agency said on Monday.
ecns.cn(2023-05-30). China to keep contributing to political settlement of Ukraine crisis: FM spokesperson.ecns.cnChinese foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning on Monday said all concerned parties had fully acknowledged China's positive role in promoting peace talks on the Ukraine crisis, adding that China will continue to make contributions to the political settlement of the crisis.
ecns.cn(2023-05-30). Matricide murderer sentenced to death in second trial.ecns.cnThe Fujian High People's Court announced to uphold the original verdict and sentenced a matricide murderer death penalty over intentional homicide, fraud, and buying identity cards.
ecns.cn(2023-05-30). NDB sets new record with 8.5b 'panda bond'.ecns.cnThe New Development Bank announced its successful issuance of a 8.5-billion-yuan ($1.2 billion) "panda bond" in the China interbank bond market on Monday.
ecns.cn(2023-05-30). Defense minister to visit Singapore.ecns.cnState Councilor and Minister of National Defense Li Shangfu will attend the Shangri-La Dialogue and visit Singapore from Wednesday to Sunday, the Defense Ministry announced on Monday.
ecns.cn(2023-05-30). Xi stresses accelerated efforts to build leading country in education.ecns.cnXi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, stressed accelerated efforts to build China into a leading country in education as the Party's leadership convened a study session on Monday.
ecns.cn(2023-05-30). Xi calls for accelerated efforts to build leading country in education.ecns.cnThe Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee held a group study session Monday on building a leading country in education. Xi Jinping, general secretary of the CPC Central Committee, presided over the session.
ecns.cn(2023-05-30). New ferry line links Pazhou with HK airport.ecns.cnThe frequency of ferry service between Guangzhou's Pazhou and the Hong Kong International Airport will be increased starting on June 1.
ecns.cn(2023-05-30). Courts spend 426 million yuan to help minors with cases.ecns.cnMore than 10,000 children received legal assistance from Chinese courts between 2020 and 2022 after they or their families had trouble with case handling, an official with China's top court said on Monday.
ecns.cn(2023-05-30). Residents welcome Ya Ya as panda arrives in Beijing.ecns.cnGiant panda Ya Ya arrived at the Beijing Zoo on early Monday by a chartered plane after a month of quarantine in Shanghai. Many residents in Beijing were so excited to wait for her outside the Beijing Zoo. "ÄÄ…
ecns.cn(2023-05-30). Sports products from Yiwu sell well as Asian Games approach.ecns.cnYiwu, the world's largest wholesale market for small commodities in east China's Zhejiang Province, has seen hot sale of sports goods. At the Yiwu International Trade Market, the number of foreign businessmen who came to purchase related products has increased rapidly."ÄÄ "ÄÄ…
ecns.cn(2023-05-30). Boarding schools ensure fairer rural education in NW China's Qinghai.ecns.cnA total of 63 boarding schools have been set up in Qinghai Province's Golog Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, where the source region of the Yellow River is located. Boarding schools maximally guarantee that children of farmers and herders in remote areas enjoy the right to education. "ÄÄ…
Eleanor J. Bader(2023-05-30). Denial Isn't an Effective Health Care Strategy, Say People With Long COVID.truthout.orgBefore Missouri resident Amanda K. Finley had heard of COVID-19 or long COVID, she worked as an archeologist. Although her work schedule was erratic, she was frequently hired by engineering firms to make sure that the development sites they intended to build on conserved the cultural integrity of the land. She did this for 14 years. Then, in March 2020, 10 months before the COVID vaccine became… |
Eric Brooks(2023-05-30). Black unionists vow to push for racial justice and democracy.peoplesworld.org NEW ORLEANS—Coalition of Black Trade Unionists (CBTU) President Terry Melvin, keynoting CBTU's 2023 Convention last week, its 52nd, called out the danger of a "racist, anti-democratic America" that wants to see Black and Brown people "eradicated from stories about America's less than perfect self." "Bring it on!" Melvin declared, speaking of the need to prevent …
Freedom Socialist Party(2023-05-30). Wednesday 6/7: Feminists Fighting Transphobia.indybay.orgNew Valencia Hall | 747 Polk St. (at Ellis St.), San Francisco | Seven blocks from Civic Center BART, on or near Muni bus lines #5, 19, 27, 31, 38, 49…
Ghillar Michael Anderson(2023-05-30). No Vote in opposition to the proposed Voice to parliament and inclusion of First Nations.indybay.orgGhillar, Michael Anderson, Convenor of the Sovereign Union, last surviving member of the founding four of the Aboriginal Embassy and Head of State of the Euahlayi Peoples Republic issues a GRASSROOOTS CALLOUT for people to gather outside British | High Commission in Canberra on Wednesday 31 May 2023…
Ileana Ferrer Fonte(2023-05-30). Afghanistan and China resume direct flights.plenglish.comA plane from Afghanistan's flag carrier, Ariana Afghan Airlines, will operate every Wednesday to resume the practice that started in 2003 but was suspended in the early 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic. | The flight started on Wednesday, May 24, with a ceremony in Kabul in the presence of the Taliban's deputy minister of transport and civil aviation, and Chinese diplomats, Tolo News reported. | China does not recognize the Taliban Government as the country's legitimate authority but it has maintained several contacts with the fundamentalist movement since it took over Kabul in August 2021, focusing on the econo…
Ileana Ferrer Fonte(2023-05-30). Cuba reports 20 new Covid-19 cases and no deaths.plenglish.comHavana, May 30 (Prensa Latina) The Cuban Ministry of Public Health (MINSAP) on Tuesday reported 20 new Covid-19 cases and no deaths as a consequence of the disease in the last 24 hours.
Ileana Ferrer Fonte(2023-05-30). Syria thanks Cuba for medical assistance.plenglish.comSyrian media reported that the minister expressed his position at a meeting with Cuban Health Minister Jose Angel Portal Miranda during the 76th session of the General Assembly of the World Health Organization (WHO) in Geneva. | "We expressed our appreciation for the medicines and vaccines and the solidarity we received following the earthquake that devastated our country in February this year," Al-Ghabbash said. | The two health ministers expect to improve medical cooperation and develop joint actions. | Deep friendship, unconditional solidarity, and unchanging common stances have marked 58 years of relations b…
Jake Johnson(2023-05-30). New Work Requirements for Food Aid Would Deepen Hunger and Poverty, Critics Warn.truthout.orgHundreds of thousands of older Americans could soon be at risk of losing federal food aid and falling deeper into poverty due to a provision of the new debt ceiling agreement that expands work requirements in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, a change that comes as food banks across the United States are seeing demand surge. The deal that the Biden White House reached with House… |
Javier Arana Villasusa(2023-05-30). Cuba highlights international protocols on climate change.plenglish.comHavana, May 30 (Prensa Latina) Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez said that the success of the Montreal Protocol shows what can be achieved when international instruments are implemented to fight against climate change.
Javier Arana Villasusa(2023-05-30). Cuba supports Unesco process about education for peace.plenglish.comParis, May 30 (Prensa Latina) Cuban expert Margarita Mc Pherson spoke on Tuesday at the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in the process to update the 1974 Recommendation, which seeks to strengthen education as a promoter of peace, cooperation and human rights.
Joel Wendland-Liu(2023-05-30). 'Novel' and 'news' have the same root: 'A Time Outside This Time' reviewed.peoplesworld.org Sometimes the experience of violence and trauma induces memory loss. As U.S. residents prepare psychologically to relive the lies and trauma of the 2016 Trump campaign and presidency, and the fascistic nightmare of a possible second presidency, a quick visit to the archive of that time is necessary. Novelist Amitava Kumar's A Time Outside This …
Juan M. Garcia(2023-05-30). Diaz-Canel welcomes talks between Venezuelan and Brazilian presidents.plenglish.comHavana, May 30 (Prensa Latina) Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel said on Tuesday that he was happy to follow the news about the meeting between the presidents of Venezuela and Brazil, Nicolas Maduro and Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, respectively.
L. Randall Wray(2023-05-30). MMT: Report From The Front (Part 1).realprogressives.orgIf you think spreading the MMT message is for the faint of heart, you are mistaken. The one and only Randy Wray provides commentary on the 3rd annual MMT conference.
Mark Gruenberg(2023-05-30). Most CBTU delegates back Biden-Harris ticket in 2024.peoplesworld.org NEW ORLEANS—With a few reservations about his age, Coalition of Black Trade Unionists convention delegates agree with CBTU President Terry Melvin that Democratic President Joe Biden will be the nominee again next year, and they agree CBTU should support him. Georgia AFL-CIO President Yvonne Brooks crisply summarized why Biden, who seeks a second term, still …
midwesternmarx(2023-05-30). A New Generation of Organizers Are Building Union Power in the South By: Maximillian Alvarez>.midwesternmarx.com Editor's Note: The following is the transcript of a special live episode of the Working People podcast. It was produced in collaboration with the Action Builder / Action Network team on March 21 in Atlanta, Georgia. In this panel discussion, Max speaks with local organizers about the specific challenges workers in the South face in their workplaces and in their efforts to organize—and how they are finding creative ways to overcome those challenges today. Panelists includ …
midwesternmarx(2023-05-30). Hezbollah, Anti-Imperialism, and the Compatible Left By: Sammy Ismail.midwesternmarx.com "such power and the people who excercised it, embodied a mystique, expressed not simply in guns but in books, uniforms, social behavior and a mass of manufactured products. Only by accepting these things and those who brought them would it be possible to penetrate this mystique and grasp the power which lay behind it" (Chris Clapham, Third World Politics: an introduction, 1985) The Middle East Institute, a Washington-based think-tank, assesses Hezbollah as the "most formid …
midwesternmarx(2023-05-30). How The U.S. War on Taiwanese Semiconductors Might Benefit Japan By: Vijay Prashad.midwesternmarx.com On May 15, 2023, Berkshire Hathaway reported in a Form 13F filing to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission that it had completed the sale of its $4 billion stake in Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC). This sale completed a process that began in February 2023, when Berkshire Hathaway announced that it sold 86 percent of its holdings in TSMC. In April, Berkshire Hathaway's leader Warren Buffett told Nikkei that the geopolitical tension between the United States and Chi …
midwesternmarx(2023-05-30). How Workers in the South Are Defying History By: Tom Conway.midwesternmarx.com Workers at Blue Bird Corporation in Fort Valley, Georgia, launched a union drive to secure better wages, work-life balance, and a voice on the job.The company resisted them. History defied them. Geography worked against them.But they stood together, believed in themselves, and achieved a historic victory that's reverberating throughout the South.About 1,400 workers at the electric bus manufacturer voted overwhelmingly in May 2023 to join the United Steelworkers (USW), reflecting the …
midwesternmarx(2023-05-30). Ideology and Hypocrisy Amid Slavery and Democracy – Strange Bedfellows from Time Immemorial By: Stephen Joseph Scott.midwesternmarx.com The history of the existence of slavery as an institution in antiquity and beyond is one of the most common; and, at the same time, one of the most complex tales to be told. Virtually every society, touching almost all the continents of the world, has had its own form of enslavement. The implication being that, nearly, every group of humankind whether racially, ethnically, or culturally categorized as diverse, unattached, or essentially separate, has been marked by the legacy and traditio …
Misión Verdad(2023-05-30). Elections at Central University of Venezuela Are a Trial Run for Opposition Primaries.orinocotribune.comBy Misión Verdad — May 29, 2023 | Those of us who witnessed the elections at the Central University of Venezuela (UCV)—Tyrians and Trojans—can conclude that they were a microcosm of the hypothetical elections, projected on a national scale, which will be organized by the opposition. It is the most obvious conclusion, the one that has won over most of the pundits in Venezuela's digital media and opinion ecosystem. | The similarity between the logical disasters of, one the one hand, the electoral organization in the supposed "house that overcomes the shadows," the entrenchment of the still-in-offic…
Mitchell Bonga(2023-05-30). Michigan graduate students strike for living wage.liberationnews.org Graduate Employees Organization Local 3550 (GEO) are entering their ninth week on strike at the University of Michigan (UM), marking the longest strike in the union's history. At the bargaining table, UM has continued to offer the same insufficient proposals that led workers to strike in the first place.
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-05-30). Consumer Health: Treating arthritis.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgMay is Arthritis Awareness Month, which makes this a good time to learn more about a condition that affects nearly 59 million people in the U.S., or approximately 1 in 4 adults. Arthritis is the swelling and tenderness of one or more of your joints. The main symptoms of arthritis are joint pain and stiffness, which typically worsen with age. The two most common types of arthritis — osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis — damage joints in different…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-05-30). Consumer Health: Understanding metastatic brain cancer.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgMay is Brain Cancer Awareness Month, which makes this a good time to learn about metastatic brain cancer. Overall, the chance that a person will develop a malignant tumor of the brain or spinal cord in their lifetime is less than 1%, according to the American Cancer Society. Nevertheless, nearly 19,000 people in the U.S. will die from brain and spinal cord tumors in 2023. A brain tumor is a growth of cells in the…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-05-30). Consumer Health: What is mental health?newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgMay is Mental Health Awareness Month, which makes this a good time to learn about mental health and mental illness. Mental health is the overall wellness of how you think, regulate your feelings and behave. Cultural norms and social expectations play a role in defining mental health. There is no standard measure across cultures to determine whether a behavior is normal or when it becomes disruptive. What might be normal in one society may be a cause…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-05-30). Science Saturday: Orthobiologics can be nature's healing agents.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgMayo Clinic physician-scientists are working on regenerative biotherapeutics such as orthobiologics and other regenerative bioinjectables to bring advanced procedures to more patients. Orthobiologics are biological agents that stimulate healing when standard therapies don't work. Examples are platelet-rich plasma — platelets spun from a patient's blood that promote cell repair — and bone marrow aspirate concentrate that contains stem cells and many other cells that have shown potential for tissue regeneration. "Orthobiologics are like nature's drug…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-05-30). Mayo Clinic Q and A: 5 ways to get better sleep.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgDEAR MAYO CLINIC: As I get older, I find I have increasing issues with sleep. I struggle to fall asleep and then stay asleep. I wake up during the night and get discouraged when I see the clock. By the time I get back to sleep, my alarm is set to wake me up. I feel groggy during the day and actively look for opportunities to nap. It would be great to wake up feeling rested…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-05-30). Mayo Clinic Minute: What are the benefits, risks of sleeping with melatonin gummies?newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgMany people rely on melatonin gummies to help them get a good night's sleep. But a recent study finds that these over-the-counter supplements may not reliably contain the advertised amount of melatonin. According to the National Institutes of Health, about 19% of adults in the U.S. don't get enough sleep, and some of those sleep-deprived people use melatonin supplements to help them catch some z's. Dr. Erik St. Louis, a Mayo Clinic neurologist, says melatonin…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-05-30). Mayo Clinic Minute: Improving bone health before spinal surgery.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgAs people age, bones lose some of their structure. Osteopenia and osteoporosis are both conditions in which bones become less dense and, therefore, can break more easily. These kinds of bone density issues are common among spinal surgery patients who are 50 and older. To avoid surgical complications, Mayo Clinic works with these patients on improving bone health before spinal surgery. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute. youtu.be/aYVD4xaoR4E Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 07) is in the downloads…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-05-30). Future of health care: Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science students graduate in Minnesota.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgMayo Clinic celebrated the graduation of the next generation of physicians and scientists. In a combined ceremony in Rochester, Minnesota, on Friday, May 19, students received degrees conferred by Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine and Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences. Fifty-five new physicians joined the prestigious Mayo Clinic alumni, with 11 receiving both medical and doctoral degrees and 38 new biomedical scientists receiving doctoral degrees. In addition, 22 students received master's degrees. They join the…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-05-30). Future of health care: Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine students graduate in Arizona.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgThirty-eight medical students graduated from Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine's campus in Phoenix on Wednesday, May 17. They join the more than 60 other Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine students in Jacksonville, Florida, and Rochester, Minnesota, graduating on those campuses in May. These students persevered through the pandemic, learning health care in a rapidly changing environment. The students will move on to residencies at Mayo Clinic and across the country, helping ease the physician shortage and…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-05-30). Mayo Clinic Minute: Menopause and the heart connection.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgWomen experience menopause at different ages — and different ways — which can, among other things, affect their heart health. The average age of natural menopause in the U.S is 52. There's early menopause, under age 45, and premature menopause, under age 40, which may affect a very small group of women. There is also premature ovarian insufficiency. Dr. Chrisandra Shufelt, a Mayo Clinic women's health specialist, says it's important for anyone who experiences menopause to think…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-05-30). Tonsils: Tiny, but pack a big punch.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgThe tonsils play an essential role in keeping you healthy. These small, oval-shaped pads at the back of the throat are part of the immune system and make white blood cells. These cells attack and prevent germs that enter your body and making you sick. While small in size, the tonsils can cause considerable pain and discomfort if inflamed. This inflammation is called tonsillitis and typically is due to a viral infection, although bacterial infections…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-05-30). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Binge-eating disorders.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgDEAR MAYO CLINIC: My niece is living in my home while she is attending college. I've invited her to eat meals with our family, but she typically declines, desiring to eat alone in her room. I'm concerned because she often seems to eat a lot of food at one time, like two sandwiches with two bags of chips or a quart of ice cream. Could this be a sign of an eating disorder? If so, what…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-05-30). Mayo Clinic Minute: How much screen time is too much time for your kids?newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgHow much screen time is too much for a child? Is digital media affecting your child's health? The surgeon general has issued a new advisory, citing growing concerns about the effects of social media use on the mental health of young people. Dr. Nusheen Ameenuddin is a Mayo Clinic pediatrician and a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics. While there are many benefits to technology, she says it also can affect children and teens in negative ways,…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-05-30). Ready to run: Assessing protein needs for performance.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgAs you train for your upcoming distance race or other athletic event, you may be looking for ways to fine-tune your program and up your performance. Now's the time to take another look at what you're eating since nutrition is a key component of your training plan. Do you know how much protein you need when exercising? Judging by all the protein bars, shakes and powders out there, you could be led to believe you…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-05-30). Mayo Clinic Minute: Menopause and sexual health.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgHot flashes and night sweats are some of the symptoms often associated with menopause. But how does menopause affect sexual health? Experts say menopause can put women at increased risk for a condition that can lead to pain during sexual intercourse. Mayo Clinic's Dr. Juliana Kling explains why and says there are safe and effective treatments. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute www.youtube.com/watch?v=o1ULBXFuD3E Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 06) is in the downloads at the end of this…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-05-30). How one tendon can throw you off your stride.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgThe Achilles tendon is a long band of tissue that connects calf muscles at the back of the lower leg to your heel bone. This tendon is used when walking, running, jumping or pushing up on your toes. But if it's injured, the pain, typically located in the back of your calf, and lack of function can throw you off your stride for months. Recognizing when you're at risk for Achilles tendinitis and knowing how…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-05-30). Mayo neuroscientists discover unknown brain area involved in movement.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgIt's long been accepted that the part of the brain called the primary motor cortex controls body movements. Certain groups of cells direct specific movements — for example, of the feet, hands or tongue. The cells of the primary motor cortex are organized as a type of topographical map of corresponding body parts in the central sulcus, a fold in the brain's outermost layer called the cerebral cortex. Mayo Clinic scientists and their international collaborators…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-05-30). Falcon frenzy: 4 chicks banded.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgMeet Piper, Aero, Horus and Genesis. They are the newest chicks to be banded and named by Mayo Clinic's Peregrine Falcon Program. Before banding and naming, each chick had their gender identified and also received a brief medical exam. Names for each chick were drawn from suggestions submitted by falcon fans from around the world. Right time for banding Since chicks are nearly fully grown at 3 weeks old, this is the perfect age for…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-05-30). Mayo Clinic researchers link environmental exposures to liver disease.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgMayo Clinic researchers have identified a diverse range of environmental chemicals in human bile in patients with primary sclerosing cholangitis, a rare, chronic liver disease of the bile ducts. The study, published in Exposome, represents a new frontier of research at Mayo Clinic's Center for Individualized Medicine that explores the exposome, the measure of environmental contributors to disease and health. Most people with primary sclerosing cholangitis also have some type of inflammatory bowel disease, such…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-05-30). Mayo Clinic Minute: What's the skinny on weight-loss drugs?newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgWant to lose weight? It's really just basic math. Burn more calories than you take in. The best way to do that is by eating a healthy diet — reducing your calorie intake — and being physically active, which increases the number of calories burned. While it appears to be simple, many people find it challenging to effectively lose weight and keep the pounds off. Now, Mayo Clinic experts say there is a new tool…
Ox Sam Camp(2023-05-30). Paiute Shoshone Defenders of Massacre Site from Lithium Mine in Urgent Need of Attorneys.indybay.orgPaiute Shoshone defenders of the unmarked burial places at the Massacre Site are in urgent need of attorneys as they must now battle Lithium Americas, a foreign corporation, that is digging into the land for lithium at Thacker Pass with permits from Biden and the Interior Department in northern Nevada. Biden calls this "green energy."
Rainer Mausfeld(2023-05-30). Why do the lambs remain silent?indybay.orgJames Madison (1751-1836), one of the founding fathers of the constitution, proclaimed that every form of government should be designed "to protect the minority of the opulent against the | majority". Madison tried to solve the tense relationship between the common people and the elites with a "representative democracy", a de-facto oligarchy.
Scott Huminski(2023-05-30). DeSantis' 1st law enforcement appointee killed a man then lied.indybay.orgIn 2019, newly elected Governor DeSantis' first law enforcement appointee, Broward Sheriff Gregory Tony, killed a man, was charged with murder and lied about it on his law enforcement documents under oath.
Staff(2023-05-30). Viajar o la odisea del transporte en La Habana (+ Fotos y Video).cubadebate.cuEl Parque de la Fraternidad siempre ha sido un sitio de constante tránsito de personas, mas en las últimas semanas el molote se agrupa en las paradas y en los puntos desde donde salen los boteros hacia el resto de los municipios de La Habana. Transportarse, más que un viaje o parte de la rutina de la mayoría de los capitalinos que trabajan lejos de sus casas, se ha convertido en una verdadera odisea.
Staff(2023-05-30). Biden prepara decreto para restringir la industria tecnológica de China.cubadebate.cuEl presidente de Estados Unidos, Joe Biden, estaría finalizando un decreto para restringir la inversión de su país en la industria de la defensa de China, reveló el portal Axios citando dos fuentes familiarizadas con la cuestión. De llevarse a cabo, la medida intensificará aún más lo que Pekín califica como la "diplomacia coercitiva" estadounidense.
Staff(2023-05-30). El argentino Rubén Fontana recibe el título de Doctor Honoris Causa.cubadebate.cuEl argentino Rubén Fontana, pionero en la profesionalización del diseño, recibió hoy el título de Doctor Honoris Causa en Diseño, en el Aula Magna de la Universidad de La Habana. Fontana ha sido consultor de diversos trabajos desarrollados por la Oficina Nacional de Diseño y la Oficina Creativa del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y el Consejo de Estado.
Staff(2023-05-30). Tiroteo en Hollywood Beach deja nueve heridos durante el feriado del Día de los Caídos.cubadebate.cuLa Policía de Hollywood Beach, en Florida, confirmó que nueve personas fueron baleadas en un tiroteo que tuvo lugar el lunes por la tarde en el concurrido balneario. El incidente ocurrió cerca de las 7: 00 p.m. hora local, mientras cientos de personas disfrutaban del feriado del Día de los Caídos en Estados Unidos.
Staff(2023-05-30). El tiempo: Numerosos chubascos y tormentas eléctricas en la tarde.cubadebate.cuAmanecerá con predominio de nublados en la región oriental, mientras que en el resto del país estará parcialmente nublado. En la tarde se nublará en gran parte del archipiélago, con numerosos chubascos y tormentas eléctricas que pueden extenderse hasta las primeras horas de la noche en las regiones central y el oriental.
Staff(2023-05-30). Fuerzas de ocupación israelí demuelen viviendas en Cisjordania.cubadebate.cuEste lunes, medios locales palestinos informaron que fuerzas de ocupación israelí demolieron varias viviendas en dos territorios: al este de la ciudad de Jericó y en la aldea de Belén en Cisjordania. El 27 de mayo, los consulados de un grupo de países europeos emitieron un comunicado en el que instaron a Israel a detener las demoliciones.
Staff(2023-05-30). øQué tasas están vigentes en el mercado cambiario cubano este 30 de mayo?cubadebate.cuCon el objetivo de mantener a sus lectores informados, Cubadebate comparte las tasas de cambio para diferentes divisas extranjeras vigentes este martes 30 de mayo de 2023 en el mercado cambiario del país.Estas tasas son las establecidas por el Banco Central de Cuba (BCC) y las casas de cambio (Cadeca) para las operaciones de canje y recanje de moneda.
Staff(2023-05-30). Unión Eléctrica pronostica afectación de 575 MW en horario pico nocturno.cubadebate.cuEste lunes se afectó el servicio por déficit de capacidad de generación desde las 04: 47 horas hasta las 01: 09. Para este martes se pronostica en la hora pico una disponibilidad de 2400 MW y una demanda máxima de 2900 MW, para un déficit de 500 MW, por lo que se estima una afectación al servicio de 575 MW en ese horario.
Staff(2023-05-30). Inteligencia Artificial: øTemor al futuro?cubadebate.cuAlgo temen quienes en el llamado "mundo occidental" trabajan en la creación y expansión multidimensional de la llamada "Inteligencia Artificial" (IA) cuando piden mecanismos de control, supervisión y hasta eventuales sanciones por su mal uso.
Staff(2023-05-30). Brazil Supports Venezuela Joining BRICS.orinocotribune.comThis Monday, Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva stated that he supports Venezuela joining BRICS in response to a question asked at the press conference after a prolonged meeting with Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro at the Planalto Palace in Brasília. BRICS is currently comprised of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. | "If you ask me what I think, I would say that I am in favor," President Lula said in response to Venezuela's proposed BRICS membership, later clarifying that this decision should be made by the five countries belonging to the alliance. | In this regard, the Brazilian presi…
Staff(2023-05-30). Maduro and Lula Hold Historic Meeting in Brazil.orinocotribune.comOn Monday, Venezuela and Brazil held an extended meeting to reestablish cooperation between the two nations and achieve complementarity for the development of their peoples. The meeting was labeled as historic by the Brazilian president. | The meeting was held at the Planalto Palace, Brasília, headed by Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. The two presidents, together with their ministerial cabinet members, are holding the meeting to strengthen strategic relations, frozen during former far-right Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro's administration. | In addition to…
Stephan Schulmeister(2023-05-30). Inflation in the Age of Finance Capitalism.indybay.orgThe shift of profit-striving from the real- to the financial-economy lowered economic growth Unemployment and atypical jobs soared. The welfare state was weakened. At the same time, financial wealth grew exorbitantly (the DAX increased 14-fold since 1988). The development of financial derivatives made possible profiting from short-term changes in stocks, currencies and bonds.
Surangya(2023-05-30). Women wrestlers' protest in India: The latest crackdown on democracy.peoplesdispatch.orgOn May 28, India's new parliament building was inaugurated. On the same day, the country's wrestlers, who have been on a sit-in protest seeking the arrest of their federation head on charges of sexual harassment, were brutally repressed and evicted from their protest site…
Ted Glick(2023-05-30). It's Time for Resistance Against Injustice This Memorial Day Week.dissidentvoice.orgThe meaning of Memorial Day needs to be broadened. We in the USA need to remember not just those who have died or risked death in one of the many wars the USA has been part of, going back to the original revolutionary war for independence from Britain. We also need to remember those who …
teleSUR, DRL(2023-05-30). Confirman paro en región peruana de Puno.telesurtv.netEl próximo 14 de junio se reanudarán las protestas y en esta Tercera Toma de Lima participarán dirigentes y agrupaciones del sur como Puno, Tacna, Moquegua y Ayacucho.
teleSUR, JCM(2023-05-30). Brasil y Venezuela estudian retomar interconexión eléctrica.telesurtv.netEl Jefe de Estado, Nicolás Maduro, anunció que "Venezuela está preparada para reconstruir la cooperación eléctrica con el estado de Roraima, Boa Vista y toda la población fronteriza con Brasil".
teleSUR(2023-05-30). 9.2-Mln-Usd Worth of Drugs Confiscated in Australia's Sydney.telesurenglish.netOn Tuesday, law enforcement authorities in the state of New South Wales (NSW), Australia, announced that an individual has been indicted on charges associated with drug trafficking and financial improprieties after a seizure of approximately 12 kg of heroin and 16 kg of MDMA in the city of Sydney. | Related: | As per the declaration made by the New South Wales Police Force, around 12: 15 p.m local time, on Monday, detectives carried…
teleSUR(2023-05-30). A New South American Integration Roadmap in 120 Days: Lula>.telesurenglish.netOn Tuesday, Brazilian President Lula da Silva inaugurated a high-level summit in Brasilia where 12 South American countries will discuss new ways to resume regional integration. | RELATED: | This event brings together presidents Alberto Fernandez (Argentina), Luis Arce (Bolivia), Gabriel Boric (Chile), Gustavo Petro (Colombia), Guillermo Lasso (Ecuador), Irfaan Ali (Guyana), Mario Abdo (Paraguay), Chan Santokhi (Suriname), Luis…
teleSUR(2023-05-30). Bulgaria's President Asks PP-DB Coalition to Form Government.telesurenglish.netOn Monday, President Rumen Radev asked the "We Continue the Change – Democratic Bulgaria" (PP-DB) coalition, the second largest force in parliament, to form a government. | RELATED: | Radev handed the exploratory mandate to Nikolai Denkov, the PP-DB's nominee for prime minister. | "In the coming days, we will be negotiating with the other parliamentary forces in order to be able to form a regular government," said Den…
teleSUR(2023-05-30). NATO Soldiers-Serbs Clashes Leave Dozens Injured in Kosovo.telesurenglish.netOn Monday, over 50 civilians and more than 40 NATO soldiers were injured in a clash between NATO's Kosovo Force (KFOR) and Serb protesters in front of the Zvecan municipality building in northern Kosovo. | RELATED: | KFOR units were trying to disperse a group of Serbs who protested after Kosovo police took control of the administrative buildings in Zvecan and two other municipalities in majority-Serb north of Kosovo. | A…
teleSUR(2023-05-30). Nova Scotia in State of Emergency, Uncontrollable Wildfire.telesurenglish.netOn Monday, Halifax, the capital of Nova Scotia, one of Canada's eastern provinces, officially declared a state of emergency in response to an uncontrollable wildfire in the metropolitan area. Residents have had to evacuate and schools have close temporarily. | Related: | The Halifax Regional Municipality has established provisional lodging for individuals seeking refuge from the fire and issued a notice to its residents in the early ho…
teleSUR(2023-05-30). Public Admin Employees Begin Two-Week Strike in Lebanon.telesurenglish.netOn Monday, According to a report from L'Orient Today, personnel within the public administration employees in Lebanon instigated a two-week work stoppage, citing requests for improved compensation and transportation remuneration. | Related: | According to Ibrahim Nahal, a representative of the League of Public Administration Employees, approximately 90 percent of the workforce demonstrated in favor of the strike in the northern city of Tripoli.
teleSUR(2023-05-30). RSF & Sudanese Army Agreed to a 5-Day Cease Fire Extension.telesurenglish.netAccording to Al Arabiya News, on Monday, the Sudanese Army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) agreed to prolong a cease-fire agreement they had previously concluded on May 20. This extension was the outcome of negotiations that took place in the city of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. | Related: | Both parties emphasized their dedication to ensuring the secure evacuation of all civilians from conflict zones and safeguarding the d…
teleSUR(2023-05-30). Russian Forces Shot Down Drones Heading Towards Moscow.telesurenglish.netMoscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin confirmed that eight drones attacked residential buildings in the early hours of Tuesday. The Defense Ministry accused Ukraine of this terrorist attack. | RELATED: | "This morning at dawn, a drone attack caused minor damage to several buildings. All the city's emergency services are on the scene… No people are seriously injured," he said. | The Defense Ministry said that three drones were neutralized by…
teleSUR(2023-05-30). South American Presidents Arrive at Summit in Brasilia.telesurenglish.netOn Tuesday, the presidents of the South American countries will take part in a regional summit convened by Brazilian President Lula da Silva, who seeks to open new paths to facilitate regional integration. | RELATED: | On Sunday night, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro was the first leader to arrive in Brazil. He hold a meeting with Lula da Silva at the Executive branch headquarters on Monday. | The Brasilia summit will also have…
Tes Welborn(2023-05-30). Thursday 6/8: POLICING IN OUR NEIGHBORHOOD AND CITYWIDE.indybay.orgThis will be a hybrid meeting. | ‚Ä¢ Join us in person at Flywheel Coffee Roasters, 672 Stanyan Street (between Haight and Page) or join us online. | Please note that seating is limited. | ‚Ä¢ To join the meeting online, copy this link: | zoom.us/j/97001985280?pwd=Nkx2UVFPSTRVWGVXUVZEbFRkb0xwQT09 | ‚Ä¢ Or, with the Zoom app: | Meeting ID: 970 0198 5280 | Passcode: 333544 | ‚Ä¢ Zoom also provides telephone numbers. These are not toll-free…
unitedEditor(2023-05-30). Does Meloni raise the bet?unitedworldint.comBy Yiƒüit Saner, reporting from Rome / Italy Fratelli d'Italia (Brothers of Italy), the party of Italian premier Giorgia Meloni, and the other coalition forces forming the government, Forza Italia and Lega (League), had put a sort of "presidential system" on the agenda in their 2022 electoral program to solve the problem of instability of …
unitedEditor(2023-05-30). International online webinar: Türkiye's Foreign Policy after the Elections.uwidata.comBoth Türkiye and the world had their eyes on the country's presidential and parliamentary elections on past May 14 and 28. Besides of concern for the Turkish nation, the question of who will govern in Ankara concerns also plays an important role for global political balances. For that reason, these elections were a hot topic …
WSWS(2023-05-30). What next in the growing dollar crisis?wsws.orgSanctions imposed by the US and the major imperialist powers against Russia at the start of the Ukraine war have produced some unintended consequences, most notably attempts to shift away from dependence on the dollar as the global reserve currency.
WSWS(2023-05-30). Workers Struggles: The Americas.wsws.orgDockworkers in Chile and on Argentina's Parana River struck last week, while 600 flight attendants for Minnesota-based Sun Country Airlines have voted to authorize a strike.
WSWS(2023-05-30). Police escort scab trucks through pickets at Constellium Automotive in Michigan.wsws.orgPolice were called to the picket line at Constellium Automotive in Van Buren Township south of Detroit last Thursday to escort scab trucks in and out of the factory that supplies the flagship Ford plants producing F-series pickups and the new electric Lightning trucks.
Alexander Rubinstein(2023-05-29). The Grayzone debates National Endowment for Democracy VP on group's CIA ties.thegrayzone.comThe National Endowment for Democracy (NED) contacted The Grayzone to dispute our characterization of their organization as a CIA cutout. Listen to our highly revealing conversation with the NED's communications director. On April 4, 2023, National Endowment for Democracy (NED) Vice President of Communications and Public Engagement Leslie Aun contacted me, Alex Rubinstein, to request a phone conversation about an article I published at The Grayzone a day before. My report detailed the open justification of the terrorist bombing of …
Binoy Kampamrk(2023-05-29). Rogue consultants: PwC, tax evasion and getting clients.greenleft.org.auIt has been galling to see that PwC executives' sharing of confidential information — notably tax policies — will not lead to them spending time in a prison cell. Binoy Kampark argues ATO whistle blower Richard Boyle's treatment could hardly be more different.
Binoy Kampmark(2023-05-29). Narendra Modi in Australia: down under bliss for Hindutva.greenleft.org.auIt is clear that the PM felt comfortable being excruciatingly accommodating to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi who is one of one of India's most accomplished sectarians. Binoy Kampmark reports.
Paul Petit(2023-05-29). South Australians oppose Labor's new anti-protest bill.greenleft.org.auSouth Australian unions, human rights, legal and community groups are campaigning against Labor's new draconian anti-protest laws, which passed the Legislative Assembly with the Liberal's support. Paul Petit reports.
Anonymous Contributor(2023-05-29). Minnesota Not Very Nice: Opposing Medea Benjamin in Minneapolis.itsgoingdown.org Report on counter-demo against red/brown organizer Medea Benjamin from so-called Minneapolis, MN. On an unseasonably cool May evening even by Minneapolis standards, a small and diverse group of antifascists stood outside of a building used by a number of Minneapolis non-profits, among them the local chapter of "Veterans for Peace" (VFP) and "Women Against Military…
infobrics(2023-05-29). The Growing Russia-India Relationship.infobrics.orgWhile the world has been watching the "no limits" partnership between Russia and China grow into "a relationship that probably cannot be compared with anything in the world," Russia has been growing quietly closer to the second largest country in the world…
infobrics(2023-05-29). BRICS Considering Large Expansion as Emerging Economies Rally to Join Group.infobrics.orgThe foreign ministers of the BRICS group of major emerging economies will meet in South Africa on June 1-2 to discuss pressing geopolitical issues, including the bloc's first enlargement in over a decade as it seeks to position itself as a representative of the "Global South" and provide an alternative model to the Group of Seven…
infobrics(2023-05-29). How and why Kiev regime propaganda 'sank' Russian Navy's 'Ivan Khurs' ship.infobrics.orgThe reasoning behind the attack was likely manifold and since the ship is providing security to the TurkStream and Blue Stream, it's certainly not outside the realm of possibility that the Kiev regime was trying to jeopardize the two key Black Sea natural gas pipelines.
_____(2023-05-29). Thae Yong-ho — is this the end of his career?journal-neo.org Readers of previous articles by the present writer will know that the present author has a special interest in defectors from North Korea. As a result of their efforts a number of extravagant myths have been spread for propaganda purposes, largely because they tend to be from an upper middle-class background in North Korea, and […] | –°–æ–æ–±—â–µ–Ω–∏–µ
Internationalist 360 ∞(2023-05-29). Venezuela: The Fight Between PSUV and PCV is Unnecessary, Untimely, and Alien.libya360.wordpress.comClodovaldo Hernández Life turns on a dime: The Communist Party of Venezuela (PCV) had never had as much public attention as it does these days. It has even become a trending topic on social media platforms despite the fact that many of their leaders do not use those platforms because they are weapons (although not…
Internationalist 360 ∞(2023-05-29). The Human Consequences of Economic Sanctions.libya360.wordpress.comFrancisco R. Rodiguez Executive Summary This paper provides a comprehensive survey and assessment of the literature on the effects of economic sanctions on living standards in target countries. We identify 32 studies that apply quantitative econometric and calibration methods to cross-country and national data in order to assess the impact of economic sanctions on indicators…
Internationalist 360 ∞(2023-05-29). Canadian Aid for Cuba? 35 National and Regional Organizations Support it.libya360.wordpress.comStephen Kimber and John Kirk Fidel Castro: "Luchar contra lo imposible y vencer" ("To fight against the impossible and win"). Cuba desperately needs food and medical aid now. It also deserves an end to the longest-standing embargo in modern times It is not often that the United Church of Canada, the (Anglican) Primate's World Relief and Development…
Internationalist 360 ∞(2023-05-29). The G7, Economic Coercion and the Art of Projection.libya360.wordpress.comIn this article for the Morning Star, Carlos Martinez addresses the "stunning hubris and hypocrisy of the imperialist powers" in accusing China of economic coercion. He points out that G7 states are all involved in multiple forms of economic coercion, and that the US is the world's sanctions superpower, imposing unilateral economic sanctions on nearly 40…
Internationalist 360 ∞(2023-05-29). Erdogan's Mediatory Role on Ukraine Cannot Be Wished Away.libya360.wordpress.comM. K. Bhadrakumar Jubilant crowds outside the Presidential Complex to celebrate President Recep Erdogan's election victory, Ankara, May 28, 2023 Among the host of implications for international security stemming out of Turkish President Recep Erdogan's election victory in the runoff on Sunday — be it in the Black Sea, Eastern Mediterranean, Transcaucasus, West Asia or Eurasian integration…
Internationalist 360 ∞(2023-05-29). African Unity and the New Cold War.libya360.wordpress.comAbayomi Azikiwe Imperialism extends its destabilization efforts against China and Russia across the continent Note: These remarks were made by the author at the Pan-Afrikan Society Community Forum (PASCF) Afrikan Liberation Day webinar held on Sat. May 27, 2023. The event was hosted by PASCF organizers in Britain under the theme of "Acknowledging Our Shared…
Internationalist 360 ∞(2023-05-29). Violations Mar Sudan's Ceasefire, Paramilitary RSF Occupies Communist Party's Office.libya360.wordpress.comPavan Kulkarni A market in Khartoum that was destroyed in the fighting. Photo: Ayin Network "The occupation of our party office is a part of the ongoing attempts by the Rapid Support Forces and the Sudanese Armed Forces to silence the voice of the democratic forces that opposed this catastrophic war," SCP spokesperson Fathi Elfadl…
Fidel Vascós González(2023-05-29). Acerca del pensamiento económico de José Martí.globalizacion.caPresentación en la Jornada por el 170 natalicio de José Martí organizada por la Sociedad Económica de Amigos del País de La Habana (SEAP) el 19 de mayo de 2023. | Se ha dicho con razón que el pensamiento de José…
Julio C. Gambina(2023-05-29). øHacia dónde va la Argentina?globalizacion.caArgentina definió su rumbo de inserción mundial hacia 1880, constituyendo la base de la estructura económico social que perdura en nuestros días, de articulación oligárquica con el capital externo, aunque tuvo momentos de cambio, o si se quiere, de adecuación…
Gilberto López y Rivas(2023-05-29). Las bases militares del imperialismo estadounidense.globalizacion.caPara quienes consideran que los términos de imperialismo y colonialismo están pasados de moda, demodé, y prefieren utilizar eufemismos como globalización neoliberal o nuevo orden mundial, y refieren despectivamente a una ideologización de la ciencia social basada en un marxismo…
Vijay Prashad(2023-05-29). El G-7 debería cerrarse de una vez.globalizacion.caDurante la cumbre del Grupo de los Siete (G7) de mayo de 2023, las y los líderes de Alemania, Canadá, Estados Unidos, Francia, Italia, Japón y Reino Unido visitaron el Museo Memorial de la Paz de Hiroshima, cerca de donde…
Rodolfo Bueno(2023-05-29). Falló la retórica prepotente del G-7.globalizacion.caEl G7, grupo conformado por Alemania, Canadá, EEUU, Francia, Italia, Japón, Reino Unido y la UE, emitió, al terminar la Cumbre de Hiroshima, una declaración contra el desarrollo económico de China, que le ilusionó de ser el conductor de la…
Alejandro Marcó del Pont(2023-05-29). Ucrania — Guerra y robo.globalizacion.caUcrania antes de la guerra era el segundo país más corrupto de Europa, solo superado por Rusia según Transparencia Internacional, un paraíso de contrabandistas, traficantes, mafiosos y nazis. | Cuando la guerra comenzó en el 2022 milagrosamente su colocación en el…
Eric Nepomuceno(2023-05-29). Brasil — Problemas presidenciales.globalizacion.caTanto el actual mandatario brasileño, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, como dos de sus antecesores, el desequilibrado ultraderechista Jair Bolsonaro y el derechista notoriamente corrupto Fernando Collor, enfrentan problemas graves. De muy distintas índoles, por cierto. Pero graves. | Lula | El…
Dana Sanchez(2023-05-29). 2 Large Lenders Roll Out 1 Percent Down Payment Mortgages: 3 Things To Know.moguldom.comThe two largest U.S. lenders are making homeownership more affordable for lower income Americans with a 1 percent down payment at a time when high home prices and interest rates have locked many would-be homeowners out of the market. For millennials, the downpayment is the No. 1 hurdle to homeownership, according to a report by …
Ann Brown(2023-05-29). Dr. Ray Winbush And The Funded Attack Against Lineage-Based Reparations Policy: 3 Things To Know.moguldom.comReparations is a heated topic, not just between Black and White Americans but within the Black community as well. When it comes to who should receive reparations, there is a school of thought that it should be given to Black Americans in general. Other reparations scholars, such as Dr. William Darity, Duke University professor in …
Dana Sanchez(2023-05-29). Fact Check: Tyrese Video Leak Of Apple Deal With Beats Cost Dr. Dre $200 Million.moguldom.comLoose lips almost jeopardized the most expensive and best-known acquisition in Apple history and cost Dr. Dre the designation of First Black Billionaire due to his apparent inability to keep his mouth shut. In 2014, before Apple confirmed the acquisition of Dr. Dre's and Jimmy Iovine's Beats music streaming and electronics companies, rumors swirled about …
Ann Brown(2023-05-29). Texas Legislature Passes Historic Bill To Permanently Ban Diversity, Equity, And Inclusion Offices.moguldom.comTexas is saying goodbye to diversity, equity, and inclusion offices in higher education. This news came as the Texas House also voted on May 27 to impeach Attorney General Ken Paxton, the state's top lawyer. Earlier in the month, the Texas House passed a bill to end DEI departments in its college system. If the …
John Perry(2023-05-29). How "peaceful protests" in Nicaragua became an attempted coup.mronline.org Five years ago, Nicaragua was subject to a violent insurrection that lasted from April through July, 2018. In the second of four articles, we look at how initial support for the coup relied on widespread use of social media.
Prabhat Patnaik(2023-05-29). Exchange rate depreciation and real wages.mronline.org Most people, including even trained economists, fail to appreciate the fact that an exchange rate depreciation, if it is to work in reducing the trade deficit in a capitalist economy, must necessarily hurt the working class by lowering the real wage rate…
Editor(2023-05-29). Memorial Day by a Vietnam War veteran.mronline.org Perhaps some may find what I will argue below as disrespectful, especially coming from a veteran who participated and lost comrades in the American War in Vietnam. But it must be said. How Memorial Day is currently observed does not, in my view, fulfill its intended purpose—that is, as a day of remembrance, reflection, and appreciation for the sacrifices of those who fought and died in this nation's all too numerous wars.
Dongsheng Collective(2023-05-29). Is China's housing market in trouble?dongshengnews.org In recent years, China's housing issue has been prominently featured in the Western media. Rapid urban development, skyrocketing prices, the dependency of local governments on land revenues, and the most "shocking", the rumored bankruptcy of the real estate giant Evergrande, 13 years after the subprime mortgage crisis of 2007-2008 shook the world economy, aroused the attention of financial analysts everywhere. However, what is the actual situation of the real estate market in China and what is the government doing?
Staff(2023-05-29). Free Julian Assange: Noam Chomsky, Dan Ellsberg & Jeremy Corbyn Lead Call at Belmarsh Tribunal.democracynow.org Former British Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn, Pentagon Papers whistleblower Daniel Ellsberg and famed linguist and dissident Noam Chomsky joined others earlier this year calling on President Biden to drop charges against Julian Assange. The WikiLeaks founder has been languishing for over four years in the harsh Belmarsh prison in London while appealing extradition to the United States. If he is extradited, tried and convicted, Assange faces up to 175 years in jail for violating the U.S. Espionage Act for publishing documents that exposed U.S. war crimes in Iraq and Afghanistan. The Belmarsh Tribunal at the National…
Chris Hedges, Scheer Post.(2023-05-29). The Democratic Party's Crucifixion Of Matt Taibbi.popularresistance.orgOn Dec. 24, 2022 Matt Taibbi was in a room at the Parc 55 Hotel in San Francisco poring through reports sent to Twitter from an entity called the Foreign Influence Task Force (FITF). The FITF is an FBI-led interagency task force that forwards "moderation requests" from numerous government agencies, including Homeland Security, the CIA, the Pentagon and the State Department, to social media outlets. Taibbi was given access to the internal traffic by Twitter's new owner, Elon Musk. It revealed how the FBI and other government agencies routinely suppressed news and commentary. He published a Twitter thread that nigh…
Henry Heller, Canadian Dimension.(2023-05-29). Liberalism And The Spectre Of Inverted Totalitarianism.popularresistance.orgThe conflict now raging between the West and Russia and China is a struggle for global power. At the end of the Second World War the economic weight and influence of the United States allowed it to dominate world trade and manufacturing but also to control financial markets as well as build a system of global political and military alliances and bases which reinforced its control. Today its imperial dominance is under threat. The US is trying to prevent the emergence of rivals for world hegemony and block the development of a multipolar world. But it still maintains a residual power based on the role of the dolla…
Dave DeCamp, Antiwar.(2023-05-29). Taiwan Says It's In Talks On Being Brought Under US Nuclear Umbrella.popularresistance.orgTaiwan's foreign minister said last week that the US and Taiwan are in talks on the possibility of the island being brought under Washington's nuclear umbrella, a step that would make a catastrophic war between the US and China much more likely. | Taiwanese Foreign Minister Joseph Wu made the comments before Taiwan's parliament, the Legislative Yuan. Wu declined to detail the talks when pressed if Taiwan had asked the US to bring the island into its nuclear umbrella. | "Regarding the discussion of this issue with the United States, it is not suitable for me to make it public here," Wu said, according to The South…
Sharon Parrott, Center on Budget, Policy Priorities.(2023-05-29). Debt Ceiling Agreement Improved, But Harmful Provisions Remain.popularresistance.orgWhile the debt ceiling agreement announced last night is a significant improvement over the radical House bill, it is not the deal the country deserves. There are a number of troubling elements, including the provision that will put at risk food assistance for very low-income older adults. This policy will increase hunger and poverty among that group, runs contrary to our nation's values, and should be rejected. The nation must pay its bills — but that shouldn't mean enacting legislation that leaves people who already struggle to afford the basics worse off. | We should never have been in this situation. We…
Darren Thompson, Native News Online.(2023-05-29). Feds Pause Progress Of Mine That Will Destroy Sacred Indigenous Site.popularresistance.orgSan Francisco, CA – The federal government has temporarily halted plans to construct a copper mine on sacred Indigenous land in Arizona known as Oak Flat, citing an error in oral arguments made at a March hearing. | The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) official filed a letter to the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals on Thursday, May 18, saying it made an error during oral arguments on March 21 when the 9th Circuit reheard Apache Stronghold v. United States, a case that encapsulates a nearly decade-long fight to save the land sacred to the San Carlos Apache Tribe. | The letter states that the government was mistaken ab…
Extinction Rebellion Netherlands.(2023-05-29). Police Use Water Cannons, Mass Arrest At Extinction Rebellion Protest.popularresistance.orgThe Netherlands- Saturday 27 May, the police deployed water cannons fifteen minutes after the start of the A12 blockade, even though there was no question of a dangerous or threatening situation. 33 people were also arrested who had managed to reach the tunnel of the A12. At least 6000 people and 130 social organizations[1] demonstrated on the A12 or next to it in the support demo. The A12 orchestra also played with more than 80 musicians and 100 scientists from Scientist Rebellion were present. All demonstrators agreed on one simple demand: stop fossil subsidies. From 14: 00 this afternoon the police started arre…
Gabriela Calugay-Casuga, Rabble.(2023-05-29). How Some Amazon Shareholders Allied With The Labour Movement.popularresistance.orgDuring Amazon's annual general meeting on May 24, a proposal for an independent audit on working conditions in Amazon warehouses did not pass. This was unsurprising after Amazon's Board of Directors advised their shareholders to vote against the proposal ahead of the meeting. | The Board of Directors recommended against passing the proposal because they claim that the company regularly enhances safety processes and programs, they have shared workforce incident rates, they are transparent about their commitment to improve workplace safety and because there are already "independent directors" who review workplace i…
Nora Barrows-Friedman, The Electronic Intifada.(2023-05-29). NY Bill Would Stop Charities From Funding Israeli Crimes.popularresistance.orgA new bill would prevent New York state-based registered charities from funding illegal Israeli settlement activities in the occupied West Bank. | Introduced by state Assembly member Zohran Mamdani, the bill is the first of its kind in targeting US-based not-for-profit organizations involved in the violent dispossession and expulsion of Palestinians from their land. | Mamdani told The Electronic Intifada that representatives of human rights groups, including Jewish Voice for Peace, the Adalah Justice Project, the Center for Constitutional Rights and the US Campaign for Palestinian Rights, came to his office "and…
Alastair Crooke(2023-05-29). Believing Impossible Things.thealtworld.comThe endless bitter antagonism to Putin and to Russia has allowed a self-imagined reality to detach, ultimately becoming a delusion. | The recent G7 summit should be understood as firstly, the shaping of a battlespace in the 'War of Narratives' whose principal 'front' today is the Team Biden insistence that only one 'reality' — the US-led 'Rules' ideology (and it alone) — can predominate. And, secondly to underline pointedly that the West is 'not losing' in this war against the other 'reality'. This other reality is the multivalent 'otherness' that self-evidently is attracting more and more support aro…
Caitlin Johnstone(2023-05-29). You Can't Vote Your Way Out Of A Mess You Never Voted Yourself Into.thealtworld.com Listen to a reading of this article (reading by Tim Foley): | Well it's that time again. Time for everyone to spend a year and a half pouring mountains of mental energy into arguing about who should be the next President of the United States of America. | Friendships will be shattered. Family dinners will be ruined. Social media activists will lose themselves in weeks-long flame wars. And, when all is said and done, the person sworn into office on January 2024 will oversee an administration which governs in more or less the same way as their predecessors. | As Tom Woods put it, no matter who you vote for, you…
Staff(2023-05-29). Over 700 celebrate Palestinian struggle at Resistance Festival organized by Samidoun Brussels.samidoun.net On the afternoon of Saturday, 27 May, in Bethlehem Square in Brussels, Belgium, Samidoun Brussels organized its first Resistance Festival, part of the commemorations of the 75th anniversary of the ongoing Nakba. This cultural, social and political event celebrated Palestinian resistance in all forms, reaffirming the anti-colonialist, anti-racist nature of the struggle for Palestinian return …
_____(2023-05-29). MI5's BBC Institutes Orwell's Ministry of Truth.strategic-culture.orgThe British people do not want to hear the BBC. That is why Though pinioned as he is for all eternity on Lucifer's sharpest tridents, MI5 agent George Orwell can treat himself to the wryest of smiles. MI5 have not only honoured this pervert with his own statue outside of their BBC head office but they have now installed Marianna Spring as Tsarina of the BBC's Orwellian named Ministry of Truth. | Spring h…
_____(2023-05-29). The Quest to Expose U.S. Torture.strategic-culture.org With each passing year, more details emerge about Washington's torture programs, writes Karen J. Greenberg. But much remains hidden as Congress and U.S. policymakers refuse to address the wrongdoing. | By Karen J. GREENBERG | In the
_____(2023-05-29). Agricultural Seasons in India.transcend.orgIn India there are basically two agriculture seasons — Kharif and Rabi. In the Kharif season there is a lot of rainfall especially in the southern states. On the other hand, the Rabi season does not have too much rainfall but has more of sunlight.
_____(2023-05-29). An Interview with Satan on the Eve of His Retirement.transcend.org"You seem surprised," he purred. His voice was light and easy on the ears. "You didn't expect horns and a tail, did you?" he chuckled. He grasped my hand warmly and offered me a seat opposite. It was dusk and we looked out, from our chairs on the balcony, over a quiet harbor.
_____(2023-05-29). Assessing Big History at a Time of Global Crisis.transcend.org27 May 2023 – To achieve positive forms of change at a time of multiple converging crises imperiling the human species and its natural habitat is the 'crisis of crises' facing humanity at this time.
_____(2023-05-29). Can the Global South Build a New World Information and Communication Order?transcend.orgIt is remarkable how the media in a few countries are able to set the record on matters around the world. The European and North American countries enjoy a near-global monopoly over information; their media houses vested with a credibility and authority inherited from colonial times plus their command of the neocolonialist structure of our times.
_____(2023-05-29). Censorship at the American Psychological Association.transcend.orgThere's more than a little irony in the APA's decision to quash Arrigo's article; it examines the damage and danger of letting military-intelligence interests covertly interfere in the proper functioning of psychological science.
_____(2023-05-29). Death's Secretary Tries to Forget on Cape Cod.transcend.org21 May 2023 – We have come to Cape Cod for a few days to forget the man-made world that is too much with us. I have asked my forgettery to get to work. As my childhood friends used to say to me, "Eddy spaghetti, use you forgetty." The adults had no idea what they meant. Many still do not.
_____(2023-05-29). G7 Owes the Poor $13 Trillion in Unmet Pledges. Meanwhile…transcend.orgThe G7 countries owe low- and middle-income countries US$ 13.3 trillion in unpaid aid and funding for climate action when one billion people risk cholera because of the reduction and non-payment of committed assistance.
_____(2023-05-29). Global South Aims to Fix the UN.transcend.org23 May 2023 – Calls to reform the Security Council have been made many times in the past, but Beijing's position is particularly important in both language and timing.
_____(2023-05-29). Journey to St. Petersburg, Moscow & Crimea (Part 1).transcend.org24 May 2023 – At the end of April of this year, the two of us ventured together to Russia. We went with the purpose of fact-finding and also to make a point that we do not believe that Russia should be isolated from the world through sanctions and travel bans.
_____(2023-05-29). (Português) Se Lula Rifar o Meio Ambiente Seu Governo Acaba.transcend.orgUm grito de alarme sobre as funestas consequências da exploraàßà£o de petróleo na foz do Rio Amazonas. Nà£o se trata de vantagens e lucros, mas de colocar a vida do planeta e da humanidade em risco. Eliane Brum vê o desastre que pode significar se este projeto de exploraàßà£o vingar. Precisamos reagir e nos opor renhidamente a este ataque à vida e negaàßà£o da ciência.
_____(2023-05-29). (Português) Um Humanismo Radical.transcend.org23 maio 2023 – Um dos problemas mais angustiantes na cultura mundial é a falta de humanidade. Nà£o olhamos para o outro em suas dores, buscas e necessidades. Consideremos os imigrantes do Oriente Médio e de àÅfrica que buscam a Europa por causa de guerras e da fome. Sà£o rejeitados e fizeram do Mediterrâneo um cemitério. O mesmo destino trágico sofrem os milhares de Latino Americanos que procuram atravessar as fronteiras dos Estados Unidos.
_____(2023-05-29). Reflections on the G7 Summit in Hiroshima.transcend.org27 May 2023 – Following is a series of thoughts and reactions to the G7 Summit in Hiroshima. Now is a time to share positive, balanced solutions to help prevent the grim possibilities of a future world war; these thoughts and actions are offered in that spirit.
A Guest Author(2023-05-29). G7 in Hiroshima: a War summit.workers.org Published May 25 in Avante!, weekly newspaper of the Portuguese Communist Party. Translation by John Catalinotto. Living in the illusion of past domination, the seven countries known as the G7 insist on trying to convey the idea that they are the seven largest economies in the world. But the reality . . . |
Adam Gabbatt, The Guardian.(2023-05-29). Wave Of Lawsuits Against US Gun Makers.popularresistance.orgAs America's gun crisis shows no sign of abating, there is some hope for reducing the number of mass shootings and killings. The emerging wave of lawsuits against gun makers echoes previous successes against the car industry, opioid companies and big tobacco. | In New York, California, Delaware and other states, new laws aim to provide ways around a near 20-year immunity provided to gun manufacturers and distributors. In Indiana, a lawsuit brought by victims of the 2021 mass shooting at a FedEx facility aims to hold a gun manufacturer accountable for the horror wrought by one of its weapons.
Adriaan Alsema(2023-05-29). Guerrillas threaten Colombia's local elections.colombiareports.comGuerrilla organization EMC threatened to ban politicians from regions under their control ahead of local elections in October. In a pamphlet, the guerrillas that are commanded by "Ivan Mordisco" said…
Albert C. Lin(2023-05-29). Supreme Court "Sackett" Decision Shrinks Protections for US Wetlands.truthout.orgThe U.S. Supreme Court has ruled in Sackett v. EPA that federal protection of wetlands encompasses only those wetlands that directly adjoin rivers, lakes and other bodies of water. This is an extremely narrow interpretation of the Clean Water Act that could expose many wetlands across the U.S. to filling and development. Under this keystone environmental law, federal agencies take the lead in… |
Alina Ramos Martin(2023-05-29). Cuban President congratulates workers in the tobacco sector.plenglish.comThe president stressed on his Twitter account that every May 29 is celebrated the day of tobacco workers in honor of the birth of Lázaro Peña, the captain of the working class in Cuba. | Peña (1911-1974) was born in Havana into a very humble family that barely managed to support his public education for two years, until the death of his father forced him, as a child, to work in various trades to ensure the family's livelihood. | At the end of 1929 he joined the ranks of the clandestine Communist Party, actively participating in the organization of workers to fight against the dictatorship of Gerardo Machado (1925…
Alina Ramos Martin(2023-05-29). French and Cuban artists to perform in Havana.plenglish.comHavana, May 29 (Prensa Latina) French violinist Manon Galy and Cuban pianist Jorge Emilio Gonzalez will soon give two concerts in Havana, according to the program of the Month of French Culture in Cuba.
Alina Ramos Martin(2023-05-29). Lula and Maduro criticized economic blockade against Venezuela.plenglish.comBrasilia, May 29 (Prensa Latina) Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva criticized the economic blockade against Venezuela, promoted by the United States, in a joint declaration with his peer Nicolás Maduro, who tomorrow will participate here in a South American summit.
Alina Ramos Martin(2023-05-29). Lula describes meeting with Maduro in Brazil as historic moment.plenglish.comBrasilia, May 29 (Prensa Latina) Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva described as a historic moment the meeting he held today with his Venezuelan counterpart, Nicolás Maduro, who had not visited this country for eight years.
Alina Ramos Martin(2023-05-29). Nikolai Denkov will try to form government in Bulgaria.plenglish.comSofia, May 29 (Prensa Latina) Bulgarian President Rumen Radev gave Nikolai Denkov the mandate to form a new government in the hope of putting an end to more than two years of political instability.
Alina Ramos Martin(2023-05-29). Venezuela expressed its willingness to join the Brics group.plenglish.comBrasilia, May 29 (Prensa Latina) President Nicolás Maduro expressed Venezuela's willingness to join the Brics group (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa), and called for the union of South America to fulfill the dream of the continent's liberators.
Aly Shaw(2023-05-29). Top Oil and Gas Lobby Spent More in Pennsylvania Than Other States Last Year.truthout.orgThe oil and gas industry is one of the most powerful interest groups in American politics. According to OpenSecrets, oil and gas corporations spent over $125 million on federal lobbying in 2022 on top of the $11.8 million spent on federal campaign contributions. These figures highlight the industry's influence on a federal level, but the top oil and gas industry lobbying group in the United States… |
Ana Luisa Brown(2023-05-29). Lopez Obrador criticizes violence by supporters of Mexico's SCNJ.plenglish.comMexico City, May 29 (Prensa Latina) The president of Mexico, Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, today criticized supporters of the National Supreme Court of Justice (SCNJ) in their Sunday's march when they attacked opposing groups.
Anonymous103(2023-05-29). Military Situation In Donbass On May 29, 2023 (Map Update).southfront.org Click to see full-size image | Russian artillery struck the AFU positions near Avdeevka; | Russian artillery struck the AFU positions near Ivanivske; | Russian artillery struck the AFU positions near Dibrova; | Russian artillery struck the AFU positions near Ugledar; | The Russian Army destroyed an AN/TPQ-50 counterbattery warfare radar near Orlovka; | The Russian Army destroyed 2 ammo depots of the AFU near Maksimilyanovka; | The Russian Army destroyed an ammo depot of the AFU…
Anonymous103(2023-05-29). Military Situation In Iraq On May 29, 2023 (Map Update).southfront.org Click to see full-size image | On May 29, Qasim al-Aarji, Iraq's national security adviser, met and discussed with Ali Akbar Ahmadian, secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council in Tehran; | On May 27, Qasim al-Aarji, Iraq's national security adviser, headed a security delegation which entered Sulaimaniyah to review measures related to the implementation of the security memorandum between Iran and Iraq regarding border security; | On May 26, the National Intelligence Service of Iraq arrested a…
Anonymous103(2023-05-29). Military Situation In Ukraine On May 29, 2023 (Map Update).southfront.org Click to see full-size image | The Russian Army destroyed 2 ammo depots of the AFU near Maksimilyanovka; | The Russian Army destroyed an ammo depot of the AFU near Avdiivka; | Russian forces destroyed 3 motor vehicles and D-20 and D-30 howitzers in the Kupyansk region; | Russian forces destroyed 2 pickups, 1 D-20 howitzer, 1 Gvozdika system in the Krasny Liman region; | Russian forces destroyed 2 armored vehicles, 2 pickups, 1 D-30 howitzer in the Donetsk region; | Russian forces destroyed 3 pickups, 1 D-…
Anonymous103(2023-05-29). The G7 Show: Certified Rotten.southfront.org Source: Financial Times | Doubling down on failure | Written by The Japanese hosted the G7 Summit this year. Predictably is was Kabuki. A show with costumes, song and dance, incomprehensible to the audience. The story doesn't matter. | What can one say? | And, by the way, Modi and Lula were not impressed. Nor were the Vietnamese or the Indonesians. | Recently….: | Fi…
Anonymous103(2023-05-29). Torture Chambers Created By Ukrainian Nazis In Luhansk People's Republic (Video 18+).southfront.org Click to see full-size image | After the Russian military secured new settlements in the Donbass, Zaporozhie and Kherson regions, numerous evidences of crimes of the terrorist Kiev regime against the civilian population in the Eastern and southern regions have been revealed. Among them, there are numerous torture chambers which have been used by Ukrainian Nazis to threaten pro-Russian civilians for years. | Most recently, Russian security forces showed a torture chamber which was discovered in the town of Rubezhnoye in…
Anonymous349(2023-05-29). At Least 4 People Injured In Ukrainian Strikes On Russia's Belgorod Region.southfront.org Click to see the full-size image | On May 29, two industrial facilities came under fire in the Shebekinsky district of the Belgorod region, one of them, a building with paint and varnish liquids, caught fire. | At least, four people were injured in the attack of the Kyiv regime. | The attack was confirmed by the Governor of the region Vyacheslav Gladkov."There are four victims — men, employees of the enterprise, moved to the Central District Hospital with burns of the respiratory tract and carbon monoxide p…
Clodovaldo Hernández(2023-05-29). Fight Between PSUV and PCV is Unnecessary, Untimely, and Alien.orinocotribune.comBy Clodovaldo Hernández — May 28, 2023 | Life turns on a dime: The Communist Party of Venezuela (PCV) has never had as much public attention as it does these days. It has even become a trending topic on social media platforms despite the fact that many of their leaders do not use those platforms because they are weapons (although not necessarily dented) of imperialism. | I have the slight impression that this was not the purpose of those who, hailing from the government and the United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV), wanted to knock out their former ally. These are, apparently, shots that have backfired.
Dave DeCamp(2023-05-29). Biden, McCarthy Agree on $886 Billion Military Budget.news.antiwar.comThe debt ceiling agreement reached between the White House and House Republicans that was announced Sunday caps military spending at $886 billion for 2024, matching President Biden's requested budget. Republicans negotiating the debt ceiling deal only sought non-military spending cuts. The $886 billion cap for military spending represents about a 3.3% increase from 2023. The …
Dave DeCamp(2023-05-29). China Declines Meeting Between US and Chinese Defense Chiefs.news.antiwar.comThe US said Monday that China has declined an offer for a meeting between Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin and Chinese Defense Li Shangfu, who is under US sanctions. The US proposed for the two military leaders to meet on the sidelines of the Shangri-La Dialogue that will be held in Singapore this week, but …
Dave DeCamp(2023-05-29). Israel Launches Airstrikes Targeting Syrian Capital of Damascus.news.antiwar.comIsrael launched airstrikes in Syria on Sunday night, hitting targets near the capital Damascus that caused material damage, Syria's SANA news agency reported. A military source told SANA that the airstrikes were launched from the direction of the Golan Heights and that Syria's air defenses intercepted some of the missiles. No casualties were reported in …
Dave DeCamp(2023-05-29). NATO Troops Injured in Kosovo After Trying to Disperse Crowd of Serb Protesters.news.antiwar.comNATO troops stationed in Kosovo under the alliance's Kosovo Force (KFOR) mission were wounded Monday while trying to disperse a group of ethnic Serb protesters in the town of Zvecan. Tensions escalated in Zvecan on Friday after Kosovo police used tear gas to disband a group of Serbs who were trying to block an ethnic …
Dave DeCamp(2023-05-29). Russia Places Sen. Graham on Wanted List Over Dead Russians Comment.news.antiwar.comRussia has issued an arrest warrant for Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) over his comments about Russians dying in Ukraine and calling US spending on the proxy war with Russia the "best money we've ever spent." "Lindsey Olin Graham, an American citizen, born on July 9, 1955, is wanted under an article of the Russian Criminal …
Dave DeCamp(2023-05-29). US, Japan, Philippines to Hold First Joint Coast Guard Drills in South China Sea.news.antiwar.comThe US, Japan, and the Philippines will hold their first-ever trilateral coast guard exercises in the South China Sea starting this week amid rising tensions with China in the region. The exercises will take place off the coast of the Philippines' Batan province and will be held from June 1 to 7. About 400 military …
ddorinoco(2023-05-29). Peruvian Court Admits President Castillo's Appeal to Annul Dismissal.orinocotribune.comAccording to the Third Constitutional Chamber of Lima, the proceeding presented complies with the admissibility requirements. | A constitutional appeal filed by the defense of the former president of Peru, Pedro Castillo, could annul the resolution issued by the Congress to remove him from office due to "moral incapacity." | The appeal was admitted by the Third Constitutional Chamber of Lima, as it complies with the admissibility requirements. By virtue of its validity, a virtual hearing was set for June 23 to examine it with the participation of former President Castillo and other parties involved. | Poder Judic…
Derek Seidman(2023-05-29). One Small Union Is Stoking Much of the Militant New Graduate Worker Organizing.truthout.orgThe past two years have seen a fresh wave of graduate worker militancy marked by bold strikes, new organizing drives and whopping union election victories. Indeed, the six largest union filings with the National Labor Relations Board in 2022 were all for graduate worker unions. Amid this surge, one union is showing up a surprising amount: the United Electrical, Radio and Machine Workers of America… |
Dr. Gary G. Kohls(2023-05-29). The High Costs of Military Air Shows.globalresearch.caAuthor's Note and Update : | The US Navy's "Blue Angel" fighter jet squadron are scheduled to "perform" at Duluth, Minnesota's military air show on July 15/16, 2023. The economic and environmental costs of such pro-military propaganda stunts that heavily contribute to …
ecsorinoco(2023-05-29). Iran Indicates Defense Exports to Venezuela, Other Nations With 'No Restrictions'.orinocotribune.comDefense Minister Brigadier General Mohammad Reza Ashtiani says Iran "has no restriction" on exporting military equipment to other countries, including Venezuela | The Islamic Republic will help any country that remains committed to international peace, Ashtiani told Iran's Tasnim news agency on Sunday when asked about Iran's military and defense cooperation with Venezuela and the possibility of exporting Iranian equipment to the Latin American country. | "We have no restriction on supplying equipment to [other] countries. We are in contact with all states and keep this contact with might," he said. | "We will def…
Editor(2023-05-29). Kissinger at 100: still a war criminal.workers.org Henry Kissinger reached 100 years old today, May 27, 2023, offering proof that world-class war criminals can escape punishment if they commit their crimes in the service of U.S. imperialism. Credit: Steve Brodner Kissinger was National Security Adviser to President Richard Nixon and then Secretary of State under Nixon and . . . |
Fight Back(2023-05-29). $26,000 pledged at online FRSO fundraising event.fightbacknews.orgMinneapolis, MN — More than $26,000 was pledged at the May 25 Freedom Road Socialist Organization (FRSO) online fundraising event. The event featured Frank Chapman of the FRSO central committee member and executive director of National Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression, FRSO Standing Committee Member Fern Figueroa, and the FRSO Labor Commission Chair Cherrene Horazuk. | This means about $70,000 has been raised in the $130,000 fund drive that will help FRSO expand its national office and put more full-time organizers in the field. | Fern Figueroa, states, "Fundraising is an important part of o…
Fight Back(2023-05-29). Preload rank-and-file organizing activates in Teamsters Local 455.fightbacknews.orgCommerce City, CO – On Friday, May 19, rank-and-file Teamsters working at the UPS hub in Commerce City, a part of the Denver metro area, organized a parking lot meeting early in the morning before the sunrise shift. This event comes just 11 weeks before the expiration of the Teamsters contract with UPS, and it is especially significant as it was the first event at the Commerce City hub, one of the largest UPS buildings in the United States, led exclusively by rank-and-file workers. | Keegan Estrella, a Teamster present at the event states, "I think this is the first event that has been focused primarily on the pr…
Fight Back(2023-05-29). 300 march for LGBTQ youth at Louisiana Capitol.fightbacknews.orgBaton Rouge, LA – On May 27, almost 300 people gathered at the Louisiana State Capitol to protest the attacks on LGBTQ rights. The demonstrators then marched to Governor John Bel Edwards' mansion and listened to several speakers. Protests like this are sweeping the nation as states move to pass anti-LGBTQ legislation. Many of the attendees and speakers were students and young people, who these reactionary bills directly attack. | Protesters demanded that Edwards, a Democrat, veto all anti-LBGTQ legislation. They condemned bills such as "Don't Say Gay" (HB 466), which would ban teachers from discussing gender ide…
Fight Back(2023-05-29). Grand Rapids, MI: Rally for Patrick Lyoya demands end to trial delays.fightbacknews.orgGrand Rapids, MI – On Saturday, May 27, 60-plus community members gathered in Martin Luther King Park for a march to demand justice for Patrick Lyoya. Lyoya was a 26-year-old Congolese refugee murdered by Grand Rapids Police Department Officer Christopher Schurr last year. Peter Lyoya, Patrick's father, is determined to keep public focus on the case to stop the city and Schurr's defense team from further delaying a trial. | The march was organized by the Lyoya family, in cooperation with the Grand Rapids Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression and Kent County Commissioner Robert Womack. Israel Siku, a tr…
Fight Back(2023-05-29). North Dallas Starbucks union organizers hold sip-in.fightbacknews.orgDallas, TX – 30 people rallied at the Inwood and Willow Starbucks in North Dallas, May 28, for a sip-in to show solidarity with unionization efforts at the location. During the sip-in, attendees left supportive messages on cash tips using post-it notes, gave names like "Union Strong" when ordering drinks, and left messages of support like "Union organizing is a right" and "Solidarity with Starbucks workers!" on a poster board to be hung in the Starbucks break room. | Kas Fox, lead organizer for the store, says she's seen a lot of illegal union busting from Starbucks. Fox reports that Starbucks has forbidden worke…
Graham Peebles(2023-05-29). The crowning fiasco: even the king looked embarrassed.nationofchange.orgThe discussion around the British monarchy, which is starting to ignite and will grow and deepen, needs to take in the wider issue of wealth and income inequality and the poisonous economic system that fuels it.
Jonathan Cook(2023-05-29). British Warmongering Is Driving Europe Towards Catastrophe in Ukraine.orinocotribune.comBy Jonathan Cook — May 24, 2023 | From lobbying for fighter jets to supplying depleted uranium, the UK is making sure escalation is the only way forward. | Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky made an unexpected trip to Britain last week on a whistle-stop tour of European capitals, pleading for more powerful and longer-range weapons to use in his war against Russia. | What was hard to ignore once again was the extent to which the UK is playing an outsize role in Ukraine. | Last year, shortly after the start of the war, the then-prime minister, Boris Johnson, hurried to Kyiv — presumably on Washington…
Julia Conley(2023-05-29). Climate Groups Slam Debt Ceiling Deal as "Surrender" to Big Oil.truthout.orgIn exchange for an increase of the United States government's arbitrary debt limit, the Biden administration "betrayed the American people," one climate campaigner said Monday, by accepting a deal that requires the approval of all remaining permits for the planet-heating Mountain Valley Pipeline and weakens the government's ability to stop further pollution-causing projects. |
Kim Petersen(2023-05-29). "Free Trade" as Revealed in the China-United States Paradigm.dissidentvoice.org Free trade is much ballyhooed by the US and the capitalist world, but critics have been skeptical as to whether such trade freely takes place. Investopedia provides a useful definition of free trade: A free trade agreement is a pact between two or more nations to reduce barriers to imports and exports among them. Under …
Mansa Musa(2023-05-29). Cash bail is an abomination of justice. We should get rid of it.therealnews.com While the underlying logic of the cash bail system in the US may sound convincing on paper, in practice it has become a means of denying justice to, and destroying the lives of, people who have not even been convicted of a crime. "The US Constitution prohibits 'excessive bail'" The Bail Project notes on their website. "Excessive bail forces people to stay in jail—even though they've not been convicted of anything. Unfortunately, today judges routinely set bail amounts that exceed what most people can afford. The result? Jails are full of people waiting for trial. They are presumed innocent on paper, b…
Mark Gruenberg(2023-05-29). Sindicatos de Florida demandan a DeSantis por graves violaciones a la Constitución de EE.UU.peoplesworld.org TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—La Asociación de Educación de Florida, el afiliado conjunto de AFT-NEA en Sunshine State, junto con el principal sindicato de profesores universitarios públicos del estado, están demandando al gobernador antieducación de derecha Ron DeSantis (R) y su minions por violar la Constitución de los Estados Unidos. La demanda, presentada en el Tribunal de Distrito …
Mickey Z.(2023-05-29). What a Giant Pile of Unsold Clothing in the Desert Can Teach Us about Real Resistance.dissidentvoice.orgAccording to this article: "Chile's Atacama Desert, the driest desert in the world, has been a dumping ground for fast fashion leftovers. A mountain of discarded clothing, including Christmas sweaters and ski boots, cuts a strange sight in the desert, which is increasingly suffering from pollution created by the fashion industry." Some further explanation from …
Oraily Madruga Rios(2023-05-29). President Diaz-Canel defends science and innovation system.plenglish.comHavana, May 29 (Prensa Latina) Cuba's President Miguel Diaz-Canel on Monday defended the thesis that government management must be based on a science and innovation system to urgently solve the problems that delay development.
Orry Moore(2023-05-29). Trouble at the EHRC, Modern Slavery, and Gay Rights in Romania: The Weekly Round-Up.ukhumanrightsblog.com In the news The head of the Equality and Human Rights Commission, Kishwer Faulkner, is facing an independent investigation into alleged misconduct. It is reported that around 40 complaints have been made by 12 members of staff against Faulkner, alleging harassment, bullying, and discrimination. It is also alleged that Faulkner described Emma Laslet, a trans …
Peoples Dispatch(2023-05-29). Government bid for EU membership deepens crisis in Moldova.peoplesdispatch.orgOn May 15, the head of the Moldovan parliament, Igor Grosu, announced the initiation of Moldova's withdrawal from the Parliamentary Assembly of the Commonwealth of Independent States, a political and economic cooperation forum founded by…
Peoples Dispatch(2023-05-29). How sanctions affect the poor and vulnerable.peoplesdispatch.orgIn this video, we take a look at the politics behind sanctions, how they have become the preferred choice of the US to exert pressure on its rivals and bring about regime change, and how they affect the poor and vulnerable the most…
Peoples Dispatch(2023-05-29). Nicolás Maduro makes historic trip to Brazil for South American Presidents' Summit.peoplesdispatch.orgBrazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro participated in a joint press conference on Monday May 29 from the Planalto Palace in Brasília and highlighted the importance of the neighboring countries resuming ties. The press conference was held following a bilateral meeting between the heads of state ahead of the South American Presidents' Summit. | Lula told national and international media that, "This is a historic moment. After eight years, President Nicolás Maduro is back to visiting Brazil and we have recovered our right to have a foreign policy with the seriousness w…
Peoples Dispatch(2023-05-29). South Africa's Abahlali baseMjondolo continues struggle for true freedom.peoplesdispatch.orgEvery year, April 27 is commemorated as Freedom Day in South Africa. It marks the first elections with universal voting rights after the fall of white supremacist apartheid rule, 29 years ago. However, for South Africa's socialist militant shack dwellers' movement, Abahlali baseMjondolo (AbM), the occasion is an expression of how poor and otherwise marginalized communities in the country remain profoundly unfree. | Abahlali baseMjondolo's General Secretary Thapelo Mohapi talks about the true meaning of freedom for the masses of South Africa.
Pepe Escobar(2023-05-29). Eurasian Heartland Rises to Challenge the West.orinocotribune.comBy Pepe Escobar — May 26, 2023 | President Xi Jinping telling President Putin at the end of their summit last March in Moscow that we're now facing "great changes not seen in a century" directly applies to the new spirit reigning across the Asian Heartland. | Cue to the China-Central Asia summit last week in Xian, the former imperial capital, where Xi solidified the expansion of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) from Western China in Xinjiang to its western neighbors and then all the way to Iran, Turkey, and Eastern Europe. | Xi in Xian stressed the complementing aspects between BRI and the Shanghai Cooper…
Robert Hunziker(2023-05-29). Supremes Declare War on Wetlands.dissidentvoice.org Image credit: Boreal Conservation The Supreme Court is effectively axing a major component of the Clean Water Act, rolling back 50 years of wetland protection in a declaration of war against nature by changing a word in the text of the Clean Water Act. Seldom, if ever, will repercussions of a Supreme Court decision be …
Sara Flounders(2023-05-29). Syria's invitation to the Arab League is a defeat for U.S. imperialism.workers.org The following is the message Sara Flounders was invited to deliver to the May 28 meeting of the International Arab Forum to Break the Siege on Syria. Greetings and warm solidarity to the International Arab Forum to Break the Siege on Syria. I'm Sara Flounders, Co-director of International Action Center . . . |
SouthFront5(2023-05-29). Chronicling U.S. Government's Planning WW 3 In Europe.southfront.org Illustrative Image | Written by Eric Zuesse | The U.S. Government's plan for World War Three in Europe is going to be run through NATO, but first the EU will be subordinated to NATO; and this was revealed in Washington DC on 5 April 2023, at a forum that was held by the Center for Strategic and International Studies, which, though controlled by the U.S. White House, receives its
Editor(2023-05-28). Kissinger vs. 'The Most Dangerous Man in America'.scheerpost.com By Kevin Gosztola / The Dissenter "Daniel Ellsberg is the most dangerous man in America. He must be stopped at all costs." —Henry Kissinger In 1970, before whistleblower Daniel Ellsberg shared copies of the Pentagon Papers with several newspapers in the United States, Ellsberg was invited by his friend Lloyd Shearer, who was the editor …
Editor(2023-05-28). 'Not on Our Dime': Why Democrats are Finally Challenging Israel.scheerpost.com By Ramzy Baroud / MintPressNews Though the United States remains a strong supporter of Israel, there are some indications that the supposed 'unbreakable bond' with Tel Aviv is faltering, though more in language than in deeds. Following the provocative 'Flag March' on May 18, which is carried out annually by Israeli Jewish extremists in the …
Editor(2023-05-28). What's the Use of William Blake?scheerpost.com By Stephen F. Eisenman / CounterPunch Fire In the Museum What's the use of William Blake? Or for that matter, what's the use of any art and literature in an age of climate change, proxy wars, nuclear threat, pandemic, and the rise of fascism? Rather than study and enjoy works by long dead poets or …
Ben Burgis, Jacobin .(2023-05-28). Henry Kissinger Is a Disgusting War Criminal.popularresistance.orgThe late Anthony Bourdain wrote in 2001 that "once you've been to Cambodia, you'll never stop wanting to beat Henry Kissinger to death with your bare hands." | However many people might have wanted to do that over the decades, Kissinger remains with us. Today is his hundredth birthday. And he continues to be treated as a respected elder statesman. That should tell you everything you need to know about America's global empire. | Tributes have been flowing to Dr Kissinger all week. At CNN, foreign correspondent David Andelman enthuses that "at 100, Henry Kissinger is still teaching us the value of 'Weltanscha຅
Brenda Norrell(2023-05-28). Family of Raymond Mattia, Tohono O'odham Murdered by U.S. Border Patrol, Plans Protests.indybay.orgThe family of Raymond Mattia, Tohono O'odham murdered by U.S. Border Patrol agents, plans peaceful protests at U.S. Border Patrol headquarters in Why, Arizona, and Tucson on Saturday. "Raymond called for help and, in turn, was shot down at his doorstep," the Mattia family said in a statement just released.
Chris Hedges, The Real News Network.(2023-05-28). Bidding Farewell To The American Century.popularresistance.orgLike Cicero in the Roman Republic, there are always a handful of chroniclers who can see and articulate clearly the social, cultural, and political realities of empires in terminal decline. They call out the bankruptcy of an inept and corrupt ruling class, blinded by hubris, as well as a populace that has checked out of civic life and is entranced by bread and circus spectacles. In his trilogy Blowback, The Sorrows of Empire, and Nemesis: The Last Days of the American Republic, Chambers Johnson does a masterful job of showing how and why we are disintegrating. So does Andrew Bacevich, who, in his newest book of e…
ecns.cn(2023-05-28). Alibaba plans to increase its headcount.ecns.cnChinese tech heavyweight Alibaba Group Holding Ltd announced on Thursday night it plans to hire 15,000 people this year, refuting rumors circulating on social media platforms in recent days that the company planned to lay off 20 percent of its staff.
ecns.cn(2023-05-28). C919 to make first commercial flight.ecns.cnThe C919, China's first domestically developed large passenger jet developed by the Commercial Aircraft Corp of China, will embark on its first commercial flight on May 28, according to China Eastern Airlines.
ecns.cn(2023-05-28). Dalian shipbuilder delivers hull of giant vessel.ecns.cnThe hull and living quarters of the Bacalhau — the world's first M350 floating, production, storage and offloading vessel — were delivered on Friday at the Changxingdao shipyard in Dalian, Liaoning province, marking a breakthrough for the Chinese shipbuilding industry.
ecns.cn(2023-05-28). China opposes WHO body's Ukraine motion.ecns.cnChina voted against a resolution with reference to Russian "aggression" against Ukraine, as the country has always opposed politicization of health issues, said a Chinese delegate on Wednesday at a meeting of the 76th World Health Assembly in Geneva, Switzerland.
ecns.cn(2023-05-28). Partnership poised for further economic growth.ecns.cnWith the global financial scene evolving as Kenya pushes for stronger bilateral ties with its key trading partners, China remains among the top business and development partners for the East African economic powerhouse.
ecns.cn(2023-05-28). Bill Gates: China can make unique contributions to global challenges.ecns.cnMicrosoft co-founder Bill Gates called for greater cooperation among humanity to address global challenges, while highlighting that China will be able to make unique contributions by sharing its technologies and its lessons.
ecns.cn(2023-05-28). Renowned hematologist wins inaugural award.ecns.cnThe ceremony for the 2023 Medical Technology Award under the Shanghai Jiao Tong University Foresight Science and Technology Award was held at the university on Wednesday.
ecns.cn(2023-05-28). China, DRC upgrade ties to comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership.ecns.cnThe presidents of China and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) announced on Friday the elevation of the bilateral relationship from a strategic partnership of win-win cooperation to a comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership.
ecns.cn(2023-05-28). Ministry opposes U.S.' missile shipment to Taiwan.ecns.cnChina firmly opposes the United States' latest delivery of missiles to the Taiwan region and has lodged serious representations with the U.S. side over "this utterly wrong and dangerous move", Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning said on Friday.
ecns.cn(2023-05-28). Digital tech in spotlight at expo.ecns.cnChina will ratchet up efforts to leverage emerging digital technologies to further bolster industrial upgrading, and build basic systems for data, as part of its broader drive to promote high-quality development of the digital economy, and tap the value of massive data resources more efficiently.
ecns.cn(2023-05-28). Slow response worsens inflation control in U.S.ecns.cnAt the forum, titled "The Fed: Lessons Learned From the Past Three Years", Bernanke and other high-profile economists analyzed the root causes of persistent inflation and formulated recommendations for policymakers.
ecns.cn(2023-05-28). New processor, OS to propel open-source chip ecosystem.ecns.cnThe Chinese Academy of Sciences has unveiled a new high-performance processor chip and a new operating system, based on the popular open-source chip design standard known as RISC-V.
ecns.cn(2023-05-28). China, DRC upgrade relationship.ecns.cnPresident Xi Jinping and visiting President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo Felix Tshisekedi announced on Friday the elevation of China-DRC bilateral relations to a comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership.
ecns.cn(2023-05-28). China, Ethiopia to enhance bilateral ties.ecns.cnChina expressed its support to the peace process in Ethiopia on Thursday, saying it stands ready to enhance bilateral cooperation to facilitate postwar reconstruction and development in the Horn of Africa country.
ecns.cn(2023-05-28). Horses gallop on grassland in Inner Mongolia.ecns.cnA herdsman drives horses on a grassland in Ergun, Hulun Buir City, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. It's a spectacular scene watching horses race across the grasslands, a huge appeal for tourists and photographers.
ecns.cn(2023-05-28). 2023 Zhongguancun Forum kicks off in Beijing.ecns.cnThemed "Open Cooperation for a Shared Future," the 2023 Zhongguancun Forum kicked off on Thursday at the Zhongguancun Exhibition Center in Beijing.
ecns.cn(2023-05-28). Amazing scenery of Jiulongji waterfall in Fujian.ecns.cnAmazing aerial view of the Jiulongji waterfall with a total drop of more than 300 meters in Zhouning County, east China's Fujian Province, May 25, 2023.
ecns.cn(2023-05-28). InsightsÔΩúInternational relations expert: G7 has transformed into a containment machine for other countries.ecns.cnLinjie Chou Zanadu, senior research fellow at the European Center for Peace and Development, claimed that G7's mission has never changed: to guard the interest of those imperial powers. In addition, Chou explained that G7 members intentionally exclude other countries that are not 100 percent in line with the Western ideological camp. Therefore, G7 is highly racist and is now an ultra neo-liberal institution.
Emily Nonko, Next City.(2023-05-28). New Digital Legal Tool Helps Immigrant Workers Reclaim Stolen Wages.popularresistance.orgIn the fall of 2018, Rodrigo Camarena caught an article in El Diario La Prensa, a Spanish-language newspaper in New York City, detailing the increase of wage theft for immigrant workers. One worker told the paper their employer threatened to call immigration services if they complained about not getting paid. | Camarena is director of Justicia Lab, which develops technology to support immigrants and advocates. "It made me really mad, knowing the problem got so much worse under the Trump administration," recalls Camarena. He reached out to Make the Road New York, an immigrant advocacy organization quoted in the ar…
Freedom Socialist Party(2023-05-28). Wednesday 6/7: Feminists Fighting Transphobia.indybay.orgNew Valencia Hall | 747 Polk St. (at Ellis St.), San Francisco | Seven blocks from Civic Center BART, on or near Muni bus lines #5, 19, 27, 31, 38, 49…
Kevin Gosztola, The Dissenter.(2023-05-28). ICE, Homeland Security Accused Of Targeting Outspoken Migrant Worker.popularresistance.orgImmigrant rights attorneys filed a complaint against United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) that alleges that ICE detained a migrant worker known for speaking out against workplace abuse at construction and poultry plants. | Baldomero Orozco Juarez, an indigenous father from Guatemala who lives in Mississippi, was arrested at an ICE check-in on April 12, 2023. Authorities sent Orozco Juarez to a private detention facility in Jena, Louisiana, owned by LaSalle Corrections. He faces deportation. | In 2019, Orozco Juarez was deported to Guatemala after the "largest workplace immigration raid in a sin…
Khubaka, Michael Harris(2023-05-28). Leidesdorff Plaza, showcasing California Pioneers of African Descent Historic Folsom.indybay.orgMay 1966, Leidesdorff Plaza was dedicated by the Sacramento Negro Museum and Library Association, Inc. | May 2023 we are excited to continue the journey towards researching, documenting, preserving and showcasing the salient contributions by people of African Descent in early California History, (1840-1875) for distant future generations.
Labor Video Project(2023-05-28). SF Chronicle PMWG Workers Demand Justice & Living Wages In Protest.indybay.orgDozens of San Francisco Chronicle workers rallied at 12 noon on May 23 2023 to demand better wages and benefits. Many of the younger workers are forced to leave because of their income and the housing crisis.
Martin Hacthoun(2023-05-28). Ballot boxes open in Türkiye for the presidential runoff.plenglish.com/feed/Ankara, may 28 (Prensa Latina) Incumbent Recep Tayyip Erdogan and opposition politician Kemal Kilicdaroglu are the choice for over 60 million Turkish citizens who are electing today their president for the next five years.
Mary Owen, Workers World.(2023-05-28). Elmhurst Hospital Resident Doctors Declare Victory In Three-Day Strike.popularresistance.orgElmhurst, Queens, New York – Following a historic three-day strike, over 160 unionized resident doctors at Elmhurst Hospital, located in a largely immigrant community in Queens, New York, declared victory May 24. Their fight was for pay parity with their nonunionized Manhattan counterparts. In 2020, Elmhurst Hospital was the epicenter of the COVID-19 pandemic in New York City. | The striking physicians are employed by the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai but were assigned to Elmhurst Hospital, a New York City public hospital, and at lower pay than those working at Mount Sinai's affluent Upper East Side loc…
mforinoco(2023-05-28). Assange's Life is in 'Hands of Australian Government,' Says Wife.orinocotribune.comBy Anadolu Staff — May 22, 2023 | ANKARA (AA) — The wife of the WikiLeaks founder has said that Julian Assange's life is "in the hands of the Australian government" and called for his release. | Stella Assange, who is also part of her husband's legal team, contended that Assange's release from prison has never been closer, urging Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to "make it happen," Australia's SBS News reported on Monday. | "It is important to recognize that Australia plays an important role and can secure Julian's release," Assange told the National Press Club. | "Julian's life is in the hands of the A…
midwesternmarx(2023-05-28). Obsolete Cold War Attitudes Are Holding Europe Back By: Fiona Edwards.midwesternmarx.com Instead, an independent foreign policy is desperately needed—and gaining support. Recently, the United States has been followed by a number of European countries in supporting a cold war policy toward Russia and China. This has created increasing problems in Europe—bringing a major war to the continent, creating serious economic difficulties, and intensifying a decline in living standards.In this context, the case for Europe establishing an independent foreign policy ha …
midwesternmarx(2023-05-28). Republicans Want to Defund Our Libraries By: Sonali Kolhatkar.midwesternmarx.com Claiming to protect children, Republicans are going after libraries and librarians instead of the police, gun manufacturers, and actual child sexual abusers. Missouri Republicans in early April voted to cut all public funding for libraries as part of their state budget proposal.Leading the move was Cody Smith, a top Republican lawmaker and chair of the state's budget committee, who made no attempt to hide the fact that he was retaliating against librarians because they dared to joi …
midwesternmarx(2023-05-28). US would rather see the world end than lose its supremacy By: Global Times.midwesternmarx.com Editor's Note: The recent developments in East Asia, such as the détente between South Korea and Japan, South Korea's increasing hostility toward China, and the talk of a liaison office of NATO in Tokyo, have raised alert of observers, as the US escalates confrontation with China. What are the obstacles for East Asia to maintain peace? Global Times (GT) reporter Wang Wenwen discussed these issues with K.J. Noh (Noh), a US-based journalist, political analyst, writer and e …
midwesternmarx(2023-05-28). Western Marxism: The Unwholesome Temptation By: Greg Godels.midwesternmarx.com Image credit: Left Voice. The history of Marxism has a parallel history of counter-Marxism — intellectual currents that posture as the true Marxism.Even before Marxism came into being as a coherent ideology, Marx and Engels devoted an often-neglected section of their 1848 Communist Manifesto to debunking the existing contenders for true socialism.As the workers' movement painfully sought a system of beliefs to animate its response to capital …
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-05-28). Consumer Health: Treating arthritis.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgMay is Arthritis Awareness Month, which makes this a good time to learn more about a condition that affects nearly 59 million people in the U.S., or approximately 1 in 4 adults. Arthritis is the swelling and tenderness of one or more of your joints. The main symptoms of arthritis are joint pain and stiffness, which typically worsen with age. The two most common types of arthritis — osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis — damage joints in different…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-05-28). Consumer Health: Understanding metastatic brain cancer.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgMay is Brain Cancer Awareness Month, which makes this a good time to learn about metastatic brain cancer. Overall, the chance that a person will develop a malignant tumor of the brain or spinal cord in their lifetime is less than 1%, according to the American Cancer Society. Nevertheless, nearly 19,000 people in the U.S. will die from brain and spinal cord tumors in 2023. A brain tumor is a growth of cells in the…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-05-28). Consumer Health: What is mental health?newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgMay is Mental Health Awareness Month, which makes this a good time to learn about mental health and mental illness. Mental health is the overall wellness of how you think, regulate your feelings and behave. Cultural norms and social expectations play a role in defining mental health. There is no standard measure across cultures to determine whether a behavior is normal or when it becomes disruptive. What might be normal in one society may be a cause…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-05-28). Science Saturday: Orthobiologics can be nature's healing agents.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgMayo Clinic physician-scientists are working on regenerative biotherapeutics such as orthobiologics and other regenerative bioinjectables to bring advanced procedures to more patients. Orthobiologics are biological agents that stimulate healing when standard therapies don't work. Examples are platelet-rich plasma — platelets spun from a patient's blood that promote cell repair — and bone marrow aspirate concentrate that contains stem cells and many other cells that have shown potential for tissue regeneration. "Orthobiologics are like nature's drug…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-05-28). Mayo Clinic Q and A: 5 ways to get better sleep.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgDEAR MAYO CLINIC: As I get older, I find I have increasing issues with sleep. I struggle to fall asleep and then stay asleep. I wake up during the night and get discouraged when I see the clock. By the time I get back to sleep, my alarm is set to wake me up. I feel groggy during the day and actively look for opportunities to nap. It would be great to wake up feeling rested…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-05-28). Mayo Clinic Minute: What are the benefits, risks of sleeping with melatonin gummies?newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgMany people rely on melatonin gummies to help them get a good night's sleep. But a recent study finds that these over-the-counter supplements may not reliably contain the advertised amount of melatonin. According to the National Institutes of Health, about 19% of adults in the U.S. don't get enough sleep, and some of those sleep-deprived people use melatonin supplements to help them catch some z's. Dr. Erik St. Louis, a Mayo Clinic neurologist, says melatonin…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-05-28). Mayo Clinic Minute: Improving bone health before spinal surgery.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgAs people age, bones lose some of their structure. Osteopenia and osteoporosis are both conditions in which bones become less dense and, therefore, can break more easily. These kinds of bone density issues are common among spinal surgery patients who are 50 and older. To avoid surgical complications, Mayo Clinic works with these patients on improving bone health before spinal surgery. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute. youtu.be/aYVD4xaoR4E Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 07) is in the downloads…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-05-28). Future of health care: Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science students graduate in Minnesota.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgMayo Clinic celebrated the graduation of the next generation of physicians and scientists. In a combined ceremony in Rochester, Minnesota, on Friday, May 19, students received degrees conferred by Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine and Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences. Fifty-five new physicians joined the prestigious Mayo Clinic alumni, with 11 receiving both medical and doctoral degrees and 38 new biomedical scientists receiving doctoral degrees. In addition, 22 students received master's degrees. They join the…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-05-28). Future of health care: Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine students graduate in Arizona.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgThirty-eight medical students graduated from Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine's campus in Phoenix on Wednesday, May 17. They join the more than 60 other Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine students in Jacksonville, Florida, and Rochester, Minnesota, graduating on those campuses in May. These students persevered through the pandemic, learning health care in a rapidly changing environment. The students will move on to residencies at Mayo Clinic and across the country, helping ease the physician shortage and…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-05-28). Mayo Clinic Minute: Menopause and the heart connection.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgWomen experience menopause at different ages — and different ways — which can, among other things, affect their heart health. The average age of natural menopause in the U.S is 52. There's early menopause, under age 45, and premature menopause, under age 40, which may affect a very small group of women. There is also premature ovarian insufficiency. Dr. Chrisandra Shufelt, a Mayo Clinic women's health specialist, says it's important for anyone who experiences menopause to think…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-05-28). Tonsils: Tiny, but pack a big punch.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgThe tonsils play an essential role in keeping you healthy. These small, oval-shaped pads at the back of the throat are part of the immune system and make white blood cells. These cells attack and prevent germs that enter your body and making you sick. While small in size, the tonsils can cause considerable pain and discomfort if inflamed. This inflammation is called tonsillitis and typically is due to a viral infection, although bacterial infections…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-05-28). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Binge-eating disorders.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgDEAR MAYO CLINIC: My niece is living in my home while she is attending college. I've invited her to eat meals with our family, but she typically declines, desiring to eat alone in her room. I'm concerned because she often seems to eat a lot of food at one time, like two sandwiches with two bags of chips or a quart of ice cream. Could this be a sign of an eating disorder? If so, what…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-05-28). Mayo Clinic Minute: How much screen time is too much time for your kids?newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgHow much screen time is too much for a child? Is digital media affecting your child's health? The surgeon general has issued a new advisory, citing growing concerns about the effects of social media use on the mental health of young people. Dr. Nusheen Ameenuddin is a Mayo Clinic pediatrician and a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics. While there are many benefits to technology, she says it also can affect children and teens in negative ways,…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-05-28). Ready to run: Assessing protein needs for performance.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgAs you train for your upcoming distance race or other athletic event, you may be looking for ways to fine-tune your program and up your performance. Now's the time to take another look at what you're eating since nutrition is a key component of your training plan. Do you know how much protein you need when exercising? Judging by all the protein bars, shakes and powders out there, you could be led to believe you…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-05-28). Mayo Clinic Minute: Menopause and sexual health.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgHot flashes and night sweats are some of the symptoms often associated with menopause. But how does menopause affect sexual health? Experts say menopause can put women at increased risk for a condition that can lead to pain during sexual intercourse. Mayo Clinic's Dr. Juliana Kling explains why and says there are safe and effective treatments. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute www.youtube.com/watch?v=o1ULBXFuD3E Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 06) is in the downloads at the end of this…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-05-28). How one tendon can throw you off your stride.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgThe Achilles tendon is a long band of tissue that connects calf muscles at the back of the lower leg to your heel bone. This tendon is used when walking, running, jumping or pushing up on your toes. But if it's injured, the pain, typically located in the back of your calf, and lack of function can throw you off your stride for months. Recognizing when you're at risk for Achilles tendinitis and knowing how…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-05-28). Mayo neuroscientists discover unknown brain area involved in movement.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgIt's long been accepted that the part of the brain called the primary motor cortex controls body movements. Certain groups of cells direct specific movements — for example, of the feet, hands or tongue. The cells of the primary motor cortex are organized as a type of topographical map of corresponding body parts in the central sulcus, a fold in the brain's outermost layer called the cerebral cortex. Mayo Clinic scientists and their international collaborators…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-05-28). Falcon frenzy: 4 chicks banded.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgMeet Piper, Aero, Horus and Genesis. They are the newest chicks to be banded and named by Mayo Clinic's Peregrine Falcon Program. Before banding and naming, each chick had their gender identified and also received a brief medical exam. Names for each chick were drawn from suggestions submitted by falcon fans from around the world. Right time for banding Since chicks are nearly fully grown at 3 weeks old, this is the perfect age for…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-05-28). Mayo Clinic researchers link environmental exposures to liver disease.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgMayo Clinic researchers have identified a diverse range of environmental chemicals in human bile in patients with primary sclerosing cholangitis, a rare, chronic liver disease of the bile ducts. The study, published in Exposome, represents a new frontier of research at Mayo Clinic's Center for Individualized Medicine that explores the exposome, the measure of environmental contributors to disease and health. Most people with primary sclerosing cholangitis also have some type of inflammatory bowel disease, such…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-05-28). Mayo Clinic Minute: What's the skinny on weight-loss drugs?newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgWant to lose weight? It's really just basic math. Burn more calories than you take in. The best way to do that is by eating a healthy diet — reducing your calorie intake — and being physically active, which increases the number of calories burned. While it appears to be simple, many people find it challenging to effectively lose weight and keep the pounds off. Now, Mayo Clinic experts say there is a new tool…
Ox Sam Camp(2023-05-28). Paiute Shoshone Defenders of Massacre Site from Lithium Mine in Urgent Need of Attorneys.indybay.orgPaiute Shoshone defenders of the unmarked burial places at the Massacre Site are in urgent need of attorneys as they must now battle Lithium Americas, a foreign corporation, that is digging into the land for lithium at Thacker Pass with permits from Biden and the Interior Department in northern Nevada. Biden calls this "green energy."
Robert M. Schwartz, Labor Notes.(2023-05-28). Biden Labor Board Restores Right To Use Heated Language.popularresistance.orgIn a landmark May Day ruling called Lion Elastomers, the National Labor Relations Board restored the rights of union representatives to use heated language, including occasional profanity, during arguments with management. | The Board ordered employer Lion Elastomers to reinstate steward Joseph Colone with full back pay going back to a 2018 discharge. | The ruling reversed the Trump era's infamous General Motors decision, which had upended 70 years of precedent protecting workers' rights to use strong language when pressing union points during grievance discussions and other meetings.
Roger McKenzie, Morning Star.(2023-05-28). Trade Unionists Adopt Emergency Resolution On The Right To Strike.popularresistance.orgEuropean trade unionists on Friday slammed government attacks on the right to strike and vowed to set up a "solidarity network" to provide rapid support to unions under attack. | The emergency resolution to the European Trade Union Confederation Congress in the German capital, Berlin, moved by the TUC, said: "The right to strike is a democratic right and intrinsic to the right to organise and collectively bargain." | The resolution drew attention to the "draconian legislation" in Britain that would "allow government ministers to force workers to attend work during strike action," but also pointed out that attacks…
Saheli Chowdhury, Orinoco Tribune.(2023-05-28). De-Dollarisation Clashes With India-China Border Dispute.popularresistance.orgThe global de-dollarisation trend is not totally a bed of roses, or at least there are thorns in the roses that have to be taken into account. While de-dollarisation seems to be an irreversible trend on the global scale, at regional levels it is running into bilateral or regional political tensions. In this regard, one of the most prominent cases is in Asia: the India-China border dispute. | In April 2023, the Chinese national currency, yuan, ranked third in international trade settlements made through the US-dominated SWIFT system. According to data from the system itself, yuan's share in April was "record high,…
Sharik Purkar(2023-05-28). Tenants disrupt board as it voted to raise rent across New York City.liberationnews.org On May 2, tenants and housing organizers stormed the stage in the middle of a vote by the New York City's Rent Guidelines Board proposing to raise rent on the City's rent-stabilized apartments by as much as 15%. Once on stage, activists read the testimonies of rent-burdened tenants whose lives would be devastated by any increas…
Staff(2023-05-28). Central University of Venezuela Community Demands Rector's Resignation After Electoral Fiasco.orinocotribune.com Students, teachers, employees, and retirees of the Central University of Venezuela (UCV) demanded the resignation of rector Cecilia García Arocha after the executive board election of the oldest university in Venezuela was suspended with inexcusable logistic arguments and mistakes. | Said election was to be held on Friday, May 26, after a long wait of 15 years, and there was great expectation within the UCV community about the process of electing new authorities to replace the existing executive board led by right winger García Arocha. When it was announced that the process had been postponed for June 9, the UCV…
Staff(2023-05-28). South American Summit in Brazil: President Maduro to Participate, Boluarte Declines.orinocotribune.comThe president of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, was invited to participate in the 2023 South American Summit convened by the president of Brazil, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. President Maduro is expected to arrive in Brasilia on May 29. The summit will take place the next day, May 30. | The Brazilian president invited the heads of state of the other 11 countries of the region to participate in the summit: Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Uruguay, and Venezuela. | Peru will be the only South American country that will not be represented by the president at the summit, the F…
Stephan Schulmeister(2023-05-28). Inflation in the Age of Finance Capitalism.indybay.orgThe shift of profit-striving from the real- to the financial-economy lowered economic growth Unemployment and atypical jobs soared. The welfare state was weakened. At the same time, financial wealth grew exorbitantly (the DAX increased 14-fold since 1988). The development of financial derivatives made possible profiting from short-term changes in stocks, currencies and bonds.
Yves Engler(2023-05-28). President Dissolves Congress in Ecuador Good, in Peru Bad.orinocotribune.comBy Yves Engler — May 25, 2023 | Last week right-wing Ecuadorian president Guillermo Lasso dissolved the national assembly. In stark contrast to their response to a similar move by the leftist president of Peru five months ago, Ottawa effectively supported the measure. | As he was on the cusp of being impeached over corruption allegations Lasso dissolved the national assembly. He called on military leaders to endorse his initiative, sent police to take over Congress and cut internet connections to the legislature. The constitutional provision Lasso cited to dissolve the national assembly has never been employ…
Staff(2023-05-27). Resistance Festival today, Saturday 27 May, in Brussels, Belgium, welcomes Lowkey, Osloob, Raj'een, Achille and more!samidoun.net On Saturday, 27 May, Brussels, Belgium will be home to the Resistance Festival, a political, cultural and artistic festival in support of the Palestinian resistance and confronting 75 years of Nakba, occupation and racism. Samidoun Palestinian Prisoner Solidarity Network, together with many Palestinian, Arab and international associations, is organizing the Resistance Festival in Bethlehem Square …
Staff(2023-05-27). Palestinian prisoners announce struggle steps to defend Ahmad Sa'adat, Walid Daqqah.samidoun.net Palestinian prisoner Ahmad Sa'adat, the General Secretary of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine, was ordered returned to isolation for an additional week by the Zionist prison administration, in retaliation for writing a political article. This came after Sa'adat, along with fellow leaders Ahed Abu Ghoulmeh and Walid Hanatsheh, were to be released …
Ana Luisa Brown(2023-05-27). Argentine vice president's leadership highlighted.plenglish.comBuenos Aires, May 27 (Prensa Latina) The ceremony held on Thursday at Plaza de Mayo in Buenos Aires confirmed the leadership of the Argentine Vice President, Cristina Fernandez, analyst Luis Bruschtein highlighted today.
Ana Luisa Brown(2023-05-27). AU Peace and Security Council assesses de-escalation in Sudan.plenglish.comAddis Ababa, May 27 (Prensa Latina) Heads of State and Government of the African Union (AU) Peace and Security Council gathered to consider an organization's call for a de-escalation plan to put an end to the bloody conflict in Sudan.
Ana Luisa Brown(2023-05-27). Early elections mark political scenario in Ecuador.plenglish.comOn Thursday, the National Electoral Council (CNE) officially called citizens to participate in the general elections, to choose a new president and 137 assembly members, which will take place next August 20, and the probable runoff would be, if necessary, on October 15. | The elected candidates will be sworn in between September and November 2023, and will be in office until May 2025, when new general elections will be held, as planned. | Until Friday, five pre-candidates had confirmed their interest in the presidency in view of the electoral process after the current president, Guillermo Lasso, dissolved Congre…
Ana Luisa Brown(2023-05-27). Foreign Minister denounces impact of blockade on Syrian children.plenglish.comDamascus, May 27 (Prensa Latina) The Syrian Foreign Minister, Faisal Al-Mekdad, considered today that the unilateral coercive measures imposed by the United States and its allies affect all segments of the Syrian society, especially children.
Ana Luisa Brown(2023-05-27). Russia willing to support Somali effort against Islamists.plenglish.comThe proposal was conveyed by Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov to his Somali counterpart Abshir Omar Jama during their meeting in the Russian capital yesterday, according to press reports. | Lavrov reaffirmed the readiness to meet the material needs of the Somali Army in its fight against extremists including Al Shabaab and its parent entity, Al Qaeda, says the report, which refrains from identifying the source of its information. | The offer coincides with what official media here describe as the biggest offensive by the armed forces against Al Shabab strongholds, whose actions cover the whole country and…
Ana Luisa Brown(2023-05-27). Spain electing governors and mayors on Sunday.plenglish.comMadrid, May 27 (Prensa Latina) This Sunday, Spain is called to vote for eight thousand mayors and 12 autonomous governments, in an electoral exercise in which 35.5 million people are eligible to vote. The figures today fill headlines and media analysis, with a call from politicians to go to the polls.
Ana Luisa Brown(2023-05-27). UN rapporteur warns over sexual abuse of minors in Uruguay.plenglish.comMontevideo, May 27 (Prensa Latina) Sexual exploitation and abuse of minors is common in Uruguay today, the United Nations special rapporteur on the sale and sexual exploitation of children, Mama Fatima Singhateh, warned.
Ana Luisa Brown(2023-05-27). World Health Assembly assessed challenges for the Americas.plenglish.comGeneva, May 27 (Prensa Latina) Discussions on challenges and issues of importance to the countries of the Americas marked this week's 76th World Health Assembly, which runs until Tuesday 30 in Switzerland.
Andrew Green(2023-05-27). Obituary] Mathura Prasad Shrestha.thelancet.comPublic health expert, human rights activist, and former Health Minister of Nepal. Born on May 6, 1936 in Kathmandu, Nepal, he died of complications from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease on Feb 20, 2023 in Kathmandu, aged 86 years.
Anonymous669(2023-05-27). After Inviting Syrian President, UAE Invites Israeli Prime Minister To UN Climate Summit.southfront.org Public domain brand logo for COP28 UAE. | On May 23, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) invited Israel to the upcoming United Nations Climate Change Conference, more commonly referred to as COP28. | Mohamed Al Khaja, the UAE's ambassador to Israel, delivered letters of invitation to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Isaac Herzog on behalf of President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. | COP28 will be held at Dubai's Expo City from November 30 through December 12. According to t…
Anonymous669(2023-05-27). Iranian Troops Clash With Taliban Fighters In Border Area (Videos).southfront.org Click to see full-size image. Via Twitter. | On May 27, clashes broke out between Iranian troops and Taliban fighters on the Islamic Republic's border with Afghanistan. | The clashes are reportedly taking place in Makaki area at Kang districts in the southwestern Afghan province of Nimruz. The area shares a border with Zabol, which is located in Iran's southeastern province of Sistan and Baluchestan. | The state-run Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) said that Iranian troops infli…
Anonymous669(2023-05-27). Iraqi Intelligence Uncovers, Destroys Explosive-Laden Truck In Nineveh (Video).southfront.org The official coat of arms of the Iraqi Military Intelligence Directorate. | On May 27, the Iraqi Military Intelligence Directorate announced that it had uncovered and destroyed an explosive-laden vehicle in the northern province of Nineveh. | In a statement, the intelligence service said that the vehicle was uncovered during a joint special operation that was carried out by its 15th Division, the army's 21th Brigade and a commando force from the Western Nineveh Command Center."Afte…
Anonymous669(2023-05-27). Ukraine Has Asked Germany For Taurus Long-Range Cruise Missiles — Report.southfront.org The Taurus KEPD 350 cruise missile. By Wikimedia user (axesofevil2000) | A spokesperson for the German Ministry of Defense confirmed that Ukraine has submitted a request asking Berlin to supply long-range Taurus cruise missiles, Der Spiegel reported on May 26. | The Taurus KEPD 350 is a Swedish-German low-observable, air-launched cruise missile that is manufactured in Germany by Taurus Systems. | The missile utilizes a GPS-aided inertial navigation system backed by a terrain contour…
Binoy Kampmark(2023-05-27). Henry Kissinger Turns 100.dissidentvoice.orgOnce you've been to Cambodia, you'll never stop wanting to beat Henry Kissinger to death with your bare hands. — Anthony Bourdain, A Cook's Tour (2002) If a heavy resume of crimes is a guarantee of longevity, then surely Henry A. Kissinger (HAK, for short), must count as a good specimen. The list of butcheries …
Brandon Tensley, Capital B.(2023-05-27). The US Supreme Court Seems Ready To Gut Affirmative Action.popularresistance.orgThis summer, the U.S. Supreme Court's Republican-appointed majority is anticipated to end affirmative action, which for decades has sought to remedy a bruising legacy of discrimination against marginalized groups, including Black Americans. | Nearly 10 years ago, Students for Fair Admissions, an organization headed by Edward Blum, a stockbroker turned conservative legal strategist, filed lawsuits against Harvard University and the University of North Carolina, claiming that their undergraduate admissions practices are racially discriminatory. The lower courts sided with the defendants, but the high court in the c…
Chris McCartney, Resilience.(2023-05-27). The Transition Care Farm With Room For All.popularresistance.orgIt all started with four people from a small Transition group and a derelict former farm site. Four people, an old farm, and an idea to grow a bit of food, maybe teach local kids about nature. | Today, Greenslate community-run farm is a hive of community activity, with hundreds of people visiting, volunteering and learning each month. It's home to rescue and heritage animals, a social enterprise cafe, drug recovery service, a community project incubator, a men's shed and Rhiannon Jones, one of those founding four Transitioners and today, project co-ordinator who lives on the bustling site.
Connor Freeman(2023-05-27). Top US General: Ukraine Should Not Use US Equipment to Attack Russia.news.antiwar.comChairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark Milley insists that "this is a Ukrainian war. It is not a war between the United States and Russia. It's not a war between NATO and Russia."The top US general reaffirmed that Kiev has long been asked not to use military equipment provided by Washington to …
Cristina Richie, Aaron S Kesselheim, David S Jones(2023-05-27). Correspondence] Concerns about climate activism in clinical practice — Authors' reply.thelancet.comIn 1989, The Lancet warned its readers about the threat of global warming: "the cost of doing nothing is incalculable".1 Other medical journals soon followed this lead and called for action against the climate crisis. Such demands have become increasingly desperate. In 2019, Richard Horton argued that "doctors and all health professionals have a responsibility and obligation to engage in all kinds of non-violent social protest to address the climate emergency. That is the duty of a doctor."2…
Dongsheng News(2023-05-27). China Suspends Sales of U.S. Company Micron.dissidentvoice.orgThis week's News on China in 2 minutes. | ‚Ä¢ China suspends sales of U.S. company Micron | ‚Ä¢ China's food security faces the challenge of an aging rural workforce | ‚Ä¢ Two Ming Dynasty ships found in South China Sea | ‚Ä¢ Tibetan village turned into a large Buddhist art factory…
ecns.cn(2023-05-27). New chip improves blockchain trading.ecns.cnA new generation chip made in China is making its debut at a forum held on Thursday, improving the performance by four to five times compared to the previous generation of chips.
ecns.cn(2023-05-27). China's Commerce Minister meets with U.S. Commerce Secretary.ecns.cnChina's Commerce Minister Wang Wentao met with U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo in Washington on Thursday while Wang was attending the 2023 APEC Ministers Responsible for Trade Meeting, according to the ministry.
Eds.(2023-05-27). Montana TikTok ban a sign of intensified cold war with China.mronline.org It's worth remembering that fear of an Asian menace in the United States led to the nation's first major immigration restrictions and mass imprisonment of Japanese-Americans during World War II. It continues to lead to racist murder and other anti-Asian crimes.
Eds.(2023-05-27). The fight for migrant rights in the U.S.: an interview with Justin Akers Chacón.mronline.orgJustin Akers Chacón, a socialist based in San Diego, California, campaigns for worker and migrant rights in the US-Mexico border region and is the author of The border crossed us: the case for opening the US-Mexico border. He caught up with Red Flag to discuss immigrant rights in the US under Democratic President Joe Biden.
Eesha Yaqoob, Saad Javed, Shehzad Ali Khan(2023-05-27). Correspondence] Trauma care in the face of climate change in Pakistan.thelancet.comThe effect of climate change on society is broad and profound. Studies have shown that low-income countries face the greatest number of deaths due to disasters, with 33% of those deaths occurring in countries with the lowest human development indices.1 Extreme weather events have killed 10‚Äà000 people and caused US$4 billion of damage in Pakistan, which is continuously placed among the top ten most susceptible countries on the Climate Risk Index. The country is especially vulnerable to the effects of climate change due to its high rates of multidimensional poverty.
F. William Engdahl(2023-05-27). The "Great Zero Carbon" Conspiracy and the WEF's "Great Reset"globalresearch.caThe globalist Davos World Economic Forum is proclaiming the necessity of reaching a worldwide goal of "net zero carbon" by 2050. Yet transformations underway from Germany to the USA, are setting the stage for creation of what is called the New Word Order. In reality it is a blueprint for a global technocratic totalitarian corporativism, that promises huge unemployment, deindustrialization and economic collapse.
Fight Back(2023-05-27). Minnesotans testify to State Board of Investment to urge divestment from Israel.fightbacknews.orgSt. Paul, MN – The Minnesota State Board of Investment (SBI) meets quarterly to review investment reports and to hear from the public. Normally the meetings start around 10 a.m., but on May 25 the SBI started their meeting over three hours late. The Executive Board, which includes Governor Tim Walz, Secretary of State Steve Simon, Attorney General Keith Ellison and State Auditor Julie Blaha, heard testimony concerning taconite mining leases until after 1 p.m. | By the time the governor acknowledged the SBI meeting, most of the people who had come for the public meeting had been turned away due to the meeting bein…
International Brotherhood of Teamsters.(2023-05-27). School Bus Workers Win Strike In Marlborough, Ratify Contract.popularresistance.orgMarlborough, Massachusetts — Following a three-day strike, bus workers at North Reading Transportation (NRT) have overwhelmingly voted to ratify their first Teamster contract. These bus workers are represented by Teamsters Local 170 and provide student transportation for Marlborough Public Schools. | The agreement covers 65 workers and includes wage increases, Teamsters 401(k) with company contributions, and holiday and attendance bonuses. | "What happened here in Marlborough is yet another clear indication that strikes work," said Shannon George, Local 170 Secretary-Treasurer.
It's Going Down(2023-05-27). Independent Media in the Social Struggle: An Interview with Avispa Midia.itsgoingdown.org The following features an interview between IGD and Avispa Midia about the role of independent and autonomous media in social struggles in Latin America and beyond. To read the Spanish version of this interview go here. IGD: Can you tell us a little about the history of Avispa Midia and how it came about? AM: …
J.D. ALT(2023-05-27). The Oppressive Free Lunch.realprogressives.orgIf one or two progressive leaders would just make the effort to inform themselves how a modern, sovereign fiat currency actually functions, they'd realize "paying for it" is actually the easiest part.
JANET(2023-05-27). 50 years of struggles and victories of the Polisario Front.iacenter.orgBy Sergio Rodriguez Gelfenstein May 18, 2023 Translated by John Catalinotto Today, May 10, marks the 50th anniversary of the founding of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Saguia el Hamra and Rio de Oro (Polisario), the legitimate representative of the Saharawi people in their struggle for self-determination. Likewise this coming May 20, people will commemorate half a century since the beginning of the armed struggle against the Spanish colonial power. The Polisario Front, founded in 1973 by El Uali Mustafa Sayed, along with other young Saharawis, gave continuity to the struggles undertaken since the 1960s b…
JANET(2023-05-27). Harry Belafonte was more than a Civil Rights activist but a genuine internationalist.iacenter.orgBy Monica Moorehead and Pedro de la Hoz May 1, 2023 The great Jamaican-identified artist, Civil Rights activist and internationalist, Harry Belafonte, died from congestive heart failure at age 96 on April 25, 2023. Despite becoming the first Black person to win a TV Emmy award in 1960, a Broadway Tony award in 1954 and selling millions of recordings, Belafonte experienced racist discrimination firsthand, like most Black entertainers in the 1950s and 1960s, including his good friend, the late actor Sidney Poitier. Belafonte was an important political organizer and financial backer of the Civil Rights Movement led…
JANET(2023-05-27). Haydée Santamaría, central figure in the Cuban Revolution.iacenter.orgBy Lyn Neeley May 24, 2023 Haydee Santamaría In the early hours of July 26, 1953, Fidel Castro and nearly 150 Cuban rebels traveled to the Moncada garrison to capture the barracks and seize the many weapons stored there. They planned for this to be the beginning of the Cuban Revolution to overthrow the Cuban dictator, President Fulgencio Batista. Batista's forces ambushed the rebels, however, killing half of them and imprisoning those who survived the attack, including Fidel and Haydée Santamaría. Although the rebels failed to take hold of the Moncada, it was a turning point that changed the course of Cuban histo…
JANET(2023-05-27). How capitalism drives climate catastrophe.iacenter.orgBy Maddi Johnson May 17, 2023 Portland, Oregon Since I moved to Oregon, all I've been hearing is: "This weather isn't normal. It's too hot in the summers, too cold in the winters." You hear the same story all across the globe. Every year, everywhere, new weather records are broken. Anecdotes aside, the data is indisputable. Already we've seen historical bread baskets start to fail. Places where crops have been grown for generations are suddenly no longer viable. Whether it's due to freak storms, temperature changes, lack of rain or water sources drying up, farmers are losing their livelihoods. The global economy…
JANET(2023-05-27). Spanish state accuses web magazine of 'glorification of terrorism'.iacenter.orgMay 22, 2023 The following is a May 20 statement by the Editorial Collective of La Haine, a web news magazine that publishes anti-imperialist, anti-fascist and anti-capitalist articles, calling for solidarity to stop a new attempt by the Spanish authorities to target the collective for its publication of news and opinion. See Lahaine.org. Translation: John Catalinotto Amnesty for all (Basque political prisoners). A colleague of our media has been called to appear May 23, 2023, before Judge Ismael Moreno of the Audiencia Nacional [National Court], under investigation for "glorification of terrorism." The case invo…
JANET(2023-05-27). Then and now, Stonewall means FIGHT BACK!iacenter.orgMay 25, 2023 June 28 will mark the 54th anniversary of the historic Stonewall Rebellion, sparked that day by a police raid on the Stonewall Inn, a gay bar in New York City's Greenwich Village neighborhood. This iconic photo, depicting the 1971 New York City march commemorating the Stonewall Rebellion's second anniversary, now hangs in the Stonewall Inn. These raids were commonplace, as were arrests for violating anti-trans laws prohibiting "inappropriate clothing." What made this raid different was that bar patrons and LGBTQ+ people in the neighborhood fought back, forcing police to retreat after the first night…
JANET(2023-05-27). U.S. national security veterans counter Ukraine war drive.iacenter.orgBy John Catalinotto May 22, 2023 On May 16 a full-page advertisement appeared in the New York Times. Under the headline "The U.S. should be a force for peace in the world," 15 veterans of the U.S. security apparatus endorsed an analysis of the war in Ukraine that confronted head-on the tidal wave of lies from the Biden administration and the corporate media. Protesters outside the White House, Washington, D.C., Jan. 27, 2022. The Eisenhower Media Network placed the ad. The EMN is an organization of veterans of the U.S. military, police and/or foreign policy establishment, who once served the state apparatus. In t…
JANET(2023-05-27). Wildfires threaten Indigenous First Nations lands.iacenter.orgBy K. James and Will Hodgkinson May 23, 2023 This month, wildfires continue to devastate Indigenous First Nations lands in the western part of so-called Canada. At least 91 fires have broken out, 25 of which authorities have admitted are out of control as of May 20. Over 964,000 acres of land have burned thus far. Wildfire burning on the K'atl'odeeche First Nation, 2023. (Photo: Matt Adams) Smoke from the fires has spread as far as the U.S. mid-Atlantic. In total, over 29,000 people have been evacuated over the past two weeks. A record-breaking heatwave in Canada and the Pacific Northwest — the result of th…
Johannes Burtscher, Grégoire P Millet, Martin Burtscher(2023-05-27). Correspondence] Reduced mortality in cooler surroundings.thelancet.comLungman and colleagues1 report health benefits of urban green infrastructure that were at least partly mediated by cooling. The authors estimate that increasing tree coverage to 30% per city would cool cities on average by 0 ∑4 ∞C, an effect associated with a 1 ∑8% reduction of premature deaths. This value corroborates previously reported relationships between cardiovascular mortality and ambient temperature—ie, a 3 ∑4% increase in deaths per 1 ∞C above average temperatures.2…
Julia Conley(2023-05-27). Congressman Pushes Bill to Block States' Discriminatory Property Ownership Bans.truthout.orgDays after a group of Chinese citizens sued Florida's government over its new law restricting Chinese citizens from purchasing property in the state, U.S. Rep. Al Green this week warned of a "proliferation" of such bans and unveiled federal legislation to prohibit them. The proposal would affirm that federal law, such as the Fair Housing Act, takes precedence over state bans restricting who can… |
Kathy Kelly(2023-05-27). War and Friendship in a Time of War.dissidentvoice.org Salman Rushdie once commented that those who are displaced by war are the shining shards that reflect the truth. With so many people fleeing wars and ecological collapse in our world today, and more to come, we need acute truth-telling to deepen our understanding and recognize the terrible faults of those who have caused so …
Kusai M Alsalhanie, Fatai Oluyadi(2023-05-27). Correspondence] An open letter from Syrian to Ukrainian war-displaced medical students.thelancet.comIn my fifth year of medical school, staying in Syria was no longer safe. Medical facilities, including teaching hospitals, were systematically targeted and health-care providers were detained, tortured, and subsequently killed. The theme of those days was waiting for the unknown. I spent every minute preparing my mind for the worst. In the recollection of the why, when, and how, the recurring memory was the moment when I was forced to leave the only home I had ever known. The theme thereafter became foreignness.
Luis Linares Petrov(2023-05-27). Russia aims at deepening cooperation with Türkiye.plenglish.com/feed/Moscow, May 27 (Prensa Latina) Russia hopes to continue developing a mutually beneficial cooperation with Türkiye after the general elections in that nation, Yuri Pilipson, Fourth European Director of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs asserted.
Luis Linares Petrov(2023-05-27). Angolan organizations address Africa's challenges.plenglish.comLuanda, May 27 (Prensa Latina) The celebration of the Africa Day on May 25th led to analyses in Angola over the economic problems of the continent and the desires for social justice.
Luis Linares Petrov(2023-05-27). Cuban hero conducts extensive work program in Laos.plenglish.comVientiane, May 27 (Prensa Latina) The Hero of the Republic of Cuba and national coordinator of the Committees for the Defense of the Revolution (CDR), Gerardo Hernandez, is continuing his visit to Laos, where he is carrying out an extensive work program.
Luis Linares Petrov(2023-05-27). Democratic Youth will march against US blockade of Cuba.plenglish.comHavana, May 27 (Prensa Latina) Delegations of the World Federation of Democratic Youth (WFDY) will lead a caravan in Havana against the blockade imposed by the United States on Cuba.
Luis Linares Petrov(2023-05-27). Global solidarity event in Lebanon: Palestine is the cause of all.plenglish.comThe participants of the event discussed the confrontation with the ambitions of the West and the United States, the centrality of the Palestinian cause and the urgency of moving towards a multipolar order. | The positions of solidarity towards Palestine on the part of intellectuals, popular communicators, academics and journalists focused on strengthening unity, rejecting normalization of relations with Israel, and demanding greater condemnation from the international community. | Lisandro Brusco, militant of the Movimiento Amplio de Izquierda-Rosario of Argentina, stressed the need to strengthen the resistance…
Luis Linares Petrov(2023-05-27). Participants of G20 meeting in India debate on combating corruption.plenglish.comNew Delhi, May 27 (Prensa Latina) The second meeting of the G20 Working Group, held in Rishikesh, ended with agreements on enhancing the effectiveness of the authorities responsible for preventing and combating corruption.
Luis Linares Petrov(2023-05-27). Russia believes that West is pushing Ukraine into a counteroffensive.plenglish.comThe Deputy Foreign Minister stressed in an interview with the TASS news agency that this pressure on Ukraine clearly demonstrates that the masters of the Kiev regime and the president himself, Vladimir Zelensky, are indifferent to the fate of the country and its inhabitants. | Galuzin added that the West is determined to continue the conflict with Russia "to the last Ukrainian", and that is why the (Western) media has been speculating for several months on the topic of a possible counteroffensive by the Armed Forces of Ukraine. | "The United States wants to prolong the conflict in Ukraine as long as possible and…
Luis Linares Petrov(2023-05-27). Russia launches Kondor-FKA No.1 civilian satellite.plenglish.comMoscow, May 27 (Prensa Latina) The Kondor-FKA No.1 civilian radar observation satellite was launched from the Vostochni cosmodrome on a Soyuz-2.1a carrier rocket and reached its orbit as planned, the Russian Space Agency Roscosmos reported.
Luis Linares Petrov(2023-05-27). Vietnam sets up preservation centers for rare medicines.plenglish.comHanoi, May 27 (Prensa Latina) The Vietnamese Ministry of Health is urgently setting up three to six conservation centers for rare and limited-supply medicines, according to sources from the sector.
Martin Hacthoun(2023-05-27). PDVSA and Chevron advance negotiations on oil production.plenglish.comThe meeting, held on Friday, was attended by the president of the US multinational oil company, Javier La Rosa, and his team, and served to "advance in the strengthening of oil production", the head of Empresa Petróleos de Venezuela wrote on Twitter. | On December 2, the Government of the Bolivarian Republic and the US company signed important contracts that gave continuity to the operations and oil production of that company in the South American nation. | The agreements, framed in the Constitution of the Venezuelan Republic and the laws that govern the national oil industry, were aimed at continuing with produc…
Masoud Mozafari(2023-05-27). Correspondence] Science in Iran: a victim of political turmoil.thelancet.comIran boasts a rich and illustrious history of scientific accomplishments that have made substantial contributions to various fields. Nevertheless, in the past few decades, the nation has encountered notable obstacles that have hindered progress in numerous areas, particularly in higher education. One of the earliest challenges occurred during the Islamic Revolution in 1979, with negative effects on higher education, including the closure of universities, purge of professors and students, Islamisation of the curriculum, gender segregation policies, and the brain drain of intellectuals leaving the country.
Megan O'Matz(2023-05-27). 10 Years After Corey Stingley's Death, His Family Is Still Fighting for Justice.truthout.orgWhen the clerk at VJ's Food Mart confronted Corey Stingley, the 16-year-old handed over his backpack. Inside were six hidden bottles of Smirnoff Ice, worth $12, and the clerk began pulling them out one by one. Stingley watched, then pivoted and quickly moved toward the door, empty-handed. But there would be no escape for the unarmed teen in the light blue hoodie. Three customers… |
mforinoco(2023-05-27). The Ecuador of Guillermo Lasso.orinocotribune.comBy Tanya Wadhwa — May 27, 2023 | During Lasso's two years in office, Ecuador has registered the highest annual inflation of the decade, the highest rate of homicide in seven years, mass migration, and unprecedented drug-related activities. | On Wednesday morning, May 17, Ecuadorian President Guillermo Lasso
mforinoco(2023-05-27). The Experience of Nicaragua in Managing the Covid Pandemic.orinocotribune.com By Coleen Littlejohn — May 27, 2023 | Nicaragua, the third poorest country in Latin America, has a population of approximately 6.7 million people but has the most extensive and well-equipped public health system in Central America. Since 2018, Nicaragua has had a pharmaceutical plant with the capacity to produce 12 million influenza vaccines per year and plans to produce antiviral drugs, such as Interferon Alfa/2B, and Covid vaccines. The National Reference Diagnostic Center is one of the pioneer laboratories of molecular biology in Latin America, second in the region. Recently, the government inaugurated th…
Michael Arria(2023-05-27). PayPal Upholds Its Discriminatory Ban on Palestinians Amid Pressure Campaign.truthout.orgPayPal has upheld its ban on Palestinians living in the occupied territories. While Palestinians in the occupied West Bank are prohibited from using the service, Israeli settlers are allowed to use the digital payment platform. The company's decision comes days after eleven Democratic House members called on PayPal to expand its services to Palestinians. The letter was delivered at the company's… |
Olga Peterson(2023-05-27). Former Serb Prime Minister Zoran Djindjic's 2003 Murder Remains Unsolved.covertactionmagazine.comSuspicion lingers that he was killed with the assistance of the CIA or other Western intelligence services when he began to question U.S. regional designs in the aftermath of the 1990s Balkan Wars. The right of humanitarian intervention, if it exists as a category in international law, is premised on the 'good faith' of those …
Oraily Madruga Rios(2023-05-27). Hillary Rodham Clinton to speak at meeting in Barcelona.plenglish.comBarcelona, May 27 (Prensa Latina) Former US Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Rodham Clinton will speak at a political meeting in this city on the 50th anniversary of CIDOB.
Paul Haeder(2023-05-27). Luddite, or Cantankerous, or Naysayer, or Devil's Advocate, Backward, or …dissidentvoice.org Photo: Ludd, drawn here in 1812, was the fictitious leader of numerous real protests. Granger Collection, New York. The question is, To be or not to be or not to be … (from Hamlet, spoken by Hamlet) To be, or not to be, that is the question: Whether 'tis nobler in the mind to suffer The …
Philip Ball(2023-05-27). Perspectives] A call for an integrated biology.thelancet.comNobel laureate biologist Paul Nurse described cells as "the basic unit of life": biology's atom, the smallest entity that is uncontroversially alive. As oncologist and bestselling author Siddhartha Mukherjee explains in The Song of the Cell: An Exploration of Medicine and the New Human, a great deal of medicine comes down to a quest to understand how human cells function and malfunction, individually and collectively in tissues, organs, and bodies. He concurs with the 19th-century pioneer of cell theory Rudolf Virchow that at root all disease should be understood as disease of cells.
Prof. Claudia von Werlhof(2023-05-27). Global WAR-NING! Geoengineering Is Wrecking Our Planet and Humanity.globalresearch.caWorld leaders are meeting in Glasgow at COP-26. All eyes are now on "the imminent dangers of CO2 and greenhouse gas emissions". The "climate emergency" is a timely instrument of propaganda used to distract people from questioning "the real crisis", namely the Covid-19 "plandemic".
Ralph Nader(2023-05-27). Inverted Corporate Capitalism: Blocking Their Owner-Shareholders.dissidentvoice.org It is the season of annual shareholder meetings for giant corporations when CEOs go through the motions of elections for their Board of Directors and approval of other resolutions. People who own stock in General Motors (GM) receive the "GM Meeting Information" in an envelope emblazoned with this disingenuous message: "Your Voice/Your Vote/Be Heard. Every …
Rania Khalek(2023-05-27). How China's Rise Has the Middle East Declaring Independence from US, w/ Ali Abunimah.thealtworld.comIt's a new era of global power dynamics where countries sometimes have the option to say no to the U.S. Nowhere is this more apparent than in the Middle East. | Almost 12 years after being kicked out of the Arab League, Syria has been welcomed back into the fold by many of the U.S.-allied countries that tried to destroy it. | All this time Israel was banking on normalization with Saudi Arabia and the opposite happened, with China overseeing a Saudi peace deal with Iran. | Why? What does this multipolarity mean for the region? And how might it impact Palestine and the broader resistance axis? | To discuss this and…
Red Pepper.(2023-05-27). Britain's Broken Food System.popularresistance.orgMultimillionaire food-writer Jamie Oliver has some advice for the one in five households, including 9.3 million adults and 4 million children currently experiencing food insecurity in the UK: check out his £1 Wonder website for 'thrifty tips, helpful hacks and delicious recipes that won't blow the budget'. Mind you, the energy costs are not included, access to white goods like a freezer is assumed, and you will need to put aside 2 hours and 40 minutes to cook your spag-bol. Even the BBC are at it with a page on their website dedicated to £1 meals. | Like many other personalised responses to the spiral…
Rhoda Wilson(2023-05-27). Commonest Lies told by Climate Change Psychos.expose-news.comThe wild and reckless global warming fascists who claim that the world is getting hotter (or possibly colder) as a result of man's activities tell a great many lies. The same lies …
Richard Armitage(2023-05-27). Correspondence] Concerns about climate activism in clinical practice.thelancet.comI read with bewilderment the Comment by Cristina Richie and colleagues,1 in which the authors claim that "Physicians can be climate activists in their daily clinical practice", and suggest means by which they can act as such through alterations to their prescribing behaviour. Each of these suggestions is so misaligned from the realities of contemporary clinical practice, and fundamentally at odds with the prioritisation of patients' health, that they are deeply concerning and entirely discrediting to the medical community.
Richard Horton(2023-05-27). Comment] Offline: China—what is to be done?thelancet.comFormer UK Prime Minister Liz Truss used the word "threat" nine times during her speech in Taiwan last week. She was talking about China. Truss described the Chinese Government as a "tyranny" that sought "to gain power on the global stage". She insisted that western nations must end dialogue with China since the "globalist model" had failed. Instead, she argued, we needed to recognise that China and the West were engaged in "the most consequential struggle of our time", in which western countries must use "hard power" for "meaningful deterrence".
Rick Rozoff(2023-05-27). Serbian army on highest combat readiness, moved to Kosovo border. NATO blamed.antibellum679354512.wordpress.comB92May 26, 2023 Vuƒçiƒá signed the order: Serbian Army was put on the highest level of combat readiness President of Serbia and Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, Aleksandar Vuƒçiƒá, signed an order to raise the combat readiness of the Serbian Armed Forces. The President of Serbia and Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, Aleksandar …
Roger Stoll(2023-05-27). The US and Never-ending War.dissidentvoice.org John Rachel, in his book The U.S. and Perpetual War: Interviews and Commentary (Independently published, May 16, 2023, available at Peace Dividend/Books and Amazon) has compiled a unique, concise and astonishingly compelling collection of leading left, liberal, conservative and heterodox thinkers each answering the same fifteen precisely composed questions. The questions concern the current nature …
Ruth Kutalek, Syed Masud Ahmed, David Kaawa-Mafigiri, Tamara Giles-Vernick(2023-05-27). Correspondence] Community engagement: learning from low-income countries.thelancet.comWe welcome Winnie Byanyima and colleagues'1 comment on community pandemic response emphasising the importance of community-led efforts for pandemic prevention, preparedness, and response, and highlighting the central role of social sciences in achieving this goal. Indeed, multiple actors involved in epidemic response have advocated involving communities, stakeholders, and civil society organisations in epidemic response efforts,2 particularly because top-down interventions cannot tackle underlying structural shortcomings that lead to distrust, rumours, and non-compliance.
Samir Shaheen-Hussain, Alisa Lombard, Suzy Basile(2023-05-27). Perspectives] Confronting medical colonialism and obstetric violence in Canada.thelancet.comOn Sept 28, 2020, just moments before her death, 37-year-old Joyce Echaquan sent a message to her family via Facebook Live, expressing her distress about treatment administered by hospital staff at an emergency department in Joliette, QC, Canada. She had been admitted there a few days earlier with severe abdominal pain. Echaquan was entitled to respectful, dignified care. Instead, capturing health-care workers treating her disdainfully with slurs and taunts based on degrading stereotypes of Indigenous women, Echaquan's live-stream video made headlines worldwide, exposing the racist and sexist violence Indigenous…
scorinoco(2023-05-27). Uruguay: It Is Time for Self-Criticism.orinocotribune.comBy María Landi — May 19, 2023 | On May 15, the 75th anniversary of Nakba, the ethnic cleansing that destroyed Palestine and established the State of Israel on its ruins was commemorated with events, marches and activities around the world, including in Latin America. In Uruguay, however, the date went unnoticed in institutions and civil society [1]. It is a paradox that in Uruguay, May is the Month of Memory, and that this year marks the 50th anniversary of the civic-military coup, and at the same time, in Uruguay the Nakba continues to be, three-quarters of a century later, a memory denied, silenced, ignore…
Sean A Kidd, Luiz A C Galvao, Shakoor Hajat, Mariya Bezgrebelna, Kwame McKenzie(2023-05-27). Correspondence] Shelter is key to delivering on COP27 commitments.thelancet.comAs detailed in the Lancet Countdown on health and climate change,1 the risks of climate change for human health are profound, and internationally coordinated efforts (eg, the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change [UNFCCC]) are essential to the response. The most noteworthy outcome of the 27th session of the Conference of the Parties of the UNFCCC (COP27), held in November, 2022, was the commitment to addressing loss and damage associated with climate change. Specifically, direction was given to address disproportionate losses and damages incurred to "the most vulnerable populations and the ecosystems on which…
Shane Burley(2023-05-27). Abortion Clinic Defense Needs to Be Seen as a Key Part of Anti-Fascism.truthout.orgClinic defense has been a crucial part of left-wing social movements since Roe v. Wade affirmed the constitutional right to abortion in in 1973. The effort to defend clinics against an increasingly violent anti-abortion movement was where incredibly broad coalitions could be built to unite various ideological tendencies behind one clear goal: blocking far right demonstrators to make the clinic… |
Staff(2023-05-27). Conozca sobre el parkour, relacionado con la gimnasia y "parecido a ser bombero" (+Fotos y Video).cubadebate.cu"El principal uso en la filosofía del parkour es ser fuerte, para ser útil. Principalmente, se utiliza para escapar de una situación de peligro o para ayudar a alguien que lo esté. Es parecido a ser bombero. Hay que estar en una gran forma física para poder llegar a lugares que serían prácticamente inalcanzables para alguien sin preparación, y hacerlo en el menor tiempo posible".
Staff(2023-05-27). øCuáles son las tasas vigentes en el mercado cambiario cubano este sábado 27 de mayo?cubadebate.cuCon el objetivo de mantener a sus lectores informados, Cubadebate comparte las tasas de cambio para diferentes divisas extranjeras vigentes este sábado 27 de mayo de 2023 en el mercado cambiario del país. Estas tasas son las establecidas por el Banco Central de Cuba (BCC) y las casas de cambio (Cadeca) para las operaciones de canje y recanje de moneda.
Staff(2023-05-27). El tiempo: Chubascos y tormentas eléctricas en la tarde en gran parte del país.cubadebate.cuAmanecerá parcialmente nublado gran parte del país y nublado en ocasiones en la costa norte central con aisladas lluvias. Desde el mediodía se nublará en gran parte del territorio, con algunos chubascos y tormentas eléctricas en el interior y costa norte, los que serán más aislados en el resto del país.
Staff(2023-05-27). Huracanes de Mayabeque bajan intensidad pero siguen en la cima de la Serie de Béisbol.cubadebate.cuMayabeque se mostró improductivo y cedió hoy ante La Isla (6×4), pero mantuvo el liderazgo al caer las cortinas de las undécimas subseries particulares en la 62 Serie Nacional de Béisbol. De visita en el estadio Cristóbal Labra, de Nueva Gerona, los Huracanes del mentor Michael González no mostraron su buena productividad con el madero en ristre.
Staff(2023-05-27). Presidente cubano regresa a Santa Clara para intercambiar con el pueblo.cubadebate.cuEl mandatario cubano regresa a Santa Clara en su condición de Diputado al Parlamento Cubano para intercambiar con el pueblo en la base, visitar enclaves de interés socioeconómico y constatar cuánto se hace en esta provincia central para seguir sorteando retos inmensos y hacer de 2023, un año mejor.
Staff(2023-05-27). China builds global alternative as US-led financial order decays.geopoliticaleconomy.com To analyze how China is building a global alternative as the US-led neoliberal financial order decays, political economists Radhika Desai and Michael Hudson are joined by economic geographer Mick Dunford. You can find more episodes of Geopolitical Economy Hour here. Video Podcast Transcript RADHIKA DESAI: Hello and welcome to the 10th Geopolitical Economy Hour, the fortnightly …
Staff(2023-05-27). Washington Authorizes 4 Oil Corporations to Pay Taxes in Venezuela (+OFAC).orinocotribune.comThe US Department of Treasury authorized four US oil corporations operating in Venezuela to pay taxes to the Venezuelan government, an order which is in contrast to the repeated declaration of the US government of not paying the government of President Nicolás Maduro or giving resources to it. | The
Staff(2023-05-27). The illuminating influence of Eric Huntley.peoplesdispatch.org When I sat down with Eric Huntley on 13 April 2023 it was under the auspice of interviewing him about the new community garden that he has established—along with filmmaker and organizer Sukant Chandan—in the London borough of Ealing, just minutes away from where he and his wife, Jessica Huntley, ran their bookshop and publishing …
Staff(2023-05-27). Letters to the Canary: are conspiracy theorists part of the 'Left', Universal Credit, and rich people.thecanary.coThe Canary is excited to share the latest edition of our letters page. This is where we publish people's responses to the news, politics, or anything else they want to get off their chest. We've now opened the letters page up so anyone can submit a contribution. As always, if you'd like to subscribe to the Canary — starting …
Taylor Giorno(2023-05-27). Pro-DeSantis Super PAC to Inherit Millions, Circumventing Campaign Finance Laws.truthout.orgFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis is expected to kick off his long-anticipated presidential announcement on Wednesday evening backed by a super PAC flush with tens of millions of dollars from the Republican's old state-level PAC. Never Back Down, a pro-DeSantis super PAC, told the New York Times that more than $80 million of its $200 million budget would be transferred from DeSantis' old state-level PAC. |
The Lancet(2023-05-27). Editorial] Childhood as a commodity: ending child labour.thelancet.comChildren continue to be exposed to physical harm and denied education while toiling for long hours in the world's wealthiest nations. Children as young as 12 and 13 years have been engaged in labour involving midnight shifts, dangerous machinery, and punishing physical demands across industries supplying some of the USA's largest corporations according to a harrowing New York Times investigation. Most had migrated, unaccompanied, from central America. Uncertain of their immigration status and some indebted to traffickers, many considered dangerous labour safer than deportation.
thecommunists(2023-05-27). Caleb Maupin and Harpal Brar: Chinese Revolution 2: The PLA and WW2.thecommunists.orgIn this second part of a wide-ranging discussion on the Chinese Revolution, Harpal Brar and Caleb Maupin continue in their assessment of the struggle between the Communist Party of China and the Kuomintang (KMT). ***** Continuing directly on from the first part of their discussion on the Chinese Revolution, our commentators look at the early …
Udani Samarasekera(2023-05-27). World Report] Diagnostics get global recognition.thelancet.comA raft of new recommendations on diagnostics, including establishing national strategies and adopting lists of essential diagnostics, have been welcomed by experts. Udani Samarasekera reports.
unitedEditor(2023-05-27). The CHP's dangerous plan for Syria.unitedworldint.comKemal Kƒ±lƒ±àßdaroƒülu, the leader of the Republican People's Party (CHP), who is Erdoƒüan's rival in the run-off Turkish presidential elections, is now frequently emphasizing the refugee issue in his speeches. Kƒ±lƒ±àßdaroƒülu states that they will send the refugees back thanks to the money promised by the EU and through an agreement with the Syrian state. …
Vijay Prashad, Tricontinental: Institute For Social Research.(2023-05-27). Group Of Seven Should Finally Be Shut Down.popularresistance.orgDuring the May 2023 Group of Seven (G7) summit, the leaders of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States visited the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum, near where the meeting was held. Not doing so would have been an act of immense discourtesy. Despite many calls for an apology from the US for dropping an atomic bomb on a civilian population in 1945, US President Joe Biden has demurred. Instead, he wrote in the Peace Memorial guest book: 'May the stories of this museum remind us all of our obligations to build a future of peace'. | Apologies, amplified by the tensions of our t…
WSWS(2023-05-27). Berlin police open criminal investigation aimed at silencing Roger Waters.wsws.orgThe State Security Department at the Berlin State Criminal Police Office has announced that a criminal investigation has been initiated against Roger Waters for "incitement of hatred" for dressing in a Nazi-like uniform during his recent concerts in the capital city of Germany.
Yuri Rubtsov(2023-05-27). History: Hitler was Financed by the Federal Reserve and the Bank of England.globalresearch.caNote to readers: please click the share buttons above | feature image: Hitler, Schacht and Prescott Bush | First published by Global Research in May 2016, Minor edits by Global Research. Title as in the original. | Incisive historical analysis. | From World War …
Zaher Nahle(2023-05-27). Expanding Use of Primates in Drug Testing Is a Threat to Public Health.truthout.orgBetween 2000 and 2020, an estimated 482,000 primates were imported into the U.S. to be experimented on in testing laboratories. All the while, pharmaceutical drug development has been mired in serious challenges, particularly during the animal-heavy research stages known as preclinical phases. Now, a series of supply chain disruptions have created a shortage of primates for laboratory testing use. |
California is seeking to become the first state in the U.S. to pay reparations to its African-American residents over the systematic discrimination and mistreatment of the people. A reparations task force has been studying ways in which California can compensate its African-American residents, with …
On Sunday, 22 May, Toronto 4 Palestine, together with Montreal 4 Palestine, Neturei Karta International and the Samidoun Palestinian Prisoner Solidarity Network, organized the "Walk Against Israel" to challenge the "Walk for Israel", a Zionist, pro-apartheid event that takes place annually in Toronto. Participants spoke out against Zionist crimes in occupied Palestine. They emphasized their …
Protests by British university economic students against neo-classical economics highlight the notion that economic education is dominated by theories that defy practical applications and applications that cannot predict, prevent, and ameliorate periodic crises. Students learn economics from unverified and outdated theories, many contradicting one another, which leads to a confused understanding of the discipline and …
A grassroots organization is building a new model for the production and distribution of food based on mutuality.
A recent NBC News poll found that 70 percent of U.S. voters don't want Joe Biden to recontest the presidency next year. Sixty percent feel likewise about Donald Trump.
The recent Colorado River water deal reached between the three lower basin states of California, Arizona and Nevada is being celebrated by the corporate media as "historic," although final approval by the Department of Interior is still pending.
Britain's mainstream media, its Army and the Israel lobby all combined to ensure Jeremy Corbyn did not become prime minister, a new book argues.
Join us on Wednesday, May 31 for an online event to Free Walid Daqqah! Walid Daqqah is a Palestinian political prisoner, intellectual and freedom fighter suffering from a rare cancer who requires freedom to receive proper treatment after years of medical neglect in Zionist prisons. Hear from: Sanaa Salameh, the wife of Walid Daqqah with Charlotte …
As lawmakers push through the bipartisan deal to raise the debt limit, it is being called a "dirty debt ceiling deal" by opponents because it includes language meant to speed completion of the Mountain Valley Pipeline. The controversial $6.6 billion pipeline would go through Virginia and West Virginia and carry 2 billion cubic feet of fracked gas across more than a thousand streams and wetlands in Appalachia. Over 750 frontline communities and environmental justice organizations oppose its construction, but the project has long had the backing of powerful West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin, the biggest…
New Hampshire lawmakers removed a historical marker honoring the communist, feminist and labor organizer Elizabeth Gurley Flynn just two weeks after its installation in Concord.
In just a few months, the United States may experience a labor struggle the scale of which has not been seen in over 25 years.
We hosted a Working People live show at The Real News Network studio in Baltimore on May 18. In this panel discussion, co-hosted by Max and Baltimore writer and editor Rebekah Kirkman, we speak with a diverse panel of worker-organizers from around the city about their respective struggles to unionize their workplaces, what being in a union …
The organization Self-determination for Austria called for a vigil on June 1 at 5 p.m. local time at the Ballhausplatz in Vienna, issuing this statement. Translation: John Catalinotto. Call for a vigil June 1, 2023, to defend Austrian neutrality. Alexander Van der Bellen is the Austrian president. President Alexander Van . . . | 
A recent Washington Post analysis of book challenges in the U.S. gave the book-banning draconian hate group Moms for Liberty (M4L) the white-glove treatment. Demonstrators outside Moms for Liberty summit in Tampa, Florida in 2022. On May 23,…
Writers Guild-East (WGAE) strikers and their supporters from Boston-area unions, recently organized Boston University graduate and residence-life workers, and graduates in red caps and gowns — more than 1,000 people — converged on BU's commencement May 21. The target of their anger: the union-busting commencement speaker, David Zaslav, CEO of . . . | 
May is Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month and to commemorate the contributions and long history of this community of Americans, a special center in San Francisco is paying tribute to some unsung historical heroes. In the 1860's, under backbreaking conditions, up to twenty thousand …
Graduate Employees Organization Local 3550 (GEO) are entering their ninth week on strike at the University of Michigan (UM), marking the longest strike in the union's history. At the bargaining table, UM has continued to offer the same insufficient proposals that led workers to strike in the first place.
NEW ORLEANS—Coalition of Black Trade Unionists (CBTU) President Terry Melvin, keynoting CBTU's 2023 Convention last week, its 52nd, called out the danger of a "racist, anti-democratic America" that wants to see Black and Brown people "eradicated from stories about America's less than perfect self." "Bring it on!" Melvin declared, speaking of the need to prevent …
NEW ORLEANS—With a few reservations about his age, Coalition of Black Trade Unionists convention delegates agree with CBTU President Terry Melvin that Democratic President Joe Biden will be the nominee again next year, and they agree CBTU should support him. Georgia AFL-CIO President Yvonne Brooks crisply summarized why Biden, who seeks a second term, still …
Samidoun Vancouver joined with the Palestinian Youth Movement, Canada Palestine Association, Solidarity for Palestinian Human Rights UBC and the International League of People's Struggle to commemorate the ongoing Nakba since 1948 on Sunday, 14 May 2023. Hundreds participated in a mass popular march from the Vancouver Art Gallery in the center of downtown to the …
Jeff Sharlet has been studying and reporting on far-right movements in the US for decades, but something feels different now. From Waco and Ruby Ridge in the '90s to the 2014 Bundy family standoff with the federal government in Nevada, from the rise of Donald Trump to the "martyrdom" of Ashli Babbitt, who was shot and killed raiding the Capitol on Jan. 6, from the overturning of Roe v. Wade to COVID-19, from the Q-Anon conspiracy to the veneration of vigilantes like Kyle Rittenhouse, new and long-brewing currents of rightwing rage and resentment are converging to change the American political landscape in w…
