(2021-12-08). The United States pushes Russia to the brink of war, then cries "wolf" mronline.org 
The Russians have plainly said that they deem the Ukrainian government to be U.S-controlled, not a free agent, and they hold Washington directly responsible for whatever may happen on the ground in their neighborhood.
(2021-12-08). The age of imperialism is not over—but we can end it. mronline.org 
Capitalist accumulation has always depended on cheap labor and resources extracted from the Global South. To end this violence we need a post-capitalist transition—otherwise, as climate breakdown accelerates, the ceaseless search for profit will drive us further into barbarism.
(2021-12-08). A Strong Economic Case for Federal Investment in Universal Preschool. inequality.org
(2021-12-08). How Do We Fix Abusive Donor-Advised Funds? inequality.org
(2021-12-08). After a Year-Long Strike, Indian Farmers Score a Big Win. inequality.org
(2021-12-08). Chilean Senate Approves Same-Sex Marriage, Initiative One Step Away from Becoming Law. orinocotribune.com On Tuesday, December 7, the Chilean Senate voted in favor of marriage equality. For this to become law, the initiative still needs to complete a final step—approval in the Chamber of Deputies. The law has been expected for years by Chile's LGBTIQ+ community. | Currently, the only legal procedure in force in Chile, that can legally bind same-sex couples is the Civil Union Agreement, which was approved in 2015, and which grants all of the rights stipulated by marriage, except the possibility of adoption and the filiation rights for the children of same-sex couples. This will change if the new initiative becom…
(2021-12-08). The COVID-19 pandemic, the return of the class struggle and the tasks of the Socialist Equality Party in Germany. wsws.org The Socialist Equality Party, the German section of the International Committee of the Fourth International, held its party congress November 19—22. We publish here the resolution unanimously adopted by the delegates.
(2021-12-08). U.S. still grappling with racism and discrimination. america.cgtn.com 
NYC's segregated public school systems New York City has one of the most segregated public school systems in the country. The vast gap between rich and poor, and often different races, is reflected in classrooms from the most neglected to the best-funded. We look at …
(2021-12-08). Colombian company tries to solve the digital gap problem. america.cgtn.com 
With the world's rapid technological advancement, the deficits in education, especially in developing nations, will only get bigger and put future generations at greater socio-economic risk. One company is trying to help bridge the gap in Colombia. Find out more.
(2021-12-08). Unapologetic support for abortion rights must be a pillar of the Left. mronline.org 
This week the Supreme Court began hearing oral arguments on Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization—the case that will determine the fate of Mississippi's 15-week abortion ban, and more broadly, the fate of Roe v. Wade.
(2021-12-08). Dossier No. 47: New clothes, old threads: the dangerous right-wing offensive in Latin America. mronline.org 
The Western world lives in discontent. Progressive models have failed to maintain the levels of politicisation, mystique, capacity to question, transformative purpose, and possibilities of concrete changes for the masses.
(2021-12-08). Watch "Marx is Back", Episode 1: Bourgeois and Proletarians. mronline.org 
"Marx is Back" a mini-series about the Communist Manifesto is now on youtube. Subtitles available.
(2021-12-08). Why Amazon is terrified of Its U.S. workers unionizing. mronline.org 
Amazon continues to abuse its warehouse workers, both in its day-to-day treatment of them and in its thuggish, law-breaking campaign to prevent unionization in the U.S.
(2021-12-08). Cornel West on Frantz Fanon, one of the great revolutionary intellectuals of the 20th century. mronline.org 
"Decolonization implies the urgent need to thoroughly challenge the colonial situation."
(2021-12-07). The Ukraine: The USA is responsible of the escalation, and must stop it before provoking a world war. mronline.org 
Today, the Ukraine is not only the epicenter of a new cold war, but also one of the three most dangerous points on Earth, along with Iran and Taiwan, where a nuclear conflict could be ignited, leading to the end of mankind.
(2021-12-07). U.S. Vowed to Help Prevent New Variants by Closing Global Vaccine Gap, But Plan's Funding Is Stalled. democracynow.org 
As the Biden administration faces increased pressure to address global vaccine inequity, USAID administrator Samantha Power announced a plan Monday for the United States to spend an additional $400 million to help increase vaccine access internationally. The move came days after Vanity Fair revealed a $2.5 billion plan to thwart Omicron-like variants has been stalled inside the Biden administration. We speak with reporter Katherine Eban, who broke the story, and says vaccines are piling up in countries that lack the health infrastructure to distribute them quickly. "The problem is shifting from not enough doses t…
(2021-12-07). Vaccine imperialism: a global threat. mronline.org 
Leaving a vast section of the world's population unvaccinated can only create the basis for the virus to spread and mutate, argues John Clarke…
(2021-12-07). Bubblehead Paid $450K to Be Snoop Dogg's Metaverse Neighbor as Imaginary Real Estate Prices Soar. moguldom.com Somebody in the metaverse really wants to meet Snoop Dogg in 'imaginary life.' An NFT collector recently paid nearly $450,000 to be the hip-hop icon and entrepreneur's online neighbor. According to Decrypt — Snoop is collaborating with The Sandbox, a decentralized metaverse game on Ethereum — to create the Snoopverse, which encompasses virtual lots and …
(2021-12-07). #NoMore censorship of Africa's roving digital Army of Peace. mronline.org 
The removal of Twitter accounts advocating for peace in the Horn of Africa shows the connection between the state and big tech companies. Freedom of speech is an illusion when communications are controlled by corporations which follow governmental dictates.
(2021-12-07). As World Confronts Omicron Variant, Top 8 Pfizer & Moderna Investors Make $10 Billion in a Week. democracynow.org 
The eight top Pfizer and Moderna shareholders made over $10 billion last week when their stock holdings skyrocketed after the discovery of the new Omicron variant. This comes as global public health advocates warn the world will keep seeing more coronavirus variants unless wealthy nations and vaccine manufacturers do more to address vaccine inequity. "The companies that make the most are doing the least to share their technology," says Nick Dearden, director of Global Justice Now U.K., which is documenting Big Pharma's profits. "The priority is making enormous amounts of money for some of the richest people in th…
(2021-12-07). England And Wales's Police Bill Threatens Anyone With A Cause. popularresistance.org Just over a year ago, disturbing reports began trickling out: the British government was preparing an attack on the right to protest in England and Wales. The right through which we won many of the things we take for granted today — from voting rights to marriage equality — which allows all of us to stand up against injustice. Now we know the government is taking a sledgehammer to this right, smashing everyone's ability to stand up to power. | In February, we at Liberty obtained proof that a bill was coming that intended to retain lockdown-like restrictions on our protest rights. Throughout the pandem…
(2021-12-07). Rally held in Sydney against Morrison government's push to dilute LGBT+ rights. peoplesdispatch.org Activists have opposed the conservative Liberal-National coalition government's attempts to push through the Religious Discrimination Bill that dilutes the existing anti-discrimination protections for LGBTQ+ individuals in faith-based schools and institutions…
(2021-12-07). Most children's classic books are 'sexist' & 'racist' — study. rt.com 
The majority of popular children's books should be removed from shelves, as they are "outdated," "sexist," "racist," and written from a "white male" perspective, a new study suggests. | "The world represented in children's books reflects predominantly middle class, heterosexual, male heroes and characters," reads the report of Dr Helen Adam and Laurie Harper from Edith Cowan University in Western Australia. | According to the research, published recently in The Australian Educational Researcher, 90% of the books read in Australian and US day-care centers "promoted traditional, binary and stereotypical viewpoin…
(2021-12-07). How community schools are helping a hard-hit city dig out of tough times. nationofchange.org Rocked by vanishing industries and charter school expansions, Erie public schools are fighting back with a "transformative" education approach.
(2021-12-07). Education watchdog says nearly all children have fallen behind with education during pandemic. thecanary.co Nearly all children in England have fallen behind in their education and suffered as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, the Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills ( Chief inspector Amanda Spielman warned that many of the youngest children's progress and development "faltered" amid the pandemic, with some regressing in basic language…
(2021-12-07). Abya Yala Soberana: Expression of the Popular Sector. libya360.wordpress.com Ollantay Itzamná Moment of the spiritual invocation. International Encounter Abya Yala Sovereign Abya Yala from the Social Movements It was clear that the plurinational State is not enough, it is also necessary to transform the cultural imaginary of the citizens through educational processes that aim to create a conscious subject, capable of fighting for the…
(2021-12-07). Education Must Come First in Cameroon: Yasmine Sherif calls for an end to attacks on schools. moderndiplomacy.eu The future of humanity hangs in the balance. Acute threats of conflict, COVID-19, climate change, poverty, displacement, hunger and other factors are pushing millions more people — with children the most vulnerable and hardest hit — to the edge in humanitarian crises around the world. We can save humanity from these vast interconnected crises, including …
(2021-12-07). Solidarity march shows rising strength of student movement in Pakistan. peoplesdispatch.org The annual Student Solidarity March, which was held on November 26, sought the withdrawal of the ban against student unions, as well as the reversal of fee hikes and an increase in the education budget…
(2021-12-07). Online shooter raking in $5mn/day sees mass developer walkout. rt.com 
Amid rising revenues for the free-to-play battle royale shooter 'Call of Duty: Warzone', the company behind it has suddenly laid off 30% of its quality assurance (QA) department. This prompted studio employees to stage a walkout. | It's been nearly two years since the release of 'Warzone', which has proven to be one of the most popular online shooters in recent years. The revenue for the game has been steadily growing, with a reported $5.2 million in earnings per day. Additionally, an upcoming integration with the latest CoD installment, 'Vanguard', as well as a new and highly anticipated map, is expected to s…
(2021-12-07). Inciting hostility on basis of sex or gender should become hate crime — review. thecanary.co People who stir up hostility on the basis of sex or gender should be prosecuted for hate crimes in an attempt to combat the "growing threat" of extreme misogyny, the Law Commission has recommended. | Incel culture: | The legal review body said so-called "incel" culture — found among "involuntary celibate" people in an "overwhelmingly male online community" which believes society is defined by physical appearance — had the potential to lead to serious criminal offending. | Its 550-page report to the government contains 34 recommendations, and makes passing reference to the case of Jake Davis…
(2021-12-07). 'Any bystander is a coward or a traitor' — Frantz Fanon's revolutionary challenge. mronline.org 
From the end of May until a few days before Remembrance Day (November 11) flags at Canadian public buildings were flown at half-mast. This unusual occurrence was in recognition of the discovery of hundreds of unmarked graves containing the remains of Indigenous children on the sites of former Indian Residential Schools.
(2021-12-07). La tragica farsa del Summit per la democrazia. globalresearch.ca Il 9-10 dicembre il Presidente Biden ospiterà il ´Summit per la Democrazia ª che riunirà , in collegamento mondiale online, ´leader di governo, società civile e settore privato ª. | La lista degli invitati comprende 111 paesi. Tra questi 28 dei 30 membri della …
