jamanetwork(2023-06-20). Health Equity and Decentralized Trials.jamanetwork.comThis Viewpoint discusses the proliferation of decentralized clinical trials during the COVID-19 pandemic and the need for rigorous studies to inform whether decentralized approaches promote or prevent access to clinical trials for people facing health disparities.
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-06-21). Addressing cancer concerns in the LGBTQ+ community.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgDuring June, many cities and towns around the U.S. and the world celebrate and raise awareness of the LGBTQ+ community's accomplishments and the ongoing fight for equality and acceptance. When it comes to health, the LGBTQ+ community faces increased cancer concerns. Stigma and discrimination create barriers to health care, placing the LGBTQ+ community at heightened risk for certain forms of cancer. Being aware of cancer risks and finding ways to overcome these challenges can be lifesaving. Mayo…
Roosevelt Institute(2023-06-21). Capital in the 2020s (with Thomas Piketty).indybay.orgInequality is not an accident. It's not like the weather. It actually is being driven by the way capitalism is functioning. You know what we need? We need state intervention, we need government action, and we need that to be very, very, very big. That is when he proposes a policy that seems like it's common sense now, but at the time, the idea of a wealth tax of 2 percent sounds radical.
Sarah Anderson(2023-06-21). 55 Years After the Launch of the Poor People's Campaign, Taking Stock of Interlocking Injustices.inequality.orgRev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and other civil rights leaders launched a Poor People's Campaign in 1968 to tackle what he called the "Triplets of Evil" — systemic racism, poverty, and militarism. Fifty years later, activists revived this multi-racial fusion movement to carry on the fight against these injustices, as well as the growing …
Fight Back(2023-06-20). FRSO and other organizations demand Tallahassee become an LGBTQ+ sanctuary city.fightbacknews.orgTallahassee, FL – The Tallahassee District of the Freedom Road Socialist Organization (FRSO), Florida State University Students for a Democratic Society (SDS), and the Tallahassee Community Action Committee (TCAC) held a rally outside of the Leon County courthouse, June 17, to demand that Tallahassee become a sanctuary city for LGBTQ+ people. | Organizers are taking action to prevent the Tallahassee Police Department from arresting people based on gender identity when using public restrooms. | Activists have advocated for the city to allow drag performers to access any venue without discrimination. Furthermore, v…
Sharon Zhang(2023-06-20). Bernie Sanders Opens Probe Into Amazon's "Abysmal" Safety Record.truthout.orgSen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vermont) is launching a sweeping Senate investigation into Amazon's "abysmal" unsafe warehouse labor practices after reports have found for years that the company is a uniquely dangerous place to work. Sanders, the chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee, sent a letter to Amazon CEO Andy Jassy on Tuesday demanding that the company answer to… |
Ana Perdigón(2023-06-20). Biden's Inappropriate Behavior Toward Eva Longoria Draws Condemnation.orinocotribune.comSocial media users condemned US President Joe Biden's behavior toward actress Eva Longoria after he touched her inappropriately during a hug, leaving her visibly uncomfortable. | The uncomfortable situation occurred on Friday, June 16, during Longoria's visit to the White House to present her movie "Flamin' Hot." During the event, she was received by the US president who proceeded to give her an inappropriate hug. | During the greeting, Biden hugged Longoria, placing his hands on her back before moving them near her breast, causing evident discomfort for the actress and sparking criticism online. | Eva Longoria a…
Editor(2023-06-20). Discovering largest known U.S. slave auction.mronline.org Lauren Davila made a stunning discovery as a graduate student at the College of Charleston: an ad for a slave auction larger than any historian had yet identified, Jennifer Berry Hawes reports.
Editor(2023-06-20). False witnesses and sinister plots.mronline.org For months, mainstream media across the Western world—in particular English-language outlets based in the constituent members of the 'Five Eyes' global spying network—have been rabidly awash with terrifying news of secret "Chinese police stations" operating the world over.
Editor(2023-06-20). Haiti: Stop the destruction of a Nation.mronline.org Ever since the Haitian people successfully overthrew slavery and colonialism in 1804, they have been subjected to interventions and policies by the French and U.S. governments—from devastating "debt" collection to brutal military occupation, from coups to neocolonial puppet dictatorships—designed to destroy their existence as sovereign people, as an independent nation.
Ana Perdigón(2023-06-20). Biden's Inappropriate Behavior Toward Eva Longoria Draws Condemnation.orinocotribune.comSocial media users condemned US President Joe Biden's behavior toward actress Eva Longoria after he touched her inappropriately during a hug, leaving her visibly uncomfortable. | The uncomfortable situation occurred on Friday, June 16, during Longoria's visit to the White House to present her movie "Flamin' Hot." During the event, she was received by the US president who proceeded to give her an inappropriate hug. | During the greeting, Biden hugged Longoria, placing his hands on her back before moving them near her breast, causing evident discomfort for the actress and sparking criticism online. | Eva Longoria a…
Editor(2023-06-20). Discovering largest known U.S. slave auction.mronline.org Lauren Davila made a stunning discovery as a graduate student at the College of Charleston: an ad for a slave auction larger than any historian had yet identified, Jennifer Berry Hawes reports.
Editor(2023-06-20). False witnesses and sinister plots.mronline.org For months, mainstream media across the Western world—in particular English-language outlets based in the constituent members of the 'Five Eyes' global spying network—have been rabidly awash with terrifying news of secret "Chinese police stations" operating the world over.
Editor(2023-06-20). Haiti: Stop the destruction of a Nation.mronline.org Ever since the Haitian people successfully overthrew slavery and colonialism in 1804, they have been subjected to interventions and policies by the French and U.S. governments—from devastating "debt" collection to brutal military occupation, from coups to neocolonial puppet dictatorships—designed to destroy their existence as sovereign people, as an independent nation.
noreply(2023-06-20). Just Wanted To Remind You…smoothiex12.blogspot.com most normal people live by history, except for NYC "intellectual" elite and Western journos. People distill things into art. E.g. Soviet schoolchildren have this picture literally burned into their minds. This is from Soviet history text book–Milos Obilic kills Turkish Sultan.
Maximillian Alvarez(2023-06-20). Canada's labor movement faces an uphill climb.therealnews.com From May 8-12, the 30th Constitutional Convention of the Canadian Labour Congress took place in Montréal. Reporting for Working People and The Real News Network, Max attended the convention and spoke with a number of rank-and-file workers, organizers, and union officers about the state of the labor movement in Canada. | In Part 2 of our two-part dispatch from the CLC, we talk to: Nora Loreto, writer, editor, organizer, podcaster, co-host of Sandy and Nora Talk Politics with Sandy Hudson, and author of numerous books, including Spin Doctors: How Media and Politicians Misdiagnosed the COVID-19 Pandemic, and T…
ecns.cn(2023-06-21). Machinery SOEs boost business riding on BRI, global infra uptrend.ecns.cnChina Railway Construction Heavy Industry Corp Ltd, or CRCC Heavy Industry, is among such SOEs. The company is preparing a trip in July to deliver its latest micro tunnel boring machine, which was rolled out in May, to Thailand.
ecns.cn(2023-06-21). China's first underwater highway interchange is completed.ecns.cnThe construction of the main structure of the east artificial island of the Shenzhen-Zhongshan cross-sea link project was completed on Tuesday, marking the official formation of the country's first underwater expressway interchange.
teleSUR(2023-06-21). Norway Criticizes Israeli Settlement Construction in West Bank.telesurenglish.netOn Tuesday, the Norwegian government condemned the decision by the Israeli government to simplify the process of approving construction of new Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank. | RELATED: | "The international community stands united in its condemnation of the Israeli settlements. I strongly urge the Israeli authorities to halt and reverse settlement activity on occupied Palestinian land," Foreign Affairs Min…
Sharon Zhang(2023-06-20). Abbott Signs Bill Axing Construction Workers' Water Breaks Amid Record Heat.truthout.orgFar right Gov. Greg Abbott (R) signed a bill last week that nullifies local laws mandating water and heat breaks for construction workers as work-related heat deaths in the state are rising and temperatures are hitting record highs. The provision is part of a bill called the "Death Star bill" by its opponents, which nullifies a host of local regulations that enact additional protections for… |
Fight Back(2023-06-20). Chicago: Protest against racist legislation in Florida.fightbacknews.orgChicago, IL – At the Little Village Arch on Chicago's 26th Street, 25 people took to the streets, June 18, and made it known to our community that our action is needed, in response to Florida's anti-immigrant legislation. People shared stories of previous movements, spoke their truth, stopped traffic, gave literature to those passing, and were supported by the 25th ward alderman. | On March 14, in Florida, Senate Bill 1718 was introduced. This racist legislation could turn countless undocumented workers into felons. | After the bill was passed, images of vacant construction sites, and fruit and vegetable fields…
Peter Novak(2023-06-21). Who determines the rules of the "rules-based world order"?indybay.orgGermany, France, Italy, Japan, Canada, the United Kingdom and the United States – as well as the European Union with G7 observer status – that is the global West, for too long imagined that it was the world. In fact, colonialist exploitation and forced labor – in the case of Germany, also the Nazi policy of robbery – were the foundation of its power. But the world has changed.
Labor Video Project(2023-06-21). On 2023 Juneteenth, ILWU10 Closes N.Ca Ports & Makes Actor Danny Glover An Honorary Member.indybay.orgOn Juneteenth, ILWU Local 10 will close all ports in Northern California and make Danny Glover and honorary member of the Local. Retired ILWU Local 10 secretary treasurer Clarence Thomas talks about the history of Juneteenth and also the history of Danny Glover with the ILWU Local 10.
Staff(2023-06-21). Teamsters and the Class Struggle.soundcloud.comOn today's episode Brian Becker and Prof. Richard Wolff discuss UPS workers voting 97% for a strike for better conditions, better pay, and more full-time work. What does this militant vote among hundreds of thousands of UPS workers mean for the strength of the labor struggle? Professor Richard Wolff is an author & co-founder of …
Tanupriya Singh(2023-06-20). Socialist Party of Zambia President Fred M'membe Threatened with Arrest.towardfreedom.orgA warrant was issued June 15 against Socialist Party of Zambia President Fred M'membe, who alleged the police, in collaboration with ruling party cadre who had been drafted into government security, intended to abduct him. Peoples Dispatch reports.
David Miller, MintPress News.(2023-06-20). US And UK Government Propaganda Specialists Collaborated With Nazis.popularresistance.orgA MintPress investigation has found that a host of Western government officials, intelligence agents and assets have been directly involved in intimate collaboration with Nazi groups and individuals since at least 2014. This has included involvement in creating and operating the Nazi-run kill list in Ukraine, which MintPress revealed recently. | While Western media have belatedly been forced to concede that there are Nazi influences in Ukraine, many journalists have insisted that the visible fascist patches on uniforms are only there to troll Russians and that they are insignificant and a gift to Russian propagan…
Marc Steiner(2023-06-20). Shasta County is a new blueprint for neo-fascists nationwide.therealnews.com Shasta County, California has become a laboratory for far-right activists in search of power. The county has long been a Republic outpost in a blue state, but since the COVID-19 pandemic, local politics have taken a hard right turn. A recall election in 2022 swept a moderate Republican majority from the County Board of Supervisors in favor of a new class of extremists. Buoyed by popular discontent with mask mandates and school closures, Shasta's newly elected rulers have turned their sights on eliminating voting machines, purging "Critical Race Theory" and LGBTQ-friendly content from schools, and trying to…
Pavel López Lazo(2023-06-20). Obese workers may have lower labor productivity — Study.plenglish.comWashington, Jun 20 (Prensa Latina) Employees with overweight or obesity are more likely to develop weight-related comorbidities such as type 2 diabetes, hypertension, sleep apnea, cardiovascular disease, and cancer, which all contribute to lower work productivity. People with obesity may have lower work productivity due to increased risk of illness, contributing to increased costs for employers, according to industry-supported research being presented Saturday at ENDO 2023, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting, in Chicago, Ill.
Peoples Dispatch(2023-06-21). NUMSA leads Eskom workers to victory.peoplesdispatch.orgThe National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (NUMSA) has struck a deal with Eskom, the public electric company securing better wages, housing allowance and a lump sum payment for the workers…
Dianne Mathiowetz(2023-06-21). Week of action demands STOP COP CITY!workers.org Stop Cop City Solidarity has called a Week of Action for June 24-July 1, beginning with a kickoff barbecue and continuing with multiple protests throughout Atlanta. The call to action states in part: "We must continue to uplift the spirit of our beloved comrade Tortuguita, who was murdered in cold . . . |
Gloria Rubac(2023-06-21). Abolitionists celebrate Juneteenth in Houston.workers.org Texas Death Penalty Abolition Movement activists participated in the 10th Annual Acres Homes Juneteenth Parade on June 17, with signs and banners on a truck and a shiny red jeep. Activists spoke on a sound system to the hundreds lining West Montgomery Road in Northwest Houston. Texas Death Penalty Abolition . . . |
Joe Piette(2023-06-21). Incarcerees organize unprecedented seminar against life sentences.workers.org For some Pennsylvania state legislators, incarcerated people belong in prison, no questions asked. "Lock 'em up and throw away the key," as the reactionary saying goes. State policies that sustain the mass incarceration of Black and Brown people and members of impoverished communities hinge on people not seeing the hidden . . . |
Vince Quiles(2023-06-21). Legalizing weed hasn't fixed all cannabis workers' problems—can unionizing?therealnews.com Legalizing pot has opened the floodgates to a new multibillion dollar industry in multiple states. But where there are high profits, there's often high exploitation. The experience of unionized cannabis delivery drivers and warehouse workers who belong to
WSWS(2023-06-20). Unite calls off strike action at Arriva London North.wsws.orgWorkers can expect the same merry-go-round of divided strikes, cancelled actions and endless pay offer ballots year after year—getting poorer in real terms all the while—until they begin to take action into their own hands.
WSWS(2023-06-20). Workers Struggles: The Americas.wsws.orgMiners have walked off the job at Mexico's largest gold mine while 11,000 grocery workers in Canada, members of Unifor, face upcoming contract expirations.
Joelle Fishman(2023-06-20). Connecticut group home workers end strike but continue struggle against poverty.peoplesworld.org HARTFORD, Conn.—While their struggle to end poverty continues, group home and day program members of SEIU 1199NE agreed to new contracts at six agencies, ending a weeks-long strike. The new contracts cover the next two years, starting on July 1, 2023, with an option to reopen negotiations after the first year. Direct care providers will …
WSWS(2023-06-21). Biden kicks off reelection bid with "America First" speech to trade union bureaucrats.wsws.orgThe principles of "Bidenomics" are virtually identical to Trump's pledge to "Make America Great Again," with two exceptions: Biden ties his program to support for war against Russia as well as China and enlists the support of the trade union bureaucracy to carry it out.
Luis Linares Petrov(2023-06-21). African Union and WFP strengthen peace and security activities.plenglish.comAddis Ababa, Jun 21 (Prensa Latina) An agreement between the Peace Fund Secretariat of the African Union (AU) and the United Nations World Food Program (WFP) increased support for peace and security activities.
kwjorinoco(2023-06-20). FRONTEX Responsible for Deaths in the Mediterranean.orinocotribune.comBy Masar Badil, the Palestinian Alternative Revolutionary Path — Jun 20, 2023 | Masar Badil, the Palestinian Alternative Revolutionary Path, condemns the murder of more than 500 migrants in Greek waters and blames the European Union and its repressive and genocidal migration and border policies. | On Wednesday, June 14, 2023, some 80 kilometers from the Greek coast, the Greek Coast Guard, together with the European Border and Coast Guard Agency (FRONTEX) murdered 78 people of various origins who were on board a boat that carried some 750 migrants (mainly Syrians, Egyptians, Pakistanis, Afghans, and Sudanese…
Mark Gruenberg(2023-06-20). Big union crowd says it is starting now on 2024 election campaign.peoplesworld.org PHILADELPHIA—Interrupted repeatedly by chants of "Let's go Joe!" and "Four more years!" from an energized crowd of 1,500-2,000 unionists, Democratic President Joe Biden welcomed the endorsement of almost all of the nation's unions at a rousing speech in Philadelphia. It was the earliest presidential endorsement in AFL-CIO history. Biden's speech was heavy on the improved …
Ana Perdigón(2023-06-21). After Decades of Repression, Colombia's Opposition Mobilizes Peacefully.orinocotribune.comUnder the presidency of Iván Duque (2018-22), most recently, Colombia experienced harsh police repression during demonstrations against his policies. At that time, these demonstrations were led by left-wing social movements and activists. This Tuesday, the leftist leader of Colombia Gustavo Petro showed that citizens can now express themselves without any kind of violence as long as rights are respected. | For decades, Colombia saw its streets filled with blood when left-wing opposition organizations took to the streets to protest. This did not happen during the so-called March of the Majority that took place in…
Yves Engler(2023-06-21). Promoting Israeli Apartheid in Canadian Schools Not Okay.dissidentvoice.org The Palestinian solidarity movement must seek to disrupt the 'school to apartheid promotion pipeline'. It's past time to challenge private schools indoctrinating young minds into worshiping a violent faraway state that oppresses millions. A recent visit to Canada by Israel's minister for Diaspora Affairs and Combating Antisemitism, Amichai Chikli, highlights a subject that requires far …
Orinoco Tribune 2(2023-06-20). Palestinian Prisoners Suspend Hunger Strike.orinocotribune.comThe Administrative Detainees' Committee of the Palestinian prisoners' movement in occupation jails issued a statement on Saturday, 17 June, announcing that the mass open hunger strike of Palestinians jailed without charge or trial scheduled to begin on Sunday was suspended pending further dialogue with the occupation prison administration to achieve their demands. | There are currently 1,083 Palestinians jailed under administrative detention — that is, without charge or trial on the basis of so-called "secret evidence." They constitute over 20% of the nearly 5,000 Palestinian prisoners in the Israeli occupa…
Peoples Dispatch(2023-06-20). UK groups urge government to drop anti-boycott bill aimed at shielding Israel.peoplesdispatch.orgThe Economic Activity of Public Bodies (Overseas Matters) Bill, if adopted, will bar institutions from making purchase and investment decisions that are "influenced by political or moral disapproval of foreign state conduct." Activists say this bill targets the Palestinian Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement…
Fight Back(2023-06-20). Los Angeles demands legalization for all.fightbacknews.orgLos Angeles, CA — On June 17, Centro CSO and allied organizations held a march and rally at La Placita in Los Angeles as part of the Legalization 4 All Network's Week of Action to protest Florida Governor Ron DeSantis' Senate Bill 1718. The L4A Network called for nationwide protests as SB 1718 is an attack on undocumented immigrants as well as anyone who employs or aids them. For example, hospitals in Florida will be required to ask a patient's immigration status, while out-of-state driver's licenses for undocumented people will be outlawed. | Around noon, protesters began assembling at La Placita Olvera, t…
Fight Back(2023-06-20). Event on FRSO program held in Orlando.fightbacknews.orgOrlando, FL – On July 3, the Orlando District of Freedom Road Socialist Organization (FRSO) held a Political Program release discussion at a meeting attended by over 30 people representing other progressive forces in the area. | In an effort to build a unified progressive base in Orlando, FRSO Orlando members Jacob Muldoon, Edmund Anglero and Diego Gonzalez discussed the history of struggle in the United States, FRSO and their goal of building a new communist party, and the united front against monopoly capitalism. | "FRSO believes that only through a strategic alliance of the oppressed nations and working clas…
Staff(2023-06-20). "The Doomsday Machine": Confessions of Daniel Ellsberg, Former Nuclear War Planner.democracynow.org Daniel Ellsberg was best known for leaking the Pentagon Papers, but he was also a lifelong anti-nuclear activist, stemming from his time working as a nuclear planner for the U.S. government. In December 2017, he joined us to discuss his memoir, The Doomsday Machine: Confessions of a Nuclear War Planner. "This was an actual war plan for how we would use the existing weapons," he noted, "many of which I had seen already that time."…
Staff(2023-06-20). RIP Daniel Ellsberg: "Most Dangerous Man in America" on Leaking Pentagon Papers, Exposing Gov't Lies.democracynow.org We remember the life and legacy of Pentagon Papers whistleblower Daniel Ellsberg, who died Friday at the age of 92, just months after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. In 1971, Daniel Ellsberg, then a top military strategist working for the RAND Corporation, risked life in prison by secretly copying and then leaking 7,000 pages of top-secret documents outlining the secret history of the U.S. War in Vietnam. The leak would end up helping to take down President Nixon, accelerate the end of the War in Vietnam and lead to a major victory for press freedom. Henry Kissinger once called Ellsberg "the most da…
Eric A. Gordon(2023-06-20). Socialist Eugene V. Debs celebrated in a graphic biography.peoplesworld.org Bernie Sanders called him "the most effective and popular leader that the American working class has ever had… one of the most important Americans of the 20th century." Yet his face has never appeared on a U.S. postage stamp, an achievement emblematic of having "made it" in the American history books. We speak of the …
Animal Liberation Press Office(2023-06-20). Eastern US Fur Farm Survey Reveals Numerous Closures.indybay.orgRecently, anonymous aboveground activists conducted research of east coast fur farms, with the purpose of determining operational status and the number of active fur farms in the eastern United States, primarily Pennsylvania and New York.
Christoph Butterwegge(2023-06-20). Homelessness: Structural Violence in a Rich Country.indybay.orgThe causes can be found in present social structures, prevailing property relations and mounting socio-economic crisis phenomena. Nowhere does the capitalist economic system fail so blatantly as in the supply of living space since apartments in Germany are treated like sausages, wall tapestries and throwaway handkerchiefs.
Dan Bacher(2023-06-20). Big Oil's outsize influence on CA and US politics expands to journalism dinners and awards.indybay.orgThe following is a speech I gave at a climate rally at the State Capitol in Sacramento on June 10 sponsored by the Sacramento Climate Coalition, Sacramento 350, Third Act Sacramento, Oil and Gas Network and other climate groups. The event was part of a national week of action June 8 to 11 sponsored by People vs Fossil Fuels, Fridays For Future U.S., and more. The organizations demanded that President Biden use his executive powers to end the era of fossil fuels and declare a climate emergency:…
Dana Al-Hasan(2023-06-20). Raleigh, NC community members fight to save mosque, resist gentrification at Shaw University.liberationnews.org Raleigh, North Carolina residents have come together to protest the rezoning and development of Shaw University, speaking out at the April and May city council meetings and pushing back against the wealthy investors and realtors who stand to profit if the plan goes forward. | The public pressure campaign has already successfully forced Raleigh City Council to postpone their decision on the rezoning application a few times. Now, they are set to decide on Tuesday, June 20th.
ecns.cn(2023-06-20). Huawei shows self-reliance amid U.S. curbs.ecns.cnHuawei had no choice but to develop a completely self-controlled MetaERP system to replace the old one. This was the most extensive and complex transformation project that Huawei ever undertook, according to the company.
ecns.cn(2023-06-20). Cathay cabin crew to add mainland employees.ecns.cnHong Kong flag carrier Cathay Pacific Airways on Monday announced a raft of measures to improve its service after a discrimination scandal, including recruiting staff from the Chinese mainland and increasing the number of Mandarin-speaking flight attendants.
ecns.cn(2023-06-20). Shenzhen, Shanghai top new energy cities in China.ecns.cnShenzhen and Shanghai remain China's top cities in terms of new energy industry concentration level, according to the list of Hurun China New Energy Cities 2023 that was released on Monday.
ecns.cn(2023-06-20). UAE, Qatar reopen embassies.ecns.cnQatar and the United Arab Emirates' reopened embassies to each other on Monday after the two countries agreed to restore diplomatic ties, Agence France-Presse quoted Qatar's foreign ministry as saying.
ecns.cn(2023-06-20). $4 million: China's first uninhabited island finds new owner.ecns.cnThe Danmenshan Island, China's first uninhabited island in Xiangshan County, Ningbo City, Zhejiang Province, was sold at auction for 28.68 million yuan (about 4 million U.S. dollars) on Friday.
ecns.cn(2023-06-20). Chinese paraglider sets Asian altitude record.ecns.cnLi Shengtao's successful conclusion of a paragliding flight on Mount Qomolangma, which is also known as Mount Everest, set an Asian record on May 18 for the highest such flight and left him vowing to take on more challenges in the future.
ecns.cn(2023-06-20). E-tail biz welcomed across borders.ecns.cnChina's cross-border e-commerce trade has developed rapidly to maintain its growth momentum since the beginning of the year, an official at the country's Customs authority said.
ecns.cn(2023-06-20). Japan's chip restrictions will only hurt itself.ecns.cnJapan will impede the development of its own chip industry by aligning trade rules with the United States' strategy of curbing China's ability to make advanced semiconductors, experts said.
ecns.cn(2023-06-20). Adviser calls for stronger policy shifts amid recovery risks.ecns.cnAs China's economic recovery is facing downward pressure, stronger and clearer policy shifts are needed to restore business confidence and realize sound growth, a political adviser said.
ecns.cn(2023-06-20). Rural areas get bounce from basketball.ecns.cnOne of herdsman Juramt's two biggest accomplishments this weekend was that he and his basketball team won a pair of sheep after coming out on top in a rural amateur competition.
ecns.cn(2023-06-20). Fully unmanned robotaxis to begin operations in Shenzhen.ecns.cnFully unmanned robotaxi services are expected to soon begin in Shenzhen, following a cooperation framework agreement signed between autonomous driving companies and local authorities to establish a commercial pilot autonomous driving project in the city.
ecns.cn(2023-06-20). 2023 could be hottest year on record, experts say.ecns.cnThe National Meteorological Center (NMC) said that this heat wave so far has the widest range and strongest intensity this year, covering North China and regions along the Yellow River and Huaihe River.
ecns.cn(2023-06-20). Fossilized teeth from Early Triassic found in Hubei Province.ecns.cnA Chinese archaeological team has uncovered the fossilized teeth of an animal that lived during the Early Triassic era in what is today Hubei Province. The discovery is the first of its kind in China.
ecns.cn(2023-06-20). Enchanting scenery of Huanglong National Park in Sichuan.ecns.cnFamous for its colorful water pools, snow mountains, deep valleys and forests, Huanglong was listed as one of UNESCO world heritage sites in 1992, becoming a popular tourist attraction.
Editor(2023-06-20). False Witnesses and Sinister Plots: Exposing the CIA Connection in the 'Chinese Police Station' Narrative.scheerpost.com By Kit Klarenberg / MintPressNews For months, mainstream media across the Western world — in particular English-language outlets based in the constituent members of the 'Five Eyes' global spying network — have been rabidly awash with terrifying news of secret "Chinese police stations" operating the world over. It is claimed these "stations" are unofficial, covert Chinese Communist …
Hana Urban, In These Times.(2023-06-20). Jail Support Won't Stop Until Everyone Is Free.popularresistance.orgThe abolitionist movement is thriving in Chicago, and gaining momentum each day. On a warm Sunday on May 7, 2023, more than 60 people attended a rally outside Cook County Jail in protest and solidarity with current and former incarcerated people subjected to the jail's inhumane conditions, including a new ban on paper that restricts access to everything from legal documents to photographs of loved ones, and a staggering seven deaths inside the jail since January, are just two examples. The rally was organized in part by Chicago Community Jail Support (CCJS), an abolitionist, volunteer-run mutual aid group that ca…
Ileana Ferrer Fonte(2023-06-20). Cuba, Mexico propose bolero a high heritage recognition.plenglish.comHavana, Jun 20 (Prensa Latina) Antonio Rodríguez, General Director of Peoples' Cultures in the Mexican Government, spoke Monday about the binational proposal so that "bolero" is declared an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
Kevin Gosztola, The Dissenter.(2023-06-20). New Research Examines Restrictions On Incarcerated Journalists.popularresistance.orgA briefing from the Prison Policy Initiative documents many of the restrictions that prisons in the United States impose to prevent journalism from incarcerated individuals. | Fourteen states—Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, and Virginia—have a "total ban on business and compensation." That means they do not allow incarcerated journalists or writers to receive payment for their work. | The United States government's Federal Bureau of Prisons has what is described as an "explicit ban on journal…
Khubaka, Michael Harris(2023-06-20). California State Juneteenth Holiday – Governor Newsom 2023 Juneteenth Proclamation.indybay.orgGovernor Newsom has a statutory requirement the third Saturday in June. Our optional Juneteenth State Holiday, should be amended to align with our Juneteenth Federal Holiday. Our unique California Journey From Slavery to Freedom = California Underground Railroad to Freedom, remains an open secret as we prepare for our 175th Anniversary of Negro Hill, Mormon Island and Negro Bar, California – Freedom is never free…
La Izquierda Diario Argentina, Left Voice.(2023-06-20). Protests In Greece After 79 Migrants Killed, Hundreds Missing In Shipwreck.popularresistance.orgProtests erupted on Thursday against the Greek Government for failing to rescue hundreds of migrants off the coast of Pylos in a tragic shipwreck on the Peloponnese Coast which took the lives of at least 79 migrants, with hundreds still missing. In response, anti-racist organizations, unions, and other groups demonstrated in cities across the country, including in Athens, Thessaloniki, Patras, Kardista, and Kalamata. Signs included slogans such as "They turned the Mediterranean into a watery grave" and "We will never get used to the slaughter," condemning both Greek and European migration and refugee policy.
Labor Video Project(2023-06-20). On 2023 Juneteenth, ILWU10 Closes N.Ca Ports & Makes Actor Danny Glover An Honorary Member.indybay.orgOn Juneteenth, ILWU Local 10 will close all ports in Northern California and make Danny Glover and honorary member of the Local. Retired ILWU Local 10 secretary treasurer Clarence Thomas talks about the history of Juneteenth and also the history of Danny Glover with the ILWU Local 10.
Map Liberation.(2023-06-20). Colonial Universities Grab Land For Profit, War, And Medical Apartheid.popularresistance.orgUniversities on Turtle Island, as la paperson writes, "are land-grabbing, land-transmogrifying, land-capitalizing machines." Indigenous land theft, and profits from slavery, enabled these universities to be built in the first place — and they still collect profits from stolen lands.[1] | With this accumulated capital, major US universities have become colonial real estate agents. Harvard University, notably, owns land all over the world — from vineyards in Washington state to farmlands in Brazil, South Africa, New Zealand, and Romania.[2] Harvard's land-grabbing machine has harmed Indigenous communiti…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-06-20). Mayo Clinic Minute: How to prevent injuries when playing pickleball.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgThe game of pickleball is surging in popularity across the country. It can be played at any age and skill level. While many might assume pickleball is a slower, lower-impact sport, experts at Mayo Clinic say it's important to remember that injuries from playing pickleball can and do happen. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/lfOkCWO5pNo Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (0: 59) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: "Mayo Clinic News Network."…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-06-20). Mayo Clinic Minute: Why it's important to help kids who identify as LGBTQ+ and may be struggling.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgIt's not uncommon for teens to experience mental health issues like anxiety. It's believed 1 in 5 young people experiences some type of mental health issue during their teen years. For LGBTQ+ youth, the statistics are alarming. A recent national survey showed 41% expressed serious suicidal ideation. Dr. Marcie Billings, a Mayo Clinic pediatrician, says these kids need support. It can be as simple as listening. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/4YxiGVkCguI Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 00)…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-06-20). Mayo Clinic Minute: How low testosterone can affect men's health.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgMillions of men live with a testosterone deficiency. If left unchecked, this treatable condition may contribute to serious health problems like osteoporosis and lowered red blood cell production. During National Men's Health Week — June 12—18 — Dr. Gregory Broderick, a Mayo Clinic urologist, encourages men with symptoms of low testosterone to speak with their health care team. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/GRxb6-CyPxM Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (1: 07) is in the downloads at the end…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-06-20). Addressing cancer concerns in the LGBTQ+ community.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgDuring June, many cities and towns around the U.S. and the world celebrate and raise awareness of the LGBTQ+ community's accomplishments and the ongoing fight for equality and acceptance. When it comes to health, the LGBTQ+ community faces increased cancer concerns. Stigma and discrimination create barriers to health care, placing the LGBTQ+ community at heightened risk for certain forms of cancer. Being aware of cancer risks and finding ways to overcome these challenges can be lifesaving. Mayo…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-06-20). Consumer Health: Men's health and living a longer, healthier life.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgJune is Men's Health Month, and Men's Health Week will be observed June 12—18, which makes this a good time to learn about the top threats to men's health and what you can do to keep yourself healthy. Heart disease and cancer are two of the top three leading causes of death for men in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The good news is that healthy lifestyle choices can reduce…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-06-20). Consumer Health: The lifesaving gift of blood donation.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgWorld Blood Donor Day, which is observed Wednesday, June 14, is an effort by the World Health Organization to raise awareness of the need for safe blood and blood products, and to thank voluntary, unpaid blood donors for their lifesaving gifts of blood. Nearly 16 million blood components are transfused each year in the U.S., according to the American Red Cross. Daily needs include 29,000 units of red blood cells, 5,000 units of platelets and 6,500 units of plasma. People…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-06-20). Consumer Health: What do you know about headaches?newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgJune is Migraine and Headache Awareness Month, which makes this a good time to learn more about headaches. Headache is pain in any region of the head. Headaches may occur on one or both sides of the head, be isolated to a certain location, radiate across the head from one point, or have a viselike quality. A headache may appear as a sharp pain, a throbbing sensation or a dull ache. Headaches can develop gradually or…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-06-20). Science Saturday: Like filling a pothole — cell therapy for cartilage repair.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgGrowing up in the Netherlands, Daniel Saris, M.D., Ph.D., was exposed to the wonders of science at a young age. He listened to his father, a physicist, when he spoke at scientific conferences. His mother, an English teacher, encouraged learning about diverse societies. These experiences would grow into Dr. Saris' career as an orthopedic surgeon and regenerative medicine researcher. "I've always been intrigued with understanding how science and biology work and how we can use it…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-06-20). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Heel pain? It might be plantar fasciitis.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgDEAR MAYO CLINIC: When I wake up in the morning and go to stand up, I have such excruciating pain in my heel that I have to sit back down on the edge of the bed. As the day goes on, it gets somewhat better, but my heel is still tender. What can be causing the pain? ANSWER: "My heel is killing me!" is, without a doubt, one of the most common sentences uttered in podiatry offices…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-06-20). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Childhood eczema.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgDEAR MAYO CLINIC: My 2-year-old son has a new rash on his arms and back. His doctor said it looks like eczema. He is itching nonstop and that creates red, raw skin. It seems to be worse while he's lying in bed. No one in the house is getting good sleep because he's so uncomfortable. What can I do to help him feel better and get some rest? ANSWER: Itchy and uncomfortable skin is bothersome for adults,…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-06-20). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Protein needs for performance.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgDEAR MAYO CLINIC: I've taken up running and signed up for a half-marathon to keep me motivated. I know training puts a lot of wear and tear on the body, and I've heard protein is essential. How do I make sure I'm getting enough protein so I can perform at maximum ability? ANSWER: As you prepare for your upcoming distance race — or any other athletic event — you may be looking for ways to fine-tune your…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-06-20). Mayo Clinic Social Innovation Grant to address health care disparities accepting applications.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgROCHESTER, Minn. — Mayo Clinic is now accepting applications for a new Social Innovation Grant poised to address health care disparities in Olmsted County. Visit the Mayo Clinic Community Engagement page for application materials and additional information. Applications are due July 31, 2023. The grant, sponsored by Mayo Clinic's Department of Medicine, will be awarded to digital innovation projects that improve health, enhance health care delivery, and promote greater health equity in the greater Rochester…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-06-20). Expert advice on breathing issues due to wildfire smoke.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgPhoto credit: Paula Zack Rochester, NY sky Breathing for residents across certain regions of the U.S. is becoming increasingly difficult as wildfires continue to spread across large portions of several Canadian provinces, according to news reports. "Because of the upper-level winds in the areas involved, exposure to wildfire smoke can even occur if a person is located several hundred miles away from the actual fire," says Dr. Clayton Cowl, a Mayo Clinic pulmonologist and clinical…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-06-20). Mayo Clinic Minute: Testicular cancer is highly treatable.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgJune is Men's Health Month. It's an opportunity to recognize the signs and symptoms of testicular cancer. The disease is not common. Just 1 in 250 men will develop testicular cancer at some point in their lifetime, according to the American Cancer Society. Most of those cases are in young and middle-aged men. And usually, the cancer is highly treatable. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/PkWz0ZYinzo Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 10) is in the downloads at…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-06-20). Reminding men of the importance of screenings during Men's Health Month.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgMANKATO, Minn. — June is National Men's Health Month, which is a great time to schedule an appointment with your primary care provider and learn which screenings you might be due for. Historically, men have been hesitant to seek medical attention when something seems wrong with their health. Also, men aren't as likely as women to have preventive screenings and checkups with their health care team. "This is a problem because early detection of a…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-06-20). Mayo Clinic Minute: Why Black women should consider screening for breast cancer earlier.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgAge recommendations for when women should start yearly mammograms to screen for breast cancer vary. However, Mayo Clinic healthcare professionals have been firm for more than a decade that women should start breast cancer screening at age 40. Starting mammograms early is especially important for non-Hispanic Black women, who have higher rates of breast cancer compared to non-Hispanic white women. In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Dr. Sandhya Pruthi, with Mayo Clinic's Breast Diagnostic Clinic and Mayo…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-06-20). Celery: Not just for veggie trays.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgCelery often is relegated to veggie trays where its built-in scoop makes it ideal for dipping. It's also used to add extra crunch to holiday stuffing, or tuna or chicken salad. But celery offers far more. Low in calories, rich in nutrients Celery is a nutrient-rich, low-calorie food. Two stalks of celery contain only 15 calories. Aside from its low calorie count, celery contains dietary fiber, vitamin K, and small amounts of vitamins A and…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-06-20). Mayo Clinic Health System now offering Saturday appointments for cervical cancer screening.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgOWATONNA, Minn. — Cervical cancer is one of the most common types of cancer in women, with the American Cancer Society estimating that almost 14,000 new cases of invasive cervical cancer will be diagnosed in 2023. Of those cases, over 4,000 women will likely die from the disease. Fortunately, precancerous cervical lesions are easy to diagnose with a Pap test, or cervical cancer screening, leading to better outcomes for treatment. But for many women, finding…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-06-20). Treating sleep apnea made easier: Upper airway stimulation therapy.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgA restful night's sleep is more than just rejuvenating, it improves your health, memory and mood. Yet for millions of U.S. adults, restful sleep is elusive because they have obstructive sleep apnea. Sleep apnea is a potentially serious sleep disorder in which breathing repeatedly stops partially or completely. These events can result in low oxygen levels and cause frequent episodes of waking. Obstructive sleep apnea is the most common form of sleep apnea, and occurs…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-06-20). 6-15-2023 Media Only News Briefing: Air Quality Concerns.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgDue to ongoing air-quality issues in Minnesota, Mayo Clinic hosted a media briefing June 15th, with Greg Vanichkachorn, M.D., M.P.H., Mayo Clinic Occupational Medicine specialist. Dr. Vanichkachorn answered questions about how small particles in the air affect the human body and how you can protect yourself. Journalists who have already registered on the News Network can log into their accounts to download a recording of the Zoom briefing found at the end of this post. Journalists who would like to access…
Orinoco Tribune 2(2023-06-20). On the Dialectics of Socialism and Western Marxism's Purity Fetish.orinocotribune.comBy Gabriel Rockhill — Jun 13, 2023 | This is a transcript from Gabriel's presentation at the book launch of Carlos Garrido's The Purity Fetish and the Crisis of Western Marxism, which you may purchase Noah Khrachvik: Our next speaker is Gabriel Rockhill. Gabriel Rockhill is a Franco-American philosopher, cultural critic and activist. He is the founding Director of the Critical Theory Workshop and Professor of Philosophy at Villanova University. His books include Counter-History of the Present: Untimely Interrogatio…
Protect Thacker Pass(2023-06-20). Lithium Nevada Files Lawsuit Against Paiute Shoshone Protecting Massacre Site.indybay.orgLithium Nevada Corporation has filed a lawsuit against Protect Thacker Pass and seven people for opposing the Thacker Pass lithium mine. The lawsuit is similar to what is called a "Strategic Lawsuit Against Public Participation," or SLAPP suit, aimed at shutting down free speech and protest. The suit aims to ban the prayerful land defenders from the area and force them to pay monetary damages which could total millions of dollars.
Robin Silver, Popular Resistance.(2023-06-20). Oak Flat Protectors Need Support.popularresistance.orgTwo longtime land protectors are maintaining a camp at Oak Flat right now and need our support. The Apache Stronghold has asked for food donations and gas cards to support their plan to sustain a presence for the foreseeable future. Both Indigenous women are mothers and their families have been a regular part of Oak Flat ceremony and organizing for years. | Requested food items have been listed below. If you can offer any of these items or any other food items, please respond to this email. We are also looking for someone who can bring the first delivery to Oak Flat this weekend. | Thank you for your support and…
Roosevelt Institute(2023-06-20). Capital in the 2020s (with Thomas Piketty).indybay.orgInequality is not an accident. It's not like the weather. It actually is being driven by the way capitalism is functioning. You know what we need? We need state intervention, we need government action, and we need that to be very, very, very big. That is when he proposes a policy that seems like it's common sense now, but at the time, the idea of a wealth tax of 2 percent sounds radical.
teleSUR, MER(2023-06-20). Renuncia rector del CNE de Venezuela.telesurtv.netLa renuncia de Picón ocurre días después que otros ocho rectores principales y suplentes también presentaran su dimisión a sus respectivos cargos.
via Common Dreams(2023-06-20). Whistleblower Daniel Ellsberg Dead at 92.indybay.orgDaniel Ellsberg, the military analyst-turned-peace activist who revealed that the U.S. government had been lying about its devastating war on Vietnam, died Friday (June 16), four months after he was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. He was 92.
WSWS(2023-06-20). Nursing home strike in Redford Township, Michigan.wsws.orgWhile more than 1,000 workers at 13 nursing homes voted for strike authorization in January, the SEIU has limited the strike to only 70 workers at one facility.
WSWS(2023-06-20). The destruction of an independent judiciary in Ukraine.wsws.orgIn this article, Ukrainian socialist Maxim Goldarb describes the systematic destruction of an independent judiciary by the Zelensky government and the transformation of the courts into tools for the suppression of democratic rights and dissent.
WSWS(2023-06-20). Australian Senate passes Voice referendum bill amid falling public support.wsws.orgNow that the bill has passed both houses of parliament, the government must set a referendum date, but the more people learn about the Voice, a proposed unelected institution at the heart of the existing political order, the more they distrust it.
WSWS(2023-06-20). Stop the witch-hunt against vaccinologist Peter Hotez!wsws.orgIn America, the "land of the free," scientists fighting deadly infectious diseases must do their work under siege, amid constant threats to their safety aimed at intimidating them into silence.
WSWS(2023-06-20). Macquarie University workers in Sydney, Australia form rank-and-file committee.wsws.orgMacquarie University workers and students announce the formation of a rank-and-file committee to link their struggles against pay cutting, casualisation and intolerable workloads with other educators and workers across Australia and throughout the globe.
WSWS(2023-06-20). Workers Struggles: The Americas.wsws.orgMiners have walked off the job at Mexico's largest gold mine while 11,000 grocery workers in Canada, members of Unifor, face upcoming contract expirations.
Ana Perdigón(2023-06-20). Biden's Inappropriate Behavior Toward Eva Longoria Draws Condemnation.orinocotribune.comSocial media users condemned US President Joe Biden's inappropriate behavior toward actress Eva Longoria after he touched her inappropriately during a hug, leaving her visibly uncomfortable. | The uncomfortable situation occurred on Friday, June 16, during Longoria's visit to the White House to present her movie "Flamin' Hot." During the event, she was received by the US president who proceeded to give her an inappropriate hug. | During the greeting, Biden hugged Longoria, placing his hands on her back before moving them near her breast, causing evident discomfort for the actress and sparking criticism online.
Anand Naidoo(2023-06-20). The Heat: China-U.S. Ties.america.cgtn.com U.S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken travels to Beijing in an effort to stabilize relations with China. What can the world expect? The world has been watching closely as U.S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken embarked on a trip to Beijing. As Chinese President Xi …
Anonymous Contributor(2023-06-20). Neo-Nazis Blocked and Kicked Out of Pride Celebration in Chico, CA.itsgoingdown.orgReport back on successful community defense of Pride in so-called Chico, California against neo-Nazis. On June 14th, 2023, the Chico LGBT Center hosted several community Pride events, including a drag story hour for kids and their families. It was a beautiful and hot valley day with music and fun outfits as families and friends trickled…
AX, Unicorn Riot.(2023-06-20). The Tale Of The City: Gentrification In London — Part 2.popularresistance.org'The Guns of Brixton' sung by the Clash in 1979 made Brixton synonymous with resistance, anti-oppression, and anti-racism beyond the borders of the United Kingdom. The song presaged the riots of 1981 which rose Brixton into a symbol even as they spread all over England* that summer. The emblematic city of Brixton is currently at a crucial crossroad, struggling not to lose its character as gentrification spreads across London. | With a vibrance of ethnic identities represented, Brixton's main market on Pope's Road in the heart of the city is the where activists and campaigners have launched their wide-reaching #Fi…
Fight Back(2023-06-20). Climate Justice Committee leads march to celebrate Roof Depot victory.fightbacknews.orgMinneapolis, MN — On June 18, 40 activists, organizers and community members gathered to rally and march in celebration of the recent Roof Depot victory in the East Phillips community of Minneapolis. The march was initiated by the Climate Justice Committee (CJC). | The community has been fighting for nearly ten years to prevent the Hiawatha Expansion Project and Roof Depot demolition, both of which would have poisoned an already environmentally burdened community with diesel fumes and arsenic. Instead, the community wanted the city to give the Roof Depot property back to the people, so they could use the bu…
Fight Back(2023-06-20). Event on FRSO program held in Orlando.fightbacknews.orgOrlando, FL – On July 3, the Orlando District of Freedom Road Socialist Organization (FRSO) held a Political Program release discussion at a meeting attended by over 30 people representing other progressive forces in the area. | In an effort to build a unified progressive base in Orlando, FRSO Orlando members Jacob Muldoon, Edmund Anglero and Diego Gonzalez discussed the history of struggle in the United States, FRSO and their goal of building a new communist party, and the united front against monopoly capitalism. | "FRSO believes that only through a strategic alliance of the oppressed nations and working clas…
Mark Curtis, Consortium News.(2023-06-20). Judge Worked For Same British Government Departments That Pursued Assange.popularresistance.orgJonathan Swift, the High Court judge who has rejected Julian Assange's appeal against extradition to the U.S., has a long history of working for the government departments that are now persecuting the WikiLeaks founder. | Swift, who ruled against Assange on June 6, was formerly the government's favourite barrister. | He worked as 'First Treasury Counsel' — the government's top lawyer — from 2006 to 2014, a position in which he advised and represented the government in major litigation. | Swift acted for the Defence and Home Secretaries in at least nine cases, Declassified has found. He also acted for…
People's Dispatch.(2023-06-20). Voices From Across The Globe Unite Against The New Cold War.popularresistance.orgSocial movements and research institutions came together on Saturday, June 17, to flag the emerging Cold War narratives pushed by western imperialism and to call for a new movement for "non-alignment" in the Global South. | The call was made over a webinar titled 'The New Non-Alignment and the New Cold War', organized by the No Cold War campaign and the Tricontinental: Institute for Social Research, along with ALBA Movimientos, Pan-Africanism Today, the South Korea-based International Strategy Center and the International Peoples' Assembly. | The call for a new "non-alignment" is significant considering the histo…
Pivot to Peace(2023-06-20). The U.S. is blaming China for its own drug crisis. What's really going on?peacepivot.orgThe U.S. is blaming China for its own drug crisis. Last week, the U.S. government sanctioned 17 companies and individuals in China and Mexico for fentanyl-related production, in an attempt to deflect blame for the opioid crisis. This issue clearly requires international cooperation, not one-sided accusations. But the same politicians slinging dirt at China have …
submedia.tv(2023-06-20). System Fail #23: Life Over Lithium.itsgoingdown.orgsubMedia.Tv returns with a new episode of System Fail, featuring a look at the fight against Lithium mining in Peehee Mu'huh also known as Thacker Pass, Nevada. As guilt mounts over humanity's inaction in the face of the climate crisis, industrialized capitalists have adapted their tactics to meet the demands of a more environmentally conscious…
ecns.cn(2023-06-20). Filipinos speak out against Japan's move.ecns.cnFilipino fishermen, and consumer rights and environmentalist groups have opposed Japan's plan to dump 1.25 million tons of nuclear-contaminated water from a crippled nuclear power plant, warning that this move threatens food security, human health and the livelihood of millions of Filipinos.
ecns.cn(2023-06-20). China ready to advance ties with Germany.ecns.cnPremier Li Qiang underlined the importance of China's relations with Germany, saying Beijing stands ready to work with Berlin to uphold peace, development and cooperation in order to promote global stability, prosperity and growth.
ecns.cn(2023-06-20). Wang urges constructive interactions with U.S. in Asia-Pacific.ecns.cnSenior Chinese diplomat Wang Yi has said Beijing is ready to work with Washington to "explore constructive interaction in the Asia-Pacific" as the US prepares to host the APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting this year.
ecns.cn(2023-06-19). Constructors think big in designs for range of new ships.ecns.cnHaving maintained their leading market share position for more than 13 years, Chinese shipbuilders are continuing to pursue quality development of high-value-added vessels, industry experts said.
ecns.cn(2023-06-19). Country's shipbuilders chart new waters.ecns.cnLarge LNG carriers are considered by the shipbuilding industry to be just as challenging to construct as aircraft carriers and luxury cruise ships.
ecns.cn(2023-06-19). Flood warnings issued, more heavy rain forecast.ecns.cnLow-level flood warnings were issued for rivers and waterways in at least five provinces over the weekend, with more heavy rains forecast for many parts of the country this week.
ecns.cn(2023-06-19). Trade fair nets major investment deals.ecns.cnThe 32nd Harbin International Economic and Trade Fair is estimated to have achieved more than 200 billion yuan ($27.9 billion) worth of trade and investment cooperation in various fields.
ecns.cn(2023-06-19). Rate cuts bode well for vitality of banking.ecns.cnThe recent reduction in bank deposit rates is conducive to maintaining reasonable profit margins among banks and strengthening their capacity to generate capital through profits.
ecns.cn(2023-06-19). Youths urged to contribute to national rejuvenation.ecns.cnThe nation's young people were called on to shoulder their responsibilities to build China into a strong socialist country and advance national rejuvenation at the opening of the 19th National Congress of the Communist Youth League of China on Monday.
ecns.cn(2023-06-19). Move to boost yuan globalization.ecns.cnThe Hong Kong dollar-renminbi Dual Counter Model was launched at a time when the strategic importance of Chinese yuan currency in terms of fund flow, liquidity and popularity is on the ascent.
ecns.cn(2023-06-19). World needs stable Sino-U.S. ties, Xi says.ecns.cnPresident Xi Jinping has urged the United States to respect China, reject major-country competition and honor the positive statements and consensus made at his meeting with U.S. President Joe Biden last year.
_____(2023-06-19). An Unfolding Tragedy: The Impossibility of Doing 'Anything Other'.strategic-culture.orgThe conditions that gave rise to the golden era that created the 'Comfort Generation' no longer are available, Alastair Crooke writes. | The Tragedy that besets the West today consists, on the one hand, of the sheer impossibility for it to continue doing what it has been doing — yet matched only by its impossibility to do anything other. | Why is this so? It is because the conditions that gave rise to the golden era that created the 'Comfort Generation' no longer are available: Zero interest credit, zero inflation, a colluding media, and cheap energy 'subsidising' a shrinking and increasingly sclerotic manu…
_____(2023-06-19). A Compassionate Spy… How an American Spy for the Soviets Saved the World From an Atomic Holocaust.strategic-culture.orgDave Lindorff's film, A Compassionate Spy, explains much of why the world is facing an abysmal situation today. | Toward the end of World War Two, the U.S. leadership had plans to use their newly developed atomic weapon not against Nazi Germany or Japan, but rather primarily to destroy the Soviet Union. A new documentary film, A Compassionate Spy, tells how that abomination against world peace was prevented. | In this interview, award-winning journalist Dave Lindorff who co-produced the movie reveals the background and nerve-racking details of this little-known spy story. | A young American physicist named Ted…
_____(2023-06-19). Ministro británico dice que está bien que Ucrania ataque el interior de Rusia.strategic-culture.orgQué hay detrás de los comentarios del ministro de relaciones exteriores del Reino Unido y øqué podemos esperar de la OTAN en el largo plazo? Escalada, Escalada y más Escalada. | øQué hay detrás de los comentarios del ministro de relaciones exteriores del Reino Unido y qué podemos esperar de la OTAN a largo plazo? Escalada, Escalada y más Escalada. | Mucho se ha conversado sobre la guerra en Ucrania en semanas recientes acerca de llevarla al siguiente nivel. Para la OTAN y las elites occidentales se trata de una progresión natural basada en políticas mal dirigidas e ideas que han sido llevadas a cabo…
_____(2023-06-19). A War Like No Other in Ukraine.strategic-culture.orgBiden's strategy is clear enough now after well more than a year of conflict; what he has been sending to Ukraine jumped from helmets and uniforms to F-16s in only 15 months and shows no signs of stopping. The problem is U.S. weapons are never enough for victory and always "just enough" to allow the battle to go on until then next round. If the Ukrainians think they are playing the U.S. for suckers for free arms they best check who is really paying for everything, in blood.
Akilah Wise(2023-06-19). Racial Trauma Could Be Factor in the 80 Percent of Black Women With Fibroids.truthout.orgComedian Dulcé Sloan took to Twitter recently with a burning health question: "Soooo EVERY black woman has fibroids," she wrote, injecting a bit of hyperbole, "and no one knows why?!" The tweet sparked a flurry of responses theorizing why 80% of Black women develop abnormal, noncancerous growths in their uteruses by age 50. Black women also experience fibroids at earlier ages than white women and… |
Amy Goodman(2023-06-19). Historian Clint Smith Speaks on Reckoning with the History of Slavery Across US.truthout.orgWe feature a special broadcast on the newly created Juneteenth federal holiday commemorating the day in 1865 when enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, learned of their freedom more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation. We begin with our 2021 interview with historian Clint Smith, originally aired a day after President Biden signed legislation to make Juneteenth the first new federal… |
Anonymous103(2023-06-19). In Video: 'In Ukraine, There Are Queues At Military Enlistment Offices' — Zelensky.southfront.org On February 24, 2022, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky signed decrees on general mobilization and the introduction of martial law in the country. These decrees were extended and supplemented by the head of state on May 1, 2023, after which they were approved by new laws adopted by the Ukrainian parliament. | During his visit to European countries in May 2023, Vladimir Zelensky claimed that queues of those wishing to serve are lining up at military enlistment offices in Ukraine."In…
Anonymous103(2023-06-19). Military Situation In Donbass On June 19, 2023 (Map Update).southfront.org Russian artillery struck the AFU positions near Yampolovka; | Russian artillery struck the AFU positions near Dibrova; | Russian artillery destroyed an ammo depot of the AFU near Ivanovskoye; | The AFU attempted new attacks in the farmlands between Urozhaine and Novodonetske; | The AFU reportedly advanced north of Klishchiivka; | The Russian Army took control of the Zverinets area south of Mariinka; | Clashes between Russian forces and the AFU co…
Anonymous103(2023-06-19). Military Situation In Southern Ukraine On June 19, 2023 (Map Update).southfront.org The AFU attempted attacks in the farmlands between Urozhaine and Novodonetske; | Fighting is ongoing in the village of Piatyhatky; | Fighting is ongoing near the village of Makarivka; | Fighting is ongoing near the village of Rivnopol; | Russian artillery struck the AFU positions in Velikaya Novosyolka; | Russian artillery struck the AFU positions near Gulyaipole; | Russian artillery struck the AFU positions near Orikhiv; | Up to 40 Ukrainian servicemen,…
Anonymous103(2023-06-19). Military Situation In Syria On June 19, 2023 (Map Update).southfront.org On June 19, the Russian Ministry of Defense recorded no cases of hostilities and ceasefire violations in the Idlib region in the past 24 hours; | On June 19, the Russian Military Police and Turkish forces conducted the joint patrol on the outskirts of Ain al-Arab; | On June 18, artillery of Turkish-backed forces shelled SDF positions near Abu Rasin; | The 20th round of the Astana International Summit on Syria will be held on June 30, according to the Ministry of Foreign A…
Anonymous103(2023-06-19). Military Situation In Ukraine On June 19, 2023 (Map Update).southfront.org Last night explosions thundered in Kharkiv region; | Last night explosions thundered in Odesa region; | Russian artillery struck the AFU positions near Velyka Novosyolka; | Russian artillery struck the AFU positions near Malaya Tokmachka; | Russian forces struck the AFU positions near Kharkov; | Russian artillery destroyed 1 ammo depot of the AFU near Ivanovskoye; | Russian forces destroyed 3 armored vehicles, 4 motor vehicles, 1 Krab system in the Kupyansk region; | Russia…
Anonymous103(2023-06-19). Ukrainian Counter Offensive On June 19, 2023: Ukrainian Forces Declare Victories In Piatykhatky (18+).southfront.org Ukrainian military equipment destroyed near Urozhainoe | The village of Piatykhatky has recently become one of the main battlefields of the Ukrainian offensive in the Zaporozhie region. After two weeks of heavy battles, the Ukrainian military declared control of the settlement on the morning of June 19. | Piatykhatky is a small village which had the population of only 300 citizens in 2001 and is located 25 kilometers to the west from Orehov. However, today this is an important settlement, control of witch could pave…
Anonymous103(2023-06-19). Ukrainian Nazis Do Not Stop Killing Civilians, Including Children, In Donbass And Russian Border Regions.southfront.org The Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) fail to advance on the Donbass frontlines and merciless shelling of the civilian population of the DPR, LPR and border regions of the Russian Federation continues. | On June 19, Ukrainian militants shelled Volnovakha in the DPR with American MLRS HIMARS. Ukrainian Nazis fired at least 12 missiles at the local social facilities. One of the targets was the local humanitarian center. Some of the missiles exploded in the area of the road junction leading to M…
Anonymous103(2023-06-19). Video: Ukraine Is Harvesting Children's Organs in Adrenochrome Labs.southfront.org Illustrative Image | Written by Peter Koenig. Originally published by A whistleblower from the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) which has itself a shady reputation mainly for its biased reporting, always in favor of the western wannabe empire and its vassals, has revealed the discovery of Ukrainian Nazi Groups harvesting children's organs in underground…
Anonymous349(2023-06-19). Russian Military Announced Strikes On Storage Sites Of NATO Weapons In Ukraine.southfront.org ILLUSTRATIVE IMAGE | On June 19, the Russian military announced that it had carried out a strike on storage sties of NATO-supplied weapons in Ukraine."The Russian Armed Forces launched a long-range sea-based high-precision weapons group strike against foreign-manufactured military hardware storage sites. All the assigned targets have been neutralised. The goal of the attack has been reached," the defense ministry said in a statement. | It should be noted that the previous such strike, on June 17, was aimed at decision-m…
Anonymous767(2023-06-19). Novodonetskoe Countryside Turned Into Gaveyard Of NATO Military Equipment.southfront.org Last night, forces of the Kyiv regime launched an attack on the village of Novodonetskoe in Donetsk Region. The advancing units were defeated by an assault detachment of marines of the Russian Pacific Fleet."When the enemy attempted a counteroffensive, the task was received from the brigade commander to repel the enemy counteroffensive. The assault detachment howled into the battle. The enemy counteroffensive was repulsed, the enemy armored vehicles were destroyed. Novodonetsk…
Antoine Davis, Darrell Jackson, Waging Nonviolence.(2023-06-19). What Juneteenth Looks Like For Prisoners.popularresistance.orgJuneteenth is a bittersweet day for us — and all Black people in prison holding onto the promise of freedom. | Let's start with history. The Emancipation Proclamation — issued by Abraham Lincoln on Sept. 22, 1862, during the American Civil War — declared that all slaves in the Confederacy would be "forever free." Unfortunately, that freedom didn't extend to the four slaveholding states not in rebellion against the Union, and the proclamation was of course ignored by the Confederate states in rebellion. For the roughly 4 million people enslaved, Lincoln's declaration was symbolic; only after the…
Calli McMurray(2023-06-19). California Schools Urged to Create Heat Plans on a Warming Planet.truthout.orgAs hot days become more extreme and common, California education researchers are urging that school districts be required to develop heat plans to keep students safe, just as they have policies for severe storms and active shooters. A policy brief published last month by the UCLA Luskin Center for Innovation offers a series of recommendations on how education and building codes can help schools… |
Chip Gibbons, Jacobin.(2023-06-19). Daniel Ellsberg, American Hero.popularresistance.orgFew people can say their actions helped to strengthen press freedom, end a war, and bring down a presidency. Daniel Ellsberg, who died today at the age of ninety-two, did just that. | Ellsberg came to public prominence in 1971 when he photocopied a secret history of US involvement in the Vietnam War, what became known as the "Pentagon Papers," and gave a copy to the New York Times. The New York Times' decision to publish the papers set off a landmark press freedom battle that went all the way to the Supreme Court. | Ellsberg became the first whistleblower indicted under the Espionage Act.
Dave DeCamp(2023-06-19). Belarusian Coup Plotters Train in Poland.news.antiwar.comA group of Belarusian exiles is receiving training in Poland to prepare for a day when they return to Belarus to take on the government of President Alexander Lukashenko, The Times reported on Sunday. The Times spoke with Belarusians who were training in a field behind a business park in Poznan, Poland. The training was …
Dave DeCamp(2023-06-19). NATO Chief Says No Formal Invite for Ukraine to Join Alliance at Vilnius Summit.news.antiwar.comNATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said Monday that NATO will not offer a formal invitation to Ukraine to join the alliance at the upcoming summit in Vilnius that will be held from July 11-12. "At the Vilnius Summit and in the preparations for the Summit, we're not discussing to issue a formal invitation," Stoltenberg said at …
Dave DeCamp(2023-06-19). NYT: Western Countries Have Sent Broken Weapons to Ukraine.news.antiwar.comThe New York Times reported Monday that the US and its Western allies have shipped weapons to Ukraine that were broken and needed repair or were only useful for spare parts. The report also said that Ukraine has not received weapons from contractors that it has paid for. As of the end of 2022, the …
Dave DeCamp(2023-06-19). Taiwanese Analysts to Join US-Japan Taiwan Strait War Game.news.antiwar.comTaiwanese military experts will join US and Japanese analysts in conducting war game simulations for a potential conflict with China in the Taiwan Strait, The South China Morning Post reported Monday. It will mark the first time that Taiwanese analysts join the tabletop exercises, demonstrating the increasing preparations for war in the region. The event …
Dave DeCamp(2023-06-19). US Navy Rehearses Docking Nuclear-Armed Submarine in South Korea.news.antiwar.comThe arrival of a large US nuclear-powered submarine in South Korea was a "dress rehearsal" for the docking of a nuclear-armed submarine, Nikkei Asia reported Monday. The guided-missile submarine (SSGN) USS Michigan docked in Busan on Friday. The USS Michigan was initially commissioned in the 1980s as a ballistic missile submarine (SSBN) that was armed …
ecsorinoco(2023-06-19). CNE of Ecuador Suspends Citizen Revolution Ticket for Presidential Election.orinocotribune.com In Ecuador, two presidential candidates have had their candidacies put on hold after the National Electoral Council (Consejo Nacional Electoral, CNE) detected errors in the registration process. The CNE granted the candidates 48 hours to correct the errors. | The candidates of the Citizen Revolution Movement (Movimiento Revolución Ciudadana, RC), Luisa González and Andrés Arauz, have been suspended, along with those sponsored by the Gente Buena and Construye alliance, Fernando Villavicencio and Andrea González. | The CNE suggests that the momentary disqualification can be resolved by submitting the government pla…
ecsorinoco(2023-06-19). Ukraine Violated Peace Agreement Approved in Turkey, Putin Reveals.orinocotribune.comRussian President Vladimir Putin revealed during an African leaders meeting in St. Petersburg that Russian forces had withdrawn from Kiev and other regions of Ukraine last year in compliance with a peace agreement reached in Turkey, as part of an African mediation mission to Russia. | However, during the meeting with the members of the African delegation, who were entrusted with presenting an initiative to resolve the Ukrainian conflict, Putin informed them that Kiev had declined to sign the pact following the voluntary departure of Russian troops. | The Russian head of state presented the document negotiated by…
Editor(2023-06-19). Is Juneteenth, Our New National Holiday, a Delusion?scheerpost.com By Mark Lloyd / Original to ScheerPost On June 16, 2023, the White House announced that President Biden was proud to have signed the 2021 bi-partisan law establishing Juneteenth as a new Federal holiday to, in his words, "commemorate America's dedication to the cause of freedom." Juneteenth, in many ways, is the quintessential American holiday. …
Editor(2023-06-19). Juneteenth: Embracing the Power of Awareness and Repair.scheerpost.com By Mobolaji Olambiwonnu / Original to ScheerPost When President Biden made Juneteenth a federal holiday in 2021, I initially saw it as a symbolic gesture, unable to replace the concrete legislation needed to address the challenges faced by the Black community in America. However, as time passed and I had conversations with my white friends …
Editor(2023-06-19). The Emergence of a New Non-Alignment.scheerpost.com By Vijay Prashad / Tricontinental: Institute for Social Research Dear friends, Greetings from the desk of Tricontinental: Institute for Social Research. A new mood of defiance in the Global South has generated bewilderment in the capitals of the Triad (the United States, Europe, and Japan), where officials are struggling to answer why governments in the Global South have …
Editor(2023-06-19). The Emergence of a New Non-Alignment: The Twenty-Fourth Newsletter.scheerpost.com By Vijay Prashad / Tricontinental: Institute for Social Research Dear friends, Greetings from the desk of Tricontinental: Institute for Social Research. A new mood of defiance in the Global South has generated bewilderment in the capitals of the Triad (the United States, Europe, and Japan), where officials are struggling to answer why governments in the Global South have …
Francisco Dominguez(2023-06-19). Alex Saab, Hostage of the Hybrid War Against Venezuela.orinocotribune.comBy Francisco Dominguez — Jun 17, 2023 | The case is a terrifying example of the US's continuing commitment to illegal, unilateral intervention and 'regime change,' where no country is truly safe. | June 12 2023 was the third anniversary of the illegal kidnapping and imprisonment by the US of Alex Saab. | Because the brutality and cruelty of the US blockade was wreaking havoc on the economy and millions of the most vulnerable in Venezuela were being deliberately denied their human rights to the most basic necessities of daily life, President Nicolas Maduro tasked Saab with travelling around the world procurin…
Hal McNulty(2023-06-19). The Weekly Round-up: Covid Inquiry, Abortion law, Sue Carr as Lord Chief Justice.ukhumanrightsblog.com In the news: The inquiry into the government's handling of Covid has begun hearing evidence in public. The first topic of discussion, Chair Baroness Hallett's Module 1, is pandemic preparedness. Hugo Keith KC, Lead Counsel to the Inquiry, told the hearing that the impact of lockdowns on society had not been planned for, while arrangements …
Ileana Ferrer Fonte(2023-06-19). Cuban FM deems to adopt first treaty to protect oceans.plenglish.comRome, Jun 19 (Prensa Latina) Cuba's Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez considered essential to adopt the treaty on Marine Biodiversity of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction by consensus at the UN on Monday.
Ileana Ferrer Fonte(2023-06-19). Five Palestinians were killed after Israeli attack on Jenin city.plenglish.comRamallah, Jun 19 (Prensa Latina) Israeli security forces killed Monday five Palestinians, including a minor, and a hundred were injured in a new attack on Jenin, a city in the northern occupied West Bank.
Ileana Ferrer Fonte(2023-06-19). Paraguayan prosecutor improves service after 100 days in office.plenglish.comAsuncion, Jun 19 (Prensa Latina) Paraguayan Attorney General Emiliano Rolón said on Monday the Prosecutor's Office might improve its service after his first 100 days in office as he replaced predecessor Sandra Quiñonez.
Jake Johnson(2023-06-19). China Says Washington and Beijing Must Reverse "Downward Spiral" in Relations.truthout.orgSecretary of State Antony Blinken met with leading Chinese officials, including President Xi Jinping, in Beijing on Monday in what was portrayed by both sides as an effort to ease increasingly dangerous tensions between the two nuclear-armed powers. Blinken met with Xi for roughly 35 minutes on Monday after speaking to Wang Yi, China's top foreign policy official, for several hours earlier in… |
Jake Johnson(2023-06-19). UN Accuses Russia of Denying Aid Workers Access to Dam Collapse Victims.truthout.orgThe United Nations on Sunday accused the Russian government of denying aid workers access to Moscow-controlled areas of southern Ukraine that were impacted by the devastating collapse of the Kakhovka dam earlier this month. Denise Brown, the U.N. humanitarian coordinator for Ukraine, said in a statement that Russia has "so far declined our request to access the areas under its temporary military… |
Julian Go, Rampart Magazine.(2023-06-19). The Colonial Origins Of The UChicago Police.popularresistance.orgThe story I want to tell has to do with the Philippines in the early twentieth century. But it will also have to do with policing across the United States and here on campus, and ultimately with the University of Chicago. | In 1898, the United States declared sovereignty over the Philippine Islands, places which President McKinley and most Americans had no idea even existed. But as a result of the Spanish-American war in 1898 the US did come to learn about the Philippines. It sent its troops there to fight the Spanish, and upon defeating Spain, it seized the Philippines and its millions of inhabitants as its new…
Kwaneta Harris(2023-06-19). Criminalized Survivors Face Judgement and Abuse From Their Own Defense Attorneys.truthout.org"They're offering you 40, I think you should take it." This was Kwaneta Harris's first interaction with her lawyer. Forty years in prison for protecting her life from a man she once cared for deeply. She declined the plea offer, and her lawyer promptly left. Writing about criminalized survivors often focuses on the harms inflicted by prosecutors, judges, prisons and parole commissions. |
M.K. Bhadrakumar(2023-06-19). Russia won't let Ukraine be a bleeding wound.peoplesdispatch.orgNATO expected the Ukrainian forces to punch through key Russian fortifications by now. In reality, they are struggling to get anywhere near the sprawling layered fortifications and in that desperate attempt, are taking massive losses…
midwesternmarx(2023-06-19). Dollar Mart By: Julie Stout.midwesternmarx.comThe customer is well-groomed. Black, or African-American, and she has done something lovely with her edge hairs. They're curled into spirals and waxed to lay down flat along her crown. She has a French manicure, and she's buying Midol, a box of tampons, and an individually-wrapped pickle. We don't sell a lot of Midol. Mostly, people steal it. We don't sell a lot of those pickles. I've often thought if we took them out of the refrigerator nex …
midwesternmarx(2023-06-19). From Breadline to Box Office: the Frankfurt School and Film Noir. By: Ian Hall.midwesternmarx.com While Audre Lorde's proclamation that "the master's tools will never dismantle the master's house" is so often borne out as sage—her thesis being woefully apropos to the milieus of contemporary American finance capital, electoral politics, and commercial artistry—there are myriad examples of creators and actors, acolytes to ideologies that are dead-left of the Overton window in their respective fields, weaponizing the means, methods, and te …
midwesternmarx(2023-06-19). Nicolás Maduro Makes Historic Trip to Brazil for South American Presidents' Summit By: Global News Service.midwesternmarx.comBrazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro participated in a joint press conference on May 29 from the Planalto Palace in Brasília, highlighting the importance of resuming ties. The press conference was held following a bilateral meeting between the heads of state ahead of the South American Presidents' Summit.As Lula told media, "This is a historic moment. After eight years, President Nicolás Maduro is bac …
Natalia Marques, People's Dispatch.(2023-06-19). Millions Of People In The US Ration Medicine.popularresistance.orgA new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report published this month reveals that approximately 9.2 million people in the US try to save money by rationing their medication. Most adults between the ages of 18 and 64 take at least one prescription medication, but 8% of them—9.2 million people—ration medicine by skipping doses, taking less than instructed, or delaying a refill. | Meanwhile, pharmaceutical giants like Merck are fighting tooth and nail against President Biden's limited checks on astronomical medication prices. Giving the government power to negotiate medicine prices with com…
Nicholas Powers(2023-06-19). This Juneteenth, We Are at War Over Our Right to Teach Black History.truthout.orgThe truth is illegal. That's what Black history teacher Valanna White realized at a routine, back-to-school meeting in August 2021. Tennessee had just banned teaching "critical race theory" in public schools. Now, if she or any other teacher dares to mention systemic racism in class, even during lessons on Black history, their licenses can be suspended or revoked. She and her colleagues are not… |
Nkechi Taifa(2023-06-19). Reparations, in Our Lifetime.aclu.org Once dismissed by many as impractical, the quest for reparations for the descendants of African people enslaved in the United States is now being embraced as a legitimate concept to be taken seriously. The remedy is not only being sought to address harms from the enslavement era, but also for lingering impacts which manifest today. The illegal kidnapping, cultural assault, and nearly 300 years of forced free labor, followed by 100 years of convict leased labor, Black codes, sharecropping, the peonage system, lynchings, mass murders, systemic racism, Jim Crow, gerrymandering, redlining, educational inequities,…
Orinoco Tribune 2(2023-06-19). Mali Demands That UN Troops Leave.orinocotribune.comBamako's top diplomat said the international peacekeeping mission has become "part of the problem" | Mali has called on the United Nations to end its decade-long peacekeeping mission "without delay," saying the international military force has only fueled tensions and instability in the African country. | Addressing the UN Security Council on Friday, Malian Foreign Minister Abdoulaye Diop said officials are willing to continue coordination with the UN, but demanded an end to its "stabilization mission." The UN force, known as MINUSMA, was deployed in 2013 in response to the Tuareg rebellion in the northern part o…
Pavel López Lazo(2023-06-19). Judge bars Trump from disclosing evidence of document case.plenglish.comWashington, Jun 19 (Prensa Latina) A federal judge on Monday issued a protective order barring former President Donald Trump from disclosing on social media or keeping evidence set to be turned over to him by the government in the classified documents case.
Pavel López Lazo(2023-06-19). Leftist party members praise Cuban president's visit to Italy.plenglish.comRome, Jun 19 (Prensa Latina) The Italian Communist Refoundation Party, one of the left-wing forces in this European nation, issued Monday a communiqué welcoming Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel who arrived a few hours ago in Rome.
Pavel López Lazo(2023-06-19). Uruguay police seize nearly 100 kg of cocaine.plenglish.comMontevideo, Jun 19 (Prensa Latina) Almost 100 kg of cocaine were seized by the Uruguayan police department at a property in Colonia Nicolich, a town close t the capital and in the department of Canelones.
Pavel López Lazo(2023-06-19). USA: Southern storms leave 6 dead and dozens injured.plenglish.comWashington, Jun 19 (Prensa Latina) The number of deaths caused by bad weather that has been battering the southern United States for days has surged to six, while nearly 468,000 customers are with no power, a news reported said Monday.
Sonali Kolhatkar(2023-06-19). Replacing the capitalist dream of AI-driven profits.nationofchange.orgWhen asked to share alternatives to capitalism, ChatGPT offered many options, none of which rely on the fantasy that money hoarding at the top can eventually benefit the rest of us.
Staff(2023-06-19). President Petro of Colombia Warns of Resurgent Far-Right in Europe, Drawing Parallels to Pre-Nazi Era.orinocotribune.comColombian President Gustavo Petro, reflecting on his official visit to Germany, has identified the growth of the extreme right in Spain and throughout Europe as very similar to the scenario of 1933 when Adolf Hitler rose to power as the head of the Nazi party. | According to the Colombian president, who was the keynote speaker in a conference organized by the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung Foundation, "today, we have a European left that doesn't know what to do while fascism is advancing. I could see it in the streets of Madrid, while they organized protests against me, for being Latin American, for my brown skin, for…
Tanupriya Singh(2023-06-19). Socialist Party of Zambia president Fred M'membe faces threat of arrest.peoplesdispatch.orgA warrant was issued against Socialist Party President Fred M'membe without any of the proper formalities being followed. He said that the police, in collaboration with ruling UPND cadre drafted into the State House security, intended to "abduct" him…
WSWS(2023-06-19). Postal workers speak against CWU leaders' line-up with Royal Mail.wsws.orgA telecoms worker and Communication Workers Union member at BT Group has also written in solidarity with the fight at Royal Mail, raising that they also face brutal restructuring including a reduction of the workforce by 40 percent by 2030.
WSWS(2023-06-19). Daniel Ellsberg and Julian Assange.wsws.orgIf the courageous Vietnam-era whistleblower carried out his actions today, he would undoubtedly face the same fate as Julian Assange: imprisonment and media vilification.
Ann Brown(2023-06-19). Before Campaign Kickoff, President Biden Sent $115 Million To Jackson, Mississippi For Water Crisis.moguldom.comTiming is everything in politics. And it seems just before kicking off his reelection bid, President Joe Biden felt it was finally a good time to send aid to Jackson, Mississippi, for the town's ongoing water crisis. In August 2022, Jackson's water system was already dealing with systemic issues like old, leaky pipes and malfunctions …
Ann Brown(2023-06-19). Adam Silver And NBA Drop Hammer On Ja Morant: Suspended For 25 Games Next Season.moguldom.comMany wondered what type of suspension trouble National Basketball Association player Ja Morant would get for his second gun-flashing episode. The first time around, he has suspended eight games, But this time, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver dropped the hammer and issued a 25-game suspension effective next season. The next season begins October 2023 and ends …
Brittani Banks(2023-06-19). Right-Wing Indoctrination in Charter Schools at Taxpayer Expense.independentmediainstitute.orgCharges that public schools are subjecting children to leftwing indoctrination are proving to be mostly over-hyped or not at all based in fact. Yet, there's evidence, according to a new report, that a fast-growing sector of the charter school industry is engaged in indoctrination, only, in this case, the schools are instructing children in white, …
Dana Sanchez(2023-06-19). Bubble Trouble: Top Analyst Says A Speculative Bubble Is Forming With Artificial Intelligence Companies.moguldom.comA bubble is developing in the overhyped field of artificial intelligence, said Satori Fund founder Dan Niles, although he believes AI is actually not getting enough attention, given its long-term potential. In the early stages of a powerful new technology such as AI, "the hype is too much because every company is trying to claim …
Editor(2023-06-19). Trump charges: why 'unprecedented'?mronline.org "It is hard to overstate the gravity of the criminal indictment", the New York Times editorial board wrote on 9 June, noting Trump's "contempt for the rule of law".
Eric Zuesse(2023-06-19). National Poll Shows RFK Jr. Tops All Other Politicians in Net Approval-Rating.dissidentvoice.org The Harvard CAPS-Harris Poll taken during 14-15 June 2023, shows the following net approval rating ("Favorable" minus "Unfavorable") for all of the listed possible candidates: +21% Robert F. Kennedy Jr. +9% Elon Musk +9% Tim Scott +8% Vivek Ramaswamy +5% Ron DeSantis +4% Nikki Haley -1% Bernie Sanders -3% Donald Trump, Doug Bergum, Ted Cruz …
Final Straw(2023-06-19). Final Straw: Updates On The Struggle To Stop Cop City.itsgoingdown.orgLong-running anarchist radio and podcast show, The Final Straw, speaks with the Atlanta Community Press Collective about the ongoing struggle to defend the Atlanta forest. Listen and Download HERE This week, you'll hear an interview with Matthew Scott, a journalist with ACPC in Atlanta to talk about recent developments with the struggle against Cop City,…
infobrics(2023-06-19). Zimbabwe Expresses Interest in Joining Brics.infobrics.orgZimbabwe is among the countries that have indicated interest in adopting the expected BRICS currency, in a move market watchers believe is meant to broaden the basket for locals…
infobrics(2023-06-19). Why Macron May Have a Fondness for BRICS.infobrics.orgNews reports suggested recently that French President Emmanuel Macron has reportedly asked South African President Cyril Ramaphosa for an invitation to the BRICS Summit scheduled for August, a news story that has not yet been confirmed by either French or South African authorities…
infobrics(2023-06-19). Why Cambodia Should Be a BRICS Dialogue Partner.infobrics.orgAs early as 2014, Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Hun Sen had stated that the creation of the BRICS New Development Bank (NDB), could ease Cambodia's dependence on institutions such as the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund…
Internationalist 360 ∞(2023-06-19). Biden Walks Back on Ukraine's NATO Accession.libya360.wordpress.comM. K. Bhadrakumar The US President Joe Biden (R) met NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg at the White House, Washington, June 13, 2023 If only the US President Joe Biden had a time machine as in…
Internationalist 360 ∞(2023-06-19). Closer Ties with NATO Would Be a Strategic Blunder for India.libya360.wordpress.comIn the following article, which was originally published in the Morning Star, Keith Lamb argues that Washington's flattery of India and its encouragement of stronger ties with NATO, citing an alleged "Chinese threat", is a trap into which New Delhi should not fall. The border dispute between India and China, he notes, is a legacy of…
Internationalist 360 ∞(2023-06-19). Declassified Files Expose British Role in NATO's Gladio Terror Armies.libya360.wordpress.comKit Klarenberg Newly declassified British files shed disturbing light on the origins and internal workings of Operation Gladio, a covert NATO plot deploying fascist terror militias across Italy. Have spies in London applied these lessons in Ukraine? Newly declassified British Foreign Office files have added disturbing details to the history of Operation Gladio. The covert…
Internationalist 360 ∞(2023-06-19). The Battle Fronts in the Face of the Global Colonizing Offensive and the New Fascism.libya360.wordpress.comJosé Ernesto Guerrero Photo: Bill Hackwell We will only be able to successfully confront capitalism, its colonizing desires and the neo-fascism that beats in its entrails from a common class front, from a fully emancipated consciousness. At the end of June and beginning of July the XXVI edition of the Sao Paulo Forum will be…
Kim Petersen(2023-06-19). Readouts Point to a Disjuncture between US and China.dissidentvoice.orgDuring the economic crisis in 2008, the United States sought China's aid. US treasury secretary Hank Paulson conferred with Chinese officials, and China agreed to increase the value of the RMB and to stop selling US T-bills which it had been doing at that time. Paulson said, "It is clear that China accepts its responsibility …
Medea Benjamin, Nicolas J.S. Davies(2023-06-19). The Silent Slaughter of the Flower of Ukraine's Youth.dissidentvoice.org"Plans love silence. There'll be no announcement of the start." Photo credit: Ukraine Defense Ministry As Ukraine prepared to launch its much heralded but long delayed counteroffensive, the media published a photograph of a Ukrainian soldier with his finger on his lips, symbolizing the need for secrecy to retain some element of surprise for this …
Mickey Z.(2023-06-19). If You Ever Start Trusting U.S. Businessmen, Remember Henry Ford.dissidentvoice.org (The name Henry Ford came up in a comment thread recently so I thought it'd be helpful to offer some lost context.) Henry Ford, the autocratic magnate who despised unions, tyrannized workers, and fired any employee caught driving a competitor's model, was also an outspoken anti-Semite. In 1918, he bought and ran a newspaper, The …
rebekah(2023-06-19). The Boldest Step to Close the Racial Wealth Divide in Generations.inequality.orgJuneteenth celebrates the end of chattel slavery in the United States. But over 150 years later, discriminatory public policies have prevented African Americans from closing the racial wealth divide in this country they helped build. Policy created that divide — and policy can close it. One state is showing how to move forward in advancing …
Robert Hunziker(2023-06-19). Planetary Heat is Happening Fast, and Faster.dissidentvoice.org The evidence is starting to build that all bets are off on predictions that humanity has a decade, or more, of clear sailing before global warming turns vicious enough to run roughshod over climate change deniers and the mean-spirited, anti-climate-change Republican Party. Voters better smarten up by 2024 or suffer the consequences. At least the …
Staff(2023-06-19). "Get Down to Business": Harry Belafonte in 2016 on Trump, Socialism & Fighting for Justice.democracynow.org We continue our Juneteenth special with more from Harry Belafonte, the legendary actor, singer and civil rights activist, who died in April at the age of 96. Belafonte last appeared on Democracy Now! in 2016 at a special event at the historic Riverside Church in New York to celebrate Democracy Now!'s 20th anniversary. He co-headlined the event with Noam Chomsky. It was the first time they had done a public event together. Belafonte spoke about Donald Trump, who had just been elected president, and ongoing struggles for freedom and justice in the United States. "We just have to get out our old coats, dus…
Staff(2023-06-19). Juneteenth Special: Historian Clint Smith on Reckoning with the History of Slavery Across America.democracynow.org We feature a special broadcast on the newly created Juneteenth federal holiday commemorating the day in 1865 when enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, learned of their freedom more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation. We begin with our 2021 interview with historian Clint Smith, originally aired a day after President Biden signed legislation to make Juneteenth the first new federal holiday since Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Smith is the author of How the Word Is Passed: A Reckoning with the History of Slavery Across America. "When I think of Juneteenth, part of what I think about is the bot…
Staff(2023-06-19). "Sing Your Song": Remembering Harry Belafonte, Who Used His Stardom to Help MLK & Civil Rights Movement.democracynow.org We dedicate part of our Juneteenth special to remembering the life and legacy of the legendary actor, singer and civil rights activist Harry Belafonte, who died in April at the age of 96. Belafonte appeared on Democracy Now! numerous times, and we feature two interviews. We begin with our 2011 interview at the Sundance Film Festival, where a documentary about his life, titled Sing Your Song, premiered, and discuss his political awakening and activism in detail. "Going into the South of the United States, listening to the voices of rural Black America, listening to the voices of those who sang out against th…
WSWS(2023-06-19). This week in history: June 19—25.wsws.orgThis column profiles important historical events which took place during this week, 25 years ago, 50 years ago, 75 years ago and 100 years ago.
WSWS(2023-06-19). Maritime unions ram through wage-slashing deal at Svitzer Australia.wsws.orgWith the unions either overtly urging a "yes" vote or sending a clear message to workers that there was no way for them to fight even if they voted "no," the fact that only 63 percent of workers voted in favour of the agreement reflects substantial opposition to the deal.
Andrew Korybko(2023-06-19). There Are Reasons To Be Skeptical Of Macron's Reported Intention To Attend The BRICS Summit.thealtworld.comHe almost certainly intends to use his possible attendance at the upcoming BRICS Summit to bolster France's reputation in Africa, which aims to restore some of its soft power there that's been rapidly in decline over the past year as a result of Russia's "Democratic Security" advances. France isn't waging a proxy war against any other BRICS member, which is why none of them apparently has any problem with him showing up at that event, thus making Russia the only one that's skeptical. | French President Emmanuel Macron reportedly asked his South African counterpart Cyril Ramaphosa if he could attend the upcoming B…
Caitlin Johnstone(2023-06-19). Our Systems Reward Dysfunction And Destruction: Notes From The Edge Of The Narrative Matrix.thealtworld.comListen to a reading of this article (reading by Tim Foley): | Our civilization is sick because all its systems ensure that human behavior is driven by profit, and health isn't profitable. Nobody gets rich from everyone staying healthy all the time. The gears of capitalism will still keep turning if its populace is made shallow and dull by bad education and crappy art made for profit. Billionaires aren't made by leaving forests and oceans unmolested, consuming less, mining less, drilling less, using less energy. The economy doesn't soar when the world is at peace and nations are working together in harmony. | I…
Edward Hunt(2023-06-19). The United States' Radioactive Legacy in the Marshall Islands.progressive.orgOfficials in Washington are keeping quiet about multiple nuclear-related crises affecting the Marshall Islands, a small island nation in the Pacific Ocean where the United States detonated sixty-seven nuclear bombs between 1946 and 1958.
Leonid Savin(2023-06-19). Multipolarité et multilatéralisme.thealtworld.comIl existe plusieurs termes similaires dans les sciences politiques occidentales qui rendent confus le contexte de l'émergence d'un ordre mondial multipolaire. Outre le terme de multipolarité, les mots "multipolarité" et "multilatéralisme" sont également utilisés. Cependant, si nous les déconstruisons, il sera évident qu'ils ont une signification différente. Avec la multipolarité, tout est plus ou moins clair, même si, encore une fois, en Occident, la polarité a d'abord été comprise comme une définition géographique, et comme il n'y a que deux pà¥les sur la Terre, le Nord et le Sud, elle a certaines connotatio…
Leonid Savin(2023-06-19). Multipolarity and Multilateralism.thealtworld.comThere are several similar terms in Western political science which confuse the context for the emergence of a multipolar world order. In addition to multipolarity the words multipolarism and multilateralism are used. However, if we deconstruct them, it will be obvious that they have a different meaning. With multipolarity more or less everything is clear, although, again, in the West the polarity was initially understood as a geographical definition, and since there are only two poles on the Earth, North and South, it has certain connotations. | During the Cold War and bipolarity it even underscored a certain nat…
Safa Ahmed(2023-06-19). Why Biden Should Rethink Aligning with Modi.progressive.orgIt is the responsibility of the United States to hold India accountable by publicly condemning the Prime Minister's downward spiral toward authoritarianism.
Staff(2023-06-19). Redacted: Massachusetts Withholding Plans For New Women's Prison.shadowproof.comWhen the state House and Senate passed a five-year moratorium on building any new prisons and jails last year, those who had spent years fighting against the construction of a new women's prison thought that the Legislature was finally listening. But, in one of his last moves in office last August, former Gov. Charlie Baker …
unitedEditor(2023-06-19). De-dollarization means disarmament of the PKK.uwidata.com The St. Petersburg International Economic Forum commenced on June 16th. The forum saw the participation of numerous leaders and ministers from Asia to Africa, including Russian Federation President Vladimir Putin who delivered a speech. The forum addressed the issues of multipolarity and alternative currencies to dollar. Dr. Mehmet Perinàßek, United World International author and the …
unitedEditor(2023-06-19). "Normal" life under artillery shells: "We will never abandon our land"uwidata.com We are in the Donetsk People's Republic. The Republic unilaterally declared independence from Ukraine in 2014. People are walking on the streets, taking their children to parks. However, at the same time, artillery shells or missiles are falling there. This is "normal" for them. We departed from Zaporizhia and took the road to Rostov and …
unitedEditor(2023-06-19). Switzerland's road to socialism and the Chinese experience.uwidata.comA delegation of the Communist Party of Switzerland visited China in mid-May. The delegation led by Massimiliano Arif Ay, General Secretary of the Party, met and exchanged views with many Chinese individuals, organizations and institutions. The party also had talks with its Chinese counterpart, the Communist Party of China. Massimiliano Arif Ay answered our questions …
_____(2023-06-19). A History of Ceasefires & Peace in Ukraine.transcend.org14 Jun 2023 – Negotiations, ceasefires, armistices and peace agreements are as old as wars themselves. Every war ends with some version of one of them. To stop the killing in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, people of conscience must do everything they can to make negotiations for a ceasefire become a reality.
_____(2023-06-19). Assange: An Unholy Masquerade of Tyranny Disguised as Justice.transcend.org15 Jun 2023 – Hitler did not need to manufacture lawyers and judges. The majority of German lawyers participated actively in Nazi laws' development and implementation. Julian Assange's persecution has nothing to do with the law. It is a simple demonstration of the crushing power of the state.
_____(2023-06-19). Daniel Ellsberg, Who Leaked the Pentagon Papers, Dies at 92.transcend.org16 Jun 2023 – Leaker of the top-secret history of the Vietnam War that enraged the Nixon administration–serving as the catalyst for White House-directed burglaries and "dirty tricks" that snowballed into the Watergate scandal–died today in California. He was 92. Rest in Peace Daniel Ellsberg.
_____(2023-06-19). Heeding Cornel West's 'Cri de Coeur'.transcend.orgBiden's response to the Russian attack on Ukraine was not for a ceasefire and diplomatic compromise but for weaponry and assistance to sustain a prolonged war as a demonstration of US-led NATO resurgence; not motivated by the defense of Ukraine but by an overwhelming interest in humiliating Putin and defeating Russia. Not only this.
_____(2023-06-19). International Criminal Court Advancing Global Injustice, Unaccountability and Criminal Agenda against Guardians of Peace.transcend.org"Rise, O' all you intelligent, righteous humanoids". Just as the war in Ukraine has become a festering sore in the politically motivated, combined, western, proxy war against Russia, the plight of Palestinians is a chronic human rights violation, festering, as an ulcer, already systemic in its manifestations, generated by Israel in its ongoing philosophy of ethnic cleansing. In reality it is a genocide, which is obfuscated by various institutes and governments for their personal support of the Zionist agenda.
_____(2023-06-19). (Italiano) Dichiarazione di Vienna per la Pace.transcend.org11 Giugno 2023 – La società civile internazionale con la Dichiarazione di Vienna per la Pace: "Servono negoziati che possano rafforzare la logica della Pace invece dell'illogica della guerra".
_____(2023-06-19). Polyhedral Configuration of 384 Governance-relevant Yi Jing Transformations.transcend.orgExperimental Interactive Mapping of 64 6-Linked Hexagrams Using Force-Directed Layout Introduction 17 Jun 2023 — The experimental configurations presented here follow from a previous exercise in adapting the remarkable articulation of the commentary on the 64 conditions interrelated in the traditional Chinese Yi Jing (Richard Wilhelm, The I Ching or Book of Changes, 1967). That …
_____(2023-06-19). Summer Fundraising — Please Pitch In.transcend.orgDear reader, please partner with TMS by contributing financially to our Peace Journalism. A troubled world needs our solutions as most leaders have gone berserk with their warmongering, fear-inducing militarism, and war-dependent economies. Our heartfelt thanks.
_____(2023-06-19). Why Is U.S. Media Blind to Washington's War Atrocities?transcend.org15 Jun 2023 – Nationalism masquerading as journalism covers war in darkness telling us for whom the bell tolls. When Russia invaded Ukraine, the U.S. media were all-hands-on-deck with empathetic, poignant reporting via TV, radio, print, and online outlets. But when U.S. missiles and bombs hit population centers over the previous two decades, the human tragedies rarely got anything more than short shrift in the U.S. media.
Marie Kelly(2023-06-19). 'Enough is Enough' — National Day of Action Organized by Nurses' Union.workers.org Thousands of nurses in hospitals across the U.S., represented by National Nurses United, participated in the union's National Day of Action on June 13 to address staffing concerns. Militant actions included press conferences, marches on hospital management and petitioning. National Nurses United action for safe staffing, June 13, 2023, Santa . . . |
Richie Merino(2023-06-19). Bronx Antiwar Coalition chases military recruiters out of college career fair.workers.org The Bronx Antiwar Coalition successfully chased U.S. Army recruiters out of a student career fair June 11. The fair was hosted by U.S. Rep. Adriano Espaillat at the City University of New York in The Heights (BMCC), in the predominantly Dominican neighborhood of Washington Heights. The Coalition organized the anti-recruitment . . . |
Sara Flounders(2023-06-19). Eyewitness Xinjiang: the reality vs. U.S. propaganda.workers.org The author is a co-director of the International Action Center and a contributing editor to Workers World newspaper. A slightly abridged version of this article was published in Global Times. U.S. imperialism's hostility to China is increasing — with military threats, new rounds of sanctions and increasingly wild fabrications. The . . . |
teleSUR(2023-06-19). 1,300 Migrants Arrive on the Island of Lampedusa in Italy.telesurenglish.netOn Monday, around 1,300 migrants are overcrowding the reception center on the island of Lampedusa, the closest Italian territory to the northern coasts of Africa, following a new wave of boats that arrived in the past 48 hours. | RELATED: | At least twelve vessels were intercepted last night, with a total of 691 migrants on board. They had departed from Zuwarah in Libya and Sfax in Tunisia. Consequently, the reception ce…
teleSUR(2023-06-19). Argentine Police Attacked Protesters in Jujuy.telesurenglish.netOn Monday, Human Rights Secretary Horacio Pietragalla Corti traveled to Jujuy to verify the situation in this Argentine province after the police harshly repressed thousands of citizens who protested in Purmamarca. | RELATED: | On June 15, Jujuy's constituent convention approved a reform of the provincial Constitution that limits the right of citizens to protest and gives the State the power to recognize community possession of Indigenous l…
teleSUR(2023-06-19). Brazil: Death Toll Rises to 13 After Extratropical Cyclone Hit.telesurenglish.netOn Sunday, Brazil's civil defense agency reported that the death toll rose to 13 from the extratropical cyclone that hit the southern part of the nation over the weekend, 4 people remain missing. | Related: | On late Thursday and early Friday, Torrential rain and strong winds started and caused damage in more than 40 towns in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, which borders neighboring Uruguay and Argentina. Authorities had preemptively evacu…
teleSUR(2023-06-19). Cautious Calm in Sudan's Capital as New Truce Comes Into Effect.telesurenglish.netOn Sunday, Sudan's capital Khartoum witnessed a cautious calm as a new humanitarian truce between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) became effective. | RELATED: | Both the Sudanese army and the RSF announced their agreement to the new 72-hour truce mediated by Saudi Arabia and the United States. Armed clashes had stopped and warplanes activity significantly declined since the truce went into effec…
teleSUR(2023-06-19). Cuban President Diaz-Canel Arrives in Italy.telesurenglish.netOn Monday, Minister Plenipotentiary Umberto Vattani received Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel, who arrived in Rome as part of a four-day tour that includes Italy, France and Serbia. | RELATED: | On June 16, the Vatican announced that Pope Francis and Cardinal Pietro Parolin will receive Diaz-Canel and Foreign Affairs Minister Bruno Rodriguez. | After the visit to the Vatican, the Cuban leader will meet with the Italian President Se…
teleSUR(2023-06-19). Cuban President Diaz-Canel to Meet With Pope Francis.telesurenglish.netOn Tuesday, Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel will hold meetings with Pope Francis and Italian Head of State Sergio Mattarella, as part of a tour of Europe from June 20 to 24. | RELATED: | The Pope's audience with Diaz-Canel will be strictly private and will take place a few days after Francis was discharged after spending nine days hospitalized for an abdominal hernia operation. | While for his interview with Mattarella, the Cuban president is ex…
teleSUR(2023-06-19). Ecuador: Armed Attack Leaves Six Dead in Guayaquil.telesurenglish.netOn Monday, a new armed attack in southern Guayaquil left at least six dead and six wounded. It is the second massacre so far this month in the Ecuadorian city. | RELATED: | It was apparently a settling of scores between gangs, said the police chief of the southern district of Guayaquil, Colonel Marcelo Castillo, in statements to the press. | According to the colonel, a black vehicle arrived during the early hours of Monda…
teleSUR(2023-06-19). Guatemalan Presidential Candidates Close Campaigns.telesurenglish.netOver the weekend, the main candidates for the Presidency of Guatemala closed their campaigns with a view to the elections to be held on June 25. | RELATED: | "Give me the benefit of the doubt. You gave your vote to three men who held office and have let you down for the last 12 years," he said. | the candidate Sandra Torres, who promised to restore the social programs that worked during the administration of her deceased…
teleSUR(2023-06-19). Intense Heat Kills 34 in Northern India.telesurenglish.netOn late Saturday, India officials reported that At least 34 people have died due to severe heat in the north Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. Doctors have advised residents over 60 to stay indoors during the daytime. | Related: | According to official statements, the fatalities occurred in the Ballia district, 300 km southeast of Lucknow, the state capital; moreover, official reports show that all individuals aged over 6…
teleSUR(2023-06-19). Israel to Ease Process for Expanding West Bank Settlements.telesurenglish.netDuring a weekly cabinet meeting on Sunday, the Israeli government authorized pro-settlement Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich to assume main responsibility for settlement planning and construction in the West Bank, and shortened political approval process for settlement planning and construction that had been in place for 25 years. | RELATED: | The Palestinian presidency spokesperson Nabil Abu Rudeineh said that Palestine re…
teleSUR(2023-06-19). Israeli Soldiers Kill 3 Palestinians in West Bank.telesurenglish.netOn Monday, at least three Palestinians were killed and dozens injured by Israeli soldiers in the northern West Bank city of Jenin. | RELATED: | During clashes, Khaled Asa'she, 21, Ahmad Saqer, 15, and Qassam Abu Serreyeh, 29, were killed, and 29 Palestinians were injured, including six in serious condition. | Eyewitnesses said that an Israeli army force backed by drones and helicopters stormed the city and the adjacent re…
teleSUR(2023-06-19). Libya Condemns Attack on School in Uganda, at Least 41 Deaths.telesurenglish.netOn Sunday, the Libyan Foreign Ministry condemned the attack on a secondary school in southwestern Uganda that killed at least 41 people on Friday. | Related: | "Libya stresses its support and solidarity with Uganda and offers its deepest condolences to the families of the victims, the government and the friendly people of Uganda," the ministry said in an official statement. | The ministry reiterated "Libya's firm positi…
teleSUR(2023-06-19). Pakistan Forms Committee to Probe Boat Accident in Greece Coast.telesurenglish.netOn Sunday, Pakistani Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif stablished a committee to probe the incident of a migrant boat that capsized off the coast of Greece, killing at least 79 people. Sharif instructed law enforcement agencies to trace those involved in human smuggling in Pakistan. | Related: | "In an unfortunate incident on June 14, a boat carrying migrants capsized off the coast of Greece, resulting in the deaths of Pakist…
teleSUR(2023-06-19). Palestine Condemns Israeli Settlement Expansion in West Bank.telesurenglish.netThe Israeli government's decision to accelerate the construction of settlements in the West Bank, is strongly condemned by Palestinians, the spokesman of the Palestinian presidency, Nabil Abu Rudeineh, said in statements to the press. | RELATED: | The spokesman said that the Palestinian leadership also rejects that the Israeli government has authorized Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich to be in charge of decision-making for settlement plan…
teleSUR(2023-06-19). Russia Continues to Inflict Casualties on NATO-Trained Soldiers.telesurenglish.netIn an interview published in the newspaper Rossíiskaya Gazeta on Monday, Sergei Naryshkin, the director of Russia's Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR), claimed that the defensive capabilities of Ukraine are being severely diminished by the Russian army. | RELATED: | "The death of a considerable number of NATO-trained soldiers and the destruction of foreign military equipment will undermine the Ukrainian…
teleSUR(2023-06-19). Shooting at Brazilian School Leaves One Young Woman Dead.telesurenglish.netOn Monday, a former student of the Helena Kolody School shot at the people who were in this public institution, where he killed a young woman and wounded another student. | RELATED: | "It is with great sadness and indignation that I receive the news of the attack on Helena Kolody School in Cambe in the state of Parana," President Lula da Silva said. | "Another young life taken by hatred and violence that we can n…
teleSUR(2023-06-19). Shooting in Illinois, at Least 1 Killed and 20 Injured.telesurenglish.netOn Sunday, at least one person was killed and 22 were injured when a group of people gathered in a strip mall in Willowbrook, Illinois to celebrate Juneteenth. | Related: | Authorities described the gathering as a peaceful "celebration of Juneteenth" that began at 6 p.m. Saturday. | "At approximately 12: 25 AM, police were called away due to a 911 call alleging a fight had broken out nearby," the DuPage County Sheriff's Offi…
teleSUR(2023-06-19). Titanic Tourist Sub Goes Missing in the Atlantic Ocean.telesurenglish.netThe U.S. Coast Guard said Monday that a search and rescue operation has been launched in the North Atlantic after a deep-water submersible disappeared near the wreckage of the RMS Titanic. | RELATED: | "The search location is about 1,450 km east of Cape Cod, at a depth of approximately 3,900 meters," Rear Adm. John Mauger, commander of the U.S. Coast Guard 1st District in Boston, who is leading the search effort…
teleSUR(2023-06-19). Uganda Police Arrest Suspected Collaborators in School Massacre.telesurenglish.netUgandan authorities reported on Monday the arrest of 20 people suspected of collaborating in last week's massacre in western Uganda by the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), a rebel group linked to the Islamic State. | RELATED: | Police spokesman Fred Enanga said "twenty arrests have been made of suspected ADF collaborators" in Friday's attack at Mpondwe-Lhubiriha Secondary School in Kasese district. A total of 42 peopl…
teleSUR(2023-06-19). UN Adopts First Treaty to Protect the High Seas.telesurenglish.netThe United Nations (UN) on Monday adopted the first world treaty for the protection of the high seas and the preservation of marine biodiversity in international waters. | RELATED: | UN Secretary-General António Guterres announced the formal approval of the text, noting that member states "have injected new life and hope to give the ocean a fighting chance." | The adoption of the agreement, which was reached by con…
ecns.cn(2023-06-19). Number of flights gradually increasing.ecns.cnChina's Civil Aviation Authority will continue in its efforts to promote the steady and orderly resumption of international flights with the approach of the first summer season since optimized COVID-19 management measures took effect.
ecns.cn(2023-06-19). Cross-border e-commerce sets record.ecns.cnThe value of China's cross-border e-commerce imports and exports reached 2.1 trillion yuan ($294 billion) last year, exceeding 2 trillion yuan for the first time, according to a recent report released by the General Administration of Customs.
ecns.cn(2023-06-19). Wang urges U.S. to stop hyping threat and lift sanctions.ecns.cnWang Yi has asked the United States to stop hyping up China's threat, lift illegal unilateral sanctions against China, stop its suppression of China's scientific and technological development, and refrain from interfering in China's internal affairs.
ecns.cn(2023-06-19). Xi meets Blinken in Beijing.ecns.cnChinese President Xi Jinping met with visiting U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Beijing on Monday afternoon.
ecns.cn(2023-06-19). Xi highlights mutual respect, sincerity in meeting with Blinken.ecns.cnPresident Xi Jinping said state-to-state interactions "should always be based on mutual respect and sincerity" when meeting with visiting United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Monday.
Pavel López Lazo(2023-06-19). Titanic tourist submarine disappears in Atlantic Ocean.plenglish.comWashington, Jun 19 (Prensa Latina) The U.S. Coast Guard in Boston is today leading a search and rescue operation off the Canadian coast to find a missing tourist submersible on a pricey tourist expedition to the Titanic shipwreck in the Atlantic Ocean with likely only four days ¥ worth of oxygen.
Alina Ramos Martin(2023-06-19). Experts in El Salvador warns on climate threats to food.plenglish.comRisk specialists question how the State faces the threat posed by the El Niño for the country and what are the prevention measures. | The coordinator of sustainability processes for Ahuachapán (western part of the country) and specialist in ecological risk management of the Unidad Ecológica Salvadoreña (UNES), Miguel Urbina, pointed out that there will be a lack of food and this will increase prices, due to drought and the effects of the El Niño climate phenomenon. | These assessments coincide with data from a multidimensional study of El Salvador, prepared by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Develo…
Alina Ramos Martin(2023-06-19). Housing, food and electricity prices increase in Panama.plenglish.comPanama City, Jun 19 (Prensa Latina) Housing, electricity and food groups stand out as the most expensive in Panama, so says a report of the General Comptroller of the Republic.
Alina Ramos Martin(2023-06-19). Influenza vaccination campaign to begin in Nicaragua.plenglish.comAccording to Vice President Rosario Murillo, this will be carried out through the Ministry of Health (Minsa), with 600,000 doses and will be applied to people over six years of age. | The most recent vaccination campaign in Nicaragua against other diseases was carried out between April and May, and according to Minsa, 2,291,284 doses of vaccines were applied. | This initiative involved a social participation of 35,479 persons in the in the immunization against diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis. | During the free health campaigns, doses were also administered against measles, mumps, rubella, poliomyelitis, Covid-…
Alina Ramos Martin(2023-06-19). Russia increases fertilizer exports to Latin America.plenglish.comMoscow, Jun 19 (Prensa Latina) The financial director of the Russian fertilizer manufacturer Phosagro, Aleksander Sharabaiko, informed that the company increased exports to Latin America by 50% in the first four months of this year.
Ana Ibis Falcón Lamoth(2023-06-19). Search for bodies concludes in Ecuador landslide.plenglish.comQuito, Jun 19 (Prensa Latina) The search for missing persons after the landslide that occurred last March 26 in the town of Alausí, in the province of Chimborazo, in Ecuador, concluded today.
Ana Ibis Falcón Lamoth(2023-06-19). Syrian capital resumes implementation of strategic projects.plenglish.comDamascus, Jun 19 (Prensa Latina) The governor of the city of Damascus, the Syrian capital, Muhammad Tariq Krishati, announced the resumption of vital service projects, after being interrupted since the beginning of the war.
ecns.cn(2023-06-19). Computing power offers new chances for tech firms.ecns.cnChina's computing power industry will usher in new development opportunities, as major Chinese tech companies have rolled out ChatGPT-like artificial intelligence chatbots.
ecns.cn(2023-06-19). Our vision in tune with policy, says Tesla chief.ecns.cnChina will play an indispensable role in Tesla accelerating the world's transition to sustainable energy, Grace Tao, vice-president of Tesla, said in an interview on Wednesday.
ecns.cn(2023-06-19). Industrial internet to boost productivity, cut costs.ecns.cnThe industrial internet, a new type of manufacturing automation that combines advanced machines, internet-connected sensors and big data analysis, is driving this revolutionary approach to the production of customized products.
ecns.cn(2023-06-19). Qin, Blinken conclude a 'long candid, in-depth, and constructive' talk.ecns.cnChinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Qin Gang and U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken concluded a nearly six-hour candid, in-depth and constructive talk on Sunday concerning the overall China-U.S. relations.
ecns.cn(2023-06-19). Cross-Strait efforts urged for national rejuvenation.ecns.cnThe forum was jointly held by the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office, the Fujian provincial government and more than 80 institutions and organizations from across the Strait.
ecns.cn(2023-06-19). President Xi's letter boosts confidence for Taiwan people.ecns.cnPeople from Taiwan said the congratulatory letter from Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chinese president, has boosted their confidence in the integrated and peaceful development across the Taiwan Strait.
ecns.cn(2023-06-19). Experts hail fast growth of Tibet at expo forum.ecns.cnTibet enjoys a prosperous and harmonious environment, featuring political and social stability, and strong economic development, said a top official of the autonomous region during a forum held in Lhasa on Saturday.
ecns.cn(2023-06-19). Probe confirms rat head found in canteen food, overturning previous rule.ecns.cnA provincial investigative task force in Jiangxi on Saturday overturned an earlier investigation by local authorities, confirming that the object found by a college student in a canteen meal was in fact the head of a rat, rather than the duck neck reported by the initial local-level probe.
ecns.cn(2023-06-19). Bridge on Xiong'an Expressway in place.ecns.cnThe last segment of the span of a new megabridge along the Beijing-Xiong'an Expressway was completed in Beijing on Saturday, in preparation for the route's opening later this year.
ecns.cn(2023-06-19). Balanced policies needed to encourage childbirth.ecns.cnThe average fertility rate in China, meaning the number of children born to a woman over a lifetime, dropped from 1.52 in 2019 to 1.07 last year, and the first-child fertility rate fell from 0.7 to 0.5 during the same period.
ecns.cn(2023-06-19). Beijing to reimburse fertility treatments.ecns.cnBeijing will include 16 therapeutic assisted reproductive services under its healthcare insurance system, with effect from July 1, the municipal government announced on Thursday.
ecns.cn(2023-06-19). Nation joining trade pact will benefit region.ecns.cnChina has submitted the documents for joining the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership, which if successful is expected to bring tangible economic benefits to participating countries and further bolster economic integration of the Asia-Pacific region, an expert said.
ecns.cn(2023-06-19). China's average marriage age continues to rise, driven by urbanization, education.ecns.cnStatistics show that the average age of first marriages in Northeast China's Heilongjiang Province has reached 31.48 years old and that of Liaoning Province was 29.79 years old, ranking first and second among the 17 provinces and regions that have released their census yearbooks.
ecns.cn(2023-06-19). Golden snub-nosed monkeys enjoy life in Sichuan.ecns.cnCovering a area of about 16,000 hectares, Baihe National Nature Reserve, one of the first five nature reserves in Sichuan, is home to nearly 1,700 golden snub-nosed monkeys.
ecns.cn(2023-06-19). Dragon boats set sail across China.ecns.cnA total of 172 dragon boats and 4,816 participants compete at a dragon boat racing event in Yongzhou, central China's Hunan Province, June 18, 2023.
ecns.cn(2023-06-19). Bonfire festival brings tourists to Oroqen.ecns.cnThe 33rd bonfire festival kicked off on Sunday, bringing tourists a good chance to appreciate the culture of Oroqen ethnic group.
ecns.cn(2023-06-19). Scenic highway reopens in NW China's Xinjiang.ecns.cnThe Dushanzi-Kuqa Highway in Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, or Duku Highway, reopened to traffic on Sunday, sparking a surge in tourism during the Dragon Boat Festival."ÄÄ "ÄÄ…
Javier Arana Villasusa(2023-06-19). China expects more contribution from the US to improve ties.plenglish.comBeijing, Jun 19 (Prensa Latina) China today expressed hope that after the visit of Secretary of State Antony Blinken, the United States would contribute more to improve and stabilize bilateral relations, stressing that they are at the lowest and most critical level.
Javier Arana Villasusa(2023-06-19). Ethiopian Minister of State held talks with UN special representative.plenglish.comAddis Ababa, Jun 19 (Prensa Latina) Ethiopian State Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mesganu Arga, held talks today with the Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary General for Somalia, Catriona Laing, on issues of regional and multilateral interest.
Javier Arana Villasusa(2023-06-19). Government of Guatemala considers declaring electrical emergency.plenglish.comGuatemala City, Jun 19 (Prensa Latina) Due to the lack of rains and the generation problems in the hydroelectric basins, the Government of Guatemala is analyzing today, to declare an emergency in the interconnected system…
Javier Arana Villasusa(2023-06-19). Health alert continues in Chile due to respiratory viruses.plenglish.comSantiago de Chile, Jun 19 (Prensa Latina) Chile, due to the increase of respiratory viruses, is facing today a complex sanitary situation which has caused the death of seven children and forced to return to the use of masks in educational centers.
Javier Arana Villasusa(2023-06-19). More than 500 exhibitors to attend international fair in Angola.plenglish.comLuanda, Jun 19 (Prensa Latina) More than 500 exhibitors have already confirmed their participation in the next Luanda International Fair (Filda), the most important trade event in Angola, the Secretary of State Ivan dos Santos announced today.
John J. Mearsheimer(2023-06-19). In Ukraine, it's coming down to an endless war of position.indybay.orgRussia sees itself as existentially threatened – regardless of whether NATO and the West ever had and have in mind to attack Russia. What is relevant is what the Russian leadership and the majority of Russians are convinced of. Russia has long accused NATO of wanting to turn Ukraine into a Western bulwark on its border with Russia. | Since 2008, Russia has repeatedly made it clear to the West that this is unacceptable.
Revolutionary Workers United Front(2023-06-19). Friday 6/16: POA: Shut it Down!indybay.orgOn the sidewalk in front of the San Francisco Police Officers Association: 800 Bryant @ 6th Street in San Francisco…
Richard Heinberg, Resilience.(2023-06-19). Polycrisis, Unraveling, Simplification, Or Collapse.popularresistance.orgSince the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, Russia's invasion of Ukraine, and the resulting disruption of multiple global supply chains, policy think tanks have increasingly adopted the term polycrisis to signify humanity's destabilized status quo. The World Economic Forum's 2023 Global Risk Report uses the newish word 13 times in 90 pages. Scholars from a range of disciplines (including Columbia University historian Adam Tooze) have written about the polycrisis, and both Cascade Institute and Omega Institute have published papers and reports on it. The Cascade Institute notes that "a global polycrisis occurs when…
Simon Rowe, Fight Back News!.(2023-06-19). With Strike Looming, UPS Teamsters Win Air Conditioning, Other Gains.popularresistance.orgTampa, Florida – Since national negotiations started in March, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters has reached many tentative agreements in their national contract with United Parcel Service. These agreements that will benefit Teamsters include but are not limited to better cooling systems in package cars, strengthened grievance procedures, and the creation of more union jobs. | The current Teamsters contract with UPS was a five-year agreement which expires on July 31. Unless the Teamsters bargaining team reaches a tentative agreement with UPS for a next contract and the rank and file votes "yes" by July 3…
teleSUR odr, DRL(2023-06-19). Bolsonaro reconoce haber desinformado sobre vacunas anticovid.telesurtv.netEl líder ultraderechista refirió haber leído en el prospecto de las vacunas creadas con tecnología de ARNm, contenían partículas de "grafeno", aseveración que desmintió refiriendo una equivocación por su parte.
teleSUR, DRL(2023-06-19). Comienza escrutinio en referéndum constitucional en Mali.telesurtv.netEn una declaración a la prensa tras depositar su voto en el Instituto Baco Djicoroni a Bamako, el primer ministro, Choguel Maïga, invitó a los malienses a votar y demostró su confianza en la victoria del "sí".
teleSUR, JCM(2023-06-19). Ferry filipino se incendia con 120 personas a bordo.telesurtv.netTodos los tripulantes y pasajeros a bordo fueron rescatadas con vida después de que el barco en el que viajaban se incendiara en las costas de la región central de Filipinas, precisó.
teleSUR, JCM(2023-06-19). Irán y Uzbekistán firman 10 documentos de cooperación.telesurtv.netEl presidente uzbeco, a la cabeza de una delegación económica y política de alto nivel, llegó esta misma jornada a Teherán en cumplimiento de una invitación oficial de su par iraní.
teleSUR, JGN(2023-06-19). Presidente de Cuba emprende gira por Europa.telesurtv.netEl jefe de Estado cubano participará en la Cumbre para un Nuevo Pacto Financiero Mundial, a celebrarse en París, Francia, entre el 22 y 23 de junio.
_____(2023-06-19). The Imminent Extradition of Julian Assange and the Death of Journalism.transcend.org17 Jun 2023 – Julian Assange's legal options have nearly run out. He could be extradited to the U.S. this week. Should he be convicted in the U.S., any reporting on the inner workings of power will become a crime. Julian may be imprisoned for journalism, but he won't be the only one.
ecns.cn(2023-06-19). EU actions against tech firms slammed.ecns.cnThe China Chamber of Commerce to the EU, or CCCEU, voiced deep concerns over the European Commission's recent actions to pressure its member states to avoid using 5G equipment made by Huawei and ZTE.
ecns.cn(2023-06-19). Consumer market buoyed by shopping carnival, Father's Day.ecns.cnChinese consumers' passion for online shopping was visible once again during this year's June 18 shopping carnival, which industry experts said played a vital role in promoting the recovery of consumption and shoring up the economy.
ecns.cn(2023-06-19). Japan urged to halt release of toxic water.ecns.cnEnvironmental and social experts from across Asia have called on Japan to refrain from contaminating the sea with radioactive wastewater after it began test running the equipment to discharge toxic water from a crippled nuclear power plant into the Pacific.
ecns.cn(2023-06-19). Moscow looks to enhance trade ties with Beijing.ecns.cnRussia and China are not just neighbors but also maintain very good relations, and the two countries have made progress in using the renminbi in bilateral trade, Russia's President Vladimir Putin has said.
ecns.cn(2023-06-19). China, U.S. to keep exchanges at a high level.ecns.cnChina and the United States agreed on Sunday to jointly implement the important consensus reached at the meeting between President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Joe Biden in Bali, Indonesia, in November.
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-06-19). Mayo Clinic Social Innovation Grant to address health care disparities accepting applications.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgROCHESTER, Minn. — Mayo Clinic is now accepting applications for a new Social Innovation Grant poised to address health care disparities in Olmsted County. Visit the Mayo Clinic Community Engagement page for application materials and additional information. Applications are due July 31, 2023. The grant, sponsored by Mayo Clinic's Department of Medicine, will be awarded to digital innovation projects that improve health, enhance health care delivery, and promote greater health equity in the greater Rochester…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-06-19). Addressing cancer concerns in the LGBTQ+ community.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgDuring June, many cities and towns around the U.S. and the world celebrate and raise awareness of the LGBTQ+ community's accomplishments and the ongoing fight for equality and acceptance. When it comes to health, the LGBTQ+ community faces increased cancer concerns. Stigma and discrimination create barriers to health care, placing the LGBTQ+ community at heightened risk for certain forms of cancer. Being aware of cancer risks and finding ways to overcome these challenges can be lifesaving. Mayo…
Editor(2023-06-19). Juneteenth: Embracing the Power of Awareness and Repair.scheerpost.com By Mobolaji Olambiwonnu / Original to ScheerPost When President Biden made Juneteenth a federal holiday in 2021, I initially saw it as a symbolic gesture, unable to replace the concrete legislation needed to address the challenges faced by the Black community in America. However, as time passed and I had conversations with my white friends …
Roosevelt Institute(2023-06-19). Capital in the 2020s (with Thomas Piketty).indybay.orgInequality is not an accident. It's not like the weather. It actually is being driven by the way capitalism is functioning. You know what we need? We need state intervention, we need government action, and we need that to be very, very, very big. That is when he proposes a policy that seems like it's common sense now, but at the time, the idea of a wealth tax of 2 percent sounds radical.
rebekah(2023-06-19). The Boldest Step to Close the Racial Wealth Divide in Generations.inequality.orgJuneteenth celebrates the end of chattel slavery in the United States. But over 150 years later, discriminatory public policies have prevented African Americans from closing the racial wealth divide in this country they helped build. Policy created that divide — and policy can close it. One state is showing how to move forward in advancing …
Katie Kienbaum, John Farrell, Institute for Local Self-Reliance.(2023-06-18). Local Ownership Of Clean Energy Boosts Benefits And Busts Barriers.popularresistance.orgILSR's new report, Advantage Local: Why Local Energy Ownership Matters, finds that local ownership of clean energy can address many of the most pressing challenges we face today, from the climate crisis to economic inequality to corporate exploitation. The report details how local clean energy ownership — as distinct from local siting — can boost the economic impacts of clean energy, cut through public opposition to project development, and put power back in the hands of people instead of polluting utility monopolies. | As shown in the report, local ownership of clean energy, such as rooftop solar pan…
Nicholas Powers(2023-06-19). This Juneteenth, We Are at War Over Our Right to Teach Black History.truthout.orgThe truth is illegal. That's what Black history teacher Valanna White realized at a routine, back-to-school meeting in August 2021. Tennessee had just banned teaching "critical race theory" in public schools. Now, if she or any other teacher dares to mention systemic racism in class, even during lessons on Black history, their licenses can be suspended or revoked. She and her colleagues are not… |
Nkechi Taifa(2023-06-19). Reparations, in Our Lifetime.aclu.org Once dismissed by many as impractical, the quest for reparations for the descendants of African people enslaved in the United States is now being embraced as a legitimate concept to be taken seriously. The remedy is not only being sought to address harms from the enslavement era, but also for lingering impacts which manifest today. The illegal kidnapping, cultural assault, and nearly 300 years of forced free labor, followed by 100 years of convict leased labor, Black codes, sharecropping, the peonage system, lynchings, mass murders, systemic racism, Jim Crow, gerrymandering, redlining, educational inequities,…
Calli McMurray(2023-06-19). California Schools Urged to Create Heat Plans on a Warming Planet.truthout.orgAs hot days become more extreme and common, California education researchers are urging that school districts be required to develop heat plans to keep students safe, just as they have policies for severe storms and active shooters. A policy brief published last month by the UCLA Luskin Center for Innovation offers a series of recommendations on how education and building codes can help schools… |
ecns.cn(2023-06-19). China's average marriage age continues to rise, driven by urbanization, education.ecns.cnStatistics show that the average age of first marriages in Northeast China's Heilongjiang Province has reached 31.48 years old and that of Liaoning Province was 29.79 years old, ranking first and second among the 17 provinces and regions that have released their census yearbooks.
Javier Arana Villasusa(2023-06-19). Health alert continues in Chile due to respiratory viruses.plenglish.comSantiago de Chile, Jun 19 (Prensa Latina) Chile, due to the increase of respiratory viruses, is facing today a complex sanitary situation which has caused the death of seven children and forced to return to the use of masks in educational centers.
Editor(2023-06-19). Trump charges: why 'unprecedented'?mronline.org "It is hard to overstate the gravity of the criminal indictment", the New York Times editorial board wrote on 9 June, noting Trump's "contempt for the rule of law".
_____(2023-06-19). Why Is U.S. Media Blind to Washington's War Atrocities?transcend.org15 Jun 2023 – Nationalism masquerading as journalism covers war in darkness telling us for whom the bell tolls. When Russia invaded Ukraine, the U.S. media were all-hands-on-deck with empathetic, poignant reporting via TV, radio, print, and online outlets. But when U.S. missiles and bombs hit population centers over the previous two decades, the human tragedies rarely got anything more than short shrift in the U.S. media.
ecns.cn(2023-06-19). Consumer market buoyed by shopping carnival, Father's Day.ecns.cnChinese consumers' passion for online shopping was visible once again during this year's June 18 shopping carnival, which industry experts said played a vital role in promoting the recovery of consumption and shoring up the economy.
Editor(2023-06-19). Trump charges: why 'unprecedented'?mronline.org "It is hard to overstate the gravity of the criminal indictment", the New York Times editorial board wrote on 9 June, noting Trump's "contempt for the rule of law".
_____(2023-06-19). Why Is U.S. Media Blind to Washington's War Atrocities?transcend.org15 Jun 2023 – Nationalism masquerading as journalism covers war in darkness telling us for whom the bell tolls. When Russia invaded Ukraine, the U.S. media were all-hands-on-deck with empathetic, poignant reporting via TV, radio, print, and online outlets. But when U.S. missiles and bombs hit population centers over the previous two decades, the human tragedies rarely got anything more than short shrift in the U.S. media.
ecns.cn(2023-06-19). Consumer market buoyed by shopping carnival, Father's Day.ecns.cnChinese consumers' passion for online shopping was visible once again during this year's June 18 shopping carnival, which industry experts said played a vital role in promoting the recovery of consumption and shoring up the economy.
teleSUR(2023-06-19). Israel to Ease Process for Expanding West Bank Settlements.telesurenglish.netDuring a weekly cabinet meeting on Sunday, the Israeli government authorized pro-settlement Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich to assume main responsibility for settlement planning and construction in the West Bank, and shortened political approval process for settlement planning and construction that had been in place for 25 years. | RELATED: | The Palestinian presidency spokesperson Nabil Abu Rudeineh said that Palestine re…
Staff(2023-06-19). Redacted: Massachusetts Withholding Plans For New Women's Prison.shadowproof.comWhen the state House and Senate passed a five-year moratorium on building any new prisons and jails last year, those who had spent years fighting against the construction of a new women's prison thought that the Legislature was finally listening. But, in one of his last moves in office last August, former Gov. Charlie Baker …
Marie Kelly(2023-06-19). 'Enough is Enough' — National Day of Action Organized by Nurses' Union.workers.org Thousands of nurses in hospitals across the U.S., represented by National Nurses United, participated in the union's National Day of Action on June 13 to address staffing concerns. Militant actions included press conferences, marches on hospital management and petitioning. National Nurses United action for safe staffing, June 13, 2023, Santa . . . |
Jorge Sellare, Grassroots Economic Organizing.(2023-06-18). Five Facts About Producer Organizations And Rural Development.popularresistance.orgProducer organizations (POs) receive substantial attention and policy support, given their potential to contribute to pro-poor rural development. Here, we first synthesize decades of empirical research in the form of five stylized facts—common and largely unchallenged conclusions—about POs. Then, we explore these stylized facts using several secondary and primary data sets. We confirm some stylized facts, challenge others, and highlight which ones lack empirical evidence to derive policy implications and directions for future research. We highlight largely overlooked low and regionally biased particip…
teleSUR(2023-06-19). Uganda Police Arrest Suspected Collaborators in School Massacre.telesurenglish.netUgandan authorities reported on Monday the arrest of 20 people suspected of collaborating in last week's massacre in western Uganda by the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), a rebel group linked to the Islamic State. | RELATED: | Police spokesman Fred Enanga said "twenty arrests have been made of suspected ADF collaborators" in Friday's attack at Mpondwe-Lhubiriha Secondary School in Kasese district. A total of 42 peopl…
Labor Video Project(2023-06-19). On 2023 Juneteenth, ILWU10 Closes N.Ca Ports & Makes Actor Danny Glover An Honorary Member.indybay.orgOn Juneteenth, ILWU Local 10 will close all ports in Northern California and make Danny Glover and honorary member of the Local. Retired ILWU Local 10 secretary treasurer Clarence Thomas talks about the history of Juneteenth and also the history of Danny Glover with the ILWU Local 10.
Tanupriya Singh(2023-06-19). Socialist Party of Zambia president Fred M'membe faces threat of arrest.peoplesdispatch.orgA warrant was issued against Socialist Party President Fred M'membe without any of the proper formalities being followed. He said that the police, in collaboration with ruling UPND cadre drafted into the State House security, intended to "abduct" him…
Sara Flounders(2023-06-19). Eyewitness Xinjiang: the reality vs. U.S. propaganda.workers.org The author is a co-director of the International Action Center and a contributing editor to Workers World newspaper. A slightly abridged version of this article was published in Global Times. U.S. imperialism's hostility to China is increasing — with military threats, new rounds of sanctions and increasingly wild fabrications. The . . . |
Richie Merino(2023-06-19). Bronx Antiwar Coalition chases military recruiters out of college career fair.workers.org The Bronx Antiwar Coalition successfully chased U.S. Army recruiters out of a student career fair June 11. The fair was hosted by U.S. Rep. Adriano Espaillat at the City University of New York in The Heights (BMCC), in the predominantly Dominican neighborhood of Washington Heights. The Coalition organized the anti-recruitment . . . |
Jake Johnson(2023-06-19). UN Accuses Russia of Denying Aid Workers Access to Dam Collapse Victims.truthout.orgThe United Nations on Sunday accused the Russian government of denying aid workers access to Moscow-controlled areas of southern Ukraine that were impacted by the devastating collapse of the Kakhovka dam earlier this month. Denise Brown, the U.N. humanitarian coordinator for Ukraine, said in a statement that Russia has "so far declined our request to access the areas under its temporary military… |
Revolutionary Workers United Front(2023-06-19). Friday 6/16: POA: Shut it Down!indybay.orgOn the sidewalk in front of the San Francisco Police Officers Association: 800 Bryant @ 6th Street in San Francisco…
WSWS(2023-06-19). Maritime unions ram through wage-slashing deal at Svitzer Australia.wsws.orgWith the unions either overtly urging a "yes" vote or sending a clear message to workers that there was no way for them to fight even if they voted "no," the fact that only 63 percent of workers voted in favour of the agreement reflects substantial opposition to the deal.
Mickey Z.(2023-06-19). If You Ever Start Trusting U.S. Businessmen, Remember Henry Ford.dissidentvoice.org (The name Henry Ford came up in a comment thread recently so I thought it'd be helpful to offer some lost context.) Henry Ford, the autocratic magnate who despised unions, tyrannized workers, and fired any employee caught driving a competitor's model, was also an outspoken anti-Semite. In 1918, he bought and ran a newspaper, The …
_____(2023-06-19). A Compassionate Spy… How an American Spy for the Soviets Saved the World From an Atomic Holocaust.strategic-culture.orgDave Lindorff's film, A Compassionate Spy, explains much of why the world is facing an abysmal situation today. | Toward the end of World War Two, the U.S. leadership had plans to use their newly developed atomic weapon not against Nazi Germany or Japan, but rather primarily to destroy the Soviet Union. A new documentary film, A Compassionate Spy, tells how that abomination against world peace was prevented. | In this interview, award-winning journalist Dave Lindorff who co-produced the movie reveals the background and nerve-racking details of this little-known spy story. | A young American physicist named Ted…
Antoine Davis, Darrell Jackson, Waging Nonviolence.(2023-06-19). What Juneteenth Looks Like For Prisoners.popularresistance.orgJuneteenth is a bittersweet day for us — and all Black people in prison holding onto the promise of freedom. | Let's start with history. The Emancipation Proclamation — issued by Abraham Lincoln on Sept. 22, 1862, during the American Civil War — declared that all slaves in the Confederacy would be "forever free." Unfortunately, that freedom didn't extend to the four slaveholding states not in rebellion against the Union, and the proclamation was of course ignored by the Confederate states in rebellion. For the roughly 4 million people enslaved, Lincoln's declaration was symbolic; only after the…
Simon Rowe, Fight Back News!.(2023-06-19). With Strike Looming, UPS Teamsters Win Air Conditioning, Other Gains.popularresistance.orgTampa, Florida – Since national negotiations started in March, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters has reached many tentative agreements in their national contract with United Parcel Service. These agreements that will benefit Teamsters include but are not limited to better cooling systems in package cars, strengthened grievance procedures, and the creation of more union jobs. | The current Teamsters contract with UPS was a five-year agreement which expires on July 31. Unless the Teamsters bargaining team reaches a tentative agreement with UPS for a next contract and the rank and file votes "yes" by July 3…
Ana Ibis Falcón Lamoth(2023-06-18). Chinese prime minister kicks off European tour.plenglish.comBeijing, Jun 18 (Prensa Latina) Chinese Prime Minister Li Qiang on Sunday kicked off a European tour that will take him to Germany and France, where he is expected to strengthen strategic ties with these countries and the European Union (EU).
Bill Nicholov(2023-06-18). US Politicians Don't Have the Right to Dictate Macedonia's Future.truthout.orgIn May, Senator Chris Murphy tapped into the endless flow of U.S. taxpayer dollars to fly to the Western Balkans, with a stop in the Republic of Macedonia to implore (read: threaten) Macedonians to adopt a "simple constitutional amendment" in order to "stay on the path to join the European Union." But why does a senator from Connecticut care if Macedonia joins the EU? As a member of the… |
Staff(2023-06-19). "Sing Your Song": Remembering Harry Belafonte, Who Used His Stardom to Help MLK & Civil Rights Movement.democracynow.org We dedicate part of our Juneteenth special to remembering the life and legacy of the legendary actor, singer and civil rights activist Harry Belafonte, who died in April at the age of 96. Belafonte appeared on Democracy Now! numerous times, and we feature two interviews. We begin with our 2011 interview at the Sundance Film Festival, where a documentary about his life, titled Sing Your Song, premiered, and discuss his political awakening and activism in detail. "Going into the South of the United States, listening to the voices of rural Black America, listening to the voices of those who sang out against th…
ecsorinoco(2023-06-19). CNE of Ecuador Suspends Citizen Revolution Ticket for Presidential Election.orinocotribune.com In Ecuador, two presidential candidates have had their candidacies put on hold after the National Electoral Council (Consejo Nacional Electoral, CNE) detected errors in the registration process. The CNE granted the candidates 48 hours to correct the errors. | The candidates of the Citizen Revolution Movement (Movimiento Revolución Ciudadana, RC), Luisa González and Andrés Arauz, have been suspended, along with those sponsored by the Gente Buena and Construye alliance, Fernando Villavicencio and Andrea González. | The CNE suggests that the momentary disqualification can be resolved by submitting the government pla…
Kit Klarenberg(2023-06-19). Declassified files expose British role in NATO's Gladio terror armies.thegrayzone.comNewly declassified British files may be one of the most valuable sources revealing the origins and internal workings of Operation Gladio, a covert NATO plot deploying fascist terror militias across Italy. Has UK intelligence applied these lessons in Ukraine? Newly declassified British Foreign Office files have added disturbing details to the history of Operation Gladio. The covert operation was uncovered in 1990, when the public learned that the CIA, MI6 and NATO trained and directed an underground army of fascist …
_____(2023-06-19). The Imminent Extradition of Julian Assange and the Death of Journalism.transcend.org17 Jun 2023 – Julian Assange's legal options have nearly run out. He could be extradited to the U.S. this week. Should he be convicted in the U.S., any reporting on the inner workings of power will become a crime. Julian may be imprisoned for journalism, but he won't be the only one.
Chelsey Faloona(2023-06-18). Gov't of Waukegan, Illinois tries to hide extensive history of abuse by cops.liberationnews.org The city government of Waukegan, Illinois, tried to bury an internal report revealing misconduct and evasion of discipline in the Waukegan Police Department. Waukegan is a city 30 miles north of Chicago with a multinational, working class population of just under 90,000.
Written by America's racism is reducing its focus against Africans in order to increase its focus against Asians. | On June 20th, an editorial in China's Global Times newspaper headlined 
Lauren Davila made a stunning discovery as a graduate student at the College of Charleston: an ad for a slave auction larger than any historian had yet identified, Jennifer Berry Hawes reports.
For months, mainstream media across the Western world—in particular English-language outlets based in the constituent members of the 'Five Eyes' global spying network—have been rabidly awash with terrifying news of secret "Chinese police stations" operating the world over.
Ever since the Haitian people successfully overthrew slavery and colonialism in 1804, they have been subjected to interventions and policies by the French and U.S. governments—from devastating "debt" collection to brutal military occupation, from coups to neocolonial puppet dictatorships—designed to destroy their existence as sovereign people, as an independent nation.
On June 4/5 the Ukrainian military launched its long announced counteroffensive in southeast Ukraine. Ten days later there is no significant progress.
Laos is a country in Southeast Asia with a rich development potential based on vast water resources as well as minerals including gold.
Russian President Vladimir Putin: "Kiev has lost 186 tanks, 418 armoured vehicles, losses mounting," St. Petersburg, June 16, 2023…
most normal people live by history, except for NYC "intellectual" elite and Western journos. People distill things into art. E.g. Soviet schoolchildren have this picture literally burned into their minds. This is from Soviet history text book–Milos Obilic kills Turkish Sultan. 
The U.S. anti-war movement fondly remembers the former government employee who contributed to the end of the U.S. invasion of Vietnam…
From May 8-12, the 30th Constitutional Convention of the Canadian Labour Congress took place in Montréal. Reporting for Working People and The Real News Network, Max attended the convention and spoke with a number of rank-and-file workers, organizers, and union officers about the state of the labor movement in Canada. | In Part 2 of our two-part dispatch from the CLC, we talk to: Nora Loreto, writer, editor, organizer, podcaster, co-host of Sandy and Nora Talk Politics with Sandy Hudson, and author of numerous books, including Spin Doctors: How Media and Politicians Misdiagnosed the COVID-19 Pandemic, and T…
The prominent role of Banderite Neo-Nazis in Ukraine's government propaganda operations suggests that Nazi apologism has spread into the core institutions of its government — perhaps more than the dominant Western view is able to admit.
Shasta County, California has become a laboratory for far-right activists in search of power. The county has long been a Republic outpost in a blue state, but since the COVID-19 pandemic, local politics have taken a hard right turn. A recall election in 2022 swept a moderate Republican majority from the County Board of Supervisors in favor of a new class of extremists. Buoyed by popular discontent with mask mandates and school closures, Shasta's newly elected rulers have turned their sights on eliminating voting machines, purging "Critical Race Theory" and LGBTQ-friendly content from schools, and trying to…
Stop Cop City Solidarity has called a Week of Action for June 24-July 1, beginning with a kickoff barbecue and continuing with multiple protests throughout Atlanta. The call to action states in part: "We must continue to uplift the spirit of our beloved comrade Tortuguita, who was murdered in cold . . . | 
Texas Death Penalty Abolition Movement activists participated in the 10th Annual Acres Homes Juneteenth Parade on June 17, with signs and banners on a truck and a shiny red jeep. Activists spoke on a sound system to the hundreds lining West Montgomery Road in Northwest Houston. Texas Death Penalty Abolition . . . | 
For some Pennsylvania state legislators, incarcerated people belong in prison, no questions asked. "Lock 'em up and throw away the key," as the reactionary saying goes. State policies that sustain the mass incarceration of Black and Brown people and members of impoverished communities hinge on people not seeing the hidden . . . | 
Legalizing pot has opened the floodgates to a new multibillion dollar industry in multiple states. But where there are high profits, there's often high exploitation. The experience of unionized cannabis delivery drivers and warehouse workers who belong to 
HARTFORD, Conn.—While their struggle to end poverty continues, group home and day program members of SEIU 1199NE agreed to new contracts at six agencies, ending a weeks-long strike. The new contracts cover the next two years, starting on July 1, 2023, with an option to reopen negotiations after the first year. Direct care providers will …
PHILADELPHIA—Interrupted repeatedly by chants of "Let's go Joe!" and "Four more years!" from an energized crowd of 1,500-2,000 unionists, Democratic President Joe Biden welcomed the endorsement of almost all of the nation's unions at a rousing speech in Philadelphia. It was the earliest presidential endorsement in AFL-CIO history. Biden's speech was heavy on the improved …
The Palestinian solidarity movement must seek to disrupt the 'school to apartheid promotion pipeline'. It's past time to challenge private schools indoctrinating young minds into worshiping a violent faraway state that oppresses millions. A recent visit to Canada by Israel's minister for Diaspora Affairs and Combating Antisemitism, Amichai Chikli, highlights a subject that requires far …
Daniel Ellsberg was best known for leaking the Pentagon Papers, but he was also a lifelong anti-nuclear activist, stemming from his time working as a nuclear planner for the U.S. government. In December 2017, he joined us to discuss his memoir, The Doomsday Machine: Confessions of a Nuclear War Planner. "This was an actual war plan for how we would use the existing weapons," he noted, "many of which I had seen already that time."…
We remember the life and legacy of Pentagon Papers whistleblower Daniel Ellsberg, who died Friday at the age of 92, just months after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. In 1971, Daniel Ellsberg, then a top military strategist working for the RAND Corporation, risked life in prison by secretly copying and then leaking 7,000 pages of top-secret documents outlining the secret history of the U.S. War in Vietnam. The leak would end up helping to take down President Nixon, accelerate the end of the War in Vietnam and lead to a major victory for press freedom. Henry Kissinger once called Ellsberg "the most da…
Bernie Sanders called him "the most effective and popular leader that the American working class has ever had… one of the most important Americans of the 20th century." Yet his face has never appeared on a U.S. postage stamp, an achievement emblematic of having "made it" in the American history books. We speak of the …
