2020-11-13: News Headlines

Andrew Lotery, Abby O'Connell, Rosie A Harris, Sobha Sivaprasad, Barnaby C Reeves (2020-11-14). [Correspondence] Eplerenone for chronic central serous chorioretinopathy — Authors' reply. thelancet.com We thank Riccardo Sacconi and colleagues and Dinu Stanescu-Segall and colleagues for their questions about the VICI trial.1…

Paul Street (2020-11-13). F*#k the Trumpenleft and Obama Too. counterpunch.org The neoliberal imperialist Barack Obama and his fellow Left-hating establishment Democrats have cost me a lot of online "friends." I'm not referring to liberals, moderates, and progressives who have taken umbrage at my radical Left criticism of Clinton-Obama-Pelosi Democrats (hereafter "COP Dems")' nauseating fealty and service to capital and empire. I never had friends, real

Lucas Leiroz de Almeida (2020-11-13). Biden Defends Sanctions Against Brazil and Irritates Bolsonaro. globalresearch.ca A new era is beginning in bilateral relations between Brazil and the US. Unlike Donald Trump, who demonstrated greater neutrality in environmental and humanitarian issues and always avoided pronouncements about the Amazon, the presumptive president-elect, Joe Biden, is marked …

Vijay Prashad (2020-11-13). Biden Should Shake Hands With Nicolás Maduro. counterpunch.org In June, Joe Biden—who will be the U.S. president in January 2021—sent out a tweet that described Venezuela's President Nicolás Maduro—and others—as "thugs and dictators." Maduro won two elections to hold his post—in 2013 and 2018. In 2018, Maduro won 67.8 percent of the vote, losing a third of the votes to Henri Falcón and

A Guest Author (2020-11-13). No matter who wins, we lose! workers.org By Lydian Deford World Party and the Green Party of Erie County held a jointly sponsored protest called "No matter who wins, we lose!" on Nov. 4 evening. While most of the country is enraptured by the drama of the phony U.S. democracy, the demonstration carried the message that we . . . |

Joseph Natoli (2020-11-13). The 77/72* Phenomenal World Divide. counterpunch.org "I can't tell you how many people are saying Trump's saying what I've been thinking all my life." "Most of them [Biden voters] are morons." "That V.P. of Biden's, oh my God, that woman is vicious," "The worst thing about the Trump presidency isn't what we've learned about Trump. It's what we've learned about our

Linda Pentz Gunter (2020-11-13). In Promoting New Nuclear Power, Biden-Harris Back Fiction Over Science. counterpunch.org When you look at the precipitating drop in renewable energy costs versus the ever soaring nuclear ones; when you examine how you can reduce more carbon emissions faster and more cheaply with renewables than nuclear; and when you observe the real life examples of countries whose carbon reductions are greater after investing in renewables rather than clinging onto nuclear; then the only reason to include nuclear power in a climate plan is political.

Julie Hollar (2020-11-13). When Centrists lose, corporate media blame the left. mronline.org Joe Biden hadn't even been declared the victor of the 2020 election before establishment Democrats, in the face of poorer-than-expected results in House and Senate races, began pointing fingers at the left—with corporate media giving them a major assist.

Melvin Goodman (2020-11-13). Revisiting "Seven Days in May" counterpunch.org One of the occupational hazards of a 24-year career as an intelligence analyst at the Central Intelligence Agency is the tendency to anticipate the dark side. Whenever I see a floral arrangement, for example, I expect there to be a corpse nearby. Now if I were still an intelligence analyst at the CIA and watching events in a Third World democracy that resemble the goings on taking place in the United States of America, I would be deeply concerned.

Cory Gunkel (2020-11-13). Blame the Democrats, Not Socialism. counterpunch.org It's no surprise a CIA officer blamed "socialism" for all the problems of a complex political situation, sowing discord and chaos amongst a putatively unified group with supposedly similar goals. In the wake of disappointing Democratic down-ballot losses in both the House and the Senate last Thursday, ex-CIA spy and current Virginia Rep. Abigail Spanberger

Shawn Mulcahy (2020-11-13). Republicans are encouraging people to report voter fraud for up to a $1 million reward. salon.com Republicans dominated up and down the ballot in Texas, but Patrick is still crusading for proof of fraud…

teleSUR (2020-11-13). China Praises Biden and Harris for Their Victory in US Election. telesurenglish.net China Friday congratulated President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris on their victory in the November 3 presidential election, a result that President Donald Trump refuses to acknowledge. | RELATED: | "We respect the choice of the American people and pass on our congratulations to Mr. Biden and Mrs. Harris," China's Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin said. | China waited until the most votes wer…

Protests Contintue (2020-11-13). Resistance on the Golden Gate Bridge. indybay.org The struggle goes on despite the announcement on Nov 7 that the Biden/Harris ticket won.

Daniel Haufler (2020-11-13). Biden's victory shifts the balance of power in Washington. indybay.org Oh, it's going to be so nice when you hardly hear from Trump any more. | Daniel Haufler is the responsible editor for the online debate magazine Gegenblende and its podcasts.

Refuse Fascism Bay Area (2020-11-13). Saturday 11/14: Biden's Win Is a Very Good Thing, But the Struggle Is Far From Over. indybay.org Powell & Market, San Francisco…

Priscilla Ward (2020-11-13). Kamala Harris names herself and seeks redemption, empowering so many of us to do the same. salon.com In "Lovecraft Country," Hippolyta named herself in order to own her potential to change, as must we all…

Johanna Ross (2020-11-13). With Biden, Don't Expect this 'Cold War' to Thaw Anytime Soon. globalresearch.ca Russian President Vladimir Putin is no stranger to changes in the US administration. In the last couple of decades, as a member of Boris Yeltsin's office, then as both President and Prime Minister he has dealt with Republican and Democrat …

Danny Haiphong (2020-11-13). Joe Biden's Victory Is Still a Loss for Humanity: "Good News for Corporations, Cops, War Profiteers and Banks" globalresearch.ca The Biden-Harris administration is good news for corporations, cops, war profiteers and banks too big to fail, but offers nothing to save the people and planet from multiple rises. | "Social movements must become the focus of politics, not the electoral …

Fight Back (2020-11-13). Gipp family holds angelversary for Ryan Gipp at Standing Rock Reservation. fightbacknews.org Fort Yates, ND – On October 23, 2017, the Bureau of Indian Affairs murdered 35-year-old Ryan Gipp after he was pulled over outside of Fort Yates, North Dakota. Gipp and his parents were returning home from a hunting trip and stopped at a gas station. Gipp was ejecting a shell from his shotgun, when it accidentally discharged. The family began to drive home and was pulled over by BIA officers shortly after. Gipp threw the only weapon in the vehicle, his shotgun, out the window in an effort to play it safe and present himself unarmed. BIA officers Raymond Webb and Gary Sandland Jr. then tased and shot Gipp several…

Yves Engler (2020-11-12). Trudeau Lobbies Biden to Maintain Climate-Destroying Trump Policy. counterpunch.org President Donald Trump's climate criminality has been shocking. His administration's contribution to worsening this existential threat to humanity will be remembered as his most damaging policy. Largely in response to the president's 'spew more fossil fuels' outlook Noam Chomsky described Trump as "the worst criminal in human history." Pressed on the matter, Chomsky recently told the

Staff (2020-11-12). South African Activist Kumi Naidoo: Trump is Attempting a Coup to Install Minority Rule. democracynow.org We continue to look at the world's response to the U.S. election with South African activist Kumi Naidoo, a global ambassador for Africans Rising for Justice, Peace and Dignity, former secretary general of Amnesty International and former head of Greenpeace. Naidoo says President Donald Trump's loss to Joe Biden is good news, but notes that the world lost four crucial years to tackle the climate crisis and other issues because of the Trump administration. "This is a relief, but it is not something for us to — at this stage, anyway — celebrate with any great enthusiasm," he says.

Staff (2020-11-12). Brazil: Trump Ally Bolsonaro Refuses to Acknowledge Biden Win & Downplays COVID as Death Toll Mounts. democracynow.org The White House has ordered agencies not to cooperate with Biden's presidential transition team, and President Donald Trump continues to refuse to accept defeat in the 2020 election, which means Biden cannot receive security briefings or access government funds for the transition. But while the standoff continues in the U.S., other countries are already preparing for a new administration. For more on how the historic U.S. election is playing out internationally, we speak with analysts from around the world, including Maria Luísa Mendonàßa, director of the Network for Social Justice and Human Rights in Brazi…

Staff (2020-11-12). Trump Loss Decreases Chance of Iran War, But Many Iraqis Fear U.S. Policy Under Biden, Too. democracynow.org We look at how Joe Biden's presidency will affect the U.S. footprint in the Middle East with Guardian correspondent Ghaith Abdul-Ahad, who says Biden's win is being viewed with "anxiety" by many Iraqis who are eager to avoid war between the U.S. and Iran. "Any conflict will take place on Iraqi soil," says Abdul-Ahad. "There is not much optimism. There is anxiety towards Biden and his team in the way they deal with Iraq."

Prof. Marjorie Cohn (2020-11-12). Trump's Frivolous Lawsuits Are the Tip of the Iceberg in His Refusal to Concede. globalresearch.ca As masses of people poured into the streets to celebrate the end of Donald Trump's fascist rule, the lame duck president's lawyers were filing frivolous lawsuits in an attempt to nullify Joe Biden's victory. But none of these suits, …

Vijay Prashad (2020-11-12). Joe Biden should shake hands with Nicolás Maduro. peoplesdispatch.org Despite the relentless aggression by the US against Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro congratulated Joe Biden on his election and expressed the hope that talks would resume. It might be a good idea for Biden to take up that offer…

Chauncey DeVega (2020-11-12). Chris Hedges on the task ahead: Will Biden surrender to plutocrats and paralysis?>. salon.com Pulitzer-winning author: Biden and the Democrats will "just dig themselves deeper," fueling a fascist comeback…

Danny Haiphong (2020-11-12). Joe Biden's victory is still a loss for humanity. mronline.org The Biden-Harris administration is good news for corporations, cops, war profiteers and banks too big to fail, but offers nothing to save the people and planet from multiple rises.

Mark Gruenberg (2020-11-12). Jobless numbers stay high as Senate's ruling Republicans do nothing. peoplesworld.org &nbsp…

Heidi Shierholz (2020-11-12). Not Just Cruel, GOP Blocking Unemployment Aid Is Terrible Economics. commondreams.org With unemployment benefits for millions of workers set to expire in December, Senate Republicans must stop blocking aid. | www.commondreams.org/sites/default/files/styles/cd_special_coverage/public/views-article/thumbs/closed_1_0_1_0.jpg

sputniknews (2020-11-12). GOP Candidate Announces Victory in Iowa Congressional Race After Error in Vote Counting Fixed. sputniknews.com According to the Republican, the race was close, as she was leading in votes on Election Night but provisional ballots and absentee ballots still remained to be counted, which could have potentially reversed the election results.

Pip Hinman (2020-11-12). Trump defeated, now we need to battle Biden. greenleft.org.au Donald Trump's defeat does not mean that Trumpism is dead. The struggles are going to have to continue, argues Alex Bainbridge.

Kenny Stancil, staff writer (2020-11-12). Biden Health Adviser Has a Plan to Get Pandemic Under Control and Revive Economy: Pay People to Stay Home for 4-6 Weeks. commondreams.org The government "could pay for a package right now" to cover economic losses—making it possible to curb Covid-19 transmission without increasing the financial suffering associated with shutting down commerce, said epidemiologist Michael Osterholm. | www.commondreams.org/sites/default/files/styles/cd_special_coverage/public/headline/thumbs/michael_osterholm.jpg

teleSUR (2020-11-12). Expert Claims Criminal Groups Back Peru's New President. telesurenglish.net During an interview granted this Thursday to HispanTV, former anti-corruption prosecutor Julio Arbizu has addressed the issue of the removal of President Martin Vizcarra and the assumption of Manuel Merino, which led to scenes of protest and police repression in the streets of Peru. | RELATED: | Arbizu has denounced that three presidents during the last four years have been examples of the weakness of democracy in…

Jessica Corbett, staff writer (2020-11-12). Climate Groups Push Biden to Ensure Financial Appointees Are Committed to Actions That 'Match the Scale of the Crisis'. commondreams.org "The climate crisis is the biggest threat to financial stability, as well as the broader economy. Financial regulators who ignore it are simply failing at their missions." | www.commondreams.org/sites/default/files/styles/cd_special_coverage/public/headline/thumbs/gettyimages-1228514337_0.png

Igor Derysh (2020-11-12). Arizona's Republican attorney general sees "no evidence" of voter fraud: Voters backed GOP—not Trump. salon.com "People voted for Republicans down-ballot but they didn't vote" for Trump, he said. That "doesn't mean it's fraud"

splcenter (2020-11-12). Far-Right Extremists Heading to Washington Amid Talk of Trump "Coup" splcenter.org A cluster of far-right extremists including neo-fascists, white nationalists and militia members are expected to descend on Washington D.C. Saturday, amidst President Trump's refusal to accept his loss to Democrat Joe Biden in the 2020 election.

Jessica Corbett, staff writer (2020-11-12). 'This Should Be Basic Common Sense': Lee and Pocan Urge Biden to Appoint Pentagon Chief Without Defense Contractor Ties. commondreams.org "The American people deserve a defense secretary that puts the American people's safety above corporate profits." | www.commondreams.org/sites/default/files/styles/cd_special_coverage/public/headline/thumbs/1920px-to_save_the_progressives-_u.s._reps_pramila_jayapal_mark_pocan_barbara_lee_yvette_clark.webm1_.jpg

Jonathan Cook (2020-11-12). Biden will fail to bring back "normal" politics. dissidentvoice.org Analysts are still grappling with the fallout from the US election. Trumpism proved a far more enduring and alluring phenomenon than most media pundits expected. Defying predictions, Trump improved his share of the overall vote compared to his 2016 win, and he surprised even his own team by increasing his share of minority voters and …

sputniknews (2020-11-12). Election 2020: Hail to the Thief. sputniknews.com On today's episode, host Lee Stranahan discussed current events, including 5 Americans dying in a peacekeeper's helicopter crash, Joe Biden speaking as projected President-elect with the Pope, Hong Kong expelling members of their legislative council on behalf of China, and Pennsylvania ruling in favor of the Trump campaign in the ID voter deadline.

commondreams (2020-11-12). We Need President-Elect Joe Biden To Help Build Back Our Oceans. commondreams.org ______________________________…

Editor (2020-11-12). Fighting the Wildfires of Our Dystopian Present and Future. scheerpost.com Daria Devyatkina / CC BY 2.0] By Katharine Wilkinson / OtherWords As a writer and climate activist, I have a deep faith in our ability to heal the planet and ourselves. Even so, 2020 has been a heavy year, with the pandemic spreading, inequality growing, and our democracy fraying — all against a backdrop of wildfires and hurricanes. Our leaders have been focused on short-term profits for the few… |

WSWS (2020-11-12). Massachusetts governor pushes for in-person learning as COVID-19 cases surge. wsws.org As Massachusetts reports over 2,000 daily cases for the first time since the spring, Republican Governor Charlie Baker and state officials are continuing their pressure campaign to herd students and teachers back into classrooms.

commondreams (2020-11-12). The Elders Express Deep Concern at Failure to Respect US Democratic Transition of Power. commondreams.org ______________________________…

Georgeanne M. Usova (2020-11-12). President-Elect Biden's Reproductive Freedom To-Do List. aclu.org After four years of attacks on our

Staff (2020-11-12). Jair Bolsonaro Downplays COVID and Refuses to Acknowledge Biden Win. truthout.org The White House has ordered agencies not to cooperate with Biden's presidential transition team, and President Donald Trump continues to refuse to accept defeat in the 2020 election, which means Biden cannot receive security briefings or access government funds for the transition. But while the standoff continues in the U.S., other countries are already preparing for a new administration. For more on how the historic U.S. election is playing out internationally, we speak with analysts from around the wor…

Hannah Reynolds (2020-11-12). Youth Must Lead on Climate Change Fight. progressive.org Biden will be the most progressive leader on climate to ever occupy the White House. But keeping up the pressure to act is more crucial than ever.

Franklin Frederick (2020-11-12). The Coming Weeks Could be the Period of Greatest Threat to Venezuela. globalresearch.ca Trump has not yet accepted electoral defeat, and his remaining days as U.S. presidency until Biden's inauguration may represent the period of greatest threat of armed intervention in Venezuela, especially before December 6, the date of the country's next legislative …

Philip Weiss (2020-11-12). Will Trump Push Israeli Annexation Before January 20? And Israel Might Grab 'Once in a Lifetime' Chance. globalresearch.ca Trump will push annexation of West Bank, and if Netanyahu sees it as in his political interest to be antagonistic to Biden, he will accede, say two prominent Israel lobbyists. | *** | In the few weeks he has left, Donald Trump…

Sophia Tesfaye (2020-11-12). Trump's false voter-fraud claims could blow GOP's chances of holding Senate. salon.com Republicans are boosting Trump's BS in hopes of saving two Georgia Senate seats. That might doom them instead…

Media Lens (2020-11-11). Robert Fisk: Death of a "Controversial" Journalist. dissidentvoice.org Robert Fisk, the Independent's Middle East correspondent, died on 30 October aged 74. In reviewing his life and career, the newspaper for which he worked for more than two decades wrote of their star reporter: 'Much of what Fisk wrote was controversial…' As John Pilger noted, in describing Fisk's journalism as 'controversial' the Independent was …

Andrea Germanos, staff writer (2020-11-11). To 'Rebuild and Repair' After Trump Cruelty, Rights Group Gives Biden Blueprint for Racial Justice and Immigration Reform. commondreams.org "Progress on each of these fronts is desperately needed to make all families and communities safe." | www.commondreams.org/sites/default/files/styles/cd_special_coverage/public/headline/thumbs/immigration-transition-team.jpg

RT (2020-11-11). 'Leftists are evil': Conservative actor Jon Voight says Democrats serve SATAN in pro-Trump speech (VIDEO). rt.com Academy Award winning actor Jon Voight caused a splash online after posting a short video arguing that the US presidential election was a fraud and citing an "evil" leftist alliance with Satan as the driving force. | The 'National Treasure' star said he was "disgusted with this lie that [Joe] Biden has been chosen," in the Tuesday clip, referencing the Democrats' win against Donald Trump during the November 3 contest, which Trump has challenged. | "There will be a price to pay," Voight assured viewers, warning ominously: "The ones who are jumping for joy now are jumping toward the horror they will be in for."

teleSUR (2020-11-11). Brazil: Bolsonaro Rejects Biden's Comments on Amazon Rainforest. telesurenglish.net Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro Wednesday slyly criticized statements made by U.S. President-elect Joe Biden who warned of economic sanctions on Brazil, if authorities failed to control wildfires in the Amazon region. | RELATED: | "We recently witnessed a candidate for the head of State say that if I dont put out the fire in the Amazon, he will raise trade barrier against Brazil," President Bolsonaro said. | The all…

Anand Naidoo (2020-11-11). The Heat: US post election turmoil. america.cgtn.com Post election turmoil as US President Trump ramps up charges of voter fraud while Joe Biden begins a transition to the White House.

Glen Ford (2020-11-11). Corporate Democrats want to run against Trump-like Republicans forever. mronline.org Whoever wins the Electoral College, race-based politics will continue to allow the corporate rulers to ignore public demands for relief from the Race to the Bottom and endless war.

Dean Baker (2020-11-11). The 8.1 Million Vote Landslide. counterpunch.org Some folks are seeing this election as a squeaker for Biden since we saw close races in key states. This has concealed the fact that Biden actually is winning the popular vote by a large margin. Since many votes are still not counted across the country I thought I would do a simple exercise where

Sam Pizzigati (2020-11-11). The 2020 Election as a Triumph for Democracy? Hold the Hosannas. counterpunch.org In real horse races — races that actual horses run — the winners go on to run other races. Racehorses do races. They have no other responsibility. In our political horse races, winners do have another responsibility. We expect them to go on and govern, to make and execute policy decisions. Horse races don't give

The Canary (2020-11-11). Hong Kong disqualifies four pro-democracy legislators. thecanary.co Hong Kong has disqualified four pro-democracy legislators. It comes after Beijing passed a resolution that would allow the local government to remove politicians from their positions if they're deemed a threat to national security.The disqualification came after meetings of China's National People's Congress Standing Committee on 10 and 11 November.China's official Xinhua news agency said the committee passed a resolution to disqualify those who: | Support Hong Kong's independence. | Refuse to acknowledge China's sovereignty over the city. | Commit acts that threaten national security. | Ask external forces to in…

Brett Wilkins, staff writer (2020-11-11). World Leaders Urged to 'Stand Up for Democracy' and Refuse to Meet With Pompeo After He Denies Election Outcome. commondreams.org "We cannot normalize Pompeo's threats to democratic legitimacy and the principles of a peaceful transition of power," stressed Serra Sippel of the Center for Health and Gender Equity. | www.commondreams.org/sites/default/files/styles/cd_special_coverage/public/headline/thumbs/gettyimages-11336864281_0.jpg

Jon Queally, staff writer (2020-11-11). Demanding White House Climate Office and 'Fierce' Cabinet Picks, Groups Urge Biden to Claim His 'FDR Moment'. commondreams.org "Democrats have a once-in-a-generation moment to deliver policies at the scale of the crises our generation is facing." | www.commondreams.org/sites/default/files/styles/cd_special_coverage/public/headline/thumbs/biden_climate_mobilization.jpg

The Canary (2020-11-11). Airline boss says failure to issue holiday refunds is 'theft'. thecanary.co Travel firms' failure to issue prompt refunds for cancelled holidays is "a bit like theft", according to the boss of Jet2. | Steve Heapy, chief executive of the airline and tour operator, said delays in making payouts during the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic have given "a very bad impression" of the travel industry. | Money withheld: | Recent analysis by consumer group Which? claimed more than £1bn is being withheld in partial or full refunds from package holiday customers. In July, the Civil Aviation Authority published a report stating that Virgin Atlantic, easyJet, Ryanair, and Tui were among t…

_____ (2020-11-11). Hybrid War On China Crafted By Marquee Brands Like Frontline. popularresistance.org Since the the good old days are here again with Biden, according to millions of clueless Democrats, the deep state media is wasting no time to ratchet up its "Chinagate" angle, just in case Biden should forget to go full hawk on Beijing (which is not likely to happen, judging from his record and the pool of war criminals he will be selecting from for his foreign policy cabinet). | Observe how in this promo mail, FRONTLINE, which once upon a time came up with some acceptable instances of journalism, is now, in the era of Russiagate, and Trump derangement, another victim of the all-enveloping media degeneracy in th…

commondreams (2020-11-11). Progressives Urge Biden to Seize Climate Mandate Through Cabinet Appointments and Executive Action. commondreams.org ______________________________…

Jessica Corbett, staff writer (2020-11-11). 'Finally': In Potential Nod to Biden Win, Federal Reserve Applies to Join Climate Network for Central Banks. commondreams.org The move came after the Fed, for the first time, formally acknowledged the threat climate change poses to the global financial system. | www.commondreams.org/sites/default/files/styles/cd_special_coverage/public/headline/thumbs/gettyimages-8694838481_0.jpg

David Hastings (2020-11-11). Is Joe Biden ready for the urgency of the climate crisis? nationofchange.org Candidate Joe Biden proposed the most ambitious climate policy of any presidential candidate in history. Can President Biden deliver?>

Stephen Lendman (2020-11-10). US Election 2020: The Shame of the Nation. Duopoly and Electoral Fraud. "Democracy in America is Pure Fiction" globalresearch.ca The US has been a fantasy democracy from inception, never the real thing, designed this way by the founders. | Of all US presidential elections in my memory since Franklin Roosevelt's 1944 last hurrah and Harry Truman's 1948 surprise …

_____ (2020-11-10). Biden Will Have the Most Diverse, Intersectional Cabinet of Mass Murderers Ever Assembled. strategic-culture.org Caitlin JOHNSTONE | It's been A

sputniknews (2020-11-10). Ilhan Omar's Campaign Paid Nearly $2.8 Mln to Husband's Firm, Finance Reports Show. sputniknews.com Omar married Tim Mynett, a political consultant, in March 2020, but claimed her relationship with him began long before he started working for her campaign and there were "no legal issues".

Staff (2020-11-10). Headlines for November 10, 2020. democracynow.org William Barr Says Prosecutors Can Probe Voter Fraud Claims, as GOP Backs Trump Refusal to Concede, GA Republican Senators Call for Sec. of State to Step Down After They Fail to Win Their Races, Joe Biden Pleads for Use of Face Masks as U.S. Cases Top 10 Million, Saeb Erekat, Chief Palestinian Negotiator, Dies After Contracting COVID-19, Trump Fires Defense Secretary Mark Esper, SCOTUS Hearing Arguments in GOP Attack on Obamacare, Which Could Strip Healthcare for Millions, Evo Morales Returns to Bolivia, One Year After Coup That Ousted Him, Peru Removes President Vizcarra in Impeachment Trial, Protests Erupt in Ar…

Staff (2020-11-10). As U.S. Faces Out-of-Control Pandemic, Pfizer Raises Hope for Vaccine, But Many Questions Remain. democracynow.org Pharmaceutical giant Pfizer has announced that a Phase 3, late-stage study found their potential COVID-19 vaccine showed more than 90% effectiveness. The two-dose vaccine still faces several challenges, including how to store and transport it, since it must be refrigerated at subzero temperatures. Pulitzer Prize-winning science journalist Laurie Garrett says the news is hopeful, but urges caution. "There's been no scientific release. There's no published data," she says. "We don't have anything to go with except what the lawyers at Pfizer massaged carefully into a single-page press release. So, we have to take th…

Andrea Germanos, staff writer (2020-11-10). 'Biden Must Not Appoint a Single Corporate Lobbyist, Lawyer, or Executive' to Top Posts, Say Progressives. 'Not One.'. commondreams.org "Why would we want a return to normalcy? We need a vision for the future, not a return to the past." | www.commondreams.org/sites/default/files/styles/cd_special_coverage/public/headline/thumbs/biden-urged-reject-corporate-lobbyists.jpg

Andrew Korybko (2020-11-10). Biden's America Would Be A Dystopian Hellhole. thealtworld.com If Biden's "deep state" backers succeed in their rolling coup attempt against Trump, then America risks transforming into a dystopian hellhole within the next four years in the event that their puppet successfully implements their vision for the country's future. | The

Monica Moorehead (2020-11-10). Black vote key to Biden win. workers.org Once it was confirmed on Nov. 7 that the Joe Biden and Kamala Harris ticket had defeated Trump, literally tens of thousands of people around the U.S. spontaneously took to the streets for hours in jubilation and celebration. Not only were downtown areas taken over but also neighborhoods, block by . . . |

Charles McKelvey (2020-11-10). The Blue Wave that Never Came. counterpunch.org Some Democrats had been hoping that popular rejection of Donald Trump would lead to a clear Biden victory on election day, the taking of a majority in the Senate, and an increase in the Democratic majority in the Congress. But the anticipated Democratic landslide was not to be. Trump won the key up-for-grab states of

Mark Gruenberg (2020-11-10). Biden backs Obamacare as SCOTUS ponders its future. peoplesworld.org WASHINGTON—For Julia Skapik, an M.D. who works at a community health clinic in Northern Virginia and sees many people struggling to pay their medical bills, keeping the Affordable Care Act as law of the land is nothing more than "common sense." "Why would you want to make it [health care coverage] more expensive and unpredictable?" …

Staff (2020-11-10). This is Not a Drill: The Transition from Trump to Biden. therealnews.com Organizers are celebrating after playing a likely decisive role in defeating Trump at the voting booth. And they are gearing up for the chaos of the Presidential transition, and the long fight that follows.

Norman Solomon (2020-11-10). Progressive Message to Joe Biden. indybay.org Don't You Dare "Cooperate" With Mitch McConnell…

_____ (2020-11-10). Shahid Buttar: The Crisis Is Constitutional. popularresistance.org The presidential election has been called for Joe Biden and Kamala Harris. I speak with Constitutional lawyer and activist Shahid Buttar about what that means for our work on issues of social justice, his campaign to challenge House Speaker Nancy Pelosi for her congressional seat, and critical issues of the day such as the media, democracy, militarization and mass surveillance. Buttar points out that the crises we face are more than political. The United States is in a Constitutional crisis and legislators such as California's Nancy Pelosi and Dianne Feinstein are at the helm.

Kenny Stancil, staff writer (2020-11-10). Lindsey Graham Admits That Making Voting More Accessible Renders GOP Victories Impossible. commondreams.org The senator's comment, said one journalist, "is not something that is said by a person who actually wants to represent people in a democracy." | www.commondreams.org/sites/default/files/styles/cd_special_coverage/public/headline/thumbs/lindsey_graham_2.jpg

Prof. Charles McKelvey (2020-11-10). Biden and Harris Call for Unity. But Does Their Discourse Unify? globalresearch.ca Much of the United States was in a celebratory mood on November 7. The major news networks had projected the Biden-Harris ticket as winners in the states of Pennsylvania and Nevada, giving it the necessary majority in the Electoral College. …

Jon Queally, staff writer (2020-11-10). 'Naked Political Ploy': Outrage—and a Top DOJ Official Resigns—After Barr Memo Aims to Bolster Baseless Trump Fraud Allegations. commondreams.org AG William Barr, said Sen. Elizabeth Warren, "is a corrupt Trump henchman who should have been impeached months ago. If he cared one shred about our democracy, he'd be focused on the peaceful transition of power instead of doing the bidding of a wannabe dictator." | www.commondreams.org/sites/default/files/styles/cd_special_coverage/public/headline/thumbs/william_barr_voting_0.jpg

_____ (2020-11-10). After Bolivia, Never Again. popularresistance.org They said that the beasts and savages would never return to Bolivia, as they killed our brothers, persecuted and detained us and burned our houses and radio stations. But we have returned, peacefully, to recover our democratic patria [homeland] armed only with the conscience of the people." | So proclaimed former Bolivian leader Evo Morales on the day his comrade Luis Arce was sworn in as the country's president, having won a landslide election victory in October. Morales himself returned to Bolivia on Monday — nearly one year after he was forced to flee the country…

Peoples Dispatch (2020-11-10). Evo Morales and democracy return to Bolivia. peoplesdispatch.org On November 9, almost a year after he was forced to go into exile following a coup, Evo Morales returned to Bolivia. The previous day, Luis Arce and David Choquehuanca were sworn in as president and vice-president of the country…

Julia Conley (2020-11-10). Biden urged to be #climatepresident by taking these 10 'game-changing' steps in first 10 days in office. nationofchange.org "Don't let anyone tell you that Biden's hands are tied on climate action without the Senate."

Project Censored (2020-11-10). Peter Kuznick Makes the Case for Americans to Consider a Post-Trump Era with Joe Biden. projectcensored.org Historian Peter Kuznick, co-author with Oliver Stone of the Untold History of the United States, is the first guest in this post-Election 2020 show; he makes the case for Americans…

Wayne Madsen (2020-11-10). Rival Governments Are Often Recipes for Violence and Regional Warfare. thealtworld.com But Trump's prospects for leading a rival U.S. administration for any significant length of time are dim. | With Donald Trump failing to concede his loss in the U.S. presidential election and some of his aides suggesting that he will conduct a counter inauguration and swearing in to rival an official inauguration of Democrat Joe Biden as the 46th President of the United States on January 20, 2021, there is a distinct possibility that the United States will be plunged into political anarchy not seen since the U.S. Civil War of the mid-19th Century. | Even as Biden continued to rack up votes in Pennsylvania, Georgi…

Peter Maiden (2020-11-10). Fresno Protest Turned Celebration November 7. indybay.org The election had just been called for Joe Biden and a planned protest in Fresno's Tower District turned into a celebration of the defeat of Donald Trump.

commondreams (2020-11-10). It's Time To Re-Enter Reality And Formally Begin Biden's Transition Process. commondreams.org ______________________________…

Donald Monaco (2020-11-10). The Election of Joseph Biden and the Continuity of Plutocratic Rule. globalresearch.ca There are 70 million furious people in America. They voted for Donald Trump. They lost. Joseph Biden was elected president by a razor thin margin under a cloud of suspicion, most of it generated by Trump, who challenged the …

sputniknews (2020-11-10). Video: Pompeo Pledges Smooth Post-Election Transition – To a Second Trump Term. sputniknews.com The US foreign policy chief was dismissive when challenged on whether the US can still lecture other nations on democracy amid the ongoing fiasco of last Tuesday's contested vote. He claimed world leaders understood the convoluted legal and constitutional processes underway, and stressed only 'legal' votes would be counted.

James McGowan (2020-11-10). Restoring American Democracy: A Silver Lining Playbook. progressive.org Ten steps toward reform following the Trump presidency.

Elijah Magnier (2020-11-10). L'Iran prêt à négocier si Biden respecte l'accord international. thealtworld.com Le président Donald Trump a attendu en vain au

Peoples Dispatch (2020-11-10). Peru protests Martin Vizcarra's impeachment. peoplesdispatch.org Thousands have taken to the streets of Peru to protest Martin Vizcarra's impeachment which many see as an attack on democracy. Vizcarra was impeached on Monday on the basis of corruption charges which have not been proven yet…

Project Censored (2020-11-10). Trump's Gone, Biden's On… But at the Cost of Some Liberals' Principles and Integrity. projectcensored.org By Nolan Higdon I can remember when the GOP went to crazy town. It was during the George W. Bush presidency, and I watched as seemingly rational people responded to…

Brett Wilkins, staff writer (2020-11-10). Digital Rights Advocates Warn Trump's FCC Nominee—Who Backs Plan to Censor the Internet—Is 'Even Worse Than Ajit Pai'. commondreams.org Former telecom lawyer Nathan Simington, a Republican, was tapped by the president after an incumbent balked at a plan to weaken online protections granted under a key law. | www.commondreams.org/sites/default/files/styles/cd_special_coverage/public/headline/thumbs/fcc_1.jpg

Elijah Magnier (2020-11-10). Iran ready to negotiate if Biden respects the international deal: the missiles on the table if… thealtworld.com President Donald Trump waited in vain by the