(2020-11-16). Florida 'rights of nature' amendment protects ecosystems and the right to clean water. therealnews.com 
Chuck O'Neal of the Florida Rights of Nature Network and Thomas Linzey of the Center for Democratic and Environmental Rights joined TRNN on Election Day to discuss how regulation of environmental destruction isn't enough to protect ecosystems for future generations.
(2020-11-16). This Regime Must Go NOW: Three Reasons. counterpunch.org 
The Trump campaign and White House are scheming to get the Republican-controlled state legislatures of Wisconsin, Michigan, Georgia, Arizona and Pennsylvania to declare invalid the mail-in ballots required by the pandemic Trump fueled and fanned across the nation. This would be the pretext for some or all those legislatures trying to install (over the protests of Democratic governors in Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, and Michigan) un-elected slates of Trump electors to the Electoral College, claiming that Trump won the "legal" popular vote in their states. The murky legal and constitutional tangle that could result fro…
(2020-11-16). Trump's Ongoing Crime Wave Requires a Special Prosecutor. counterpunch.org 
There are many reasons why loser Trump refuses to concede. Yes, delusion has been the counterfeit coin of his fantasy realm — "I won this election by a lot" he tweeted with all caps last Saturday. In his fevered mind — nourished by a bullying career — all victories are his triumphs, and all losses are fake due
(2020-11-16). Ceasefire Ends in Occupied Western Sahara After U.S.-Backed Moroccan Military Launches Operation. democracynow.org 
A nearly three-decade-old ceasefire has ended in occupied Western Sahara — what many consider to be Africa's last colony. Fighting has broken out in several areas between the Moroccan military and the Polisario Front, the Sahrawi liberation movement seeking independence, after the Moroccan military broke into a no-go buffer zone in southern Western Sahara. For the past three weeks, Sahrawi civilian protesters had blocked a Morocco-built road in the area that Sahrawis consider to be illegal. The peaceful blockade backed up traffic for miles and cut off trade between Morocco and Mauritania to the south. The P…
(2020-11-16). "I Need That Pardon": Ronnie Long, Free After 44 Years, Demands Justice for His Wrongful Conviction. democracynow.org 
"It's a blessing within itself for me to even be sitting here right now," says Ronnie Long, free after 44 years behind bars for a crime he did not commit. Long, who is African American, was convicted in 1976 of raping a white woman by an all-white jury and sentenced to 80 years in prison. In 2015, his lawyers learned that investigators had withheld exculpatory evidence proving his innocence — including semen samples and fingerprints taken from the crime scene that did not match his own — and witnesses for the state committed perjury at his trial. It would take several more years and a ruling by the 4t…
(2020-11-16). A Dedicated Obsession: Washington's Continuing Iran Sanctions Regime. globalresearch.ca One dogma that is likely to persist in US foreign policy during a Biden presidency will be the sanctions regime adopted towards Iran. Every messianic state craves clearly scripted enemies, and the demonology about the Islamic Republic is not going …
(2020-11-16). Corporate Democrats Are to Blame for Congressional Losses. indybay.org So Naturally They're Blaming Progressives…
(2020-11-16). US Coup d'Etat? Joe Biden "President-Selected" Not Elected. Evidence of Systemic Fraud. globalresearch.ca If Biden/Harris succeed Trump on January 20, they'll be president and vice president-selected, not elected. | That's the disturbing reality of Election 2020. | Illegitimate by systemic fraud, it wasn't the first, and surely not the last, time that losers of US …
(2020-11-16). There's Still No Evidence Hunter Biden's Emails Are 'Russian Disinformation'. scheerpost.com Wikimedia Commons] By Glenn Greenwald / Substack Congressman Adam Schiff, the Chairman of the House Intelligence Committee and, not coincidentally, the single most shameless pathological liar in the U.S. Congress by a good margin, appeared on CNN with Wolf Blitzer on October 16 to discuss The New York Post story about Hunter Biden's emails. The CNN host asked him a rhetorical question embedded… |
(2020-11-16). The Return of the Obama 'Adults' in a Joe Biden Administration Is Likely to Spell Ruin for America. globalresearch.ca The US establishment, and the world, has spent the last four years trying to adapt to the disruptive policies of a childish president. Now the Democrats' 'adult' leadership team will return. Watch out, folks. | To those watching the drama unfolding …
(2020-11-16). America: The Right Wave is Broken. indybay.org Morales' return was made possible by the victory of his left-wing movement for socialism (Movimiento al Socialismo, MAS) in the first democratic elections after a coup a year ago, on November 10, 2019. | In his first speech after returning home, Morales affirmed that there had been no fraud in the 2019 election.
(2020-11-16). Bolsonaro-Backed Candidates Defeated in Brazil's Local Elections. telesurenglish.net The electoral results of the main Brazilian cities show the defeat of the candidates supported by President Jair Bolsonaro, favoring the candidates of the center and the moderate right. | RELATED: | In Sao Paulo, the city with the most voters in the country, the current mayor, Bruno Covas, of the Brazilian Social Democracy Party (PSDB), took the lead with nearly a third of the votes, 32.8 percent. | However, Covas will…
(2020-11-16). "No You Didn't" Trends After Trump's Latest Election Result Lie. commondreams.org "It is a sad failed pathetic coup attempt," wrote one critic, "but it is still [nevertheless an] attempt to overthrow democracy." | www.commondreams.org/sites/default/files/styles/cd_special_coverage/public/headline/thumbs/loser_trump.jpg …
(2020-11-15). Shahid Buttar, left-challenger to Pelosi, started his campaign with a bang — and ends with a whimper. salon.com Nancy Pelosi's opponent was once touted as a west coast answer to Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. What happened?>
(2020-11-15). Biden's transition team is filled with war profiteers, Beltway chickenhawks and corporate consultants. thegrayzone.com A glance at the Biden-Harris agency review teams should provide a rude awakening to anyone who believed a Biden administration could be "pushed to the left" An eye-popping array of corporate consultants, war profiteers, and national security hawks have been appointed by President-elect Joe Biden to agency review teams that will set the agenda for his administration. A substantial percentage of them worked in the United States government when Barack Obama was president. The appointments should provide a rude awakening …
(2020-11-15). Biden's transition team is filled with war profiteers, Beltway chickenhawks, and corporate consultants. thegrayzone.com A glance at the Biden-Harris agency review teams should provide a rude awakening to anyone who believed a Biden administration could be "pushed to the left." An eye-popping array of corporate consultants, war profiteers, and national security hawks have been appointed by President-elect Joe Biden to agency review teams that will set the agenda for his administration. A substantial percentage of them worked in the United States government when Barack Obama was president. The appointments should provide a rude awakening …
(2020-11-15). Zionists to build new 1,257 houses in occupied lands. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 15 (MNA) — The regime in Tel Aviv plans to approve 1,257 settlement units in occupied lands as a pre-empt step before Biden's inauguration in Jan. 2021.
(2020-11-14). The Heat: US presidential race and coronavirus surge. america.cgtn.com 
China on Friday congratulated Joe Biden and Kamala Harris, saying China will respect the choice of the American people…one week after the US media projected the former United States Vice President as the winner of the presidential election.
(2020-11-14). Seattle: Anti-racist marches continue during election week. workers.org 
Seattle Black-led marches against racist and economic oppression continued during election week in Seattle. Trump's racism has led more people to stay in the streets. While the vote for Biden was big, the election definitely didn't take people out of the streets. "Count Every Vote — Protect Every Person" rally, . . . |
(2020-11-14). Women and Students Are Leading Thailand's Fight for Democracy. truthout.org A mass movement for democracy has swept Thailand since July. Led by a new generation of students and workers, protests have taken place throughout the country. They are fighting for a profound transformation of Thai society. Thai socialist
(2020-11-14). With 'Irrevocable Injustice' on the Line, Democratic Lawmakers Demand Trump Admin Put Brakes on Federal Killing Spree. commondreams.org "The American people have spoken and the federal death penalty should be abolished." | www.commondreams.org/sites/default/files/styles/cd_special_coverage/public/headline/thumbs/lame-duck-executions.jpg …
(2020-11-14). 47 Groups Back Rep. Joaquin Castro for House Committee Chair Post to 'Build a More Restrained and Progressive Foreign Policy'. commondreams.org "Rep. Castro embodies a progressive vision for the U.S. in the world, one that prioritizes diplomacy and multilateralism over militarism." | www.commondreams.org/sites/default/files/styles/cd_special_coverage/public/headline/thumbs/gettyimages-12285468671.jpg …
(2020-11-14). 6 ways to stay focused on movement-building amid the post-election chaos. nationofchange.org In this time of uncertainty, movements must continue the long-term work of building democracy.
(2020-11-14). New York City schools likely to close as pandemic surges. wsws.org With the rise in COVID-19 infections, hospitalizations and deaths throughout the region, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio warned Friday of a likely suspension of in-person learning at public schools as early as next week.
(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…
(2020-11-14). Saturday 11/14: Biden's Win Is a Very Good Thing, But the Struggle Is Far From Over. indybay.org Powell & Market, San Francisco…
(2020-11-14). President-elect Biden's new COVID-19 task force gives the US a fresh chance to turn around a public health disaster. nationofchange.org Will there be a cohesive message from the top?>
(2020-11-14). Joe Biden Will Fail to Bring Back 'Normal' Politics. What's Needed Now Is a Populism of the Left. globalresearch.ca 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, …
(2020-11-14). If Democrats can't stop acting like losers when they win, America is doomed. salon.com Yes, this election was unsettling — but Democrats won. It's time to fight for what they believe, not surrender…
(2020-11-14). When Centrists Lose, Corporate Media Love to Blame the Left. scheerpost.com nrkbeta / CC BY-SA 2.0] By Julie Hollar / FAIR 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. Democrats had been hoping for big wins on election night, with the possibility of winning not only… |
(2020-11-13). As Trump rejects US election, Biden signals continued regime change abroad. thegrayzone.com With Trump rejecting the US election outcome and the Biden team advocating continued regime change abroad, Max Blumenthal on US hegemony coming home to roost. As President Trump refuses to concede over baseless allegations of widespread fraud, the Biden team has sent signals that there will be little to no transition away from US regime change abroad. The Grayzone's Max Blumenthal discusses Trump's rejection of democracy at home, and the records of the likely Biden cabinet members who have adopted …
(2020-11-13). A New Vision for Immigration. progressive.org Once in office, Joe Biden must immediately work toward a system where immigrants aren't treated as criminals.
(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
(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.
(2020-11-13). Trump and Melania According to Fritz Lang. dissidentvoice.org 
As of today, America does not seem convinced by its democratic nature and its democratic process. One poll released yesterday claims that "less than half of the Americans believe Biden is the legitimate winner of election; a third say Trump won." By now it is reasonable to admit that America is far from being confident about …
(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
(2020-11-13). No matter who wins, we lose! workers.org 
By Lydian Deford Workers 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 . . . |
(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
(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
(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.
(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.
(2020-11-13). Voting Activist Desmond Meade on Re-enfranchising People & Why "Ex-Felon" Is a Dehumanizing Label. democracynow.org 
In Florida, tens of thousands of newly eligible voters who were previously disenfranchised due to their criminal records turned out to the polls for the 2020 election. Amendment 4, a measure that in 2018 overturned a Jim Crow-era law aimed at keeping African Americans from voting, restored voting rights to people with nonviolent felonies who have completed their sentences and was hailed as the biggest win for voting rights in decades. However, hundreds of thousands of people in Florida remain disenfranchised due to a modern-day poll tax that requires formerly incarcerated voters to pay all fees and fines to court…
(2020-11-13). Meet the Filthy Rich War Hawks That Make up Biden's New Foreign Policy Team. mintpressnews.com 
"I expect the prevailing direction of U.S. foreign policy over these last decades to continue: more lawless bombing and killing multiple countries under the cover of "limited engagement," – Biden Biographer Branko Marcetic…
(2020-11-13). Thought Trump was through? Cue the coup. therealnews.com 
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump hugs the American flag as he arrives for a campaign rally at the MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre in Tampa Florida, October 24, 2016. Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images | Sociologist Taure Brown, political consultant and community organizer Marcus Ferrell, director Christopher Everett, and author Blake Hill-Saya join us for our discussion.
(2020-11-13). Julie Hollar on Moving Democrats to the Right, Josh Bivens on Pandemic Unemployment. fair.org 
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(2020-11-13). Socialist Equality Group webinar discusses New Zealand and US elections. wsws.org Speakers debunked the claims of pseudo-left groups that the re-election of Jacinda Ardern's Labour Party is a win for workers, and outlined the stronger military alliance between New Zealand and the US in the context of a crisis of democracy in Washington and preparations for war against China.
(2020-11-13). Progressive Coalition Demands 'No Corporate Nominees' for Biden Cabinet. commondreams.org "Biden will need to appoint high-energy, creative officials who wake up every morning determined to do all they can to advance the public interest, not those who remain beholden to corporations and private profit." | www.commondreams.org/sites/default/files/styles/cd_special_coverage/public/headline/thumbs/letter-biden-corporate-cabinet.jpg …
(2020-11-13). Biden Given Roadmap to Revitalize Rural America. commondreams.org The plan "lays a foundation for bringing economic vitality to rural communities in the face of racial injustice, economic decline, climate change, and a devastating pandemic." | www.commondreams.org/sites/default/files/styles/cd_special_coverage/public/headline/thumbs/biden_rural_america.jpg …
(2020-11-13). Change of Guard in the White House Not to Affect Indo-US Relations, Analysts Say. sputniknews.com India has been closely watching the US elections, as major media outlets project the Democrats back in power even though the vote count is still underway. Joe Biden, who was declared president-elected by US media, during his campaign pledged to restore the respected leadership of America on the world stage and launched a transition team.
(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…
(2020-11-13). Dennis Kucinich on the Real Reason the Blue Wave Never Materialized. scheerpost.com Click to subscribe on: Apple / Spotify / Google Play The 2020 U.S. general election has come and gone, and while Joe Biden has won the presidential race, the " blue wave" that Democrats were expecting in the Senate and House of Representatives doesn't seem to have materialized. On this week's installment of "Scheer Intelligence," former congress member and 53rd mayor of Cleveland Dennis Kucinich… |
(2020-11-13). Trump: It's payback time for your betrayal of America and its democracy. nationofchange.org Joe Biden may not become one of America's greatest presidents, but he will go down in history as having saved this country from experiencing a monumental disaster, a second term for Trump.
(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.
(2020-11-13). Biden Will Fail to Bring Back 'Normal' Politics. What's Needed Now Is a Populism of the Left. commondreams.org The neoliberal "normal" isn't coming back because the economic circumstances that generated it—…
(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…
(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 …
(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.
(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…
(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 …
(2020-11-13). Biden health adviser has a plan to get pandemic under control and revive economy: Pay people to stay home for 4-6 weeks. nationofchange.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.
(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…
(2020-11-12). Jobless numbers stay high as Senate's ruling Republicans do nothing. peoplesworld.org 
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(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.
(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.
(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 …
(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…
(2020-11-12). The Elders Express Deep Concern at Failure to Respect US Democratic Transition of Power. commondreams.org ______________________________…
(2020-11-12). We Need President-Elect Joe Biden To Help Build Back Our Oceans. commondreams.org ______________________________…
(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 …
