(2022-01-12). SEIU1021 Leaders "Ludwig Did Not Have To Die" STOP Privatization & Zero Covid NOW! indybay.org San Francisco SEIU 1021 local leaders reported on the death of SEIU 1021 CCSF worker Ludwig Leota who was coerced back to the job where he contacted covid and passed away. They also talk about the privatization, union busting and fight for democracy in the union.
(2022-01-12). Jan 6 committee dismisses 'fed man' claim amid DOJ silence. rt.com 
Ray Epps, a protester who disappeared from the FBI's January 6 most wanted list, told Congress he "has never been an informant" | After GOP senators received non-answers from DOJ officials about a January 6 protester who was spared prosecution, the Democrat-dominated special committee assured the public that Ray Epps was not a fed. | The Arizona man, who was filmed on January 5 and 6 last year apparently riling up pro-Trump protesters in Washington, DC, was interviewed by the House committee investigating the Capitol Hill riot, its Twitter account said. | "Epps informed us that he was not employed by, working…
(2022-01-12). Trump wants Judge to dismiss Jan. 6 lawsuit involving Congresswoman Barbara Lee. indybay.org Trump Wants To Believe That He Had Absolute Immunity For All Of His Despicable Actions During His Presidency!
(2022-01-12). Biden labels January 6 riot 'attempted coup'. rt.com 
President Joe Biden says 2021 storming of US Capitol was attempt to 'steal election' | President Joe Biden has said that Donald Trump supporters wanted to subvert the will of voters when they stormed the US Capitol building in Washington last year. The speech came as investigators subpoenaed Trump allies. | "That's why we're here today: to stand against the forces in America that value power over principle, forces that attempted a coup, a coup against the legally expressed will of the American people by sowing doubt, inventing charges of fraud and seeking to steal the 2020 election from the people," Biden said…
(2022-01-12). 'Knows Coming Changes in Advance': Internet in Stiches as Biden Again Calls VP 'President Harris'. sputniknews.com Gaffe-prone US President Joe Biden previously referred to his vice-president, Kamala Harris, as "President Harris" while delivering a speech at South Carolina State University during its 2021 Fall commencement ceremony, and on a number of other cringe-worthy occasions.
(2022-01-12). Biden gives lip service to voting rights in Atlanta as legislation remains stalled in Senate. wsws.org Biden's speech was another empty gesture by the Democratic Party as it continues to abandon any defense of democratic rights.
(2022-01-12). A Chronicle of the Pre-election Race in ROK: Candidates and their Family Problems. journal-neo.org 
One of the most common tactics in Korean politics since the Middle Ages has been to smear a family member. It is understood that political leaders cannot control their relatives and fail to be aware of their bad transgressions. This means that they could be done with his knowledge, or at least cast a shadow …
(2022-01-12). Netizens Mock Eric Trump Complaining About 'Mean Lady Suing His Dad' Amid Letitia James' Probe. sputniknews.com Last month, Donald Trump filed a lawsuit in an attempt to block Letitia James' investigation into his business, accusing the New York AG of violating his constitutional rights.
(2022-01-12). Strike by Huntington, West Virginia metalworkers passes 100 days. wsws.org The strike is being isolated and betrayed by the United Steelworkers, who have sought the assistance of Democratic Senator Bernie Sanders to defuse workers' anger.
(2022-01-12). How Pacifica Claimed a Dubious Victory. indybay.org Pacifica Counsel overruled the democratic vote of the members.
(2022-01-12). Virginia legal aid groups drop lawsuit against unemployment agency despite massive backlog of unresolved claims. wsws.org The dropping of the lawsuit comes as the Democratic Party statewide and nationally seeks to accustom the population to an unending pandemic in which nearly 900,000 Americans have lost their lives and over 500,000 people contract COVID-19 daily.
(2022-01-11). How Much did the US and its Allies Pay for the Terrorist Violence in Kazakhstan? journal-neo.org 
It is a well-known fact that Washington has been trying to impose the so-callled American-style democracy upon all countries that are not willing to play ball with the White House and that are not willing to accept its instructions. On this "democratization" path the US has relied on various tactics, that would vary depending on the …
(2022-01-11). Days before U.S.-Russia talks, Biden "quietly" added $200 million to Ukraine's war chest — CNN. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com U.S. authorizes additional security aid to Ukraine worth $200M Over the past month, the U.S. administration has quietly gone through a process of approving and authorizing an additional $200 million in defense support for Ukraine. This was reported by CNN, citing four sources familiar with the issue…. " In late December, the Biden administration quietly …
(2022-01-11). Headlines for January 11, 2022. democracynow.org U.S. Coronavirus Cases and Hospitalizations Soar to Record Highs, Warming Oceans Set New Temperature Records in 2021 as Climate Crisis Worsened, U.N. Appeals for Nearly $5 Billion in Afghanistan Aid as 1 Million Children Face Severe Malnutrition, Amid Talks with U.S., Russia Says Ukraine Must Never Be Allowed to Join NATO, North Korea Tests Hypersonic Missile for Second Time in a Week, Lithuania Pays $113,000 to Guantánamo "Forever Prisoner" Tortured at CIA Black Site, Former DEA Informant Arrested over Alleged Role in Plot That Assassinated Haiti's President, El Salvador Reopens Probe into 1989 Massacre of Jesui…
(2022-01-11). U.S. congressmen mull designating Ukraine NATO-plus nation, Russia "state sponsor of terrorism" antibellum679354512.wordpress.com US Congress offers to consider Ukraine 'NATO+ country' The U.S. Congress has proposed recognizing Ukraine as a "NATO-plus" country, reports Voice of America. "A group of Republican congressmen intends to introduce a bill to recognize Ukraine as a 'NATO-plus' country and initiate a feasibility check on declaring Russia a state sponsor of terrorism," the report …
(2022-01-11). Is Black America Fatigued With Michelle Obama's 'Vote Like Democracy Depends On It' Midterms Pitch? moguldom.com Former first lady Michelle Obama is once again appealing to voters, especially Black America, to come out for the Democrats during the upcoming 2022 midterm elections. Her message? "We've got to vote like the future of our democracy depends on it." In a letter titled "Fight For Our Vote," which was published Dec. 9 as …
(2022-01-11). Opposition Recognizes Legitimacy of Venezuelan Democracy with Ironic Statements. orinocotribune.com Once the results of the elections in the state of Barinas were released to the public, spokespeople representing the Venezuelan opposition declared, via social media, their endorsement of the democratic institutions of Venezuela and celebrated the National Electoral Council's (CNE) announcement of the victory of the opposition candidate. | With the victory of MUD candidate Sergio Garrido, Barinas became the fourth state where a opposition figure will occupy the governorship. In the November 21 elections, the opposition was also victorious in the states of Zulia, Cojedes, and Nueva Esparta. On the other hand, the…
(2022-01-11). Sudan's Doctors March To Protest Violence Against Hospitals. popularresistance.org Khartoum – Hundreds of Sudanese doctors and medics marched in Khartoum and other parts of Sudan on Sunday to protest against violence by security forces against the medical staff, healthcare facilities, and patients. | Slogans against the military and its October coup were raised and a petition was handed to the United Nations representative in Sudan, calling on the international community to document the violations against the Sudanese people. | The doctors' march comes as neighborhood-based resistance committees, political parties, and other pro-democracy groups carry out an ongoing campaign of protests under a…
(2022-01-11). Coming This 2022: Refugees, Democracy and Human Rights. dissidentvoice.org 
Although 2021 is now behind us, there are many issues that will linger for a while, or much longer, and will certainly dominate much of the news in 2022, as well. These are but a few of the issues. NATO-Russian Brinkmanship Exasperated with NATO expansion and growing ambitions in the Black Sea region, Moscow has …
(2022-01-11). Guantánamo 2.0: Former Prisoner Mansoor Adayfi Says Injustice Continues Even After Release. democracynow.org 
Former Guantánamo Bay detainee Mansoor Adayfi was imprisoned for 14 years without charge before being released in 2016 to Serbia. Adayfi says those released from Guantánamo become "stateless men" who experience a brutal legal limbo even after being cleared of all charges, often released to countries where they have no history or connection with their families. Even exonerated former detainees of Guantánamo "live in the stigma of Guantánamo, viewed by the hosting countries as terrorists, as killers," says Adayfi. He joins advocates everywhere in calling for President Biden to shut the prison down.
(2022-01-11). SEIU1021 Leaders "Ludwig Did Not Have To Die" STOP Privatization & Zero Covid NOW! indybay.org San Francisco SEIU 1021 local leaders reported on the death of SEIU 1021 CCSF worker Ludwig Leota who was coerced back to the job where he contacted covid and passed away. They also talk about the privatization, union busting and fight for democracy in the union.
(2022-01-11). Meet the Muslim Army Chaplain Who Condemned Torture of Guantánamo Prisoners & Then Was Jailed Himself. democracynow.org 
Twenty years ago today, the U.S. military began imprisoning Muslim men at Guantánamo Bay in Cuba. We speak with the prison's former Muslim chaplain, James Yee, who was jailed and held in solitary confinement for 76 days after being falsely accused of espionage. All charges were eventually dropped, and he received an honorable discharge. Yee describes how boys as young as 12 to 15 years old were treated as enemy combatants on the prison complex and the widespread Islamophobia that put even Muslim Americans under heavy surveillance. "During my time I was there, it was clear that these individuals were not in any wa…
(2022-01-11). Guantánamo Turns 20: Ex-Prisoner Moazzam Begg Calls on Biden to Close Site & End Legacy of Torture. democracynow.org 
On the 20th anniversary of the first prisoner's arrival at Guantánamo Bay, we spend the hour with former detainees, starting with Moazzam Begg, who was imprisoned for three years at the military prison and eventually released without ever being charged with a crime. He now advocates on behalf of victims of the so-called war on terror, calling on the Biden administration to follow through on promises to shut down the military prison and release the remaining 39 prisoners. Twenty years after the detention center opened, Begg reflects on the absurdity and lawlessness of Guantánamo, describing how its torture methods…
(2022-01-11). Trump wants Judge to dismiss Jan. 6 lawsuit involving Congresswoman Barbara Lee. indybay.org Trump Wants To Believe That He Had Absolute Immunity For All Of His Despicable Actions During His Presidency!
(2022-01-11). "Stick to the Facts" — Judge Rejects Claim That Trump Urged "Peace" on Jan. 6. truthout.org 
On Monday, a federal judge rejected several assertions from a lawyer for Donald Trump, and questioned whether the former president's inaction during the January 6 Capitol attack amounted to an endorsement of the violence that took place that day. | U.S. District Judge Amit Mehta for the District of Columbia did not indicate how he plans to rule on a number of civil lawsuits where plaintiffs — including several members of Congress and Capitol Police officers — allege that Trump and many…
(2022-01-11). Hey, Hey, USA! How Many Bombs Did You Drop Today? popularresistance.org The Pentagon has finally published its first Airpower Summary since President Biden took office nearly a year ago. These monthly reports have been published since 2007 to document the number of bombs and missiles dropped by U.S.-led air forces in Afghanistan, Iraq and Syria since 2004. But President Trump stopped publishing them after February 2020, shrouding continued U.S. bombing in secrecy. | Over the past 20 years, as documented in the table below, U.S. and allied air forces have dropped over 337,000 bombs and missiles on other countries. That is an average of 46 strikes per day for 20 years. This endless bom…
(2022-01-11). Black America Rallies Behind Georgia Activist LaTosha Brown As She Refuses To Tap Dance For Biden And Democrats. moguldom.com Georgia activist LaTosha Brown is not shy when it comes to speaking out and her latest comments about voting rights have attracted attacks by supporters of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris. The co-founder of Black Voters Matter, Brown is helping lead a coalition of Georgia voting and civil rights groups that planned …
(2022-01-11). Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis Moves Close To Charges Against Trump. moguldom.com Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis said a decision could come as early as the first half of this year on whether or not Georgia will bring charges against Donald Trump for trying to coerce election officials to overturn Joe Biden's 2020 presidential victory. "I believe in 2022 a decision will be made in that …
(2022-01-11). U.S. Capitalism Surrenders to COVID. liberationnews.org 
Brian Becker, Esther Iverem, Nicole Roussell and Walter Smolarek discuss how the Biden administration is surrendering to the COVID pandemic — urging the public to "learn to live with" the deadly disease…
(2022-01-11). Vote "No" on the CTU-CPS deal to reopen infected schools and spread COVID-19! Educators must launch a walkout now to save lives! wsws.org The move by the leadership of the Chicago Teachers Union to end the remote work action is an utter surrender to Mayor Lightfoot and the homicidal campaign by the Biden administration to send educators and students back into infected schools.
(2022-01-11). How China's RCEP Undermines the 'Asia Pivot 2.0'. journal-neo.org 
Even though the Biden administration, following in the footsteps of the Trump administration, has been seeking to build a global anti-China coalition even since coming into power, its efforts in the Indo-Pacific region continue to fail to produce enough support for the US-led 'war' against China. To a large extent, a key reason for this …
(2022-01-11). Fauci Accuses Rand Paul of Exploiting the Pandemic to Fundraise. truthout.org 
On Tuesday, Anthony Fauci responded to accusations from Sen. Rand Paul (R-Kentucky) over his handling of the pandemic, pointing out that the lawmaker is exploiting the crisis to raise campaign funds. | Fauci currently serves as director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) and as Chief Medical Advisor to President Joe Biden. Over the course of the pandemic, Paul has frequently rebuked Fauci during congressional testimonies, often while peddling lies about the nature of the…
(2022-01-11). There Really Were Only Two COVID Deaths In Mainland China In 2021. popularresistance.org As the Omicron variant causes record levels of infection in the United States, the end of the pandemic seems as far away as ever. But far from preparing a robust response to defeat the virus, the Biden administration is preparing to surrender and encourage the public to "learn to live with" COVID indefinitely. | When the Party for Socialism and Liberation pointed out the fact that China has in fact succeeded at virtually eliminating deaths from the virus, we were attacked by far-right pundits like Ben Shapiro — who took the position that such a feat is essentially impossible and asserted that China's achiev…
(2022-01-11). Biden Criticized for Requiring Insurance for Free At-Home Covid Tests. truthout.org 
The Biden administration is facing criticism in response to an initiative announced on Monday, which would allow only people with private health insurance to get reimbursed for at-home COVID tests starting this weekend. | The plan requires private insurers to
(2022-01-11). Biden Will Back Filibuster Changes After Pressure From Voting Rights Groups. truthout.org 
President Joe Biden plans to give a speech on Tuesday in Atlanta, Georgia, to discuss the need to pass voting rights legislation at the federal level — and to express his support for changing the filibuster rule in the U.S. Senate to do so. | Republicans have used the Senate filibuster to block major voting rights bills
(2022-01-11). No Country for Spies – Part One. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 11 (MNA) — The election of Joe Biden to the US presidency has been depicted by many US politicians and pundits as an opportunity to heal wounds left by Donald Trump.
(2022-01-11). Following Defeat in Barinas, Arreaza Sends Message to Opposition. orinocotribune.com As he thanked the Chavista base and the people of Barinas for the support given to him during the elections, the Bolivarian leader Jorge Arreaza recognized the new governor of the state, Sergio Garrido, but also issued a statement to the right-wing to encourage them to act responsibly while in power. | In remembrance of the words of commander Hugo Chávez, which were spoken during moments of adversity, Arreaza Montserrat also outlined reasons why the opposition's electoral victory does not exclude a qualitative triumph of sorts for the Bolivarian Revolution, which is strengthened by the conviction of those who rem…
(2022-01-11). Chile: Boric victory hailed across the globe. greenleft.org.au Former student leader Gabriel Boric, from the left-wing Approve Dignity coalition, won Chile's presidential election in December with 55.87% of the vote, reports People's Dispatch.
(2022-01-11). Venezuela's Opposition Won Symbolic State of Barinas: Reasons and Consequences. libya360.wordpress.com Marco Teruggi The Venezuelan opposition won on Sunday the gubernatorial election in the state of Barinas. Its candidate, Sergio Garrido, of the Mesa de la Unidad Democrática (MUD), defeated Jorge Arreaza, former Foreign Minister and Minister of Industry and National Production. The former obtained 55.37% of the support, against 41.26% of the latter, more than…
(2022-01-11). "Conflict Between President and PM is a Conflict Between the Somali People and Imperialist Forces" libya360.wordpress.com Pavan Kulkarni President Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed, aka Farmaajo (left) and prime minister Mohamed Hussein Roble. Parliamentary elections in Somalia are set to be concluded by February 25 amid tensions between the president and the prime minister. Mohamed Hassan, historian and former diplomat, explains the political situation, the role of foreign powers, especially the UAE, and…
(2022-01-11). Chile: Will we see an end to the neoliberal healthcare system? greenleft.org.au After the victory of Gabriel Boric in Chile's presidential elections, the country awaits much-needed changes to its health system, writes Mario Parada Lezcano.
(2022-01-11). Presidential hopeful says no to 'politically correct propaganda' in schools. rt.com 
French far-right figure Eric Zemmour wants to rid schools of 'feminist, LGBT ideologies' | Eric Zemmour, who is running in the 2022 French presidential election, has vowed to stop the "brainwashing" of school students and focus on academic excellence instead. | "Over the past 40 years, our children have been indoctrinated," Zemmour, an essayist and a political pundit, said on Monday. | "Schools can't be a place where feminist, LGBT and decolonial ideologies brainwash our children." | "There's no prosperous nation without a school that transmits knowledge, and without a school that makes it possible to strive f…
(2022-01-11). As Israel Plots Endgame in Occupied Golan, Bennett Must Remember Lessons of the Past. orinocotribune.com By Ramzy Baroud — Jan 5, 2022 | With Syria still embroiled in its own war, Israel has been actively rewriting the rule book regarding its conduct in this Arab country. Gone are the days of a potential return of the illegally occupied Golan Heights to Syrian sovereignty in exchange for peace, per the language of yesteryears. Now, Israel is set to double its illegal Jewish settler population in the Golan, while Israeli bombs continue to drop with a much higher frequency on various Syrian targets. | Indeed, a one-sided war is underway, casually reported as if a routine, everyday event. In the last decade, many…
(2022-01-11). Democrats attempt to deflect blame for deadly Bronx fire. wsws.org The focus by Mayor Adams on the actions of the victims obscures the social conditions that made a fire like Twin Parks just a matter of time.
(2022-01-11). Chicago Teachers Union attempts to ram through agreement to reopen schools as Omicron surges. wsws.org The deal reached with Chicago Public Schools and Democratic Mayor Lori Lightfoot would send over 300,000 students back into overcrowded, poorly-ventilated classrooms, setting the stage for a massive surge of infections.
(2022-01-11). Pioneering Percussionist And Composer James Mtume Passes Away At 76, Black America Reacts. moguldom.com Pioneering percussionist, producer and composer James Mtume died Sunday, Jan. 9. He was 76. During a career that spanned more than 50 years, Mtume worked with some of the most iconic artists in R&B, jazz, hip-hop and funk. They included Miles Davis, Sonny Rollins, Herbie Hancock, McCoy Tyner, Freddie Hubbard, Stephanie Mills, Roberta Flack, Donny …
(2022-01-11). Miami Dolphins Coach Brian Flores Fired After 2 Winning Seasons: Black America Responds. moguldom.com In a shocking move, the Miami Dolphins fired head coach Brian Flores on Monday, Jan. 10, after he delivered them two of the best seasons they've had in years. As a result, many in Black America have expressed their belief that Flores' firing had less to do with his record and more to do with …
(2022-01-11). Republicans Only Extend Unemployment When It Protects Anti-Vaxxers. truthout.org 
U.S. politics these days is all too often an Alice-through-the-looking-glass absurdity. | Over the last few weeks, at least
(2022-01-11). Another autoworker denounces conditions at Warren Truck Plant. wsws.org A worker at the Stellantis Warren Truck Plant describes the impossible situation workers face as they battle both COVID and increasingly intolerable working conditions.
(2022-01-11). "There are zero safety protocols to keep us safe from COVID": Autoworker denounces conditions at Warren Truck Plant. wsws.org A worker at the Stellantis Warren Truck Plant describes the impossible situation workers face as they battle both COVID and increasingly intolerable working conditions.