Daily Archives: March 10, 2022

2022-03-10: News Headlines

WSWS (2022-03-10). Democrats, Republicans, Biden agree on staggering increase in military budget. wsws.org The Pentagon will receive nearly $800 billion, with the prospect of even greater increases as the US and NATO step up their intervention in the Russia-Ukraine war.

Whitney Webb (2022-03-10). Ukraine and the new Al Qaeda. mronline.org The eruption of war between Russia and Ukraine appears to have given the CIA the pretext to launch a long-planned insurgency in the country, one poised to spread far beyond Ukraine's borders with major implications for Biden's "War on Domestic Terror"

Dana Sanchez (2022-03-10). Biden Signs Executive Order To Regulate Exploding Crypto Market: 5 Things To Know. moguldom.com President Joe Biden signed an executive order on March 9 that brings a new level of government oversight to cryptocurrency, asking the Federal Reserve to explore creating its own digital currency. White House advisors described the move as the country's first comprehensive federal digital assets strategy. Some crypto enthusiasts are relieved that the order contained …

Matt Sedlar (2022-03-10). Biden's Sanctions on Afghanistan Threaten to Kill More Civilians than Two Decades of War. cepr.net USA Today See article on original site When President Joe Biden decided to withdraw the U.S. military from Afghanistan last year, much of America's news media came down on him like a ton of bricks. Republicans piled on, calling the withdrawal an "unmitigated disaster." But getting out was the right move. In fact, the real mistake …

deweylaura (2022-03-10). Let's organize around student debt! cpusa.org While on the campaign trail, Joseph Biden made a lot of promises. One of them was to forgive $10,000 dollars in student debt. His promises paid off big. When election time came around, Biden won roughly 60% of the youth vote. So far, the president has only partially honored his promise. The Education Department …

translation (2022-03-10). Biden Maduro Rapprochement ? indybay.org "It has been a respectful, cordial and diplomatic meeting. There were the flags of the United States and Venezuela, the flags united looked pretty," Maduro said in an address. A phrase unthinkable until a few days ago. The rapprochement, which raised the possibility of reactivating Venezuela's oil exports to the US, has received multiple negative reactions.

Adriaan Alsema (2022-03-10). War victims abandon Colombia's 'rigged' election race. colombiareports.com At least 18 victim representatives abandoned Colombia's congressional elections, claiming that authorities rigged the vote in favor of their victimizers. The aspiring congressmen from the Caribbean region were vying for…

ecns.cn (2022-03-10). China congratulates Yoon Suk-yeol on election as ROK president. ecns.cn China congratulates Yoon Suk-yeol on his election as the new president of the Republic of Korea (ROK), foreign ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian said on Thursday.

WSWS (2022-03-10). Fascist Three Percenter militia member found guilty on all five counts in first federal January 6 trial. wsws.org Guy Reffitt, 49, faces decades in prison for storming the Capitol with a gun and zip ties in furtherance of former President Donald Trump's failed coup.

Paige Bennett (2022-03-10). EPA expected to extend use of bee-killing pesticides. nationofchange.org "These insecticides are not helping the productivity of crops on fields — it seems an amazing effort to blanket all these acres with something that doesn't have a return on investment."

Editor (2022-03-10). The U.S. uses double standards in International Affairs: Sanders. mronline.org "Russia, like the U.S., has an interest in the security policies of its neighbors. Recognizing this fact is not a sign of weakness, but of an understanding," Senator Bernie Sanders pointed out.

Pavan Kulkarni (2022-03-10). Protests Continue in Sudan; Resistance Committees Release a key Charter. orinocotribune.com By Pavan Kulkarni — Mar 3, 2022 | On February 28, The Khartoum Coordination Of The Resistance Committees Proposed The "Charter For The Establishment Of The People's Authority", Setting Forth A Militant Roadmap To Democracy. | The long-awaited "Charter for the Establishment of the People's Authority" was proposed by the Khartoum Coordination of Resistance Committees (RCs) in Sudan on Monday, February 28. Mass demonstrations against the military coup were reported from at least 14 cities in Sudan on the same day. | The security forces unleashed a violent crackdown against the protests. Two people were killed,…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2022-03-10). The Saharawi People Resist and Cuba Stands by Them. libya360.wordpress.com Nuria Barbosa León This March, the Saharawi Arab Democratic Republic celebrates 46 years since its proclamation of independence. Photo: EFE Cuba defends Saharawis' right to independence and sovereignty, recognized, as well, by more than 80 other countries "Cuba has always supported our people, the historical ties we share are inalterable and will be maintained as…

Ana Perdigón (2022-03-10). Antony Blinken Reveals US Interests in Venezuela. orinocotribune.com On Wednesday, March 9, the Secretary of State of the United States, Antony Blinken, elaborated on US interests towards Venezuela, after being questioned about the meeting of a high-level delegation with the government of Nicolás Maduro in Caracas last weekend. | During a joint press conference held with British Foreign Minister Liz Truss in Washington, Blinken stated that the US has a set of interests with Venezuela. | He explained that among the interests are "supporting the democratic aspirations" of the Venezuelan people, and securing the release of US citizens detained in Venezuela, two of whom were released…

WSWS (2022-03-10). Three more children die from COVID in New York City as Democratic mayor removes mask mandate. wsws.org The removal of the masking mandate in New York City schools by Democratic Mayor Eric Adams comes as the city published figures that show that three more children have died from COVID-19. Data also shows a significant increase in infections from the BA.2 variant of COVID-19 in the state.

WSWS (2022-03-10). The anti-democratic targeting of Russian pianist Alexander Malofeev. wsws.org The cancellations of concerts by Malofeev in Vancouver and Montreal are inexcusable and reactionary. They only encourage and deepen the anti-Russian frenzy gripping certain social layers.

Our Reporter (2022-03-10). 22 ADF rebels killed since inception of Operation Shujja. plusnews.ug At least 22 rebels have been killed since November last year when Uganda People's Defence Forces raided suspected camps of Allied Democratic Front rebels in the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The Army Spokesperson, Brig Felix Kulayigye, says in the first operation, UPDF and Congolese forces killed three ADF rebels, four were killed in …

ecns.cn (2022-03-10). Xinjiang representative says women's rights are lawfully guaranteed. ecns.cn Women in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region are guaranteed of their lawful rights, including participation in democratic decision-making and personal reproductive autonomy, a Xinjiang representative said on Tuesday.

ecns.cn (2022-03-10). DPRK to launch more reconnaissance satellites to space. ecns.cn Kim Jong Un, top leader of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), said his country will launch multiple military reconnaissance satellites to space, the official Korean Central News Agency reported Thursday.

Isheka N. Harrison (2022-03-10). Prince William Under Fire For Racism After Claiming War Is 'Very Alien' In Europe, Leading People To Believe He Meant It Is Normal In Africa And Asia. moguldom.com Prince William, the Duke of Cambridge, is under fire for making some comments perceived as racist — again. He and his wife, Duchess Kate Middleton, visited London's Ukrainian Cultural Centre on Wednesday, March 9 in a show of solidarity with the war-torn country. "We're horrified … For our generation, it's very alien to see this …

Ann Brown (2022-03-10). 'Black Panther' Director Ryan Coogler: Bank Of America Thought I Was A Bank Robber, Detained Me Over $12,000 Withdrawal Request. moguldom.com "Black Panther" director Ryan Coogler went to the bank to withdraw $12,000 from his account. Before he knew it, he was in handcuffs and accused of bank robbery. Coogler wound up being detained by police in Atlanta on Jan. 7 after he was mistaken for a bank robber at a Bank of America, according to …

Kungu Al-Mahadi Adam (2022-03-10). Gov't welcomes SEACOM's expansion strategy for Uganda. plusnews.ug Government of Uganda has welcomed the regional expansion strategy for the Ugandan and East African markets of SEACOM, the pan-African telecommunications service provider announced at a special networking breakfast event in Kampala on Thursday. The Minister of State for ICT and National Guidance, Godfrey Kabbyanga Baluku who represented government at the event said that the …

Jim Hightower (2022-03-09). The GOP Has Nothing to Offer on Inflation. otherwords.org Republican politicos are all over Joe Biden for failing to stop inflation. Perhaps you wonder, though, what these squawkers would do if they were in charge. | No need to wonder — just look back to 1974, when Americans were being pummeled by price spikes that topped 12 percent, nearly double what we're enduring today. Back then, President Gerald Ford and his Republican contingent in Congress met the challenge head-on with a new magical program of economic uplift they called "WIN": Whip Inflation Now! | But it was nothing — just a political slogan with no magic and no action behind it. | Price controls?

_____ (2022-03-09). Maduro Announces Reactivation Of Dialogue With The Opposition. popularresistance.org Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, on Monday, March 7, announced the reactivation of the dialogue and negotiation process with the platform of far-right opposition sectors in favor of the economic recovery and stability of the country. Additionally, the president reported that on March 5, he held a meeting with a delegation from the government of his counterpart from the United States, Joe Biden. Maduro made the announcements during a meeting with his vice presidents, ministers, and military high command at the Miraflores Palace. | In a further show a potential shift in the relations between the two countries,…

José Manuel Blanco Diaz (2022-03-09). 'Sorrow and disappointment' in Colombia due to Caracas-Washington Rapprochement. orinocotribune.com Francisco "Pacho" Santos, former ambassador of Colombia to the United States, spoke out against the recent meeting that Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro held with a high-level delegation sent by Washington to Caracas. | Santos did not hide his deep frustration and annoyance while criticizing US President Joe Biden for what he considers "a slap in the face" to the Iván Duque administration. | According to Santos, the fundamental and strategic alliance that Colombia has maintained with the Washington administration seems to have been rendered ineffective as a result of the meeting of US officials with Maduro.

Ann Brown (2022-03-09). President Joe Biden On 2 Black Congressmen: They Look Like They 'Could And Did Play Ball'. moguldom.com President Joe Biden sparked outrage on social media with a racial remark he made about two Black congressmen while he was giving a speech in support of veterans as part of his unity agenda. Among those in attendance on the stage with Biden were three congressmen from Texas: Rep. Marc Allison Veasey (D-TX 33rd District) …

_____ (2022-03-09). Postal Reform Act Passes In Senate, Sent To President Biden's Desk. popularresistance.org Today, in a 79-19 vote the Senate passed…

Moderator (2022-03-09). Ralph Nader: Biden's SOTU Speech Neglects to Make a Crucial Request to the Citizenry. scheerpost.com By Ralph Nader | The President's State of the Union speech before a joint session of Congress is the media event of the year for the occupant of the Oval Office. Joe Biden spoke for an hour, covered lots of predictable policy ground, and also praised, promised, and reassured "the people." | But, as President Biden has done many times in public speeches and addresses, he failed to engage the people as his allies to confront his policy opponents in Congress. | All his priorities — social safety net protections, rebuilding community infrastructure or public works, more aggressive action against climate c…

Prof Michel Chossudovsky (2022-03-09). "Preemptive Nuclear War": The Historic Battle for Peace and Democracy. A Third World War Threatens the Future of Humanity. globalresearch.ca US nuclear doctrine consists in portraying nuclear weapons as a means of "self defense" rather than a "weapon of mass destruction". There are powerful financial interests behind Joe Biden's $1.3 trillion nuclear weapons program initiated under Obama.

Mark Gruenberg (2022-03-09). Senate sends comprehensive postal reform bill to Biden. peoplesworld.org WASHINGTON—After years of work, and a lot of squabbling over details, Congress passed a comprehensive postal reform bill that will eliminate the yearly tide of red ink that has engulfed—and endangered—the U.S. Postal Service for more than a decade. Postal union leaders hailed the measure, which is expected to save rank-and-file workers' jobs while ending …

WSWS (2022-03-09). Backing Biden's war drive, USW boasts its deal for 30,000 oil workers "does not add to inflationary pressures" wsws.org In a war-mongering statement calling for a ban on Russian oil imports, the United Steelworkers president praised the agreement, which will impose a deep cut in real wages for refinery workers and their families.

Brittani Banks (2022-03-09). Mailed Ballots Boosted 2020's Turnout—Will It Work in 2022? independentmediainstitute.org States that mailed a ballot to every registered voter in 2020's presidential election saw voter turnout increase by an average of 5.6 percent, and turnout was even higher among infrequent voters, according to the first peer-reviewed academic study of 2020 mail voting. The turnout increase was slightly larger than previous studies of mail-based voting conducted …

WSWS (2022-03-09). US Senate passes Emmett Till Anti-Lynching Act. wsws.org The Democrats seek to make cynical use of the bill to shore up their sagging support in the midterm elections.

Morteza Ahmadi Al Hashem (2022-03-09). Raeisi congratulates elections of new Armenian president. en.mehrnews.com Iranian President Seyyed Ebrahim Raeisi congratulated the appointment of 'Vahagn Khachaturyan' as new president of Republic of Armenia.

Rick Rozoff (2022-03-09). Harris visit: Poland to transfer warplanes only under NATO auspices — report. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Deutsche WelleMarch 9, 2022 Poland says will only send planes to Ukraine in NATO plan As US Vice President Kamala Harris visits, Poland has said it is only ready to supply fighter jets to Ukraine as part of a NATO initiative. Washington had earlier rejected a proposal to pass Polish planes on to Kyiv. Poland's …

Rick Rozoff (2022-03-09). Strategic partnership: Harris, Romanian president to discuss military buildup on NATO's eastern flank. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com AgerpresMarch 9, 2022 President Iiohannis to Welcome US Vice President Harris on March 11 President Klaus Iohannis will hold political consultations on Friday at the Cotroceni Presidential Palace with US Vice President Kamala Harris, who will be on an official visit to Romania, according to the Romanian Presidential Administration. The presence of Vice President Harris …

WSWS (2022-03-09). Jury seated in federal trial of four who plotted to kidnap and kill Michigan Governor Whitmer. wsws.org The plot was hatched at the height of a nationwide campaign by the far right that had been mobilized by President Donald Trump and other Republican Party officials to overturn public health restrictions implemented throughout the country to combat the spread of COVID-19 that began in early 2020.

Editor2 (2022-03-09). Honduras: 'We, the Social Organizations, Must Remain Active'. orinocotribune.com On January 27th of this year, Xiomara Castro assumed the presidency of Honduras. Within a coalition of parties, organizations, and social movements, the president faces a seemingly unmanageable number of challenges; among them, to stop the plundering of the nation and to fulfill the demands that the indigenous peoples and peasants of the Central American nation have issued for decades. | Castro must also face a far-right opposition that, together with the Armed Forces and the United States, were the architects of the overthrow of her husband, Manuel Zelaya, who served as president between 2006 and 2009. | To delv…

Khalil Bendib (2022-03-09). Democracy, First and Foremost… otherwords.org In Ukraine, anyway!

Editor (2022-03-09). China's Foreign Ministry: position on Russia & Ukraine. mronline.org Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Russia relations, Ukraine, Humanitarian Aid, Taiwan, China-EU relations, China-Central Asia relations, sanctions, differing views of democracy, and European security.

WSWS (2022-03-09). Ukrainian neo-Nazis torture Jewish anti-war MMA athlete. wsws.org The apparent kidnapping and torture of an anti-war athlete signals an increasingly violent assault on democratic rights by Ukraine's far-right.

Isheka N. Harrison (2022-03-09). Ukraine Recruiting Foreign Soldiers To Fight Russia Triggers Criticism From African Nations. moguldom.com President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has openly called for foreign soldiers who support the Ukrainian cause to join in the fight for his country. As a result, some African governments have received reports that their citizens are willing to heed the call — and it is drawing criticism. On Sunday, Feb. 27, Zelenskyy formed the International Legion …

Khubaka, Michael Harris (2022-03-09). California Assembly Bill 1655 – Juneteenth Paid Holiday for the State of California. indybay.org One block from Old Sacramento Supreme Court Chambers the auction block of "enslaved" prisoners of war were sold. All along the American River Parkway, in the shadow of the early California State Capitol construction, enslavement of people of African Descent, Genocide of Indigenous Nations, Kanakas, Mexicans, Chileans and anybody with melanin pigmentated skin were not a citizen in 1849. Throughout the State same song…

Khubaka, Michael Harris (2022-03-09). Today's City of Folsom debates if "Negroes" from 1849 have basic human rights today. indybay.org Early California Negro Pioneer Trailblazers are clearly document in the works of Deliah Beasley. Our California State Archives, California State Library and California State Educational System has a plethora of primary source documentation. The question is methodology and process for the 1849, "Negro" without legal standing then or today in some quarters.

Greg Kearney (2022-03-09). By whitewashing U.S. history, Republicans do the Klan's work. peoplesworld.org Related Article: |

JANET (2022-03-09). Global South rejects U.S./NATO aggression. iacenter.org By Betsey Piette March 8, 2022 As the U.S. and NATO work to advance their war against Russia now breaking out in Ukraine, many countries who have experienced imperialist aggression — by the U.S., France, Britain and other NATO members — are speaking out. They are denouncing the impact of U.S. sanctions as acts of war and calling NATO the threat to global peace. Times Square, New York City, March 5. Photo: Brenda Ryan. The Bolivarian Alliance for the Peoples of Our America — ALBA — is an intergovernmental organization of countries in Latin America and the Caribbean, based on social, politic…

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ecns.cn (2022-03-09). Xilan Kapu's catcher in the 'Peach Blossom Wonderland'. ecns.cn Peace and tranquility permeates Youyang Taohuayuan (Peach Blossom Wonderland) Scenic Area in southwest China's Chongqing. Under sunrise, the sound of sewing strikes up a symphony, with knitting needles and yarn dancing in a weaver's hands.

ecns.cn (2022-03-09). Yang snatches second gold from cross country sprint sitting, 10th for China at Beijing Paralympics. ecns.cn After winning the long distance sitting three days ago, China's Para cross country skier Yang Hongqiong grabbed her second gold here on Wednesday from the sprint sitting event, earning the host nation the 10th gold medal at the Beijing 2022."ÄÄ…

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