(2022-09-17). White House Announces Massive $10 Billion Aid Package for Jordan. news.antiwar.com The Joe Biden administration rolled out a new assistance agreement with Jordan. Washington will send Amman $10.15 billion over the next seven years. The new deal will make Jordan the third largest recipient of American aid, following only Ukraine and Israel. The White House signed the new memorandum of understanding (MOU) on Friday. The Biden …
(2022-09-17). Oak Flat: Biden's Justice Dept opposes Apache Elder, NCAI, Grandmothers in Federal Court. indybay.org In an insulting blow, President Biden's Justice Department is opposing an Apache Elder, the National Congress of American Indians, the International Council of Thirteen Indigenous Grandmothers, and the MICA Group, who filed as friends of the court in support of the Apache Stronghold's protection of sacred Oak Flat in the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco.
(2022-09-17). Gov. Ron DeSantis – The New Nixon – cover-up worse than the crime. indybay.org How similar is Gov. Ron DeSantis' cover-up of the felony forgeries of Chief of Special Prosecutions (Fl 20th Judicial Circuit), Anthony Kunasek, Esq. and State's Attorney Amira Fox to Watergate? Especially in light of the Governor's suspension of Andrew Warren for simply exercising prosecutorial discretion.
(2022-09-17). Overturn University of Melbourne student union's anti-democratic disaffiliation of the IYSSE! wsws.org The IYSSE is fighting the decision, which is intended as a precedent to be used, above all, against clubs that represent oppositional, anti-war and left-wing voices.
(2022-09-17). West Virginia politicians ban abortion, but not without a fight. workers.org 
Charleston, West Virginia Sept. 14 — The Republican-majority West Virginia legislature passed an abortion ban during a Sept. 13 special session. The same legislature had introduced the bill to ban abortion, known as HB 302, in late July. (See "Abortion access under attack in West Virginia," Workers World, July 29.) . . . |
(2022-09-17). Austin students rally in defense of abortion rights. fightbacknews.org Austin, TX — The Austin Students for a Democratic Society (SDS) organized a rally at the University of Texas at Austin on September 15 in defense of women's and reproductive rights, as a part of the National SDS Day of Action. About 35 students rallied at 6 p.m. at the corner of Speedway and 21st Street on UT campus. Speakers from six other organizations gave speeches condemning the overturning of Roe v. Wade and the Texas Heartbeat Act. | The Texas Heartbeat Act (SB8) was passed in September last year in preparation for the overturning of Roe v. Wade. It bans abortions when there are cells that will l…
(2022-09-17). Tuesday 9/20: The Fight For Housing — PUSH Screening & 2022 Election Informational Event. indybay.org Grand Lake Theater | 3200 Grand Avenue | Oakland, CA 94610…
(2022-09-17). U.S. judge names 'special master' to review seized items in Trump's Mar-a-Lago search. ecns.cn A federal judge named a "special master" on Thursday to review items seized by Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) agents in the search of former President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago residence.
(2022-09-17). Florida y Texas deportan migrantes a ciudades norteñas de EE.UU. telesurtv.net La portavoz de la Casa Blanca, Karine Jean-Pierre, aseguró que se trata de "una maniobra política fría y premeditada".
(2022-09-17). Agostinho Neto: La claridad política y la firmeza revolucionaria (+ Fotos). cubadebate.cu Sobre el primer presidente de la Angola independiente, el líder de la Revolución Fidel Castro dijo en 1992: "Una de las cualidades excepcionales de Agostinho Neto fue la firmeza revolucionaria, la defensa intransigente de los principios, la tenacidad en su lucha que lo llevó a la victoria".
(2022-09-17). Declaran alerta en 19 provincias dominicanas por tormenta Fiona. telesurtv.net En alerta amarilla están Samaná, La Romana, El Seibo, San Cristóbal, San Pedro de Macorís, Barahona, La Altagracia, entre otras.
(2022-09-17). Abaten a hombre que mató a civiles en República Dominicana. telesurtv.net El agresor se atrincheró en una tienda de barrio y se enfrentó a la Policía. Fue identificado como Román Guerrero Tavárez.
(2022-09-17). República Dominicana califica a Haití de amenaza a su seguridad. telesurtv.net Presidente Luis Abinader expresa que la situación en ese país amenaza la seguridad y estabilidad regional.
(2022-09-16). Pelosi going to Armenia amid renewed clashes with Azerbaijan. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Sep. 16 (MNA) — US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi will travel to Armenia this weekend in a show of support for the country amid renewed clashes with Azerbaijan.
(2022-09-16). Israel's Gantz Says Iran Nuclear Deal in the 'ER Room'. news.antiwar.com Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz Israel has ramped up the pressure on the Biden administration to harden its stance in the negotiations with Iran, and it appears to have worked. "The Iran nuclear deal seems like it is in the ER room," Gantz said at Reichman University in Herzliya, Israel, according to Reuters. | "There's a period maybe…
(2022-09-16). US Pledges New $600 Million Weapons Package for Ukraine. news.antiwar.com On Thursday, the Biden administration announced a new weapons package for Ukraine worth $600 million, bringing the total US military aid pledged to Kyiv since Russia invaded on February 24 to $15.1 billion. The new package is being sent to Ukraine through the presidential drawdown authority, which allows President Biden to send arms directly from …
(2022-09-16). US fingerprints on Israeli crimes. electronicintifada.net For Biden, slain Palestinians are a PR problem and little more.
(2022-09-16). Party with neo-Nazi roots surges in Sweden; Social Democrats forced out of government. peoplesworld.org 
Sweden's Social Democratic leader Magdalena Andersson handed in her resignation as prime minister after a right-wing bloc won a narrow majority in parliament. Andersson met with Riksdag speaker Andreas Norlen to formally give up her role but will continue in a caretaker capacity until a new government is formed. On Wednesday, once 99.9% of votes …
(2022-09-16). Quebec election campaign dominated by right-wing, chauvinist appeals. wsws.org Like the rest of Canada, Quebec has been roiled by the two-and-a-half year-long COVID-19 pandemic and the economic fallout from the US-NATO instigated war with Russia over Ukraine. Yet neither of these pivotal issues figures prominently in the official campaign.
(2022-09-16). Putin Scores Several Diplomatic Wins as West Attempts To Isolate the Kremlin. news.antiwar.com After Russian forces invaded Ukraine in February, Western leaders led by President Joe Biden vowed the Kremlin would face historic isolation that would bring its war machine to a halt and cripple Moscow's economy. However, nearly seven months into the war, Russia has maintained its economic strength as Moscow has found several partners worldwide. Russian …
(2022-09-16). Ridiculous Right-Wing Grifters Cash In Posing As 'Patriotic Socialists'. popularresistance.org MAGA 'Communism'? Ben Norton and Danny Haiphong discuss the absurd concepts of MAGA "communism" and "patriotic socialism" in the imperialist US. Pro-Trump opportunists are posing as leftists to recruit the right – and make lots of money.
(2022-09-16). MAGA Candidate For Illinois Governor: Chicago Is a Hell Hole, It's Living The Purge. moguldom.com Some are questioning how a candidate running for the governor's seat in Illinois will help govern one of the state's biggest cities if he considers it a "hell hole." That is the question people are asking MAGA gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey. Republican Bailey, who was endorsed by former President Donald Trump, called Chicago, the fastest …
(2022-09-16). How Democrats Should Respond When Republican Candidates Yell 'Inflation, Inflation, Inflation'. commondreams.org Despite all their noise, Republicans have absolutely no solution for inflation except to tax the poor and jeopardize Social Security and Medicare.
(2022-09-16). After Biden And Federal Reserve Said No Recession, FedEx Warns Of Slowing Deliveries, Starts Closing Offices. moguldom.com Faced with lower-than-expected revenue and declining volumes of packages moving around the world, FedEx announced that it is closing 90 offices, grounding some cargo aircraft and freezing hiring. The announcement came about a week before FedEx is expected to report quarterly results. The company's shares fell Thursday by as much as 19 percent in off-hours …
(2022-09-16). Actress Viola Davis: If You Don't Go See 'Woman King' You're Sending Message To Hollywood Black Women Can't Lead. moguldom.com "The Woman King" film has received rave reviews from critics and so has its lead star, award-winning actress Viola Davis. However, some members of the Black community see the film as insulting due to its focus on the all-female warriors who defended the ancient West African Dahomey Kingdom (now Benin) — which attained much of …
(2022-09-16). Trump-named judge gives Trump another reward, stalling Justice Dept. probe. peoplesworld.org 
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla.—Florida U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon, named to the job by former Republican Oval Office occupant Donald Trump, has given Trump a second reward within three weeks. She's further stalled the Justice Department's investigation into Trump's criminal heist of secret and sensitive national security documents from the White House to his Mar-A-Lago …
(2022-09-16). Progressive Lawmakers Slam Pushing Senate Same-Sex Marriage Vote to After Election. commondreams.org "If there are Republicans who don't want to vote on that before the election," said Sen. Elizabeth Warren, "I assume it is because they are on the wrong side of history."
(2022-09-16). Party with Neo-Nazi Roots Surges in Sweden. libya360.wordpress.com Ceren Sagir | Agencies Sweden Democrats' party leader Jimmie àÖkesson will be in a position to extract major concessions from the new right-wing government. His SD party's roots are in the violent neo-Nazi extremist movements of the 1980s, and anti-immigrant ideology remains at the core of its program. | Johan Nilsson / TT News Agency…
(2022-09-16). USF students march in defense of abortion rights. fightbacknews.org Tampa, FL – On Wednesday, September 14, Tampa Bay Students for a Democratic Society organized a protest as a part of a National Day of Action around reproductive rights. The rally brought out about 30 students to march across campus to show their support for abortion rights. Members from many other student groups gave speeches to show solidarity on this issue. | Diego Falcon, a member of UndocUnited, said that he "saw this coming since the Trump administration" and that "the abuse of women in ICE detention centers facing forced hysterectomies" was a precursor to the loss of bodily autonomy. | Florida's own abor…
(2022-09-16). US Labor Department Averts Railway Strike With Tentative Deal. telesurenglish.net After a grueling day of negotiations, U.S. railroad firms and unions have reached a tentative deal, averting a potential rail strike that could be economically damaging. | RELATED: | U.S. Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh announced the agreement early on Thursday, writing that "following more than 20 consecutive hours of negotiations," the temporary deal "balances the needs of workers, businesses, and our nation's economy." | "The Biden…
(2022-09-16). A Look at History: Civil Liberties Are on the Ballot. aclu.org There are countless elections happening across the nation this November. Whether it's for a district attorney election in your town or a governor's race in your state, we want to give you the tools to vote your values and have informed conversations with your friends and families. In spite of the fact that most elections take place once every few years, it's important to remember that every single one will have lasting effects on our country. | There should be no doubt that throughout American history, elections can sometimes lead to the rollback of all of our civil rights. That's why it's important to vote fo…
(2022-09-16). Brazilians Keep Lula as Favorite 16 Days Before the Elections. telesurenglish.net On Thursday, published a survey showing that 45 percent of Brazilians remain firmly behind the Workers' Party (PT) candidate Lula da Silva in his race for the Brazilian presidency. | RELATED: | With less than three weeks to go before the Oct. 2 elections, the leftist leader maintains a 12-point lead over President Jair Bolsonaro, who fell in voting preferences from 34 percent to 33 percent between Sept. 9 and Sept. 15.
(2022-09-16). AMLO Performs the 'Independence Cry' From the Zocalo. telesurenglish.net On Sept. 15, after a two-year pause due to COVID-19, Mexicans once again celebrated the anniversary of their country's independence in the Zocalo Square, where thousands of people gathered to remember 212 years of republican life. | RELATED: | President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador (AMLO) performed the traditional "Cry of Independence" from the balcony of the National Palace, waving the Mexican flag and ringing the bell u…
(2022-09-16). Rail pact, drafted after Biden intervened, averts forced strike. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—After 20 straight hours of talks between rail unions and bosses, pushed to bargaining by Democratic President Joe Biden and top administration officials, three rail unions, including the two key ones representing engineers and conductors, reached a tentative five-year agreement with freight railroad management at 4 am on September 15. The contract, covering just over …
(2022-09-16). Oppose the reactionary smear campaign against Harvard Professor John Comaroff! wsws.org Should these reactionary forces succeed it would represent a major blow to academic freedom, democratic rights and serious scholarship.
(2022-09-16). Democratic House Speaker Pelosi to rail workers: Accept a pro-company deal or we'll force you to. wsws.org Pelosi, with a net worth of $135 million, is one of the richest individuals in a Congress composed largely of millionaires. When Pelosi declares that the agreement is "good for our economy," she really means it is good for Wall Street.
(2022-09-16). Biden announces floating offshore wind projects, which could power five million homes. peoplesworld.org 
The Biden administration committed Thursday to build enough floating offshore wind capacity by 2035 to power five million homes. The 15GW by 2035 target is in addition to the administration's goal of installing 30GW of traditional offshore wind by 2030. Floating offshore wind is still an emerging technology, producing 0.2% of global offshore wind power, …
(2022-09-16). While rail unions meet with Biden to avert strike, 0 railroaders attend meeting to organize rank-and-file opposition. wsws.org With the specter of a national rail strike in the United States looming, two meetings took place on Wednesday night. The first was a union—government—corporate conspiracy in Washington; the second was a meeting by railroaders to fight for rank-and-file control.
(2022-09-16). The modern cult of Independence Day and the buildup of a fascist movement in Brazil. wsws.org The violent celebrations of the 200th anniversary of Brazilian Independence on September 7 amid the preparations for an electoral coup has laid bare the lack of any constituency for democratic forms of rule within the country's ruling class.
(2022-09-16). Why Republican governors are dropping off migrants in Democratic areas. america.cgtn.com A group of migrants were dropped off by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis to Martha's Vineyard on Wednesday night. Officials of the upscale resort town were surprised by the unannounced flights. Martha's Vineyard has called itself a 'sanctuary destination' that welcomes immigrants. Still, Democrats were quick to criticize the …
(2022-09-16). Donald Trump amenaza con "grandes problemas" en EEUU si es acusado por desclasificación de documentos. cubadebate.cu El expresidente estadounidense Donald Trump dijo este jueves, en una entrevista con el presentador de radio Hugh Hewitt, que la nación enfrentaría "grandes problemas", "algo como lo que quizás nunca han visto antes", si es acusado por desclasificar documentos después de dejar el cargo.
(2022-09-16). Venezuelan Foreign Minister Attends Inauguration of Re-elected Angolan President Joà£o Lourenàßo. orinocotribune.com The Minister for Foreign Affairs of Venezuela, Carlos Faría, participated this Thursday, September 15, in the inauguration ceremony of the re-elected president of Angola, Joà£o Lourenàßo, and the vice president, Esperanàßa Costa. | "We witnessed the official inauguration ceremony of the President of the Republic of Angola, where we expressed a fraternal greeting from our President Nicolás Maduro and the People of Bolivar and Chávez," the Venezuelan foreign minister announced through his Twitter account. | Fuimos testigos de la Ceremonia Oficial de Investidura del Presidente de la Republica de An…
(2022-09-16). República Dominicana emite alerta meteorológica por tormenta Fiona. telesurtv.net Estiman que en 72 horas o menos se presente alguno de los efectos vinculados a un ciclón tropical como lluvias intensas u oleaje anormal.
(2022-09-16). ALBA-TCP: pueblos del mundo apoyan a Cuba contra el bloqueo. telesurtv.net En los primeros 14 meses de la administración Biden los daños por el bloqueo alcanzaron los 6.364 millones de dólares.
(2022-09-16). Al menos siete heridos deja explosión en el Congo. telesurtv.net El accidente, aún inexplicable, se produjo en la carretera nacional, cerca del pueblo de Mbuba.
(2022-09-16). Cristina Fernández en su primera aparición pública tras el atentado: "Lo más grave es que se rompió el pacto democrático" cubadebate.cu En su primera aparición pública tras el atentado, la vicepresidenta de Argentina, Cristina Fernández, afirmó que lo más grave no es lo que le pudo haber pasado a ella, sino que lo más grave fue haber roto un acuerdo social que había desde 1983, un pacto democrático. "Tenemos que examinarnos nosotros mismos", dijo.
(2022-09-16). El Salvador's President Bukele to Seek Re-Election in 2024. telesurenglish.net During a television broadcast on Thursday, El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele announced that he will seek his re-election in the 2024 elections. | RELATED: | Bukele is the first president of the Salvadoran democratic stage with the option of seeking his immediate reelection after a change of criteria made by the Constitutional Chamber judges, who were elected by his allies in Congress. | In September 2021, these judges stated that im…
(2022-09-15). China is the World's Largest Economy: Get Over It. cepr.net 
Some folks seem to find it hard to accept that the US does not have the world's largest economy, but such is life. Donald Trump lost the election and the US is number 2.
(2022-09-15). Biden Signs Executive Order to Limit Foreign Investments in US Technology in Move Aimed at China. news.antiwar.com President Biden on Thursday signed an executive order aimed at limiting foreign investment in US technology in a move that clearly targets China. The executive order directs the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) to increase scrutiny on certain foreign investments in the US in several areas. CFIUS was formed in 1975 …
(2022-09-15). More cities brace for typhoon as Muifa makes landfall. ecns.cn China's national observatory on Wednesday upgraded its typhoon alert to red, the highest level, as Muifa, made landfall in Zhejiang province on Wednesday night and is expected to bring more winds and heavy rainfall to the Yangtze River Delta region.
(2022-09-15). Joe Biden visits Detroit's famous Auto Show. america.cgtn.com Car enthusiasts are gathering in Detroit this week as the North American International Auto Show gets underway. U.S. President Joe Biden as well as China's Ambassador to the United States, Qin Gang, were both in attendance on the opening media day. A key focus is …
(2022-09-15). Workers Building New US Embassy In Honduras Are On Strike. popularresistance.org The Biden administration has pledged that "the United States will work with governments to strengthen … the enforcement of labor laws, promote decent work, and support workers in exercising their freedom of association and collective bargaining rights," as one of four pillars of its strategy to address the root causes of migration from Central America. | In Honduras today the U.S. has an opportunity to practice this with the 1,100 workers it has hired to build a new embassy. But it's blowing it. | Instead, police have been called in to bust a strike that's been going on at the construction site in Tegucigalpa s…
(2022-09-15). No insurance and denied care—Republicans leave millions in 'Medicaid coverage gap'. peoplesworld.org 
I have terrible chronic pain that's left me unable to work for the last few years. I can't sleep well, and every day is a battle just to take care of myself. It would be life-changing if I could be seen by a doctor. But I'm one of the two million Americans caught in what's …