(2024-03-08). Biden Legacy = Genocide. indybay.org Declaring, "We are outraged, we are heartbroken," hundreds of protesters turned out to block Biden's motorcade en route to his State of the Union speech, forcing cars to take "the long way" to the Capitol. Concluding a day-long series of protests across Washington DC, hundreds of people in black shirts reading "Not In Our Name" and "Biden's Legacy = Genocide" sat and stood along Pennsylvania Avenue near the Capitol, delaying Biden's speech by about a half hour. Organizers with megaphones led the crowd in impassioned chants: "Biden Biden You Can't Hide, We Charge You With Genocide," "Free, Free Palestine," "Stop A…
(2024-03-08). Katrina vanden Heuvel: Foreign Policy Undermines Best Proposals in Biden's SOTU. truthout.org President Biden delivered his State of the Union address Thursday night. In it, he made his case for a second term ahead of this year's presidential election, criticizing Republican front-runner Donald Trump without mentioning him by name, and highlighting his administration's policies to raise taxes on the wealthiest Americans, reinstate reproductive rights and provide support to Ukraine. |
(2024-03-08). 'Operation Al-Aqsa Flood' Day 154: Biden's maritime aid corridor to Gaza slammed as 'unrealistic'. mondoweiss.net 
Human rights experts say the Biden administration's proposed maritime corridor is a much less effective solution to addressing the dire needs of Gaza's besieged and starving population than a ceasefire and pressuring Israel to open land crossings.
(2024-03-08). Protesters Blocked Traffic Outside White House Before Biden's State of the Union. truthout.org Hundreds of protesters blocked traffic on Pennsylvania Avenue outside of the White House in Washington D.C. on Thursday evening to demonstrate against the Biden administration's refusal to demand a permanent Israeli ceasefire in Gaza. The protesters, numbering around 500 in total, rallied prior to President Joe Biden's departure for the U.S. Capitol, where he was set to deliver the State of the… |
(2024-03-08). WFP State of the Union Response Shows Biden's Shortfalls on Gaza, Immigration. truthout.org Shortly after President Joe Biden's State of the Union address on Thursday evening, Philadelphia city council member Nicolas O'Rourke delivered the Working Families Party (WFP) response. O'Rourke, who made history last fall alongside fellow WFP member Kendra Brooks by ousting the final two Republican at-large members from the Philadelphia city council in the city-wide election… |
(2024-03-08). Sirota's Signals: President Biden Renounces Senator Biden. levernews.com What made Joe Biden decide to use last night's State of the Union speech to declare war on his old loan-shark pals? Why is anyone mad that a high-profile politician dared to say that billionaire money rigs elections? When did we all become Michael Douglas alone in our cars? Why are medical journals sounding a huge alarm? How are banks quietly pulling off such a huge unnoticed heist? Who has the greatest finger point in movie history? Where is Biden feeling the most political pain for his unyielding support for Netanyahu's government?The answers to these questions and much more can be found below in today's editi…
(2024-03-08). Is "Greedflation" Over? counterpunch.org 
Peter Coy used his column to beg President Biden not to use the term "greedflation" to explain the runup in inflation since the pandemic. I am sympathetic to much of his argument, most importantly, the idea that corporations suddenly turned greedy is a bit far out. As Coy notes, corporations are always greedy. The real
(2024-03-08). Democracy Now! 2024-03-08 Friday. democracynow.org Headlines for March 08, 2024; Katrina vanden Heuvel: Biden's Domestic Agenda — Taxes, Reproductive Rights — Undermined by Foreign Policy; Biden's SOTU on Gaza: Israeli Daughter of Freed Hostage & Palestinian American Professor Respond | Headlines for March 08, 2024; Katrina vanden Heuvel: Biden's Domestic Agenda — Taxes, Reproductive Rights — Undermined by Foreign Policy; Biden's SOTU on Gaza: Israeli Daughter of Freed Hostage & Palestinian American Professor Respond…
(2024-03-08). Biden delivers forceful State of the Union address. ecns.cn U.S. President Joe Biden delivered an aggressive State of the Union speech on Thursday amid a rancorous, high-stakes political environment in an election year.
(2024-03-08). Mar 8, 2024. sitrepworld.info 
‚ô´ Daniel Franàßois-Esprit Auber — Overture (La Sirene) The undiagnosed malignancy at the core of our system is now out in the open, by Alex Krainer Europe Is in Danger of Falling Asleep in Peace and Waking Up in War, by Hugo Dionísio The United States and Israel as International Outliers, Outlaws and Losers, by Daniel Warner Pretending The US Can't Just Drive Aid Into Gaza, by Caitlin Johnstone Israeli channels air snuff videos featuring systematic torture of Palestinians, by Jonathan Ofir Hamas' Official Account, by As'ad AbuKhalil Biden's Bogus Ceasefire Shenanigans, by Kevin Barr…
(2024-03-08). Beyond the State of the Union, We Must Confront the State of the Genocide. truthout.org President Joe Biden gave his State of the Union address Thursday night as a majority of Americans maintain that the genocide in Gaza needs to immediately end and a new "uncommitted" movement is sweeping the nation and has become the biggest story of the 2024 presidential primaries. Biden briefly mentioned the more than 30,000 Palestinians killed in Gaza during his address but offered Israel no… |
(2024-03-08). Roaming Charges: Too Obvious to be Real. counterpunch.org 
Human kind Cannot bear very much reality. — T.S. Eliot. "Burnt Norton" + An AP poll from this week found that 6 in 10 US adults doubt the mental capability of Biden and Trump. + What it looks like when the Void stares into you… What is WRONG with Biden? pic.twitter.com/pL5UyQ9WSK — suzy (@Suzy_1776) March
(2024-03-08). Is There a Journalism That Doesn't Love a War? counterpunch.org 
War, what is it good for? Well, the media for starters. Shortly after the Biden administration responded to the killing of three American soldiers in a drone attack on a base in Jordan by bombing 85 Iran-connected targets in Iraq and Syria, the Columbia Journalism Review (CJR) asked in a headline: "Is the press dragging America to
(2024-03-08). 'Operation Al-Aqsa Flood' Day 154: Biden's maritime aid corridor to Gaza slammed as 'unrealistic'. mondoweiss.net
(2024-03-08). Biden offers 'temporary port' for Gaza as he doubles down on support for Israel. thecradle.co
(2024-03-08). Ukraine: Has the US Lost Yet Another Proxy War? sonar21.com 
Short answer, YES!! Just like the proverbial chicken without a head, the United States is running around headless and incapable of navigating a way out of a confrontation with Russia. A confrontation that the United States cannot win. But, based on Biden's speech tonight, the United States is going to double down on a losing hand. The Biden team apparently have decided they cannot afford a loss in Ukraine before the election so they are likely to green-light more risky terrorist attacks inside Russia, oblivious to the repeated warnings from Putin and his national security team that Russia will strike back.
(2024-03-08). Is There a Journalism That Doesn't Love a War? counterpunch.org War, what is it good for? Well, the media for starters. Shortly after the Biden administration responded to the killing of three American soldiers in a drone attack on a base in Jordan by bombing 85 Iran-connected targets in Iraq and Syria, the Columbia Journalism Review (CJR) asked in a headline: "Is the press dragging America to
(2024-03-08). Biden orders US military to establish port in Gaza: officials. newarab.com 
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(2024-03-08). Biden predicts "come to Jesus" meeting with Netanyahu. newarab.com 
(2024-03-08). Biden warns Israel not to use Gaza aid as 'bargaining chip'. newarab.com 
US President Using his annual State of the Union address to deliver some of his strongest comments yet about the five-month-long war, Biden als…
(2024-03-08). Biden's port for aid to Gaza might not be ready for 60 days. newarab.com 
(2024-03-08). Gaza ceasefire protesters gather for Biden's State of the Union address. newarab.com 
President Protesters blocked traffic in Boston and Los Angeles. Over 50 arrests were made in Boston, according to one activist group and a local m…
(2024-03-08). As protests hit State of the Union, Biden attempts 'balance'. newarab.com In what could be a critical moment for Joe Biden in his re-election campaign, the US president attempted in his annual State of the Union Even before
(2024-03-08). 'US weakness on steroids': Biden's Gaza port plan fails to impress. middleeasteye.net 
'US weakness on steroids': Biden's Gaza port plan fails to impress | With the scheme set to take weeks to implement, experts say time is of the essence as Palestinians starve and aid deliveries fail to materialise | | US Air Force members work on the preparation of a humanitarian aid dro…
(2024-03-08). This is Joe Biden: Repolarization Anyone? counterpunch.org 
Genociden, Ecociden and Otherwise Sliden With Biden Whatever one makes of the widespread belief that Joe Biden is cognitively decrepit, nobody who knows his past should be surprised by the moral decrepitude of his corporate imperial presidency, which has included: + signing on to escalated oil and gas drilling to crank up US carbon emissions amidst
(2024-03-08). At Every Turn, US Politicians Hounded For Their Support For Israel. popularresistance.org Incumbent US President Joe Biden has had to modify his entire campaign strategy in order to avoid frequent disruptions of campaign events by pro-Palestinian protesters. Lawmakers, from famous progressive Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to ultra-conservative Andrew Ogles (who declared "kill them all" to a protester's question about the murder of Palestinian children) have been equally hounded by the Palestine solidarity movement for not calling for an end to Israeli genocide in Gaza.
(2024-03-08). Discurso del estado de la Unión se centró en Ucrania y Gaza. telesurtv.net Al principio del discursó del estado de la unión, Joe Biden apuntó a Rusia como el centro de las amenazas contra EE.UU. y contra el mundo.
(2024-03-07). Biden 2.0 or Trump 2.0? That is the Question. telesurenglish.net During the current year, a great deal of energy is being invested in trying to predict who will be the winner of the presidential elections next November in the United States, which party will win the majority in the House of Representatives and the Senate, allowing or not the President to have the necessary support to develop his agenda for the next four years. | RELATED: | The 2025-2029 period will be one of the most complex in the recent history of that cou…
(2024-03-08). State of the Union 2024: Joe Biden attacks Donald Trump in fiery election year speech. scmp.com US President Joe Biden launched a scorching attack on his 'dangerous' November presidential election rival Donald Trump in a State of the Union address, warning that US democracy is under 'assault'.
(2024-03-08). State of the Union 2024: Trump offers lukewarm, glitchy response to Biden speech. scmp.com Donald Trump posted a running commentary on social media with jabs about Joe Biden's coughing and his hair.
(2024-03-08). Biden orders construction of floating pier for Gaza aid amidst unprecedented famine. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- In his upcoming State of the Union address on Thursday, US President Biden will announce a critical measure to address the dire humanitarian situation in Gaza. The White House has termed it an "emergency mission," where the US military will build a floating pier off Gaza to facilitate the delivery of essential aid to the region, where many are on the brink of starvation.The plan involves constructing a temporary port for aid delivery from US ships, which will then be moved close to shore and connected to a temporary causeway. This project could take 30 to 60 days. It will require the involvement of hund…
(2024-03-08). Joe Biden orders US military to build aid port to ease Gaza's hunger crisis. scmp.com Construction of the temporary facility is not expected to require deployment of American troops in Gaza.
(2024-03-08). NO TO US MILITARY BASE IN GAZA! GENOCIDIN BIDEN — NOBODY RIDING WE CHARGE GENOCIDE WHERE EVER YOU ARE HIDIN! fightbackbetter.com The flaming audacity for Genociding Biden to announce a US base in the area that Israel has been slaughtering 10s…
(2024-03-08). 'America is rising': Biden uses State of the Union address to push competition with China but not conflict. scmp.com Annual presidential address has Biden appearing vibrant and confident about US, including its partnerships and alliances in the Pacific.
(2024-03-08). Highlights from Joe Biden's 2024 State of the Union speech. scmp.com At a time when voters are questioning whether Joe Biden is too old, the US president went out his way to appear energetic, raising his voice and sparring with Republicans who disrupted his speech.
(2024-03-08). Congresista demócrata de EE.UU. abandona carrera y apoya a Biden. telesurtv.net Phillips convidó a movilizarse en aras de "mantener a un hombre decente e íntegro en la Casa Blanca".
(2024-03-08). Voting in 2024: Being Committed and Uncommitted at the Same Time. counterpunch.org I just mailed in my New York City Democratic primary ballot for the 2024 presidential election. Every two and four years, I have always voted for someone, regularly fulfilling my citizenship privilege even though I have lived in Switzerland for five decades. This time I mailed in my overseas ballot with no ink marks. For
(2024-03-08). 13 officers earn their Special Task Force wings. sanews.gov.za 13 officers earn their Special Task Force wings | The South African Police Service (SAPS) has welcomed 13 Special Task Force (STF) operators to join the organisation's elite tactical unit. | The cohort stood on parade at the SAPS Academy in Tshwane on Thursday where they were received and acknowledged by the Deputy National Commissioner for Policing, Lieutenant General Tebello Mosikili. | The 13 have undergone and successfully completed the 37th Special Task Force (STF) Selection Training Programme. | The STF unit deals with high risk operations that fall beyond the scope of general policing which requires specia…
(2024-03-08). What does it take to make climate change a key election issue? greenleft.org.au 
(2024-03-08). Zionists & Hindu nationalists unite for a Trump election win. newarab.com 
(2024-03-08). Venezuela's Presidential Elections 2024: CNE Invites International Observers. orinocotribune.com
(2024-03-07). Chad: Submission of Candidates for Presidential Election Started. telesurenglish.net The political and military situation in Chad has deteriorated since 2021 following the death of former President Idriss Deby Itno, the father of Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno. | The first round of the presidential election is scheduled in the Central African country on May 6, with a possible second round on June 22. Mar. 7, 2024.
(2024-03-07). Venezuelan Authorities Summon International Electoral Observers. telesurenglish.net On Thursday, Venezuela's National Electoral Council (CNE) called on international organizations to act as observers in the presidential elections scheduled for July 28th. | RELATED: | CNE President Elvis Amoroso confirmed that invitations have been sent to institutions such as the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC), the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), the African Union (AU), the European Union (EU),…
(2024-03-08). Theresa May to stand down as MP at general election, as Tory Commons' exodus grows. leftfootforward.org May is one of 64 Tory MPs who have announced they will be quitting Parliament.
(2024-03-08). Two Nancy Pelosi Constituents Arrested Outside Her Capitol Hill Office After Pelosi Refuses to Listen to Demands for a Ceasefire. globalresearch.ca
(2024-03-08). MENA Sports Wrap: Saudi Arabia enters the snooker world. newarab.com 
Saudi Arabia hosts first major snooker tournament | In an almost fairy tale end to Saudi Arabia's first major snooker tournament, The English player thrashed Belgian competitor Luca Brecel 5-2 in the final, having already seen off Judd Trump in the semi-finals, to pick up a £250,000 prize. | However, he failed to pot the 'gol…
(2024-03-08). How Medicare Advantage Care Denials Affect Patients. popularresistance.org In 2023, insurance behemoth UnitedHealth spent $8 billion buying back its stock to juice its stock price—and its executive compensation, which is tied to the company's stock price. It spent 39% more on stock buybacks in 2023 than in 2022. In 2023, it also spent $6.7 billion on dividend payments—a 10% jump from the prior year. | The company's CEO, Sir Andrew Witty, pulled in nearly $21 million in 2022—a 13% hike from 2021. (His compensation for 2023 hasn't been disclosed yet.) Also in 2023, UnitedHealth spent $10.76 million lobbying Congress.
(2024-03-08). Report on Pax Christi Back to Booker's — March 7. fightbackbetter.com @paxchristinj showed up to check @corybooker @senbooker on his stance with Palestine."We want a ceasefire! We want an end to the apartheid. We want justice for all. We want aid for Gaza for all of the starving children. Billions of dollars of our tax money is going to kill children in Gaza. We want Cory Booker to live up to his image of being a human rights champion, of being a human rights defender. We want him to call this what it is: an ethnic cleansing. A genocide!" | @corybooker @senbooker have you addressed your constituents yet? | @paxchristinj is "a region of Pax Christi USA, [and] we promote Christian no…
(2024-03-08). Friday 3/8: Castro Valley: District 14 Rally for a Permanent & Immediate Ceasefire in Palestine. indybay.org Rep. Eric Swalwell's District Office | 20990 Redwood Rd | Castro Valley, CA…
(2024-03-08). Presidential Imbizo addresses Enkangala challenges. sanews.gov.za Presidential Imbizo addresses Enkangala challenges | President Cyril Ramaphosa has assured that although the lives of South Africans have become better over the past 30 years of democracy, government will continue to work to make further improvements. | The President was speaking during the District Development Model Presidential Imbizo held at the Enkangala District Municipality on Thursday. | The Imbizo is an opportunity for the President and other leaders in government to assess progress made and to be briefed on challenges associated with the improvement of service delivery since the President visited the pro…
(2024-03-08). UK allocates £1M for Muslim war memorial. newarab.com 
UK Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced on Wednesday that £1 million will be given towards a memorial for the Muslims who died during World War I and II "in the service of freedom and democracy". | Hunt made the announcement as part of his Spring Budget speech, vowing that past sacrifices, no matter their faith, colour, or class, would not be forgotten. | Last month, MP Sajid Javid inquired about the government's support for a proposal to establish a memorial at the National Memorial Arboretum. The memorial would honour the estimated 750,000 Muslims who fought for the British armed forces. | "As we mourn the…
(2024-03-08). China's 'Two Sessions' and People's Democracy. uwidata.com By Oràßun Gà∂ktàºrk, Beijing, China For the average person living in the West, Chinese politics seems complicated because Chinese democracy is judged according to Western stereotypes. But China's top legislative organs, the National People's Congress (NPC) and the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), hold their annual meetings in Beijing after the Chinese New Year, …
(2024-03-08). Wagenknecht in favour of cooperation with Christian Democrats and far-right Alternative for Germany. wsws.org Wagenknecht's willingness to form a coalition with the CDU debunks all her claims to represent an alternative to the establishment parties. In fact, Wagenknecht herself is building a right-wing, nationalist party that does not differ from the other capitalist parties in its central orientation.
(2024-03-08). Democrats spearhead military-police crackdown in New York City. wsws.org On the pretext of responding to a (largely concocted) wave of violent crime, New York Governor Kathy Hochul has ordered National Guard troops to take a police role on the New York City subways.
(2024-03-08). Selected Articles: CIA Spills the Beans About Deep Involvement in Ukraine: Part of Ploy to Undercut Republican Congressional Opposition to War. globalresearch.ca 
By The Times's article has all the hallmarks of…
(2024-03-08). Florida Budgets $558,000 to Surveil Immigrants When They Go to the Doctor. truthout.org Florida is budgeting nearly $558,000 to surveil patients who are still navigating the immigration system when they visit the doctor. Republican lawmakers and Gov. Ron DeSantis are allocating the funding to enforce a harsh new anti-immigrant law that is spreading fear and confusion and pushing people to forgo medical treatment — including an alarming number of pregnant women. |
(2024-03-09). World Report] $1 billion gift makes tuition free at US medical school. thelancet.com The donation, by former professor Ruth Gottesman, to Albert Einstein College of Medicine in the Bronx spotlights US medical school debt. Bryant Furlow reports.
(2024-03-08). Ambitious Ivankovic aims for World Cup finals. ecns.cn Newly appointed head coach for Team China Branko Ivankovic is aiming at steering Team China to the soccer World Cup finals, and the 70-year-old Croatian hopes the squad can regain confidence to fulfill the goal.
(2024-03-08). More air routes using homegrown aircraft C919. ecns.cn The third regular flight route conducted by China's first self-developed narrow-body aircraft C919 was launched on Friday between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport and Xi'an Xianyang International Airport in Shaanxi province.