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(2024-02-06). Beware U.S. imperialism's war on Iran. workers.org 
Will the escalation in bombing by the U.S. and British air forces against people in Syria, Iraq and Yemen lead to a regional war with Iran? Despite declarations from President Joe Biden, Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin that they seek no war with Iran, . . . |
(2024-02-06). Joe Biden confuses Macron with dead French president Mitterrand. geo.tv 
Latest mix-up comes weeks after Donald Trump confused Nikki Haley with Nancy Pelosi…
(2024-02-06). LIVE: Mutiny Growing Within US Sociopolitical Machine + Biden Wins Rigged Primary. rumble.com
(2024-02-06). Biden threatens veto of US House's 'political ploy' Israel bill. newarab.com 
US President "The Administration strongly encourages bo…
(2024-02-06). Honor The Palestinian Trade Union Picket Line. popularresistance.org On October 16, 2023, Palestinian trade unions issued an urgent call to End all Complicity and Stop Arming Israel. At the CAP Conference on January 24, 2024, the UAW International Executive Board — without membership engagement or approval — crossed that picket line by endorsing Joe Biden, whose administration arms, funds, and facilitates the relentless Israeli genocide and ethnic cleansing of the Palestinian people in Gaza and throughout historic Palestine that has already killed more than 30,000 people, including thousands of children, in just over 114 days.
(2024-02-06). Wednesday 2/7: President Biden: Close Guantanamo Now! indybay.org UN Plaza | San Francisco Civic Center…
(2024-02-06). Biden demands "immediate" passage of $118 billion World War III/anti-immigrant package. wsws.org Biden demanded that Congress "immediately" pass the bill so he can "shut down the border."
(2024-02-06). Australian Labor government backs US bombings and wider war in Middle East. wsws.org Echoing the Biden White House, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese declared his government's full support for Washington's strikes on alleged Iranian-linked sites in Syria and Iraq.
(2024-02-05). United States: Biden aids genocide, resistance grows. greenleft.org.au 
United States President Joe Biden is loosing support from progressive Jews and Arab Americans, while Black church leaders have issued a public call for a ceasefire, reports Barry Sheppard.
(2024-02-05). United States: Biden aids genocide, resistance grows. greenleft.org.au United States President Joe Biden is losing support from progressive Jews and Arab Americans, while Black church leaders have issued a public call for a ceasefire, reports Barry Sheppard.
(2024-02-05). Locals Say Eagle Pass Is Being Invaded by Christian Nationalists — Not Migrants. truthout.org Eagle Pass, Texas—Residents of the border town at the center of an ongoing feud between Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and the Biden administration made it clear over the weekend that the only people they see as "invaders" in their community are the 14 Republican governors and a convoy of Christian nationalists calling themselves "God's Army." "There has been an invasion, but I'm not talking about the… |
(2024-02-05). Kristi Noem Warns of "War" If Biden Federalizes National Guard in TX Dispute. truthout.org South Dakota Republican Gov. Kristi Noem, a potential far right running mate for Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential election, suggested on Sunday that there could be a violent altercation between GOP-run states and the Biden administration if President Joe Biden federalizes control of states' National Guard units in order to address a disagreement about razor wire barriers at the U.S. |
(2024-02-05). For God's Sake Joe, What the Hell Are You Doing? popularresistance.org It's 3am and I can't sleep again. All of us concerned about Gaza and the West Bank are spending sleepless nights and busy days trying desperately to pressure the Biden administration to stop its complicity the relentless Israeli genocide in Gaza, to stop providing weapons and money to Israel and to demand an end to the carnage. Ceasefire Now! | We awakened to the news that the US has attacked Syria, Iraq and Yemen in retaliation for militants firing missiles into US troop areas in Syria and Jordan and Houthis stopping Red Sea cargo ships. Why have there been attacks on U.S. troops and interests?
(2024-02-05). Senate Unveils $118 Billion Bill With Money for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan, and New Yemen War. news.antiwar.com The Senate Appropriations Committee on Sunday unveiled a massive $118 billion spending bill that includes military aid for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, as well as spending for President Biden's new war with Yemen's Houthis. The bill is the result of months of negotiations between Senate Democrats and Republicans on border policies and includes $20 billion …
(2024-02-05). Democracy Now! 2024-02-05 Monday. democracynow.org Headlines for February 05, 2024; U.S. & Israel vs. Axis of Resistance: Biden Strikes New Targets in Middle East as Gaza War Continues; "Incandescent" with Rage: Matt Duss on Voter Anger over Biden Support for Netanyahu & Gaza Assault; After Losing Nearly 100 Relatives in Gaza, Palestinian American Doctor Refuses to Meet with Blinken; Israel's Use of Starvation as a Weapon of War Brings Gaza to the Brink of Famine | Headlines for February 05, 2024; U.S. & Israel vs. Axis of Resistance: Biden Strikes New Targets in Middle East as Gaza War Continues; "Incandescent" with Rage: Matt Duss on…
(2024-02-05). To avoid a wider war, ceasefire in Gaza now! pressenza.com US President Joe Biden spoke to reporters Tuesday before boarding a presidential helicopter and said, "I don't think we need a wider war in the Middle East. That's not what I'm looking for. But a wider war is precisely what Biden is exacerbating by wholeheartedly backing Israel's brutal offensive against Gaza and the 2.3 million Palestinians trapped there. Calls for an immediate ceasefire are increasing, and although Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has promised that the war will be protracted, the US, as Israel's main arms supplier, could stop the bombing with a simple phone call. If not, the wider war…
(2024-02-05). Trudeau and Biden Advisors Pushed COVID-19 Vaccines and Vaccine Mandates While Their Loved Ones "Died Suddenly" globalresearch.ca
(2024-02-05). Activists establish protest camp outside Antony Blinken's home as demonstrations escalate against the Biden administration. mondoweiss.net 
Activists are camped outside Antony Blinken's home to bring the call for a Gaza ceasefire directly to the Secretary of State's doorstep. The protest is part of an escalating wave of protest directed squarely at the Biden administration.
(2024-02-05). 'Operation Al-Aqsa Flood' Day 122: Endless killings and despair in Gaza. mondoweiss.net 
Biden urges Congress to "swiftly pass" a $118bn bipartisan deal that includes $14.1bn in military aid to Israel after the ICJ ordered Israel to halt its ongoing attacks on civilians in Gaza.
(2024-02-05). U.S. ramps up war crimes after ICJ rules against Israel. mronline.org 
The Biden administration colluded with Israel to slander the United Nations Relief Works Agency for Palestine in anticipation of the ICJ ruling against Israel on the charge of genocide. Washington is attempting to cover up genocide by committing the war crime of collective punishment against the people of Gaza.
(2024-02-05). Ukraine moves to supersede national labor federation. peoplesworld.org 
KIEV, Ukraine—Even as U.S. President Joe Biden declares Ukraine is a frontline democracy amidst its war with Russian invaders, Ukrainian unions would sharply differ with him. Because if an independent non-government-controlled labor movement is a characteristic of a democracy, then Ukraine—whose current labor laws mimic weak U.S. labor law in many ways—is headed in the …
(2024-02-05). Republican governors join Abbott and fascist militias in Texas to denounce Biden and immigrant "invasion" wsws.org Coinciding with the far-right "Take our Borders Back" convoy, Republican governors descended on Eagle Pass, Texas Sunday to back Gov. Abbott's anti-immigrant campaign and his usurpation of federal authority over the border.
(2024-02-06). Piden a EE.UU. poner fin a las sanciones contra Venezuela. telesurtv.net "Se puede construir una relación entre Estados Unidos y Venezuela donde no tenga cabida este tipo de agresiones", señalan.
(2024-02-05). Any Way You Look at It, You Lose. counterpunch.org 
Here it is, February 2024 and it's as if the US' two major parties had already held their nominating conventions. Biden vs. Trump. Two corpses of the US political system as the vaunted democracy's choices. Reactionary neoliberalism or reactionary fascism. The key word in both phrases is reactionary. At this point in history, I don't
(2024-02-06). "I'll ALWAYS LOVE YOU": Trump Spam Gets More Bizarre as Legal Bills Pile Up. truthout.org Former President Donald Trump's mounting legal bills reportedly threaten to overwhelm his 2024 campaign, but his campaign's massive list of email addresses and opaque network of fundraising committees provide a not-so-secret weapon: millions of dollars in small donations from Trump fans across the country. "I'll ALWAYS LOVE YOU. Has Biden ever told you that? NOPE! NEVER!" That's a quote from a… |
(2024-02-06). Honor The Palestinian Trade Union Picket Line. popularresistance.org Endorsing Joe Biden's re-election is in direct violation of the UAW's December 1 call for ceasefire in Gaza and UAW President Shawn Fain's claims to uphold justice in and beyond the workplace.
(2024-02-05). Locals Say Eagle Pass Is Being Invaded by Christian Nationalists — Not Migrants. truthout.org Eagle Pass, Texas—Residents of the border town at the center of an ongoing feud between Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and the Biden administration made it clear over the weekend that the only people they see as "invaders" in their community are 14 Republican governors and a convoy of Christian nationalists calling themselves "God's Army." "There has been an invasion, but I'm not talking about the… |
(2024-02-05). Biden Executive Order on West Bank violence more likely to be used against Palestinians than Israeli settlers. mondoweiss.net 
Joe Biden's Executive Order targeting those "undermining peace, security, and stability in the West Bank" is too narrow to address Israeli settler violence, yet so broadly written it will likely be used disproportionately against Palestinians.
(2024-02-05). Biden courts Nevada after crushing South Carolina win. newarab.com 
US President The 81-year-old Democrat will speak at two campaign events in the gambling city of Las Vegas, where he is odds-on favorite in Tuesday's vote to continue his march towards the party's nomination. | Nevada is a battleground state…
(2024-02-05). Far-right Israeli minister's criticism of Biden sparks anger. newarab.com 
(2024-02-05). "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.
(2024-02-05). US failed miserably as Iran not afraid of it: Senator Graham. muslimmirror.com Tehran : Hawkish US Republican Senator Lindsey Graham criticized the administration of President Joe Biden on Sunday night that its policies toward Iran has not been effective as the Islamic Republic is not afraid of America. During an interview with Fox News, Graham rebuked the US government for its overall policies in West Asia. "If …
(2024-02-05). UAW president pledges to send workers "to war" for Biden. wsws.org Biden is relying on the UAW and other union bureaucracies to chain the working class to the war chariot of US imperialism, as Washington seeks to exert global domination through military force.
(2024-02-05). DSA endorses pro-Zionist Los Angeles Councilmember Nithya Raman. wsws.org Los Angeles Councilwoman Nithya Raman is an open supporter of Zionism and the genocidal policies of the Biden administration.
(2024-02-06). Biden administration considers recognizing Palestinian state. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- President Joe Biden addressed Hamas's reaction to the proposed agreement brokered by Qatar for a prisoner exchange and ceasefire, stating that negotiations are ongoing. He refrained from elaborating on the details of Hamas's response at this time. According to NBC, a senior US administration official added that the Biden administration is exploring options to recognize a Palestinian state following the Gaza conflict. Meanwhile, Hamas released a press statement confirming its response to the framework agreement, expressing a positive outlook and aiming for a comprehensive ceasefire, relief for Palestinia…
(2024-02-06). The Last Superpower? tomdispatch.com I was born on July 20, 1944, almost two years after Joe Biden arrived on this planet and almost a year before You Know Who, like me, landed in New York City. The United States was then nearing the end of the second global war of that century and things were about to look up. My dad had been the operations officer for the 1st Air Commandos fighting the Japanese in Burma and, by that July, the tide had distinctly turned. The era that Joe Biden, Donald Trump, and I would enter feet first and naked would quickly become an upbeat one for so many Americans — or at least so many white Americans in the midst of a w…
(2024-02-05). US Admits It Hasn't Verified Israel's UNRWA Claims, Media Ignores It. popularresistance.org In the latest demonstration of the boundless cruelty of U.S. President Joe Biden and his despicable administration, they have turned the backbone of what little aid Palestinians in Gaza receive into a political football, to be toyed with and batted around while jeopardizing that support for people who are already near the edge of what any human, however brave, can possibly endure. | It's the latest in what feels like an eternal cycle of the United States and Israel beating up on the UN Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) for political gain. There have been many hearings on Capitol Hill over the years bashing UNRWA an…
(2024-02-05). Headlines for February 5, 2024. democracynow.org U.S. Military Bombs Syria and Iraq Following Drone Attack Against U.S. Base in Jordan, Gaza Death Toll Tops 27,300; Palestinian Doctor Describes Torture During Israeli Imprisonment, Brown Univ. Students on Hunger Strike to Demand Divestment from Arms Makers Supplying Israel, Senate Border Package Threatens Immigrant Rights; Sanders Amendment Would Cut $10B in Israeli Aid, Biden Easily Clinches South Carolina Primary, Chile's Worst-Ever Wildfires Kill 112; Hundreds Still Missing as Blazes Approach Coastal Cities, Atmospheric River in California Brings Major Flooding, Winds, Landslides, Dutch Police Arrest 1,…
(2024-02-05). "Incandescent" with Rage: Matt Duss on Voter Anger over Biden Support for Netanyahu & Gaza Assault. democracynow.org 
As the White House steps up its shelling of targets in the Middle East amid regional unrest over Israel's monthslong assault on Gaza, we discuss the possibility of wider war with Matt Duss, a former foreign policy adviser to Senator Bernie Sanders, now with the Center for International Policy. "The Biden administration's strategy here is failing," says Duss. Voter outrage over its unwavering pro-Israel stance is "incandescent" and on track to harm the president's reelection campaign as Democratic Party members pull back on get-out-the-vote efforts, while some may refuse t…
(2024-02-05). U.S. & Israel vs. Axis of Resistance: Biden Strikes New Targets in Middle East as Gaza War Continues. democracynow.org 
As the Pentagon launched airstrikes in Syria and Iraq against Iran-backed militants and carried out new attacks on Houthi forces in Yemen over the weekend, we speak with Narges Bajoghli, professor of Middle East studies at Johns Hopkins University. She is an expert on the Axis of Resistance, the informal coalition loosely led by Iran that consists of the Iranian and Syrian governments, the Houthi movement in Yemen, militant groups in Iraq, Hezbollah, Hamas and other militant groups in Gaza and the West Bank. She lays out how, despite their different ideologies, the groups are united in their goal of opposing West…
(2024-02-05). After Losing Nearly 100 Relatives in Gaza, Palestinian American Doctor Refuses to Meet with Blinken. democracynow.org 
We speak with Dr. Tariq Haddad, a Palestinian American leader who refused to meet with Secretary of State Antony Blinken last week in protest of the Biden administration's ongoing support of Israel's bombardment of Gaza. Instead, the doctor wrote a 12-page letter to Blinken admonishing the latter for his role in the deaths of nearly 100 of his family members. "I wanted him to see me and see Palestinians as human beings, not as some part of a political game," says Haddad. He shares stories of some of his lost loved ones and condemns U.S. political and military partnership with Israel. ̶…
(2024-02-06). Over 800 Western officials denounce their governments' pro-Israel policies. mronline.org 
More than 800 civil servants from the U.S., the UK, and the European Union released a statement on Friday criticizing their governments' support of Israel in its war in Gaza, warning that such policies could be contributing to war crimes and violations of international law.
(2024-02-06). New Senate funding bill would send $14 billion to Israel and cut all funding to UNRWA. mondoweiss.net 
A new Senate spending bill supported by the Biden administration would rush $14 billion in military aid to Israel while blocking funding to UNRWA, the United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees.
(2024-02-06). Taiwan's election continues 'status quo'. greenleft.org.au 
Lai Ching-Te (aka William Lai) won Taiwan's Presidential election on January 13, with 40.5% of the vote, and achieving a record third term for the incumbent Democratic Progressive Party, reports Alex Salmon.
(2024-02-06). Will Nato survive Donald Trump's reelection? Germany expresses concerns. geo.tv 
The 77-year-old Donald Trump is running for president once again despite his legal troubles…
(2024-02-06). 25 Years Into The Revolution, Venezuela Resists US Interference. popularresistance.org February 2 marked the 25th anniversary of the inauguration of President Hugo Chavez in Venezuela, which was the beginning of the Bolivarian Revolution. Over the past 25 years, Venezuela has made remarkable gains in reducing poverty, ending illiteracy and building social infrastructure such as housing, health care, education, transportation and more, despite persistent interference by the United States to impose an economic blockade, fund an opposition, attempt coups and assassinations, delegitimize the elections and threaten military attacks. Clearing the FOG speaks with Leo Flores, a Venezuelan activist, about t…
(2024-02-06). Venezuela Launches National Dialogue to Define Presidential Election Day. orinocotribune.com A day of national dialogue was held at the headquarters of the Venezuelan National Assembly (AN) to define an electoral schedule to guarantee that the presidential elections will be carried out in 2024, per what has been established by the Constitution. | This Monday, February 5, the aforementioned meeting was led by National Assembly (AN) President Deputy Jorge Rodríguez, who received many representatives of different political parties and movements, including several presidential candidates. | In his speech at the beginning of the session, Rodríguez recommended the creation of a commission that, in no more than…
(2024-02-06). National Assembly's Consultation Is Successful: Pres. Maduro. telesurenglish.net On Monday, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro highlighted the success of the public consultation called by the National Assembly for the development of the schedule for the 2024 presidential elections. | RELATED: | During his program "Con Maduro +", the Bolivarian leader stated that the national dialogue session started "on the right foot" by having the participation of the majority of presidential pre-candidat…
(2024-02-05). Register to vote at your local municipal offices. sanews.gov.za Register to vote at your local municipal offices | The Electoral Commission is urging those who could not make it to their local voting stations to register or rectify their details to visit its online facility and local municipal offices for assistance. | "The Commission extends its gratitude to thousands of South Africans who have gone online and visited our registration stations to register, re-register or check their details. | "Our online facility and local municipal offices will remain open for registration and verification of details until the date of the elections is proclaimed by the President," said the…
(2024-02-06). US federal appeals court rejects Trump's claim of absolute immunity. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- A federal appeals court has dismissed former President Donald J. Trump's argument of absolute immunity, clearing the way for him to stand trial on charges related to his alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 election results, as
(2024-02-06). Appeals Court Rejects Trump's "Presidential Immunity" Claims. truthout.org A federal appeals court has soundly rejected claims made by former President Donald Trump asserting that his purported "presidential immunity" shields him from any liability relating to violent attack on the United States Capitol on January 6, 2021. The court also ruled he can be charged for trying to usurp the results of the 2020 presidential election. In December, federal Judge Tanya Chutkan… |
(2024-02-06). Two-Thirds of Voters Want Verdict in Trump Trial Before Election Day. truthout.org A new poll shows that nearly two-thirds of United States voters want a verdict to be issued before the 2024 election commences in the trial weighing former President Donald Trump's efforts to overturn the 2020 election. Trump faces four federal indictment charges from Department of Justice (DOJ) Special Counsel Jack Smith, relating to his actions (and inaction) during the January 6, 2021… |
(2024-02-05). President Maduro Announces Cabinet Changes. orinocotribune.com The Venezuelan President, Nicolás Maduro, announced several changes in his Cabinet days before the announcement of the 2024 Presidential Elections schedule. Through his social media accounts, he reported the appointment of Luis Villegas Ramírez as Minister for National Commerce. Dheliz àÅlvarez, who held that position, will become the new Minister for Women and Gender Equality, and Guy Vernaez will become the new Minister for Communes. Alexis Corredor will become the new Minister of the Social Labor Process. | "With the need to continue advancing in the strengthening of the government team, I have decided t…
(2024-02-06). Taiwan's election continues 'status quo'. greenleft.org.au Lai Ching-Te (aka William Lai) won Taiwan's Presidential election on January 13, with 40.5% of the vote, and achieving a record third term for the incumbent Democratic Progressive Party, reports Alex Salmon.
(2024-02-06). The Penalty for Exposing How Our Plutocracy Operates? Five Years Behind Bars. counterpunch.org U.S. federal district court has just sentenced Charles Littlejohn to five years in prison. What exactly did Littlejohn — a contractor for the IRS — do? He committed a public service. He revealed just how astoundingly little America's richest are paying in federal taxes. In 2019, after Donald Trump had reneged on his campaign pledge
(2024-02-05). 2024: A year when Trump (and others) will test the resilience of global democracy. independentaustralia.net 
(2024-02-05). Donald Trump reveals who would be his VP. geo.tv 
There have been speculations about Donald Trump's potential VP after he secures his Republican nomination…
(2024-02-06). Right-Wing Coalition Plans to Further Privatize Medicare Under Trump. truthout.org A right-wing coalition that's been laying the policy groundwork for another Trump presidency has developed a plan to further privatize Medicare by making fraud-riddled Medicare Advantage "the default enrollment option" for newly eligible beneficiaries. The plan, highlighted Monday by Rolling Stone's Andrew Perez, is outlined about halfway through Project 2025's 920-page playbook for the first six… |
(2024-02-05). 2024: A year when Trump (and others) will test the resilience of global democracy. independentaustralia.net
(2024-02-06). Source Who Revealed How Taxes Steal for the Rich Rewarded With Five Years in Prison. scheerpost.com 
By Ari Paul / Fairness and Accuracy In Reporting (FAIR) Because of Charles Littlejohn, we know that former President Donald Trump and a whole bunch of other rich people pay next to nothing in taxes, while the rest of us frantically file tax returns and see our wages sucked away to fund the military, aid …
(2024-02-06). Medicare on the brink: The shocking plot to privatize America's lifeline for seniors unveiled! nationofchange.org The Project 2025 document, spearheaded by the Heritage Foundation, reflects a unified conservative strategy to reshape government policies, including Medicare.
(2024-02-05). Sanders Calls Out US Hypocrisy on Human Rights as Senators Unveil Aid Bill. truthout.org Sen. Bernie Sanders said Sunday that the U.S. must stop fueling the Netanyahu government's assault on the Gaza Strip as senators unveiled legislation that would provide more than $14 billion in aid to Israel, which has waged its monthslong war on the Palestinian territory with massive American-made bombs, artillery shells, and other destructive munitions. "This is not JUST about 27,000… |
(2024-02-05). "We will fight in the streets of Nairobi for our brothers and sisters in Haiti" peoplesdispatch.org Despite the prohibition by Kenya's High Court, President William Ruto has vowed to deploy policemen within this week to Haiti. Communist Party of Kenya leader Booker Omole says Ruto is selling the country's foreign policy to the highest bidder, namely the US…
(2024-02-06). Early conflicts between the UN and the World Bank/IMF tandem. cadtm.org In July 2024, the World Bank and the IMF will be 80 years old. 80 years of financial neo-colonialism and the imposition of austerity policies in the name of debt repayment. 80 years is enough! The Bretton Woods institutions must be abolished and replaced by democratic institutions serving an ecological, feminist and anti-racist bifurcation. To mark these 80 years, we are republishing a series of articles every Wednesday until July, looking in detail at the history and damage caused by these (…) | – | / |
(2024-02-06). SUNFED versus World Bank. cadtm.org In July 2024, the World Bank and the IMF will be 80 years old. 80 years of financial neo-colonialism and the imposition of austerity policies in the name of debt repayment. 80 years is enough! The Bretton Woods institutions must be abolished and replaced by democratic institutions serving an ecological, feminist and anti-racist bifurcation. To mark these 80 years, we are republishing a series of articles every Wednesday until July, looking in detail at the history and damage caused by these (…) | – | / |
(2024-02-06). Senate Progressives Seek to Hold Israel Accountable. counterpunch.org 
Two Bills with Limited Support For those who are dismayed and disturbed by Israel's disproportionate response to the Hamas atrocities on Oct. 7 last year, Oregon's Senator Jeff Merkley and other progressive Senate Democrats are fighting their battle. They have been pushing for Senate action that would tie further US military aid to Israel on
(2024-02-06). Podcast: Busting the myth of Israeli 'democracy'. greenleft.org.au 
Israel claims to be the only democracy in the Middle East. The reality is different. Nachschon Amir, Mai Saif and Meredith Lawrence explain the myth behind Israeli 'democracy' and how it oppresses Palestinians.
(2024-02-06). From Democracy to Dystopia: The World Economic Forum's Stealth Takeover. expose-news.com In a world increasingly shaped by shadowy figures and clandestine gatherings, the World Economic Forum (WEF), spearheaded by Klaus Schwab, emerges as a formidable architect of a future where national borders blur …
(2024-02-06). Media and politicians whip up anti-immigrant frenzy over altercation in New York City with police. wsws.org Media, police authorities and Democratic Party politicians criticized Alvin Bragg, the New York County District Attorney, for supposed leniency in his office's handling of the case of several asylum seekers who allegedly had an altercation with police in New York City.
(2024-02-05). Drone attack kills 5 Syrian Democratic Forces fighters. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Rami Abdel Rahman, the head of the Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, said that five Syrian Democratic Forces fighters have been killed in a drone attack on a U.S. army base in eastern Syria. "Five members from SDF special forces were killed and around 20 wounded by a drone attack after midnight on Al-Omar oil field. the largest US-led coalition base in Syria" Abdel Rahman stated. Abdel Rahman said the attack hit an SDF section inside Al-Omar oil field. the base, in "the first attack by pro-Iran groups against American bases after the US strikes on Syria and Iraq" late last week.
(2024-02-05). Republican legislatures in some states are trying to keep abortion off the ballot. peoplesworld.org 
CHICAGO (AP) — Legislative efforts in Missouri and Mississippi are attempting to prevent voters from having a say over abortion rights, building on anti-abortion strategies seen in other states, including last year in Ohio. Democrats and abortion rights advocates say the efforts are evidence that Republican lawmakers and abortion opponents are trying to undercut democratic processes meant to give voters …
(2024-02-05). Using Solar Commons To Decentralize And Share Solar Energy. popularresistance.org Energy from the sun is sure one of the most pervasive forms of common wealth. So why not capture and share that wealth more widely with everyone? | That's the basic idea behind the Solar Commons, a prototype project that uses revenue streams from solar energy and partnerships to build community wealth. The primary vehicle is a Solar Commons trust agreement among diverse community groups and the owner of a solar power array. | The driving force behind this socio-legal innovation has been Kathryn Milun, a community-engaged scholar, writer and energy democracy advocate.
(2024-02-05). We Ignore the Ongoing Collapse of American Democracy at Our Peril. scheerpost.com 
(2024-02-05). Early conflicts between the UN and the World Bank/IMF tandem. cadtm.org In July 2024, the World Bank and the IMF will be 80 years old. 80 years of financial neo-colonialism and the imposition of austerity policies in the name of debt repayment. 80 years is enough! The Bretton Woods institutions must be abolished and replaced by democratic institutions serving an ecological, feminist and anti-racist bifurcation. To mark these 80 years, we are republishing a series of articles every Wednesday until July, looking in detail at the history and damage caused by these (…) | – | / |
(2024-02-05). SUNFED versus World Bank. cadtm.org In July 2024, the World Bank and the IMF will be 80 years old. 80 years of financial neo-colonialism and the imposition of austerity policies in the name of debt repayment. 80 years is enough! The Bretton Woods institutions must be abolished and replaced by democratic institutions serving an ecological, feminist and anti-racist bifurcation. To mark these 80 years, we are republishing a series of articles every Wednesday until July, looking in detail at the history and damage caused by these (…) | – | / |
(2024-02-05). The WB assists those in power in a witch-hunting context. cadtm.org In July 2024, the World Bank and the IMF will be 80 years old. 80 years of financial neo-colonialism and the imposition of austerity policies in the name of debt repayment. 80 years is enough! The Bretton Woods institutions must be abolished and replaced by democratic institutions serving an ecological, feminist and anti-racist bifurcation. To mark these 80 years, we are republishing a series of articles every Wednesday until July, looking in detail at the history and damage caused by these (…) | – | / |
(2024-02-05). Sinn Féin leader Michelle O'Neill is the First Minister of the North of Ireland. peoplesdispatch.org The power sharing agreement between Democratic Unionist Party and Sinn Féin has put an Irish nationalist at the helm of the North of Ireland for the first time ever…
(2024-02-05). Coalition for Women in Journalism and Women Press Freedom demanding police drop charges against Brandi Morin. pressenza.com "It is not healthy for Canadian democracy to have law enforcement agencies get in the way of journalistic work. Their job is to allow journalists access and get out of the way of independent newsgathering, a process necessary for a democracy, " says Coalition for Women in Journalism (CFWIJ) and Women Press Freedom (WPF) founding director Kiran Nazish about the arrest and charges. | Canadian courts, including the Supreme Court of Newfoundland and Labrador and the B.C. SupremeCourt,have affirmed journalists' rights to witness and report on police actions, including arrests. Even the RCMP's civilian oversight body f…
(2024-02-05). Sri Lankan health unions end two-day strike, claiming "positive response" by government. wsws.org Last week's national walkout is a part of a rising wave of strikes and protests over Colombo's International Monetary Fund-dictated attacks on jobs, wages, working conditions and democratic rights.
(2024-02-05). With end of 11-day Newton, Mass. teachers strike, union faces $1 million in fines. wsws.org Newton teachers came under growing attack from the courts, the state government and the media to end their strike. Massachusetts' Democratic governor asked the courts to appoint an arbitrator to force teachers back to the classroom.
(2024-02-05). Israel's Use of Starvation as a Weapon of War Brings Gaza to the Brink of Famine. democracynow.org 
Israel is accused of using starvation as a weapon of war in Gaza, as Israeli forces continue to severely restrict the delivery of humanitarian aid, food and medical supplies to millions inside the besieged territory. "It is not possible to create a famine by accident," says Alex de Waal, an expert on the subject who serves as the executive director of the World Peace Foundation at Tufts University. Despite months of international warnings calling on Israel to open up aid channels, de Waal says famine in Gaza is "inevitable" as those warnings have been ignored and Israel's war on Gaza…
(2024-02-06). 24th Annual, CA Rosa Parks Day – celebrating her birth and lifelong legacy of service. indybay.org Auntie Rosie, born as World World I just getting started, in Tuskegee, Alabama. Her profound life legacy continues to help shape the world. | As Patron Saint of the Women's Political Council of Montgomery, Alabama their long planned boycott changed global intermodal transportation systems, we call Transit Equity today.
(2024-02-06). Why the US Is Reimposing Sanctions on Venezuela. counterpunch.org 
The State Department accused the Venezuelan government of actions that are "inconsistent" with the Barbados agreement, negotiated last October. This accord arranged a prisoner exchange with the US and the issuance of licenses allowing Venezuela to sell some of its own oil and gold. The agreement promised temporary and partial sanctions relief for Venezuela, although major coercive economic provisions were still left in place.
(2024-02-05). Articles] Development of an anxiety disorder following an emergency department visit due to cannabis use: a population-based cohort study. thelancet.com ED visits for cannabis use were associated with an increased risk of having an incident healthcare visit for an anxiety disorder, particularly in young males. These findings have important clinical and policy implications given the increasing use of cannabis over time and trend towards legalization of cannabis.
(2024-02-05). 24th Annual, CA Rosa Parks Day – celebrating her birth and lifelong legacy of service. indybay.org Auntie Rosie, born as World World I just getting started, in Tuskegee, Alabama. Her profound life legacy continues to help shape the world. | As Patron Saint of the Women's Political Council of Montgomery, Alabama their long planned boycott changed global intermodal transportation systems, we call Transit Equity today.
(2024-02-06). Georgia Republicans Target Transgender People in "Women's Bill of Rights" truthout.org Georgia conservatives have introduced a bill that would end the legal recognition of transgender people in the state. HB 1128, titled "Georgia Women's Bill of Rights," would deprive transgender individuals of their legal rights and protections while mandating that they utilize facilities like bathrooms, locker rooms, domestic violence shelters, rape crisis centers, and sports teams based on their… |
(2024-02-06). Abbot's border standoff fueled by a climate crisis he helped to create. mronline.org 
Record levels of forced migration are tied to an environmental collapse that Republicans worsened on behalf of the fossil fuel industry.
(2024-02-05). Michael Connett Interview — Leading The Charge In The Fight Against Water Fluoridation. thelastamericanvagabond.com On February 3rd, 2024, TLAV lead investigator Derrick Broze interviewed Michael Connett, lead attorney for the Fluoride Action Network in the #FluorideLawsuit. Derrick asks Michael about the facts behind the lawsuit, the science which drove him to pursue the suit against the EPA, and what comes next in the fight against water fluoridation. Source
(2024-02-05). Alec Baldwin's magic bullet: The rush to 'Rust'. peoplesworld.org 
One of the more hilarious moments of the Warren Commission's most likely coverup of the Kennedy Assassination occurred when Commission member and Pennsylvania Senator Arlen Specter presented what became known as the Magic Bullet Theory. Specter claimed, and the Commission agreed, that the same bullet had caused a total of seven wounds to both President …
(2024-02-06). Ancient city site unearthed in Henan. ecns.cn Photo released on Feb. 5, 2024 shows the excavation site of the eastern section of an ancient city wall of the "Gan" from the Warring States Period (475-221B.C.) to the Han Dynasty (206B.C.- 220A.D.) in Puyang, Central China's Henan Province.
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