(2024-02-24). Deconstructing H.R. 3202: Israel's Persistent Role In Sanctioning Syria. popularresistance.org On February 13, the U.S. House of Representatives deliberated on Resolution 3202, the "Assad Regime Anti-Normalization Act of 2023." The following day, the House passed the bill with a 389 to 32 bipartisan majority. Now, the bill moves on to the Senate, where it will most likely pass with similar bipartisan support and a ringing endorsement from President Biden once it reaches his desk. | The bill was pushed with a veneer of Syrian support represented by the advocacy of the Syrian Emergency Task Force (SETF) and the Syrian American Council (SAC) — Syrian opposition groups in the U.S. While its aims seem, at…
(2024-02-24). Biden & Pelosi Protested in San Francisco's Pacific Heights for Supporting Gaza Genocide. indybay.org Hundreds rallies in San Francisco's Pacific Heights to protest Biden and Nancy Pelosi for their support for Israel's genocide in Gaza. Biden was in town to get contribution from the billionaires. There are over 80 in Pacific Heights and the Bay Area.
(2024-02-24). Friday Night Video Splurge — Ukraine on the Ropes. sonar21.com 
U.S. policy in Ukraine is in tatters and the Biden Administration is flailing about like a drowning man. I have several videos that should be viewed if you're in the mood to binge that tell the story in an entertaining fashion. And it is not just me talking. You'll hear from John Mearsheimer, Andrei Martyanov and Ray McGovern. I also want to introduce you to a Mr. Orfalea. More about his later. | First up, Andrei Martyanov and I were interviewed Wednesday by Dmitri Simes Jr. on his channel, New Rules. We focused on the military situation in Ukraine and, if I do say so my self, did a damn fine job!! | A g…
(2024-02-24). Bassem Youssef tells Arab-Americans: Abandon Biden over Gaza. newarab.com 
"The Democrats are blackmailing us. It's like if you don't vote for Biden, Trump will come. So what has Biden done for us? I coined a new name for Biden: Joe Geriatric Genocide Biden. The guy is not even good enough to be a genocide guy. He…
(2024-02-24). Protesters rally in San Francisco during Biden's visit. presstv.ir Protesters gathered around to demand ceasefire during President Joe Biden's visit in San Francisco.
(2024-02-24). Why does Donald Trump have so many followers? Part II. plenglish.com We have analyzed the psychological traits of more than three million US citizens, and matched them with other factors such as demographics and economic situation. The analysis incorporates 18 distinct measures including birthweight, obesity, health, income and education, as well as the presence of traditional industries in their regions. The outcome showed a unique cocktail of factors contributed to Trump's support. | From a psychological perspective, people living in regions that voted for Trump in both elections have higher levels of neuroticism, a personality trait characterized by negative emotions such as an…
(2024-02-24). Political Turmoil Continues in Pakistan Despite Power Sharing Deal Among Establishment Parties. orinocotribune.com The Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) and Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) have agreed to form the new government. However, several parties, including Imran Khan's PTI, have refused to accept the results and have alleged widespread rigging. | Pakistan's establishment parties, the Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) and Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), along with several other parties, have reached a deal to form a new government. However, uncertainty remains over the final numbers in the National Assembly and many parties continue to insist that the elections on February 8 were rigged. | Former Prime Minister Imr…
(2024-02-24). FM: Iran, Pakistan need to implement recent security agreements. presstv.ir The Iranian foreign minister says Iran and Pakistan should implement agreements to broaden security and anti-terror cooperation.
(2024-02-24). UP Muslims may vote for the BJP in 2024 Lok Sabha elections, says a survey. muslimmirror.com By Syed Ali Mujtaba An electoral survey Mapping Muslim voting behavior for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, says Muslim voting behavior is gravitating toward the BJP, and the vote share of the saffron party vis-à -vis Muslims may go up. This survey was carried out by Feyaad Allie a post-doctoral fellow in the Government Department at …
(2024-02-24). Frente Amplio to disclose government's failures in electoral campaign. plenglish.com Montevideo, Feb 24 (Prensa Latina) The Frente Amplio is preparing a document that lists what it considers failures of the current government, which will serve as a battle guide in the electoral campaign for next October's elections.
(2024-02-24). X platform disrupted in Pakistan for week after election. newarab.com 
Nationwide disruption to social media platform X passed the one-week mark in The platform, formerly known as Twitter, was downed last Saturday after a
(2024-02-24). The Heat: U.S. Presidential Election. america.cgtn.com 
In the race for the White House, the Republican Party is set to hold another primary on Saturday in South Carolina. The question is not so much whether Donald Trump will win, but will Nikki Haley stay in the contest. | Joining the discussion: | Bill Crane is a political analyst a…
(2024-02-24). UP Muslims may vote for the BJP in 2024 Lok Sabha elections, says a survey. muslimmirror.com By Syed Ali Mujtaba An electoral survey Mapping Muslim voting behavior for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, says Muslim voting behavior is gravitating toward the BJP, and the vote share of the saffron party vis-à -vis Muslims may go up. This survey was carried out by Feyaad Allie a post-doctoral fellow in the Government Department at …
(2024-02-24). Donald Trump says he supports IVF after Alabama ruling puts pressure on Republicans. scmp.com Fallout over the issue has deepened divisions among Republican over abortion and other reproductive services ahead of the coming US presidential election.
(2024-02-24). Belarus' 2024 elections: Turnout at 33.61% after four days of early voting. eng.belta.by A total of 35.04% of ballots were cast in Brest Oblast, with 33.05% in Vitebsk Oblast. Turnout made up 42.83% in Gomel Oblast, 30.69% in Grodno Oblast, 32.16% in Minsk Oblast, 37.27% in Mogilev Oblast, and 26.04% in Minsk.
(2024-02-24). Belarus' CEC to sum up election results on 1 March. eng.belta.by "The Central Election Commission plans to convene on 1 March to sum up the results," said Igor Karpenko.
(2024-02-24). CEC chief: Belarus' elections are on the home stretch. eng.belta.by "We are on the home stretch. Early voting is underway. During the four days of early voting, slightly more than 33% of voters have already cast their ballot. In general, everything is proceeding normally," said Igor Karpenko.
(2024-02-24). The Julian Assange 'death plots'. greenleft.org.au 
(2024-02-24). Friday 2/23: Pelosi Full Moon Ceremony. indybay.org Nancy Pelosi's House, 2640 Broadway, SF (nr. Divisadero)…
(2024-02-24). Saturday 2/24: Donald Trump v The Declaration of Independence, the walking tour. indybay.org meet in the lobby of the American Youth Hostel | 312 Mason Street | San Francisco…
(2024-02-24). Trump y Haley, balanza de un solo lado en Carolina del Sur. radiohc.cu Washington, 24 feb (RHC) Donald Trump y Nikki Haley se medirán hoy en las primarias republicanas de Carolina del Sur con un pronóstico que le da al expresidente de Estados Unidos una ventaja 2-1.
(2024-02-23). Trump Is a Clear and Present Danger to National Security. progressive.org Trump's speculation in Nevada about a terrorist attack is the latest example of the threat he poses to national security.
(2024-02-23). The Donald Trump Sneakers. progressive.org Perfect for patriotic and very gullible MAGA supporters who want to own a piece of history. Wear these Trump-branded sneakers to your next insurrection!
(2024-02-24). By deliberately derailing the Gaza vote, Starmer shames democracy and betrays humanity. mronline.org 
Wednesday was a day of shame for the House of Commons. Few powers around the world are more important in supporting Israel's genocidal attack on the Palestinians of Gaza than Britain.
(2024-02-24). Day Two: US Reinforces Grand Assange Deception. popularresistance.org On the second and final day of Julian Assange's High Court hearing, barristers for the United States wove a delusory tale in which journalism is espionage, First Amendment rights are stripped from foreigners on U.S. soil and a government hunting a dissident journalist who revealed its secret crimes is lauded as a beacon of democracy. | However, outside the courthouse on a street called The Strand; and with human rights and press freedom organizations, presidents, prime ministers, and parliaments and with millions of ordinary citizens around the world, this false construct the United States seeks to impose on the…
(2024-02-24). Five years after protests began, Algeria still clamping down: Amnesty. newarab.com 
Five years after pro-democracy protests began in The The protests continued after his o…
(2024-02-24). Kim Jong Il and the Foundations of DPRK as a Powerful State. orinocotribune.com By Embassy of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) in Venezuela — Feb 15, 2024 | The Democratic People's Republic of Korea is recognized today as a military power. It is progressing to become an economic power with cutting-edge technologies such as astronautics, Computerized Numerical Control (CNC), computing, etc. | The foundations for a powerful state would have been impossible without the selfless efforts of Kim Jong Il (1942-2011), the eternal leader of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, who with his extraordinary insight paved the way for DPRK to prosper on its own strength. | About…
(2024-02-24). 2 years of the US-NATO war against Russia in Ukraine. wsws.org The imperialist governments have not a shred of concern for "democracy" in Ukraine. In reality, they intend to bring Ukraine into their sphere of influence as part of their drive to carve up the Russian Federation, seize its natural resources, and thereby prepare for military conflict with China.
(2024-02-24). Western media anoint Navalny's widow leader of Russian "democratic" opposition. wsws.org The adulation of Navalnaya has nothing to do with her significance as a political individual, much less her democratic credentials, of which, like her deceased spouse, she has none.
(2024-02-24). Two years of the US-NATO war against Russia in Ukraine. wsws.org The imperialist governments have not a shred of concern for "democracy" in Ukraine. In reality, they intend to bring Ukraine into their sphere of influence as part of their drive to carve up the Russian Federation, seize its natural resources, and thereby prepare for military conflict with China.
(2024-02-24). Kim Jong Il and the Foundations of DPRK as a Powerful State. orinocotribune.com By Embassy of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) in Caracas — Feb 15, 2024 | The Democratic People's Republic of Korea is recognized today as a military power. It is progressing to become an economic power with cutting-edge technologies such as astronautics, Computerized Numerical Control (CNC), computing, etc. | The foundations for a powerful state would have been impossible without the selfless efforts of Kim Jong Il (1942-2011), the eternal leader of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, who with his extraordinary insight paved the way for DPRK to prosper on its own strength. | About 20…
(2024-02-24). Friday 3/15: Leidesdorff Research Center – Black Miners Bar – Groundbreaking Celebration and Work Day. indybay.org Black Miners Bar – Lake Natoma | Folsom, California…
(2024-02-24). Kentucky legislature seeks to limit access to SNAP food stamp benefits. wsws.org Republican Representative Wade Williams, the bill's sponsor, states that the driving force behind the bill is to "get workers off the sideline and back into the workforce."
(2024-02-24). U.S. man's videos foster understanding. ecns.cn Donning a worn-out military coat and peddling a dilapidated bicycle, Ryan Norman seeks to recapture the quintessential elements of traditional rural lifestyles in North China through videos documenting his experiences.
(2024-02-24). Stop First Amendment rights violations in Pennsylvania prison! workers.org 
Bryant Arroyo has been held in Administrative Custody (AC) in the Restricted Housing Unit at State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Coal Township in Pennsylvania since Jan. 29. His only "crime" was insisting on the rights supposedly guaranteed by the First and 14th Amendments to the U.S. Constitution. Under Pennsylvania Department . . . |
(2024-02-24). Spectacular scenery of terraced fields at twilight in Yunnan. ecns.cn Spectacular aerial view of terraced fields at twilight in Yuanyang County of Honghe Hani and Yi Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Feb. 19, 2024.