(2024-03-02). A Progressive Democrat's Dilemma. dissidentvoice.org National elections are a dilemma for progressive democrats. This election is more disturbing. Joe Biden's support for Israel in its genocide of the Palestinian people has enraged progressives more than they are usually enraged. Awareness that a Joe Biden loss means a Donald Trump chooses between having the blood freeze or having the blood boil. …
(2024-03-02). Biden says US military to airdrop food, supplies into Gaza. newarab.com 
(2024-03-02). At Biden's behest, Canada's Labour Minister convenes meeting with US ambassador and top union leaders. wsws.org The February gathering should be taken as a warning by workers across North America that the unions are colluding with the highest levels of the state to suppress the class struggle and support the transition to a "war economy."
(2024-03-02). Biden calls on Trump to "join me" in waging war on immigrants. wsws.org Less than two months ago, Biden launched his reelection campaign with the claim that democracy could be defended only by electing him and defeating the coup leader Trump. Now he is publicly appealing to the fascistic Republican front runner to join him in destroying the rights of immigrants.
(2024-03-02). Biden EPA Exempts Gas-Fired Power Plants From New Regulations. truthout.org The youth-led Sunrise Movement on Friday panned the Biden administration's decision to delay a regulatory crackdown on existing gas-fired power plants by exempting the major polluters from a forthcoming rule aimed at curbing planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions. E&E News, which first reported the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) move, noted that the delay "could push a major part of the… |
(2024-03-02). YOU LOVE TO SEE IT: States Depoliticize Utility Bills. levernews.com Good things are happening! States are fighting back against utility companies using customer money to exert political influence, Oregon stalls the corporate takeover of health care providers, regulators are investigating private citizens using corporate jets for personal use, and the Biden administration will discharge more borrowers from debilitating student debt.Curbing Utilities' (Lobbying) Power: More than half a dozen states have
(2024-03-02). Michigan 'uncommitted' vote sends message to 'Genocide Joe'. workers.org 
Over 101,000 Michigan voters, casting a ballot in the Democratic Party primary election Feb. 27, sent a clear message to President Joe Biden. Mobilized in just a matter of weeks, they filled in the circle for "uncommitted" to protest "Genocide Joe's" financial, military and political support for Israeli apartheid. Michigan . . . |
(2024-03-02). Primarias en Michigan. radiohc.cu El pasado martes, se llevaron a cabo las primarias republicanas y demócratas en Michigan. Joe Biden y Donald Trump, ganaron sus respectivas primarias.
(2024-03-02). Biden says 'hoping' for Gaza ceasefire deal by Ramadan. newarab.com 
US President Joe Biden said Friday he was "hoping" for a ceasefire deal in Gaza war by the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, but an agreement was still not sealed. | "I'm hoping so, we're still working real hard on it. We're not there yet," he told reporters at the White House when asked if he expected a deal by Ramadan, which will start on March 10 or 11, depending on the lunar calendar. | "We'll get there but we're not there yet – we may not get there," Biden added, without elaborating. | Israeli forces bombed Deir al-Balah in the central Gaza Strip overnight on Friday. | More than 30,000 people have died since…
(2024-03-02). "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.
(2024-03-02). Family Separations and Other Anti-Migrant Horrors Haven't Stopped Under Biden. truthout.org President Joe Biden and his predecessor Donald Trump are in Texas today touring different sectors of the Southern border, a spectacle that encapsulates how central immigration is to each of their reelection campaigns. It is Biden's approach to immigration in recent months, however, that has been a source of controversy on both sides of the aisle. Large swathes of the country do not believe his… |
tehrantimes.com (2024-03-02). With Netanyahu threatening Rafah invasion, Biden prepares to send Israel more bombs
Biden remains defiant in rejecting global demands for an immediate cessation of Israel's military assault on a starving, overwhelmingly defenseless population. Not only has Biden flatly rejected suggestions that he use the threat of halting military sales to Israel, his administration is currently preparing a new shipment of powerful munitions to Tel Aviv.
truthout.org (2024-03-02). Progressives Demand That Biden Stop "Greenlighting the Massacre of Palestinians"
Progressive lawmakers are demanding that President Joe Biden call for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza, saying it is "clear" that Israel is violating orders by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to avoid going further into its massacre with its famine campaign, the lawmakers said.
(2024-03-02). No end to US trade war with China, Biden administration pledges in policy document. scmp.com Report accuses China of maintaining a non-market economy that it seeks to use as leverage to distort competitive markets and concentrate supply chains.
(2024-03-02). UN says many bullet injuries among Gaza crowds trying to reach relief convoy, Biden says US will airdrop aid. scmp.com Local authorities say people queuing for supplies were killed when Israeli troops fired on them. Israel says the victims were trampled or run over by trucks, while the UN notes many gunshot injuries during hospital visit.
(2024-03-02). Galloway sweeps to victory in Rochdale in vote 'for Gaza'. mronline.org 
Triumphant George Galloway told Sir Keir Starmer "this is for Gaza" after sweeping to a sensational victory in the Rochdale by-election.
(2024-03-02). Galloway Back In Parliament, Declaring Duopoly Defeated. popularresistance.org George Galloway began his victory speech on Friday morning with these words: "Keir Starmer: This is for Gaza." | It was a clear message that he sent the British Labour leader: "You will pay a high price for the role that you have paid in enabling, encouraging and covering for the catastrophe presently going on in occupied Palestine." | Galloway declared his victory in a by-election here to be the beginning of a major change in politics. "I want to tell Mr. Starmer above all, that the plates have shifted tonight," he said at the town's election center.
(2024-03-02). Iran elections see record low turnout as conservatives expected to hold parliament. middleeasteye.net 
Iran elections see record low turnout as conservatives expected to hold parliament | Polls are first to be held since anti-government protests sparked off by death of Mahsa Amini in 2022 | | An Iranian man casts his ballot at a polling station in Tehran, during elections to select members of parliam…
(2024-03-02). Totally Different: A Democracy in the West & One in the Islamic World. orinocotribune.com By Marzieh Hashemi — Mar 2, 2024 | Some first time voters in Iran got a treat on Wednesday when they were invited to spend part of their morning with the Leader of the Islamic Revolution. Imam Khamenei wanted to speak to some of the first time voters and talk about the upcoming Majles and Expediency Council elections which will take place this Friday, March 1, 2024. | I was lucky enough to be there to observe and talk to some of these young people. I have always like to engage with the youth in the Islamic Republic. This is especially true after last year when the young people of the Islamic Republic were ta…
(2024-03-02). Shadow of Guaidó's Party in El Salvador's Elections. orinocotribune.com By Misión Verdad — Feb 28, 2024 | Amid a Although the Supreme Electoral Tribunal (TSE) of El Salvador had not been able to announce reliable results of the parliamentary vote based on the quick counting, Bukele relied…
(2024-03-02). George Galloway wins Rochdale by-election 'for Gaza'. newarab.com 
Political maverick and prominent The former Labour politician won a landslide vote in the local by-election after centring his campaign on Gaza and appealing to
(2024-03-02). Iran votes in elections as conservatives slated to dominate. newarab.com 
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(2024-03-02). Unofficial reports put Iran election turnout around 40%. newarab.com 
Unofficial reports on Saturday estimated turnout in With heavyweight moderates and conservatives staying out and reformists calling Friday's election unfree and unfair, the contest was essentially among hardliners and low-key conservatives who proclaim loyalty to Islamic revolutionary ideals. | The interior ministry may announce the official turnout later on Saturd…
(2024-03-02). George Galloway Landslide Victory Sends Sunak into "Meltdown" — "Democracy is Being Targeted by Extremists" he says. expose-news.com "Keir Starmer and Rishi Sunak are two cheeks of the same backside got well and truly spanked." George Galloway said following his victory speech in the Rochdale by-election, where he won more …
(2024-03-02). Thursday 3/14: Building Relationships: with Mother Earth and Each Other, with Gregg Castro. indybay.org Resource Center For Nonviolence, 612 Ocean St, Santa Cruz…
(2024-03-01). Xiomara Castro llega a San Vicente y las Granadinas para cumbre Celac. telesurtv.net Este año, Castro también asumirá la presidencia pro tempore del Sistema de Integración Centroamericana (SICA), la cual tendrá una duración de seis meses.
(2024-03-02). Médicos cubanos ayudarán a revitalizar sistema sanitario en Honduras. radiohc.cu Más de un centenar de profesionales cubanos de la salud arribaron en los últimos días a Honduras para ayudar a revitalizar el sistema sanitario, que el gobierno de la presidenta Xiomara Castro heredó en una situación crítica, tras años de una insuficiente inversión en esa vital esfera.
(2024-03-02). UK: Pro-Palestine groups and politicians hit back at Rishi Sunak's 'extremism' speech. middleeasteye.net 
UK: Pro-Palestine groups and politicians hit back at Rishi Sunak's 'extremism' speech | British prime minister earlier warned that Gaza protests indicated 'mob rule' was taking over the country's democracy | | Britain's Prime Minister Rishi Sunak makes a statement outside 10 Downing Street in centra…
(2024-03-02). The Alternative w/ Nick Romeo. mronline.org 
Scott Ferguson and Billy Saas speak with New Yorker writer Nick Romeo about his exciting new book, The Alternative: How to Build a Just Economy, released in January 2024 with Public Affairs. Romeo's The Alternative rebukes Margaret Thatcher's infamous axiom that "there is no alternative" to neoliberal capitalism. In doing so, the book inventories the most promising experiments in radical economic democracy underway across the world today.
(2024-03-02). Judge democracy on its results, not pretty-sounding ideas. scmp.com As about half the world's population goes to the polls this year, it's worth asking exactly how democracy is delivering better than autocracies. Human rights and civil liberties are nice, but the true value of democratic politics must ultimately be judged by whether it delivers a full stomach.
(2024-03-02). 2024 California Women's Herstory Month – Queen Califia. indybay.org 2024 California Women's Herstory Month, let us recall well the living history of Queen Califia, "Pan African Queen of California" while reconnecting past, present and future contributions to the forward flow of humanity by people of Pan African Ancestry, both enslaved and free, this special 175th Anniversary of the California Gold Mining District of 1849.
(2024-03-02). Wednesday 6/19: 2024 California State Capitol Juneteenth Celebration. indybay.org West Steps, California State Capitol | 10th and Capitol Mall Drive…
(2024-03-02). CIA network of bases in Ukraine at risk if US does not pass aid. kyivindependent.com The CIA has supported a network of a dozen bases in Ukraine that are "increasingly at risk" if Republicans continue to block funding.
(2024-03-02). Socialist Equality Party (US) 2024 presidential campaign initiates ballot access drive in Michigan. wsws.org On Thursday, the Socialist Equality Party (US) presidential campaign launched its ballot access drive in Michigan, sending campaign teams to Wayne State University in Detroit and the Warren Truck Assembly Plant in nearby Warren.
(2024-03-02). Self-driving robotaxi crosses Yangtze River in Wuhan. ecns.cn A self-driving vehicle developed by Chinese tech heavyweight Baidu Inc has crossed two bridges over the Yangtze River in Wuhan, capital of Hubei province, making the city China's first to carry out commercial autonomous ride-hailing services spanning across the river.
(2024-03-02). Youzhou ancient town lit up at night. ecns.cn Youzhou ancient town is lit up at night, creating a dream-like scenery in Youyang Tujia and Miao Autonomous County, Chongqing , Feb. 29, 2024.
(2024-03-02). Cradle of Civilization: Expanded Yinxu Museum. ecns.cn The expanded Yinxu Museum officially opened to the public in Anyang city, Henan Province on Feb. 26. It is China's first comprehensive archaeology museum dedicated to unveiling the panorama of the Shang Dynasty. The new building, with an exhibition area of 22,000 square meters, where nearly 4,000 items or sets of cultural relics, including bronzeware, pottery, jade objects, and oracle bones, are on display.