(2024-05-16). Work Longer, Die Sooner! The Dire Need To Expand Social Security And Medicare. popularresistance.org Shameful fact: the plight of U.S. retirees is a global exception. In their pursuit of lower taxes, America's wealthiest individuals support policies that make it extremely difficult for seniors to manage the increasing costs of healthcare, housing, and basic necessities. Not so in other rich countries like Germany, France, and Canada, where robust public pensions and healthcare systems offer retirees stability and dignity. After a lifetime of hard work, older citizens in the U.S. find their reward is merely scraping by, as savings diminish under the weight of soaring medical costs in the most expensive healthcare…
(2024-05-16). Imperialist Weaponry And Shifting Alliances In The Sahel. popularresistance.org $95 billion in supplemental defense spending aimed at furthering the interests of the United States in various geopolitical regions of the world was recently passed by the legislative branches of the government. | These actions speak volumes on the actual priorities of Congress and the administration of President Joe Biden. | During the course of the first Biden administration, the Congress failed to pass pieces of legislation which were promised during the 2020 presidential campaign such as the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act, the John Lewis Voting Rights Act, among many others. Inflation remains a serious…
(2024-05-16). US Army Officer Resigns Over 'Unqualified' Support For Israel. popularresistance.org An Army officer working at the Pentagon's Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) has resigned in protest of the US's "unqualified" support for the Israeli slaughter of Palestinians in Gaza. | Maj. Harrison Mann posted his resignation letter on LinkedIn and said it was initially distributed within the DIA on April 16. In the letter, he said the DIA does not only "inform policy" but "facilitates, and at times, directly executes policy," referring to US support for Israel. | "The policy that has never been far from my mind for the past six months is the nearly unqualified support for the government of Israel, which has e…
(2024-05-16). U.S. anchors floating pier to Gaza beach, aid to be delivered in days, military says. haaretz.com Biden announced the pier in March as aid officials implored Israel to improve access for relief supplies into Gaza over land routes. By opening a route to deliver aid by sea, the U.S. hopes to combat the humanitarian crisis that has put hundreds of thousands of people at risk of famine…
(2024-05-16). Biden pledges $1 billion in additional military aid, as new report accuses Israel of genocide in Gaza. wsws.org As the official death toll since October 7 rises to over 35,200 Palestinians—with well over 40,000 dead when those unaccounted for under the rubble are taken into account, the vast majority being women and children—Washington's response is to double down on its support for the far-right Zionist regime and to accelerate the shipment of arms.
(2024-05-16). The Plan Is Genocide. democracynow.org Palestine's U.K. Ambassador decries Israel's Attack on Gaza and U.S. complicity.
(2024-05-16). 'Are you going to end the genocide, President Biden? That's the central question'. mronline.org 
CounterSpin interview with Ahmad Abuznaid on Rafah invasion.
(2024-05-16). Biden Rewards Bibi's Genocide with $1 Billion More in Weapons. "There's Nowhere to Go". 300,000 Palestinians Fleeing Rafah. globalresearch.ca
(2024-05-16). "Trump's first casualty will be Ukraine": Foreign Affairs magazine sends ominous warning to Kiev. infobrics.org Biden still trails the former president in the polls.
(2024-05-16). Richard Beck: Bidenism Abroad. newleftreview.org Panoramic survey of US foreign policy as Washington attempts to maintain its global hegemony in conditions of faltering growth. Containing China, confronting Russia, driving decarbonization: each of Biden's stated aims has been beset by insoluble contradictions from the outset, Richard Beck argues, now compounded by Israel's punitive war on Gaza.
(2024-05-16). The Zionist Politics of Joe Biden. counterpunch.org 
When I voted for Joe Biden in the last election, I had yet to discover our American president's uniquely potent commitment to the state of Israel nor his fanatical adherence to Zionism. I've seen him in a film clip smiling enthusiastically and saying. "If I were Jewish, I'd be a Zionist." I watched a short
(2024-05-16). Five Israeli soldiers killed by IDF tank fire in northern Gaza Strip. haaretz.com Defense Minister Yoav Gallant: Won't agree to military rule in Gaza ‚ñ Netanyahu: As long as Hamas remains, no other party will govern in Gaza ‚ñ War cabinet minister Gantz backs defense minister in spat with PM ‚ñ Senior Biden official says U.S. shares Gallant's concerns over post-war governance of Gaza…
(2024-05-16). May 16, 2024. sitrepworld.info 
For the Love of a Princess (Braveheart Theme) Israel Descends Into Barbarism, by Lawrence Davidson Gilad Erdan Does World a Favor by Making Plain Israel's Doomed-to-Fail Strategy, by Jeffrey Sachs Democracy Versus Autocracy on America's Campuses, by William D. Hartung 'It's not human': What a French doctor saw in Gaza as Israel invaded Rafah Gaslit to Death: Giving Cover to Israel's Rafah Atrocity with Phony Gaza Numbers Game, by Juan Cole The Jewish Plot to Enslave Humanity — At the Roots of Political Judaism, by Pierre Simon The True Origin Of Hamas & The Decline Of Apartheid Israel &…
(2024-05-16). On Nakba Day, as Palestinians run for their lives, Biden advances $1 billion in arms sales to Israel — Day 221. israelpalestinenews.org Palestinians in Gaza can't seem to run fast enough to keep up with Israeli evacuation orders; can't dig airstrike victims out of the rubble; Israel reportedly was aware of UN car that it bombed, killing a high-ranking international worker; Israeli police reportedly knew about aid convoy and allowed its destruction; Israel appears ready for a full-scale invasion of Rafah; Ben Gvir calls for expulsion; Palestinian killed in West Bank; Biden seeks approval for another $1 billion in military sales to Israel; campus protest update, more…
(2024-05-16). Dodging the Issue: The Biden Administration Report on Israel's Use of US Weapons. counterpunch.org 
It truly is pushing the envelope of lunacy to assume that this latest revelation was revelatory. US weapons, the wonks in Washington find, are being used by the Israeli Defense Forces to kill their opponents, many of them Palestinians, and most of them civilians. These are detailed in a report ordered by the White House pursuant to National Security Memorandum
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(2024-05-16). German politician Martin Neumaier licks public toilets in 'disgusting video'. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – German politician Martin Neumaier has been heavily criticized after he appeared in videos licking public toilets in what people described as "disgusting".In one of the videos posted that circulated on social media platforms gaining millions of views, likes and shares, the German politician appeared to lick a public toilet in a railway station.Martin Neumaier, who is a candidate of the Free Democratic Party (FDP) in Ostlab distract, was under fire for posting such videos online. Not only licking toilets, but the German politician also posted more than one footage of himself doing "sexual acts".X has rem…
(2024-05-16). Democracy Now! 2024-05-16 Thursday. democracynow.org Democracy Now! Thursday, May 16, 2024 | Democracy Now! Thursday, May 16, 2024…
(2024-05-16). Are you drugged or dead? Mahua Moitra asks EC amid Amit Shah's remarks. muslimmirror.com By Muslim Mirror Staff Trinamool Congress candidate Mahua Moitra slammed the Election Commission of India (ECI) over not taking action against Union home minister Amit Shah for his "Mullah, Madrasa, Mafia" remarks against chief minister Mamata Banerjee led West Bengal government. "'Mullah, Madrasa, Mafia' -Amit Shah defines 'Mamata's Bengal' in mtng. @ECISVEEP are you drugged …
(2024-05-16). The locus of governance is inexorably shifting towards urban epicenters. pressenza.com Traditional, formal democracy — long associated with the nation-state — is waning, becoming mired in ideological wars and increasingly disconnected from the daily concerns of people's lives. Direct democracy, however, is poised to flourish at the municipal level, where citizens have greater opportunity to engage directly with their communities and to have a say in decision-making. Cities are the places where new forms of energy, participation, and initiative are taking place. Decisions here are less likely to be influenced by the interests of multinational corporations, as they are at the national lev…
(2024-05-16). Demand for University by Women in One of India's Poorest Districts. projectcensored.org Nearly 15,000 women in the age group 16-24 years wrote to Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar in February 2024 to demand a dedicated university in their district, Nuh. This is not a new ask; the girls have written to the chief minister as well as Prime Minister Narendra Modi…
(2024-05-16). Religiosos en EEUU piden cambio de política de Biden hacia Cuba. radiohc.cu Washington, 16 mayo (RHC) Más de 20 organizaciones religiosas e instituciones basadas en la fe de Estados Unidos pidieron un cambio en la política de la administración de Joe Biden hacia Cuba, a cuyo pueblo intenta hoy estrangular con el bloqueo.
(2024-05-16). Port workers and an academic in Sri Lanka call for the immediate release of Ukrainian socialist Bogdan Syrotiuk. wsws.org The Colombo Port Workers Action Committee urges all port workers and also youth and who value democratic rights come forward to campaign for the release of comrade Bogdan Syrotiuk.
(2024-05-16). Justice for Ukrainian workers! Appeal to political representatives of the people of Europe and the world. links.org.au 
On the eve of the European Parliament elections, trade union activists in Kryvyi Rih appeal to candidates and remind politicians that it is wage earners who bear the brunt of the war against the aggressor.
(2024-05-16). Biden oversees jobs bloodbath in public education. wsws.org With new job cuts being announced every day, analysts are suggesting 384,000 education jobs may be axed this year as federal pandemic aid runs out.
(2024-05-16). A lesson in "lesser-evil" politics: Democrats join forces with Republican Speaker Mike Johnson. wsws.org A week after House Democrats voted to retain Mike Johnson as Speaker, the Louisiana Republican appeared outside the Trump trial in Manhattan to fervently support the fascist ex-president.
(2024-05-16). Voting continues at Mercedes-Benz in Alabama on UAW unionization. wsws.org The UAW unionization drive has received the blessings of the Biden administration, which is seeking to use the unions to control and stifle social opposition to war and austerity.
(2024-05-16). A Manifesto for upholding human rights in the European Union. fidh.org At a time when democracy, the rule of law, and freedoms are under threat in the Union, the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and its member organisations are launching a Manifesto for human rights aimed at the candidates for the upcoming European elections in June. The goal? To urge them to commit to 10 priorities to uphold human rights during their next mandate.
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(2024-05-16). U.S. rejects China's proposal to ban first use of nuclear weapons. peoplesworld.org 
The U.S. has dismissed Chinese calls for a no-first-use treaty between nuclear weapons states, saying it has questions about China's "sincerity." The outright dismissal of China's proposal followed a major speech in which Biden announced radical tariffs of up to 100 percent, on steel imports from China. That speech follows months of U.S. military buildup …
(2024-05-16). 6 South Sudanese nationals killed in fire outbreak. independent.co.ug 
Wakiso, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Six children aged between two and 16 years have perished in a fire at Mulanda B, Kisubi parish, Kajjansi town council, in Wakiso district. The fire whose cause isn't yet established razed the house of Bakita Ayang, a South Sudanese national on Wednesday morning. Locals alerted Kisubi police station which …
(2024-05-16). Why are Kashmiris voting in Indian election they've long boycotted? aljazeera.com The abrogation of Kashmir's special status means many in the region see voting as the only way to be heard.
(2024-05-16). Contractors slam Biden's solar cells tax. ecns.cn The Joe Biden administration's doubling of the import tax on Chinese solar cells to 50 percent on Tuesday has been opposed by some U.S. contractors.
(2024-05-16). European Elections 2024: FIDH calls on European election candidates to commit to human rights. fidh.org
(2024-05-16). Dance videos of Modi, rival turn up AI heat in India election. devdiscourse.com An AI video shows an ecstatic Narendra Modi sporting a trendy jacket and trousers, grooving on a stage to a Bollywood song as the crowd cheers. The Indian prime minister reshared the video on X, saying "such creativity in peak poll season is truly a delight."
(2024-05-16). Joe Biden and Donald Trump agree to US presidential debates in June and September: 'make my day'. scmp.com Republican Trump replied he was ready to 'rumble', after being challenged by the Democratic incumbent.
(2024-05-16). Netherlands veers sharply to right with new government as Geert Wilders strikes coalition deal. scmp.com The far-right Dutch populist Geert Wilders says he has agreed on a coalition government with three other right-of-centre parties nearly six months after the Netherlands held parliamentary elections.
(2024-05-16). Why the PROVE IT Act Would Result in Carbon Taxes. wattsupwiththat.com It would also help the Biden administration as it works with the EU to impose carbon taxes on imported metals.
(2024-05-16). Biden, Trump agree to two U.S. presidential debates. independent.co.ug 
The debates between Biden and Trump will be hosted by two television networks CNN and ABC, respectively. WASHINGTON | Xinhua | U.S. President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump, the presumptive presidential nominees for the Democratic and Republican parties in this year's presidential election, on Wednesday agreed to hold two campaign debates in June …
(2024-05-16). Who benefits from US tariffs on Chinese imports? Experts weigh in. aljazeera.com While tariffs are expected to have a negligible impact on the US economy, they are expected to boost President Biden.
(2024-05-16). 2024 elections: Defeat MAGA and create new opportunities for change. peoplesworld.org 
In a recent interview, Mehdi Hasan asked Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez how she would respond to an Arab American or young person who said, "I just can't vote for Biden again." Ocasio-Cortez responded, "Everyone comes to this prospect and conversation with a different history and background. For an individual Palestinian American who has had their family …
(2024-05-16). Protesters say Labor's bill will give minister 'Trump-like' anti-refugee powers. greenleft.org.au 
(2024-05-16). Google blocks access to pro-democracy protest song in Hong Kong after court ruling. globalvoices.org 
(2024-05-16). 2024 Election 4th Phase: West Bengal, Andhra, MP record highest voters turnout. ummid.com The 4th poll of the 2024 Parliamentary Elections in India Monday May 13, 2024 ended with an overall polling percentage of 67.25%, the Election Commission of India said.
(2024-05-16). Its weakness on Gaza may cost UK Labour a majority in the next election. aljazeera.com The voters will not ignore the party's inability to strongly condemn the suffering inflicted on Palestinians in Gaza.
(2024-05-16). What are the Labour Party's six election pledges? leftfootforward.org 
Keir Starmer is unveiling the pledges at an event in Essex today, which will also be attended by the whole shadow cabinet, following on from an excellent set of local election results.
(2024-05-16). DR Congo holds funeral for victims of deadly bombings at IDP sites. independent.co.ug 
GOMA, DRC | Xinhua | The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) held a funeral on Wednesday for the victims of recent bombings at several sites for internally displaced persons (IDPs) in the country's eastern province of North Kivu. On May 3, at least five rockets fell in and around four IDP camps in the …
(2024-05-16). Cuba agradece esfuerzos de congresistas de EEUU. radiohc.cu La Habana, 16 mayo (RHC) El ministro de Relaciones Exteriores (Minrex) de Cuba, Bruno Rodríguez, agradeció hoy a través de su cuenta en X, los esfuerzos de congresistas de Estados Unidos, que han instado al presidente Joe Biden a retirar a Cuba de la unilateral lista de Estados presuntamente patrocinadores del terrorismo.
(2024-05-16). República Dominicana establece dos provincias en alerta. telesurtv.net Entre las provincias en alerta verde el COE puntualizó que se encuentran María Trinidad Sánchez y Duarte.
(2024-05-16). øQuiénes son los candidatos presidenciales de República Dominicana. telesurtv.net ¿De qué fuerzas políticas proceden los nueve aspirantes presidenciales y cuáles son sus principales proyecciones de Gobierno?
(2024-05-16). Candidatos presidenciales cierran campaña en República Dominicana. telesurtv.net El 19 de mayo, los dominicanos elegirán al nuevo presidente y vicepresidente de la República hasta 2028, así como a 32 senadores, 190 diputados y 20 representantes al Parlamento Centroamericano (Parlacen)…
(2024-05-16). Mandatario de EE.UU. y Donald Trump tendrán debate presidencial. telesurtv.net El primero de los debates por la presidencia de EE.UU. se realizará el 27 de junio.
(2024-05-16). The World Bank and the IMF: the creditors' bailiffs. 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 (…) | – | / |
(2024-05-16). India : popular movements, not elections, will bring transformative change. cadtm.org With the exception of a brief period, India has been more fortunate than many other nations in being able to maintain parliamentary rule over the last 77 years. With 900 million voters—more than the populations of Europe and Australia put together—the Indian elections are hailed as the largest exhibition and celebration of democracy. The nation's economic growth over the past 30 years —one of the fastest in the world—also makes the elections noteworthy on a global scale.
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(2024-05-16). 'Biden has blood on his hands': First Jewish staffer resigns over Gaza war. presstv.ir A Jewish-American Biden political appointee has publicly resigned in protest of the administration's funding of the Israeli genocide of Palestinians in Gaza.
(2024-05-16). Biden poised to send more arms to Israel as Rafah situation worsens. presstv.ir The US administration informed Congress it intends to transfer $1 billion in weapons to Israel.