(2022-08-22). How One Spook-Run London College Department Is Training the World's Social Media Managers. mintpressnews.com 
Kremlin propaganda is real, but its reach is decidedly minor in comparison to the massive disinformation campaigns being launched by the Western national security state. And as Alan Macloed reveals, London's Department of War Studies is a key part of that information war.
(2022-08-22). Zawahiri's killing alters Kabul chessboard. tribune.com.pk 
When the Afghan Taliban returned to power in Kabul in August last year, Pakistan was one of the leading countries urging the US to unfreeze roughly $7 billion foreign assets of the conflict-hit neighbouring country's central bank withheld in different American banks. | Soon others including China, Russia, Iran, Qatar and even the UN representatives joined the campaign and agreed that the interim Afghan government should have access to those frozen funds given the precarious humanitarian and economic situation in their country. | The administration of US President Joe Biden, however, remained adamant that the f…
(2022-08-22). Daughter of Putin Ally Killed in Car Blast Outside Moscow. news.antiwar.com A large car-bomb explosion tore apart a Toyota Land Cruiser outside Moscow Saturday night, the only person inside was the driver, journalist and political scientist Darya Dugina, the 30 year old daughter of Alexander Dugin, the nationalist Russian philosopher. The blast took place approximately at 9: 35 PM local time on the Mozhaisk highway roughly 20 …
(2022-08-22). Sri Lankan president struggling to form all-party government. wsws.org The disparate responses of Sri Lanka's parliamentary parties to Wickremesinghe's call for an all-party government highlight deep concerns in the ruling elite over mass anti-government opposition.
(2022-08-22). Russian FSB detains ISIL force plotting attack in India. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 22 (MNA) — News sources on Monday reported that the Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) has detained a suicide bomber, a member of the ISIL terrorist organization.
(2022-08-22). Israel Halts Construction Of School Near Hebron. imemc.org 
The Israeli army handed, Sunday, an order halting the construction of a Palestinian school in Masafer Yatta, south of Hebron, in the southern part of the occupied West Bank. In a statement, the Um Qissa School said on its official Facebook page that the Israeli occupation authorities denied an appeal for permitting the small school, …
(2022-08-22). Israeli Soldiers Abduct Twenty Palestinians In West Bank. imemc.org 
The Palestinian Prisoners Society (PPS) said the Israeli soldiers stormed and violently searched dozens of homes across the occupied West Bank, and abducted twenty Palestinians, including fathers and sons, and a young woman. The invasions targeted cities, towns, villages, and refugee camps, across the occupied West Bank, including the occupied capital, Jerusalem. Among the abducted …
(2022-08-22). New version traffic lights trigger online debate. ecns.cn New national standard traffic lights have triggered heated discussions among netizens after the designer Sun Zhengliang unveiled them via livestream on Sunday.
(2022-08-22). California poised to celebrate 2022 International Day for People of African Descent. indybay.org Together, we will call for the Great State of California to stand in solidarity with H. Res 615. People of African descent and friends across the diaspora stand against systemic racism and supports the transformational agenda for racial justice and equality as identified in the Systemic Racism Report, and implemented through the subsequent Human Rights Council Resolution and the Permanent Forum on People of African Descent.
(2022-08-22). Xiao Qi Ji celebrates 2-year-old birthday in U.S. ecns.cn Giant panda "Xiao Qi Ji" enjoys its birthday cake at Smithsonian's National Zoo in Washington, D.C., U.S., Aug. 21, 2022. (Photo: China News Service/Chen Mengtong)…
(2022-08-22). Science, technology week gets underway nationwide. ecns.cn China's national science and technology week started on Saturday and will run until Aug 27, featuring exhibitions and events showcasing the latest scientific and technological achievements, from giant drones shaped like a dragonfly, to tiny artificial intelligence chips.
(2022-08-22). Over 4,000 Beijing merchants open shop in Hebei. ecns.cn Gu'an International Trade City just opened to business, attracting more than 4,000 merchants who used to run business in Beijing's wholesale markets in urban areas.
(2022-08-22). Chinese team ranks first in relay race of Suvorov Onslaught. ecns.cn China team ranked first, also the best record, at the Suvorov Onslaught contest of the International Games 2022 on Sunday.
(2022-08-22). Tightened epidemic controls applied to train travel. ecns.cn Tailored, stricter epidemic control protocols are being implemented on trains to prevent the spread of COVID-19 via the railway network amid a recent surge in cases, the national railway operator.
(2022-08-22). Patrick Lawrence: The British "Bubble of Unreality" scheerpost.com 
By Patrick Lawrence / Original to ScheerPost I am following British politics during these, Boris Johnson's final days as prime minister, with interest. It seems that the front-runner to replace the aging boarding-school boy is Liz Truss, who currently serves as foreign secretary. The thought that Truss will be Britain's next leader interests me a …
(2022-08-22). Giant panda cub Xiao Qi Ji celebrates 2nd birthday in U.S. ecns.cn Giant panda cub Xiao Qi Ji celebrated his second birthday at the Smithsonian's National Zoo in Washington, D.C. on Sunday.
(2022-08-22). Iran, Lebanon basketball teams at 2022 FIBA U18 Asian C'ship. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 22 (MNA) — Iranian and Lebanese basketball teams played at Azadi Stadium on Sunday. Iran lost to Lebanon 65-63 in Group A of the 2022 FIBA U18 Asian Championship.
(2022-08-22). Severas inundaciones dejan más de muertos en India. telesurtv.net El Departamento Meteorológico de la India predijo que las lluvias fuertes a muy fuertes continuarían cayendo en la región durante los próximos dos días.
(2022-08-22). Thursday 8/25: Webinar: Lessons from the 2022 National Strike in Ecuador. indybay.org To register: http: //tinyurl.com/2022-ecuador-protest or act.dsausa.org/signup/2022-national-protest-in-ecuador/…
(2022-08-22). Raiesi felicitates championship of Iran Greco-Roman wrestlers. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 22 (MNA) — Iranian President in a message congratulated the crowning of the national youth Greco-Roman wrestling team in the world championships in Bulgaria.
(2022-08-22). Raeisi felicitates championship of Iran Greco-Roman wrestlers. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 22 (MNA) — Iranian President in a message congratulated the crowning of the national youth Greco-Roman wrestling team in the world championships in Bulgaria.
(2022-08-21). The Assassination of Alexander Dugin's Daughter Darya Was a Dastardly Terrorist Attack. libya360.wordpress.com Andrew Korybko Darya's assassination represents a crossing of the Rubicon in the Ukrainian Conflict whereby Kiev has escalated its terrorist attacks to the point of targeting the family members of civilians who they were duped by fake news into falsely thinking are unofficially very influential policymakers like they seem to have believed that her father…
(2022-08-21). Where it does not dominate, U.S. imperialism sows chaos. iacenter.org By Manuel Raposo August 17, 2022 U.S. military left Afghanistan in ruins. Above, the results of a 2017 bombing raid that killed 90. Raposo is editor of the Portuguese web magazine, jornalmudardevida.net, where this article was published Aug. 10. Translation: John Catalinotto. While declaring itself ready to prolong the war in Ukraine, "for as long as necessary," U.S. imperialism is dedicating itself to creating new hotbeds of tension in various parts of the world, in a bid to threaten and show strength. Three events reveal this: the visit to Taiwan of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, second in succession to the presid…
(2022-08-21). Saudi-led coalition loots about $10bn worth of Yemeni oil. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 21 (MNA) — The oil minister of the National Salvation Government of Yemen released statistics that show that the Saudi-Emirati aggressor coalition has plundered billions of dollars of Yemeni oil since 2018.
(2022-08-21). Venezuela's Gold Dispute in UK Courts is a Battle for Sovereignty. orinocotribune.com By Zoe Alexandra — Aug 17, 2022 | The official government of Venezuela has been engaged in a legal dispute with the Bank of England to regain control over gold assets worth over $1.8 billion. | "The world must know that there is no legal security in London nor in the Bank of England, because at any moment, any country can have its international reserves stolen. There is no respect for the law!" Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro made this damning statement in a televised address on August 3 following the decision by a British high court to reject the Venezuelan state access to its gold reserves worth $1.8…
(2022-08-21). Russia's Military-Industrial Chief Is Right: The US' S-400 Waiver To India Is A Sign Of Weakness. oneworld.press Although State Department spokesman Ned Price reaffirmed his declining unipolar hegemon's continued commitment to meddle in India's foreign policy just last week, it's clearly incapable of imposing its zero-sum will onto that rising multipolar Great Power.
(2022-08-21). Katie Halper Interviews Bob Scheer. scheerpost.com "Legendary reporter Bob Scheer discusses a long career reporting on war all over the world; Laura Hazard Owens discusses how to report on abortion in a post-Roe world; Andrew Perez discusses fact checking the Washington Post Fact checker."
(2022-08-21). CITMA: The contamination caused by the fire in Matanzas does not compromise human health. en.cubadebate.cu On August 5, a fire broke out at the Supertanker Base in the city of Matanzas, caused by an electrical discharge in one of the tanks that stored national crude oil. From that moment on, the cloud of smoke and the fuel spill were warning signs for the environment and human beings. Matanzas is recognized for its natural values. Precisely, the sinister described as the first of this magnitude in the history of Cuba occurred very close to the bay, in an area close to different towns that were seen under the smoke coming from the place of the disaster.
(2022-08-21). Venezuela Increases Petcoke Exports to India. venezuelanalysis.com The oil industry byproduct has emerged as a cheaper alternative to coal amid global energy struggles.
(2022-08-21). Why Baltimore Kept Cutting Deals With A Developer Who Didn't Deliver. popularresistance.org Sweat trickled down Dan Bythewood's forehead under the hot July sun. He promised the West Baltimore crowd he would keep his comments short so the 100 or so people who watched—activists, press, residents, and political leaders—could quickly retreat from the heatwave gripping the city. | The developer, who is Black, stood behind a podium placed in front of the technicolor homes on Sarah Ann Street, a narrow stretch of concrete not wide enough for two cars to travel in opposite directions. Bythewood, president of the New York development firm La Cité ("the city" in French), trained his sight on the histo…
(2022-08-21). Big Oil Would 'Bust the Paris Agreement' With Inadequate Decarbonization Plans. scheerpost.com 
By Mitchell Beer | The Energy Mix Three of the world's biggest fossil companies—BP, Shell, and Equinor—are relying on decarbonization scenarios that fall short of the objectives of the Paris climate agreement, concludes a peer-reviewed study led by Berlin-based Climate Analytics. "Most of the scenarios we evaluated would be classified as inconsistent with the Paris …
(2022-08-21). Israeli Colonizers Assault A Palestinian In Jerusalem. imemc.org 
On Sunday evening, illegal Israeli colonizers assaulted and cut a young Palestinian man in occupied Jerusalem, causing several moderate injuries. Eyewitnesses said the colonizers attacked the young man with batons and broken bottles while working in Jerusalem. The young man suffered moderate wounds and serious cuts before being rushed to a hospital in the occupied …
(2022-08-21). Israeli Soldier Killed by Fellow Israeli Soldier Near Tulkarem. imemc.org An Israeli soldier who was shot last week during an Israeli military invasion of Tulkarem turns out to have been shot by a fellow Israeli soldier — not by Palestinian fighters, as Israel had originally claimed. The deceased soldier was identified as Sergeant Natan Fitoussi. He was posthumously promoted from Sergeant to Staff Sergeant.
(2022-08-21). Israeli Soldier Killed by Fellow Soldier Near Tulkarem. imemc.org An Israeli soldier who was shot last week during an Israeli military invasion of Tulkarem turns out to have been shot by a fellow Israeli soldier — not by Palestinian fighters, as Israel had originally claimed. The deceased soldier was identified as Sergeant Natan Fitoussi, 20. He was posthumously promoted from Sergeant to Staff Sergeant.
(2022-08-21). Israeli Soldiers Abduct Six Palestinians, Including Four Children, In Bethlehem And Ramallah. imemc.org 
On Sunday dawn, Israeli soldiers abducted six Palestinians, including four children, in Bethlehem and Ramallah, in the occupied West Bank. Media sources said several army jeeps invaded Beit Fajjar town, south of Bethlehem, before storming and ransacking many homes. The soldiers added that the soldiers abducted Hamada Jamal Hasan, 15, Ali Jihad Thawabta, 15, Yousef …
(2022-08-21). Israeli Soldiers Abduct Three Palestinians In Jerusalem And Nablus. imemc.org 
On Sunday afternoon, Israeli soldiers abducted three young Palestinian men, including the head of a Village Council, in Jerusalem and Nablus in the West Bank. In occupied Jerusalem, the soldiers abducted a young man, Samer Safadi, after storming and searching his home in the Sa'adiyya neighborhood in the Old City. The soldiers also abducted a …
(2022-08-21). Bernie Sanders, Gavin Newsom Tied To Replace Biden In 2024: Poll. progressivehub.net JASON LEMON | NEWSWEEK…
(2022-08-21). US Encircles China through Provocations. journal-neo.org 
The US has recently carried out a deliberate effort to exert military and political pressure on Beijing, and organize provocations against the PRC from all sides along its national borders, as it is fearful of losing in its standoff with China and being stripped of its leading position in the world. To this end, the …
(2022-08-21). US Encircles China through Provocations. journal-neo.org The US has recently carried out a deliberate effort to exert military and political pressure on Beijing, and organize provocations against the PRC from all sides along its national borders, as it is fearful of losing in its standoff with China and being stripped of its leading position in the world. To this end, the …
(2022-08-21). Lithium Power Politics Are Playing Out Differently In Chile And Bolivia. popularresistance.org In late July, a large sinkhole appeared near the town of Tierra Amarilla in Chile's Copiapó province in the Atacama salt flat. The crater, which has a diameter of more than 100 feet, emerged in one of Chile's most lucrative regions for copper and lithium extraction. The nearby Candelaria mining complex—80 percent of the property is owned by Canada's Lundin Mining Corporation and 20 percent is owned by Japan's Sumitomo Metal Mining Co Ltd. and Sumitomo Corporation—had to halt its operations in the area. On August 1, Chile's National Geology and Mining Service (Sernageomin) tweeted that it had assembled…
(2022-08-21). 28 August, Vancouver: Exposing Israeli Assassination Policy: International forum and discussion. samidoun.net 
Sunday, 28 August 2022 7 pm 1803 E 1st Ave Vancouver Join us for an international forum on the targeting of Palestinian leaders — and how we can fight back against these crimes. From Abu Ali Mustafa to Tayseer al-Jabari, from Ghassan Kanafani to Shireen Abu Akleh, Palestinians are targeted for assassination, particularly political and …
(2022-08-21). Occupation raids, attacks Palestinian organizations: EU, US and Canada are complicit! samidoun.net 
In the early morning hours of Thursday, 18 August, armed Israeli occupation forces invaded the offices of seven prominent Palestinian NGOs, civil society organizations and human rights defenders: the Health Work Committees, Addameer Prisoner Support and Human Rights Association, Al-Haq, Union of Palestinian Women's Committees, Bisan Centre, Defence for Children International Palestine, and the …
(2022-08-21). Pradip Kumar Yadav appointed as next ambassador of India to Liberia. aninews.in New Delhi [India], May 22 (ANI): Pradip Kumar Yadav has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the Republic of Liberia, informed the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Saturday.
(2022-08-21). India in greater need for COVID-19 vaccines to save lives, will not exert pressure for supply of doses: Bhutan. aninews.in New Delhi [India], May 22 (ANI): In view of the deadly second wave and surge of COVID-19 cases in India, neighouring Bhutan has said it is not going to pressurise New Delhi for supply of vaccines as it is in greater need.
(2022-08-21). The Canadian company Blue Diamond Resorts will manage the oldest hotel in Cuba. en.cubadebate.cu The Canadian company Blue Diamond Resorts reported this Saturday that it will expand its presence in Cuba and will manage the Hotel Inglaterra, the oldest in the largest of the Antilles, located in Havana. As of November, Blue Diamond will begin to manage this facility, located a few meters from the National Capitol, the Alicia Alonso Grand Theater of Havana and the Paseo del Prado. The Director of Communication of Blue Diamond in Cuba, Miguel García, showed his satisfaction for the task this Saturday. In this regard, he commented that the Inglaterra was inaugurated on December 23, 1875-…
(2022-08-21). Study: Cycling Like The Dutch Would Reduce World's Carbon Pollution. popularresistance.org In the Netherlands, cycling is a way of life and is so common that there are more bikes than people, according to BBC News. As many as 70 percent of journeys are by bike in cities like The Hague and Amsterdam. | Cycling can be a significant way to reduce a person's carbon footprint, as using a bike instead of a car as little as once per day reduces an average person's transportation emissions by 67 percent, according to University of Oxford researchers, reported Bloomberg. | An international research team has recently shown that almost 700 million metric tons of carbon pollution would be saved each year if everyo…
(2022-08-21). India's Prabhat Patnaik: Fascism Is Rooted in the Crisis of Neoliberalism (Interview). orinocotribune.com Renowned Indian economist and political analyst Prabhat Patnaik spoke with Bengali newspaper Ganashakti about the present state of India's economy and politics, on the occasion of 75 years of India's independence from British colonial rule. | After 75 years of independence, wealth inequality and unemployment are increasing rapidly, while employment and the guarantee of an income for the majority of the population are decreasing every day. Does this mean that India is no longer a welfare state? | If we consider the definition of "welfare state" properly, India was never a "welfare state." Even if a "welfare state"
(2022-08-21). UK rail workers conclude third round of national strikes. wsws.org Confrontations between a ruling class turning to dictatorial forms of rule and a working class emerging from decades of suppression of the class struggle are on the agenda all over the world.
(2022-08-21). Syria denounces that the United States intensifies the theft of its oil. en.cubadebate.cu US troops are "stealing" Syria's natural resources, taking dozens of tanker trucks loaded with national oil out of the Arab country, reports the SANA agency. The "thefts" have intensified in recent days, and only this Sunday morning a convoy of 137 trucks took the hydrocarbon from the oil fields of the Jazira region, in the northeast of the country, to the US military bases in Iraq. The news agency denounces that the looting of crude oil is being carried out in complicity with the opposition militias of the Syrian Democratic Forces, which have the support of Washington.
(2022-08-21). California poised to celebrate 2022 International Day for People of African Descent. indybay.org Together, we will call for the Great State of California to stand in solidarity with H. Res 615. People of African descent and friends across the diaspora stand against systemic racism and supports the transformational agenda for racial justice and equality as identified in the Systemic Racism Report, and implemented through the subsequent Human Rights Council Resolution and the Permanent Forum on People of African Descent.
(2022-08-21). US stands with India in fight against COVID-19: Envoy. aninews.in New Delhi [India] May 22 (ANI): The United States stands with the people of Delhi and India in the fight against COVID-19, said US envoy Daniel B Smith.
(2022-08-21). (W.E. Talk) In the face of disruptors, why is cooperation the only way to achieve long-term stability in the South China Sea. ecns.cn Wu Shicun, the founding president of National Institute for South China Sea Studies, said in an exclusive interview with China News Service's "W.E. Talk" that U.S. policies and actions on the South China Sea, as well as its allies' military actions there, will become a destabilizing factor that will cause the situation to deteriorate. The only way to achieve lasting peace and stability in the South China Sea is for neighboring countries to focus on functional cooperation, seeking common ground while shelving differences.
(2022-08-21). (W.E. Talk) In the face of disruptors, why is cooperation the only way to achieve long-term stability in the South China Sea. ecns.cn Wu Shicun, the founding president of National Institute for South China Sea Studies, said in an exclusive interview with China News Service's "W.E. Talk" that U.S. policies and actions on the South China Sea, as well as its allies' military actions there, will become a destabilizing factor that will cause the situation to deteriorate. The only way to achieve lasting peace and stability in the South China Sea is for neighboring countries to focus on functional cooperation, seeking common ground while shelving differences.
(2022-08-21). U.S. existing-home sales fall for sixth straight month amid cooling market. ecns.cn Existing-home sales in the United States declined for the sixth straight month in July, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) reported Thursday.
(2022-08-21). China's NEV market to see rapid expansion in 2022-2026: report. ecns.cn China's new-energy vehicle (NEV) market is expected to expand rapidly during the 2022-2026 period, a report from the global market research firm International Data Corporation (IDC) showed.
(2022-08-21). Severas inundaciones en India dejan más de muertos. telesurtv.net El Departamento Meteorológico de la India predijo que las lluvias fuertes a muy fuertes continuarían cayendo en la región durante los próximos dos días.
(2022-08-21). Remove content terming 'Indian variant': India tells social media intermediaries. aninews.in New Delhi [India], May 22 (ANI): India took a strong objection to the use of the term so-called 'Indian variant' for the B.1.617 variant of the coronavirus on social media posts.
(2022-08-21). China launches S&T activities to inspire innovation. ecns.cn China on Saturday launched its national science and technology (S&T) week activities to inspire innovation throughout the society.
(2022-08-21). Chabahar Port great opportunity for Iran, India, region: Veep. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 21 (MNA) — Iran's First Vice President described the development of Chabahar Port as a great opportunity for the people of Iran, India and the region and emphasized increasing investment in this important and strategic port.
(2022-08-21). Iran ready to ink contract with India on developing Chabahar. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 21 (MNA) — Islamic Republic of Iran is ready to conclude a long-term contract with India aimed at developing strategic Chabahar Port.
(2022-08-21). Alicia Alonso International Ballet Festival of Havana will begin on October 20. en.cubadebate.cu On October 20, the Day of Cuban Culture, the Alicia Alonso International Ballet Festival of Havana will begin, a statement from the organizers reported this Sunday. According to information released by the National Ballet of Cuba (BNC), the 27th edition of the event will take place until November 13 and will be the starting point for the celebrations for the 75th anniversary of the company's founding, which will last until the end of November. 2023. Presided over by the first dancer and director of the BNC, Viengsay Valdés.
(2022-08-20). Israeli Colonizers Attack Palestinian Shepherds Near Hebron. imemc.org 
On Saturday, illegal Israeli colonizers attacked Palestinian shepherds and tried to force them to leave their lands in Um al-Kheir village in Masafer Yatta, south of the southern West Bank city of Hebron. Fuad al-Amour, the coordinator of the Protection and Steadfastness Committees in Southern Hebron, said several colonizers invaded Palestinian grazing lands and attacked …
(2022-08-20). Israeli Soldiers Abduct A Palestinian Near Nablus. imemc.org 
On Friday, Israeli soldiers abducted a former political prisoner at a military roadblock near Nablus in the northern part of the occupied West Bank. Media sources said the soldiers installed a sudden military roadblock near Za'tara town, south of Nablus, before stopping and searching dozens of cars, and interrogated many Palestinians while inspecting their ID …
(2022-08-20). Israeli Soldiers Abduct Three Palestinians, Including A Child, In Ramallah, Nablus, And Jenin. imemc.org 
On Saturday, Israeli soldiers abducted a Palestinian child in Khirbat Abu Falah village, northeast of the central West Bank city of Ramallah, and two Palestinians near Nablus and Jenin, in the northern West Bank. Media sources several Israeli military vehicles carried the invasion out and drove through several neighborhoods. They added that the soldiers abducted …
(2022-08-20). Israeli Soldiers Invade Husan Near Bethlehem. imemc.org 
On Saturday evening, several Israeli army vehicles invaded Husan village, west of Bethlehem, south of occupied Jerusalem in the West Bank, leading to protests. Media sources said several armored jeeps invaded Husan, especially the village's eastern entrance, leading to protests. The sources added that the soldiers fired many live rounds, gas bombs, and rubber-coated steel …
(2022-08-20). All Out for Gaza! Wed., Aug 24. iacenter.org
(2022-08-20). Access To Medicines Summit Urges More Decisive Action Against Big Pharma. popularresistance.org From July 19-21, activists from across the globe gathered in Istanbul for the second edition of the Global Summit on Intellectual Property and Access to Medicines (GSIPA2M). This event is a biennial gathering organized by the International Treatment Preparedness Coalition (ITPC) and Make Medicines Affordable consortium to hold critical debates and discussions on ensuring that intellectual property rights don't undermine equitable access to lifesaving medicines. | At the summit, one thing became crystal clear: the challenges of the Access to Medicines (A2M) movement are diverse and enormous. They include Big Pharm…
(2022-08-20). Lessons From A Radical Past: One Man's Journey Into The Factories In The 1970s. popularresistance.org A national direct election will be held in the fall for the United Auto Workers (UAW), which held its 38th constitutional convention the week of July 25 in Detroit. Once an industrial union power with almost 1.5 million members in 1979, the union has been reduced to roughly 400,000 active members (though it has nearly 600,000 retirees)‚Äâ—‚Äâand about a quarter of its members are graduate teaching assistants and other university workers in higher education. | The union, for decades, has been governed by the Administration Caucus, which perpetuated its rule by tightly managi…
(2022-08-20). Israel Blames Its Victims For The Violence It Causes. popularresistance.org Jerusalem, Palestine — The situation in Palestine can be summed up as follows: Rampant Settler violence and intimidation, state-sponsored racism and violence, modern, comfortable housing and living conditions for Jews only while Palestinians are denied basic services, killing of Palestinians across the board — activists, journalists, fighters, children and citizens of Israel. Palestinian organizations, even ones that are recognized internationally, have no protection and are subject to closure, arrests and confiscation of their property. | Nowhere in Palestine can Palestinians expect to be safe or to…