(2023-02-18). Keeping Resistance Alive during McCarthyism: Chandler Davis and Academic Freedom at the University of Michigan. juancole.com Alan Wald, Steve Batterson and Peggie Hollingsworth | University of Michigan | — Making Michigan lecture series — Keeping Resistance Alive "In 1954, Chandler Davis was called to testify before the House Committee on Un-American Activities. His fellows on the stand were his colleagues Mark Nickerson and Clement L. Markert, and his student friends Edward …
(2023-02-18). Biden Can't Explain Away the Chaos on the Border. americanthinker.com None of the horrors we're witnessing would be happening if Joe Biden would actually enforce existing U.S. immigration laws.
(2023-02-18). East Palestine, meet Love Canal. americanthinker.com Too bad about all of you 'on the ground' with the wife, kids, and mortgage. Not looking good for aid and comfort from the all-caring federal government you're paying for, is it?>
(2023-02-18). Frozen, and Not from Global Warming. americanthinker.com It's been cold for so long, and it's only early winter. And this is in Florida!
(2023-02-18). Who's doing what in East Palestine? americanthinker.com The official response to the East Palestine disaster has downplayed the seriousness of impacts on the environment and on the residents of the community.
(2023-02-18). With Republicans Like These, Who Needs Democrats? americanthinker.com Why are Republican candidates using leftist tactics — against other Republican candidates?
(2023-02-18). After the earthquake, Syria faces new health concerns. peoplesdispatch.org The earthquake that hit Syria and Turkey on February 6 added to the stress shouldered by health workers and services in Syria, already weakened by sanctions and conflict…
(2023-02-18). Saturday 2/18: Free virtual screening of the film "Jerusalem… the East Side Story" indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…
(2023-02-18). Black Americans Are Responding To Labor Market Weakness By Shifting Up. moguldom.com Looking back at the labor market, the year 2022 saw only one month when more than 1.0 percent of the private labor force was laid off, according to the Harvard Business Review. But early 2023 has been marked by mass layoffs after mass layoffs. But layoffs aren't the only indication of a tight labor market. At …
(2023-02-18). En Ucrania están jugando con la vida de todos. globalizacion.ca Uno de los mayores riesgos existenciales en relación con la actual crisis bélica ruso-ucraniana es una confrontación de la Organización del Tratado del Atlántico Norte (OTAN) contra Rusia, con Ucrania como instrumento para provocar la guerra. | La provocación equivale a…
(2023-02-18). Tesla workers mobilize for a union, company responds with mass firing. workers.org 
Buffalo, New York Tesla workers in the Lackawanna plant near Buffalo launched a campaign for a union on Feb. 14. They seek to be represented by Workers United — the same union that successfully organized the first recognized Starbucks union in the U.S., also in Buffalo. Starbucks Workers United is . . . |
(2023-02-18). [Correspondence] A systematic analysis points in the wrong direction for cervical cancer elimination. thelancet.com In August, 2022, the GBD 2019 Cancer Risk Factors Collaborators published a systematic analysis that identified unsafe sex as the second leading risk factor for cancer in women globally.1 This finding was driven by data on cervical cancer, which is linked to persistent infection with high-risk human papillomaviruses (HPVs) that are transmitted through sexual contact. The authors concluded that reducing exposure to unsafe sex and other modifiable risk factors would reduce the global burden of cancer.
(2023-02-18). German States 'unprecedentedly United' for Wind Power, Seeking 80% Green Electricity by 2030. juancole.com ( Clean Energy Wire ) — The German states have signalled their readiness to expand onshore wind power in the country "in almost unknown unity", economy and climate minister Robert Habeck said. His comments came after he met with representatives of the 16 'Là§nder' to discuss further buildout of renewables. The Green Party minister said …
(2023-02-18). Tipping Is Not a Reward—It's an Insult. independentmediainstitute.org One of the things that new visitors to the United States learn—but often don't understand—is that they are expected to tip nearly every service worker they encounter. The most obvious tipping expectation is at restaurants and bars, where they must gift an additional 18-25 percent of their total bill to their waitstaff or bartender. Taxi …
(2023-02-18). [Correspondence] A systematic analysis points in the wrong direction for cervical cancer elimination — Author's reply. thelancet.com In their Correspondence, Ashley Jackson raises concern about the inclusion of unsafe sex as a behavioural, potentially modifiable risk factor for cervical cancer in the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) 2019 Study1 and the potential negative implications this framing could have on misdirecting policy makers towards ineffective strategies to reduce cervical cancer burden. We appreciate this feedback and the opportunity to clarify our intentions in the published analysis.1…
(2023-02-18). [Correspondence] Afghanistan's health system is under duress, but has not collapsed. thelancet.com Afghanistan's political crisis in August, 2021 triggered economic turmoil and a humanitarian emergency. Widespread hunger threatens the lives of children.1 Media stories relay the dire situation of some medical facilities—mostly hospitals in Kabul and other urban centres—without funds for staff salaries or medicine. However, although there are real challenges, the resilience exhibited by the health system has been largely overlooked.
(2023-02-18). Thursday 3/23: Indigenous Voices on Our Changing Earth. indybay.org
(2023-02-18). Big Ag Newson authorizes salmon-killing measures in executive order. indybay.org "The past several years have been horrible for California's native salmon runs and this spring we were hoping for a reprieve when we might finally see the river flows needed to move baby salmon to the ocean," said John McManus, President of the Golden State Salmon Association (GSSA). "Now Newsom is stepping in to kill our salmon runs, as well as other wildlife that were hoping to catch a break."
(2023-02-18). State Senator David Min Introduces Bill to Ban Offshore Drilling in California Waters. indybay.org Senator Dave Min announced the introduction of SB 559, legislation that would end offshore oil drilling under existing leases in California state waters.
(2023-02-18). Fighting racism to build a mighty movement. workers.org 
Based on a talk given at the Feb. 5 webinar "Global Class War: Lessons from Sam Marcy for workers struggles today." Go to youtu.be/5Arb33Q8SN0 to view the webinar. Sam Marcy said that "the solution of the national question may determine the destiny of the working class in the struggle against . . . |
(2023-02-18). International Solidarity Action In Tokyo To Free Mumia Abu-Jamal Blocked By Police. indybay.org Hoshino Defense Committee, Osaka Defense Committee and Doro-Chiba the railway workers union went to the US embassy to deliver a statement of soldiarity for the freedom of Mumia Abu-Jamal. US embassy officials called on the Japanese police to block the statement from being delivered and mobilized the Tokyo police.
(2023-02-18). Chinese enterprise launches hydrogen-powered bicycle. ecns.cn A prototype of an innovative folding hydrogen-powered bicycle has officially rolled off the production line in the city of Changzhou, east China's Jiangsu Province, according to its developer on Friday.
(2023-02-18). China's AG600 amphibious aircraft expected to enter market in 2025. ecns.cn 17 (Xinhua) — China's indigenously-developed AG600 large amphibious aircraft is expected to enter the market in 2025, according to the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC).
(2023-02-18). China's top banking regulator fines 5 banks over irregularities. ecns.cn Five financial institutions were fined a total of 387.9 million yuan (about 56.5 million U.S. dollars) for irregularities in their businesses, China's top banking regulator said on Friday.
(2023-02-18). China to contribute around 1/3 of growth. ecns.cn China will likely become the largest contributor to global growth in 2023 as the nation expects its consumption-led rebound to help boost economic activity in other economies, according to an official at the International Monetary Fund.
(2023-02-18). IOMed to provide a new platform for peaceful settlement of international disputes: Chinese FM. ecns.cn The IOMed will be an inter-governmental, treaty-based international legal organization established through consultations among all parties, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin said at the press conference on Friday.
(2023-02-18). Boao Forum for Asia to hold annual conference in late March. ecns.cn The Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) will hold its annual conference from March 28 to 31 in Boao, a coastal town in China's island province of Hainan, according to the official website of the forum.
(2023-02-18). China's 'panda papa' Hu Jinchu dies at 94. ecns.cn China's pioneer in ecological and biological research of giant pandas, Professor Hu Jinchu, also known affectionately as the "panda papa," died of illness at 94 on Thursday night.
(2023-02-18). Singaporean FM to visit China. ecns.cn Singaporean Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan will visit China from Feb. 19 to 21 at the invitation of Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin announced Friday.
(2023-02-18). Iranian president says China visit 'successful'. ecns.cn Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi on Thursday described his state visit to China as "very successful and fruitful."
(2023-02-18). Chinese satellites deployed for Turkish earthquake relief. ecns.cn China has deployed several satellites to capture images of the quake-hit areas in Türkiye, helping the country to analyze the disaster situation and allocate relief resources more effectively.
(2023-02-18). Senior diplomat calls for sound, stable development of China-Germany relations. ecns.cn A senior Chinese diplomat said here on Friday that China is willing to enhance communication and deepen understanding with Germany to promote the sound and stable development of China-Germany relations and improve global governance.
(2023-02-18). China to expand mutually beneficial cooperation with Germany: senior diplomat. ecns.cn China is ready to fully restart exchanges with Germany and Europe in various fields, expand mutually beneficial cooperation and enhance mutual understanding, a senior Chinese diplomat said here on Friday.
(2023-02-18). Visa-waiver agreement between China, Maldives takes effect. ecns.cn The visa-waiver agreement between China and Maldives has taken effect, according to Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Friday.
(2023-02-18). China rolls out registration-based IPO system across the board. ecns.cn China has officially rolled out the across-the-board registration-based initial public offering (IPO) system with relevant rules coming into effect on Friday, according to the country's securities regulator.
(2023-02-18). China, Vietnam vow to bolster economic cooperation. ecns.cn A conference was held between China's Yunnan provincial department of commerce and the Vietnam Trade Promotion Agency under the Ministry of Industry and Trade on Friday to strengthen cooperation in a wide range of economic, investment and trade issues.
(2023-02-18). China rolls out registration-based IPO system across the board in milestone reform. ecns.cn China has officially rolled out its across-the-board registration-based initial public offering (IPO) system, with relevant rules coming into effect on Friday, according to the country's securities regulator.
(2023-02-18). Xi Jinping delivers speech at meeting of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee on COVID-19 prevention and control work. ecns.cn The Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee held a meeting on Feb. 16 to hear a report on the recent COVID-19 prevention and control work. Xi Jinping, general secretary of the CPC Central Committee, presided over the meeting and delivered an important speech.
(2023-02-18). Chinese envoy urges NATO to contribute positively to world peace, stability. ecns.cn China's permanent representative to the United Nations, Zhang Jun, said on Friday that NATO should contribute positively to world peace and stability, instead of merely being a troublemaker.
(2023-02-18). Vice premier Hu Chunhua inspects spring farming. ecns.cn Vice Premier Hu Chunhua has called for a good job to be done in spring farming, with good preparations made on ploughing and sowing, to lay a solid foundation for the year's grain production.
(2023-02-18). Boy rescued 260 hours after Türkiye earthquake. ecns.cn A 12-year-old boy is rescued from the debris of a collapsed building, 260 hours after deadly earthquakes struck Hatay, Türkiye, Feb. 17, 2023.
(2023-02-18). Made-in-Chengdu relief supplies sent to aid Syria. ecns.cn On Thursday, a truck carrying 200 disaster relief tents and 200 sets of thickened down sleeping bags sped out of Dacheng Industrial Park in Qingbaijiang District of Chengdu, capital of China's Sichuan Province.
(2023-02-18). China rolls out registration-based IPO system across the board in milestone reform. ecns.cn China has officially rolled out its across-the-board registration-based initial public offering (IPO) system, with relevant rules coming into effect on Friday, according to the country's securities regulator.
(2023-02-18). Xi Jinping delivers speech at meeting of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee on COVID-19 prevention and control work. ecns.cn The Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee held a meeting on Feb. 16 to hear a report on the recent COVID-19 prevention and control work. Xi Jinping, general secretary of the CPC Central Committee, presided over the meeting and delivered an important speech.
(2023-02-18). Chinese envoy urges NATO to contribute positively to world peace, stability. ecns.cn China's permanent representative to the United Nations, Zhang Jun, said on Friday that NATO should contribute positively to world peace and stability, instead of merely being a troublemaker.
(2023-02-18). Vice premier Hu Chunhua inspects spring farming. ecns.cn Vice Premier Hu Chunhua has called for a good job to be done in spring farming, with good preparations made on ploughing and sowing, to lay a solid foundation for the year's grain production.
(2023-02-18). Boy rescued 260 hours after Türkiye earthquake. ecns.cn A 12-year-old boy is rescued from the debris of a collapsed building, 260 hours after deadly earthquakes struck Hatay, Türkiye, Feb. 17, 2023.
(2023-02-18). Made-in-Chengdu relief supplies sent to aid Syria. ecns.cn On Thursday, a truck carrying 200 disaster relief tents and 200 sets of thickened down sleeping bags sped out of Dacheng Industrial Park in Qingbaijiang District of Chengdu, capital of China's Sichuan Province.
(2023-02-18). Camel races kick off in China's Inner Mongolia. ecns.cn Hundreds of camels with jockeys on their backs have competed in a series of races at minus 20 degrees Celsius in Hulun Buir City, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region.
(2023-02-18). Insights | UN expert believes a strong recovery in China's tourism. ecns.cn Sandra Carvao, expert from the United Nations World Tourism Organization, thinks that China has an immense youth population eager to travel and middle class with capacity to do it. The future development of mountain tourism and wellness tourism in China is promising, hence a strong recovery in China's tourism.
(2023-02-18). 'Sera Bengqin Festival' celebrated ahead of Tibetan New Year. ecns.cn Tibetan Buddhism believers gathered at the Sera Monastery in Lhasa, capital of southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region on Friday, to celebrate a traditional religious festival ahead of the Tibetan New Year.
(2023-02-18). 58 ancient tombs discovered in Shanxi. ecns.cn A total of 58 tombs of the Tang Dynasty (618-907) have been discovered at a cemetery site in Datong City, north China's Shanxi Province, announced by Shanxi Provincial Institute of Archaeology on Friday.
(2023-02-18). [World Report] Poland bans energy drinks for under 18s. thelancet.com The ban has been welcomed by physicians, who have seen the adverse health effects. Ed Holt reports.
(2023-02-18). The World Wants to Be Deceived. dissidentvoice.org My title comes from a 19th century author whose name does not matter nor would it mean much if I mentioned him. It's an old truth that has not changed a bit over the centuries. I think, however, it would be more linguistically accurate to say that most people want to be deceived, for the …
(2023-02-18). Minnesota activists demand U.S. take Cuba off the 'State Sponsor of Terrorism' list. fightbacknews.org Minneapolis, MN – On February 14, 20 people rallied at the office of Senator Klobuchar in the pouring rain. The action was a part of the ongoing campaign for the month of February, demanding that President Biden to take Cuba off the State Sponsor of Terrorism (SSOT) list. The rally's objective was to send a Valentine's message to Klobuchar from the WAMM Solidarity Committee of the Americas (SCOTA) and other Cuba solidarity activists. | The crowd held signs and a banner while they chanted "Hands off Cuba" and "Cuba si! Bloqueo no." As a special visual sign, people held large Valentines that showed the message "Tak…
(2023-02-18). Terrorismo económico contra los Nord Stream. globalizacion.ca Los verdaderos motivos y el culpable principal de la voladura de los gasoductos Nord Stream han salido a flote tras las investigaciones y los irrefutables hechos que señalan directamente a Estados Unidos como el ideólogo y ejecutor de la acción…
(2023-02-18). Greenpeace occupation of Shell Oil Platform Ends with no Arrests. indybay.org Shell Oil wants US$130,000 for the use of their drilling platform by Greenpeace: | Press release includes occupation timeline.
(2023-02-18). Sat. March 18 — National March on Washington — On the 20th anniversary of the US invasion of Iraq. iacenter.org No War in Ukraine! No to NATO! No Weapons, No Money for the Ukraine War Coinciding with the 20th anniversary weekend of the criminal U.S.-invasion of Iraq a major set of actions including a demonstration at the White House in Washington, D.C. on Saturday March 18 demanding "Peace in Ukraine — Say NO to Endless U.S. Wars" and "Fund People's Needs, Not the War Machine." Since 2003, the U.S. has engaged in sanctions (economic war) on more than 40 countries. These targets of U.S. economic warfare include the people of Cuba, Zimbabwe, Venezuela, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Iran and many other nations. Even in the wake of…
(2023-02-18). 'American dream' under capitalism is a mirage. workers.org 
Based on a talk given at the Feb. 5 webinar "Global Class War: Lessons from Sam Marcy for workers struggles today." Go to youtu.be/5Arb33Q8SN0 to view the webinar. As capitalism reaches its breaking point, more and more people are realizing that the so-called American dream they've been sold their whole . . . |
(2023-02-18). [World Report] Development issues driving violent extremism. thelancet.com The UN Development Programme calls for a shift to prevention of violent extremism in Africa. John Zarocostas reports from Geneva.
(2023-02-18). [Correspondence] Cautionary tales from the UK for the health reform in Singapore. thelancet.com The 2022 White Paper on Healthier Singapore1 provides an ambitious reorientation of the health system towards population health to overcome its fragmentation and respond to its rapidly ageing population.2 The plan is well aligned with the renewed vision of WHO3 regarding primary health care in that it aims for the development of long-standing productive relationships between the population and primary care professionals through individualised health plans that are supported by community partners and enabled by information technology, workforce, and financial arrangements, including a capitation-based model.
(2023-02-18). El impagable favor de Biden a la teoría económica. globalizacion.ca Durante muchas décadas la inmensa mayoría de los dirigentes políticos de las grandes potencias han repetido una misma cantinela inspirada por los economistas convencionales: el proteccionismo es malo y lo mejor es que los países abran de par en par…
(2023-02-18). [World Report] Turkish health workers speak out on earthquake. thelancet.com Doctors have told The Lancet of the health impacts of, and inadequate preparation for, the earthquake which has killed more than 33‚Äà000 people. Kaya Genc reports from Istanbul.
(2023-02-18). Cal-OSHA, Amazon & The Corporate Capture Of California Agencies with Whistleblower David. indybay.org David Gass, a health and safety advocate and whistleblower at Amazon in the Central Valley talks about the fight to protect health and safety of the workers at Amazon and how Cal-OSHA under Governor Brown and Department of Industrial Relations Director Christine Baker conspired to cover-up serious health and safety problems at Bezo's Amazon warehouse. | Present governor Gavin Newsom also allowed the corrupt Christine Baker to join the California Fraud Assessment Commission representing employers. The Democratic Party controlled legislature refused to call for her removal and also refused to hold any hearings abou…
(2023-02-18). Angela Davis Speaks For The Freedom of Mumia & ILWU Local 10 Stop Work Action To Free Him. indybay.org Angela Davis spoke out for the freedom of Mumia Abu-Jamal and also for ILWU Local 10 which is having a stop work meeting on 2/16/23 with a rally from their union hall to Harry Bridges Plaza to support the freedom of Mumia Abu-Jamal…
(2023-02-18). ILWU Local 10 Stops Work & Rallies For Mumia With Tyre Nichols Family In San Francisco. indybay.org ILWU Local 10 held a stop work action and held a march and rally to demand the freedom of Mumia Abu-Jamal. The family of Tyre Nichols also attended and spoke out.
(2023-02-18). International Longshore & Warehouse Union (ILWU) March and Rally to Free Mumia. indybay.org Hundreds of ILWU members and supporters demand freedom for Mumia Abu-Jamal as part of ongoing campaign…
(2023-02-18). San Mateo County as Vulnerable to Police Violence as Memphis. indybay.org February 11 near downtown Menlo Park, California in the San Francisco Bay Area. Protesters rallied for justice for Tyre Nichols and said the same police tactics are used here.
(2023-02-18). Interview with family and supporters of Kamau Sadiki. workers.org 
In 1999, the FBI threatened Kamau Sadiki with life in prison, if he did not assist in their attempt to recapture Assata Shakur. Shakur was a U.S. political exile living in Cuba and the mother of Kakuya Shakur, one of Kamau's daughters. When Kamau refused to betray his principles and . . . |
(2023-02-18). Heroes honored on Flint Sit-down anniversary. workers.org 
February 11 was the 86th anniversary of one of the most significant events in U.S. labor history: the victory of the Flint Sit-down Strike. On that day in 1937, after a 44-day occupation of key plants, General Motors did what it said it would never do: The company recognized the . . . |
(2023-02-18). [World Report] Warnings over potential collapse of Chilean health system. thelancet.com A judicial ruling could cause the collapse of the private health sector, with devastating effects on the public health system. Mat Youkee reports from Santiago.
(2023-02-18). Mapping Faultlines: The planning, execution, and aftermath of Nord Stream sabotage. peoplesdispatch.org In this episode of Mapping Faultlines, NewsClick's Prabir Purkayastha explains the details of the sabotage of the Nord Stream pipelines as revealed by journalist Seymour Hersh. He also talks about how benefited from this sabotahe…
(2023-02-18). Mayo Clinic Minute: Heart disease in African American women. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Heart disease is the No. 1 cause of death in women in the U.S. And African American women have an even higher risk of dying from heart disease ‚Äï and at a younger age ‚Äï than white women, according to the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute. In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Dr. LaPrincess Brewer, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist, says this serious issue is compounded by the fact that many African American women are not…
(2023-02-18). Mayo Clinic Minute: What to do when sick with norovirus or 'stomach flu'. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org If you went out for the evening and woke up with a sudden bad stomach, chances are you might be experiencing viral gastroenteritis. That's the broad term for an infection in the intestines. Some call it "stomach flu." Gastroenteritis can be brought on by norovirus — a highly contagious viral infection most often spread through person-to-person contact or contaminated food or water, or by touching contaminated surfaces. It can be quite severe for some people, but for…
(2023-02-18). Consumer Health: Reduce your risk of the 4 most common cancers. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org February is National Cancer Prevention Month, which makes this a good time to learn what you can do to reduce your risk of the top four most common cancers diagnosed in the U.S. One in 2 men and 1 in 3 women in the U.S. will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime, according to the American Cancer Society. The most common types of cancer diagnosed in the U.S. are skin cancer, breast cancer, prostate…
(2023-02-18). Science Saturday: Can AI-enhanced heart screening address health disparities? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Clinicians and researchers around the world are combining artificial intelligence, known as AI, with health care to help identify patients at greater risk of cardiovascular diseases, such as stroke and heart failure. However, as use of these AI-enhanced tools grows, researchers at Mayo Clinic are asking, "Do these tools work reliably for people of color?" and "Are they accessible in community health care settings?" "AI-based health interventions are frequently developed and deployed without race-specific data analysis or…
(2023-02-18). Mayo Clinic Minute: Learn about advances in cataract surgery. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Cataracts are one of the most common eye conditions in the world. Chances are most people are going to develop cataracts at some point in their lives. Thanks to advances in cataract surgery, Dr. Dave Patel, a Mayo Clinic ophthalmologist, says many patients are able to say goodbye to their cataracts and reduce or eliminate their need for glasses. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute www.youtube.com/watch?v=zLdagXOdlI8 Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (1: 10) is in the downloads at the end of the…
(2023-02-18). MEDIA ADVISORY: Mayo physician creates industry runway for students of color. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org MEDIA ADVISORY: Mayo physician creates industry runway for students of color February is Black History Month, and Dr. Alyx Porter, a neuro-oncologist at Mayo Clinic in Arizona, is committed to increasing diversity in medicine. There are less than five black women practicing neuro oncology in the U.S., and Dr. Porter is one of them. She formed the nonprofit ElevateMeD along with her husband to provide scholarships and support to medical students from backgrounds underrepresented in…
(2023-02-18). Mayo Clinic Minute: What is cardiogenic shock? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Cardiogenic shock is a condition where the heart is too weak to pump blood and oxygen to the brain and organs. Fatal if not treated immediately, the condition affects approximately 50,000 people in the U.S. Dr. Parag Patel, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist, explains what cardiogenic shock is and how it's treated. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute www.youtube.com/watch?v=u0sTu9uIbSQ Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (0: 56) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: "Mayo Clinic…
(2023-02-18). Mushrooms make healthy meal magic. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Mushrooms can be found in so many dishes, from omelets to stir-fries, that they're often overlooked. But mushrooms not only are versatile, they also provide a variety of health benefits ranging from brain health to cancer prevention. They're naturally low in sodium and fat, two things that can affect heart health by raising blood pressure. There are more health-related reasons for eating these almost-magical fungi, including: Cancer preventionResearchers have found that incorporating any variety of…
(2023-02-18). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Are over-the-counter hearing devices a fit for you? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I've heard about the new over-the-counter hearing devices, but I'm not sure if they'll work for me. What do I need to know? And what should I consider as I make my decision? ANSWER: Hearing loss can be a significant quality of life issue for people. There are certainly many benefits to visiting with an audiology practice or specialist. People with moderate hearing loss are good candidates for hearing aids bought over the counter…
(2023-02-18). Minimally invasive, robotic spine surgery helps man with lower back pain. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Employer-sponsored benefit brought him to Mayo Clinic For James "Sonny" Rivera, his back was so painful that walking more than 200 yards or even standing was impossible at times. Over the years, the 58-year-old Fort Dodge, Iowa, man experienced lower back pain that continued to increase in intensity. "The pain got so extreme that it limited the time I could be on my feet," Sonny says. After a 2021 ATV accident, Sonny's back pain became…
(2023-02-18). Mayo study uses electronic health record data to assess metformin failure risk, optimize care. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org A recent Mayo Clinic study published in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism has found that using machine learning and electronic health record (EHR) data can help pinpoint patients with Type 2 diabetes who are at high-risk of experiencing metformin failure. Metformin is a widely used medication for treating diabetes; however, it is not always effective in controlling blood sugar levels. Although it is the first line of therapy used for treatment, metformin has…
(2023-02-18). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Are energy drinks a healthy option? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My husband has swapped out his regular morning coffee for an energy drink. Are these healthy options for getting his daily dose of caffeine? Do energy drinks have more caffeine than regular coffee? And how much caffeine is too much? ANSWER: People love their caffeine, whether it's coffee, tea, soda or energy drinks like your husband. It's the most common stimulant in the world, and about 90% of all adults consume caffeine in some…
(2023-02-18). Mayo Clinic Minute: Success in reducing heart disease deaths, except for young women. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Cardiovascular disease is still the No. 1 killer in the world. The good news is that, generally, the numbers are getting better, with one surprising exception. In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Dr. Sharonne N. Hayes, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist, discusses how treatment bias for younger women may be a contributing factor. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/b5XjmSOeeBI Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 02) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please "Courtesy: Mayo Clinic…
(2023-02-18). Do you know who to talk to about your child's routine vaccinations? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), routine vaccinations for kindergarten in the U.S. fell to 93% during the 2021-2022 school year. That's the second year in a row routine vaccination rates decreased. The vaccines help prevent potentially fatal or severe illnesses, including diphtheria, measles, mumps, rubella, polio, tetanus, whooping cough (pertussis) and others. The CDC says there are several reasons for the decline, including the possibility that misinformation about COVID-19 vaccines may have played…
(2023-02-18). MEDIA ADVISORY: Mayo physician seeks to help young adults with congenital heart failure before it's too late. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org February is American Heart Month, and a largely unaddressed condition affecting thousands of young people is at the center of a Mayo Clinic cardiologist's practice. Dr. Luke Burchill is the link between what young adults with congenital heart disease need to survive and thrive. Did you know a whopping 40,000 babies each year are born with congenital heart disease in the U.S.? But many of those same babies survive, only to unnecessarily risk premature death…
(2023-02-18). Mayo Clinic Minute: Is salt sneaking into your diet? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Too much salt is not good for your health. This is especially true for people who have high blood pressure. Cutting back on how much you reach for the saltshaker is a good start. Dr. Regis Fernandes, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist, says beware of other places salt may be hiding. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute www.youtube.com/watch?v=HSA14AWD6Io Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (1: 01) is in the downloads at the end of…
(2023-02-18). Share your love this Valentine's Day by giving blood. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org What better way to celebrate Valentine's Day than by giving the gift of life? Every year on Feb. 14, National Donor Day is dedicated to spreading awareness about organ, eye and tissue donation. One way to celebrate, that will have an impact on your community, is by donating blood at your local blood donor center. Dr. Justin Juskewitch, associate medical director of the Blood Donor Center at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, says the need…
(2023-02-18). On pins and needles: Just what is dry needling? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org You may have heard of a treatment called dry needling and wondered what it is or if it's right for you. While the name of the procedure may sound intimidating, dry needling is an accessible and commonly offered therapy for people with muscle, ligament or tendon pain. Dry needling basics During a dry needling treatment, one or more thin, monofilament needles are inserted into a muscle trigger point. A trigger point is a local band…
(2023-02-18). Mayo Clinic Health System in Austin redesignated a level 4 trauma hospital. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org AUSTIN, Minn. ‚Äï The Minnesota Department of Health has redesignated Mayo Clinic Health System in Austin as a level 4 trauma hospital. The recertification process included an outside review of the hospital's resources and capabilities to care for trauma patients. To qualify for level 4 designation, the trauma hospital must have an established trauma program within its facility that meets the required criteria set forth by the state and a site visit that focuses on…
(2023-02-18). Mayo Clinic to begin offering early ECMO to certain cardiac arrest patients. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Only about 8% of patients who have sudden cardiac arrest outside of a hospital survive. That rate is even lower for certain patients who don't respond to defibrillation. A new service being launched this month by Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, is hoping to improve outcomes and save more lives by getting patients faster access to potentially life-saving equipment. Watch: Mayo Clinic to begin offering early ECMO to certain cardiac arrest patients youtu.be/HJPNae9njUw Journalists: Broadcast-quality…
(2023-02-18). Struggle continues as workers win union at Remedy House café. workers.org 
Buffalo, New York Workers at the Remedy House café in Buffalo won voluntary recognition of their newly formed union Feb. 8 after two days of picketing. They had gone on strike after owners Andrew Trautman and Justin Smith fired their lead organizer, Meghan Sullivan, while she was delivering a letter . . . |
(2023-02-18). Sunday 2/19: "Reparatory Justice: Together We Rise": SJ Vigil for Japanese American Imprisonment WW2. indybay.org San Jose Buddhist Church | 632 N. Fifth Street | San Jose CA 95112 US…
(2023-02-18). Wednesday 3/15: Oakland Privacy: Fighting Against the Surveillance State. indybay.org Please email contact@oaklandprivacy.org a few days before the meeting to get up-to-date location information or obtain Zoom meeting access info…
(2023-02-18). Sydneysiders rally against the erosion of public housing. greenleft.org.au The housing crisis is being driven by many factors. But, as Paul Gregoire argues, successive NSW government policy not to build new public housing and to allow old stock to deteriorate and sell it off is worsening the problem.
(2023-02-18). Daily Round-up | China calls for end to Iran sanctions, restoring nuclear deal & other stories. peoplesdispatch.org In today's episode, we bring you stories of talks between Iran and China, the global campaign to free Mumia Abu-Jamal, a new agreement between Venezuela and Colombia, and a warning strike by airport workers in Germany…
(2023-02-18). Stopping cholera in Malawi: firefighting measures are not enough. peoplesdispatch.org As Malawi continues to face a rampant cholera outbreak, local activists call for long-term investment in the health system and more health workers to complement short-term solutions…
(2023-02-18). Three Tribes File New Lawsuit Challenging Thacker Pass Lithium Mine. indybay.org Late yesterday, three Native American Tribes — the Reno-Sparks Indian Colony, Burns Paiute Tribe, and Summit Lake Paiute Tribe — launched a major new lawsuit against the Thacker Pass lithium mine. | This new case contains major allegations that were not heard in the prior court case, and may be a significant roadblock for the mine.
(2023-02-18). Letter to Tim Cook, Other Ultra-rich CEOs and Hedge Fund Titans. dissidentvoice.org The victims of the devastating 7.8-magnitude earthquake in Turkey and Syria need your help now. The surviving families and children and those rescued alive from the rubble are in serious danger in affected wintertime impoverished regions. Refugees in other places fleeing their war-torn homelands are also suffering. International aid agencies are grossly insufficient for these …
(2023-02-18). Perú y nuestros otros mundos: ´Lucha Indígena ª Febr2023. indybay.org Perú y nuestros otros mundos: ´Lucha Indígena ª | Hablan lxs que siempre lucharán! | Febrero 2023…
(2023-02-18). Sunday 2/19: Livestream: Bigger, More Revolutionary and More Participatory Than Ever! indybay.org Revolution Books | 2444 Durant Avenue ,Berkeley…
(2023-02-18). [Comment] Offline: What are universities for? thelancet.com Some years ago, I was privileged to join the council of a UK research-intensive university. Among the papers circulated before each meeting was an appendix listing the grants won by university faculty. The order of departments and individuals was governed by the size of the grant. Medicine always came first. Arts and humanities last. This league table was a reflection of the importance attached to each discipline by the university's leaders. Worse, instead of discussing the academic content of the university's work, our meetings focused on budgets, buildings, and the outcomes of the Vice-Chancellor's lavish trave…
(2023-02-18). Georgia: NATO-linked training school conducts airborne exercise. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Georgian Ministry of DefenseFebruary 17, 2023 The rangers completed the parachute course In Bolnisi, at the Parachute Training School of the Special Purpose Training Center [an] initial parachute training program was completed with demonstration elements. Rangers of the Special Operations Forces of the Defense Forces passed the training program. The three-week training consisted of theoretical …
(2023-02-18). NATO chief compares Georgia to Syria, Crimea, Ukraine. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Rustavi2February 17, 2023 We will continue to work closely with partners like Georgia. Such a statement made today the NATO Secretary General According to the Jens Stoltenberg, "the message to the people of Georgia is that the war in Ukraine is part of a pattern, a pattern that actually started with the invasion of Georgia". …
(2023-02-18). State Department slams Georgian MPs for exposing Western infiltration. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com The MessengerFebruary 17, 2023 Ned Price Says 'People's Power' Initiated Draft Law Threatens Georgia's Euro-Atlantic Integration A group of deputies who left the 'Georgian Dream' initiated a bill in the parliament "on the transparency of foreign influence" according to which, the sources of income of politicians, NGOs and media should be transparent to the public. …
(2023-02-18). Top NATO military commander hosts Georgian DM at his private residence. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Georgian Ministry of DefenseFebruary 16, 2023 Within the framework of his visit to Brussels, Defense Minister General Christopher Cavoli was hosted at his private residence Georgian Defense Minister Juansher Burchuladze continues his visit to Brussels. After the meeting of the Ukrainian defense contact group (the so-called Ramstein format), which was held at the NATO headquarters, …
(2023-02-18). Israeli Company Caught Manipulating At Least 33 Elections, Red Cross Caught & Is There More To Ohio? thelastamericanvagabond.com Welcome to The Daily Wrap Up, a concise show dedicated to bringing you the most relevant independent news, as we see it, from the last 24 hours (2/17/23). As always, take the information discussed in the video below and research it for yourself, and come to your own conclusions. Anyone telling you what the truth
(2023-02-18). Stumbling into world war and Ukraine War. indybay.org We are on a slippery slope that could end in a world war and a nuclear apocalypse. And it is also clear that for going to war, the West would have to sacrifice those "values" that have so far been used to justify war, first and foremost freedom of speech and democracy. For such a step into the abyss could hardly be made palatable to the population, even with continued propaganda.
(2023-02-18). Second Week of the Educational Campaign: Over 30 years — pre-Oslo Prisoners. samidoun.net 
"Deans of prisoners" is a term used by the Palestinian people for those who have been imprisoned by the Zionist occupation for more than 20 years continuously. Over the years, many Palestinian prisoners were liberated through prisoner exchange deals or other forms of political concession, such as those released in 1995 after the Oslo Accords; …
(2023-02-18). Saturday 3/4: Night of Ideas. indybay.org San Francisco Main Library | 100 Larkin St | San Francisco, CA 94102…
(2023-02-18). Friday 2/24: War in Ukraine: One Year On. indybay.org San José Peace & Justice Center | 48 South 7th Street | San José, CA 95112…
(2023-02-18). Saturday 3/18: Summer Camp Board Game Festival. indybay.org Inside the Capitola Mall near the food court.
(2023-02-18). Saturday 3/11: Teddy Bear Clinic. indybay.org Inside the Capitola Mall near the food court.
(2023-02-18). Saturday 2/18: Help Mail slingshot issue #137 – Day 1 of 2. indybay.org Long Haul Infoshop – 3124 Shattuck Ave Berkeley – corner of Woolsey and Shattuck – 2 blocks from Ashby BART…
(2023-02-18). Sunday 2/19: Help Mail slingshot issue #137 – Day 2 of 2. indybay.org Long Haul Infoshop – 3124 Shattuck Ave Berkeley – corner of Woolsey and Shattuck – 2 blocks from Ashby BART…
(2023-02-18). Desde Turquía: Diario de salud y amor de un médico colaborador cubano. cubadebate.cu Historias de amor y de salud contada por un galeno que día a día lucha por arrebatarle a la muerte, el alma de un pueblo que cree haber echado su suerte.
(2023-02-18). Canadá informa que enviará buques militares a Haití para ayudar a "hacer frente a la violencia" cubadebate.cu El primer ministro de Canadá, Justin Trudeau, anunció este viernes que en las próximas semanas su país enviará dos buques de la Armada a Haití para recoger información de inteligencia que permita hacer frente a la violencia de las pandillas en el país caribeño. Trudeau hizo su anuncio durante la reunión de jefes de Gobierno de la Comunidad del Caribe.
(2023-02-18). Las 3 del día: La situación energética y los acontecimientos internacionales más relevantes de la semana (+ Podcast). cubadebate.cu Bienvenidos a este resumen noticioso de viernes aquí en "Las Tres del día". Hoy Karina y Claudia nos traen un podcast cargado de las informaciones más relevantes de los últimos días. Esta semana han sido noticia la Feria internacional del Libro de la Habana, problemas con la conexión, encuentros de los candidatos a la ANPP con la población y otras informaciones. Quédese con nosotros.
(2023-02-18). Seis décadas de la Aduana General de la República: Hacia un servicio moderno, seguro, ágil y transparente (+ Video). cubadebate.cu La Aduana General de la República cumplió 60 años este 5 de febrero. Para dialogar sobre lo alcanzado en estas décadas y sobre la composición, transformaciones, resultados y desafíos de la institución, la Mesa Redonda contó este viernes con la presencia de algunos de sus funcionarios.
(2023-02-18). Justicia francesa sentenció a tres ultraderechistas por complot para matar a Macron. cubadebate.cu La justicia francesa condenó este viernes a tres hombres a penas de prisión firme de entre uno y tres años por querer atentar contra el presidente Emmanuel Macron en 2018. El tribunal correccional de París estimó que existían "preparativos" vinculados con un proyecto de asesinato del jefe de Estado.
(2023-02-18). Help keep the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre's doors open. greenleft.org.au The Asylum Seeker Resource Centre is facing the terrible prospect of having to close its doors in six weeks due to funding shortages caused by cost-of-living pressures impacting on donors. Sue Bolton reports.
(2023-02-18). Denuncian posible fraude en voto en el exterior en El Salvador. telesurtv.net La denuncia la encabeza el partido de izquierda Frente Farabundo Martí para la Liberación Nacional (FMLN) ante los planes del Gobierno de Nayib Bukele para 2024.
(2023-02-18). Reportan seis muertos por tiroteo en Misisipi, EE.UU. telesurtv.net El principal sospechoso de la matanza fue detenido, aseguraron las autoridades.
(2023-02-18). Regresan a Venezuela brigadistas tras cumplir misión en Türkiye. telesurtv.net El contingente fue recibido por el ministro de Exteriores y por el embajador de Türkiye, Ayudan Karamanolu.
(2023-02-18). Canadá anuncia el envío de buques militares a Haití. telesurtv.net Durante cumbre de Caricom, premier Justin Trudeau precisó que la decisión se tomó "en respuesta a la solicitud de ayuda de Haití".
(2023-02-18). Colombia y Ecuador elevan vigilancia fronteriza a narcotráfico. telesurtv.net Más militares patrullan a ambos lados de la frontera para frenar el crimen organizado y en especial el narcotráfico.
(2023-02-18). Congreso de Perú debate otra denuncia contra Pedro Castillo. telesurtv.net Se le acusa de presuntos delitos de organización criminal agravada, tráfico de influencias agravado y cómplice del delito contra la administración pública.
(2023-02-18). Presidentes de Rusia y Belarús examinan cooperación estratégica. telesurtv.net Putin y Lukashenko se reúnen este viernes en Moscú. Abordan el espectro de sus relaciones bilaterales, la integración económica, la defensa y otros temas.
(2023-02-18). Aumenta en 41% el registro de agresores por violencia en México. telesurtv.net El 95 por ciento de los agresores contra las mujeres son hombres y la violencia que más se denuncia es la psicológica.
(2023-02-18). México consultará si entrega presidencia de Alianza del Pacífico a Perú. telesurtv.net Desde el 7 de diciembre las fuerzas de seguridad peruanas han reprimido, dejando un saldo de más de 60 muertos.
(2023-02-18). Trabajadores del Museo Británico mantienen huelga por mejores salarios. telesurtv.net El museo ofreció una subida salarial del 4 por ciento, que el personal consideró insuficiente ante una inflación de 10,1 por ciento.
(2023-02-18). Aprueban acusación constitucional contra Pedro Castillo en Perú. telesurtv.net La iniciativa fue aprobada con 59 votos a favor, 23 en contra y tres abstenciones.
(2023-02-18). Manifestantes irrumpen en sede del Parlamento de Surinam. telesurtv.net Los manifestantes también exigieron la renuncia del presidente Chan Santokhi en rechazo a la decisión de la eliminación de subsidios.
(2023-02-18). Aumenta a 39.672 la cifra de muertos por terremotos en Türkiye. telesurtv.net Unos 82.000 edificios terminaron devastados, al borde del colapso o con daño severo por los terremotos.
(2023-02-18). Rechazan medidas de Israel en Cisjordania. telesurtv.net El comunicado asegura que las medidas unilaterales constituyen graves violaciones del derecho internacional.
(2023-02-18). Rescatan a un hombre 278 horas después de terremotos en Türkiye. twitter.com El hombre de 45 años fue hallado bajo los escombros de la ciudad de Hatay.
(2023-02-18). 53 muertos por ataque terrorista del Estado Islámico en Siria. telesurtv.net Segun reportes de las autoridades locales de salud, en el ataque fallecieron un total de 46 civiles y siete soldados.
(2023-02-18). Nueva masacre deja tres muertos en el Valle del Cauca, Colombia. telesurtv.net La Defensoría del Pueblo condenó el asesinato de los tres jóvenes en el Valle del Cauca y expresó su solidaridad con las familias de las víctimas.
(2023-02-18). Congreso de Perú aprueba debatir nuevamente adelanto electoral. telesurtv.net Con 69 votos, el Pleno del Congreso autorizó a la Comisión de Constitución a debatir los futuros proyectos relacionados con el adelanto de elecciones.
(2023-02-18). Suben a nueve los muertos en Nueva Zelanda por ciclón Gabrielle. telesurtv.net El primer ministro de Nueva Zelanda afirmó que los efectos del paso del ciclón Gabrielle se sentirán por bastante tiempo.
(2023-02-18). Ataque terrorista deja al menos siete muertos en Pakistán. telesurtv.net El primer ministro paquistaní condenó el ataque terrorista y agradeció a la Policía y las fuerzas de seguridad por su eficaz acción contra los terroristas.
(2023-02-18). Inicia ejercicio naval conjunto entre Sudáfrica, Rusia y China. telesurtv.net Las maniobras, denominadas Mosi-2, tendrán lugar hasta el 27 de febrero entre la ciudad de Durban y Richards Bay.
(2023-02-18). Alianza oficialista busca unidad de cara a comicios argentinos. telesurtv.net El texto resalta que "una parte fundamental de la estrategia del Frente es reforzar la unidad en la diversidad".
(2023-02-18). Movimiento popular exige renuncia del presidente ecuatoriano. telesurtv.net El Frente de Defensa Petrolero Ecuatoriano señaló que el actual Gobierno puede llevar al país a ser un estado fallido.
(2023-02-18). Culminan tareas de búsqueda y rescate en Siria tras terremoto. telesurtv.net El presidente Bashar Al Asad sirio agradeció a los países que prestaron su ayuda solidaria desde las primeras horas del desastre.
(2023-02-18). Manifiestan indignación por desastre ambiental en Ohio, EE.UU. telesurtv.net Los residentes exigieron respuestas luego de que la compañía Norfolk Southern se negara a enviar representantes.
(2023-02-18). Tuesday 3/7: The Long History of Black Power through One Family's Journey with author Dan Berger. indybay.org The Green Arcade | 1680 Market Street | SF, CA 94110…
(2023-02-18). [Editorial] Responding to the Türkiye—Syria earthquake: what will it take? thelancet.com "Such things have always happened. It's part of destiny's plan." The reaction of Recep Tayyip Erdoƒüan, Türkiye's President, to the devastating earthquakes that struck Türkiye and Syria on Feb 6, betrays a dangerous sense of fatalism, if not an active effort to deflect responsibility. As of Feb 14, the earthquakes have caused more than 35‚Äà000 deaths, and injured many more. As the chances of finding survivors under the rubble diminish, a second catastrophe is looming. The widespread destruction of buildings and infrastructure has left more than a million people homeless in T…
(2023-02-18). Free Mumia & Stop Racist Police Murders! For General Strikes To Stop Racist Terror & Murders. indybay.org The UFCLP calls for mass worker/labor actions including general strikes to Free Mumia Abu-Jamal and racist police terror and murder. We also protest the San Francisco Labor Council bureaucrats who opposed supporting the ILWU Local 10 initiated march and rally. These bureaucrats like the national AFL-CIO leadership continue to support the Democrats and Republicans who support more funding for the police along with their militarization. The AFL-CIO, SEIU, IBT, CWA and other unions continue to allow police in their ranks.
(2023-02-18). US-backed Boluarte regime continues repression as protests spread across north of Peru. wsws.org For the 10th consecutive week, the wave of mass demonstrations and roadblocks across Peru has continued defying brutal repression by the US-backed coup regime of Dina Boluarte.
(2023-02-18). Malaysian workers face intensifying economic and social crisis. wsws.org At the beginning of 2022, food inflation in Malaysia was under 4 percent but rose sharply over the year to reach 7 percent in November, with some food items increasing as much as 40 percent.
(2023-02-18). Turkish worker in Germany helped coordinate rescue and relief. wsws.org "In Antakya, the number of my acquaintances who lost their lives is much higher than the number of survivors."
(2023-02-18). Ground staff take part in 24-hour strike at seven German airports. wsws.org In Frankfurt/Main, Munich, Dortmund, Stuttgart, Hamburg, Hanover and Bremen, air traffic was paralysed on Friday. At the same time, strikes continued by workers in municipal public services in Leipzig and Frankfurt.
(2023-02-18). Alabama man froze to death after police shackled and left his naked body inside a "frigid environment" for hours. wsws.org The family of Anthony "Tony" Mitchell, a 33-year-old white man who was tortured for two weeks inside the Walker County jail before succumbing to his injuries, is suing over a dozen jail staff in connection with the death.
(2023-02-18). Ford agrees to card check procedure to allow UAW to organize new Michigan battery plant. wsws.org In the move towards electrification, Ford and other US automakers are relying on the complicity of the UAW, which has shown it is willing to agree to substandard agreements in exchange for expanding its dues base.
(2023-02-18). Australian union halts Gold-Tweed Coast bus strikes to try to impose sellout deal with Kinetic. wsws.org The TWU's no-strike pledge is an attempt to demobilise and shut down the discontent among bus workers.
(2023-02-18). 1,000 Legal Aid workers in New York City hold walkout in contract struggle. wsws.org Facing staggering workloads and grossly inferior pay, Legal Aid workers in New York City voted overwhelmingly in favor of strike action.
(2023-02-18). Amazon workers protest plans to close Shakopee sorting facility in Minnesota. wsws.org There is anger and opposition among Amazon workers over the impending closure of the Shakopee MSP5 warehouse, expressed in a February 12 protest.
(2023-02-18). Australia: Socialist Alliance NSW election campaign has nothing to do with socialism. wsws.org The pseudo-left party is burying the major issues facing working people, including war and the disastrous "let it rip" COVID policies.
(2023-02-18). The East Palestine rail disaster and the case for workers' power. wsws.org More disasters and more cover-ups are inevitable as long as social decision-making is left in the hands of a tiny capitalist oligarchy.
(2023-02-18). Biden invited to visit Pacific in escalating diplomatic offensive against China. wsws.org Biden's foreshadowed attendance at the Pacific Islands Forum would be the first by a sitting US president and a major step-up in direct US presence in the region.
(2023-02-18). Death toll tops 45,000 in Turkish-Syrian earthquake. wsws.org Amid this preventable social catastrophe, with many thousands of people still under the rubble, the Erdoğan government is seeking to cover up its responsibility and normalize life.
(2023-02-18). Ukraine's Ministry of Internal Affairs forms far-right "stormtrooper" brigades. wsws.org The newly created "stormtrooper" brigades will include the neo-Nazi Azov Battalion and be tasked with "liberating" all of Ukraine from Russian forces.
(2023-02-18). Why the US media is silent on Seymour Hersh's Nord Stream bombing revelations. wsws.org If the US media now joins the Biden administration's silence on the Nord Stream bombings, it is because they too have been exposed by Hersh's revelations.
(2023-02-18). An exhibition in Berlin: German artist George Grosz in the Soviet Union in 1922. wsws.org In the course of his stay in Moscow and Petrograd, Grosz took part in celebrations marking the fifth anniversary of the October Revolution and also attended sessions of the Fourth Congress of the Comintern.
(2023-02-18). Canadian government secretly arrogated new powers to invoke the anti-democratic Emergencies Act. wsws.org Canada's Liberal government secretly "reinterpreted"—in reality rewrote—the Emergencies Act to arrogate authoritarian powers. It did so on the basis of a secret legal opinion that even the Clerk of the Privy Council cautioned was "vulnerable to challenge."
(2023-02-17). William Shakespeare and the politics of the 21st Century. therealnews.com 
(2023-02-17). East Palestine, Ohio: A hell of Wall Street's making. therealnews.com 
It's been nearly two weeks since the catastrophic derailment of a Norfolk Southern train in northeast Ohio thrust the residents of East Palestine and the surrounding area into a non-stop waking nightmare. It will take weeks, months, if not years to appraise the damage of this train derailment on the population, on the rail workers and first responders, and on the environment. While corporate spokespeople and many in the media try to paint this tragedy as some freak accident, we know better… We know better because we have been listening to railroad workers. In this urgent mini-cast, we discuss the nightmar…
(2023-02-17). Striking Spanish doctors suspect a plot to privatize healthcare. therealnews.com 
Every Wednesday since Nov. 2022, over 1,000 healthcare workers in Madrid have staged walkouts in protest of working conditions which they say undermine their ability to provide proper care and threaten patient health. The striking physicians are demanding at least 10 minutes to see each patient in general medicine, and at least 15 minutes for pediatric patients. Deteriorating conditions are certainly linked to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, but doctors also suspect that the state may be intentionally undermining the public healthcare system in order to introduce privatized healthcare. This video is part of…
(2023-02-17). Nikki Haley Announces Presidential Bid: Can She Win? america.cgtn.com 
Nikki Haley, the former U.S. governor of South Carolina, has announced she is running for president in 2024 as a Republican primary candidate. She previously served as the U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations. The 51-year-old Haley will challenge her former boss President Donald Trump, who is 76. …
(2023-02-17). China, Iran and Russia lay the foundations for a multipolar world. journal-neo.org 
After Mikhail Ulyanov, the Permanent Representative of the Russian Federation to international organizations in Vienna, pointed out the creation of a new triangle in international diplomacy by China, Iran and Russia at the end of 2022, special attention was paid everywhere to this political formation. Interest in this circumstance has further increased following the productive …
(2023-02-17). The ROK has begun to "pay the Vietnamese bills" journal-neo.org 
On February 7, 2023 a very significant event occurred, in the author's opinion. The Seoul Central District Court ruled in favor of Nguyen Thi Thanh, a Vietnamese woman seeking compensation from the ROK government. Nguyen claimed that she lost five family members and suffered gunshot wounds herself when members of the Republic of Korea's 2nd …
(2023-02-17). Australians Aren't Allowed to Know if There Are American Nukes in Australia. strategic-culture.org The US government is permitted to have nuclear weapons in Australia. What's more, Australians are not permitted to know whether or not this is happening. What's more, not even Australia's elected senators are permitted to know whether this is happening. It's assumed to be none of Australia's business whether there are foreign nuclear weapons in Australia.
(2023-02-17). East Palestine, Ohio, Residents Demand Answers After Release of Toxic Chemicals. strategic-culture.org Residents of East Palestine, Ohio, packed a town hall meeting Wednesday night to demand answers about the ongoing health risks facing their community after the derailment of a Norfolk Southern freight train on February 3 and the decision by railroad and government authorities to deliberately release and burn toxic chemicals contained in tanker cars days later.
(2023-02-17). Nord Stream Sabotage Backfires With Historic Demolition of U.S. Image and Lies Over Ukraine War. strategic-culture.org Washington is a war-criminal state par excellence along with its European Quislings. | The Hersh report is a devastating revelation of U.S. and NATO international terrorism as well as Western media complicity. It exposes the lawlessness of U.S. government, the total disregard by Washington for its so-called European allies, the supine nature of European governments, Germany in particular, and the real geopolitical reasons behind the war in Ukraine, and subsequently the shocking servility of Western media in refusing to cover what is an astounding act of criminality. | This is an explosive story in more ways than…
(2023-02-17). Scholz's Judgement Under the Spotlight Now Over Nord Stream Bombs. But What About Bojo? strategic-culture.org Make yourself useful to a corrupt leader who has the morals of a sewer rat and then name your price in the form of a top job as payment. | As the world holds its breath and gasps at the news that Germany has been egregiously used as America's pawn in a sick power game which is filling the coffers of U.S. companies and making Joe Biden's buddies in the military industry billionaires, many will reflect on the judgement of Olaf Scholz and ask whether he is fit to be the German chancellor. He may have known about Biden's plan to blow up the Nord Stream pipelines which would guarantee that Germany would not only throw…
(2023-02-17). Juan Gonzalo Angel Restrepo. colombiareports.com 
Juan Gonzalo Angel is an alleged money launderer and a former director of Pablo Escobar's foundation "Medellin Sin Tugurios," which constructed the neighborhood with the drug lord's name. Angel and…
(2023-02-17). Luis Guillermo Angel Restrepo, a.k.a. "Guillo" colombiareports.com Luis Guillermo Angel, a.k.a. "Guillo," is a former Medellin Cartel pilot and one of Colombia's main drug traffickers, according to a 2021 counternarcotics investigation by the National Police. Guillo began…
(2023-02-17). Spanish PR firm helping Colombia's drug traffickers and money launderers. colombiareports.com 
Former Medellin Cartel members and money launderers from Colombia hired a Spanish PR to erase publications about their ties to late drug lord Pablo Escobar and former President Alvaro Uribe…
(2023-02-17). What would Marx make of ChatGPT? greenleft.org.au Is ChatGPT a challenge to humanity? For Aleks Wansbrough, ultimately, it is the product of human beings, reflecting and refracting current social relations.
(2023-02-17). Arrest of Palestine activist was unlawful, Berlin court rules. electronicintifada.net Authorities must drop all other cases, stop banning solidarity protests, campaigners demand.
(2023-02-17). Terrible Solutions to Nonexistent Problems. dissidentvoice.org 
(2023-02-17). Opposing the Climate Inquisition. americanthinker.com Climate alarmists falsely claim to uphold the sanctity of scientific integrity while simultaneously violating the scientific method.
(2023-02-17). Constant Government Lies Spark Resistance Movements. americanthinker.com The government has noticed that the people have noticed that its ranks are filled with self-serving propagandists and liars.
(2023-02-17). First, They Came for the Confederates…. americanthinker.com A war on American history is a war on us all.
(2023-02-17). Impeaching Mayorkas is a Waste of Time. americanthinker.com Look to Mayorkas's boss, and his border-czar sidekick.
(2023-02-17). Meeting Military Recruitment Goals. americanthinker.com Recruitment will again be strong only when we return to the principles that made us the world power that defeated the Axis forces of World War II.
(2023-02-17). Zuckerberg's Meta Hit with €390 Million Fine for Ignoring Privacy Rules. americanthinker.com Will it lead to improved protections for social media users?>
(2023-02-17). Biden installed: What could possibly go wrong? americanthinker.com Apparently, quite a bit.
(2023-02-17). ChatGPT and automated propaganda. americanthinker.com We can be thankful to chatbots for making the problem abundantly clear: that politics today is driven by mindless online mobs.
(2023-02-17). German pupils and educators suffer in the name of 'multiculturalism'. americanthinker.com To echo Hillary Clinton's Gaddafi boast: "diversity" came, it saw, and the German school system died.
(2023-02-17). If climate change is so dangerous, why don't environmentalists try this solution? americanthinker.com No, it's not nuclear, but it's still cleaner than oil and gas.
(2023-02-17). Looking for a cabinet member named Pete. americanthinker.com Who knew that President Biden would have a problem with his Secretary of Transportation?
(2023-02-17). Trump uses Nikki Haley to attack Nikki Haley. americanthinker.com The Trump campaign's email pulls no punches.
(2023-02-17). The Heat: Pakistan Facing Major Challenges. america.cgtn.com 
Pakistan is facing challenges on multiple fronts: economic, political and security. Pakistan is running out of financial reserves and reaching out to the International Monetary Fund. A meeting, last week, failed to reach an agreement to revive the stalled $6.5 billion bailout package. But both …
(2023-02-17). Soros' Strong Support Of Lula Discredits The Brazilian Leader's Multipolar Credentials. thealtworld.com
(2023-02-17). Indonesian court convicts soldiers for killing and mutilation of West Papuans. peoplesdispatch.org The rare conviction by a military court for the gruesome killing of four Papuans in August was welcomed by civil society groups and rights advocates…
(2023-02-17). Indonesian courts convicts soldiers for killing and mutilation of West Papuans. peoplesdispatch.org The rare conviction by a military court for the gruesome killing of four Papuans in August was welcomed by civil society groups and rights advocates…
(2023-02-17). Human Rights Advocate Says State Department Rescinded His Nomination For Criticizing Israel. moguldom.com 
President Joe Biden pulled his pick for a post over tweets deemed antisemitic after the U.S. State Department rescinded the nomination of James Cavallaro to the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights. The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights is an autonomous organ of the Organization of American States (OAS), an international organization founded in 1948 for …
(2023-02-17). Battle For Ugledar: Russian Forces Lost Initiative On Battlefield (Videos 18+). southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | The town of Ugledar became one of the bloodiest battlefields on the Donbass front lines. The Armed Forces of Ukraine have focused their main forces on the western and eastern outskirts of the city in an attempt to prevent their encirclement. | To the south of Ugledar, the Russian military is holding its stronghold in the town of Pavlovka, while heavily shelling the Ukrainian stronghold and encircling the city. Russian forces are already holding control of the area of the so-called "dacha…
(2023-02-17). CNN Is Alarmed at Americans' Soaring Distrust of News-Media. southfront.org 
(2023-02-17). EU Prepares New Sanctions Against Russia And Iran While Both Countries Advance Military Cooperation. southfront.org 
Illustrative ImageAlthough new European sanctions may bring some damage, especially to Iran, they could also backfire as the previous ones have and may end up boosting Eurasian integration. | Written by Uriel Araujo, researcher with a focus on international and ethnic conflicts | Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, on February 15, called on EU member states to adopt yet another sanctions package (the 10th one) against Russia, this time also including Iranian companies. The new sanctions are…
(2023-02-17). Europe And The Syndrome 2023: People Against Power. southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | Written by Piero Messina | There is an underground tide shaking Europe: from France to Italy, from Great Britain to Portugal. After bowing their heads for two and a half years, accepting limitations of freedom and "digital" constraints at the time of the Covid pandemic, European citizens are now taking to the streets and protesting. | In France, President Macron's proposal to rewrite the rules for retiring is contested. In Paris, the protest of the Yellow Vests forgotten, now it is…
(2023-02-17). Losses Of Wagner PMC Amid Military Logistics Issues — Appeals, Video. southfront.org 
Illustrative Image | Several videos of Wagner fighters addressing the Russian military and political leadership were recently shared online. | In one of the videos, artillerymen of the Wagner PMC appealed to the Russian Ministry of Defense: "We are members of the artillery unit of the Wagner PMC. Every day we carry out complex combat missions and cover our assault groups. | At the moment, we are completely cut off from the supply of ammunition. Right now, there is an acute shortage of ammunition for howitzers, 152 mm D-1…
(2023-02-17). North Korea's New ICBMs Deter Another US Aggression. southfront.org 
Click to see full-size imageUnfortunately, the ability to turn America into a giant radioactive glass desert is the only way to ensure the belligerent thalassocracy will think twice before attacking. And the American people should hold their political elites accountable for such a state of affairs. | Written by Drago Bosnic, independent geopolitical and military analyst | North Korea's portrayal in the mainstream media is unflattering, to say the least. However, underestimating Pyongyang's growing capabilities is w…
(2023-02-17). US Uses UFO Psyop To Hide Crimes And Advance Military Agenda. southfront.org 
Click to see full-size imageRumors about UFOs generate collective panic, distracting the population and convincing public opinion to support military projects. | Written by The strategies used by the US to distract public opinion seem increasingly stupid. Now, Washington is resorting to science fiction mechanisms, promoting the narrative of "UFO attacks". The reaso…
(2023-02-17). Footage From Poland Reveals Exact Version Of Bradley IFVs U.S. Sent To Ukraine. southfront.org 
M2A2 Bradley IFV assigned to Company C, 3rd Battalion, 67th Armored Regiment, 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, conduct a river crossing mission with Polish troops at Buchierz Range, Drawsko Pomorskie Training Area, Poland, June 10, 2020. (U.S. Army Photo, by Sgt. Andres Chandler) | On February 16, video footage surfaced online showing a train in Poland carrying dozens of American-made M2A2 Bradley infantry fighting vehicles (IFV) which are destined for Ukraine. | Some 60 Bradley IFVs were deliver…
(2023-02-17). France Supplied Fifth Generation Akeron MP Anti-Tank Guided Missiles To Ukraine In Secret. southfront.org 
The firing of an Akeron MP anti-tank guided missile. By Wikimedia user (GuillaumeFrantz). | France has supplied fifth generation Akeron MP anti-tank guided missiles (ATGMs) to Ukraine in secret, Jean-Louis Thiériot, a member of the French Parliament's Defense Commission, revealed in an interview with According to the French MP, an unspecified number of Akeron MP missiles were suppl…
(2023-02-17). France To Deliver First Batch Of AMX-10 RC Wheeled Tank Destroyers To Ukraine — Report. southfront.org 
A French AMX-10 RC seen here in Paris after the parade on July 14, 2021. By Wikimedia user (Kevin.B) | The first batch of AMX-10 RC wheeled tank destroyers are en route to Ukraine from France, the
(2023-02-17). FSB Thwarted ISIS Terror Plot Targeting Chemical Facility In Russia's Kaluga (18+ Video). southfront.org 
ROSTOV-ON-DON REGION, RUSSIA — JULY 15, 2019: Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) officers detain two members of a cell of the Islamic State terrorist organization (banned in Russia). Video screen grab/ Russian Federal Security Service/TASS. | On February 17, Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) announced that it had thwarted a plot by ISIS targeting a chemical facility in the Kaluga Region. | In a statement, the security service said that the two terrorists responsible for the terro…
(2023-02-17). Hezbollah Leader Warns U.S. Against Creating Chaos In Lebanon, Says Israel Will Pay. southfront.org 
Hezbollah Secretary-General Sayyed Hasan Nasrallah during his televised speech on February 16. | Hezbollah Secretary-General Sayyed Hasan Nasrallah has warned the United States against creating chaos in Lebanon, saying that the retaliation of his group would be "unimaginable". | Speaking on February 16 at a ceremony that was organized to commemorate Hezbollah's late commanders, Sheikh Ragheb Harb, Sayyed Abbas Al-Moussawi and Hajj Imad Mughniyeh, Nasrallah said that whoever "pushes…
(2023-02-17). Iraqi Airstrikes On Kirkuk Hideout Leaves Three ISIS Terrorists Dead (Video). southfront.org 
Iraqi Air Force F-16s during a training sortie on July 18, 2019. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Chris Drzazgowski) | On February 17, Iraqi Air Force (IQAF) fighter jets targeted a hideout of ISIS located in the Hamrin mountain chain in the northern Iraqi province of Kirkuk with several airstrikes. | The Iraqi Security Media Cell said in a statement that the IQAF carried out the airstrikes in coordination with the Federal Intelligence and Investigation Agency. According to the cell, at least three terrorists were killed in the…
(2023-02-17). Kiev Forces Lose More Equipment To Russian Lancet Drones (Videos). southfront.org 
ZALA Lancet attack drone. © Marina Lystseva/TASS | Between February 11 and 17, Russian news sources shared several videos of recent pinpoint strikes with Lancet loitering munitions on Kiev forces in the Russian special military operation zone. | The strikes targeted an M777 towed 155 mm howitzer, a 2A36 Giatsint-B towed 152 mm howitzer, a 2S1 Gvozdika self-propelled 122 mm howitzer, a BM-21 Grad 122 mm multiple rocket launcher, a BMK-200 tugboat and two unidentified main battle tanks.
(2023-02-17). Hundreds Of Civilians Held In Bakhmut. southfront.org 
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(2023-02-17). Nord Stream 2, las conspiraciones, el periodismo y el sesgo de confirmación. globalizacion.ca Antonio Maestre desgrana en este artículo las claves por las que no considera veraz el texto de Seymour Hersh. Así voló EE.UU. Nord Stream 2. Es la entrada que Seymour Hersh escribe en su blog en la que acusaba a…
(2023-02-17). How Nick Fuentes dashed Joe Kent's congressional hopes, delighting Democrats. thegrayzone.com Far-right agitator Nick Fuentes was responsible for tanking the congressional campaign of Trump-endorsed candidate Joe Kent, a former U.S. Green Beret and Gold Star Spouse. Kent ran in a swing district in Washington State. After tarnishing Kent's reputation from the perspective of liberal voters by slapping him with his toxic endorsement, Fuentes worked to undermine MAGA support for the candidate by labeling him a CIA plant. Fuentes launched a website dedicated to smearing Kent that was even boosted by The …
(2023-02-17). Protests demand U.S. military out of the Philippines. workers.org 
U.S. Secretary of Defense, and former Raytheon board member, Lloyd Austin visited the Philippines, where he met with President Ferdinant Marcos Jr. on Feb. 1 to announce the expansion of the U.S. military presence there, from five to nine bases. The expansion and establishment of these bases are allowed under . . . |
(2023-02-17). British weapons corporations race to establish weapons factories in Ukraine. peoplesworld.org 
LONDON—British arms giants are reportedly discussing plans to set up shop in Ukraine. Chief executives are said to be meeting with their counterparts in Kiev to discuss starting joint ventures, according to reports in the British newspaper The Telegraph. The weapons execs have traveled there with a view of setting up partnerships with Ukrainian companies …
(2023-02-17). Australia's B-52 nuclear weapons problem. greenleft.org.au Foreign affairs minister Penny Wong told Senate estimates that she was happy to defer to Washington on whether or not the B52s stationed in Australia would carry nuclear weapons. Binoy Kampmark reports.
(2023-02-17). Another Norfolk Southern train carrying hazardous materials derails in Michigan. peoplesworld.org 
VAN BUREN TOWNSHIP, Mich.—A train operated by Norfolk Southern derailed just before 9 a.m. on Feb. 16 in an area west of the Detroit Metropolitan Airport. One of the train's cars contained hazardous materials. As of 7: 30 p.m. on Thursday, police said no hazardous materials have been released as a result of the derailment. U.S. Rep. Debbie …
(2023-02-17). The Long Journey Home: Peabody Coal removed 341 Navajo and Hopi from their burial places. indybay.org BLACK MESA, Arizona — Peabody Coal removed 341 Navajo and Hopi from their burial places for its coal mining, a tool of genocide, oppression and relocation. Southern Illinois University still has several million artifacts stolen from Black Mesa by Peabody Coal, some dating back 8,000 years.
(2023-02-17). US Lawfare and the Destabilization of Latin America. orinocotribune.com Editorial note: Orinoco Tribune does not generally publish articles that are over two weeks old. However, an exception is being made in this case as the article remains as important today as it was at the time of its publication. | By Brian Mier — Jan 25, 2023 | Brazil-based reporter and author Brian Mier outlines the strategy of lawfare and how it has been used in Latin America, particularly in the Lava Jato investigation. | "Lawfare is the use of the law as a weapon of war, and it is the newest characteristic of 21st Century Combat," Colonel Charles Dunlap | Lawfare is the weaponized use of the law to anni…
(2023-02-17). Humanity's Secret War Against the Environment, Ourselves, and Our Children. independentmediainstitute.org There is a conflict between ecocentric people struggling for freedom, and anthropocentric people threatening that freedom. This conflict, which happens beneath the surface of most media, constitutes a "secret war" for what the future of Earth will be. This secret war involves groups of people across the world using ecocidal pro-growth and inequitable family policies, …
(2023-02-17). You Have To Be Trusted By The People That You Lie To: Notes From The Edge Of The Narrative Matrix. thealtworld.com Listen to a reading of this article: The widespread refusal to accept that the US government bombed …
(2023-02-17). Marxist IQ: Black history is U.S. history. cpusa.org 
We are celebrating Black History Month at a time when forces of racism and fascism, led by a few Republican governors, are attempting to erase Black history from the history of the United States. Legislation banning the teaching of Critical Race Theory in schools, along with campaigns to remove books dealing with racism from …
(2023-02-17). On the Line: Defending Housing in the Heartland. progressive.org In recent years, a tenants rights coalition in Kansas City has won more accountability for landlords and more power for tenants—including a Tenants Bill of Rights and a new office in city hall.
(2023-02-17). Claudia Jones: The Communist Black woman feared by the FBI. peoplesworld.org 
Claudia Jones (1915—1964), an Afro-Caribbean woman born in Port of Spain, British West Indies (Trinidad), was a Communist activist in the U.S., holding several responsible positions within the Communist Party and for its publications until her deportation in 1955 to Great Britain. There, based in London, she played a leading role in the West Indian …
(2023-02-17). Earthquake Response Turkey; Husseini on Pandemic Origins & US Biowarfare; ILWU10 For Mumia. indybay.org Pacifica's CRD: Earthquake Response in Turkey; Sam Husseini on Pandemic Origins and US Biowarfare; Union Fights for Freedom for Mumia; Death Penalty Abolitionists in Texas Speak Out…
(2023-02-17). What Is Salma Hayek Doing in the New 'Magic Mike'? (REVIEW). latinorebels.com Essentially, Salma Hayek Pinault is in 'Magic Mike's Last Dance' to give feminist cover to a debatable enterprise—while enjoying every minute of the spectacle. And there is something satisfying about watching Hayek Pinault take on the Richard Gere role in 'Pretty Woman.'
(2023-02-17). Court hears appeal in Canadian youth climate lawsuit. nationofchange.org The case requests a court order declaring the government's conduct as unconstitutional and mandating the government implement a science-based climate recovery plan to reduce Canada's greenhouse gas emissions according to its fair share.
(2023-02-17). Former Top JP Morgan Executive Jes Staley's Emails Released Showing Links To Jeffrey Epstein. moguldom.com An unredacted lawsuit claims that a former top J.P. Morgan executive had a "profound" friendship with the disgraced pedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein, sharing emails coded "Snow White" that referred to sex with underage girls. Epstein operated a sex trafficking ring on his private island in the Virgin Islands. He died in a New York jail …
(2023-02-17). Blinken Might Meet With China's FM at Munich Conference Amid Balloon Tensions. news.antiwar.com Secretary of State Antony Blinken might meet with his Chinese counterpart this week at the Munich Security Conference, which will be held from Friday to Sunday. Blinken canceled a planned trip to China after the Pentagon announced a Chinese balloon was floating over the continental United States. Blinken called the incident a "clear violation of …
(2023-02-17). The US May Have Shot Down a Small Hobby Balloon With a Sidewinder Missile. news.antiwar.com
(2023-02-17). Qatargate causes headaches for Israel lobby. electronicintifada.net European Parliament chief seems to have pulled plug on launch of alliance supporting Abraham Accords.
(2023-02-17). Canadian Government Partners With Israel Lobby to Delete Pro-Palestinian Accounts. mintpressnews.com 
Recently, Canadian government officials with strong ties to Israel summoned Twitter executives to Washington D.C., where they demanded Palestinian-Canadian Laith Marouf be removed from the platform. With the precedent set, Marouf is unlikely to be the last to fall foul of this group.
(2023-02-17). The $119 Billion Spent on Food Stamps Last Year Was 1.9 Percent of Federal Spending, but You All Knew That, Right? cepr.net In a lengthy piece on Republican proposals for cutting the food stamp program, the Washington Post found room to tell us that we spent $119 billion on food stamps last year, and it did not find any room to put this figure in a context that might make it meaningful to its readers. Yeah, $119 …
(2023-02-17). Georgia struggle grows to stop Cop City! workers.org 
Atlanta Feb. 12, 2023 — For weeks following the killing of Forest Defender Manuel "Tortuguita" Esteban Paez Terán on Jan. 18 by Georgia State Troopers, during a massive police raid at the site of the proposed "Cop City" urban-warfare training facility, police officials have claimed there was no video of . . . |
(2023-02-16). China willing to resume multi dialogues with France: senior diplomat. ecns.cn A senior Chinese diplomat said here on Thursday that China is willing to resume the institutional strategic, financial, and people-to-people and cultural exchanges dialogues with France at an early date.
(2023-02-16). Senior diplomat calls for closer China-France coordination. ecns.cn A senior Chinese diplomat called here on Thursday for closer coordination between China and France to firmly support globalization and multi-polarization, jointly practice multilateralism, safeguard the authority of the United Nations (UN) and the basic norms governing international relations.
(2023-02-16). UN chief calls for int'l support for people in quake-stricken Türkiye. ecns.cn UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Thursday called for international support for the people of Türkiye in the wake of massive earthquakes.
(2023-02-16). China makes 'great leap forward' in human rights protection: senior diplomat. ecns.cn Over the past years, China has made "a great leap forward" in protecting all Chinese people's economic, social and cultural rights "in a coordinated manner".
(2023-02-16). Int'l Organization for Mediation to facilitate dispute settlement: Chinese FM. ecns.cn Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang said on Thursday that the International Organization for Mediation (IOMed) will be a global public good for rule of law that will provide a new platform for peaceful resolution of international disputes.
(2023-02-16). Chinese search and rescue teams depart Türkiye amid applause. ecns.cn Two Chinese search and rescue teams departed Türkiye Thursday as their mission to save earthquake survivors came to a close.
(2023-02-16). China adds two companies to unreliable entities list. ecns.cn China's Ministry of Commerce announced on Thursday the inclusion of two companies on its unreliable entities list as they sold arms to China's Taiwan region.
(2023-02-16). Impartial, professional investigations into Nord Stream explosions necessary: Chinese spokesperson. ecns.cn A Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said on Thursday that it is necessary to conduct objective, impartial and professional investigations into the explosions that damaged the Nord Stream pipelines and hold those responsible to account.
(2023-02-16). Russia's State Duma adopts draft appeal to UN over Nord Stream blasts investigation. ecns.cn Russia's lower house of parliament, the State Duma, adopted a draft appeal to the United Nations on Thursday, proposing to initiate an investigation into the Nord Stream pipeline explosions.
(2023-02-16). Wang Yi sends letter to inauguration ceremony of Preparatory Office of IOMed. ecns.cn Wang Yi on Thursday sent a letter to the inauguration ceremony of the Preparatory Office of the International Organization for Mediation (IOMed), congratulating on the inauguration of the office.
(2023-02-16). China-U.S. cooperation in line with interests of two peoples: spokesperson. ecns.cn China-U.S. economic and trade cooperation is in line with the interests of both the Chinese and U.S. people, and is also important for world economic growth, the Ministry of Commerce said on Thursday.
(2023-02-16). China remains Iran's largest trading partner for 10 consecutive years. ecns.cn China has remained Iran's largest trading partner for 10 consecutive years as of 2022, according to the Ministry of Commerce.
(2023-02-16). Insurance reforms promote efficient use of medical funds. ecns.cn Healthcare insurance reforms recently adopted by local governments are aimed at promoting efficient use of public medical funds and increasing benefits for people, such as the elderly, who need them the most, experts said.
(2023-02-16). Beijing, Paris agree to advance cooperation. ecns.cn Advancing multilateralism, high-level exchanges and restarting China-France cooperation affected by the COVID-19 epidemic were among the key areas of consensus reached during senior Chinese diplomat Wang Yi's latest visit to France.
(2023-02-16). Plan forged for higher product, service quality. ecns.cn Accelerated efforts will be made to improve the overall quality of Chinese products and services, as well as the influence of Chinese brands, by 2025, so as to boost the country's industrial competitiveness for more economic growth.
(2023-02-16). Top leadership hails victory over COVID. ecns.cn China has secured a major, decisive victory in fighting COVID-19, creating a miracle in the history of human civilization of a country with a vast population successfully prevailing over a pandemic, according to a key meeting of the Communist Party of China on Thursday.
(2023-02-16). China achieves major, decisive victory in COVID response: CPC leadership. ecns.cn The Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee said at a meeting on Thursday that China has achieved a major and decisive victory in its COVID-19 prevention and control since November 2022.
(2023-02-16). Luojia-3 01 satellite completes key technical tests. ecns.cn The Luojia-3 01 satellite has completed several technical tests, and its multi-mode intelligent remote sensing service capability has reached the expected target, according to Wuhan University.
(2023-02-16). China, Europe cooperate in satellite-rocket test. ecns.cn A China-Europe joint space mission, Solar Wind Magnetosphere Ionosphere Link Explorer (SMILE), has successfully completed a satellite-rocket test, according to the National Space Science Center (NSSC) under the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS).
(2023-02-16). Freight train derails in Michigan. ecns.cn A freight train derailed Thursday morning in the U.S. Midwest state of Michigan, and police said there are no reported injuries.
(2023-02-17). Scientists develop drill-like seed carrier to promote afforestation. ecns.cn Chinese scientists with their counterparts from the United States have designed a drill-like, self-burying carrier that can significantly increase the success rate of aerial seeding in afforestation.
(2023-02-17). Japan's new H3 rocket fails to lift off: JAXA. ecns.cn Japan's space agency said Friday the new flagship H3 rocket failed to lift off as scheduled on the day due to an ignition failure.
(2023-02-17). China's rescue team returns after successful Türkiye mission. ecns.cn China's rescue team, together with rescuers from Hong Kong, left Türkiye on Thursday night local time after completing its mission in Türkiye's earthquake zone, according to the Ministry of Emergency Management.
(2023-02-17). IMF: China to be largest global growth contributor. ecns.cn China is likely to become the largest contributor to world growth in 2023 without driving up global inflation, an official at the International Monetary Fund said on Thursday.
(2023-02-17). China's sanctions on U.S. arms dealers 'normal law enforcement action': official. ecns.cn China's Ministry of Commerce said on Friday that the action of adding two U.S. companies that sold arms to China's Taiwan region onto the unreliable entities list and taking corresponding measures is a normal law enforcement action.
(2023-02-17). China's top court issues guideline on environmental protection. ecns.cn China's top court issued a guideline on Friday aiming to help the country achieve its climate targets of peaking carbon dioxide emissions before 2030 and realizing carbon neutrality before 2060 through legal services.
(2023-02-17). Concerned residents demand answers after toxic Ohio train derailed. ecns.cn Residents crowded in a high school gym in a Wednesday meeting with officials, demanding answers.
(2023-02-17). Archaeologists report new finds at kiln site in northwest China. ecns.cn Archaeologists exploring a porcelain kiln site that dates back to the Western Xia Dynasty (1038-1227) have made major progress, including new finds, in Helan Mountain, northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region.
(2023-02-17). Freight train derails in Detroit. ecns.cn A freight train derails in Van Buren Township, the southwestern part of the Detroit Metropolitan Area, Michigan, U.S., Feb. 16, 2023.
(2023-02-17). 4,000-year-old stone city discovered in Shanxi. ecns.cn Photo released on Feb. 16, 2023 shows a 4,000-year-old stone city of the Neolithic site discovered in Xing County of Lvliang City, north China's Shanxi Province.
(2023-02-17). Chinese rescue team returns after completing mission. ecns.cn Sixteen members of the Blue Sky Rescue Team arrived at Wuhan Tianhe International Airport on Thursday. One survivor was rescued, and the bodies of 10 victims were found in a 38,000-square-meter search area in Türkiye.
(2023-02-17). Scenery of half frozen Ranwu Lake. ecns.cn Picturesque winter scenery of a half frozen Ranwu Lake surround by snow-covered mountain in the distance, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, Feb. 16. 2023.
(2023-02-17). Mysterious natural scenery of Lugu Lake in Sichuan. ecns.cn Tourists take a tour on an island in the Lugu Lake, Yanyuan, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Feb. 16, 2023.
(2023-02-17). Gerardo Hernández on the resilience and continuity of the Cuban revolution. mronline.org 
Cuba today is facing one of its toughest tests. It has been under a U.S. financial and trade embargo for over six decades, and in the past year has suffered catastrophic environmental disasters with Hurricane Ian and the fire at the Matanzas fuel facility. In spite of this, the Cuban people continue to resist and defend their revolution.
(2023-02-17). Inside Latin America's new currency plan, with Ecuador's presidential candidate Andrés Arauz. mronline.org 
Ecuadorian economist and former presidential candidate Andrés Arauz explains Latin America's attempt to create a new currency and regional financial architecture, to challenge the "hegemonic, neo-colonial" U.S. dollar-dominated system..
(2023-02-17). Uproar as Starmer bans Corbyn from standing as Labour candidate at next election. mronline.org 
Campaigners slam the move: 'Labour does not belong to one man but to its members'.
(2023-02-17). NYT Book Review in Denial on Japanese Persecution in World War II. scheerpost.com 
(2023-02-17). Sanders Excoriates 'Unprecedented' Greed of Big Pharma During Pandemic. scheerpost.com 
The senator asked if it is "morally acceptable that tens of thousands of people die each year in this country because they cannot afford the medicine their doctors prescribe, while at the same time, the drug companies make billions of dollars in profits."
(2023-02-17). Shakespeare and the Politics of the 21st Century | The Chris Hedges Report. scheerpost.com
(2023-02-17). The Specter of 'Woke Communism'. scheerpost.com 
(2023-02-17). The US Is Sending Its Worst Down to Mexico. scheerpost.com 
(2023-02-17). William Astore: Enough is Enough. scheerpost.com 
(2023-02-17). Colombia: Fear of war dominates an Afro-Colombian conclave in their 'territorio'. peoplesworld.org 
This is the second in a three-part series by People's World reporter Eric Gordon, who recently returned from Colombia after touring with a Witness for Peace delegation. Part 1 can be read here. BUENOS AIRES, Colombia — As stipulated in the 1991 Constitution, which for the first time recognized Afro-Colombians and Indigenous peoples as Colombian …
(2023-02-17). SDS denounces U of MN administration response to rally for abortion access. fightbacknews.org Fight Back News Service is circulating the following statement from the University of Minnesota chapter of Students for a Democratic Society | On February 14, Students for a Democratic Society held our Valentine's Day Rally outside Morrill Hall to demand immediate action from President Gabel and the University administration on students' demands for increased abortion access on campus. In response to students exercising our right to protest, administration locked the doors to Morrill Hall and placed armed UMPD officers inside the entrance. | Administration's response to this demonstration calling for greater…
(2023-02-17). Tax haven investment fund charges Cuba for alleged debt from 1980s. peoplesdispatch.org Judge Sara Cockerill of the commercial division of England's High Court will have to decide in the coming weeks whether the investment fund CRF I Limited has standing to collect from the Cuban National Bank (BNC) and the state of Cuba. The legal dispute involves the fund, which is based in a tax haven and acquired Cuban debt securities in 2019, and, on the other side, the Cuban government itself, which accuses the alleged creditor of bad faith. | The magistrate's decision will respond to the lawsuit initiated by CRF I Ltd. in February 2020 in the London courts against the Cuban state. The court case ended its ora…
(2023-02-17). Selected Articles: Post COVID mRNA Vaccination: Immune System Dysfunction, Neuropathic Symptoms. globalresearch.ca 
By Why does Eric Clapton's story matter? He may have been injured by two doses of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine, but this is not …
(2023-02-17). This Week's Most Popular Articles. globalresearch.ca 
(2023-02-17). Moldova's "football plot" highlights ridiculousness of anti-Russia hysteria. infobrics.org Maia Sandu deepens authoritarianism in Moldova.
(2023-02-17). China-Iran Ties On the Right Side of History. libya360.wordpress.com M. K. Bhadrakumar Chinese President Xi Jinping (L) held a welcoming ceremony for Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi prior to their talks at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, February 14, 2023 The three-day state visit by Iran's president Ebrahim Raisi to China on February 14-16 is a landmark event affecting regional politics and…
(2023-02-17). Discussions in the Latin American Left. libya360.wordpress.com Claudio Katz Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, left, and Argentina's President Alberto Fernandez. (AP Photo/Gustavo Garello) A leftist alternative is indispensable to overcome the tepidity of current progressivism, but this option will only emerge by exposing the necessary criticisms of the inconsistency of this space. The future of the region does not depend…
(2023-02-17). Iran-China Strategic Plans Go Full Throttle. libya360.wordpress.com Pepe Escobar Raisi's visit to Beijing, the first for an Iranian president in 20 years, represents Tehran's wholesale 'Pivot to the East' and China's recognition of Iran's centrality to its BRI plans. The visit of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi to Beijing and his face-to- face meeting with counterpart Xi Jinping is a groundbreaking affair in more…
(2023-02-17). Irvin Jim: "The Time Has Come, Justice Must Prevail, Mumia Abu-Jamal Must Be Set Free" libya360.wordpress.com Irvin Jim (From February 16 to March 16, trade unions and people's movements across the world are organizing a campaign to demand the release of US political prisoner, militant and journalist Mumia Abu-Jamal, who has been in prison for over 41 years. The global action comes at a time when his defense is mounting a…
(2023-02-17). "Justice Must Prevail": A Global Call for Freedom of Mumia Abu-Jamal. libya360.wordpress.com Peoples Dispatch (Photo: The Campaign to Bring Mumia Home) A month-long solidarity campaign has been launched to demand the release of political prisoner and revolutionary Mumia Abu-Jamal just weeks before a court ruling in the US will determine if he will be granted a new trial, following decades of persecution The decades-long struggle for the…
(2023-02-17). Norway's Atonement for Nord Stream Sabotage. libya360.wordpress.com M. K. Bhadrakumar Famous American journalist Seymour Hersh exposes the sabotage of Nord Stream gas pipelines by the US and Norway in Sept 2022 The meeting of the defence ministers of the Pentagon's Ukraine Defence Contact Group in the "Ramstein" format in Brussels on January 14 failed to make any major announcement on the supply…
(2023-02-17). Russia and the Struggle Against Neo-Colonialism: The End of the Western Dictate. libya360.wordpress.com On February 16, the Valdai Club hosted an expert discussion, titled "Russia and the Struggle Against Neo-Colonialism: The End of the Western Dictate?" The problem of global equality and the right to development is one of the key issues in modern world politics and economics. The gap between North and South, between the collective West…
(2023-02-17). South America in Dispute: The New Commodity Wars. libya360.wordpress.com Rafael Bautista S. Image: Peru Protests | Misión de Solidaridad Internacional y DDHH The recent declarations of Laura Richardson, head of the US Southern Command, show the reformulation of the Monroe Doctrine in terms of the strategic rethinking required to contain the improbable expansion of China and the military power that would guarantee the global…
(2023-02-17). Statement by Vassily Nebenzia on the Anniversary of UNSC Resolution 2202 and the Implementation of the Minsk Agreement. libya360.wordpress.com Statement by Permanent Representative Vassily Nebenzia at the UN Security Council Meeting on the Anniversary of the Security Council Resolution Approving the Package of Measures to Implement the Minsk Agreements Madam President, Eight years ago, on February 17, 2015, the Security Council adopted Resolution 2202, which approved the Package of Measures to Implement the Minsk…
(2023-02-17). The Peruvian State Must Be Investigated for Crimes Against Humanity. libya360.wordpress.com The International Mission of Solidarity and Human Rights has released its preliminary report on Peru. Anti-coup demonstrations have continued since the coup against President Pedro Castillo on December 7, 2022. Faced with repeated denouncements of human rights violations, and in response to a request for observation and verification by numerous Peruvian civil society organizations and human rights…
(2023-02-17). Will Washington's Africa Strategy Succeed? libya360.wordpress.com Salman Rafi Sheikh There is hardly any doubt that the African continent holds immense political and economic significance for the people of the continent and for extra-regional states. It is rich in natural resources and will have one quarter of the world's population by 2050. But within a global context marked by extremely heightened tensions,…
(2023-02-17). We firmly believe that the time has come that justice must prevail and Mumia Abu-Jamal must be set free: Irvin Jim writes to US judge. peoplesdispatch.org On behalf of hundreds of thousands of Metalworkers in South Africa, who know both the bitter taste of injustice and the undying hope for freedom, we call on you Judge Lucretia Clemons to do the right thing and free comrade Mumia Abu-Jamal, writes NUMSA General Secretary Irvin Jim…
(2023-02-17). DIY or DIE?: In Conversation with Scott Branson on Creating Points of Encounter. itsgoingdown.org photo: Kit O'Connell On this episode of the It's Going Down podcast, we speak with long-time organizer and anarchist, Scott Branson, author of the new book, Practical Anarchism. We talk about the book, our day to day relationships, and what we can do daily to live our politics. Moreover, we discuss culture and the various…
(2023-02-17). Blak Sovereign Movement given a boost by Senator Lidia Thorpe. greenleft.org.au Djab Wurrung Gunnai Gunditjmara Senator Lidia Thorpe should be congratulated for putting a Treaty with First Nations people on the political agenda. Progressives need to support that campaign, argue Jacob Andrewartha and Sue Bolton.
(2023-02-17). Haiti forum denounces U.S. occupation. iacenter.org By Dave Welsh February 15, 2023 Berkeley, California Haiti was the focus of the Feb. 4 revival of the Peace and Freedom Party's monthly political meetings, held here at the Starry Plough Irish Pub revolutionary pub. Pro-Aristide demonstrator in Haiti in early March 2004, protesting the Feb. 29 coup and facing the assault rifle of a U.S. soldier. (Photo: Haiti Information Project) Pierre Labossiere, co-founder of the Haiti Action Committee, was first to speak at the meeting, saying, "The so-called 'gangs' sowing terror in Haiti today are really paramilitary death squads, allied with the Haitian National Police. Ha…
(2023-02-17). Workers in France ponder how to defeat pension cutbacks. iacenter.org By G. Dunkel February 16, 2023 Public opinion polls show a massive rejection of the government's plan to "reform" France's pension system. President Emmanuel Macron means to increase the age workers may retire from 62 to 64 and increase the qualification for a full pension from 42 years to 43 years worked. His plan would make it harder for workers who hold a harsh, difficult job to qualify for needed special treatment and make it much harder for women to qualify for a full pension. Macron's government claims the French pension system is in financial distress and that expenses must be cut. A team of French economi…
(2023-02-17). The Other Americans: Honduras Gives Mixed Signals on Investigating its Own Corruption. progressive.org The country's new president has promised to work with the United Nations to establish an anti-corruption commission, with the United States offering support. But experts have questions.
(2023-02-17). Future privatisations likely under the NSW Coalition. greenleft.org.au More privatisations of public assets are in store for New South Wales as Premier Dominic Perrottet refuses to rule out more sell-offs. Jim McIlroy reports.
(2023-02-17). No, Mike Pompeo, God doesn't Want the Palestinians to be Ethnically Cleansed and Shot down like Dogs. juancole.com 
Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo gave a podcast interview in which he said that Israel has a "biblical right" to the Palestinian West Bank, to which he referred as "Judea and Samaria," and is not "an occupying nation." So reports Chris McGreal for The Guardian.. Pompeo defended the Trump …
(2023-02-17). Israeli repression tech is a threat to the world, not just Palestinians. bdsmovement.net 
(2023-02-17). 'Race to the bottom': GOP has introduced 72 educational gag orders so far in 2023. nationofchange.org "They have outdone one another in a race to the bottom, finding new, more extreme, and more conspiratorial ways to impose censorious government dictates on teaching and learning."
(2023-02-17). Unauthorized Disclosure: Ollie Vargas. thedissenter.org Ollie Vargas, a contributor to Kawsachun News and co-host of Latin America Review, returns to discuss violence in Peru since the coup.
(2023-02-17). Seymour Hersh Responds to His Critics. theduran.com
(2023-02-17). Put The Bird DOWN Elon At Twitter! Launch Musk On Autopilot To Mars NOW! indybay.org Artists, poets and labor activists rallied in front of Twitter to demand that Elon Musk be sent to Mars on autopilot. They also spoke out against the illegal layoffs at Twitter and the violations of health and safety along with racist working conditions at Tesla which is called the plantation by Tesla workers.
(2023-02-17). Portrait Of: Jorge Drexler (A Latino USA Podcast). latinorebels.com Shortly before his huge success at the Latin Grammy last November, Uruguayan singer-songwriter Jorge Drexler stopped by Latino USA's studios in Harlem to talk about some key moments in his life and career—and the unexpected turns that have come along with it.
(2023-02-17). Can The March To World War Three Be Stopped? With David Swanson. mintpressnews.com Author and anti-war activist David Swanson discusses the prospects of peace and the specter of world war three as Russia, China and Iran continue to rise.
(2023-02-17). Music, Art and Poetry at Twitter Offices Invite Elon Musk to Go to Mars. indybay.org Poetry, art and concert to "Put Musk on Autopilot to Mars" wakes up quiet Market Street week-end morning.
(2023-02-17). Eastern Europe In Political And Military Optics (II). thealtworld.com Part 1: | As early as 2023, Poland is Other U.S. partners are also receiving weapons. Poland also bought K2 tanks and K9A1 howitzers from South Korea. According to the contract sign…
(2023-02-17). Did the U.S. blow up Nord Stream if there is no media to report it? mronline.org 
A respected investigative journalist explains how the U.S. sabotaged the Nord Stream pipelines. But corporate media working in service to the state ignore the story and endanger the world.
(2023-02-17). The story behind the fiery Ohio train wreck worsens by the day. peoplesworld.org 
EAST PALESTINE, Ohio—The more people learn about the great freight train wreck in East Palestine, Ohio, the worse the story gets. The controlled burn of toxic chemicals here filled the air the residents breathe and covered the waters in and around town and the soil too with chemicals. Dead fish are floating in the creeks …
(2023-02-17). Israel widens reach of its racist collective punishment. electronicintifada.net Opposition parties support revoking citizenship from Palestinians accused of "terror."
(2023-02-17). "A Beautiful Outpouring of Rage" dissidentvoice.org 
The 20th anniversary of the illegal, unprovoked US-UK war of aggression on Iraq comes at an awkward time for a UK press currently suppressing the truth of the illegal, provoked Russian invasion of Ukraine. It's particularly awkward for our fearless watchdogs to recall the great anti-war march of 15 February 2003 when, in 2023, they …
(2023-02-17). The massive roadblocks standing in the way of American greatness. nationofchange.org Can the America of today be considered one of the greatest nations in the world?>
(2023-02-17). Freedom of Speech Victory in New York State! dissidentvoice.org 
Last summer, New York's dictator… I mean, governor, Kathy Hochul, signed multiple new laws ostensibly in response to a mass shooting in Buffalo, NY. One of the bills related to "online hate" and required social media companies to report "hateful" content. In December 2022, Rumble (the free speech video-sharing platform) sued New York — citing …
(2023-02-17). Netanyahu's Six Lies in One Interview. juancole.com 
Dr Mustafa Fetouri @MFetouri ( Middle East Monitor ) — In his first major international interview since returning to power, Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke to CNN earlier this month. He demonstrated that he is still a prolific liar misleading the public very deliberately about various policy issues. One thing stood out throughout …
(2023-02-17). Lula and the second progressive wave in Latin America. peoplesdispatch.org This century that has been, and will continue to be for a long time, marked by the geopolitical dispute between the United States' attempt maintain hegemony and China's rise, which is shielded by Russia. Latin America and the Global South, however, occupy a central role because of its resource wealth, which is the object of the desire and greed of "green capitalism". Political control over this territory implies easy access to agricultural products, minerals, and hydrocarbons converted into commodities. | The first progressive wave, which began with the victory of Hugo Chávez in Venezuela in 1998, was characteriz…
(2023-02-17). Venezuela Opposition Politician María Corina Machado's Ties With Florida Republicans and BOLIVAR Act. orinocotribune.com 
By Misión Verdad — Feb 16, 2023 | The decision of a sector of the Venezuelan opposition, concentrated in the Unitary Platform, to call for primary elections to select the opposition's candidate to run in the upcoming presidential elections has reintroduced some political figures who had lost the presidential race in previous years. | María Corina Machado is one of those politicians. A veteran of the opposition and aligned with the
(2023-02-17). La arquitectura de la desdolarización. globalizacion.ca La agresiva política estadounidense en contra de Rusia en forma de bloqueo de las reservas de divisas ha obligado a otros países no solo a hablar de desdolarización y trazar diversas ´hojas de ruta ª, sino a actuar de forma realista……
(2023-02-17). Friday 2/17: POA: Shut it Down! indybay.org On the sidewalk in front of the San Francisco Police Officers Association: 800 Bryant @ 6th Street in San Francisco…
(2023-02-17). Norway, Nord Stream, and Vietnam: On the hunt for peace in Oslo. peoplesworld.org 
Forgive the pun, but the irrefutable American investigative journalist Seymour Hersh dropped a bomb in Washington's lap with his Feb. 8 meticulous exposé "How America Took Out the Nord Stream Pipeline." This was something that many felt they already knew, however the forensic details were lacking. But, according to Hersh, a single anonymous inside source …
(2023-02-17). Mayo Clinic Q and A: 5 questions about MRI. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I suffered an injury while working out and my primary care physician ordered an X-ray. However, after reviewing the results, my doctor recommended that I have an MRI. I am a very anxious person. Can you explain more about what this type of testing entails and what I can expect? ANSWER: Understandably, any health care concern can lead to feelings of anxiety and nervousness. Depending upon the situation, your care team may begin with…
(2023-02-17). Mayo Clinic Minute: A surgery option when epilepsy treatments don't work. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org For people living with epilepsy who have tried various epilepsy treatments to control their seizures with little success, there is another option. It's a surgery called resection of an epileptic focus, or resective surgery — where surgeons remove or disconnect the area in the brain that is no longer properly functioning and is generating seizures. Dr. Jonathon Parker, a Mayo Clinic neurosurgeon, explains how this surgery works. Feb. 13 is International Epilepsy Day, a way to provide…
(2023-02-17). What is clinically meaningful to slow Alzheimer's progression? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Experts reframe understanding of treatment impact over time, need for combination therapies ROCHESTER, Minn. — An expert work group has reframed what is clinically meaningful to slow Alzheimer's disease progression during clinical trials, including treatment impact over time and the need for combination therapies. Alzheimer's & Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer's Association has published the group's findings and recommendations: Slowing progression of disease — rather than halting it, which may come eventually — has…
(2023-02-17). Black History In China: The History Of China's First Black Inhabitants. newsone.com 
(2023-02-17). øTierra pa'l que la seca?: Escasea el agua potable en Uruguay. globalizacion.ca Sequía sin precedentes. A Montevideo, la capital uruguaya, le restan menos de 60 días con agua potable, según las autoridades. Otras localidades corren con menos suerte y se llega a la cifra de menos de 10 días para que se…
(2023-02-17). Me On RT Crosstalk Yesterday. smoothiex12.blogspot.com Discussing you all know what.
(2023-02-17). Syria Held Hostage by the US And Its Allies. orinocotribune.com By B. Nimri Aziz — Feb 13, 2023 | Perhaps the most agonizing experience for a family, for any bystander, even for humanitarian professionals, is a double tragedy—a death or calamity where they are refused access, where they are forced to helplessly witness suffering, unable to offer succor. This is surely what faces millions of able-bodied Syrians today. It affects Syrians within the stricken nation along with their faraway relatives and friends. | Anyone seeing suffering is involuntarily driven forward— to assist. Yet Syrians globally, those most affected by the agonizing images and stories emer…
(2023-02-17). Taking Down A Fascist: Interview. orinocotribune.com Over two years ago, Lidia Patty Mullisaca of the indigenous Kallawaya nation, in rural La Paz, formally accused the leaders of Bolivia's 2019 coup for terrorism. This lawsuit led to the recent arrest of far-right leader Fernando Camacho. No one coached her. Her decisions hold a mirror to the thinking of Bolivia's masses. Patty was among the Movement toward Socialism (MAS) parliamentarians who fought to preserve their majority through the coup year, when the right declared fraud on spurious evidence, then violently ousted MAS President Evo Morales. According to the Constitution, she was permitted to file the crimi…
(2023-02-17). The Final Deathblow to Imperialism Will Only Come Under the Leadership of the Organized Colonized Masses. orinocotribune.com 
By The Black Alliance for Peace — Feb 13, 2023 | The Final Deathblow to Imperialism Will Only Come Under The Leadership of The Organized Colonized Masses |
(2023-02-17). Ali Wazir is free but his struggle continues. peoplesdispatch.org After 26 months of incarceration, Ali Wazir, leader of the Pashtun Tahafuz Movement, was finally released after getting bail. Wazir has been charged in a number of cases since December 2020 where he made a speech criticizing the Pakistani Army and establishment…
(2023-02-17). China demands withdrawal of all sanctions on Iran, restoration of Iran nuclear deal. peoplesdispatch.org Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi concluded his three-day state visit to China on Thursday and and issued a joint statement with China emphasizing the need for a multipolar world…
(2023-02-17). Daily Round-up | Rights groups sue Peru's president for protesters' killings & other stories. peoplesdispatch.org In today's episode, we bring you stories of the rights groups in Peru suing the de facto government, a disaster involving migrants in Libya, Israel passing an amendment to a citizenship law, and teachers protesting education reforms in Greece…
(2023-02-17). "Justice must prevail": a global call for freedom of US political prisoner Mumia Abu-Jamal. peoplesdispatch.org A month-long solidarity campaign has been launched to demand the release of political prisoner and revolutionary Mumia Abu-Jamal just weeks before a court ruling in the US will determine if he will be granted a new trial, following decades of persecution…
(2023-02-17). Not an inch back: French workers fight back against Macron's neo-liberal pension reform. peoplesdispatch.org On February 17, France's controversial pension reform bill will likely undergo crucial debates and voting in the National Assembly, the lower house of the French Parliament…
(2023-02-17). Rights organizations raise deep concern over Indian tax authorities' 'survey' operation on BBC. peoplesdispatch.org The 'survey' operation conducted by the Income Tax Department was condemned by opposition parties, rights bodies and journalists' organizations. It comes barely a month after the BBC aired a controversial two-part documentary on the Gujarat riots of 2002…
(2023-02-17). Opioid epidemic: Biden's crackdown targets oppressed. workers.org 
When President Joe Biden delivered the State of the Union address in front of Congress Feb. 7, among the many topics he covered, were the opioid and overdose epidemics. He specifically mentioned the proliferation of fentanyl analogues and — with someone heckling him saying it was his fault — his . . . |
(2023-02-17). IRF Summit: Anti-LGBTQ Rhetoric on Display, McGovern Calls Out Hate. splcenter.org At the International Religious Freedom (IRF) Summit in Washington, D.C., last month, summit co-chairs Sam Brownback and Katrina Lantos Swett addressed a joint session. Noting the summit's theme, "Religious Freedom for Everybody, Everywhere, All the Time," Brownback characterized his idea of religious freedom as societies allowing "freedom for the soul and respect for each other." But the rhetoric of individuals and groups present at the summit shows how extremists wield the language of religious freedom in a very different way: to oppress others.
(2023-02-17). Opinion: Black Faces In White Spaces Don't Assure Greener Pastures, Look At Tyre Nichols, Cop City. moguldom.com "We need a seat at the table" is a phrase commonly used to indicate how best to eradicate racial injustice. In other words, we need to be in positions of power and influence when decisionmaking conversations impacting Black people happen. That sounds like a reasonable strategy. Representation matters … to an extent. But those tables …
(2023-02-17). Enviros Threaten Legal Action If Buttigieg Doesn't Act. levernews.com
(2023-02-17). The Rail Unions Warned Us. Greed is Dangerous. inequality.org
(2023-02-17). Saturday 3/18: Wai Ola: ªAukele and the Waters of Life. indybay.org Rhythmix Cultural Works | 2513 Blanding Ave | Alameda, CA 94501…
(2023-02-17). A dónde conduce la agresividad de Occidente. globalizacion.ca Estados Unidos, China y Rusia conforman una triada en la que los dos últimos comparten los mismos intereses geopolíticos y mantienen relaciones sólidas, que les permite defenderse de la política agresiva del primero. | Rusia y China promueven un mundo multipolar…
(2023-02-17). Brazilian Gang Pushing Paraguay on the Verge of a Narco-State Status. america.cgtn.com 
Drug cartels continue to expand their reach across Latin America. The latest example is Paraguay. Once a relatively quiet country, it has become an international transit hub for drug dealing as foreign crime organizations have settled in and caused chaos. Correspondent Maria Valls reports.
(2023-02-17). Chile's Atacama Desert Transformed in a Discarded Clothing Graveyard. america.cgtn.com 
Two images that simply don't go together. Mountains of discarded clothing from retailers piled in the middle of the driest desert on Earth. Harris Whitbeck tells us how the Atacama Desert has become a fashion graveyard.
(2023-02-17). Climate Change is Changing the Face of Yellowstone National Park. america.cgtn.com 
Yellowstone is the oldest national park in the Americas and the largest in the US. For decades, scientists have studied its geysers, many species, and volcanic activity. But now they're closely monitoring something else that's having an impact—climate change. John Zarrella has the story.
(2023-02-17). Colombian Locals Rising Awareness of the Need to Preserve their Biodiversity. america.cgtn.com 
The Choco rainforest extends from south Panama to northern Ecuador. It's one of the most biodiverse regions in the world. Colombia gets the most significant portion of it, and Michelle Begue brings us stories of how locals go the extra mile to protect vulnerable and …
(2023-02-17). Buffalo Tesla Workers Announced A Union Drive. The Next Day They Were Fired. progressivehub.net JEFF SCHUHRKE | IN THESE TIMES…
(2023-02-17). Warren Calls Out Buttigieg And Schumer In Speech Urging Washington Get Tougher on Monopolies. progressivehub.net ERIC CORTELLESSA | TIME…
(2023-02-17). One Donor Funds Both Centrist Dems And Right-Wing Israeli Organizations. progressivehub.net AKELA LACY | THE INTERCEPT…
(2023-02-17). Will The Democratic Party Let Its Constituents Dump Joe Biden? progressivehub.net NATHAN J. ROBINSON | CURRENT AFFAIRS…
(2023-02-17). Is the right wing 'whitewashing' the history curriculum taught in public schools? nationofchange.org
(2023-02-17). In a Harebrained Response to Labor Shortages, Some Lawmakers Want More Child Labor. inequality.org
(2023-02-17). Evo Morales Demands US Clarify Ohio Train Derailment and Chemical Spill. orinocotribune.com On Thursday, February 16, the former president of Bolivia, Evo Morales, demanded that US President Joe Biden provide clarification around the freight train derailment in Ohio and the subsequent release of toxic chemicals. Morales also highlighted the environmental danger that this incident represents for not only the US but also the entire world. | "We demand that President Biden explain to the world the causes and consequences of the environmental disaster in Ohio," Morales wrote on Twitter. "The release of industrial quantities of vinyl chloride and deadly chemicals will affect the lives of the people of the Un…
(2023-02-17). Stacking: Insiders Share Benefits, Efficiencies Of Combining Term And Whole Life Insurance Policies. moguldom.com About 56 percent of Black Americans currently have life insurance, and the numbers have been slowly increasing in recent years. However, 75 percent of Black Americans want life insurance, so it's clear that many are still in need of affordable, adequate coverage. On top of the coverage gap, Black Americans have a higher mortality rate …
(2023-02-17). SPLC wins Anthem Award for story about mistreatment of Black men in immigrant detention. splcenter.org
(2023-02-17). Francisco Sotomayor es el primer genetista e inmunólogo de Cuba. cubadebate.cu Con apenas 33 años, el Dr. Francisco Sotomayor es el primer profesional formado en Cuba en las especialidades de Genética Clínica e Inmunología, logro que implica muchas horas de estudio, dedicación, pasión y entrega. Qué dirían aquellos que no se cansan de repetir "esta juventud está perdida" ante este entusiasta investigador.
(2023-02-17). øQué pasa después de la universidad?: Los egresados y su servicio social. cubadebate.cu En la fábrica de hormigón de la novela cubana de turno hay mil problemas, robos, discriminación hacia las mujeres, incumplimiento de los planes productivos y también jóvenes "adiestrados". Estos dos muchachos recién graduados de la universidad tienen que pasar su servicio social en esta empresa. Claro, con la llegada de la nueva jefa asumen funciones más acordes a su formación profesional, pero eso es ficción, una novela. øQué pasa en la realidad?.
(2023-02-17). Asociación Hermanos Saíz convoca a participar en el concurso de cartel "Mejor es posible" cubadebate.cu La Asociación Hermanos Saíz, organización que agrupa a la vanguardia creativa joven de Cuba, convoca a diseñadores, artistas visuales y otros creadores al concurso de carteles "Mejor es posible", como parte de la campaña por las elecciones nacionales que se realizarán el próximo 26 de marzo.
(2023-02-17). ETECSA informa afectación en los servicios móviles. cubadebate.cu La Empresa de Telecomunicaciones de Cuba (ETECSA) informó a través de Twitter que existe una afectación en los servicios móviles. La entidad subraya que se trabaja en la identificación de la falla para lograr "el mas pronto restablecimiento".
(2023-02-17). Las 3 del día: La Editorial El colectivo en FILH 2023 y las noticias de este 16 de febrero (+ Podcast). cubadebate.cu Aquí está nuevamente "Las 3 del día", el podcast de Cubadebate que tiene de todo un poco en materia informativa. Hoy Thalía Fuentes Puebla trae una entrevista a la Editorial El colectivo en la Feria Internacional del Libro de La Habana 2023 y posteriormente nos comenta las noticias más importantes de este jueves 16 de febrero en nuestro medio digital. Acompáñanos.
(2023-02-17). Ministro de Energía y Minas: Vamos a seguir incorporando potencia para contar con reservas para el verano (+ Video). cubadebate.cu Después del mes de mayo- dijo- vamos a seguir trabajando durante todo el año para seguir incorporando potencia y aumentando las reservas para poder llegar a los meses de junio, julio y agosto en mejores condiciones que el año anterior. "También pueden ocurrir días de afectaciones, pero nada que ver con las diez horas de promedio en afectaciones del mes de octubre del 2022", expresó el ministro en la Mesa Redonda.
(2023-02-17). Nelson Domínguez dona al Museo de la Danza óleo en homenaje al primer encuentro entre Fidel y el Ballet Nacional de Cuba. cubadebate.cu El creador cubano de las artes visuales Nelson Domínguez realizó la donación al Museo de la Danza de un óleo titulado Pas de deux- homenaje, en el que están representados Alicia Alonso y el Comandante en Jefe Fidel Castro. El acto rinde homenaje al 65 aniversario del primer encuentro de Fidel con el Ballet Nacional de Cuba.
(2023-02-17). Preparan en Cuba las bases del anteproyecto de Ley de empresas. cubadebate.cu Camino a contar con una Ley de Empresas, cuyo anteproyecto será sometido a discusión y aprobación en diciembre de este año por la Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular, desde el 2022 Cuba trabaja en la concreción de las bases que podría tener esa normativa, se supo hoy en La Habana.
(2023-02-17). China sanciona a empresas de EEUU por ventas de armas a Taiwán. cubadebate.cu El Gobierno de China impuso un conjunto de sanciones contra las empresas militares estadounidenses Lockheed Martin Corporation y Raytheon Missile and Defense, las cuales suministraban armas a Taiwán en violación de la soberanía e integridad territorial china. Estas compañías tienes prohibido realizar inversiones e importar bienes del gigante asiático.
(2023-02-17). Equipo Sub-17 cubano pasó a octavos en premundial de fútbol. cubadebate.cu Una goleada sobre Guadalupe era la única opción de la selección cubana para conservar esperanzas de pasar a los octavos de final en el Campeonato Concacaf Sub-17 de Guatemala 2023.Y eso fue precisamente lo ocurrido: goleó y está en los play off del torneo premundial con la sensación de que lo mejor está por verse.
(2023-02-17). La Colmenita celebrará su aniversario 33 con "Meñique" el próximo domingo. cubadebate.cu La Compañía Infantil "La Colmenita" se presentará especialmente en el Anfiteatro del Centro Histórico de La Habana Vieja para reestrenar su versión teatral del "Meñique" de nuestro Héroe Nacional José Martí, recreado con muchos juegos y canciones. La cita es para el domingo, 19 de febrero, a las 5: 30 de la tarde. Si tienen la posibilidad de ir, no falten.
(2023-02-17). Mintur informa sobre incidente en las afueras del Hotel Iberostar Grand Packard y el rapero estadounidense Tekashi 6ix9ine. cubadebate.cu El día 16 de febrero ocurrió un incidente en las afueras del Hotel Iberostar Grand Packard, en La Habana Vieja, debido a la visita privada del rapero, cantante y compositor estadounidense Tekashi 6ix9ine, quien se hospeda en esta instalación. La noticia provocó que un grupo de seguidores del músico se aglomerara frente a este espacio con el objetivo de verlo.
(2023-02-17). No es tiempo para marines (o sus remedos musicales). cubadebate.cu Un artista neoyorquino del hip hop, de visita en Cuba, se dice que aventó desde lo alto del Hotel Packard billetes de dólares a los allí reunidos, provocando el tumulto y el desorden. La mayor parte de los presentes eran muchachos muy jóvenes, quizá conocedores de su música o de sus excentricidades. Somos una nación hospitalaria, pero digna. No necesitamos de remedos de marines ni de escenas humillantes.
(2023-02-17). Rage, Rage Against the Awful War Machine. davidswanson.org
(2023-02-17). We, we, we We're gonna Stop Cop City. davidswanson.org
(2023-02-17). President Maduro and President Petro Sign Trade Agreement, Resume Full Relations. orinocotribune.com 
This Thursday, February 16, the president of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, and the president of Colombia, Gustavo Petro, signed the Partial Scope Trade Agreement No. 28. The signing of this memorandum of understanding ratifies the President Maduro arrived this Thursday afternoon, accompanied by his wife and Deputy Cilia Flores, Vice President Delcy Rodríguez, and by members of his cabinet. After arriving at the Sant…
(2023-02-17). President Maduro Rules Out Resuming Mexico Talks (+Washington Not Keeping Its Word). orinocotribune.com On Thursday, February 16, the Venezuelan President, Nicolás Maduro, ruled out resuming the dialogue—known as the Mexico Talks—that his government had been advancing with representatives of the Unitary Platform which includes the extremist sectors of the Venezuelan opposition. "We do not dialogue with maulas," stated President Maduro, pointing out the breach of the agreements that had been reached at the last round of the Mexico Talks. | "We dialogue with everyone who has to dialogue. When you have a dialogue, you have to have a say," Maduro noted. "And you also summon governments as serious as the gov…
(2023-02-17). President Maduro Rules Out Resuming México Talks (+Washington Abandoning Its Word). orinocotribune.com This Thursday, February 16, the Venezuelan President, Nicolás Maduro, ruled out resuming the dialogue—known as the México Talks—that his government had been advancing with representatives of the Unitary Platform which includes the extremist sectors of the Venezuelan opposition. "We do not dialogue with maulas," stated the head of government, who pointed out the breach of the agreements reached at the last round of the México Talks. | "We dialogue with everyone who has to dialogue. When you have a dialogue, you have to have a say," Maduro noted. "And you also summon governments as serious as the govern…
(2023-02-17). Modi's BBC police raid is an attack on the free press, but its under assault everywhere. thecanary.co Just weeks after the BBC aired a documentary examining Indian prime minister Narendra Modi's role in deadly 2002 sectarian riots, tax inspectors descended on the broadcaster's offices in India. Modi's Hindu nationalist party says the two are not connected. However, rights groups say the raids show the parlous state of press freedom in the world's …
(2023-02-17). Brianna Ghey's murder has exposed sick corporate media opportunism after it peddled years of anti-trans hate. thecanary.co Brianna Ghey's murder, allegedly at the hands of two other young people, has shocked many and left trans, and wider LGBTQ+ communities, scared and angry. Two teenagers, both aged 15, allegedly murdered her on Saturday 11 February in Cheshire. The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has charged them both with murder and they'll stand trial in July. Brianna's …
(2023-02-17). The War on Balloons — The Grayzone live. youtube.com 
The Grayzone's Max Blumenthal and Aaron Mate discuss the high-level US military and intelligence campaign to destroy several dangerous UFO's that turned out to be hobbyist balloons. They also address the latest on the Nord Stream cover-up and Ukraine escalation.
(2023-02-17). Team Jorge: The Israeli contractors behind disinformation and election interference. peoplesdispatch.org A consortium of news outlets has exposed a group based in Israel claiming to have manipulated 33 elections worldwide and manufactured online disinformation campaigns at the behest of intelligence agencies, political campaigns, and private corporations…
(2023-02-17). Think of the power you have as a worker! workers.org 
Based on a talk given at the Feb. 5 webinar "Global Class War: Lessons from Sam Marcy for workers struggles today." Go to youtu.be/5Arb33Q8SN0 to view the webinar. Greetings, comrades, and thank you so much for sticking with us during this program today. My name is Teddie Kelly. I am . . . |
(2023-02-17). Congreso español aprueba leyes sobre aborto y cambio de sexo. telesurtv.net Prohíbe las terapias de conversión y da garantías para la maternidad y la filiación a las personas LGTBIQ+, así como que los centros sanitarios públicos deberán organizar sus servicios para garantizar la prestación del aborto.
(2023-02-17). Protestan por rechazo a candidatura indígena en Guatemala. telesurtv.net Apelan la resolución de la CSJ ante la Corte de Constitucionalidad (CC). Argumentan que no existe fundamento legal y, además, se viola el derecho a elegir y ser electos.
(2023-02-17). Denuncian lawfare en medio de la represión estatal en Perú. telesurtv.net Un bloque de organizaciones de izquierdas rechazó la reunión que, la víspera, sostuvieron la presidenta designada, Dina Boluarte y la líder derechista Keiko Fujimori.
(2023-02-17). Frente de Todos debatirá estrategias de cara a comicios argentinos. telesurtv.net El encuentro fue convocado por el presidente Alberto Fernández. Se prevé la participación de gobernadores, sindicalistas y otros funcionarios.
(2023-02-17). China sanciona a empresas de EE.UU. por vender armas a Taiwán. telesurtv.net Las sanciones incluyen multas valoradas en el doble de los contratos suscritos en 2020 por las empresas con Taiwán.
(2023-02-17). Caricom aboga por mayor integración frente a desafíos globales. telesurtv.net La secretaria general de Caricom, Carla Barnett, resaltó los desafíos de la región frente a la actual inflación.
(2023-02-17). Presidentes de Irán y China fortalecen cooperación bilateral. telesurtv.net Los mandatarios reiteraron que "desarrollar una estrecha relación estratégica es una elección histórica".
(2023-02-17). Presidente de Bolivia se reúne con el canciller de Venezuela. telesurtv.net El presidente Luis Arce aprovechó el encuentro para enviar un saludo a su homólogo venezolano, Nicolás Maduro.
(2023-02-17). Rescatan a otras seis personas tras los terremotos en Türkiye. t.co En la hora 260 fue encontrado un niño de 14 años en la ciudad de Hatay.
(2023-02-17). Presidente venezolano expresa solidaridad con Türkiye tras terremotos. telesurtv.net El mandatario turco resaltó el internacionalismo y la generosidad de Venezuela, a pesar de las injustas sanciones unilaterales impuestas por los Estados Unidos.
(2023-02-17). Sindicatos franceses mantienen rechazo a reforma de pensiones. telesurtv.net Exigen que el Gobierno retire la iniciativa legislativa y presionan políticamente a los diputados para que no la aprueben.
(2023-02-17). Informan avance de FFAA rusas en Artiomovsk, ciudad del Donbás. telesurtv.net Ocupan alturas aledañas a la ciudad. Cubren con fuego de artillería un corredor utilizado por tropas ucranianas para llevar refuerzos y retirarse del área.
(2023-02-17). Congreso de Honduras elige a los nuevos magistrados de la CSJ. telesurtv.net Tras la elección, los nuevos magistrados hicieron una promesa de ley ante el Congreso. Y después sostuvieron una reunión para elegir al presidente de la CSJ entre ellos.
(2023-02-17). Sube a más de 44.000 número de muertos en Türkiye y Siria por sismos. t.co Las autoridades sirias han reportado que los sismos registrados el pasado 6 de febrero, uno de magnitud 7.7 y otro de 7.6, han dejado más de 6.000 fallecidos y miles de heridos.
(2023-02-17). Llegan a Costa Rica 18.000 dosis de vacunas bivalentes contra Covid-19. telesurtv.net Las vacunas arribaron a Costa Rica el pasado 14 de febrero y fueron entregadas a la Caja Costarricense de Seguro Social.
(2023-02-17). Mueren seis personas por intensas lluvias en Sudáfrica. telesurtv.net Sudáfrica declaró por segunda ocasión el estado de desastre, desde el jueves de la semana pasada.
(2023-02-17). Presidente de Brasil anuncia aumento del salario mínimo en mayo. telesurtv.net El jefe de Estado declaró que se reajustará la tabla del Impuesto sobre la Renta de las Personas Físicas (IRPF).
(2023-02-17). Jordán Rodas: que el pueblo de Guatemala elija en las urnas. telesurtv.net Rodas manifestó que la indignación es muy grande y que la paciencia del pueblo tiene un límite.
(2023-02-17). Aprueban proyecto de ley sobre inversiones entre Colombia y Venezuela. telesurtv.net El presidente de la AN, el diputado Jorge Rodríguez, destacó la importancia del acuerdo al afianzar las relaciones binacionales.
(2023-02-17). Presidentes de Venezuela y Colombia firman Acuerdo de Alcance Parcial de Naturaleza Comercial. telesurtv.net El mandatario colombiano destacó que la firma de este acuerdo es un paso más en la integración que nunca debió ser suspendida entre ambos países.
(2023-02-17). Registran sismo de magnitud 5,2 en Türkiye. t.co El gobernador de Hatay, Rahmi Doƒüan, declaró a medios locales que hasta el momento no se han notificado nuevos daños tras el hecho.
(2023-02-17). Chile registra más de 1.700 nuevos casos de Covid-19. telesurtv.net Chile acumula un total de 5.144.220 casos confirmados de la enfermedad, mientras que la cifra de decesos aumentó a. 64.040.
(2023-02-17). Tren con material peligroso se descarrila en Michigan, EE.UU. telesurtv.net Se trata del quinto descarrilamiento de un tren en Estados Unidos en las últimas dos semanas.
(2023-02-17). Panamá reporta diez nuevos casos de mpox. telesurtv.net Los casos corresponden a los contabilizados en la semana del 8 al 15 de febrero, para un acumulado de 139 en la nación.
(2023-02-17). A Conversation With Human Rights Activists In Peru. popularresistance.org On December 7, 2022 a right-wing coup removed Perú's President Pedro Castillo Terrones from power. The predominantly poor indigenous rural and Amazonian communities resoundingly and overwhelmingly voted for Castillo, rejecting outright the neoliberal regime installed by the previous governments. Violence not seen since the Alberto Fujimori dictatorship (1990-2000), has been led by the Peruvian Armed Forces, under orders of coup-leader Dina Boluarte, the Fujimorista Fuerza Popular Party, and other political factions. | It's been over 67 days since the parliamentary coup led by the right-wing forces of Fuerza Popul…
(2023-02-17). Puerto Rico Judge Finds Golfer Guilty in Fatal Dog Shooting. latinorebels.com A Puerto Rico judge on Thursday found a businessman guilty of animal abuse for fatally shooting a stray dog on a golf course nearly two years ago, noting the defendant did so not out of fear but because the animal was interrupting the game.
(2023-02-17). Police officer David Carrick's campaign of rape: a bad apple or a rotten barrel? thecommunists.org An elite London Metropolitan (Met) police officer, David Carrick, has been unmasked as a serial rapist, leading to further revelations of predators hiding in plain sight within the police force. When Carrick recently pled guilty to a series of charges at Southwark crown court, it brought the total to 49 charges covering 85 serious offences, …
(2023-02-17). The Specter of "Woke Communism:" How Corporate America became the Bogeyman of Today's Anti-Communist Crusaders. juancole.com 
By Steve Fraser | — ( Tomdispatch.com ) — Ron DeSantis, governor of Florida and perhaps the next president of the United States, is waging war against something he and many others on the right identify as "woke communism." DeSantis even persuaded the Florida legislature to pass a Victims of Communism law, mandating that every …
(2023-02-17). The coup from above and The Decline of Civilization. indybay.org Ignazio Silone (14), an important theorist of Italian fascism is reported to have said: "When fascism returns, it will not say: 'I am fascism' No, it will say: 'I am anti-fascism'." And I say: we are on the threshold of an internationalized super-fascism, which merely uses new, more perfidious and, above all, more complex methods than the traditional one. | The traditional one was based on nationalist-racist-ethnic ideologemes and came to power through the terror of street and hall battle shock troops of fascist militias.
(2023-02-17). Indigenous People Demonstrate at Super Bowl Demanding Kansas City Drop its Team Name 'Chiefs'. unicornriot.ninja
(2023-02-17). Monday 2/13: David Rovics – "Songs of Social Significance" Healer Trio & Russell Brutsche. indybay.org Resource Center for Nonviolence | 612 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060…
(2023-02-17). Rescue collective life by reading a Red Book: The Seventh Newsletter (2023). mronline.org 
'The world is rapidly being globalised', Castro told the Cuban youth, and this globalisation was 'an unsustainable and intolerable world economic order' founded on the cannibalisation of nature and the brutalisation of social life.
(2023-02-17). The Earthquake, The Deregulation, Corruption & The Erdogan Government. indybay.org The catastrophic earthquake in Turkey has exposed the massive privatization, deregulation and corruption by the Erdogan government. The WorkWeek show looks at the growing social and economic crisis…
(2023-02-17). Thousands of people lose everything in New Zealand floods. wsws.org More than 10,500 people are displaced across the North Island, tens of thousands of people are without water and power, and there is soaring demand for food parcels in Auckland.
(2023-02-17). Hyundai in talks with US Labor Department over child labor in Alabama. wsws.org The talks come seven months after an explosive article in Reuters revealed that a Hyundai-owned metal stamping plant had hired children as young as 12.
(2023-02-17). Ford slashes another 3,800 jobs across Europe, including 2,300 in Germany. wsws.org Behind the backs of the workforce, the general works council and management at Ford have agreed to cut 3,800 jobs across Europe over the next three years.
(2023-02-17). Workers Struggles: Asia, Australia and New Zealand. wsws.org India: 1 million West Bengal government workers strike; Nepal: Public transport workers protest police bullying; Australia: Cleanaway truck drivers strike for higher pay in Sydney; New Zealand secondary school teachers to strike over pay…
(2023-02-17). UK: Far-right violence amid Knowsley anti-migrant protest. wsws.org Events in Knowsley are a warning of what will come if the ceaseless flow of toxic anti-migrant agitation and Islamophobia from the Conservative government and the Labour Party is not countered by the development of a socialist movement in the working class.
(2023-02-17). Cal Poly Humboldt enacts new profit-driven policies provoking student protests demanding the right to decent housing. wsws.org The administration at Cal Poly Humboldt made the abrupt decision to prioritize its on-campus housing for first-year freshmen and transferring students, forcing second-year students to be evicted and find alternative housing at the start of the next semester.
(2023-02-17). Biden refuses to explain why Air Force shot down harmless civilian balloons. wsws.org The decision to shoot down the balloons was clearly politically motivated, aimed at creating a climate of panic, fear and hysteria aimed at demonizing China and further militarizing air and space.
(2023-02-17). Temple University students rally in support of striking grad students as union promotes Democrats. wsws.org Hundreds turned out to oppose Temple University's aggressive attempts to intimidate students and force striking grad students to accept poverty wages.
(2023-02-17). East Palestine, Ohio, residents demand answers after release of toxic chemicals: "You're telling us the air and water are safe. Why are we getting sick?" wsws.org Anger erupted at the town hall meeting Wednesday night as officials tried to downplay the dangers facing residents after the derailment of a Norfolk Southern train and the decision by the railroad to burn toxic chemicals contained in tanker cars.
(2023-02-17). A preventable disaster: Antioch, Turkey once again razed by earthquake. wsws.org It was known that some of the earthquakes with the highest loss of life throughout history have occurred in Antioch.
(2023-02-17). UAW bureaucracy falsifies the heritage of the Flint sit-down strike to push the bogus run-off. wsws.org The comparison of the current, bogus, UAW runoff election to the heroic 1937 Flint sitdown strike along with the claim of worker apathy for low rank-and-file turnout is utterly false.
(2023-02-17). UK Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer visits Kiev to pledge loyalty to NATO's war. wsws.org Starmer told President Zelensky that "should there be a change of government" in the UK, "the support for Ukraine will remain the same."
(2023-02-17). Oppose the Sri Lankan government's anti-democratic attack on local elections. wsws.org The government's ongoing attempts to postpone the elections is a part of its broader attacks on the social and democratic rights of working people who are beginning to rise up against its brutal austerity measures.
(2023-02-17). Republicans revive discredited Wuhan Lab Leak theory and call Anthony Fauci to testify. wsws.org Republicans have demanded Former Biden chief medical advisor Dr Anthony Fauci testify on the Wuhan lab leak theory.
(2023-02-17). Rise of congenital syphilis in the US the result of a decades-long deterioration in public health. wsws.org Congenital syphilis, a disease that was on its way to eradication, is once again reemerging along with other sexually transmitted infections.
(2023-02-17). Disabled man starved to death in Arkansas jail in 2021. wsws.org Larry Eugene Price Jr., 51, diagnosed with bipolar disorder, schizophrenia and PTSD, with a reported IQ of 55, was starved to death while in detention.
(2023-02-17). Delhi's air most polluted of any capital city for fourth year in a row. wsws.org Air pollution has caused an estimated 25,000 deaths in Delhi since the beginning of 2021.
(2023-02-17). Russian offensive underway in Ukraine as war destabilizes the entire region. wsws.org With a further escalation well underway, the war is already destabilizing the entire region, threatening to ever more directly draw in neighboring countries.
(2023-02-17). Reserve Bank of Australia governor Lowe, political theatre and interest rate hikes. wsws.org The central concern of all sections of the political and media establishment is that workers should not draw broad political conclusions from the life-wrenching experiences they are undergoing.
(2023-02-17). Railroad workers confirm "nasty" toxic train "broke down" two days prior to crash in East Palestine, Ohio. wsws.org New details confirm that the February 3 crash could have been prevented had workers' warnings been heeded regarding profit-driven policies, such as Precision Scheduled Railroading.
(2023-02-17). Workers speak out against UAW complicity as Stellantis prepares to shutter Belvidere Assembly. wsws.org Around 1,200 remaining workers at the Stellantis Belvidere Assembly Plant face the Februrary 28 closure of their plant, leaving them with gut wrenching choices.
(2023-02-17). 72 mass shootings in 46 days in the United States: What are the social and political causes? wsws.org Nearly 10,000 men, women and children in the US have already died or been injured in gun-related violence from all causes, in the first less than two months of 2023.
(2023-02-17). Australia: Two workers killed at Queensland zinc mine. wsws.org The tragic death of two young workers, Dylan Langridge and Trevor Davis, highlights the ongoing refusal of mining corporations, governments and unions to implement basic safety measures.
(2023-02-17). Who is responsible for earthquake deaths in Turkey? wsws.org Numerous experts, and even official reports, have been predicting earthquakes along Turkey's fault lines on a scientific and historical basis for years.
(2023-02-17). Perú: La expresión política del hartazgo. globalizacion.ca Desde el inicio de las protestas hace ya dos meses, se ha tratado de negar la existencia de gigantescas marchas en gran parte del territorio nacional: son un pequeño grupo de azuzadores, unos cuántos revoltosos, algunas personas, etc. | Al mismo…