(2023-02-20). Venezuela Rejects Guyana's Accusations of 'Venezuelan Imperialism' Regarding Essequibo Dispute. orinocotribune.com 
This week marks the 57th anniversary of the Geneva Agreement signed in 1966 between Venezuela, the United Kingdom, and the then British colony of Guyana. | The government of Venezuela has "categorically" rejected a On Friday, February 17, on the 5…
(2023-02-20). Left and Right Join Together to Rage Against Ukraine War on Its One Year Anniversary. covertactionmagazine.com Several thousand people gathered at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., on Sunday, February 19, to protest U.S. support for the war in Ukraine around the time of its one-year anniversary. The protest was organized by the People's Party and Libertarian Party. It brought together groups on the left and libertarian right which were unified …
(2023-02-20). Third impeachment in North Korea's history. journal-neo.org 
On several occasions in his recent articles dealing with the political consequences of the disaster in Itaewon on October 29, 2022, the author has referred to the attempts of the Together Democratic Party (the Democrats) to secure the "dismissal" of Lee Sang-min, Minister of the Interior and Safety (a post that is the equivalent of …
(2023-02-20). Why is Washington replacing Georgia's overseer Kelly Degnan? journal-neo.org 
In the rapidly changing situation around Russia's successful special operation to denazify the criminal Ukrainian regime, the Biden administration decided to urgently replace its "overseer" in Ukraine — Ambassador Kelly Degnan. After all, against the background of the outright failure of the Russophobic adventure of the White House using the revival of neo-Nazism in opposition …
(2023-02-20). Business professors are wrong about the future of work. americanthinker.com Most university professors continue to misunderstand the economy and what it actually consists of.
(2023-02-20). Don didn't warn us about Kamala being past her prime. americanthinker.com Don Lemon could have saved us from "the word salads" and passion for school buses.
(2023-02-20). First in war, first in peace, and first in the hearts of his fellow countrymen. americanthinker.com Remembering George Washington on this President's Day.
(2023-02-20). SCOTUS will reconsider the Brunson case. americanthinker.com After declining to hear Brunson v. Adams, SCOTUS decides to reconsider.
(2023-02-20). Why was the East Palestine tank car blown up? americanthinker.com Why were standard procedures not followed?>
(2023-02-20). Saturday 2/18: Free virtual screening of the film "Jerusalem… the East Side Story" indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…
(2023-02-20). Don didn't warn us about Kamala being past her prime. americanthinker.com Don Lemon could have saved us from "the word salads" and passion for school buses.
(2023-02-20). First in war, first in peace, and first in the hearts of his fellow countrymen. americanthinker.com Remembering George Washington on this President's Day.
(2023-02-20). SCOTUS will reconsider the Brunson case. americanthinker.com After declining to hear Brunson v. Adams, SCOTUS decides to reconsider.
(2023-02-20). Why was the East Palestine tank car blown up? americanthinker.com Why were standard procedures not followed?>
(2023-02-20). Saturday 2/18: Free virtual screening of the film "Jerusalem… the East Side Story" indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…
(2023-02-20). Battle For Bakhmut: Military Overview On February 20, 2023 (Video 18+). southfront.org 
Wagner fighters in Paraskovievka | On February 20, the Russian Ministry of Defence confirmed Russian control of the town of Paraskovievka located on the north-western outskirts of the city of Bakhmut (originally called Artyomovsk). The report of the Russian Defence Ministry indicates the end of the mop up operation in the settlement. Head of the Wagner PMC Yevgeny Prigozhin claimed control of Paraskovievka on February 17."The settlement of Paraskovievka is under full control of the units of the PMC "Wagner". Desp…
(2023-02-20). California-Based HBCU Cultivates Its First Independent Medical Degree Program. newsone.com 
(2023-02-20). Thursday 3/23: Indigenous Voices on Our Changing Earth. indybay.org
(2023-02-20). North Korea Launches Ballistic Missiles in Response to War Drills. news.antiwar.com North Korea fired off ballistic missiles as a response to war drills carried out by the United States, Japan, and South Korea this weekend. On Monday, Japan's Coast Guard announced that North Korea launched two ballistic missiles. Kim Yo Jong, the sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, warned against the increased presence of …
(2023-02-20). Washington Plans Fresh Sanctions on Russia, Key Industries Targeted. news.antiwar.com The White House is readying a raft of new sanctions and export controls to impose on Russia, as the war in Ukraine turns one year old, according to Bloomberg. The coming new penalties are said to be focused on targeting key Russian industries as well as so called sanctions circumvention or business conducted with Russian …
(2023-02-20). Nicola Sturgeon — Used and Discarded. globalresearch.ca
(2023-02-20). 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.
(2023-02-20). Finland Reverses Course, Says It Will Join NATO Without Sweden. news.antiwar.com Finnish officials have said they would join NATO without Sweden if Turkey only approves their membership, reversing their previous position that they would only join together with Stockholm. The comments came after Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Sweden wouldn't receive support from Ankara over a Quran-burning protest that was held in front of the …
(2023-02-20). Spain: Barcelona cuts ties with Israel. greenleft.org.au Barcelona has suspended official ties with Israel over its violation of Palestinian rights, reports Dick Nichols.
(2023-02-20). 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.
(2023-02-20). Local gov'ts urged investment restraint over NEV startups. ecns.cn A former top industry official has cautioned local governments against rushing blindly into China's burgeoning new energy vehicle sector, saying that they should refrain from becoming investors in startups.
(2023-02-20). 10 primary students test positive for COVID-19 in Hangzhou. ecns.cn Ten primary students from Xihu District in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, tested positive for COVID-19 on Sunday, leading to a four-day school suspension of the class they are in, said the district's education authorities on Monday.
(2023-02-20). Daily common-sense content brings fame to 28-year-old vlogger. ecns.cn Vlogger Zhang Mengzhen, 28, from Lianyungang City, Jiangsu Province, has become popular online for her videos depicting daily common sense.
(2023-02-20). 20,000 runners hit the road for Shenzhen Marathon. ecns.cn The much-anticipated Shenzhen Marathon featured 20,000 runners on Sunday morning as the annual event finally returned to the subtropical city in Guangdong province after being suspended for three years due to the COVID-19 epidemic.
(2023-02-20). Jimmy Carter to receive hospice care. ecns.cn Jimmy Carter, 98, the oldest living former US president, has opted to spend his final days at his Georgia home, receiving hospice care, his namesake nonprofit foundation says.
(2023-02-20). Chinese scientists design battery concept to tame heat with pressure. ecns.cn A team of Chinese researchers has designed a new battery concept that can extract thermal energy from low-temperature waste heat sources and reuse it on demand simply by controlling the pressure.
(2023-02-20). Beijing bourse launches stock market-making trading business. ecns.cn The Beijing Stock Exchange (BSE) officially launched market-making trading business on its stock market on Monday.
(2023-02-20). DPRK fires rocket shells in response to U.S.-South Korea air drill. ecns.cn The armed forces of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) conducted a multiple-rocket launching drill Monday morning, the official Korean Central News Agency reported, in response to the U.S.-South Korea combined air drill a day earlier.
(2023-02-20). Chinese mainland, Macao to mutually recognize driving licenses. ecns.cn The Ministry of Public Security (MPS) and the government of the Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR) have signed an agreement to enable mutual recognition and exchanges of driving licenses between the Chinese mainland and the Macao SAR.
(2023-02-20). U.S. Hegemony and Its Perils. ecns.cn The United States has acted more boldly to interfere in the internal affairs of other countries, pursue, maintain and abuse hegemony, advance subversion and infiltration, and willfully wage wars, bringing harm to the international community.
(2023-02-20). Former head of China's state railway indicted for bribery. ecns.cn Sheng Guangzu, former secretary of the leading Party members group and general manager of the formerly-named China Railway Corp., has been indicted on charges of taking bribes, the Supreme People's Procuratorate (SPP) said Monday.
(2023-02-20). China's space-tracking ship sets sail for new missions. ecns.cn China's space-tracking ship Yuanwang-5 departed from a port in east China's Jiangsu Province on Monday to conduct spacecraft monitoring missions.
(2023-02-20). Chinese online mapping platform Amap makes over 300b positioning calls/day using BeiDou satellites. ecns.cn Chinese online mapping platform Amap revealed on Saturday that its daily usage of the domestically developed BeiDou Navigation Satellite System (BDS) to make positioning calls had exceeded 300 billion times as of January, and it vowed to expand the application of BDS in the transportation sector.
(2023-02-20). China's health insurance reform: What is changing?>. ecns.cn As many places in China have rolled out the health insurance reform, some residents noticed their monthly health insurance income was cut less.
(2023-02-20). 1 dead, 10 wounded in U.S. shootings. ecns.cn One person was killed and 10 others wounded Sunday in a pair of shootings in Memphis, Tennessee, said local police.
(2023-02-20). NW China's Xinjiang clears another three border ports for passenger traffic. ecns.cn Northwest China's Xinjiang region resumed passenger traffic at three of its land border ports with Central Asian countries on Monday to meet the need of people-to-people exchange.
(2023-02-20). China's first domestically produced antidepressant approved for market sale. ecns.cn China's first domestically produced antidepressant recently received approval for market sale, making a major innovative breakthrough for domestic drugs in treating depression.
(2023-02-20). Rehabilitation for children underway in quake-hit Türkiye. ecns.cn Children attend an activity to entertain and support the mental health of children affected by the deadly earthquake, at a camp for survivors in Adiyaman, Türkiye, Feb. 18, 2023.
(2023-02-20). Japanese bid farewell to giant panda Xiang Xiang. ecns.cn Thousands of Japanese fans bade farewell to the beloved giant panda, who was born in June 2017, the first giant panda to be born and raised naturally at the zoo in nearly three decades on Sunday.
(2023-02-20). One more cross-Strait ferry service line resumes operation. ecns.cn A ferry "Jishun 9" with 59 passengers on board arrived at Lianjiang, marking the resumption of the last passenger route between Fuzhou and Matsu on Sunday.
(2023-02-20). Migratory birds flock to wetland in east China. ecns.cn A flock of pied avocet forage at the coastal wetland in Lianyungang, east China's Jiangsu Province, Feb. 19, 2023.
(2023-02-20). Monks perform Cham dance to greet Tibetan New Year. ecns.cn Cham dance is a masked and costumed ritual performed by Tibetan Buddhist monks to exorcise evils and pray for blessings.
(2023-02-20). Plum blossoms burst into bloom in Nanjing. ecns.cn As an indicator of Spring setting in, plum blossoms enter best viewing season in Nanjing.
(2023-02-20). Parrots 'enjoy' plum blossoms in Nanjing. ecns.cn A parrot raised by a Nanjing citizen perches on a branch of blossoming plum tree at the Meihuashan (Plum Blossom Hill) scenic area in Nanjing, east China's Jiangsu Province, becoming part of the beautiful scenes.
(2023-02-20). Canadian International Auto Show is back. ecns.cn After a two-year hiatus, one of Canada's largest auto shows, the Canadian International Auto Show, will run from February 17 to 26 at the Metro Toronto Convention Center (MTCC).
(2023-02-20). Chris Hedges: Rage Against The War Machine Speech. scheerpost.com 
(2023-02-20). [Rewind] Eddie Conway: Prisons Enable America's Obscene Wealth. scheerpost.com 
(2023-02-20). Our Freedoms Shrink as Our Military Expands. scheerpost.com By Brad Wolf / CounterPunch The Merchants of Death even own our sidewalks. That's what we were told when we arrived at Raytheon Technologies in Arlington, Virginia, on Valentine's Day, February 14th, to issue a "Contempt Citation" for Raytheon's failure to comply with a subpoena issued last November by the Merchants of Death War Crimes Tribunal, a People's Tribunal scheduled …
(2023-02-20). Sanders Proposes 'New Deal for Journalism' To Ensure Media Serves Public Interest. scheerpost.com 
(2023-02-20). The Rail Unions Warned Us. Greed Is Dangerous. scheerpost.com 
(2023-02-20). US Admits Weather Pushed Chinese Balloon Off Course, US Shot Down Hobbyist's $12 Balloon in $2 Million Attack. scheerpost.com 
US officials acknowledged the Chinese balloon they shot down on February 4 had likely been blown off course by unexpected weather. The US Air Force later spent $2 million using missiles to blow up what appeared to be a $12 hobbyist balloon.
(2023-02-20). Against Trotskyism: Socialism in one country. fightbacknews.org One of the main pillars of Trotskyism is the denial of the possibility of building socialism in a single country. This is an outgrowth of Trotsky's permanent revolution theory, which argued that the revolution in Russia depended on the immediate success of revolution in western Europe to avoid defeat. Nevertheless, the Soviet Union did indeed build socialism in one country, so we should look at the disagreements between Marxism-Leninism and Trotskyism on this point and try to understand where they come from. | Trotsky's permanent revolution theory was, from the beginning, opposed to the idea that socialism could…
(2023-02-20). Minneapolis: Stop the demolition! Stop polluting native communities! fightbacknews.org Minneapolis MN – On February 19, around 100 protesters and community members gathered at the Roof Depot site in the East Phillips neighborhood to protest the impending demolition of the building. The Climate Justice Committee organized the protest as part of the week of action for the Defend the Atlanta Forest, connecting the struggles against environmental racism and police terror in Atlanta to the local struggle against the pollution of oppressed nationality and working-class communities like East Phillips. The Twin Cities Coalition for Justice for Jamar also joined the protest, demanding justice for Manuel "To…
(2023-02-20). Selected Articles: Medical Marvel or the Second Coming of Al Capone? Pfizer's Sins and Crimes. "We have a vaccine which is killing people" globalresearch.ca 
(2023-02-20). Imperial launches new Impact Fellowship programme. imperial.ac.uk Imperial Policy Forum has launched a new Fellowship for civil servants. Fellows will work on policy challenges with support from Imperial academics.
(2023-02-20). Friend of Assange Found Innocent of False Charges in Ecuador. indybay.org Privacy advocate Ola Bini was finally found innocent of nebulous charges that kept him under control of the legal system for 3 years. Today we share his story as he told it on social media at the end of last month. This morning, he clarified the status of his case. Though the verdict will be appealed, Ola is still smiling, now certain he will prevail.
(2023-02-20). ICAN Confronts CDC and FDA About Hiding Important Vaccine Adverse Event Reports From Public View. globalresearch.ca
(2023-02-20). You can't be for Liberty if you're for banning Books. juancole.com 
By Bill Tubbs | — ( Iowa Capital Dispatch) — Two years ago in my column in the North Scott Press, I introduced "Signs that the Apocalypse is Upon Us," to call attention to items which, though they are actually happening, are so surreal that it seems the end of time must be near. Gov. …
(2023-02-20). Happier and healthier: Why we need a four-day work week. greenleft.org.au As wages stagnate and the cost-of-living crisis worsens, it's time to re-evaluate the role of work in our lives and the economic system, argues Isaac Nellist.
(2023-02-20). Jimmy Carter's Greatest Triumph: Guinea Worm on Verge of Extinction, with only 13 Cases in 2022. juancole.com Former President Jimmy Carter's family has announced that he is moving into hospice care, a sign of his imminent passing. In his honor, I am reprinting this column with some updates. The guinea worm may be the second major human disease after small pox to be completely eradicated. It is a parasite that you get …
(2023-02-20). 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.
(2023-02-20). 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…
(2023-02-20). 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.
(2023-02-20). Petro y Maduro juntos en la frontera, avanzan en acuerdos comerciales. globalizacion.ca Los presidentes de Colombia y de Venezuela, Gustavo Petro y Nicolás Maduro, tuvieron su tercer encuentro oficial en siete meses, esta vez en el Puente Binacional Atanasio Girardot, que se abrió por primera vez al tránsito de vehículos y camiones…
(2023-02-20). Did the US Blow Up Nord Stream If There Is No Media to Report It? globalresearch.ca
(2023-02-20). A Cover-up of Epic Proportions Is Happening in East Palestine, Ohio. globalresearch.ca
(2023-02-20). Friday 2/24: Free Palestine! indybay.org Israeli Consulate | 456 Montgomery | San Francisco…
(2023-02-20). Anti-fascists expose neo-Nazi 'mourning' over Dresden bombing. peoplesdispatch.org 
Far-right political parties and neo-Nazi groups have been trying to hijack the commemoration of the Allied bombing of the city of Dresden during World War II by suggesting it was morally equivalent to the Holocaust…
(2023-02-20). Decoding India's Economy | With Prof. Prabhat Patnaik. peoplesdispatch.org Senior journalist Aunindyo Chakravarty and noted economist Prabhat Patnaik discuss the economic structure of India, the support base of the current dispensation, questions around capitalism and socialism, and what gives us hope in these difficult times…
(2023-02-20). 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…
(2023-02-20). 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…
(2023-02-20). 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…
(2023-02-20). 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…
(2023-02-20). 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…
(2023-02-20). 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…
(2023-02-20). 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…
(2023-02-20). 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…
(2023-02-20). 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…
(2023-02-20). 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…
(2023-02-20). 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…
(2023-02-20). 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…
(2023-02-20). 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…
(2023-02-20). 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…
(2023-02-20). 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…
(2023-02-20). 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…
(2023-02-20). 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…
(2023-02-20). 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…
(2023-02-20). 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…
(2023-02-20). 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…
(2023-02-20). 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…
(2023-02-20). 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…
(2023-02-20). No nuclear war in Europe! and Glorification of violence. indybay.org The well-read do not believe in Russia's sole guilt anyway. They remember the promise made to Gorbachev not to expand NATO eastward. They know that the U.S. organized and financed a coup on the Maidan in 2014 to install a puppet government that would push for Ukraine's eventual admission into NATO.
(2023-02-20). Senior Israeli diplomat expelled from African Union's annual summit. peoplesdispatch.org Israel's deputy director for Africa Sharon Bar Li was asked to leave the inaugural meeting of the African Union summit in Addis Ababa. South Africa later said that Israel's status as observer had not yet been finalized and hence, the expulsion was justified…
(2023-02-20). The End of Excesses. The Collapse of Everything. globalresearch.ca
(2023-02-20). 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.
(2023-02-20). First Nations activists call for an end to the racist practice of stealing Black children. greenleft.org.au The practice of stealing Aboriginal children from their families has continued since Kevin Rudd's apology and it needs to stop, a Sorry Day protest was told. Rachel Evans reports.
(2023-02-20). 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…
(2023-02-20). Sunday 2/19: Livestream: Bigger, More Revolutionary and More Participatory Than Ever! indybay.org Revolution Books | 2444 Durant Avenue ,Berkeley…
(2023-02-20). Saturday 2/25: Film Showing: COUP 53-Old Secrets Cast Long Shadows, A benefit for Revolution Books. indybay.org Revolution Books | 2444 Durant Avenue | Berkeley, CA…
(2023-02-20). 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.
(2023-02-20). Saturday 3/4: Night of Ideas. indybay.org San Francisco Main Library | 100 Larkin St | San Francisco, CA 94102…
(2023-02-20). Friday 2/24: War in Ukraine: One Year On. indybay.org San José Peace & Justice Center | 48 South 7th Street | San José, CA 95112…
(2023-02-20). Saturday 3/18: Summer Camp Board Game Festival. indybay.org Inside the Capitola Mall near the food court.
(2023-02-20). Saturday 3/11: Teddy Bear Clinic. indybay.org Inside the Capitola Mall near the food court.
(2023-02-20). Trámites que aún se tramitan en Ciego de àÅvila. cubadebate.cu La demora en la legalización de viviendas en el municipio de Ciego de àÅvila suele estar asociada a varios factores, pero el principal es la falta de técnicos. De unos 1000 expedientes procesados en el 2022, todavía quedan pendientes 234. Y la cifra sigue creciendo.
(2023-02-20). Veva y la niña que cayó del cielo. cubadebate.cu Un soldado etíope que iba rumbo al frente con fusil y todo, había traído a una bebé que se encontró en un basurero. "Era sábado, un día de limpieza y de fiesta. Por la tarde me trajeron a la criatura. Cuando le pregunté a la enfermera que la llevaba en sus brazos cuántos días tenía, me contestó: ' °Mírela usted misma, le acabaron de cortar el cordón umbilical!' Parecía no tener más de 24 horas de vida. Yo no tenía ninguna experiencia como madre, pero sabía que debía salvar a la niña".
(2023-02-20). Con un golazo de Messi en tiempo de descuento, el PSG le ganó 4-3 al Lille. cubadebate.cu El PSG ganó 4-3 al Lille en un partido loco que tuvo absolutamente de todo, dentro y fuera del campo. Mbappé se inventó un gol casi antológico, el PSG se dejó remontar para después ganar el partido en el minuto 95 con un lanzamiento de falta de Leo Messi. Antes, Neymar se había lesionado y Luis Campos saltó al campo desde el palco para "reemplazar" a Galtier.
(2023-02-20). Concluyó XXXI Feria Internacional del Libro de La Habana: Participaron 411 representantes de 54 países. cubadebate.cu La XXXI Feria Internacional del Libro de La Habana concluyó este domingo luego de 10 días en los que confluyeron distintas manifestaciones artísticas, homenajes a personalidades de las letras e intercambios culturales con la República de Colombia, país invitado de honor. Participaron 411 representantes de 54 países, 19 más que en la edición de 2022.
(2023-02-20). Conozca mejor a los integrantes de #elCubaClásico: Gracial y Mujica. cubadebate.cu Cubadebate ya está en tiempo de Clásico Mundial de Béisbol. Te iremos presentando cada día a 2 de los 30 integrantes de nuestra selección nacional. El Cuba al Clásico es el equipo de todos.
(2023-02-20). El tiempo: Día cálido y escasas lluvias. cubadebate.cu Amanecerá con poca nubosidad en gran parte del país. Desde el final de la mañana estará parcialmente nublado con escasas lluvias. Las temperaturas máximas en la tarde estarán entre 29 y 32 grados Celsius, hasta 33 grados Celsius en el sur oriental.
(2023-02-20). Matemática en un cumpleaños colectivo; y también en el campo a lo RARJ. cubadebate.cu En este acertijo estamos a cuatro manos y dos mentes RARJ y yo; con nuevos retos en el maravilloso mundo de la Matemática, con ejercicios al alcance de la gran mayoría y otros para los que reclaman mayor grado de dificultad.
(2023-02-20). Qué trae la prensa cubana, lunes 20 de febrero de 2023. cubadebate.cu
(2023-02-20). El reto de Cuba en el Clásico: Se oye clarito, clarito… cubadebate.cu Queda tiempo para pulir detalles, no para enseñar. Estamos llenos de optimismo y esperanzas, pero clavamos los pies en la tierra si decimos que lo visto hasta este domingo no convence a plenitud. A los aspectos técnicos hay que ponerle disfrute y alegría. Quienes emplean esa fórmula son mejores y complacen a sus más fieles seguidores, ganen o no las medallas.
(2023-02-20). Esta sigue siendo una batalla de ideas. cubadebate.cu Es una guerra y como tal se comporta. No habrá un empate en su resultado para dos bandos ganadores, sino solo uno victorioso: el del decoro y el humanismo, o el de la estupidez y la mercantilización.
(2023-02-20). Latin America Is Working to End the Monroe Doctrine. davidswanson.org
(2023-02-20). Alertan de persistencia de fuertes lluvias en Sà£o Paulo, Brasil. telesurtv.net Tormentas eléctricas causaron al menos tres muertes. Las precipitaciones dejaron familias sin hogar, varias carreteras bloqueadas y el carnaval fue suspendido en la ciudad.
(2023-02-20). Palestinos declaran desobediencia civil en Jerusalén Este. telesurtv.net Los organizadores dicen que la huelga es en respuesta a las medidas punitivas impuestas por el ministro de extrema derecha Itamar Ben-Gvir…
(2023-02-20). Recuerdan aniversario de movimiento comunista dominicano. telesurtv.net Se trata de una organización fundada el 20 de febrero del año 1956 por un grupo de exiliados dominicanos en Cuba, liderados por Máximo Antonio López.
(2023-02-20). Rusia denuncia que EE.UU. escala conflicto ucraniano. telesurtv.net Rusia dio por zanjado el problema de la incorporación de Crimea en 2014, tras un plebiscito en el cual se aprobó la unión de ese territorio a la Federación.
(2023-02-20). Rusia denuncia ataque de Ucrania en la región de Donestk. telesurtv.net El ataque se produjo horas después que un alto representante del Gobierno ucraniano dijera que Rusia sería "destruida en meses".
(2023-02-20). øPor qué conmemorar el día mundial de la justicia social?>. telesurtv.net La justicia social hace que sociedades y economías funcionen mejor y la pobreza, las desigualdades y los males sociales se reduzcan considerablemente.
(2023-02-20). Corea del Sur y EE.UU. realizan maniobras aéreas conjuntas. telesurtv.net Estas prácticas se realizan un día después que Corea del Norte lanzó un misil balístico de largo alcance.
(2023-02-20). Grupos sociales califican de dictadura al Gobierno de Guatemala. telesurtv.net Tras la negativa de las autoridades electorales para inscribir a la fórmula presidencial de un partido indígena, movimientos sociales nacionales e internacionales criticaron al Gobierno.
(2023-02-20). Realizan consulta sobre privatización de carretera en Guatemala. telesurtv.net Vecinos en el municipio de San José, Escuintla decidirán sobre una concesión del proyecto de la autopista Escuintla al Puerto San José, ya concesionada al Convía.
(2023-02-20). Presidente López Obrador nacionaliza el litio en México. telesurtv.net López Obrador subrayó que EE.UU., Canadá y México tienen el compromiso de que se avance la transición a energías limpias en la construcción de vehículos.
(2023-02-20). Venezuela rechaza declaraciones de Guyana sobre el Acuerdo de Ginebra. telesurtv.net El Acuerdo de Ginebra , que cumplioÃÅ hace cuatro diÃÅas 57 anÃÉos, admite la existencia de un problema limítrofe Venezuela-Guyana y fija los medios paciÃÅficos para su solucioÃÅn.
(2023-02-20). Cifra de muertos por sismos supera 46.000 en Siria y Türkiye. t.co A medida que los esfuerzos de rescate de sobrevivientes de los terremotos comenzaron a disminuir en Türkiye, los equipos de demolición comenzaron a limpiar los montículos de escombros.
(2023-02-20). Türkiye suspende labores de rescate en la mayoría de las zonas afectadas por los terremotos. twitter.com Los esfuerzos de búsqueda y rescate se han completado en la zona del terremoto, excepto en las provincias sureñas de Kahramanmaras y Hatay.
(2023-02-20). Aumenta a 26 la cifra de fallecidos por lluvias en el estado brasileño de Sao Paulo. telesurtv.net Debido a la gravedad de las inundaciones el gobernador del estado de Sao Paulo, declaró el estado de calamidad en cinco ciudades.
(2023-02-20). Estadounidenses rechazan envío de armas a Ejército ucraniano. telesurtv.net Demandan el inicio de conversaciones de paz, la desescalada militar, recortes presupuestarios al Pentágono y la disolución de la OTAN, entre otras.
(2023-02-20). ONU insta a extender acuerdo de exportación de granos ante hambruna. telesurtv.net Solicita su prórroga por Rusia y Ucrania. Precisó que es crucial para África, con 50 millones de seres en crisis alimentaria.
(2023-02-20). Rusia alerta que Europa envió sustancias radiactivas a Ucrania. telesurtv.net Denuncia que Kiev empleará dichas sustancias para montar un falso ataque a gran escala y luego culpar a Rusia de contaminación radiactiva.
(2023-02-20). Restauran Sistema Eléctrico Nacional cubano afectado por una avería. telesurtv.net Ante la falla, localizada como un error humano, funcionaron los microsistemas instalados en todo el país, que permitieron mantener el servicio.
(2023-02-20). Más de 800 damnificados por intensas lluvias en Paraguay. telesurtv.net Las autoridades paraguayas indicaron que no se han registrado decesos ni personas desaparecidas en las zonas afectadas por las inundaciones.
(2023-02-20). Detectan nuevos casos de gripe aviar en Argentina. telesurtv.net El Gobierno argentino había decidido reforzar la vigilancia epidemiológica en su frontera norte, luego de que se detectara un foco de influencia aviar en Bolivia.
(2023-02-20). ONU emplea 250 millones de dólares para evitar hambruna. telesurtv.net Según António Guterres alrededor de 339 millones de personas necesitan ayuda humanitaria.
(2023-02-20). Asesinan a otro líder social y campesino en Magdalena, Colombia. telesurtv.net Al momento de su asesinato, el líder social y campesino se encontraba al frente de casi 300 familias campesinas de la región.
(2023-02-20). Israelíes protestan contra reforma judicial de Netanyahu. telesurtv.net Los manifestantes sostienen que la reforma defendida por el primer ministro israelí socavaría la independencia del poder judicial.
(2023-02-20). Naufragio deja al menos cinco muertos en Panamá. telesurtv.net Agentes de la unidad de Botes Especiales de la Policía de fronteras de Panamá rescataron a 13 personas con vida del naufragio.
(2023-02-20). Presidente ecuatoriano falta a comparecencia por Caso Encuentro. telesurtv.net La presidenta de la comisión parlamentaria que investiga la trama de corrupción denunció que con esta acción Guillermo Lasso le da la espalda al país.
(2023-02-20). 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…
(2023-02-20). LEVER WEEKLY: Driving The Narrative. levernews.com 
(2023-02-20). Saturday 3/11: White People: Say NO to the FBI War on Black Liberation! indybay.org 4101 W. Florissant Ave St. Louis, MO 63115…
(2023-02-20). 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.
(2023-02-20). Sri Lankan Socialist Equality Party to hold election meetings at Kolonnawa and Masakeliya. wsws.org The SEP is fielding candidates for three local government bodies—the Kolonnawa Urban Council in Colombo, the Maskeliya Pradeshiya Sabha in Nuwara Eliya and the Karainagar Pradeshiya in Jaffna.
(2023-02-20). Cincinnati-area water districts shut off intake from Ohio River due to contamination from East Palestine derailment. wsws.org The decision to close the intake exposes attempts by the government and the Norfolk Southern railroad to convince residents that there is no longer any danger to the public.
(2023-02-20). US menaces China over balloon, arms for Russia. wsws.org US Secretary of State Antony Blinken bluntly warned top Chinese diplomat Wang Yi of "the implications and consequences if China provides material support to Russia or assistance with systemic sanctions evasion."
(2023-02-20). Union executive orders end to strike by Newfoundland's Memorial University faculty although contract yet to be finalized. wsws.org In a February 16 announcement, the Memorial University of Newfoundland Faculty Association said that its executive committee had voted to approve a new contract, then went on to explain that union officials were still working to finalize its terms with the university.
(2023-02-20). Why are 42 percent of US high school students experiencing persistent feelings of sadness and hopelessness? wsws.org While the CDC offers no explanation for the mental health crisis gripping US high school students in the second year of the pandemic, it can be found in the life experiences of young people in a society already wracked by poverty, social inequality, police violence and war.
(2023-02-20). Fiji's ex-PM Bainimarama suspended from parliament for sedition. wsws.org The installation of Fiji's new government has seen an ongoing power struggle between two former coup leaders and the contesting factions of the ruling elite backing them—with the threat of another coup ever present.
(2023-02-20). Fascist election denier wins race to be chair of Michigan Republican Party. wsws.org Election denier and QAnon sympathizer Kristina Karamo won the leadership of the Michigan Republican Party during the party's convention in Lansing over the weekend, defeating Matt DePerno, who had the backing of Donald Trump.
(2023-02-20). Mississippi House Republicans back controversial white-run court system for heavily black capital city. wsws.org The Mississippi state House has passed a bill creating a new court system in Jackson allowing white state officials to appoint judges and prosecutors in the majority black city.
(2023-02-20). Fox News emails, messages show its role in instigating January 6 attack. wsws.org One of the key revelations from a lawsuit by Dominion Voting Systems is that Trump tried to call the network and go on the air as the attack on the Capitol was ending, but Fox executives decided that to offer him a live television audience would be "irresponsible."
(2023-02-20). This week in history: February 20-26. wsws.org This column profiles important historical events which took place during this week, 25 years ago, 50 years ago, 75 years ago and 100 years ago.
(2023-02-20). Oakland public schools face drastic cuts in the face of massive budget deficit. wsws.org With the district seeking to close a $79 million deficit, the right to a public education is under threat.
(2023-02-20). Spanish Amazon workers launch indefinite strike against closure of Martorelles facility. wsws.org The 30,000 square meters plant at Martorelles, opened in October 2017, is set to close on April 22.
(2023-02-20). Washington accuses Russia of "crimes against humanity" to justify escalation of Ukraine war. wsws.org As with previous US proclamations about human rights abuses by Russia, Harris' comments were meant to provide cover for the major escalation of US involvement in the war in Ukraine.
(2023-02-20). Why educators should support the SEP in Australia's NSW state election. wsws.org After decades of underfunding by Liberal-National Coalition and Labor-led governments alike, the conditions in schools have reached a crisis point.
(2023-02-20). In Leopoldstadt, playwright Tom Stoppard looks to his past and the fate of Europe's Jews. wsws.org Stoppard's latest play benefits from some of his customary charm, but also suffers from his typical limitations.
(2023-02-20). Temple University administration, corporate press and union bureaucrats falsely claim sellout agreement means "end" of grad student strike. wsws.org Striking Temple graduate students denounce the false narrative announced by Temple University, the Democratic Party-aligned press and union bureaucrats that the three-week strike is over without a ratified tentative agreement.
(2023-02-20). VIDEO: NSW election candidate Oscar Grenfell interviewed on SEP (Australia) fight against war. wsws.org Amid the greatest danger of a catastrophic world war in decades, the SEP is the only party in the NSW state election sounding the alarm and advancing a socialist alternative to militarism.
(2023-02-20). Warmonger Alexander Vindman to speak at University of Michigan. wsws.org Vindman is one of the central military-political figures involved in promoting, entrenching and escalating a prolonged and bloody US-NATO war with Russia in Ukraine.
(2023-02-20). Health care workers' protests and strikes mount across Spain. wsws.org Last week, as many as 1 million people joined a rally in support of doctors and in defence of public health in Madird.
(2023-02-19). Canada to Send Navy Ships to Haiti, Trudeau Announces at CARICOM Summit. orinocotribune.com
(2023-02-19). CARICOM Urges Greater Leadership Role to Address Haiti Crisis. orinocotribune.com The Caribbean Community (CARICOM), at its 44th Meeting of Heads of Government, reiterated that the Community must play a leadership role in addressing the deteriorating situation in Haiti, a member state of CARICOM. The declaration was made through a The final declaration of the summit addressed the securit…
(2023-02-19). Chevron to Increase Shipment of Venezuelan Oil to US (+OPEC). orinocotribune.com Chevron has announced that it will raise its shipments of Venezuelan oil to the United States to 100,000 barrels per day in the month of February. In January, Chevron's oil shipment from Venezuela to the US was 75,000 barrels of crude per day. | According to a report
(2023-02-19). Eyewitness to War: Escaping the Meat Grinder—My Encounters with Refugees from Soledar in Eastern Ukraine. covertactionmagazine.com As is usually the norm in this conflict zone, we had not received prior notice as to the day's schedule. Our vehicle worked its way to a district outside Donetsk called Shakhtersk, which bore the stigmata of nine years of shelling. The grim landscape of desolation stretched for miles on end until suddenly our convoy …
(2023-02-19). Regarding the visit of the Filipino President to Japan. journal-neo.org 
In the period from February 8 to 12 this year, Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., the son of one of the country's most prominent politicians of the second half of the last century (and also President) Ferdinand Marcos Sr., was on an official visit to Japan. What was the third event of regional significance in …
(2023-02-19). An American Lie by Any Other Name Would Smell as Dirty. strategic-culture.org The cost of all this is not only financial but the simple math can be worked out in terms of the distrust of the U.S. general public and loss of confidence in the U.S. institutions and the President's credibility. | Washington DC is viewed by many as sending us terribly patronizing cancel culture messages along the lines of "Don't you dare listen to what Vladimir Putin says", but this is where a truth bombshell by Seymore Hersh, a seasoned professional in journalism who exposed the M·ªπ Lai massacre in Vietnam, comes from. The 86-year old Seymore Hersh referred to the anonymous but genuine source w…
(2023-02-19). Trump Against Empire: Is That Why They Hate Him? strategic-culture.org Trump was ideologically incoherent and crassly transactional. But the threat he posed to American empire and thus the gargantuan security state helps establish a motive for why US intelligence intervened in both the 2016 and 2020 elections. | By Christian PARENTI | As president, Donald Trump lavished the rich with tax cuts and deregulation. Yet, contradictorily, he also threatened the structure of American global hegemony that does so much to keep the American one percent tremendously wealthy. In fact, Trump undertook the most momentous rollback of American military and diplomatic power since the current architec…
(2023-02-19). How One Delaware City Ended Prison Gerrymandering. truthout.org This article was originally published by the Center for Public Integrity, a nonprofit investigative news organization based in Washington, D.C. The Howard R. Young Correctional Institution sits between a creek and Interstate 495 in Wilmington, Delaware. For the last ten years, the prison's 1,281 residents were counted as constituents of Wilmington's third city council district. |
(2023-02-19). Over 85 People Incarcerated at Washington Detention Center Go on Hunger Strike. truthout.org This story was originally published by Prism. Earlier this month, over 85 people incarcerated at Northwest Detention Center (NWDC) in Tacoma, Washington, went on a five-day hunger strike to protest worsening living conditions. According to advocates, the strike started on Feb. 1 when guards accused detainees of having contraband materials during an inspection. When detainees across units joined in… |
(2023-02-19). Break Away from the Woke Herd. americanthinker.com Never have so few tried to control so many. Don't fall for it.
(2023-02-19). Eating Their Own in the Golden State. americanthinker.com Can the pencil-neck vote outweigh the DEI Left on behalf of Adam Schiff?>
(2023-02-19). The Anti-Freedom Far-Left is Nothing More Than a Squawking Minority. americanthinker.com Cultural Guerrilla Warfare: modern fascists have co-opted our culture, under the illusion of being "the majority"… but they are only the tyrannical ten percent.
(2023-02-19). The Bright Line between Inflation and Spending. americanthinker.com This level of spending, and debt, is coming to an end. Either we exhibit the fiscal discipline to reduce spending, or the world will force it on us.
(2023-02-19). What Kind of Military Does Our Country Need? americanthinker.com Exactly how woke do we want to make the people who defend our freedom?>
(2023-02-19). A trip to Huntsville was an eye-opening experience, but left me with questions. americanthinker.com She was rude and shockingly mindless; surprise, surprise, she was a Democrat!
(2023-02-19). Betrayal: leftist organization discovers they accidentally hired a White lady. americanthinker.com Even when intentionally being "anti-racist," the left can't seem to free themselves from the albatross of race politics.
(2023-02-19). GDI labels conservative websites "false/misleading" in false/misleading attempt to libel/slander. americanthinker.com A media source marked "trusted" by fact-checkers and big government is basically a scarlet letter in journalism.
(2023-02-19). How the creation of the administrative state led to today's political crisis. americanthinker.com A new book explains how we got to the state we're in.
(2023-02-19). Now we are to be afraid of the no-vaccine Marburg virus. americanthinker.com Sound the alarm, because the media, the WHO, and Big Pharma said so.
(2023-02-19). One trip to the border and Kevin McCarthy can only say 'no amnesty'. americanthinker.com The House Speaker learned a lot from his border trip.
(2023-02-19). San Diego's Catholic leadership must be getting an earful from the faithful on its illegal migrant-enabling operations. americanthinker.com The Church is suddenly emphasizing that it helps "legal" immigrants, even though it's pretty clear from its video that they are enabling illegal border surgers.
(2023-02-19). The buck stops…with the previous guy. americanthinker.com How much more can Biden blame Trump for everything?>
(2023-02-19). The Defense Department tries to circumvent the Hyde Amendment. americanthinker.com Its workaround is exactly the same as the Democrats' getting around the First Amendment by giving censorship duties to tech tyrants.
(2023-02-19). The lies government will tell to force green energy. americanthinker.com Is it any wonder that the people have so little trust in big government?>
(2023-02-19). The U.S. Navy lowers its standards yet again. americanthinker.com Its focus is clearly on keeping a leftist base happy rather than on protecting America.
(2023-02-19). Trump announces trip to East Palestine, FEMA reverses course. americanthinker.com Curious timing for the disaster agency that was previously downplaying the chemical spill that rocked Ohio.
(2023-02-19). We lost two great sports broadcasters in February. americanthinker.com Tim McCarver and Billy Packer knew what they were talking about and were always interesting, entertaining, and respectful of both cohosts and fans.
(2023-02-19). The U.S. Military is Winning. No, Really, It Is! tomdispatch.com 4,000,000,029,057. Remember that number. It's going to come up again later. But let's begin with another number entirely: 145,000 — as in, 145,000 uniformed soldiers striding down Washington's Pennsylvania Avenue. That's the number of troops who marched down that very street in May 1865 after the United States defeated the Confederate States of America. Similar legions of rifle-toting troops did the same after World War I ended with the defeat of Germany and its allies in 1918. And Sherman tanks rolling through the urban canyons of midtown Manhattan? That followed the triumph over the Axis in 1945. That's w…
(2023-02-19). Fact Check: Presidential Candidate Nikki Haley is a Punjabi Born in India Who Passes as White, Listed White on Voter Registration. moguldom.com There is much discussion centered around the newly announced GOP presidential candidate Nikki Haley. Is she white? Is she Indian, passing for white? Was she born in India? Haley, 51, is the two-term Governor of South Carolina and the former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations. Haley, a former President Donald Trump supporter, was born …
(2023-02-19). Military Situation In Bakhmut On February 19, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
(2023-02-19). Military Situation In Donbass On February 19, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | Clashes between the Russian Army and the AFU continue in Bakhmut and its outskirts; | Clashes between the Russian Army and the AFU continue in Mariinka village; | Artillery duels between the Russian Army and the AFU continue near Debrova; | Artillery duels between the Russian Army and the AFU continue near Ugledar; | Up to 200 Ukrainian servicemen, 4 armored vehicles and 2 howitzers were destroyed by Russian artillery on Krasniy-Liman front,…
(2023-02-19). Military Situation In Kharkiv Region, Ukraine, On February 19, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | Russian forces took control of Gryanykivka village; | Ukrainian forces struck Russian positions in Kuzemivka village with HIMARS MLRS; | Clashes between the Russian Army and the AFU continue near Debrova; | Clashes between the Russian Army and the AFU continue near Synkivka; | Up to 70 Ukrainian personnel, 2 armoured vehicles and 1 vehicle were destroyed by Russian artillery shelling in the Kupyansk region, according to the Russian MOD. | MORE ON TH…
(2023-02-19). Military Situation In Syria On February 19, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | On February 19, the Russian Ministry of Defense recorded 1 case of hostilities and ceasefire violations in the Idlib region in the past 24 hours; | More than 5,800 people died as a result of the earthquake in northwestern Syria, according to Syrian officials; | More than 40,600 people died as a result of the earthquake in southern Turkey, according to Turkish officials; | On February 19, Israeli warplanes attacked Damascus city with several missiles. Five people were…
(2023-02-19). Taibbi: US Senator Wanted ZeroHedge Banned From Twitter. southfront.org 
Illustrative Image | Originally published by Since Elon Musk took over Twitter in October 2022, he has continued to keep his promise of transparency with regard to the company's past behavior | Thanks to the revelations in the so-called 'Twitter Files', we have seen clear evidence that the FBI and other three-letter agencies worked directly with various social media entities to suppress perfectly "lawful sp…
(2023-02-19). Video: Has Germany Become a Colony of the United States? southfront.org 
(2023-02-19). Explosions Reported At Another U.S. Base In Syria's Deir Ezzor. southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image. Via Twitter. | On February 19, at least three blasts rocked the United States-led coalition's Mission Support Site Conoco in Syria's northeastern region. | Mission Support Site Conoco is located within a large gas plant in the eastern countryside of Deir Ezzor. It is unknown how many of the some 900 U.S. troops present in Syria are currently deployed at the site. | Some Syrian news sources reported that Mission Support Site Conoco was attacked with several mortar she…
(2023-02-19). Five Killed In Israeli Strikes On Civilian, Military Targets In Syria (Videos). southfront.org 
Illustrative image. Source: the Israeli Air Force. | On February 19, five people were killed and at least 15 others were wounded when Israeli strikes hit a building in the highly-secured Kafar Sousah neighborhood in the Syrian capital, Damascus. | Citing a military source, the Syrian Arab News Agency said that Israel also attacked several bases around Damascus. One of the bases was reportedly a radar site near the village of Tall al-Masyah in the northeastern countryside of the neighboring al-…
(2023-02-19). Saudi FM Says Arab States Need New Syria Approach. southfront.org 
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud via Twitter. | Consensus is building in the Arab world that isolating Syria is not working and that dialogue with Damascus is needed "at some point," Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud said at the Munich Security Conference on February 18. "You will see not just among the GCC [Gulf Cooperation Council] but in the Arab world there is a consensus growing that the status quo is not workable," the minister said, signaling a s…
(2023-02-19). U.S. Avenger Air Defense Systems Destined To Ukraine Spotted In Poland (Videos). southfront.org 
The Army Avenger's turret rotates as the vehicle drives down an Eglin Air Force Base range road April 20. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.) | AN/TWQ-1 Avenger air defense systems donated by the United States to Ukraine have already arrived in Poland, according to videos that surfaced online on February 19. | The U.S. first promised to arm Kiev forces with Avenger systems last year. In November, four systems were included as part of a $400 million military aid package. Eight were included in…
(2023-02-19). U.S. Confirms Attack On Northeastern Syria Base. southfront.org 
U.S. Marines with Weapons Company, 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment provide security support during mission on Sept. 9, 2018, at an undisclosed location in Syria. (Cpl. Gabino Perez/Marine Corps) | The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) has confirmed that one of its bases in Syria's northeastern Syrian region came under attack on February 18. | In a statement that was released a day after the attack, the command said that the Green Village base, which is located within al-Omar oil fields in the s…
(2023-02-19). U.S. Says It Captured ISIS Official In New Syria Operation. southfront.org 
ERBIL, Iraq — An AH-64E Apache helicopter from the 4th Squadron, 6th Cavalry Regiment, Task Force Saber, hovers prior to taking off to conduct a mission, July 11,2017, Erbil, Iraq. (U.S. Army photo by Capt. Stephen James) | On February 19, the United States Central Command announced that coalition forces and the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) captured an ISIS official during a joint operation in Syria's northeastern region that took place a day earlier. | The command said in a statem…
(2023-02-19). U.S. Supply Convoy Attacked In Iraq's Saladin. southfront.org 
File image. | On February 19, a convoy moving logistic supplies for the United States-led coalition came under attack in the northern Iraqi province of Saladin. | The convoy was targeted with an improvised explosive device as it was passing near the town of Balad. No casualties were reported as a result of the attack. | An armed faction calling itself the Islamic Resistance — al-Muhandis Revenge Brigade claimed responsibility for the attack. The faction is one of several pro-Iranian armed factio…
(2023-02-19). Ukraine war is frozen, no territorial changes expected, says Council on Foreign Relations chief, while dismissing peace talks. geopoliticaleconomy.com The president of the US government-linked Council on Foreign Relations, Richard Haass, said the proxy war in Ukraine is frozen and he expects no territorial changes in the next year of fighting. At the same time, he dismissed the possibility of peace negotations.
(2023-02-19). Tyler Perry To Donate $2.75M To Atlanta's Low-Income Senior Citizens. newsone.com 
Source: Gilbert Flores / Getty | Entertainment mogul and philanthropist Tyler Perry to donate $2.5M to help older Atlanta homeowners — KTAL NB…
(2023-02-19). Nike Donates $8.9M To Grassroots Nonprofits Advancing Social Justice. newsone.com 
Source: SOPA Images / Getty | Nike is furthering its commitment to support grassroots nonprofits dedicated to uplifting and empowering Black and brown communities. The brand As a grantee of
(2023-02-19). Basketball Legend Michael Jordan Makes Historic Contribution To Make-A-Wish Foundation. newsone.com 
(2023-02-19). Building, Here and Now, The World We Yearn For. popularresistance.org Cecosesola was established in Barquisimeto, capital of the State of Lara, in the central western region of Venezuela, as a cooperative integration organization on December 17, 1967. It is a meeting place where more than 50 community organizations are active, integrated in a network of production of goods and services that brings together more than 23,000 members from the popular sectors. Through this network, we develop a wide variety of activities such as: agricultural production, small-scale agro-industrial production, funeral services, transportation, health services, financial services, mutual aid funds, dist…
(2023-02-19). Blinken Warns Chinese FM Against Providing Military Support to Russia. news.antiwar.com Amid simmering tensions between Washington and Beijing, Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi at the Munich Security Conference on Saturday. After the White House ordered the military to shoot down a Chinese balloon which floated over the continental United States, there was a major breakdown in diplomacy. Previously, US …
(2023-02-19). The American Empire Is A Sore Loser That Will Get Us All Killed. popularresistance.org The American Empire is unmatched in its warmongering and its propaganda alike. This process occurs by design. The endless streams of misinformation pouring out of U.S.-dominated corporate media manufacture consent for the American Empire's endless wars. However, seeds of desperation are beginning to bloom in the U.S. and the Collective West's imperial garden. The ruling elite, generally so confident in the inherent truths of American exceptionalism and the West's imperial superiority, are now being confronted with an uncomfortable reality: the American empire is losing.
(2023-02-19). Trudeau Government Stopped Reporting COVID-19 First & Second Booster Vaccination Data and Deleted It. Are They Preparing for a Digital ID? globalresearch.ca
(2023-02-19). 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).
(2023-02-19). 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.
(2023-02-19). 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.
(2023-02-19). 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.
(2023-02-19). 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.
(2023-02-19). 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.
(2023-02-19). China's medical insurance reforms offer greater security: experts. ecns.cn A slew of experts have hailed China's recent medical insurance reforms as a necessary means to provide more security for the public, responding to public concerns that the reforms have cut people's deposits under the medical insurance system.
(2023-02-19). Biden says American communities being torn apart by gun violence. ecns.cn U.S. President Joe Biden said in a statement on Friday that American communities are "being torn apart by gun violence."
(2023-02-19). China-U.S. relations should not be led astray by a wandering balloon: Chinese envoy. ecns.cn A Chinese envoy said Friday that Washington's response to a Chinese unmanned civilian airship unexpectedly entering U.S. airspace was an overreaction, urging the U.S. side not to let bilateral relations go astray as a result of this isolated incident.
(2023-02-19). Senior Chinese diplomat urges U.S. to correct mistakes in airship incident. ecns.cn A senior Chinese diplomat on Saturday urged the United States to show sincerity, correct its mistakes, acknowledge and repair the damage it has done to the China-U.S. relations over the Chinese civilian unmanned airship incident.
(2023-02-19). 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.
(2023-02-19). Comicomment: Hysteria rises in balloon farce. ecns.cn On February 17, Wang Yi, director of the Office of the Foreign Affairs Commission of the CPC Central Committee, said China demands that the U.S. show sincerity in resolving the problem and stop doing such absurd things out of domestic political needs.
(2023-02-19). 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.
(2023-02-19). 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.
(2023-02-19). 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.
(2023-02-19). 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.
(2023-02-19). 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.
(2023-02-19). 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.
(2023-02-19). Culture Fact | Solar term: Rain Water. ecns.cn The traditional Chinese lunar calendar divides the year into 24 solar terms. Rain Water, the second solar term, starts on February 19 this year.
(2023-02-19). 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.
(2023-02-19). 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.
(2023-02-19). 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.
(2023-02-19). '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.
(2023-02-19). 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.
(2023-02-19). (W. E. Talk) SHENG Kai: Is Sinicization the Secularization of Buddhism?>. ecns.cn SHENG Kai, vice president of Tsinghua University's Institute of Ethics and Religion and deputy director of the Institute of Buddhist Culture of China, explored these topics in an exclusive interview with China News Service's "W. E. Talk".
(2023-02-19). Must See Black History Month TV: Shows To Watch During February. newsone.com Today's streaming companies offer countless shows to keep you and the family entertained. Historically, Black stories have not always been uplifted positively in media. Storytelling has since evolved into a variety of impactful series and films that represent th…
(2023-02-19). Patrick Lawrence: Munich as Propaganda Fest. scheerpost.com 
By Patrick Lawrence / Original to ScheerPost I love Wang Yi's response when The New York Times's Michael Crowley caught him in a hallway at the Munich Security Conference Saturday and asked the Chinese foreign minister if he planned to meet Secretary of State Antony Blinken on the sidelines. "He simply chuckled," Crowley wrote of …
(2023-02-19). The World Wants to be Deceived. globalresearch.ca
(2023-02-19). NYC's Austerity Budget Is Leaving Asylum-Seeking Students With Few Resources. truthout.org In late December, Joana, her husband and 6- and 8-year-old daughters were put on a bus in Laredo, Texas, and sent to New York City. The family was part of Republican Gov. Greg Abbott's transfer of Central and South American asylum seekers to sanctuary cities including Chicago, Philadelphia, New York and Washington, D.C. that began in the summer of 2022. Joana told Truthout that it took the family… |
(2023-02-19). Crisis in Intelligence and the Way Forward. globalresearch.ca
(2023-02-19). Syrian Earthquake Victims Desperately Need Aid — and an End to US Sanctions. truthout.org The devastating earthquake in Turkey and Syria has killed over 40,000 people, a number the United Nations has warned may escalate. The destruction is unfathomable. According to the UN, at least 870,000 people across Turkey and Syria are in urgent need of hot meals. In Syria, around 5.3 million people are in need of shelter. Over 1 million people in Turkey are living in temporary shelters. |
(2023-02-19). Black Is Back Coalition holds webinar on FBI Repression. fightbacknews.org New York City, NY – On Saturday, February 18, the Black Is Back Coalition hosted an all-day webinar, focusing on the FBI's history of attacking Black and African people as well as radical social justice organizers. Speakers included noted figures including Ward Churchill, Ajamu Baraka and Omali Yeshitela. The conference was also endorsed by groups including Union del Barrio, Friends of the Congo, the Bethesda African Cemetery Coalition, and the International People's Democratic Uhuru Movement. | The speeches mostly provided historical context about the role the FBI has played in trying to destroy people's movemen…
(2023-02-19). Christian Nationalism vs. the Separation of Church and State. dissidentvoice.org We have a long tradition in Am ≠erica of Separation of Church and State that prohi ≠bits government's promotion of religion on the one hand, and interference with its free exercise on the other. In their refusal to establish a state church or to favor one religion over another, the Founding Fathers didn't think that religion was …
(2023-02-19). 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.
(2023-02-19). Eyewitness to War: My Encounters with Refugees from Soledar in Eastern Ukraine. libya360.wordpress.com Arnaud Develay War refugees from Soledar in eastern Ukraine. [Source: Photo courtesy of Arnaud Develay] As is usually the norm in this conflict zone, we had not received prior notice as to the day's schedule. Our vehicle worked its way to a district outside Donetsk called Shakhtersk, which bore the stigmata of nine years of…
(2023-02-19). Fidel Castro's Legacy Lives on as Cuba Keeps Sending 'Doctors, not Bombs' All Across the World. libya360.wordpress.com Daniel Kovalik Cuba's leader Fidel Castro speaks on International Workers Day in Revolution Plaza in Havana, Cuba. © AP Photo/Javier Galeano In the immediate aftermath of the recent devastating earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria, Cuba dispatched medical teams to the affected areas to provide care to victims. Their departure was marked by a farewell ceremony, which featured…
(2023-02-19). Russia's Special Military Operation 1 Year On: How the US Started this War & Where it's Heading… libya360.wordpress.com NATO's War on Russia Beforehand: @15: 31 US-NATO's Proxy War with China: @42: 33 — As Russia's special military operation reaches the one year mark, we wonder what is happening now and what will happen next; — Equally important is what started this conflict; — NATO has repeatedly attacked and destroyed allies of Russia around the globe…
(2023-02-19). Ursula von der Leyen's Nazi Pedigree. libya360.wordpress.com Evan Reif Ursula von der Leyen with Ukrainian President Volodymyr ZelenskyI Her father Ernst Albrecht, President of the German state of Lower Saxony from 1978 to 1990, brought unrehabilitated Nazis into his administration and carried out a black-flag terrorist operation designed to discredit the left-wing Red Army Faction. In the wake of the Russo-Ukrainian war,…
(2023-02-19). "Greater Israel": The Zionist Plan for the Middle East. globalresearch.ca When viewed in the current context, the war on Iraq, the 2006 war on Lebanon, the 2011 war on Libya, the ongoing wars on Syria and Iraq, the war on Yemen, must be understood in relation to the Zionist Plan for the Middle East…
(2023-02-19). Neo-Nazis Who Organized Deadly 'Unite the Right' Rally Claim They're In "Communication" with 'Anti-War' Protest Leaders in DC. itsgoingdown.org 
Several neo-Nazis that attended and helped organize the deadly 'Unite the Right' rally in Charlottesville, VA, claim they are in communication with the organizers of the 'Rage Against the War Machine,' rally in Washington DC, which is bringing together various pro-Putin trolls, far-Right grifters, and conspiracy theorists. According to a livestream from the "Patriotic Socialist…
(2023-02-19). Syria: Israeli Missile Strike Hits Damascus Housing Complex, Killing 15. news.antiwar.com
(2023-02-19). Mascot Towers residents demand real action on housing defects. greenleft.org.au Residents of the defect-plagued Mascot Towers building say solutions proposed by the major parties do not go far enough. Jim McIlroy reports.
(2023-02-19). Israeli Delegate Expelled from African Union Summit, in what may be First Global South Reaction to new Extremist Netanyahu Government. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — On Saturday at the opening of the African Union summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, the Israeli delegate was asked to leave. Sharon Bar-Li, the deputy director of the African desk at the Israeli foreign ministry, was escorted out of the opening session by security guards, according to the Al Jazeera …
(2023-02-19). The Battle To Stop Air Products' Carbon Capture Project Grows. popularresistance.org Where the Tickfaw River leads into Lake Maurepas in South Louisiana, a coffin containing a plastic skeleton is fastened to pilings rising out of the water. "Save Lake Maurepas From Impending Death by Air Products," a sign above it states. This arresting visual captures the sentiments of opponents of a plan to develop the world's largest carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) project under the lake. | Air Products, a global hydrogen manufacturing company, is proposing to build a $4.5 billion "Clean Energy Complex" to manufacture blue hydrogen and an accompanying carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) project, that…
(2023-02-19). "Terrorist groups in Syria receiving earthquake aid from the US and EU," Interview with Kari Jaquesson. globalresearch.ca
(2023-02-19). How Nicaragua Tackles Climate Change and Hunger. popularresistance.org A group of ten students and two faculty members from the University of Maryland met with the Marlen Sanchez, Director of the Latin American Institute of Agroecology (IALA Ixim Ulew), and Erika Takeo, Coordinator of the Friends of ATC in a conference room at the Francisco Morazán School in Managua. | Sanchez spoke about climate change and its impact on Nicaragua. There have been more droughts, floods, earthquakes, and hurricanes damaging Nicaragua making it 1 of the 10 countries of the world most affected by climate change. Many countries try to mitigate the consequences but do not attack the base of the problem.
(2023-02-19). Black History: Howard University Swim & Dive Team Covers 'Sports Illustrated' In HBCU First. newsone.com 
Howard University made HBCUs proud yet again when its swim and dive team made Black history on a recent 'Sports Illustrated' Daily Cover.
(2023-02-19). Top Republicans Press Biden To Increase Military Aid to Taiwan. news.antiwar.com Four high-ranking Republicans in Congress sent a letter to President Joe Biden demanding more military aid for Taiwan. In their letter, the legislators claimed the White House is not doing enough to respond to the growing threat from Beijing. The four Congressmen who signed on to the letter hold powerful committee appointments: Representatives Mike Rogers …
(2023-02-19). US, France, and UK Divided on Support for Ukraine. news.antiwar.com British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said London would be the first country to send long-range missiles to Kiev. Meanwhile, statements from top American and French officials indicate support for Ukraine in Washington and Paris may be weakening. At the Munich Security Conference, Sunak said Ukraine "must win the war." During his speech, the British leader …
(2023-02-19). 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…
(2023-02-19). Tacoma Art Museum workers win free parking as they fight for union recognition. liberationnews.org 
Since starting to organize, the museum board has already granted a major concession to make parking free for workers at the museum.
(2023-02-19). China-Iran ties are on the right side of history. peoplesdispatch.org 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 international security. The red carpet welcome accorded to Raisi signified the high importance attached by Beijing to the comprehensive strategic partnership between China and Iran in the prevailing international milieu. | In a 'curtain-raiser' on Monday,
(2023-02-19). The Great Western Crusade Against "Evil" globalresearch.ca
(2023-02-19). From Indigenous Colonial Struggles to the Freedom Convoy. Raising Funds for Global Research News Hour. globalresearch.ca
(2023-02-19). A US-Led 'Coalition of the Willing' Foreshadows the Splintering of NATO. globalresearch.ca
(2023-02-19). Bernhard Gives… So Does Brian. smoothiex12.blogspot.com
(2023-02-19). SOS — Alliance For Global Justice Has Been Attacked! popularresistance.org Alliance for Global Justice and our fiscally-sponsored projects are under attack by right-wing media. They're doing their best to intimidate and silence us in order to neutralize our effectiveness in growing and supporting movements for liberation and justice worldwide. They have convinced the company that handles our credit card donations to block AfGJ and our projects from use of this critical fundraising tool. | This isn't the first time they've come at us. In the 1980s, the Young Republicans claimed that the Nicaragua Network, our founding organization, was taking college students to Nicaragua to train in gue…
(2023-02-19). Palestine Action Declares A Siege On Leicester's Israeli Arms Factory. popularresistance.org From May 1st, Palestine Action will lay siege to Leicester's Israeli arms factory, UAV Tactical Systems. The mass action will include hundreds staying put for weeks on end, through day and night, refusing to leave until Elbit does. Drawing parallels with the decades-long siege of Gaza [1], Palestine Action's siege will symbolically turn this process on its head and cut off Leicester's link to Israel's military supply chain. | The direct action campaign against Elbit to date has forced Israel's largest arms firm to lose their London Headquarters, Oldham arms factory, and over £280million in contracts with th…
(2023-02-19). Anti-War Groups Protest Against Munich Security Conference. popularresistance.org Munich, Germany – On February 18, Saturday, anti-imperialist, leftist groups protested in Munich, Germany against the ongoing 59th annual Munich Security Conference (MSC) which began on Friday February 17. Left-wing groups including the German Communist Party (DKP), Socialist German Workers Youth (SDAJ), and others marched in the city and slammed MSC as the conference of warmongers. The mobilization saw the participation of tens of thousands of people who condemned the conference and called for peace. Anti-fascist groups also denounced the far-right groups who also organized protests in Munich on Saturday.
(2023-02-19). Daily Round-up | Tesla vehicle recall and 'retaliatory' firings & other stories. peoplesdispatch.org In today's episode, we bring you stories of Tesla being forced to withdraw vehicles and cracking down on unionizing, anti-fascist actions in Germany, and the latest European Union bid to prevent Russian athletes from competing in international events…
(2023-02-19). Iran-China Strategic Partnership. dissidentvoice.org 
The national flags of China and Iran fly in Tiananmen Square during Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi's visit to Beijing, China, February 14, 2023. (Photo by Reuters) The key takeaway of President Ebrahim Raeisi's state visit to Beijing goes way beyond the signing of 20 bilateral cooperation agreements. This is a crucial inflexion point in an …
(2023-02-19). Megalomania — Privilege of the Rich and Powerful? The World Government Summit. globalresearch.ca
(2023-02-19). Tavistock Et Al, Black Cars, Torn Jeans and LGBTQ: Social Engineering, Mind Manipulation. globalresearch.ca
(2023-02-19). The Pfizer Vaccine: A Tale of Two Reports. "Money vs. Mortality" globalresearch.ca
(2023-02-19). American Presidents Renege on Agreements with Russia Opening Its Border to NATO. globalresearch.ca
(2023-02-19). Historical Analysis of the Global Elite: Ransacking the World Economy Until 'You'll Own Nothing.'. globalresearch.ca
(2023-02-19). Ohio Cover Up: Vinyl Chloride Poisoning, Dioxin Byproducts, Hydrochloric Acid Rain, myID & HHS Docs. 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 (2/19/23). 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
(2023-02-19). 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…
(2023-02-19). Darién Peña y su romance con la poesía. cubadebate.cu "Hay que perder la costumbre y dejar de concebir la cultura como saber enciclopédico", así comienza un texto de Gramsci que nos habla de la importancia de qué es cultura y que no, de la inteligencia y del hombre. Entre texto del filósofo marxista, canciones de trova y libros de Martí me imagino Darién Peña Prada, un joven escritor cubano quien con Bestia contextual ganó el Premio Calendario 2022.
(2023-02-19). La Tira de los Lectores: Mi foto del mar. cubadebate.cu Cual postales, las imágenes del mar que llegaron esta semana denotan la belleza de las costas cubanas y traen paz al espectador. Agradecemos la participación de los lectores en esta convocatoria y los invitamos a comunicarse con nuestro equipo a través del correo comentacubadebate@gmail.com o mediante nuestros perfiles en redes sociales.
(2023-02-19). Lisandra Ordaz continúa en el primer puesto en Campeonato Nacional Femenino de Ajedrez. cubadebate.cu Durante la novena ronda del Campeonato Nacional Femenino de Ajedrez de Camagàºey 2023, Lisandra Ordaz, única mujer en Cuba con título de Maestro Internacional, consigue en cada ronda un paso firme hacia su nuevo reinado nacional. Este sábado lo hizo con tablas. La también ganadora en la edición de 2020, firmó la paz con la habanera Karen Gutiérrez.
(2023-02-19). Periodista estadounidense sobre conflicto en Ucrania: "Encendimos la mecha y la tiramos allí" cubadebate.cu Seymour Hersh, destacado periodista estadounidense y ganador de un premio Pulitzer, expresó durante una entrevista este sábado, que al crear condiciones para el conflicto, EE.UU. ofreció al presidente de Rusia, Vladímir Putin, un argumento que llevó al pueblo ruso a consolidarse detrás de su líder."Encendimos la mecha y la tiramos allí", expresó Hersh.
(2023-02-19). Cuba derrota 3-2 a Dragones de Chunichi en juego de preparación. cubadebate.cu El equipo Cuba al V Clásico Mundial obtuvo su primera victoria en su actual gira de preparación por Japón al vencer a los Dragones de Chunichi por 3 carreras a 2.
(2023-02-19). Misil impactó en región de Siria y dejó al menos cinco muertos y 15 heridos. cubadebate.cu Un misil, presuntamente lanzado por el Ejército israelí, alcanzó la víspera una zona residencial de Kafersuseh, distrito municipal de Damasco, Siria, y dañó gravemente varios edificios y dejó al menos cinco muertos y 15 heridos, según el Ministerio de Defensa del país. Ocurrió exactamente a las 22: 00 hora local del sábado.
(2023-02-19). Recuperar la vida colectiva leyendo un libro rojo. cubadebate.cu En el mundo actual, en un lado están los libros rojos y el impulso de ampliar los límites de la humanidad y la cultura de izquierda; en el otro lado están la violencia y el derramamiento de sangre, el lado espantoso de la barbarie. El Día de los Libros Rojos afirma la cultura del futuro, la cultura de la humanidad. Es un frente crucial en la batalla de ideas.
(2023-02-19). How Tribes of the North Are Taking Climate Matters into Their Own Hands. popularresistance.org It can be difficult to understand the true impacts of climate change when you are not directly facing its harsh effects. We see that communities in different regions and terrains around the world are experiencing different rates of global warming with different consequences. We also know that the Arctic, in particular, is experiencing climate change more rapidly and more severely than other parts of the world. In order to understand the diverse impact climate change has on different communities, it is also important to understand what community-based solutions are in place for adaptation and mitigation of climate…
(2023-02-19). Video: Klaus Schwab Calls for Global Government to "Master" AI Technologies. globalresearch.ca
(2023-02-19). Corea del Norte lanza misil balístico al mar de Japón. telesurtv.net La Guardia Costera de Japón también confirmó el lanzamiento del misil.
(2023-02-19). Regiones del norte inician paro en contra del Gobierno de Perú. telesurtv.net En este marco, pudo conocerse que organizaciones sociales en las provincias de San Martín, Piura, Trujillo y Lambayeque ya confirmaron su participación en el paro.
(2023-02-19). Caricom pide regreso a la normalidad en Surinam. telesurtv.net Los líderes del bloque recibieron un informe del Ministro de Relaciones Exteriores, Negocios Internacionales y Cooperación Internacional de Surinam sobre los disturbios en curso en ese país.
(2023-02-19). Encuentran cuerpo de futbolista ghanés entre los escombros en Türkiye. t.co Este sábado el equipo Hatayspor dio a conocer que su jugador, Christian Atsu, falleció en los terremotos que azotaron Türkiye y Siria el pasado 6 de febrero.
(2023-02-19). Türkiye eleva a más de 40.000 los muertos a causa de los terremotos. t.co "Los esfuerzos de búsqueda y rescate terminarán en gran medida a partir de mañana (domingo) por la noche", indicó la Autoridad de Gestión de Catástrofes y Emergencias.
(2023-02-19). Rescatan a tres personas con vida bajo los escombros en Türkiye. t.co Otro rescatado, un hombre de 45 años, había sido encontrado el viernes en la misma provincia, 278 horas después del sismo.
(2023-02-19). Nicaragàºenses evocan legado revolucionario de Sandino. telesurtv.net Homenaje al General de Hombres Libres, Augusto César Sandino, a 89 años de su tránsito a la inmortalidad.
(2023-02-19). Organizaciones sociales denuncian represión en Lima, Perú. telesurtv.net La Policía Nacional de Perú atacó con bombas lacrimógenas en diversos puntos de la capital peruana a grupos de manifestantes, para forzarlos a dispersarse.
(2023-02-19). Al menos cinco fallecidos tras ataque israelí contra Siria. telesurtv.net Hasta el momento se reportan 15 heridos, varios en estado crítico. Los misiles israelíes se lanzaron desde Altos del Golán.
(2023-02-19). Autoridades de Surinam detienen a participantes en protestas. telesurtv.net Se reportan 119 arrestos, de ellos 83 personas que participaron en saqueos. Se presentaron cargos a 37 sospechosos.
(2023-02-19). Protestan en Múnich contra la Conferencia de Seguridad. telesurtv.net La Alianza para la Acción contra MSC reacciona contra " el militarismo, el nacionalismo, el antisemitismo y el racismo"
(2023-02-19). Militares rusos donan 2.5 toneladas de medicamentos a Siria. telesurtv.net La asistencia fue recibida principalmente por el hospital militar sirio y el Hospital Universitario Estatal, donde se presta servicio a damnificados del terremoto.
(2023-02-19). Argentina confirma segundo caso de gripe aviar. telesurtv.net La cartera sanitaria confirmó la enfermedad en análisis efectuados por el Laboratorio Nacional del Senasa.
(2023-02-19). Tiroteo provoca un muerto y un herido en Arizona, EE.UU. telesurtv.net La Policía informó que mantiene a una persona bajo custodia y que el individuo lesionado no corre peligro.
(2023-02-19). OMS pide más fondos de ayuda para víctimas en Türkiye y Siria. telesurtv.net La Organización Mundial de la Salud informó este sábado la recaudación de 84.5 millones de dólares para atender a víctimas de los terremotos en Türkiye y Siria.
(2023-02-19). Avioneta desaparece en pleno vuelo en Filipinas. telesurtv.net La aeronave, con cuatro personas a bordo despegó desde el aeropuerto internacional de Bicol.
(2023-02-19). Líderes de Caricom piden fortalecer fuerzas policiales de Haití. telesurtv.net El primer ministro haitiano, Ariel Henry, solicitó a la comunidad internacional que apoye los esfuerzos para salir de la grave crisis que atraviesa Haití.
(2023-02-19). Incendios forestales se reactivan con fuerza en el sur de Chile. telesurtv.net De acuerdo a datos oficiales alrededor de un 25 por ciento de los incendios forestales en Chile registrados en el 2023 han sido intencionados.
(2023-02-19). Presidente boliviano llama a la unidad por el proceso de cambio. telesurtv.net El presidente Luis Arce señaló que su gobierno respalda a las organizaciones sociales que cimentaron las bases del proceso de cambio.
(2023-02-19). Casi 85.000 edificios quedaron destruidos por sismos en Türkiye. twitter.com El ministro de Medio Ambiente y Urbanismo de Türkiye, afirmó que han examinado alrededor de 684.000 edificios tras los sismos que se registraron en el país.
(2023-02-19). March to War In Iraq, 20 Years Later: February 19, 2003. thedissenter.org The Dissenter Newsletter recalls each day in the timeline of events that led up to the US invasion of Iraq on March 19, 2003, twenty years ago…
(2023-02-19). Kurdish Activists Offer a Beacon to the World. Erdoƒüan Wants to Crush Them. truthout.org Detonations jolted people out of their sleep. Firelight illuminated the skies of northern and eastern Syria, and from time to time it glared brightly. The silence of the night was shattered by the engine noise of Turkish fighter jets and the loud explosions of their deadly cargo, which made the windowpanes and walls of nearby houses tremble. In wave after wave, dozens of Turkish fighter jets took… |
(2023-02-19). A celebration of life for Marshall "Eddie" Conway. therealnews.com 
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(2023-02-19). Northwest Climate Activists, including Native Americans, Target new Oil Pipeline to stop Fossil Fuels. juancole.com 
Climate groups and Indigenous nations are working to add the GTN Xpress pipeline expansion to a long list of defeated fossil fuel transportation projects in the Northwest. By Nick Engelfried | — Climate protesters gathered at the State Capitol in Portland, Oregon in 2019 to protest the later canceled Jordan Cove LNG export terminal. (Facebook/Rogue …
(2023-02-19). RMT union postpones further strikes for a month and divides action by 40,000 rail workers against UK Tory government. wsws.org The four days of action covers rail workers at the train operating companies, while those at Network Rail will only participate on March 16.
(2023-02-19). History: Hitler was Financed by the Federal Reserve and the Bank of England. globalresearch.ca Note to readers: please click the share buttons above | feature image: Hitler, Schacht and Prescott Bush | First published by Global Research in May 2016, Minor edits by Global Research. Title as in the original. | Incisive historical analysis. | From World War …