(2022-01-06). One Year After Jan 6 Insurrection & Rise Of Fascism With Vermont AFL-CIO Pres Van Deusen. indybay.org Vermont AFL-CIO president David Van Deusen is interviewed one year after the January 6, 2021 attempted coup and insurrection. His federation debated and voted for a resolution for a general strike to protest and stop such an insurrection. He talks about the same issues one year later.
(2022-01-06). "Capitalist Democracy": What is it? And it's connections to Fascism. anchor.fm In this episode I discuss some of the ongoing struggles facing people here in the United States, on the anniversary of the January 6 attempt to take over Congress, and overthrow the election, and how they connect to the history of capitalism's connection to fascism, and the use of democracy as a tool by the state of capitalist dictatorship to misconstrue and misinformed the masses into believing this democracy is for them.
(2022-01-06). Afghans protest Washington's starvation strategy. wsws.org With its draconian sanctions and illegal seizure of financial assets, Washington threatens to kill more Afghans by hunger in the coming months than were slaughtered in 20 years of war.
(2022-01-06). Emma Watson smeared by racist Israeli diplomat. electronicintifada.net False anti-Semitism accusations won't work.
(2022-01-06). Steppe on Fire: Kazakhstan's Color Revolution. strategic-culture.org Maidan in Almaty? Oh yeah. But it's complicated. | So is that much fear and loathing all about gas? Not really. | Kazakhstan was rocked into chaos virtually overnight, in principle, because of the doubling of prices for liquefied gas, which reached the (Russian) equivalent of 20 rubles per liter (compare it to an average of 30 rubles in Russia itself). | That was the spark for nationwide protests spanning every latitude from top business hub Almaty to the Caspian Sea ports of Aktau and Atyrau and even the capital Nur-Sultan, formerly Astana. | The central government was forced to roll back the gas price to the e…
(2022-01-06). Bitcoin dives after Kazakhstan kills internet. rt.com 
Former Soviet republic, world's second-largest mining hub, is facing major internet disruptions amid nationwide anti-government protests | Bitcoin has seen a sharp decline as protests continue in Kazakhstan, the world's second-largest mining hub, where internet was shut down, forcing local miners to switch off their equipment. | The world's leading cryptocurrency has dropped to $42,786, which marked a daily drop of nearly 8.5%, extending losses recorded during the previous session. | The decline occurred after network data provider NetBlocks reported "significant disruption to internet service in Kazakhstan fr…
(2022-01-06). Uranium prices surge as world's top supplier rocked by riots. rt.com 
Violent protests in Kazakhstan impact the global nuclear fuel market | Global prices for uranium have leapt by almost 8%, as Kazakhstan, which accounts for more than 40% of the world's production, struggles to contain widespread ongoing anti-government protests. | On Wednesday, uranium prices on the international market soared to $45.25 a pound from the $42 recorded the day before, according to data from nuclear fuel market research and analysis firm UxC, as quoted by Bloomberg. | Meanwhile, shares in the nation's largest producer, Kazatomprom, were reportedly down 11% in London trading. At the same time, most…
(2022-01-06). Made-in-the-USA Kazakhstan Violence? strategic-culture.org By Stephen LENDMAN | Time and again when destabilizing events happen on the world stage, hegemon USA's dirty hands are involved. | On January 2, violence erupted in Kazakh cities — including the country's largest, Almaty, and its capital, Nur-Sultan. | Allegedly over high fuel prices, Kazakh President, Kassym-Jomart Tokaev, promised to lower gas prices. | On Wednesday, he accepted Prime Minister Askar Mamin's resignation while saying the following: | "Calls to attack civilian and military offices are completely illegal." | It's "a crime! Power will not fall! We do not need conflict, but mutual trust and dia…
(2022-01-06). Anti-fascist lessons from a blacklisted Jewish Communist. peoplesworld.org 
With hate crimes on the rise and democracy in crisis, the literature we study in schools has new purpose. Discussing books with young people doubles as a gesture of resistance. At this moment, the great activist writers seem greater and affect us more powerfully. But of all the readings I used in my university classes …
(2022-01-06). Biden's Four Biggest Mideast Challenges in 2022Ôøº. scheerpost.com 
Al-Aqsa Mosque last May. [Screenshot / YouTube] | By Juan Cole | President Biden faces severe challenges this year, but in my view the for-profit news often either focuses on the wrong ones or misinterprets the nature of the obstacles. | Here are some of the major challenges: | 1. Iran While many foreign policy hawks and inside-the-beltway pundits see the Iranian civilian nuclear enrichment program as a major challenge, and while it is an important issue, there are other troubling dimensions of the US-Iran relatio…
(2022-01-06). The pandemic economy — sick workers can't do their jobs. workers.org 
New York City teachers protest the reopening of schools in August 2020 under unsafe conditions during the COVID pandemic. When the media is full of reports of thousands upon thousands of airline flight cancellations; of subway lines in New York suspended, along with Broadway shows; of professional sports games including . . . |
(2022-01-06). Yet another contradiction of capitalism. mronline.org 
In the United States there are still four million persons who remain unemployed compared to before the pandemic; and yet the Biden administration's attempt to stimulate the economy has already run into a crisis with the re-emergence of inflation not just in that country but elsewhere in the capitalist world as well.
(2022-01-06). Miami hearing for Alex Saab postponed to Feb. 16. fightbacknews.org Miami, FL – The hearing for Alex Saab, the Venezuelan diplomat being detained by the U.S. government, is postponed to February 16 in Miami, Florida. The delays in his case only benefit the U.S. government. Saab's lawyers are seeking a ruling on his diplomatic immunity that will end his illegal detention. | Saab is a unique man who has again and again outsmarted U.S. attempts to punish Venezuela through economic sanctions. The U.S. sanctions aim to shut down sections of the Venezuelan economy – the oil industry, mining and mineral sectors, as well as causing havoc to the water and electricity systems. However, Sa…
(2022-01-06). Lula's Standing Rose in 2021 while Bolsonaro and the Third Way Ran out of Steam. orinocotribune.com By Emir Sader — Dec 29, 2021 | The first characteristic of Brazil in 2021 was the reversal of optimism regarding economic reactivation and favorable economic projections for 2022. On the contrary, throughout the year the economic recession took root, to the point that the Central Bank of Brazil had to substantially raise interest rates. | Unemployment remained at the high levels of the previous year, but what increased greatly was the number of precarious workers. Today we can say that the vast majority of Brazilians who earn some kind of income do not do so with a formal contract. That is, they have no job…
(2022-01-06). Wednesday 1/12: STOP Scab Amazon In San Francisco! End Slave Labor & Union Busting By Bezos. indybay.org Proposed Massive Amazon Warehouse | 900 7th St. & Berry St. | San Francisco…
(2022-01-06). Ex-VP Mike Pence's Team Reportedly Collaborating With 6 January House Committee. sputniknews.com Last month, ex-POTUS Donald Trump suggested that former Vice President Mike Pence was "mortally wounded" after he refused to delay congressional certification of Joe Biden's electoral victory in early January 2021.
(2022-01-06). Nervous reaction on Wall Street to Fed minutes. wsws.org The minutes pointed to concerns that continuing supply chain problems and labor shortages meant rising prices were likely to continue and "last longer and be more widespread than initially thought."
(2022-01-06). Breaking: Brig Gen Mark Kodir dead. plusnews.ug 
The Regional Coordinator of Operation Wealth Creation for Moyo District, Brig Gen Mark Kodir is dead, the army has announced. The retired senior military officer died on Thursday at Victoria Hospital, according to Defense spokesperson, Brig Gen Flavia Byekwaso. Without giving further details on the cause of his death, Byekwaso said, "We condole with the …
(2022-01-06). U.S. Billionaires Saw $1 Trillion Wealth Boom in 2021 Alone. scheerpost.com 
(Pixabay) | By Jake Johnson / A new analysis out Tuesday
(2022-01-06). There Will Be Many Acts of Kindness on the Way Down. warisacrime.org 
I live in a wealthy country, the U.S., and in a corner of it, a part of Virginia, not yet hit hard by fires or floods or tornados. In fact, until Sunday night, January 2nd, we'd had rather pleasant, almost summerlike weather most of the time since summer. Then, Monday morning, we got several inches …
(2022-01-06). Behind Closed Doors, US Urged Israel to Hamper Chinese Investments in Country – Report. sputniknews.com Over the last decade, former Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu tried to strengthen ties with China and solicit Chinese investment in Israel's infrastructure and technology industries.
(2022-01-06). Hainan free trade port attracts projects worth over 5 bln USD. ecns.cn Construction of 142 projects involving a total investment of 37.3 billion yuan (about 5.85 billion U.S. dollars) started Thursday in south China's Hainan free trade port.
(2022-01-06). Australian prime minister declares the country must "ride the wave" of Omicron surge. wsws.org The bipartisan National Cabinet wound back testing further amid record infections and upheld a program of mass illness and death in the interests of corporate profit.
(2022-01-06). Omicron and Us—What's Coming. zcomm.org The current profit-seeking practice of big pharma and corporate compliant government that together obstruct vaccinating the whole planet is homicide for profit…
(2022-01-06). JBLM DES Protection Division Still Illegally Spying On You. indybay.org The Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) DES Protection Division collecting and disseminating information about First Amendment Protected Activities in violation of DOD regulations and Federal law.
(2022-01-06). Metropolis of 14 million confines unvaxxed to their homes. rt.com 
Violators in Philippines' capital Manila can expect to be fined, jailed, or both | Authorities in the Philippines' capital of Manila have banned the unvaccinated from leaving their homes save for buying essentials, going to work and doing exercise. Violators will be slapped with hefty fines, jail time, or both. | The decision, which affects around 14 million individuals living in Metro Manila, was announced on January 3. Under the new regulations, those who have not received two doses of Covid vaccine are to stay home, with only a few exemptions granted: buying necessities and seeking medical help, going to wo…
(2022-01-06). Burying Neoliberalism in Chile. zcomm.org Interview on what we can expect from a Boric presidency…
(2022-01-06). Tuesday 1/4: Press Conference: Stop the Mayor's War on the Tenderloin! indybay.org SF City Hall. Tune into the livestream via @PSLBayArea on Twitter…
(2022-01-05). "American Insurrection": How Far-Right Extremists Moved from Fringe to Mainstream After Jan. 6 Attack. democracynow.org 
Thursday marks one year since a violent mob of thousands of far-right and white supremacist Trump supporters descended on the U.S. Capitol, disrupting Congress from certifying the results of the 2020 presidential election and resulting in five deaths and hundreds of injuries. We look at where these movements are one year later, with the updated investigative documentary "American Insurrection" by Frontline in collaboration with ProPublica and Berkeley Journalism's Investigative Reporting Program. Director Rick Rowley explains how the far-right social movements have grown since the insurrection and says "the locus…
(2022-01-05). Far Right Organizing Has Shifted to the Local Level, Making It Harder to Track. truthout.org 
Thursday marks one year since a violent mob of thousands of far-right and white supremacist Trump supporters descended on the U.S. Capitol, disrupting Congress from certifying the results of the 2020 presidential election and resulting in five deaths and hundreds of injuries. We look at where these movements are one year later, with the updated investigative documentary "American Insurrection" by Frontline in collaboration with ProPublica and Berkeley Journalism's Investigative Reporting Progra…
(2022-01-05). Airport takeover, palace fire & promise of 'tough' response: Here's how Kazakhstan's unrest escalated. rt.com 
The Central Asian state continues its apparent descent into chaos as street protests triggered by a hike in gas prices grow increasingly violent | The situation in Kazakhstan took a sharp turn for the worse on Wednesday, as several cities saw violent unrest, with administrative buildings stormed, a presidential residence set on fire, and the main airport allegedly seized. | The protests began after a twofold hike in the price of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) at the start of the new year. The price caps that had existed in the country for years had turned LPG into an extremely popular type of fuel, widely utili…
(2022-01-05). Internet switched off in Kazakhstan amid unrest — reports. rt.com 
TV broadcasting has also been disrupted in the Central Asian country faced with a wave of protests over a spike in fuel prices | The internet was reportedly switched off across Kazakhstan on Wednesday, as the country remains gripped by violent protests that began in response to a hike in fuel prices after the New Year. | NetBlocks, a British organization that monitors internet freedom, has described the situation in the country as "a nation-scale internet blackout." | Access to the web was cut off completely following a day of mobile internet disruptions and partial curbs on Tuesday, it added. | "The incident…
(2022-01-05). Apple market valuation touches $3 trillion. wsws.org The total divorce of Apple's value from the underlying real economy can be seen in the fact that its market capitalization is now bigger than the gross domestic product of most countries.
(2022-01-05). The Long History of Anti-Haitianism in the Dominican Republic. towardfreedom.org The Dominican Republic's continued maintenance of an exclusionary project like a 118-mile border wall indicates it is fundamentally anti-people in nature, using centuries of anti-Haiti sentiment to deflect the public's attention from its destructive, market-oriented economic policies, writes Yanis Iqbal.
(2022-01-05). Pdte venezolano: El 2022 será de consolidación económica y soluciones para el país. telesurtv.net Entre las 38 leyes aprobadas se encuentran la Ley contra la discriminación racial, Ley de parlamento comunal, y Ley de Atención integral de adultas y adultos mayores.
(2022-01-05). Ministerio de Economía y Planificación da luz verde a 86 nuevas solicitudes de creación de actores económicos (+ PDF). cubadebate.cu El Ministerio de Economía y Planificación aprobó hoy 86 nuevas solicitudes de creación de actores económicos, de las que 84 son Mipymes privadas y dos son cooperativas no agropecuarias. Se trata de las primeras solicitudes a las que se da luz verde en 2022.
(2022-01-05). Sri Lankan president blames COVID-19 for economic crisis. wsws.org Rajapakse was seeking to enlist the media in deflecting surging anger among workers and the poor over rising prices and shortages of essentials, and preparing the ground for more austerity measures.
(2022-01-05). Anuncian en Ecuador marcha contra política económica de Lasso. telesurtv.net Promoverán la congelación de los combustibles y otras demandas. Declaran a 2022 año de la resistencia contra Gobierno nacional.
(2022-01-05). RCEP rollout a major victory for multilateralism, free trade: Chinese FM. ecns.cn The entry into force of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) agreement is a major victory for multilateralism and free trade, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin said Tuesday, noting that China will work with all parties to take an active part in the RCEP's institution building while making positive contributions to regional prosperity and global economic recovery.
(2022-01-05). How American capitalism profits on death. wsws.org Two years into the COVID-19 pandemic, the correspondence between mass infection and stock prices is well established. The markets fall when they suspect measures will be taken to stop the spread of COVID-19, and they rise when the disease is allowed to spread unchecked.
(2022-01-05). 'Down to my last diaper': Parenting in poverty. peoplesworld.org 
For parents living in poverty, "diaper math" is a familiar and distressingly pressing daily calculation. Babies in the U.S. go through six to 10 disposable diapers a day, at an average cost of $70 to $80 a month. Name-brand diapers with high-end absorption sell for as much as a half a dollar each, and can …
(2022-01-05). Preview: What to Look for in the December Jobs Report. cepr.net There is much good news in the labor market, which is likely to continue with the December jobs report. But, we are still not over the pandemic, nor its influence on the labor market.
(2022-01-05). Capitalists Are Dispensable, Laborers Are Not. dissidentvoice.org 
If you set to work to believe everything, you will tire out the believing-muscles of your mind, and then you'll be so weak you won't be able to believe the simplest true things. — Lewis Carroll1 Capitalists—qua owners of capital—are dispensable, but laborers are not. This thesis flows from a neglected asymmetry between capitalists and …
(2022-01-05). Wealth of US Billionaires Rose $1 Trillion in 2021 as Build Back Better Stalls. truthout.org 
A new analysis out Tuesday According to fresh number-crunching by Americans for Tax Fairness (ATF), Tesla and SpaceX founder Elon M…
(2022-01-05). Venezuela's Oil Production Will Increase in 2022. orinocotribune.com 
On Tuesday, January 4, Venezuela's Minister of Industries and National Production Tareck El Aissami asserted that there will be fair oil prices in 2022, allowing an increase in oil production and consequently a recovery by the national oil company Petróleos de Venezuela (PDVSA). | Before his participation in the 24th OPEC+ Ministerial Meeting, El Aissami remarked that the meeting would help strengthen the world energy market, considering that 2021 ended with stable prices. | Vicepdte. Sectorial de Economía y ministro del P…
(2022-01-05). What India needs to learn from spiraling gas, electricity prices in Europe. peoplesdispatch.org The current crisis in The European Union (EU) has made its problem of a green transition worse by choosing a completely market-based approach for gas pricing. As we saw in Texas ea…
(2022-01-05). Iran's blocked assets in S Korea, Iraq to be released likely. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 05 (MNA) — The news released indicates that Iran's financial resources blocked in South Korea and Iraq will be released soon.
(2022-01-05). Tibet beefs up investment during 14th five-year plan. ecns.cn Southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region plans to invest 601.5 billion yuan (about 94.3 billion U.S. dollars) during its 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-2025), according to local authorities.
(2022-01-05). Why US Prisons Don't Want Prisoners To Read. popularresistance.org In a recent piece for Protean magazine entitled "The American Prison System's War on Reading," Alex Skopic writes, "Across the United States, the agencies responsible for mass imprisonment are trying to severely limit incarcerated people's access to the written word—an alarming trend, and one that bears closer examination." From outright banning books and letting prison libraries fall into decay to the intrusion of for-profit electronic reading services that inmates have to pay for, the assault on prisoners' ability to read books while incarcerated is one of many calculated cruelties that make the US carcer…
(2022-01-05). German government looks to shorten quarantine time despite Omicron and rising infections. wsws.org Instead of taking the necessary measures to protect the health and lives of hundreds of thousands, the ruling class is responding with regulations that do everything to keep workers on the job, enabling the maximising of profits.