(2022-09-03). Russia Announces Indefinite Closure of Key Pipeline to Europe Amid Escalating Economic Warfare. news.antiwar.com The economic war between the West and Moscow ratcheted up significantly on Friday when the G7 announced price caps on Russian oil exports. Moscow responded by extending the closure of a critical pipeline bringing gas to Europe. The White House has vowed to destroy the Russian economy, and the Kremlin has responded by further driving …
(2022-09-03). Thousands Demand the Resignation of the Government in Prague. telesurenglish.net In Prague, 70,000 people took to the streets on Saturday to protest against the sharp rise in energy prices and to demand a neutral position on the war in Ukraine. | RELATED: | The organisers said after the end of the demonstration that if the government does not resign by 25 September, they will announce pressure actions and will plan for another protest on 28 September. | "We demand the establishment of a tempor…
(2022-09-03). "The Worldwide Corona Crisis, Global Coup d'Etat Against Humanity" by Michel Chossudovsky. globalresearch.ca My objective is to inform people worldwide and refute the official narrative which has been used as a justification to destabilize the economic and social fabric of entire countries, followed by the imposition of the "deadly" COVID-19 "vaccine". This crisis affects humanity in its entirety: almost 8 billion people.
(2022-09-03). Why is the UFT silent on the expiring contract for New York City educators? wsws.org With the contract expiration for 100,000 public school teachers and staff less than two weeks away, the union is helping to impose a wage freeze amid skyrocketing inflation.
(2022-09-03). What Was Covid Really About? Triggering A Multi-Trillion Dollar Global Debt Crisis. "Ramping up an Imperialist Strategy"? globalresearch.ca If it was indeed about public health, why close down the bulk of health services and the global economy knowing full well what the implications would be? And why mount a military-style propaganda campaign to censor world-renowned scientists and terrorise entire populations…
(2022-09-03). Modi Made A Subtle Jab Against China While Commissioning India's Aircraft Carrier. oneworld.press The Indian leader was subtly conveying his government's view that China is already a developed country with similar socio-economic metrics as its Western counterparts. By tacitly denying recognition of China's self-identification as a developing country, not to mention its claim to being the largest one, India is sending a signal to the rest of the Global South that they should look to it for leadership instead of to China.
(2022-09-03). World Economic Forum's "Young Global Leaders" Revealed. globalresearch.ca For several decades, this program has nurtured compliant leaders acting as WEF agents in governments around the world. The consequences are far-reaching and may turn out to be devastating for humanity.
(2022-09-03). YOU LOVE TO SEE IT: Ending Neighborhood Oil Drilling. levernews.com 
Good things are happening! California just passed an important bill banning drilling in residential neighborhoods. Also, young workers just organized Chipotle's first union, the Amazon Labor Union celebrated another major victory, and thousands of minor league baseball players are starting their own unionization efforts.All this and much more in this week's edition of You Love To See It, available below.California To End Neighborhood Oil Drilling: After decades of
(2022-09-03). Video: The Covid-19 "Killer Vaccine", Devastating Social and Economic Impacts of the Lockdown. Join Hands and Break "The Covid Consensus" globalresearch.ca
(2022-09-03). Johnson Memorial Health in Indiana joins Mayo Clinic Care Network. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Johnson Memorial Health and Mayo Clinic announced Wednesday, Aug. 31, that the Indiana health system has joined the Mayo Clinic Care Network. Members of the Mayo Clinic Care Network, a group of carefully vetted, independent health care organizations, have special access to Mayo Clinic's knowledge and expertise. "We are honored to enter into this collaborative relationship with Mayo Clinic," says David Dunkle, M.D., president and CEO of Johnson Memorial Health. "Our providers…
(2022-09-03). Australia: Bogus jobs Summit outlines tripartite assault on workers. wsws.org The summit centred on how Labor and the unions will impose the sweeping industrial relations restructuring demanded by the corporate elite for decades.
(2022-09-03). China's coal-rich province strives to accelerate green development. ecns.cn At Chindata Group's big data industrial park in Lingqiu County of Datong City, north China's Shanxi Province, hundreds of thousands of servers are running day and night to support high-tech enterprises nationwide in such fields as AI, autonomous driving and quantum communication.
(2022-09-03). China-ASEAN technological cooperation forum to take place in south China. ecns.cn The 10th Forum on China-ASEAN Technology Transfer and Collaborative Innovation will be held in Nanning, capital of south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, from Sept. 15 to 19, according to local authorities.
(2022-09-03). Pennsylvania nursing home workers launch strike against poverty pay, low staffing. wsws.org Nurses and health care workers are striking against terrible overwork conditions, with a single nursing assistant (CNA) sometimes caring for as many as 30 long-term patients at a time.
(2022-09-03). Anti-Fascists Fight Back at "Straight Pride" Rally. indybay.org Saturday August 27 was Straight Pride's 4th annual appearance in the Central Valley town of Modesto, California. This far right group is on the Southern Poverty Law Center's hate list.
(2022-09-03). Video: Brazil elections – Bolsonaro, Lula and the radical left: An interview with Luana Alves (PSOL/MES). greenleft.org.au Sà£o Paulo councillor Luana Alves from Brazil's Socialism and Liberty Party (PSOL) speaks to James Wyner and Federico Fuentes about the coming elections in Brazil.
(2022-09-03). Sunday 9/11: The Other 9/11 — the AFL-CIO's support for the 1973 US coup in Chile betrayed workers. indybay.org us02web.zoom.us/j/3290219617?pwd=OTFGZUVKcDd4bzVkVjl5ZS94QmdoQT09…
(2022-09-03). China sees broader, better IT application in public health sector. ecns.cn China has made notable progress in the promotion of IT application in the public health sector, as evidenced by the rising number of health information platforms, digitalized anti-pandemic measures and healthcare services, according to a press conference on Friday.
(2022-09-03). Mayo Clinic Q&A podcast: Helping kids prepare for back-to-school success. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org In some parts of U.S., school has already begun, and over the next several weeks, almost all children will be back in the classroom after the Labor Day holiday. Setting up students for success at school includes parents and caregivers helping kids develop routines and good habits for time management, nutrition and sleep. "Having routines is so important not only for our kids, but actually for our families and for us as adults, as well,"…
(2022-09-03). The Democratic Establishment Hates Socialist Gabriel Acevero. He Won Reelection Anyway. zcomm.org "I am an unbought and unbossed voice for the working class"
(2022-09-03). Job growth slows in August and unemployment rises as US Fed plans further interest rate increases. wsws.org A sharp drop in job and wage growth is the intended result of US Federal Reserve policies, with more sharp interest rate increases planned.
(2022-09-03). Mayo Clinic study shows successful labor outcomes in expectant mothers using AI. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Mayo Clinic researchers have found that using artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms to analyze patterns of changes in women who are in labor can help identify whether a successful vaginal delivery will occur with good outcomes for mom and baby. The findings were published in PLOS ONE. "This is the first step to using algorithms in providing powerful guidance to physicians and midwives as they make critical decisions during the labor process," says…
(2022-09-03). "Life & Death Issue" For Patients & Nurses At Kaiser: CNA Nurses Speak Out. indybay.org San Francisco NNU-CNA Kaiser nurses rallied and spoke out about the dangerous health and safety conditions for patients at Kaiser. They talked about their stress and how Kaiser because of allowing low staffing levels is a threat to the health of the patients.
(2022-09-03). The financial industry is a lot bigger than a giant vampire squid. indybay.org The size of the financial industry bears no relation to the economy. Self-mythological panegyrics aside, the finance industry confiscates money; it doesn't create it. How much? Get out your calculators, and maybe you'll have to find a way to add a couple of digits to what your screen can hold.
(2022-09-03). Diputados mexicanos aprueban reforma de la Guardia Nacional. telesurtv.net Según la iniciativa, la Sedena será la encargada de elaborar los programas operativos y estrategias de la Guardia Nacional de México.
(2022-09-02). Israel lobby fury as Jewish leftist elected to Labour's ruling body. electronicintifada.net Naomi Wimborne-Idrissi won a seat on the party's National Executive Committee.
(2022-09-02). The Sickness of the American Left and the Path to Recovery. libya360.wordpress.com Danny Haiphong Leftists in the United States are suffering from a propaganda-induced delirium. Revolutionary discipline can get us through the winter storm. The U.S. has entered a dark period. Economic crisis wracks its capitalist system. Military instability and chaos reign supreme over its imperialist ventures. Political illegitimacy worsens by the year, at times by the…
(2022-09-02). Close-In Fighting In Pervomayskoe, Peski Region. southfront.org 
In the Avdiivka direction, Russian-led forces are attempting to improve their tactical positions in the areas of Pervomayskoe, Oprosnoe and Nevelskoe settlements. | On September 1, after prolonged heavy battles, the 11th Regiment of the DPR People's Militia took control of the industrial area on the western outskirts of Peski. They seized the ruins of the bridge and occupied the line along the Donetsk ring road. The AFU units retreated into the village of Pervomay…
(2022-09-02). US Continues to Spend Millions on Russian Imports. orinocotribune.com When the Russian special military operation in Ukraine began, US President Joe Biden promised to isolate and "cripple" the Russian economy, yet Moscow has been able to maintain its economic strength, thanks in part to exporting more than $1 billion per month worth of wood, metals, food, and other goods to the US. | According to statistics cited by AP, more than 3,600 Russian ships have docked at US ports since February 24. While compared to last year, shipments have halved, it still amounts to more than $6 billion in imports. "The amount of Russian products entering US ports suggests that Biden is not fulfilling…
(2022-09-02). White House Asks Congress for $14 Billion To Fund Its War Against Russia. news.antiwar.com The Joe Biden administration requested another massive infusion of cash for its war against Russia. The latest short-term spending proposal seeks nearly $14 billion for weapons and economic assistance for Ukraine. Since Russia invaded Ukraine six months ago, the US has sent Kiev tens of billions in weapons and direct economic assistance. On Friday, the …
(2022-09-02). Ukraine Regime Led by Zelensky Kidnaps Student Dissidents, Bans Opposition Parties, Shuts Down Independent Media, Commits Egregious War Crimes and Imposes Regressive Labor Laws. globalresearch.ca
(2022-09-02). Ukrainian Regime Led by Media Darling Volodymyr Zelensky Kidnaps Student Dissidents, Bans Opposition Parties, Shuts Down Independent Media, Commits Egregious War Crimes and Imposes Regressive Labor Laws. orinocotribune.com 
By Dmitri Kovalevich  ; Aug 20, 2022 | More Ukrainian Soldiers Continue to Defect as Eastern Ukrainians See Better Future with Russian Federation | For more than five months, full-scale hostilities have taken place on the territory of Ukraine. The number of victims is growing every day on both sides of the front line. | From the signing of the "Minsk 2" peace agreement in February 2015 until February 2022—seven long years—hostilities in the Donbas region raged with regular shelling and small arms attacks by the Ukrainian military and paramilitaries against the towns and cities of the region. Ukrain…
(2022-09-02). Euro zone inflation hit new high amid near certain recession. wsws.org The European economy been battered by rising energy and electricity prices, a product of the escalating NATO proxy war against Russia in Ukraine but one of the significant features of the latest data is that inflationary pressures are spreading more broadly.
(2022-09-02). °Franky Velgara Valentin PRESENTE! iacenter.org The following statement was issued on August 25. ProLibertad Allies and Supporters, It is with great sadness that we, in the ProLibertad Freedom Campaign, announce the passing of one of our founders and longtime coordinators, Francisco Velgara Valentin, known affectionately to the movement at large as Franky. Franky Velgara. PHOTO: Pro-Libertad Franky was a dedicated independentista, revolutionary socialist and internationalist. He fought for Puerto Rican independence, supported Revolutionary Cuba, stood with the Vietnamese revolution, gave his unyielding support to mass movements in Latin America, helped to foun…
(2022-09-02). US Working Class Must Stand Up to This Nation's Oligarchs. commondreams.org In the year 2022, three multibillionaires own more wealth than the bottom half of American society—160 million Americans. This is unsustainable.
(2022-09-02). Taiwan Signs $555 Million Contract to Purchase US-Made Drones. news.antiwar.com Taiwan has signed a contract to purchase four MQ-9B SeaGuardian drones from the US worth $555 million, Taiwanese officials said on Wednesday. The MQ-9B SeaGuardian drone is made by General Atomics and is a naval variant of the MQ-9 Reaper drone with more focus on maritime surveillance. Under the contract, the first drone will be …
(2022-09-02). French Inflation Halved by Energy Tariff Shield Measure. telesurenglish.net On Thursday, France's National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies (INSEE) reported that the energy tariff shield introduced by the Parliament had stopped inflation from rising by 3.1 percentage points between the second quarter of 2021 and the second quarter of 2022. | RELATED: | According to a report written by INSEE economists Alexandre Bourgeois and Raphael Lafrogne-Joussier, two-thirds of inflation during that period resulted…
(2022-09-02). SEIU Colludes With Columbia To Push Through Contract For Staff. popularresistance.org Dining, clerical, and technical staff at Columbia University, unionized with SEIU 1199, are waging a "Vote No" campaign after their union leaders agreed to an unacceptable tentative agreement. The proposed contract offers only three-percent raises per year, when inflation is hovering around nine percent — an effective pay cut. Library officers who supervise some of these workers are receiving raises of six percent, which is also far too low. This is the result of closed-door bargaining divorced from the rank and file. | Rank-and-file volunteers were recruited to serve as contract captains back in June, but…
(2022-09-02). Surging prices in Europe: The ruling class makes workers pay for the capitalist crisis. wsws.org Europe's working class is facing the greatest assault on its standard of living in a century, when postwar inflation and the aftermath of the 1929 stock market crash destroyed the livelihoods of large segments of the working and middle classes.
(2022-09-02). Angered by inflation, British workers strike. iacenter.org By G. Dunkel August 26, 2022 Ever since then-Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher "solved" Britain's economic problems by hammering down workers while ignoring their needs in the 1980s, the British rulers have preferred the tactic of confronting and crushing the workers. This summer, workers have begun to hit back with a wave of strikes. Thousands, organized by the Trades Unions Congress, marched through central London June 18 over the cost of living crisis and the need for higher wages. This unstated ruling-class goal of crushing the unions, along with dreams of past imperialist prosperity, lay behind the ruling-cla…
(2022-09-02). On the "Rocks of Recession" and Economic Collapse. Britain's "Special Relationship" with America. globalresearch.ca
(2022-09-02). Economy Adds 315,000 Jobs in August, but Unemployment Rises to 3.7 Percent. cepr.net The index of aggregate hours fell by 0.1 percent in August. | The August employment report gave a somewhat mixed picture as the establishment survey showed a strong gain of 315,000 jobs, while the household survey showed the unemployment rate rising by 0.2 percentage points to 3.7 percent. However, the picture given by both surveys is somewhat more complicated. | In the case of the establishment survey, the prior two months of jobs numbers were revised down by 107,000. This still left a very strong three-month average of 375,000, but slower than it would be without the downward revision. | More importantly, the l…
(2022-09-02). Report: The Union Advantage For Young Workers. popularresistance.org Though originally designed to neutralize the potency of May Day, Labor Day in 2022 comes at an inflection point for US workers in general and for younger US workers in particular. Amid an upswell in union enthusiasm and increased attention to union organizing in the popular press, the trajectory of the labor movement going forward has especially significant ramifications for adult workers under the age of 35. These younger workers have now endured multiple economic shocks during formative stages in their lives. Unions have the potential to both mitigate some of the damage done by recent economic crises and to pro…
(2022-09-02). CEPR Sanctions Watch, August 2022. cepr.net CEPR Sanctions Watch aims to help generate more awareness around sanctions by providing regular updates on US economic sanctions policy and its harmful impacts on people around the world.
(2022-09-02). Chile heads towards historic plebiscite on new constitution. peoplesdispatch.org 
This Sunday, on September 4, Chileans will vote to decide whether to "approve" or "reject" a new constitution, which has been drafted by a democratically elected gender-equal convention. It is said to be one of the most progressive constitutions in the world, and addresses the country's stark social inequalities. | Chile's current constitution was written and imposed in 1980 under the US-backed military dictatorship of General Augusto Pinochet (1973-1990). Several social movements, trade unions and progressive sectors have argued that it enshrined a neoliberal economic model, which favors private interests and pr…
(2022-09-02). "The War is Worth Waging": Afghanistan's Vast Reserves of Minerals and Natural Gas. globalresearch.ca The war on Afghanistan is a profit driven "resource war".
(2022-09-02). Gorbachev Rode the Tiger and Ended Up Inside It. commondreams.org The late Soviet leader ended the Cold War, but his botched reforms opened the way to Russia's modern crony capitalism.
(2022-09-02). Russia Announces New Regional Economic Agenda At The VII Eastern Economic Forum. oneworld.press The VII Eastern Economic Forum, prepared by the Roscongress company, significantly influences the accelerated development of Russia, aimed at ensuring that the entire civilized community develops together and ensures economic growth.
(2022-09-02). G7 Aims to Cap Russian Oil Prices. telesurenglish.net Although the Group of Seven (G7) finance ministers did not specify the cap's level on Friday, they said, "We commit to work urgently on the finalization and implementation of this measure." | RELATED: | According to a joint statement from the group consisting of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the U.K. and the U.S., the price ceiling measure is intended to reduce Russia's revenues and, at the same time pr…
(2022-09-02). Climate, conflicts raise stakes in hungry world. ecns.cn Millions of people struggling for food every day are seeing their hopes dimmed by soaring grain prices and tight supplies amid the impact of climate change and Western sanctions on Russia.
(2022-09-02). EEU Considers Creating Industrial Park in Cuba's Mariel. telesurenglish.net The Eurasian Economic Union (EEU) on Friday outlined the initiative, which has been under discussion by the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) and the executive body of the EEU bloc. | RELATED: | Cuba has proposed to the bloc the loan of a -hectare plot of land for years to create an industrial park in the Mariel special economic zone. According to the EEU, there are prospects of extending the deeds. | The Director…
(2022-09-02). Remembering Barbara Ehrenreich. ips-dc.org 
The Institute for Policy Studies staff and board are mourning the loss of Barbara Ehrenreich, a fiercely committed progressive feminist who wielded her pen and sarcastic wit to expose injustices and spur action for change. | Barbara died on September 1 at age 81. IPS Senior Advisor John Cavanagh, with Barbara Ehrenreich's 1985 publication on a women's economic agenda. | For more than 40 years, Barbara kept our IPS family learning and laughing. As a staff member in the 1980s, she shared an office with longtime IPS Director John Cavanagh and gave him an education in feminism. In between writing books and essays, sh…
(2022-09-02). Crypto Markets Are Leveraging Up Again Pointing To Volatility Risks For Bitcoin And Ether. moguldom.com The amount of leverage in the Bitcoin and Ethereum markets has reached record highs relative to their market caps, suggesting a high risk of volatility and a deleveraging event like the ones that have foreshadowed market bottoms in the past. Leverage is an investment strategy of using borrowed capital to increase the potential return on …
(2022-09-02). This Labor Day, Starbucks Workers To Host Pro-Union 'Sip-Ins' Across The US. popularresistance.org This Labor Day weekend, Starbucks workers across the country will be rolling out the red carpet to their supporters. About 100 of the coffee chain's stores are set to hold "sip-ins" from Friday, Sept. 2 to Monday, Sept. 5. Sip-ins are loosely modeled after sit-ins, and mark designated times when supporters of a store are asked to come in, order low-priced drinks or water, and leave big tips. The events provide an opportunity for baristas and their supporters to engage in conversation about labor conditions and build community. | "I'm a little nervous, but we're excited," said Samantha Shields, a 21-year-old baris…
(2022-09-02). U.S. Approval of Labor Unions at Highest Point Since 1965. scheerpost.com 
By Justin McCarthy / | WASHINGTON, D.C. — Seventy-one percent of Americans now approve of labor unions. Although statistically similar to last year's 68%, it is up from 64% before the pandemic and is the highest Gallup has recorded on this measure since 1965. | These data are from Gallup's annual Work and Education survey, collected Aug. 1-23. | The latest approval…
(2022-09-02). Putting profits over people results in thousands without power in Detroit. liberationnews.org 
Tens of thousands in Detroit and the outlying suburbs are still without power following a thunderstorm on August 29 that caused days-long power outages for hundreds of thousands in Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties.
(2022-09-02). Black America Responds To Jay-Z's Defense Of American Capitalism In 'God Did' Lyrics. moguldom.com Some people are praising the four-minute verse Jay-Z dropped on of DJ Khaled's latest single, "God Did." Most are surprised he did it in one take. Some have latched onto the lyrics, which are getting both applause and thumbs down. The single also features Rick Ross, Lil Wayne, JAY-Z, John Legend. On his "God Did" verse, …
(2022-09-02). Biden's Student Loan Scam. popularresistance.org The Biden administration announcement of so-called student loan debt relief does little to alleviate the problem it claims to solve. Forgiving $20,000 for Pell grant holders and $10,000 for all who earn less than $125,000 is questionable for a variety of reasons. It is a midterm election bait and switch that pleases gullible democrats, helps only a minority of borrowers, and is nothing like what candidate Biden proposed during the 2020 campaign. | Americans owe $1.7 trillion in student loan debt. This crisis did not occur by happenstance. Universities did not escape the neoliberal onslaught and are fund raising m…
(2022-09-02). Deeper regional links stressed at BRI event. ecns.cn Greater connectivity courtesy of the China-proposed Belt and Road Initiative and the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership will boost both development and security in a region that has also been exposed to pressures on multilateral mechanisms.
(2022-09-02). A Marxist IQ for Labor Day. cpusa.org 
This Labor Day comes in the midst of multiple crises facing working people in the U.S. This Marxist IQ looks at the history of Labor Day and its meaning. 1. The labor movement considers Peter McGuire, a late 19th-century trade unionist, to be the most important leader of the movement to establish Labor Day …
(2022-09-02). Minorities in U.S. treated unequally amid monkeypox outbreak. ecns.cn
(2022-09-02). Labor Day weekend: Unions launch biggest election push in history. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON  ;The AFL-CIO today kicked off a massive voter mobilization to elect pro-worker candidates in November, aiming to empower working people to make the difference in scores of close races around the country. The 2022 mobilization kicks into high gear at a time when labor unions enjoy their highest approval rating in more than five decades, according to …
(2022-09-02). 'Honor Her Memory… by Fighting Like Hell': Barbara Ehrenreich Dies at 81. commondreams.org "We've lost a gifted writer and a relentless fighter for the working class," said one admirer of the journalist, author, and labor rights champion.
(2022-09-01). Majority of firms on Beijing bourse report profit in H1. ecns.cn All 106 companies listed on the Beijing Stock Exchange have unveiled their earning figures for the first half of 2022 (H1), with 90 percent of them reporting profits, the latest data shows.
(2022-09-02). First NYC 'Just Cause' Lawsuit Targets Starbucks for Union-Busting. commondreams.org "Just in time for Labor Day, Starbucks secures another spot in the union-busting hall of fame," said one workers' group.
(2022-09-02). 7 movies to celebrate Labor Day weekend. peoplesworld.org 
Held on the first Monday of September, Labor Day is not just an excuse for a (much needed) three-day weekend. Instead, the holiday sprung forth from the struggles and victories of the labor movement in the United States. It's a way to celebrate how far the working class has come, and the present day battles …
(2022-09-02). Behind the Rise in Union Support—And the Challenge Ahead. commondreams.org The inequities leading to the current moment largely derive from the policies of neoliberalism, a model of unfettered capitalism.
(2022-09-02). Former UAW bureaucrat Terry Dittes attacks "outside influences" in UAW election. wsws.org While he did not name names, Dittes' attack was clearly aimed at the World Socialist Web Site,, which has endorsed the campaign of Will Lehman for UAW president.
(2022-09-02). China's R&D spending intensity builds up in 2021: statistics. ecns.cn China's research and development (R&D) spending intensity, or the expenditure on R&D as a percentage of its gross domestic product, built up to 2.44 percent in 2021, shows a yearly statistical bulletin.
(2022-09-02). Comercio Interior informa sobre distribución de productos normados para septiembre. cubadebate.cu El Ministerio del Comercio Interior informó que está garantizada la distribución de la canasta familiar normada correspondiente al mes de septiembre, con los per cápita vigentes, y se mantiene la venta controlada de chícharos, cigarros y productos de aseo. El Mincin ratifica que se cuenta con la harina para la elaboración del pan de la canasta familiar normada.
(2022-09-02). Capitalism Created The Climate Catastrophe. popularresistance.org In November 2022, most member states of the United Nations (UN) will gather in the Egyptian resort city of Sharm El Sheikh for the annual UN Climate Change Conference. This is the 27th conference of the parties to assess the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, commonly referred to as COP 27. The international environmental treaty was established in Rio de Janeiro in 1992, with the first conference held in Berlin in 1995; the agreements were extended in the Kyoto Protocol of 2005 and supplemented by the Paris Agreement of 2015. No more needs to be said of the climate catastrophe, which threatens mass specie…
(2022-09-02). Puerto Ricans demand cancellation of contract with LUMA Energy. peoplesdispatch.org On Wednesday, August 31, a large demonstration was organized in Puerto Rico's capital San Juan, demanding cancellation of the contract with Canadian-American electricity transmission and distribution company, LUMA Energy. The Jornada Se Acabaron Las Promesas social movement, which organized the protest, also demanded the withdrawal of the island's Financial Oversight Board, and the resignation of Governor Pedro Rafael Pierluisi. | Early Wednesday morning, Jornada organized a peaceful roadblock with tires on a section of Luis Muñoz Rivera Avenue, in front of the Seaborne building where the offices of the Financial…
(2022-09-01). Ukraine — A Frontline Report — Vanishing Foreign Weapons. popularresistance.org Some people ask why I read the New York Times and other such outlets of mostly 'western' propaganda. One obvious reason is to "know your enemy", to find out what the propaganda wants us to think. Another one is to find the gems that give a real picture of a situation which often sneak themselves into the coverage, though usually way below the headline. | Today there is a piece about Ukrainian military units which are trading weapons with each other. | A Frontline Shadow Economy: Ukrainian Units Trade Tanks and Artillery | Within the 93rd Mechanized Brigade, Zmei was not just a lowly sergeant. He was the brigade's…
(2022-09-01). Why Full Employment Was A Great Idea, But Is No More. popularresistance.org Hoping to recapture the White House in the United States' bicentennial year, Congressional Democrats introduced legislation to guarantee a job to nearly every adult who wanted one. Sponsored by Minnesota's liberal lion, U.S. Senator Hubert Humphrey, and California Congressman Augustus Hawkins — one of the founders of the Congressional Black Caucus — the bill would've required the executive branch to establish nationwide quotas for industrial output, and forecast the number of jobs necessary to meet those annual benchmarks. | However many jobs the private sector could not — or would not — p…
(2022-09-01). DC Attorney General Karl Racine Goes After Prophet Of Bitcoin Bubble Michael Saylor Over Failure To Pay Taxes. moguldom.com Michael Saylor, a billionaire tech executive who has amassed the largest Bitcoin stash owned by a public company, is being sued by the attorney general of Washington, D.C. over alleged tax fraud. D.C. Attorney General Karl Racine announced in a tweet on Wednesday, Aug. 31 that his office is suing Saylor and his company, MicroStrategy, …
(2022-09-01). 3.8 Million Tenants In The US Could Be Evicted In The Next Two Months. popularresistance.org The 3.8 million facing eviction is the tip of the iceberg. The Census Bureau also estimated that 8.5 million tenants are behind on their rent as the month of August comes to a close. | Millions of people are behind on rent and facing eviction in part because of the soaring rent prices. In June of this year, median rents in the US topped a staggering $2,000 per month—the highest ever recorded. | Renters across the country have seen rent increase by almost 25% since before the pandemic, with an increase of 15% in just the past 12 months, according to real estate marketplace company Zillow. Nearly half of rent…
(2022-09-01). 15,000 Nurses To Strike As They Fight To Put Patients Before Profits. popularresistance.org St. Paul and Duluth, Minnesota — This morning, nurses with the Minnesota Nurses Association announced that 15,000 nurses throughout the state plan to strike for three days beginning September 12, 2022, as they fight for fair contracts to put patients before profits. The strike is believed to be the largest private-sector nurses' strike in U.S. history, and it comes as nurses have negotiated with hospital executives for more than five months and have worked without contracts for the last several months. The strike will be the first that Twin Cities and Twin Ports nurses have taken together in contract negoti…
(2022-09-01). CHEAT SHEET: Health Care's Secret Middleman. levernews.com There is a major player in the U.S. health care system that flies under the radar but wields tremendous power in determining who gets access to life-saving medication. A group of businesses called Pharmacy Benefit Managers, or PBMs, set prescription drug benefits nationwide — and instead of passing savings they negotiate onto patients, these firms pocket the proceeds and reap gargantuan profits.A tiny handful of PBMs, most of which are owned by insurers, control nearly the entire market, shape the benefits of hundreds of millions of Americans, and boast sky-high revenues — yet most people don't know…
(2022-09-01). CHEAT SHEET: Health Care's Secret Middleman. levernews.com There is a major player in the U.S. health care system that flies under the radar but wields tremendous power in determining who gets access to life-saving medication. A group of businesses called Pharmacy Benefit Managers, or PBMs, set prescription drug benefits nationwide — and instead of passing savings they negotiate onto patients, these firms pocket the proceeds and reap gargantuan profits.A tiny handful of PBMs, most of which are owned by insurers, control nearly the entire market, shape the benefits of hundreds of millions of Americans, and boast sky-high revenues — yet most people don't know…
(2022-09-01). Marxist-Leninist Party of Germany celebrates 40th anniversary. fightbacknews.org Gelsenkirchen, Germany – The Marxist Leninist Party of Germany (MLPD) celebrated its 40th anniversary with a weekend of celebration from August 25-28. Among the 1500 who attended were party members from across Germany, their families, residents of the local community, and international guests representing revolutionary parties and organizations from 31 countries across five continents. Andy Koch, the National Organizer of Freedom Road Socialist Organization attended the celebration. | The climax of the weekend on Saturday, August 27, was the unveiling of a new statue of German revolutionary thinker Karl Marx, whi…