____ (2022-10-17). In US, there's no escape from inflation. ecns.cn With data on Thursday showing that U.S. inflation in September rose faster than expected, teacher Sally Horton regrets she didn't act to change the windows at her Houston house to double panes before the pandemic struck.
WSWS (2022-10-17). Strikes grow as Macron postpones threat to crush French refinery strike. wsws.org Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne backed off threats to requisition strikers, as a mass march against inflation took place in Paris with transport and energy workers set to strike tomorrow.
____ (2022-10-17). (CPC Congress) China to further encourage foreign investment: official. ecns.cn China will further intensify its efforts to encourage foreign investment, an official with the country's top economic planner said Monday.
Infobrics (2022-10-17). Russian Ambassador to Brazil Predicts Strengthening of BRICS Status. infobrics.org In the current political and economic situation, the BRICS bloc will continue to be one of the key instruments in the global economy, as stated by Russian Ambassador to Brazil Alexey Labetsky…
Infobrics (2022-10-17). Bretton Woods on the Verge of Annihilation. infobrics.org China's economic boom has made America confront a crisis that is totally different from all of…
____ (2022-10-17). Parties from around world laud congress. ecns.cn The ruling parties of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, Vietnam, Laos and Cuba have sent their congratulations to the Communist Party of China on the opening of the 20th CPC National Congress.
____ (2022-10-17). Delegate Lin Zhanxi brings China's Juncao technology to the world. ecns.cn An official from Papua New Guinea has named his daughter after China's Juncao to commemorate China's assistance, said Lin Zhanxi, a delegate to the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, in Beijing on Sunday.
____ (2022-10-17). Xi Jinping presides over preparatory meeting for 20th CPC National Congress. ecns.cn Xi Jinping presided over a preparatory meeting for the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC) at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on the afternoon of October 15.
____ (2022-10-17). 20th CPC National Congress delegates witness big changes in past decade. ecns.cn The past decade has seen notable changes in various fields across the country, according to delegates to the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC), who spoke to the media on Sunday.
____ (2022-10-17). CPC vows to boost modernization. ecns.cn The Communist Party of China has vowed to comprehensively advance national rejuvenation through a Chinese path to modernization, a central task the Party laid out for the next five years and beyond at the 20th CPC National Congress, which opened in Beijing on Sunday.
____ (2022-10-17). CPC charts course for Chinese modernization as key congress opens. ecns.cn The Communist Party of China (CPC) on Sunday unveiled its blueprint for building a modern socialist China in all respects for the next five years and beyond as the 20th CPC National Congress opened.
____ (2022-10-17). China to unswervingly expand all-around opening up: official. ecns.cn China will unswervingly expand all-around opening up and push economic globalization toward being more open, inclusive, balanced and beneficial to all, an official with the country's top economic planner said Monday.
____ (2022-10-17). Political parties, personages from Taiwan send congratulations on CPC national congress. ecns.cn Relevant political parties, organizations, and personages from China's Taiwan region have extended congratulations on the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC) that opened Sunday.
____ (2022-10-17). China's energy system withstands tests of COVID-19, global volatility. ecns.cn China's energy supply system has withstood the tests of the COVID-19 epidemic and major natural disasters, and effectively cushioned the impact of volatile international energy prices, an official said Monday.
____ (2022-10-17). They Say: China's blueprint will leave lasting print on world's landscape. ecns.cn The world seeks out hopes from the 20th CPC National Congress because what is to be hashed out and laid down as blueprints for the future of China will leave a lasting imprint on the world's geopolitical, geo-economic, and geostrategic landscapes.
____ (2022-10-17). China's Q3 economic performance posts notable recovery: official. ecns.cn The Chinese economy has posted a notable trend of recovery in the third quarter (Q3) of this year, an official said Monday.
____ (2022-10-17). Journalists experience 'smart transportation' in Beijing. ecns.cn Chinese and foreign journalists for the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China visit the Beijing Metro Network Control Center in Beijing, Oct. 17, 2022.
____ (2022-10-17). China to further encourage foreign investment: official. ecns.cn China will further intensify its efforts to encourage foreign investment, an official with the country's top economic planner said Monday.
____ (2022-10-17). Presidium of 20th CPC National Congress holds its first meeting, Xi Jinping delivers speech. ecns.cn The presidium of the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC) held its first meeting at the Great Hall of the People on the afternoon of October 15.
____ (2022-10-17). China increases efforts in building up the GBA. ecns.cn China will ramp up efforts to build the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area into a world-class bay area and forge an exemplary model of high-quality development, an official with the country's top economic regulator said on Monday.
____ (2022-10-17). Xi calls on Chinese to pull together with one mind to realize national rejuvenation. ecns.cn Xi Jinping on Monday called on all Chinese people to stay united as "a piece of hard steel" under the leadership of the Communist Party of China (CPC) and pull together with one mind to power the giant ship of national rejuvenation through the wind and waves to reach its destination.
TeleSUR, JDO, SH (2022-10-17). Xi Jinping llama a trabajar por un país socialista moderno. telesurtv.net Xi Jinping afirmó que la apertura económica ha colocado a China como primer socio comercial de alrededor de 140 naciones de todo el mundo.
____ (2022-10-17). Africa, the Looted Continent. transcend.org 10 Oct 2022 – Africa. The birthplace of "Homo Sapiens." The land of plenty. The home of over 1.3 billion humans, with 0 million plus living in extreme poverty, continues to be looted. It is a sort of graveyard for half of the world's victims of terror and the land with the highest suicide rate on Earth. Why?>
Rebecca Pera (2022-10-17). Minnesota mental health workers strike: 'Those who provide care have no support'. peoplesworld.org 
MINNEAPOLIS—Mental health workers represented by the Service Employees International Union in Minneapolis and Fridley, Minn. initiated a three-day strike last week after Allina Health bosses refused to negotiate a first contract that includes safe staffing, adequate health care benefits, basic workplace protections, and fair wages during a period of skyrocketing inflation and an ongoing pandemic. The recently …
Staff (2022-10-17). Germany may shut hospitals due to energy crisis. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 17 (MNA) — A substantial number of hospitals in Germany may face closures amid rising energy costs and hiking inflation, German Health Minister Karl Lauterbach said on Sunday.
WSWS (2022-10-17). Trump posts anti-Semitic warning that "US Jews have to get their act together" wsws.org While Trump did not elaborate on his threat, world famous pianist Igor Levit, himself the target of anti-Semitic death threats, retweeted an image of Trump's post with the caption, "Before it is too late."
Labor Video Project (2022-10-17). Stop the Wars at Home and Abroad! Rally In Oakland At US Federal Building. indybay.org An anti-war rally called by UNAC took place at the Oakland Federal Building on October 15, 2022…
WSWS (2022-10-17). Chinese Communist Party congress convenes amid slowing economy and war threats. wsws.org Addressing the congress, Xi Jinping spoke of the party's need to navigate "abrupt changes" in the international situation and weather "high winds and dangerous storms."
Staff (2022-10-17). President Maduro Sends His Best Wishes to 20th Chinese Communist Party Congress. orinocotribune.com
Fight Back (2022-10-17). Red Theory: The united front against monopoly capitalism. fightbacknews.org Our enemy is monopoly capitalism, the capitalist and imperialist system that exploits the working class here in the United States and oppresses whole nations of people, here and around the world. The monopoly capitalist class, the imperialists, are well organized, and control both the legal and political institutions of the government as well as the military and police. It will take the masses of the people in their millions to overthrow them. We can't do it alone. The working class must be organized, and it must organize together broadly with its allies. This "united front" against monopoly capitalism is the rev…
Fight Back (2022-10-17). University of Washington students rally for reproductive rights. fightbacknews.org Seattle, WA – Sixty people gathered on the University of Washington campus, October 16, to rally for reproductive rights. Called by Progressive Students Union (PSU), this protest was in response to the national call to action by Students for a Democratic Society. | "While it's important to get educated on these issues, it is also important to take action!" declared Anjali Sinha of Progressive Student Union. Local labor organizers, activists and students at the University of Washington echoed this call and gave ways to get involved. | "Police budgets increasing while our rights are rolled back is a disturbing tren…
Jessica Corbett (2022-10-17). Marches on US main streets center poor voters' demands ahead of midterms. nationofchange.org "The priorities of poor and low-income people are on the ballot this election—from healthcare to living wages to social programs that lift the load of poverty and much more," said Poor People's Campaign co-chair Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis.
Darren Saffin (2022-10-17). Socialist Alliance candidate calls for an 'empty property tax'. greenleft.org.au Sue Bolton, Merri-bek Socialist Alliance councillor and Victorian election candidate, is calling for an 'empty property tax' to force landlords to stop land banking. Darren Saffin reports.
Labor Committee for Single Payer (2022-10-17). Wednesday 10/19: It's a Workers' Issue: Abortion Access, the Right to Healthcare, and Labor Unions. indybay.org
WSWS (2022-10-17). CDC: Over 212 nursing home workers have died from COVID-19 since August. wsws.org A certified nursing assistant said: "We are beginning to get slammed with COVID cases and deaths and the anxiety and depression among the staff has become worse and worse."
United Front Committee For A Labor Party (2022-10-17). Saturday 10/22: Bay Area Solidarity Rally For Railroad Workers! Defend The Right To Strike! indybay.org Port Of Oakland | Shoreline Park | 2777 Middle Harbor Road, | Oakland…
Peter Boyle (2022-10-17). NSW Labor lobbied to keep councils local. greenleft.org.au Residents concerned about local democracy from as far as Bombala and the Central Coast as well as Pittwater lobbied NSW Labor delegates to keep councils local. Video and report by Peter Boyle.
____ (2022-10-17). UN chief calls for renewing commitment to better world for all. ecns.cn UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Monday called for efforts to renew the commitment to a better world for all in his message for the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, which falls on Oct. 17 annually.
WSWS (2022-10-17). Independent Task Force on COVID-19 calls for urgent action to combat emerging diseases. wsws.org The peer-reviewed report highlighted the dangers of future emerging infectious diseases and the need for comprehensive international collaboration to prevent further zoonotic spillovers.
Staff (2022-10-17). Iran to host next Caspian Sea littoral states summit. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 17 (MNA) — Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister for Economic Diplomacy says the next summit of Caspian Sea littoral states is scheduled to be held in Iran.
Chloe DS (2022-10-17). Capitalism's multiple crises and the fightback discussed at Ecosocialism 2022. greenleft.org.au The connection between the manufactured debt crisis in the global South, the collapse of public health systems and the continuing disastrous financing and use of fossil fuels were discussed at Ecosocialim 2022. Chloe DS reports.
Strike! (2022-10-17). SEIU Strike to Impact City Services in Santa Cruz. indybay.org City of Santa Cruz workers represented by Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 521 are scheduled to begin an Unfair Labor Practice (ULP) Strike starting Monday, October 17, at city hall. The ULP Strike will continue Tuesday, October 18 through Friday, October 21 at various locations, including city hall, wastewater treatment plant, water treatment plant, and corporation yard. Union leaders will hold a press conference at Santa Cruz City Hall on Monday, October 17 at 9 AM, and the public is invited to join the picket line there from 7 AM to 5 PM. An information flyer distributed by union members has…
____ (2022-10-17). Report sets course for socialist path. ecns.cn In the report Xi Jinping delivered at the opening session, he objectively summarized the progress of the Party and the nation over the past five years and the past 10 years of the new era, and provided a guideline for their joint development in the foreseeable future.
Labor Action Com. to Free Mumia Abu-Jamal (2022-10-17). Wednesday 10/26: Free Mumia Abu-Jamal! indybay.org Federal Bldg., Oakland , CA | 1301 Clay St. (Clay and 14th St.)…
WSWS (2022-10-17). New Zealand local elections highlight growing opposition to Labour government. wsws.org The turnout dropped to a record low of 36 percent, reflecting widespread hostility to the entire political establishment amid soaring inequality, poverty and a bipartisan policy of mass COVID-19 infection.
WSWS (2022-10-17). The mining disaster in Turkey and the case for socialism. wsws.org The mine explosion in Amasra that has killed at least 41 Turkish miners is an indictment of the capitalist system, the ruling class and the government led by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
WSWS (2022-10-17). Tom Henehan: A revolutionary life. wsws.org Yesterday marked the 45th anniversary of the assassination of Tom Henehan, a member of the Political Committee of the Workers League—the predecessor of the Socialist Equality Party in the US. We are republishing here a tribute delivered by David North at a meeting in 1997.
____ (2022-10-17). Peace in a Cup of Tea (Part 2): The Exploitation of the Tribal Tea Plantation Workers in Assam. transcend.org While Enjoying a Cup of Tea, Reflect on Assam's Tea Gardens, Which Are Rooted in the Abuse and Torture of Labourers Since 1834…
_____ (2022-10-16). Chris Hedges Report: Trauma, Addiction, And Illness Under Capitalism. popularresistance.org How does living in a consumer society at war with basic human needs affect our minds and, ultimately, our bodies? In his new book, The Myth of Normal: Trauma, Illness and Healing in a Toxic Culture, Dr. Gabor Maté and his son Daniel argue that our culture's standards of normalcy are destructive to the health of human beings. In a society where profit and personal attainment are the highest values, traumas abound, and everyday people are left to endure their pain and shame in silence. The consequence of this dark ethic, Dr. Maté illustrates, plays out on our bodies, severely damaging our psyches, and pushing us to…
_____ (2022-10-16). Ecuador: Anti-Neoliberal Resistance. popularresistance.org A neoliberal 'redesign' of the State is underway in Ecuador, activated since 2017 through different surreptitious tactics, especially "lawfare", known for resorting to judicial and media plots as ruses to reverse alternative projects. Also on the scene are different expressions of authoritarianism, which are con-substantial to the pursuit of the neoliberal model, to impose the dominance of the market over the interests of society. It is a programmatic agenda, which is made possible by the conversion of State institutions into minimal operational agencies, in charge of executive aspects to attend primarily to priv…
_____ (2022-10-16). Trump Calls For Peace In Ukraine. popularresistance.org Since the U.S. sponsored coup in Ukraine in 2014, taking a stand against the plan by the U.S. to use Ukraine as a weapon of war against Russia was a perilous stance for pro-peace and anti-imperialist forces. What made opposition especially difficult was that the plan was being executed by the administration of Nobel Peace Prize winner Barack Obama with the full support of the right-wing neoliberal establishment that controlled and still controls the U.S. state. | But, while it was a challenge to oppose the many criminal adventures of the Obama administration, the return of that administration to power under Joe B…
Staff (2022-10-16). Russia to host 16th Iran-Russia Joint Economic Energy Comm. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 16 (MNA) — The 16th edition of the Iran-Russia Joint Economic Energy Commission is slated to be held from October 29 to November 1 in Russia.
Dave DeCamp (2022-10-16). China's Xi Warns Against Outside 'Interference' Over Taiwan. news.antiwar.com On Sunday, Chinese President Xi Jinping warned against "interference" from outside forces on the issue of Taiwan during a speech opening the 20th National Congress for China's Communist Party. Xi's speech did not mark a change in policy for Taiwan, and he didn't mention the US, but his warning against interference comes as Washington is …
Rania Khalek (2022-10-16). Xi Attacked Corruption & Poverty Last 2 Terms—CPC Congress Decides 'What's Next?'. thealtworld.com The Chinese Communist Party's 20th Congress, a multi-day decisionmaking event every five years, begins this weekend in Beijing to set the priorities and leadership for the Party. What has China achieved recently and where is it headed? Will CCP General Secretary and Chinese President Xi Jinping secure a third term and what does that mean for China and the globe? | Tings Chak, researcher at the Tricontinental Institute & a member of Dongsheng News collective, discusses the meaning of the Congress and what we might see from it.
____ (2022-10-16). China dedicated to promoting human community with shared future: Xi. ecns.cn China is dedicated to promoting a human community with a shared future, Xi Jinping said on Sunday at the opening session of the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China.
____ (2022-10-16). Xi underscores role of education, sci-tech, talent in modernization drive. ecns.cn Xi Jinping on Sunday stressed invigorating China through science and education and developing a strong workforce for the modernization drive. Education, science and technology, and human resources are the foundational and strategic pillars for building a modern socialist country in all respects, Xi said in a report at the opening session of the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China.
____ (2022-10-15). China's fight against corruption yields tangible results. ecns.cn Over the years, the Communist Party of China (CPC) has been tackling corruption with swift and resolute measures, making marked achievements in the battle against corruption and accumulating valuable experiences, Sun Yeli, spokesperson for the 20th CPC National Congress, said Saturday.
____ (2022-10-15). Long-term growth prospects called promising. ecns.cn The long-term positive fundamentals of the Chinese economy have remained unchanged, with the economy showing strong resilience, immense potential and robust vitality, and China's development still faces favorable conditions, the spokesman for the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China said on Saturday.
____ (2022-10-16). Innovation remains at heart of China's modernization drive: Xi. ecns.cn Innovation will remain at the heart of China's modernization drive, Xi Jinping said Sunday in a report at the opening session of the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China.
____ (2022-10-16). Xi stresses promoting high-standard opening up. ecns.cn Xi Jinping stressed promoting high-standard opening up in a report to the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China on Sunday.
____ (2022-10-16). China to work toward carbon goals actively, prudently: Xi. ecns.cn China will work actively and prudently toward the goals of reaching peak carbon emissions and carbon neutrality, Xi Jinping said Sunday at the opening session of the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China.
Editor (2022-10-16). Xi Jinping's Full Speech From 20th Communist Party Congress. scheerpost.com Editor's Note: Below is a summary from NPR of key points made in Xi Jinping's Speech. By John Ruwitch / NPR BEIJING, China — Chinese President Xi Jinping gave a speech that lasted nearly two hours at a Communist Party congress on Sunday, kicking off a conclave that is widely expected to extend his rule into a …
____ (2022-10-16). CPC outlines China's overall development objectives for year 2035. ecns.cn The Communist Party of China (CPC) outlined China's overall development objectives for the year 2035, according to a report submitted to the 20th CPC National Congress, which opened Sunday.
____ (2022-10-16). China will never seek hegemony or engage in expansionism: Xi. ecns.cn China will never seek hegemony or engage in expansionism, Xi Jinping said on Sunday at the opening session of the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China.
____ (2022-10-16). Street interview shows Beijing residents' views on 20th CPC National Congress. ecns.cn A street interview was conducted on Saturday about Beijing residents' views and expectations for the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China.
____ (2022-10-16). Xi pledges to improve people's wellbeing. ecns.cn Xi Jinping on Sunday pledged to improve the people's wellbeing and raise quality of life at the opening session of the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC)."ÄÄ"ÄÄ"This country is its people; the people are the country.
____ (2022-10-16). Chinese people's lives see all-around improvement over past decade: report. ecns.cn The Communist Party of China (CPC) has brought about an all-around improvement in Chinese people's lives over the past decade, according to a report submitted to the 20th CPC National Congress, which opened Sunday.
____ (2022-10-16). Xi calls for building cultural confidence, strength. ecns.cn Xi Jinping on Sunday called for building cultural confidence and strength and securing new successes in developing socialist culture."To build a modern socialist country in all respects, we must develop a socialist culture with Chinese characteristics and be more confident in our culture," Xi said in a report at the opening session of the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC).
____ (2022-10-16). China opposes unilateralism, exclusive groups against particular countries: report. ecns.cn China opposes all forms of unilateralism and the forming of blocs and exclusive groups targeted against particular countries, according to a report submitted to the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China on Sunday.
____ (2022-10-16). Xi stresses safeguarding national security, social stability. ecns.cn Xi Jinping on Sunday stressed modernizing China's national security system and capacity and safeguarding national security and social stability."National security is the bedrock of national rejuvenation, and social stability is a prerequisite for building a strong and prosperous China," said Xi at the opening session of the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China.
____ (2022-10-16). Xi calls for advancing Beautiful China Initiative. ecns.cn Xi Jinping called for advancing the Beautiful China Initiative at the opening session of the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China on Sunday."ÄÄ…
____ (2022-10-16). Xi stresses improving income distribution system. ecns.cn China will improve the system of income distribution, keeping distribution according to work as the mainstay with multiple forms of distribution existing alongside it, Xi Jinping said on Sunday.
____ (2022-10-16). CPC to unswervingly advance cause of national reunification: Xi. ecns.cn Xi Jinping said on Sunday that the Communist Party of China (CPC) will implement its overall policy for resolving the Taiwan question in the new era, and unswervingly advance the cause of national reunification.
____ (2022-10-16). CPC expounds on main objectives, tasks for next 5 years. ecns.cn The Communist Party of China (CPC) unveiled the main objectives and tasks for the next five years in a report submitted to the 20th CPC National Congress, which opened on Sunday.
____ (2022-10-16). Xi lists major principles in building modern socialist China. ecns.cn Xi Jinping on Sunday listed major principles in the great and arduous endeavor to build a modern socialist China in all respects.
____ (2022-10-16). China opposes protectionism, decoupling: report. ecns.cn China opposes protectionism, the erection of "fences and barriers," decoupling, disruption of industrial and supply chains, unilateral sanctions, and maximum-pressure tactics, according to a report submitted to the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China on Sunday.
____ (2022-10-15). Presidium of 20th CPC National Congress holds first meeting. ecns.cn The presidium of the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC) held its first meeting in Beijing on Saturday.
____ (2022-10-16). China works to build major-country relations featuring peaceful coexistence, overall stability, balanced development: report. ecns.cn China works to enhance coordination and positive interaction with other major countries to build major-country relations featuring peaceful coexistence, overall stability, and balanced development, said a report submitted to the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, which opened on Sunday.
____ (2022-10-16). Building a modern socialist country in all respects under rule of law: Xi. ecns.cn Xi Jinping said on Sunday that China must strive to build a modern socialist country in all respects under the rule of law."We must follow a path of socialist rule of law with Chinese characteristics, develop a Chinese system of socialist rule of law, and establish China as a socialist country under the rule of law," Xi said.
Staff (2022-10-16). China opposes separatism in Taiwan, foreign interference. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 16 (MNA) — China strongly opposes separatist attempts in Taiwan and foreign interference in the issue, Chinese President Xi Jinping said at the opening ceremony of the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China on Sunday.
____ (2022-10-16). Winning tough, protracted battle against corruption: Xi. ecns.cn "Corruption is a cancer to the vitality and ability of the Party, and fighting corruption is the most thorough kind of self-reform there is," said Xi at the opening session of the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China.
____ (2022-10-16). Full, rigorous Party self-governance an unceasing endeavor: Xi. ecns.cn Xi Jinping said on Sunday that the Communist Party of China (CPC) members must bear in mind that full and rigorous self-governance is an unceasing endeavor and that self-reform is a journey to which there is no end.
Rania Khalek (2022-10-16). Unauthorized Disclosure: Asa Winstanley on Bombshell 'Labour Files'. thealtworld.com Asa Winstanley, associate editor for Electronic Intifada and co-host of the website's podcast, appeared on "Unauthorized Disclosure" to discuss "The Labour Files," a bombshell documentary series from Al Jazeera English based on an unprecedented leak of files from within the UK's Labour Party.
Eric Zuesse (2022-10-16). U.S. Regime Threatens to "Hang" Pakistan's Deposed Leader if He Holds Anti-Coup March. dissidentvoice.org Imran Khan had been the extremely popular progressive populist secular (non-sectarian) democratically elected Prime Minister (PM) of Pakistan during 18 August 2018 to 10 April 2022, when he then became overthrown by a U.S. coup and replaced by Shebaz Sharif, the younger brother of Pakistan's Nawaz Sharif, who was Pakistan's 5th-wealthiest billionaire and who had …
Dean Baker (2022-10-16). Inflation, Inflation, Inflation and Social Security. cepr.net The media have been hyping inflation pretty much non-stop for the last year and a half. They tell us that this the only thing people care about. They don't care about whether they have a job, how much the job pays, whether they have health care, or any other economic issue. People care about inflation: …
WSWS (2022-10-16). French government threatens to requisition striking refinery workers at Total. wsws.org The strike in French refineries to demand higher wages in the face of inflation is defying official threats and the union bureaucracies' attempt to isolate the movement.
WSWS (2022-10-16). UK: Unite secures acceptance of below-inflation pay deal at Go-Ahead London buses. wsws.org Unite's refusal to hold a strike ballot at Go-Ahead was no accident. With rank-and-file workers starting to organise, Unite feared a strike there could become a rallying point for drivers across London.
WSWS (2022-10-16). French motorists support striking refinery workers. wsws.org A team of WSWS reporters visited a petrol station in Drancy on the outskirts of Paris to interview motorists struggling with the petrol shortage and inflation.
Jeremy Kuzmarov (2022-10-16). How much longer can the U.S. continue to wage economic war on Europe, and much of the World, without a major blowback effect? mronline.org 
How Much Longer Can the U.S. Continue to Wage Economic War on Europe, and Much of the World, Without a Major Blowback Effect?>
Scorinoco (2022-10-16). Attorney General of Venezuela Provides Details on Fight Against Human Rights Violations. orinocotribune.com At an October 14 press conference held at the Office of the Attorney General of the Republic in Caracas, the attorney general of Venezuela, Tarek William Saab, reported that so far in 2022, 533 officials and 20 private collaborators have been charged for human rights violations in the country. | Attorney General Saab highlighted that this figure is the highest in the last five years and is more than double the number of indictments made in 2021. He added that since he took charge as the attorney general, a total of 1,463 people have been charged for committing abuses and violations in the domain of human rights.
Rainer Shea (2022-10-16). The Demonization of Stalin is About Hiding His Great Contributions to Revolutionary Theory. orinocotribune.com By Rainer Shea — Oct 7, 2022 | Why is "Stalinist" used as a pejorative, despite there not even being an actual ideology called "Stalinism?" Because under the worldview that anti-communist propagandists and their ideological lackeys seek to cultivate, studying Marxist-Leninist revolutionary theory is associated with being complicit in the myriad of atrocities which Stalin is accused of. The false image of Stalin that these propagandists have manufactured is meant to serve as a representation of Marxism in general. | The dishonest nature of this rhetorical tactic is found in the very framing of the "Stalinist…
____ (2022-10-16). Xi stresses further modernizing national defense, military. ecns.cn Xi Jinping said on Sunday achieving the goals for the centenary of the People's Liberation Army in 2027 and more quickly elevating the people's armed forces to world-class standards are strategic tasks for building a modern socialist country in all respects.
Peter Koenig (2022-10-16). Did Latin America Gradually Turn Left? Or Neoliberal? dissidentvoice.org To the superficial observer, it may be a blessing the despots and dictators, human rights abusers, like Argentina's Mauricio Macri, Colombia's Iván Duque; Ecuador's Lenin Moreno; Chile's Sebastián Piñera; to name just a few, are gone, have disappeared from the Latin American political arena, in what was made believe to be democratic elections. Good, you …
Editor (2022-10-16). The Chris Hedges Report: Dr. Gabor Maté on Trauma, Addiction and Illness Under Capitalism. scheerpost.com 
The renowned physician and author explores the links between trauma and illness in his new book, "The Myth of Normal: Trauma, Illness, and Healing in a Toxic Culture."
Ralph Nader (2022-10-16). With No One Answering Phones, How Can We Actually Reach People? commondreams.org Getting through to your callee is so difficult these days that it represents a formidable obstacle both to a functioning democratic society and a functioning consumer-driven economy.
Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History (2022-10-16). Tuesday 11/8: Ancient Coastal Connections: Collaborative Archaeology on the Santa Cruz Coast with Mike Grone. indybay.org Free online talk. Register for Zoom link: | 64432.blackbaudhosting.com/64432/tickets?tab=2&txobjid=f922118f-b564-4528-a07a-3bbed48a0900…
Staff (2022-10-16). Iran, Eurasian union to start free trading in near future. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 16 (MNA) — The head of the Trade Promotion Organization of Iran (TPOI) says that free trade with the Eurasian Economic Union will probably be implemented from the next Iranian year 1402 (Starting from March 21st, 2023).
____ (2022-10-16). Whole-process people's democracy is democracy in its broadest, most genuine, most effective form: Xi. ecns.cn Whole-process people's democracy is the defining feature of socialist democracy; it is democracy in its broadest, most genuine, and most effective form, Xi Jinping said on Sunday.
Labor Action Com. to Free Mumia Abu-Jamal (2022-10-16). Wednesday 10/19: Free Mumia Abu-Jamal! indybay.org Federal Bldg., Oakland , CA | 1301 Clay St. (Clay and 14th St.)…
TeleSUR, JDO (2022-10-16). Tunecinos rechazan situación económica y reforma electoral. telesurtv.net Responsabilizan a las autoridades del alto costo de la vida y de la escasez y encarecimiento de productos básicos.
____ (2022-10-15). New CPC leadership to meet press: spokesperson. ecns.cn Members of the new Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) will meet Chinese and foreign journalists after the conclusion of the first plenary session of the 20th CPC Central Committee, a spokesperson said Saturday.
____ (2022-10-15). Xi presides over preparatory meeting for 20th CPC National Congress. ecns.cn Xi Jinping presided over a preparatory meeting for the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC) held Saturday afternoon at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.
____ (2022-10-15). China to work with int'l community to oppose protectionism, bullying practices in sci-tech. ecns.cn China will work with the international community to oppose unilateralism, protectionism and bullying practices in sci-tech, and promote the steady recovery of the world economy, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Friday.
____ (2022-10-15). China remains important stabilizer, driving force of global growth: spokesperson. ecns.cn China remains an important anchor of stability and driving force of global economic growth, a spokesperson for the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China said Saturday.
Ediz Tiyansan (2022-10-15). Promoting China International Import Expo to U.S. companies. america.cgtn.com Shanghai is set to host the fifth China International Import Expo next month. A number of promotional events are being held around the world including in Los Angeles, the largest manufacturing hub in the United States. It's organized by the Shanghai Foreign Investment Development …
Fight Back (2022-10-15). Tallahassee: FSU graduate workers rally for higher stipends. fightbacknews.org Tallahassee, FL — On Tuesday, October 11, Florida State University Graduate Assistants United (GAU) held a march and rally in support of graduate workers' rights. Some of the demands included an increase of the minimum stipend, raises in accordance with inflation, and no more pay-to-work fees. Around 30 people attended the march from Dirac Library to Landis Green. | Graduate assistants play an essential role at the university, including teaching undergraduate courses and running labs, all while being students themselves. | Speakers highlighted the situation of international GAs, who pay higher fees compared…
Ricardo Gomez (2022-10-15). YOU LOVE TO SEE IT: Gig Workers Get A Leg Up. levernews.com Good things are happening! A new Labor Department rule will expand the basic rights of gig workers. Also, an anti-abortion case with national ramifications was stopped in its tracks, unionized nurses in the Midwest are holding hospitals accountable, wind farms are proving to be a great return on investment, and Delaware is breaking cycles of debt with a bold new policy. All this and much more in this week's edition of You Love To See It below, a weekly feature reviewing good news, progress, and action steps that's one of the many features available only to Lever supporting subscribers.Biden Admin Moves To…
Staff (2022-10-15). US blockade causes millionaire losses to Cuban agriculture. en.cubadebate.cu The value of the damage caused to Cuban agriculture by the economic, commercial and financial blockade of the United States government on Cuba, only in the period from August 2021 to February of the current year, amounts to 270,852,548 dollars, they reported this Friday in Havana directors of the Ministry of Agriculture. At a press conference, Orlando Díaz Rodríguez, director of International Affairs of the Minag, explained that this figure summarizes the income lost from exports of goods and services.
TeleSUR, JDO (2022-10-15). Tunecinos rechazan situación económica y nueva ley electoral. telesurtv.net Responsabilizan a las autoridades del alto costo de la vida y de la escasez y encarecimiento de productos básicos.
On Saturday, 22 October, over 1,000 people marched to Lannemezan prison to demand the immediate release of Georges Abdallah, the imprisoned Lebanese Arab Communist struggler for Palestine imprisoned in France since 1984. This mass demonstration, the 12th annual march, was a great success that followed extensive work by many organizations, collectives, campaigns, associations, unions and …
