(2023-10-05). German city residents protest construction of weapons factory to equip Kiev. infobrics.org Germany's economy is set to hit a slump in 2023.
(2023-10-05). Pashinyan doubles down on his suicidal tilt toward increasingly impotent West. infobrics.org French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna stated that "Armenia needs to be able to defend itself", although it's highly questionable how much France cares, given that the fledgling economy of the South Caucasus country will hardly ever be able to afford French or any other Western arms shipments, especially not enough of such weapons to match Azerbaijan.
(2023-10-06). Pope Francis Releases "Laudate Deum" Ahead of Global Economy and Climate Meetings. indybay.org Pope Francis urged international cooperation to tackle environmental crises, in a document released today. Laudate Deum — which in Latin means "Praise God" — is a follow-up to his 2015 Laudato Si, the most comprehensive Encyclical on climate and the environment.
(2023-10-06). IMF Speaks: World Economy Loses $3.7 Trillion Due to Pandemic and Economic Shocks. indybay.org As World Leaders Head to Morocco, IMF Leader Raises Growth and Debt Challenges…
(2023-10-06). The Big Three's CEOs are Ripping Off Their Companies. counterpunch.org Robert Reich posted a table that tells us a huge amount about the U.S. economy. CEO pay of the largest carmakers in the world Honda: $2.3M Nissan $4.5M Toyota: $6.7M BMW: $5.6M Mercedes: $7.5M Porsche: $7.9M Ford: $21M Stellantis: $25M GM: $29M The reason this table is so informative is that the performance of these
(2023-10-06). China seeks unity with Himalayan neighbors. ecns.cn Beijing has called on its neighbors in the trans-Himalayan region to strengthen unity and achieve common progress in connectivity, the green economy and ecological preservation.
(2023-10-06). Role of BRI in Malaysia's growth hailed. ecns.cn Malaysian Prime Minister has highlighted the significance of the China-proposed Belt and Road Initiative in enhancing the growth of his country, lauding the BRI for creating job opportunities and building infrastructure, especially in the rural heartland.
(2023-10-06). China firmly opposes EV probe by EU. ecns.cn The Ministry of Commerce expressed strong dissatisfaction on Wednesday over the European Union's anti-subsidy investigation into electric vehicle imports from China.
(2023-10-06). BRI proves beneficial for Xinjiang. ecns.cn The Belt and Road Initiative has provided the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region with unprecedented opportunities for development and has helped improve the livelihoods of the residents, a senior official of the region said.
(2023-10-06). Tourists boost consumption numbers in holiday season. ecns.cn The prolonged holiday has seen 114 million people travel by train over the past seven days. Last year, only 72.16 million passengers took the train during the seven-day National Day holiday.
(2023-10-06). American Automobile workers strike. presstv.ir A US government shutdown has narrowly been averted yet there's a strong possibility that lawmakers will find themselves battling it out once again in 45 days when the deadline is reached.
(2023-10-06). Germany's economy headed for recession amid support for Ukraine. presstv.ir Latest figures from federal statistics agency Destatis show German exports fell more than expected in August.
(2023-10-06). Iran, UAE can turn into 'world's economic hub': Parliament speaker. presstv.ir Iran says the country and the UAE can join forces towards considerably enhancing the countries' economic standing in the world.
(2023-10-06). Iran, Saudi FMs stress need to speed up mutual cooperation in various fields. presstv.ir Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and his Saudi counterpart have stressed the need to boost mutual cooperation in several fields, including economy and tourism.
(2023-10-05). Pope Francis Releases "Laudate Deum" Ahead of Global Economy and Climate Meetings. indybay.org Pope Francis urged international cooperation to tackle environmental crises, in a document released today. Laudate Deum — which in Latin means "Praise God" — is a follow-up to his 2015 Laudato Si, the most comprehensive Encyclical on climate and the environment.
(2023-10-05). Pakistan: An Economy on the Brink. globalresearch.ca
(2023-10-05). Experts show confidence in economy. ecns.cn In August, China reported economic data that exceeded expectations, demonstrating the ongoing recovery of the world's second-largest economy.
(2023-10-05). Role of BRI in Malaysia's growth hailed. ecns.cn Malaysian Prime Minister has highlighted the significance of the China-proposed Belt and Road Initiative in enhancing the growth of his country, lauding the BRI for creating job opportunities and building infrastructure, especially in the rural heartland.
(2023-10-05). China firmly opposes EV probe by EU. ecns.cn The Ministry of Commerce expressed strong dissatisfaction on Wednesday over the European Union's anti-subsidy investigation into electric vehicle imports from China.
(2023-10-05). BRI proves beneficial for Xinjiang. ecns.cn The Belt and Road Initiative has provided the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region with unprecedented opportunities for development and has helped improve the livelihoods of the residents, a senior official of the region said.
(2023-10-05). American Automobile workers strike. presstv.ir A US government shutdown has narrowly been averted yet there's a strong possibility that lawmakers will find themselves battling it out once again in 45 days when the deadline is reached.
(2023-10-06). UAE Entry into BRICS Increases Its Diplomatic and Economic Options. infobrics.org The UAE will have to balance its allegiance to BRICS with its established security and investment partnership with the US…
(2023-10-05). Battle of the Blocs. infobrics.org In the past month or so, the world has witnessed two summits convened by major global economic forums — the Group of 20 (G20) and Brics (named after its five core member states: Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa). The goal of each of these summits was to shape the global economic, political and security environment to best meet the needs of their respective memberships…
(2023-10-07). Comment] Integrating HIV, hypertension, and diabetes primary care in Africa. thelancet.com Hypertension and diabetes are to 2023 what HIV was to 2003—a global health crisis causing countless premature deaths and stunting global economic development with an epicentre in sub-Saharan Africa.
(2023-10-07). Correspondence] Call to action: HIV among adolescents in Sierra Leone. thelancet.com Sierra Leone, a west African country with an approximate population of 8 ∑5 million people, is experiencing a steady increase in HIV prevalence, despite a low national HIV prevalence of 1 ∑7%.1 The country's vulnerability to an HIV epidemic is compounded by many risk factors, such as poverty, economic deprivation, and a history marred by a decade-long civil strife and an Ebola virus outbreak that claimed more than 4000 lives.2 These collective adversities pose major obstacles to effective HIV prevention and control measures, particularly among the population aged up to 24 years.
(2023-10-06). Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights: a Cold War Debate Re-ignites in Geneva. counterpunch.org If you think China is competing with the West only geopolitically in the South China Sea and materially in advanced technology, you are partially mistaken. As the Geneva Observer revealed, at the Human Rights Council in Geneva, the Chinese are proposing a resolution to prioritize economic, social, and cultural (ESC) rights ahead of the traditional
(2023-10-06). Poverty in Greece. dissidentvoice.org New York Times published a news article "Greece, Battered a Decade Ago, Is Booming" by Liz Alderman, with additional reporting from Niki Kitsantonis (Monday, Sept. 25 / in print on Saturday, Sept. 30, Section B, Page 1 with the headline: "A New Era of Prosperity for Greece"). The article informs us that Greece was hit by an economic crisis …
(2023-10-06). Iran urges regional cooperation to promote peace in Caucasus. presstv.ir Iran's Foreign Minister Amir-Abdollahian urges collective cooperation aimed at promoting peace and economic development in the Caucasus region.
(2023-10-06). Reparations for Black Americans w/ William A. Darity. mronline.org 
We're joined this month by William A.( "Sandy") Darity to discuss reparations for Black Americans. A founding theorist of stratification economics and foremost scholar of the racial wealth gap in the United Stats, Darity is perhaps best known for his committed public advocacy for acknowledging, redressing, and resolving histories of racist violence against enslaved black people and their descendents through a federal program of reparations for black Americans.
(2023-10-06). A Wake-Up Call on Poverty. counterpunch.org This fall, the Census Bureau released new poverty data showing a stunning reversal in economic security over the course of last year. The findings included a record jump in the Supplemental Poverty Measure just one year after hitting a record low. Child poverty doubled. Some 12.4 percent of Americans were poor last year, according to that measure. But
(2023-10-05). Why China's Rapid Rise Is Terrifying The United States. popularresistance.org There is no doubt about it: China is rising. Whether it sparks hope and interest or fear and worry, it is impossible to ignore the country's rapid economic and social transformation. Just a few decades ago, the words "made in China" were a synonym for bad quality junk. But today, China leads the world in all manner of high-tech industries, including photovoltaic cells, semiconductors, 5G communications technologies, and electric vehicles. | Along with rapid economic growth has come a huge increase in living standards. By 2018, China overtook the United States in average healthy life expectancy, and wages are soar…
(2023-10-05). Okinawa: A Bastion For Peace? popularresistance.org Recently, in Taiwan, the government unveiled its first home-built submarine. In Japan, the government will upgrade civilian airports and seaports to dual military use in preparation for conflict in Taiwan. The U.S. and allies maneuver to contain China, Russia, and North Korea, while the latter band together against the former's economic sanctions and military threats. Both blocs test the strength and resilience of the region's stability. And while North Korea has been the regional bogeyman for decades, if war breaks out, it will likely be in Taiwan. | While China has called for an "indivisible security" where sec…
(2023-10-05). Is Trudeau Selling Out Canada to the World Economic Forum? globalresearch.ca
(2023-10-05). Havana: US responsible for exodus of Cuban refugees. presstv.ir Havana says the United States is responsible for the exodus of Cuban migrants by stoking an economic crisis in the Latin American country.
(2023-10-05). Iran urges regional cooperation to promote peace in Caucasus. presstv.ir Iran's Foreign Minister Amir-Abdollahian urges collective cooperation aimed at promoting peace and economic development in the Caucasus region.
(2023-10-05). We Are Being Smashed Politically, Economically, Medically and Technologically by the Elite's 'Great Reset': Why? How Do We Fight Back Effectively? globalresearch.ca
(2023-10-06). DPRK delegation participates in Asia-Pacific International Forum. plenglish.com The state news agency ACNC reported that the meeting, sponsored by the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation, had as its central theme the balance of the protection of interests and rights of Asia-Pacific countries in international economic relations. | The meeting was attended by the delegation of the Central Court of the DPRK led by its president Choe Kun Yong; and the chief justices of China, Vietnam, Laos, Myanmar, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan, among other delegations and authorities from 16 countries. | On the occasion, various issues were discussed related to the protection of business rights and ensuring t…
(2023-10-06). Cuba calls at UN for comprehensive, lasting solution to foreign debt. plenglish.com United Nations, Oct 6 (Prensa Latina) Cuba called Friday for a comprehensive and lasting solution to the foreign debt during a debate on macroeconomic policies and financing for development at the United Nations.
(2023-10-05). Bolivian expert denounces harmful intention of US rating agency. plenglish.com La Paz, Oct 5 (Prensa Latina) Bolivian economic analyst, Martín Moreira, denounced that the US-based international rating agency, Standard & Poor, is more interested in damaging Bolivia with its report on the Bolivian financial system, than in maintaining a constructive critical view.
(2023-10-05). Russia in favor of Latin America's political and economic development. plenglish.com Saint Petersburg, Russia, Oct 5 (Prensa Latina) The 6th International Forum "Russia and Ibero-America in the turbulent world" has reached its second day with the goal of analyzing the Russian Federation's commitment to the political and economic development of Latin America.
(2023-10-05). Conservatives' Obstruction Leads to a Tripling of American Indian Child Poverty. cepr.net The poverty rate of American Indian and Alaska Native children rose from 7.4 percent to 25.9 percent from 2021 to 2022 (Figure 1). This tripling of the American Indian child poverty rate has caused the group to have the highest child poverty rate by race in 2022. Without Congressional action to aid impoverished families, this …
(2023-10-05). Protected: Conservatives' Obstruction Leads to a Tripling of American Indian Child Poverty. cepr.net
(2023-10-05). The Hegemonic UN-WEF-NATO Triad: U.N. "Sustainable Development" (SDG 2030) = Endless Wars, Poverty and Famine Worldwide. globalresearch.ca First published by Global Research on October 2, 2023 | *** | "Those of us who do understand the nefariousness of the empire, and the ever-increasing danger it represents, must be clear that the effective defense of life on planet Earth, including …
(2023-10-05). The Contradictions of Ronald Reagan's America. dissidentvoice.org 
As the memory of President Ronald Reagan's administration recedes, estimation of his deeds grows, and for good reason. A cursory look at his end-of-office stats impresses the casual observer — 67% increase in GDP, from $3 trillion in 1981 to $5 trillion in 1988, net job addition of about 18 million, reduction in the unemployment …
(2023-10-06). The Price of Amazon Prime's Business Model is Our Bodies. counterpunch.org Amazon is notorious for having one of highest injury rates in the warehouse industry. What's less well known is that Amazon will ignore, overcomplicate, or outright deny workers their right to disability accommodations, forcing them to perform physically impossible and excruciating work or risk giving up their income entirely. I should know — it happened to me
(2023-10-05). Under Trump, IRS Audited Low-Income Families at Higher Rate Than Millionaires. truthout.org During the final year of Donald Trump's presidency, the Internal Revenue Service audited low-income families at a higher rate than millionaires for the first time, according to an Americans for Tax Fairness analysis released as congressional Republicans work to further hamper the agency's ability to crack down on rich tax cheats. Years of Republican-imposed budget cuts have left the IRS badly… |
(2023-10-05). Where There Are Scabs, There Is Violence. popularresistance.org The province of Quebec was the first jurisdiction in North America to pass legislation banning replacement workers, in 1977, after significant increases in picket line violence across the province. One dispute was a 20-month-long strike involving UAW Local 510 and United Aircraft (later called Pratt & Whitney), which became one of the most violent strikes in Canadian history. In a blunt observation about replacement workers, Quebec's Minister of Labour, Pierre-Marc Johnson, stated on the floor of the legislature that "where there are scabs there is violence." Johnson said his government further supported a g…
(2023-10-05). Ukraine and the world's unions — the view from Kyiv. greenleft.org.au 
Following his recent visit to Ukraine, LabourStart founding editor Eric Lee outlines the challenges in building trade union solidarity with the Ukrainian people following Russia's brutal invasion.
(2023-10-06). Labor Is Back and Standing Tall. scheerpost.com 
(2023-10-06). Haiti As Empire's Laboratory. popularresistance.org In December 2019, President Donald Trump signed into law H.R.2116, also known as the Global Fragility Act (GFA). Although this act was developed by the conservative United States Institute of Peace, it was introduced to Congress by Democratic Representative Eliot L. Engel, then chair of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, and cosponsored by a bipartisan group of representatives, including, significantly, Democrat Karen Bass. The GFA presents new strategies for deploying U.S. hard and soft power in a changing world. It focuses U.S. foreign policy on the idea that there are so-called "fragile states," countries…
(2023-10-06). Senator Laphonza Butler & SEIU 2015: Ex-Union Bureaucrat Helping UBER & The Union Busters. indybay.org Governor Newsom has appointed former SEIU 2015 union president Laphonza Butler to become US Senator for California. This interview with SEIU 2015 member and homecare worker Bradley Weidmaier looks at her role as president of the local to suppress democratic rights. He also discusses the role of the California Democratic Party which these SEIU officials have been embedded in.
(2023-10-06). The Great Taking: Have the global elite devised an elaborate plan to take everything we own? expose-news.com In June 2023, hedge fund manager David Rogers Webb published a book titled 'The Great Taking'. The book, one commentator said, describes a legal framework for the seizure of trillions of dollars …
(2023-10-06). How the Waffen SS Galicia division is glorified on Ukrainian television. wsws.org After the standing ovation for Nazi collaborator Yaroslav Hunka by the Canadian parliament, the Waffen SS Galicia division has been openly glorified on Ukrainian television.
(2023-10-05). University Of Maine Graduate Students Win Union Recognition. popularresistance.org The Maine Labor Relations Board last week certified the Maine Graduate Workers Union-UAW after an independent arbitrator determined it had a majority support among graduate workers, according to the Maine AFL-CIO. | The university system said in August it would recognize the union and began bargaining if an independent analysis found it had a majority support. | The graduate workers union will represent about 1,000 graduate assistants, research assistants and teaching assistants who make up a large percentage of the teaching and research workforce across the system's seven campuses, according to the Maine AFL-CIO…
(2023-10-05). The PRO Act Is Critically Important. But We Should See It as Just a Good Start. cepr.net Jacobin See original article on the Jacobin. Earlier this year, a wave of high-profile strikes ushered unions back into the national spotlight. But as the United States' so-called "hot labor summer" gives way to an equally enthusiastic fall, we must contend with the reality that while union activity is higher than it's been in years, union density remains dismally low. The share of …
(2023-10-05). Senator Laphonza Butler & SEIU 2015: Ex-Union Bureaucrat Helping UBER & The Union Busters. indybay.org Governor Newsom has appointed former SEIU 2015 union president Laphonza Butler to become US Senator for California. This interview with SEIU 2015 member and homecare worker Bradley Weidmaier looks at her role as president of the local to suppress democratic rights. He also discusses the role of the California Democratic Party which these SEIU officials have been embedded in.
(2023-10-05). East Palestine residents still need help—the labor movement should be an ally. therealnews.com 
(2023-10-05). Kaiser Permanente Workers Begin Largest Healthcare Strike In US History. popularresistance.org The largest health care strike in U.S. history has begun, as more than 75,000 workers at Kaiser Permanente walked off the job this morning. The scheduled three-day labor stoppage comes after Kaiser failed to meet the demands of workers, continuing to prioritize their profits over patient care. | The striking coalition includes eight unions representing health care workers from a variety of job descriptions and covers Kaiser facilities in California, Colorado, Oregon, Washington, Virginia, and Washington City. This represents about 40% of all Kaiser Permanente staff, according to spokeswoman Renee Saldana of the S…
(2023-10-05). Almost 9 Million Students Back to School in Venezuela (+Teachers' Wages). orinocotribune.com Approximately 8.8 million children have now begun the 2023-2024 school year throughout Venezuela, according to a report made by President Nicolás Maduro during his television program Con Maduro+. | President Maduro elaborated in the report made this Monday, October 2, that 28,304 educational centers—both public and private—have opened their doors to receive students in their classrooms. Around 80% of them belong to the free, quality ensured, scientific, and humanistic public education system, while the remaining 20% are other types of schools, including private schools. | "When the Revolution began, i…
(2023-10-05). Blinken visita México para tratar temas de migración y narcotráfico. telesurtv.net El Secretario de Estado estadounidense insiste en que el Gobierno de México debe desmantelar más laboratorios de fentanilo.
(2023-10-06). Documentary about Fidel Castro premieres in Chile. plenglish.com Santiago, Chile, Oct 6 (Prensa Latina) The documentary "Fidel de Cerca" (Fidel at close range), a portrait of the historic leader of the Cuban Revolution from the perspective of his friends, family, and collaborators, was premiered at the Culture House in Chile's municipality of San Miguel.
(2023-10-06). Ruling Class Plans to "Fix" the Wealth Gap by Enslaving Everyone with CBDC. globalresearch.ca
(2023-10-05). Black America Debates Billionaire Jay-Z Not Loaning Cousin $4800 For Business Idea. moguldom.com Rap's billionaire Jay-Z has recently found himself at the center of a social media storm following revelations about a financial decision involving a family member. The debate was sparked by a resurfaced interview clip with Kevin Hart, where Jay-Z mentioned declining a cousin's request for a $4,800 loan, triggering a discussion on wealth, family dynamics, …
(2023-10-07). Correspondence] Funding for global health research in Germany. thelancet.com Over the past 15 years, Germany has strategically expanded its role in global health against the backdrop of geopolitical developments, upheavals, and crises (appendix p 1) to become one of the largest political and financial contributors in the field. One of Germany's key priorities has been to fortify its strong but fragmented research landscape in global health. In January, 2020, a 5-year infrastructure programme from the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF; costing approximately ‚Ǩ3 million) culminated in the progressive establishment of the German Alliance for Global Health Res…
(2023-10-05). Team Billionaire is Winning. counterpunch.org There are of course a million and one other ways that we structure the financial sector to benefit the rich: government deposit insurance, exemption from the sort of sales taxes that apply to almost everything else we buy, and nonsensical tax preferences like the carried interest deduction that fuel private equity and hedge funds. Yet, somehow progressive intellectuals look at all the rich and super-rich in finance and just see the market being left to itself.
(2023-10-05). Naveed Sultan is appointed Co-Director of the Centre for Financial Technology. imperial.ac.uk Naveed Sultan, Former Managing Director at Citigroup has been appointed as Co-Director of the Centre for Financial Technology at the Business School.
(2023-10-05). Chinese property giant Evergrande another step closer to collapse. wsws.org Liquidation can set in motion a desperate scramble by creditors to grab what they can leading to unforeseen consequences for the financial system.
(2023-10-05). "Highlights" of UAW-Mack deal reveal sellout contract with below-inflation wage increases. wsws.org The tentative contract includes below inflation raises averaging roughly 4 percent a year, has no COLA clause and leaves untouched the hated tier system.
(2023-10-05). EU Says It Can't Support Ukraine Without the US. news.antiwar.com The EU's top diplomat on Thursday said the European bloc could not provide Ukraine with enough support without the US amid uncertainty about when Congress might authorize the next tranche of spending on the proxy war. "Europe cannot fill the gap of the US," Josep Borrel said after arriving in Spain for a gathering of …
(2023-10-05). EU Says It Can't Support Ukraine Without the US. news.antiwar.com The EU's top diplomat on Thursday said the European bloc could not provide Ukraine with enough support without the US amid uncertainty about when Congress might authorize the next tranche of spending on the proxy war. "Europe cannot fill the gap of the US," Josep Borrell said after arriving in Spain for a gathering of …
(2023-10-05). US House of Representatives cuts funding to UN, WHO, WEF and climate change. expose-news.com Last Thursday, the US House of Representatives passed its annual State Department and Foreign Operations spending bill, which determines the budget for the State Department and its foreign operations. The legislation allocates …
(2023-10-05). Both camps in Australia's Voice referendum pledge to cut spending for impoverished Aborigines. wsws.org The yes and no camps are both promising to slash federal spending on indigenous programs, underscoring the fraud of the entire referendum.
(2023-10-06). Housing is a human right. indybay.org To guarantee the human right to housing, a fundamental change in policy would be required at all levels. At all levels – federal, state and local – the social housing provision should be enforced against private profit interests. The non-profit status of housing must be revived. Housing must not be a commodity, it must not be the object of speculation and profit interests.
(2023-10-05). California "Game Breeders" Who Hold Native Wildlife Captive. indybay.org The following businesses profit from imprisoning thousands of Pheasants, Ducks, Doves, Pigeons, Partridges, Quail, Turkey, and Geese.
(2023-10-05). How a big pharma company stalled a potentially lifesaving vaccine in pursuit of bigger profits. nationofchange.org
(2023-10-05). Housing is a human right. indybay.org To guarantee the human right to housing, a fundamental change in policy would be required at all levels. At all levels – federal, state and local – the social housing provision should be enforced against private profit interests. The non-profit status of housing must be revived. Housing must not be a commodity, it must not be the object of speculation and profit interests.
(2023-10-05). Britain Always Seeks a Profit in Wars. globalresearch.ca
(2023-10-05). Biggest Health Worker Strike In United States History Begins. popularresistance.org On October 4, 75,000 healthcare workers at Kaiser Permanente facilities in several US states are set to go on strike for three days following the breakdown of contract negotiations last week. A coalition of several unions representing health workers in California, Colorado, Oregon, Washington, Virginia, and Washington, DC is battling the nonprofit health giant for safe staffing levels, cost of living pay increases, and against a two-tier pay system that Kaiser is trying to introduce. | The largest union in the coalition is Service Employees International Union (SEIU)-United Healthcare Workers West (UHW) with 57,4…
(2023-10-05). 50 detained, over 100 homes raided in sweeping crackdown on press freedom in India. By: Zoe Alexandra. midwesternmarx.com 
The homes of over 100 journalists, contractors, and former employees associated with the progressive news outlets Newsclick and Peoples Dispatch, as well as Tricontinental Research Services were raided by Indian authorities in the early morning of October 3 in the capital New Delhi. Several raids were also carried out in the cities of Noida, Ghaziabad, Gurgaon and Mumbai. According to local reports around 50 individuals were taken in to the police station for additional que …
(2023-10-05). China and the Purity Fetish of Western Marxism. By: Carlos L. Garrido. midwesternmarx.com 
In honor of the anniversary of the founding of the Peoples Republic of China Earlier this week, we are republishing the third chapter from Garrido's The Purity Fetish and the Crisis of Western Marxism, which you may find HERE. The stakes of the imperialist West's New Cold War against China are as great as they can get. This means that the Western left's role as controlled counter-hegemony and left-wing delegitimizers of socialist states — a role ideo …
(2023-10-05). Despite Protests, UNSC Approves Deployment of Troops to Haiti. By: Steve Lalla. midwesternmarx.com On Monday, the Security Council of the United Nations (UN) authorized the deployment of Kenyan troops to Haiti. The intervention responds to a request issued by the acting prime minister and unelected head of Haiti, Ariel Henry, whose regime has been legitimized by support from the US, France, and Canada, among others.With 13 votes in favor and two abstentions (Russia and China), the UN Security Council (UNSC) approved resolution 2699 to initiate an international mission. Pr …
(2023-10-06). Kaiser workers call for a united struggle with all workers for better wages and safe conditions. wsws.org Workers in the largest strike of healthcare workers in US history talk about chronic understaffing, low wages and the ongoing impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
(2023-10-05). Wage expectations reach record high for U.S. job seekers. america.cgtn.com 
A recent survey revealed that U.S. job seekers have the highest wage expectations in recorded history when stepping into a new job. The average employee is unwilling to accept less than $78,000 annually, a report has found. CGTN's Karina Mitchell has more. | youtu.be/u8JBkgx4fd0…
(2023-10-06). Saturday 10/21: Capitalism and the Climate Crisis: Everything to Lose and a World to Win. indybay.org 2727 Event Space, 2727 California Street, Berkeley, CA 94703 | CAN'T JOIN IN-PERSON? JOIN THE EVENT VIA ZOOM | TINYURL.COM/OCTOBER-TH-2023…
(2023-10-07). Correspondence] A plea for psychiatric and humanitarian support in northwest Syria. thelancet.com The Syrian conflict has taken a devastating toll on the mental health of its civilian population, resulting in high levels of depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The traumatic events experienced by people in Syria (eg, bombings, shootings, chemical weapon attacks, attacks on crucial infrastructure, terrorism, and forced displacement) have all contributed to these problems. Furthermore, the fragmentation of health-care infrastructure, the exodus of health-care providers, ongoing crises, reduced international aid, and the shortage of mental health professionals all worsen the psychologic…
(2023-10-05). National Colesworth Strike! greenleft.org.au 
Members of the Retail and Fast Food Workers Union (RAFFWU) at Coles and Wollworths are taking industrial action after negotiations over pay and conditions fell through, reports Nova Sobieralski.
(2023-10-05). We Have Here, in Africa, Everything Necessary to Become a Powerful, Modern, and Industrialised Continent. dissidentvoice.org 
Wu Fang (China), Ë°å˵∞ ('Journey'), 2017. In his 1963 book, Africa Must Unite, Kwame Nkrumah, Ghana's first president, wrote, 'We have here, in Africa, everything necessary to become a powerful, modern, industrialised continent. United Nations investigators have recently shown that Africa, far from having inadequate resources, is probably better equipped for industrialisation than almost any …
(2023-10-05). AI Goes To War. popularresistance.org On August 28th, Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks chose the occasion of a three-day conference organized by the National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA), the arms industry's biggest trade group, to announce the "Replicator Initiative." Among other things, it would involve producing "swarms of drones" that could hit thousands of targets in China on short notice. Call it the full-scale launching of techno-war. | Her speech to the assembled arms makers was yet another sign that the military-industrial complex (MIC) President Dwight D. Eisenhower warned us about more than 60 years ago is still alive, a…
(2023-10-06). Saturday 10/7: Fighting the Information Behemoth: Why We Need Alternative Media. indybay.org The Starry Plough Pub | 3101 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94705…
(2023-10-06). The Workers League's defence of the Theory of Permanent Revolution against the opportunism of the Workers Revolutionary Party. wsws.org The following lecture was delivered by Tom Peters, a leading member of the Socialist Equality Group of New Zealand, and Thomas Scripps, a leading member of the Socialist Equality Party (UK), to the SEP (US) International Summer School, held between July 30 and August 4, 2023.
(2023-10-05). After the referendum: Continue the struggle for justice. greenleft.org.au 
Socialist Alliance recommends a Yes vote for the referendum on the Voice. But we also recognise that substantial measures to benefit Indigenous people require a strengthening of the grassroots movements for change. This will be true whatever the outcome on October 14, writes Sam Wainwright.
(2023-10-05). Saturday 10/7: Fighting the Information Behemoth: Why We Need Alternative Media. indybay.org The Starry Plough Pub | 3101 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94705…
(2023-10-05). Promoting a Human Community with a Shared Future. libya360.wordpress.com We reprint below an important article by Liu Jianchao, Minister of the International Department of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, which first appeared in China Daily. In his article, Minister Liu outlines the key points and significance of the three major initiatives put forward by President Xi Jinping, namely the Global Development Initiative…