(2023-11-19). Washington Post Does Its Trash the Biden Economy Piece of the Day. cepr.net The Washington Post ran another "trash the Biden economy, let the facts be damned" piece today. The theme is that the economy is really awful for new college grads. The paper finds us a few real-life examples of struggling recent grads to make its case. The problem is that the data in the article actually …
(2023-11-19). US Economy — Heading for the Abyss. globalresearch.ca
(2023-11-19). Incurable (?) US Schizophrenia About China. By: Radhika Desai. midwesternmarx.com 
Rarely has a summit between the world's two most important countries been burdened with fewer expectations. Rarely has the world, bristling with problems both urgent and persistent — from proliferating conflicts, renewed nuclear threats, derailed climate negotiations, a listing world economy — needed them to be higher.The meeting between Presidents Xi and Biden on Wednesday on the sidelines of the upcoming APEC meeting 'appears aimed less at finding v …
(2023-11-19). Venezuela and Colombia To Work Together on Migration and Illegal Mining Issues. orinocotribune.com Venezuela and Colombia reach a number of agreements on various issues of common interest, including combating illegal mining in the Amazon rainforest and how to attend to migration. The agreements were reached on Saturday, November 18, during the bilateral meeting between Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his Colombian counterpart Gustavo Petro in Miraflores Palace, Caracas. This is the fourth bilateral meeting between the two leaders since Petro took office in August last year. | "Now much more can be done at the level of economy, trade, integration and tourism," President Maduro said after the meeting, no…
(2023-11-19). Saturday 12/9: Strike Debt Bay Area Book Group: The Feminist Subversion of the Economy. indybay.org Email strike.debt.bay.area@gmail.com a few days beforehand for the online invite.
(2023-11-18). Impact of war on Israeli economy. presstv.ir By calling up 350,000 reservists for the occupation forces, Israel has taken those people out of the traditional labor market, drastically impacting the economy.
(2023-11-19). Venezuela and Colombia Sign Agreements on Migration and Illegal Mining Issues. orinocotribune.com Venezuela and Colombia signed a number of agreements on various issues of common interest, including combating illegal mining in the Amazon rainforest and how to attend to migration. The agreements were signed on Saturday, November 18, during the bilateral meeting between Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his Colombian counterpart Gustavo Petro in Miraflores Palace, Caracas. This is the fourth bilateral meeting between the two leaders since Petro took office in August last year. | "Now much more can be done at the level of economy, trade, integration and tourism," President Maduro said after the meeting, no…
(2023-11-19). Xi puts forward proposals on APEC cooperation in next 'golden 30 years'. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday called on the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) members to stick to innovation, openness, green and inclusive development in promoting regional cooperation and for the region to usher in another "golden 30 years."
(2023-11-19). Xi calls on APEC members to stick to innovation, openness in boosting regional development. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday called on the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) members to stick to innovation, openness, green development, as well as inclusiveness and mutual benefits in promoting regional development.
(2023-11-19). Xi reiterates opposition to politicizing economic, trade issues. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday reiterated opposition to politicizing, weaponizing economic and trade issues and overstretching the concept of national security.
(2023-11-19). APEC makes notable strides toward green growth. ecns.cn The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation region's progress over the last year can be proved by efforts to promote green economic growth, experts said.
(2023-11-19). Insights | Jim Rogers: Proper China Policy for U.S. should facilitate bilateral trade. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday arrived in San Francisco for a summit with U.S. President Joe Biden, and to attend the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders' Meeting. In a recently exclusive interview with China News Network, Jim Rogers, the global financial titan, shared his observation on the U.S.-China relations. He said that both countries have benefited from economic and trade exchanges, and have close people-to-people ties. The proper China policy for the U.S. administration should facilitate trade relations with China.
(2023-11-19). Cubans abroad for contributing to national development. plenglish.com Havana, Nov 19 (Prensa Latina) Cubans residing abroad expressed here today their interest in contributing to the economic development of their country of origin through the implementation of commercial and investment projects.
(2023-11-18). Gap narrows between Milei and Massa ahead of Argentine presidential race. peoplesdispatch.org Poll results show a close race between the two candidates, many show a tie. Massa emphasizes economic recovery and Milei calls for ballot box control…
(2023-11-18). America's Acts of Economic and Social Warfare Have Killed Millions of People. globalresearch.ca First published on November 13, 2023 | Introduction: | Global Research's article entitled
(2023-11-17). Xi puts forward proposals on APEC cooperation in next 'golden 30 years'. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday called on the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) members to stick to innovation, openness, green and inclusive development in promoting regional cooperation and for the region to usher in another "golden 30 years."
(2023-11-17). Xi calls on APEC members to stick to innovation, openness in boosting regional development. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday called on the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) members to stick to innovation, openness, green development, as well as inclusiveness and mutual benefits in promoting regional development.
(2023-11-17). Xi reiterates opposition to politicizing economic, trade issues. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday reiterated opposition to politicizing, weaponizing economic and trade issues and overstretching the concept of national security.
(2023-11-17). APEC makes notable strides toward green growth. ecns.cn The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation region's progress over the last year can be proved by efforts to promote green economic growth, experts said.
(2023-11-18). 'Small yard, high fence,' 'decoupling' in no one's interest, Xi tells Japanese PM. ecns.cn The economic interests of China and Japan, as well as their industrial and supply chains are deeply intertwined, said Chinese President Xi Jinping here Thursday, adding it is in no one's interest to engage in "small yard, high fence" and "decoupling and breaking chains."
(2023-11-18). Xi puts forward proposals on APEC cooperation in next 'golden 30 years'. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday called on the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) members to stick to innovation, openness, green and inclusive development in promoting regional cooperation and for the region to usher in another "golden 30 years."
(2023-11-18). Xi calls on APEC members to stick to innovation, openness in boosting regional development. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday called on the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) members to stick to innovation, openness, green development, as well as inclusiveness and mutual benefits in promoting regional development.
(2023-11-18). Xi reiterates opposition to politicizing economic, trade issues. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday reiterated opposition to politicizing, weaponizing economic and trade issues and overstretching the concept of national security.
(2023-11-18). APEC makes notable strides toward green growth. ecns.cn The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation region's progress over the last year can be proved by efforts to promote green economic growth, experts said.
(2023-11-18). Insights | Jim Rogers: Proper China Policy for U.S. should facilitate bilateral trade. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday arrived in San Francisco for a summit with U.S. President Joe Biden, and to attend the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders' Meeting. In a recently exclusive interview with China News Network, Jim Rogers, the global financial titan, shared his observation on the U.S.-China relations. He said that both countries have benefited from economic and trade exchanges, and have close people-to-people ties. The proper China policy for the U.S. administration should facilitate trade relations with China.
(2023-11-18). Germany gets a new antiwar party, this time on the left. mronline.org Its appeal depends largely on whether voters agree that Berlin's economic woes can be blamed on the country's Ukraine war policy.
(2023-11-18). Correspondence] Economic instability and minority health in Pakistan. thelancet.com The twin crises of economic instability and political upheaval in Pakistan have put the health-care system of the country in jeopardy. Immediately after a poor recovery from COVID-19, a flood-hit and dengue-affected Pakistan witnessed financial insecurity and political turmoil, which negatively influenced the availability of, access to, and affordability of basic health-care needs in multiple ways. Previously importing 95% of active pharmaceutical ingredients, the devaluation of the rupee has resulted in a 21 ∑5% decrease in drug production since January, 2023, as reported by the Pakistan Pharmaceutical Manuf…
(2023-11-18). President of China Praises AMLO's Social Policies. orinocotribune.com The president of the People's Republic of China, Xi Jinping, praised the social policies implemented by the president of Mexico, Andrés Manuel López Obrador. | The Chinese president made these comments during his bilateral meeting with his Mexican counterpart, on the sidelines of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation forum summit in San Francisco, USA, on November 16, 2023. "During these more than five years since you took office, you have led the Mexican government and people to progress in reforms, innovations, achieving significant results in the process of national development," President Xi said. "For that I…
(2023-11-18). 'Civil War Two' Review: Prophetic Warnings From Three Decades ago. sonar21.com 
A University of California, Davis study found 'alienation,' 'mistrust,' and a growing tendency to turn to violence in their recently conducted survey across the country. More than two-thirds of respondents said they saw a 'serious threat to our democracy,' and 50.1 percent agreed with the statement that 'in the next few years, there will be civil war in the U.S.' The neo-Marxist Southern Poverty Law Center research found that 44 percent of Americans believed the U.S. was headed toward civil war. Let's dive into a prophetic novel about a possible Civil War 2 published three decades ago. | Author Thomas W. Ch…
(2023-11-18). Correspondence] Aid to the Central African Republic falls while death rates rise. thelancet.com Which country in the world has the deadliest environment for its inhabitants? According to a published study,1 this unenviable record might be held by the Central African Republic, where 5 million people, largely rurally based and very young, have had decades of poverty and insecurity. The latest cycle of armed conflict in the Central African Republic began in 2013 and has seen an upsurge following the 2020 election. One in four people in the Central African Republic are displaced and half of the population live in areas outside government control.
(2023-11-18). Correspondence] Libya floods: preventing a public health crisis. thelancet.com On Sept 10, 2023, northeastern Libya was hit by catastrophic floods caused by Storm Daniel that have killed 4333 people and left many thousands more missing.1 Libya has been afflicted by a civil war and political instability for more than 10 years. WHO designated Libya as a grade 2 health emergency country.2 The north African country was unprepared for the region's worst natural disaster to date, as were many other middle-income countries in the area.3 More than a decade of civil war has ravaged Libya's health-care system.
(2023-11-19). Over sh160 billion lost in incentives — URA Report. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has disclosed a shortfall of over sh160 billion in corporate income taxes. This shortfall is attributed to the various tax incentives issued by the government to investors with the aim of stimulating investment. This revelation stemmed from collaborative research conducted by URA's research department and …
(2023-11-19). Israel Is Shutting Down Its Human Laboratory In Gaza. popularresistance.org Cairo, Egypt – The Palestinians are human laboratory rats to the Israeli military, intelligence services and arms and technology industries. Israel's drones, surveillance technology — including spyware, facial recognition software and biometric gathering infrastructure — along with smart fences, experimental bombs and AI-controlled machine guns, are tried out on the captive population in Gaza, often with lethal results. These weapons and technologies are then certified as "battle tested" and sold around the world. | Israel is the 10th biggest arms dealer on the planet and sells its technology and weap…
(2023-11-19). Ceasefire Now: Workplace Organizing For Palestine. popularresistance.org On November 15, Labor Notes hosted a Zoom call to hear reports from workers who are organizing to stop an escalating genocide in Palestine. Many are also fighting against the repression of workers who are speaking up for a ceasefire and against Israel's occupation. We heard speakers from unions in education, health care, construction, and others who have organized their co-workers into action. Registration is open for the Labor Notes conference on April 19-21, 2024, for which we plan to develop programming on the labor movement and Palestine.
(2023-11-18). Building Cleaners Rally For Fair Wages And Life-Saving Benefits. popularresistance.org Just this year, we've seen UPS Teamsters secure a historic $30 billion new contract that abolishes tiers and substantially raises wages. We've seen the UAW successfully strike for contracts that boost pay, protect benefits, and crystallize the prospect of a green auto industry. | Now, building cleaners across the country are next up to negotiate equitable deals and notch new victories for a labor movement confronting an uncertain future. On the line? Their ability to keep living and working in their home cities with ease and dignity. All told, contracts covering more than 134,000 SEIU cleaners nationwide are up f…
(2023-11-18). Chris Hedges: Israel is Shutting Down its Human Laboratory in Gaza. scheerpost.com
(2023-11-18). New Law Protects Pregnant And Nursing Workers. popularresistance.org Judy approached Chief Steward Amy over lunch one day with big news: she was three months pregnant! Amy congratulated her. | Then Judy said, "Amy, I'm a little worried about telling our boss. My doctor said there's a new law that gives me permission to carry a water bottle at work and ask for extra bathroom breaks, but I know Bob doesn't like to give any extra breaks. Do you know anything about this law? Can the union help me?" | On the other side of the country, Eliana, a department steward, dropped off a meal for her colleague Tisha, who was at home with her eight-week-old newborn.
(2023-11-18). Cuban province to host workshop on occupational health and security. plenglish.com Matanzas, Cuba, Nov 18 (Prensa Latina) The Cuban western province of Matanzas will host the 4th Workshop on Ergonomics and Occupational Health and Safety from November 28 to 30, to raise awareness on good labor practices.
(2023-11-18). Elevan a 49 los muertos por huracán Otis en México. telesurtv.net Unos 6.500 agentes del Ejército y más de 8.400 marinos colaboran con el suministro de ayuda a los damnificados.
(2023-11-18). Australian government rams through bill to impose unprecedented restrictions on released detainees. wsws.org The ruling establishment, currently led by the Labor Party, is ripping aside fundamental democratic rights, flouting even the extremely limited protections of basic legal rights in Australia's 1901 Constitution.
(2023-11-19). A Duty to Obey: David McBride, Whistleblowing and Following Orders. dissidentvoice.org The unpardonable, outrageous trial of Australian whistleblower David McBride was a brief affair. On November 13, it did not take long for the brutal power of the Commonwealth to become evident. McBride, having disclosed material that formed the Australian public about alleged war crimes by special forces in Afghanistan, was going to be made an …
(2023-11-18). World Report] Drug consumption rooms: 20 years of Insite. thelancet.com The first official drug consumption site in North America opened 20 years ago. Talha Burki reports on its impact and legacy.
(2023-11-19). Insights | Jim Rogers: U.S. China Policy should strengthen interactions to promote common prosperity. ecns.cn Jim Rogers, the famous international investor and financial titan, recently joined China News Network in an exclusive interview to share his insights on the U.S.-China Summit Meeting and U.S.-China relations.
(2023-11-18). Insights | Jim Rogers: U.S. China Policy should strengthen interactions to promote common prosperity. ecns.cn Jim Rogers, the famous international investor and financial titan, recently joined China News Network in an exclusive interview to share his insights on the U.S.-China Summit Meeting and U.S.-China relations.
(2023-11-18). Iran warns of 'unavoidable' regional conflict if Israel continues Gaza war. presstv.ir The Iranian foreign minister warns against unavoidable spread of Israel's war on Gaza.
(2023-11-18). Himalayas need an alternative model, financially as well as ecologically. peoplesdispatch.org Himalayas are the youngest range of mountains and are still in the formative stages. This means that this area is extremely sensitive to earthquakes, and frictional shear rocks are present in this area. Constructing in this zone is dangerous…
(2023-11-19). African banks take over after international lenders exit. independent.co.ug 
Local financial companies are capitalising on the opportunities left by international banks exiting Africa yet continue to struggle with the gap between perceived and actual risks in the market. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | In early 2022, UK-headquartered Standard Chartered Bank announced it was exiting five African countries and partially exiting two others — …
(2023-11-18). Peronist Massa lurches further to right ahead of Argentina's presidential runoff with the fascistic Milei. wsws.org Both candidates would lead far-right administrations committed to further cutting real wages, social spending, and corporate taxes, subordination to US imperialism and increasingly open forms of dictatorial rule.
(2023-11-18). 'This Is Not a War, but a Mass Murder Tragedy,' Says Former US Assistant Secretary of Defense. scheerpost.com By Dialogue Works / YouTube Chas Freeman chairs Projects International, Inc. For more than four decades, Projects International has helped its partner enterprises and clients to create business ventures across borders. It facilitates their establishment of new businesses through the design, negotiation, capitalization, and implementation of greenfield investments, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, franchises, one-off …
(2023-11-18). YOU LOVE TO SEE IT: Chicago Workers Get Vacations. levernews.com 
(2023-11-18). Priced Out and Fed Up, Tenants Demand a National Renters Bill of Rights. truthout.org Dozens of tenant activists who rent homes and apartments backed by federal mortgages across the country converged on the offices of a corporate mega-landlord in Washington, D.C. on Friday with a clear message: Rent is too damn high, and the Biden administration must act now to protect tenants from profiteering landlords who operate federally financed properties. The tenant activists concluded a… |
(2023-11-19). An innovative sales system has cassava farmers enjoying extra profits. independent.co.ug 
Up to 70% of Nigerians consume cassava on a daily basis. The farmers who bring this staple to Nigerian tables are finding innovative ways to increase their profits. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | On an unusually sunny day in October in Umudike, Abia State, the brilliant rays of the sun cast a glow on …
(2023-11-19). LEVER WEEKLY: "They're Coming For Our Dad" levernews.com
(2023-11-19). Acholi MPs propose Govt takeover of traditional schools. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Members of Parliament from the Acholi sub-region have proposed that the government either take control of all grant-aided schools or implement stringent regulations as a crucial step in restructuring the education system. The proposals were delivered during a meeting at Nakawa, with the Education Policy Review Commission, led by …
(2023-11-19). A rose for Gramsci. By: Andy Merrifield>. midwesternmarx.com 
A few weeks ago, I was standing under the entrance arch of the Hotel Villa Morgagni along via Giovanni Battista Morgagni, in Rome's northeastern Nomentano neighborhood. It's a smart looking mansion-cum-townhouse, built in a turn-of-the-century Liberty style, with some fetching Art Nouveau flourishes. Since the early 2000s, the property has been owned by the Italian businessman Adartico Vudafieri, a former rally car champion, who'd transformed it into a 4-star, 34- …
(2023-11-19). From Gaza and Cuba, they ask—are you human like us?: The Forty-Fifth Newsletter (2023). By: Vijay Prashad. midwesternmarx.com 
Rachid Koraichi (Algeria), One Plate, from A Nation in Exile, c. 1981. Dear friends,Greetings from the desk of Tricontinental: Institute for Social Research.More than 10,000 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli armed forces in Gaza since 7 October, nearly half of them children, according to the most recent report by spokesperson for the Gaza Ministry of Health Dr Ashraf Al-Qudra. Over 25,000 others have been injured, with thousands still buried under the ru …
(2023-11-19). Israeli War Crimes and Propaganda Follow US Blueprint. By: MEDEA BENJAMIN AND NICOLAS DAVIES. midwesternmarx.com The wars and the killing go on, day after day, year after year, out of sight and out of mind for most Americans. We have both been reporting on and protesting against U.S. war crimes for many years, and against identical crimes committed by U.S. allies and proxies like Israel and Saudi Arabia: illegal uses of military force to try to remove enemy governments or "regimes"; hostile military occupations; disproportionate military violence justified by claims of "ter …
(2023-11-19). Provocations by the U.S. State Department Can Chill Press Freedom in Latin America. By: Vijay Prashad. midwesternmarx.com Provocations by the U.S. State Department Can Chill Press Freedom in Latin America The headline is provocative: "The Kremlin's Efforts to Covertly Spread Disinformation in Latin America." This was a statement on the U.S. State Department website, posted on November 7, 2023. The United States government accused two companies—Social Design Agency and Structura National Technologies—of being the main agents of what it alleged is Russian-backed …
(2023-11-19). The death of Al-Shifa Hospital, the last bastion of humanity in northern Gaza. By: Tareq Hajjaj. midwesternmarx.com 
This dispatch was relayed by Mondoweiss Gaza Correspondent Tareq Hajjaj via voice note.Two days ago, the injured left Al-Shifa Hospital with wounds still bleeding, some on wheelchairs, some pulled by cart. Those who arrived in the south a few days ago reported that Al-Shifa Hospital's administration had urged them to flee since it would soon no longer be operational. By now, it has completely closed down.These directives did not come out of nowhere. They were based on the …
(2023-11-19). The Horror, The Horror. By: Chris Hedges. midwesternmarx.com Israel's genocidal attacks, which are killing hundreds of Palestinians a day, including some 160 children, have expanded to shelling the remaining hospitals in Gaza. DOHA, Qatar: I am in the studio of Al Jazeera's Arabic service watching a live feed from Gaza City. The Al Jazeera reporter in northern Gaza, because of the intense Israeli shelling, was forced to evacuate to southern Gaza. He left his camera behind. He trained it on Al-Shifa hospital, Gaza&rsqu …
(2023-11-19). The Israeli Attack on Palestinian Health Workers in Gaza and the Failure of the American Medical Association. By: Rupa Marya and Vijay Prashad. midwesternmarx.com 
On November 11, 2023, the Palestinian Red Crescent Society (PRCS) stated that Israeli tanks were within twenty meters of the al-Quds hospital, the second-largest hospital in Gaza City. They reported that there was "direct shooting at the hospital, creating a state of extreme panic and fear among 14,000 displaced people." Many of those killed have been medical personnel. A group called Healthcare Workers Watch-Palestine, formed in November 2023, has been keepin …
(2023-11-18). Israel forces hundreds of sick, wounded and homeless Palestinians from Gaza's al-Shifa hospital. liberationnews.org 
The fight for a free Palestine raises the hopes and dreams of all who suffer under capitalism and imperialism for their own liberation.
(2023-11-19). President: 'Next China' is still China. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping has reaffirmed China's commitment to expediting its efforts to modernize its industrial system, providing better institutional safeguards to enable business entities of all types to share the gains of development, and fostering new drivers of growth.
(2023-11-19). Tesla Union Pressure Increases In Sweden As Dockworkers Escalate Strike. popularresistance.org Dockworkers in Sweden pledged on Friday to refuse to offload Tesla (TSLA.O) cars at any of the country's ports as they expanded their industrial action in sympathy with Tesla workers' demands for collective bargaining agreements. | Tesla, co-founded by billionaire Elon Musk, does not manufacture in Sweden, but its electric cars are serviced by more than 120 mechanics affiliated with Swedish union IF Metall, which began a strike on Oct. 27. | Dockworkers joined the strike by mechanics on Nov. 7, blocking Sweden's four largest ports to Tesla cars. That was expanded to all ports on Friday at 12 a.m. (1100 GMT)…
(2023-11-17). President: 'Next China' is still China. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping has reaffirmed China's commitment to expediting its efforts to modernize its industrial system, providing better institutional safeguards to enable business entities of all types to share the gains of development, and fostering new drivers of growth.
(2023-11-18). President: 'Next China' is still China. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping has reaffirmed China's commitment to expediting its efforts to modernize its industrial system, providing better institutional safeguards to enable business entities of all types to share the gains of development, and fostering new drivers of growth.
(2023-11-18). How Israel Helped Craft Modern-Day "Terrorism" popularresistance.org Since Israel's genocidal assault on Gaza began, Zionist officials, pundits, journalists, and their Western opposite numbers have endlessly invoked the sinister specter of "terrorism" to justify the industrial-scale slaughter of Palestinians. It is because of "terrorism," twice-failed U.S. Presidential candidate and unconvicted war criminal Hillary Clinton representatively wrote for The Atlantic on November 14 that "Hamas must be permanently erased." Destroyed hospitals and schools and civilians killed en masse are reasonable "collateral damage." Such is the unparalleled evil of "terrorists."
(2023-11-18). Correspondence] Efficacy of rocatinlimab for moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis — Authors' reply. thelancet.com We thank Shivali Devjani and colleagues for their Correspondence in response to our Article1 on the efficacy and safety of subcutaneous rocatinlimab for moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis. In their Correspondence, the authors point out unequal racial representation in the study in relation to the racial distribution of atopic dermatitis in real-world settings. We agree that the higher number of Asian patients compared with Black patients studied in this phase 2b study could limit generalisability of the findings.
(2023-11-19). Students Form Coalition To Counter Crackdown On Palestine Activism. popularresistance.org More than 40 Columbia University student groups have formed a coalition to demand that the school divest from Israeli apartheid. | The launch of Columbia University Apartheid Divest (CUAD) comes shortly after the administration suspended the groups Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) and Jewish Voice for Peace (JVP) from campus. The coalition was announced on Tuesday night, at a protest that drew hundreds of faculty and students. | In addition to the divestment demand, CUAD (which includes Columbia Law Students for Palestine, Sunrise Columbia, and Young Democratic Socialists of America) is also calling for a…