(2024-06-04). Twenty Years Of Building An Economic Alternative To Capitalism In The US. popularresistance.org The US Federation of Worker Cooperatives recently turned twenty years old. Clearing the FOG speaks with Dr. Jessica Gordon-Nembhard, a professor and author of "Collective Courage: A History of African-American Cooperative Economic Thought and Practice," and a charter member of the USFWC, about the work to create a national cooperative organization and the rise of the cooperative economy in the United States. She spoke about the role that cooperatives have played in advancing social and economic justice, the benefits of cooperatives not only to the individual but also more broadly to their communities, and the his…
(2024-06-04). The Military-Industrial Complex Is Killing Us All. popularresistance.org We need to talk about what bombs do in war. Bombs shred flesh. Bombs shatter bones. Bombs dismember. Bombs cause brains, lungs, and other organs to shake so violently they bleed, rupture, and cease functioning. Bombs injure. Bombs kill. Bombs destroy. | Bombs also make people rich. | When a bomb explodes, someone profits. And when someone profits, bombs claim more unseen victims. Every dollar spent on a bomb is a dollar not spent saving a life from a preventable death, a dollar not spent curing cancer, a dollar not spent educating children. That's why, so long ago, retired five-star general and President Dwight D…
(2024-06-04). Ming Vase Politics: UK Labour and Purging the Corbynistas. dissidentvoice.org By any reckoning, this was the move of a fool. A fool, it should be said, motivated by spite larded with caution. Evidently playing safe, adopting what has been called a "Ming Vase strategy" (hold it with scrupulous care; avoid danger), the British Labour Party under Sir Keir Starmer is already laying its own boobytraps …
(2024-06-04). Labor votes against Palestinian state while protesters march against genocide. greenleft.org.au 
Thousands rallied around the country on the 35th weekend of continuous protests against Israel's genocide. Alex Bainbridge reports.
(2024-06-04). More than 1700 public servants condemn Labor for 'complicity in Palestinian genocide'. greenleft.org.au 
(2024-06-04). Now Stanbic's "Oli Sorted" Campaign offers 100% home financing. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Stanbic Bank has unveiled its new "Oli Sorted" campaign, offering Ugandans 100% home financing alongside a variety of other financial solutions. This 90-day initiative, timed with the back-to-school season, allows parents to borrow up to Shs 350 million in unsecured personal loans for school fees and related expenses. Israel Arinaitwe, …
(2024-06-04). The movement for Palestinian Solidarity in Chilean Universities: defying the liberal academia. By: Camilo Godoy & Catalina Calderón. midwesternmarx.com After 76 years of occupation, students from across the Globe have shown their support towards the Palestinian cause during recent months. The agreements, cooperation and public relations with Universities and academic institutions from Israel has been a common factor in the causes towards it, considering the context of imperialism and aggression with direct complicity from the US' government and the UK after the AlAqsa Flood Operation by Hamas and then continued by other part …
(2024-06-04). "Modern (Mis)interpretations of Clean Slates'. By: Michael Hudson. midwesternmarx.com 
Why were Clean Slates so important to Bronze Age societies? From the third millennium in Mesopotamia, people were aware that debt pressures, if left to accumulate unchecked, would distort normal fiscal and landholding patterns to the detriment of the community. They perceived that debts grow autonomously under their own dynamic by the exponential curves of compound interest rather than adjusting themselves to reflect the ability of debtors to pay. This idea never has been accepted …
(2024-06-04). Zionism, Histadrut, the AFL CIO, Solidarity Center & What was Left Out of 2024 Labor Notes. indybay.org
(2024-06-04). Wednesday 7/24: Reading Circle — General Strike: A Key to Unlocking Worker Power Today. indybay.org New Valencia Hall | 747 Polk St (near Ellis), San Francisco | Also on Zoom: bit.ly/GeneralStrikeReadingCircle…
(2024-06-04). Western arms supplies to Ukraine prevent peaceful solutions By: Margaret Kimberley. midwesternmarx.com 
Thank you, Mr. President. Thank you all for this opportunity to address the Security Council and to provide a briefing on the issue of peace as it relates to Ukraine and its connections with people in this country and all over the world.As a journalist, Executive Editor of Black Agenda Report, and a member of the Black Alliance for Peace and of the United National Antiwar Coalition, and as a citizen of the United States, the nation which has taken a lead role in continuing this cri …
(2024-06-04). Asian Markets In Reverse As US Data Spark Economy Worries. latintimes.com The losses came as energy firms were weighed by a further drop in oil that came after OPEC and other major producers said they would begin lifting output before the year's end, calling time on a period of cuts that has kept crude elevated.
(2024-06-04). Forgotten Scandal: Canadian Peace Congress Leader Threatened for Leaking Canada's Cooperation with U.S. Germ Warfare By: Jeffrey S. Kaye. midwesternmarx.com 
This article has been slightly modified from its original appearance (under a different title) in The Canada Files, March 14, 2023. New documentation on Canada's Cold War experiments breeding insects and rodents for use in biological warfare has been added to this article. It was late April 1952 and the Korean War was nearing its second anniversary with no end in sight. In Canada, newspapers and the Canadian government erupted in fury when it was reported that t …
(2024-06-04). Raisi led the charge for Russia—Iran—China's 'new world order' By: Pepe Escobar. midwesternmarx.com 
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi's eastward vision was instrumental in advancing the strategic Moscow—Tehran—Beijing nexus and bulldozing a path toward institutionalizing multipolarity. Amidst all the sadness and grief over the loss of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, let's take a moment to showcase the critical path he helped forge toward a new global order. In the nearly three years since Raisi ascended to the Iranian presidency, Eurasian integration …
(2024-06-04). Communists must heed Marx & Engels' warnings about relying on the lumpen, or be backstabbed in the class war By: Rainer Shea. midwesternmarx.com 
The need for Marxists to avoid romanticizing the lumpenproletariat—the social element that operates on the economy's margins—is more urgent than ever. Because our class conflict is escalating amid the recent disruptions to U.S. hegemony, and the related economic breakdowns. Which means the ruling class is increasingly seeking to weaponize the lumpen against the working class cause, heightening the dangers of investing in the lumpen.In The Peasant War in Germany, E …
(2024-06-04). The military-industrial complex is killing us all. nationofchange.org Bombs injure. Bombs kill. Bombs destroy. Bombs also make people rich.
(2024-06-04). Cuba ratified interest in cooperation with Eurasian Economic Union. plenglish.com Havana, Jun 4 (Prensa Latina) Cuban Prime Minister Manuel Marrero ratified his country's commitment to expand and strengthen mutually beneficial cooperation ties with the member states of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU in Spanish).
(2024-06-04). Bolivia's president to fulfill extensive agenda in Russia. plenglish.com La Paz, Jun 4 (Prensa Latina) President Luis Arce will conduct a series of activities during a visit to Russia, including participating in the Saint Petersburg International Economic Forum…
(2024-06-04). Cuban youths pay tribute to patriots Maceo and Che. plenglish.com Havana, Jun 4 (Prensa Latina) A varied program of activities is reportedly being carried out by the Cuban Young Communist League (UJC, in Spanish) to commemorate the 179th and 96th birthdays of Antonio Maceo and Ernesto Che Guevara, respectively.
(2024-06-04). Solidarity association reiterates cooperation with Cuba. plenglish.com The president of the organization, Víctor Fernández, highlighted the actions of CubaCoop in almost 30 years of working jointly with Cuba, during which it has provided over 20 million euros to economic, social, and cultural projects. | Fernández also ratified the association's priority for supporting Cuba's politics while denouncing the US blockade, and assisting Cuba's economic sphere. | Fernández considered that CubaCoop annual gala, held on May 31st in Paris, was a success; more than 500 persons and 50 French companies participated. "We truly appreciate such an extensive presence at the greatest event in coope…
(2024-06-04). SEP (Australia) calls for release of Bogdan Syrotiuk on Hunter Valley radio. wsws.org Nick Beams and John Davis called on listeners to join the fight to free Syrotiuk, the victim of a gross frameup for his socialist opposition to war.
(2024-06-04). Australian Labor government ramps up anti-immigrant measures. wsws.org "Foreigners" are being blamed for the deteriorating social conditions being produced by capitalism's economic and cost-of-living crisis and the channelling of billions of dollars into military spending.
(2024-06-04). Signs of potential turmoil in global financial system. wsws.org A tremor went through the $26 trillion US Treasury market last week when there was a shortage of buyers at two auctions for US debt.
(2024-06-04). Claudia Sheinbaum, AMLO's protégé, elected president of Mexico. wsws.org While the ruling class would have preferred Gálvez and a swifter shift to the right, it is confident that a Sheinbaum administration will put the defense of the capitalist profits first.
(2024-06-04). The military-industrial complex is killing us all. mronline.org 
Freeing ourselves from the monster destroying our planet and our futures.
(2024-06-04). A PROGRAMME OFFICER IN THE EUROPE OFFICE – PERMANENT CONTRACT. fidh.org BACKROUND
| The FIDH (International Federation for Human Rights) is an international human rights NGO. Since 1922, it has been committed to defending all civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights as defined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. As the transformation of societies is first and foremost the responsibility of local actors, its activities aim to strengthen their capacity for action and their influence. The FIDH federates 188 national human rights associations (…) | – |
(2024-06-04). Real wage growth returns: Labor announces minimum pay increase. independentaustralia.net 
(2024-06-04). George Galloway party launches Gaza-focused UK election campaign. newarab.com 
Left-wing MP George Galloway launched his Galloway said Labour leader Keir Starmer had "blood on his hands" over his refusal to condemn Israel's
(2024-06-04). Pret A Manger pulls out of plans to open in Israel over Gaza war. newarab.com 
British sandwich and coffee chain Pret A Manger said it has given up on a plan to The retailer, owned by investment firm JAB and founder Sinclair Beecham, signed an agreement with Israeli retail group Fox Group and foodservice business Yarzin Sella Group in December 2022 to introduce the Pret brand into Israel. | However, no Pr…
(2024-06-04). Iran an invincible power, any military option against it off the table: IRGC. presstv.ir The IRGC chief commander says any possible option of war against Iran is null and off the table.
(2024-06-04). Epoch Times executive Bill Guan charged in US with US$67 million money laundering in alleged 'sprawling scheme'. scmp.com Indictment alleges a 'make money online' team and others at the company used cryptocurrency to 'knowingly purchase' millions in crime proceeds at a discount.
(2024-06-04). Africa to spend $75 billion on debt interest, AfDB says. independent.co.ug 
Debt chokes Africa's ability to meet more pressing needs ANALYSIS | AGENCIES | African nations will spend $75 billion on debt interest payments this year, money they desperately need for pressing issues such as social spending and public investments, according to the African Development Bank. In addition, the countries will require $10 billion annually for the …
(2024-06-04). Labor's doxing laws risk outlawing truth-telling. greenleft.org.au 
(2024-06-04). President preaches wealth creation at Martyr's Day. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni has praised Ugandan clerics, Christian and non-Christians, for fostering unity and ending hostilities along faith lines that once sharply divided the nation. Reflecting on the pre-NRM era, President Museveni highlighted significant divisions based on tribal and religious affiliations, which he credits the NRM ideology for mitigating. …
(2024-06-04). Leftist Sheinbaum wins Mexican election. presstv.ir The landslide victory of Claudia Sheinbaum at the Mexican presidential election is a reflection of the widespread popularity of the economic and social welfare programs enacted by her predecessor.
(2024-06-04). Equity Bank trains 126,000 youth, women and refugees in financial literacy. independent.co.ug 
Equity Bank bags award for promoting financial education and inclusion Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Equity Bank Uganda has in the last two years trained 126,107 youth, women, and refugees in financial literacy and entrepreneurship education. Up to 58% of those trained are female, 77% youth and 30% are refugees as the bank promotes financial …
(2024-06-04). Consultancy – Irishaid Programme. fidh.org Innovative online and in-person advocacy to influence local human rights change Terms of reference for a final evaluation of the project The applicants for the evaluation must provide:
1. A technical offer composed of a presentation of the methodological approach, a timetable for the execution of the evaluation and the references of the consultant(s) (detailed Curriculum/a) 2. A detailed financial offer (in euros, showing all the headings, unit costs, number of units, etc.) (…) | – |
(2024-06-04). Parques solares reducirán la dependencia energética de Santiago de Cuba. radiohc.cu La Habana, 4 jun (RHC) Desde mayo pasado, brigadas especializadas laboran en el primero de los cuatro nuevos parques solares con que contará la provincia de Santiago de Cuba, según informó a Granma Orlando Riera Girón, director de Inversiones de la Empresa Eléctrica.
(2024-06-04). Reiteran en Francia apoyo a Cuba mediante cooperación descentralizada. radiohc.cu La Habana, 4 jun (RHC) La asociación Cuba Coopération France (CubaCoop) subrayó hoy su respaldo a la nacià≤n caribeña y el compromiso con el aporte a su desarrollo socioeconómico mediante la colaboración descentralizada.
(2024-06-04). Cuba en el Foro Económico Internacional de San Petersburgo-2024. radiohc.cu La Habana, 4 jun (RHC) La llegada a la Federación de Rusia del vice primer ministro cubano Ricardo Cabrisas Ruiz responde a una invitación oficial para la participación de Cuba en el Foro Económico Internacional San Petersburgo 2024.