(2023-07-01). A Series of Working Papers on Decolonization in Palestine. badil.org The series is prompted by the recent shifting discourse on Palestine, namely the colonization and apartheid frameworks.
(2023-07-01). The Official End to Hegemony? sonar21.com 
(2023-07-01). Judge Napolitano Hosts Mini-Round Table with Ray Mcgovern and Me. sonar21.com 
A fun, new twist today — Judge Nap hosted two guests instead of his usual one — on — one format. Ray McGovern is, in every sense of the expression,…
(2023-07-01). In less than 2.5 years there have been 1,884 athlete cardiac arrests or serious issues with 1,310 of them dead. expose-news.com Josu García de Albeniz (25) from Spain, a Karate Fitness Gasteiz Karate exponent collapsed from a cardiac arrest at the entrance of a music festival. He later died in hospital. Alia Zuidema …
(2023-07-01). CIA Director talks about chemtrails at a Council on Foreign Relations event. expose-news.com In 2016, John Brennan, then US Central Intelligence Agency Director, told the Council of Foreign Relations that stratospheric aerosol injection, or SAI, was both a potential benefit as well as a potential …
(2023-07-01). UN SDGs implant "human rights" and attempt to override our inalienable rights. expose-news.com The United Nations claims that the purpose of Sustainable Development Goal 16, or SDG16, is to promote peaceful and inclusive societies and to provide access to justice for all. Hiding behind the …
(2023-07-01). New complications in relations between South Korea and China. journal-neo.org 
(2023-07-01). To Stop Demolition, One London Home Transformed Into An Art Exhibit. popularresistance.org London's residents face the highest rents and have the lowest rate of homeownership in the U.K. today. One solution would be for local councils to expand public housing, known as "council housing." However, the waitlist for these homes has jumped by 50,000 since 2020. This has happened partially because London councils have reduced their housing stock by 10 percent since the beginning of the pandemic, often due to privatization. | Building complexes made up of only council housing, called council estates, are becoming increasingly rare sights in the capitol.
(2023-07-01). Corrupt Paraguayan police prosecuted in mass drug trafficking case. plenglish.com Asunción, Jul 1 (Prensa Latina) The Paraguayan anti-drug prosecutor of Saltos de Guairá, Carlos Cabrera, announced a criminal proceeding against two police officers who acted irregularly in the capture of 20 tons of marijuana, ABC Color reported.
(2023-07-01). If it doesn't rain soon, Montevideo's water will be undrinkable. plenglish.com Montevideo, Jul 1 (Prensa Latina) Montevideo and the metropolitan area, where nearly two million inhabitants live, could run out of drinking water at the tap, as a result of the water crisis that persists in Uruguay at present.
(2023-07-01). Tenth Uruguayan police officer commits suicide so far this year. plenglish.com The rate of suicides in the police forces in recent months has been on the rise. In May, three officers killed themselves, and the same number so far in June. | The phenomenon has been described within the force as a "silent pandemic". | The incidence of suicides in the police is three times higher than in the general population. While the latter is 21 per 100,000, that of the police is 63 per 100,000. | Police unions have repeatedly called for measures to prevent such unfortunate events. | The Sifpom submitted an "Integral project of psychological health and suicide prevention in the police" to the Ministry of…
(2023-07-01). The ACLU is Committed to Protecting Your Personal Information. aclu.org Privacy laws serve as vital guardrails against the potential abuse of personal information in an increasingly interconnected world. As a nationwide organization dedicated to defending civil liberties, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) recognizes the paramount importance of privacy in today's digital age, and we firmly believe that transparency and accountability are necessary to protect all of our rights to privacy. | Right now, Americans risk being tracked and surveilled without any notice every time we open an app, walk into a store carrying a phone, or do an online search. As Congress works to…
(2023-07-01). Atlanta's Attack On Cop City Protesters Should Be A Warning To Us All. popularresistance.org The ongoing attack on the network of environmental and abolitionist activists in Atlanta should make all people concerned with the right to protest, the future of the environment and the rise of militarized police forces take notice. | At 5 am on June 6, after over 200 community members had spoken against moving forward with the facility, the Atlanta City Council voted to allocate $31 million in public funds toward construction of a militarized police training center dubbed "Cop City." This was the most recent development in a fierce and violent struggle over police expansion and forest preservation in Georgia, a…
(2023-07-01). Saturday 7/1: Free virtual screening of the documentary films "Three Rs in the Sand" and "The Aftermath" indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…
(2023-07-01). Time to stop routine prescription of low-molecular-weight heparin to women with recurrent pregnancy loss and inherited thrombophilia. thelancet.com There has been a knowledge gap concerning the effect of anticoagulant treatment for recurrent pregnancy loss in women with hereditary thrombophilia. In the updated guideline from the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology on recurrent pregnancy loss from 2022,1 there is a conditional recommendation not to use low-molecular-weight heparin (LMWH), based on low certainty of evidence. This called for another trial, particularly as LMWH was still being prescribed by many clinicians. In The Lancet, Siobhan Quenby and colleagues presented the results of the ALIFE2 trial, an international collaborative eff…
(2023-07-01). Protestors Target Nationwide Insurance Over Their Connections to Atlanta's "Cop City" Project. itsgoingdown.org Report on protest in Columbus, Ohio in solidarity with the ongoing struggle against Cop City in Atlanta, Georgia. On the morning of June 29th a group of activists stormed the lobby of Nationwide headquarters, urging the company to stop insuring the controversial "Cop City" project proposed for Atlanta, Georgia. The group chanted, distributed flyers, and…
(2023-07-01). U.S. Drones Are Violating Memorandum Of Understanding Over Syria, Russia Warns. southfront.org 
A fully armed MQ-9 Reaper unmanned aerial vehicle taxis down the runway at an air base in Afghanistan on its way to another wartime mission. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Brian Ferguson). | The United States-led coalition's drones were spotted flying over Syria five times during the past day in violation of the memorandum of understanding with Russia, Rear Admiral Oleg Gurinov, deputy chief of the Russian Center for Reconciliation in Syria said on June 30. "During the day, five violations of the memorandum of…
(2023-07-01). US Legally Owes Reparations To Nicaragua; Refuses To Honor Ruling. popularresistance.org The International Court of Justice in the Hague ruled in 1986 that the US government had violated international law in its attacks on Nicaragua and that it owed the Central American nation reparations. | June 27, 2023 was the 37th anniversary of this ruling, and Washington still to this day refuses to pay Nicaragua the money that it legally owes it. | The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is the judicial arm of the United Nations. (It is not to be confused with the International Criminal Court (ICC), which is independent of the UN. The ICJ was founded in 1945, in order to settle disputes between states; wherea…
(2023-07-01). Sunday 8/6: Free Clothing Swap. indybay.org St. Francis Lutheran | 152 Church Street | San Francisco CA 94114…
(2023-07-01). Tuesday 7/4: Monterey 4th of July Parade: Walk with the Peace Coalition. indybay.org The parade starts at the corner of Alvarado Street and Pearl Street, in Downtown Monterey. Assemble in the parking lot behind the CHOMP Behavioral Health Services building, 576 Hartnell St.
(2023-07-01). Monday 7/3: Julian Assange Birthday Banner Drop. indybay.org Pedestrian Overpass at Hwy. 880 in Berkeley, at the foot of University Avenue.
(2023-07-01). Some Interesting Non-Corporate Participants in San Francisco Pride This Year. indybay.org As SF Pride has grown larger, so have criticisms that it has become "too corporate." Herewith some photos of non-corporate participants in this year's San Francisco Pride.
(2023-07-01). Wednesday 6/28: The Case for Upping the Ante on Pusillanimous Land Acknowledgments. indybay.org ZOOM: us05web.zoom.us/j/83567764148?pwd=WVJRcWpKRGMzaTYzZTlZeUUvQTdtQT09…
(2023-07-01). Tuesday 7/4: A world-inclusive 4th of July picnic: the next frontier. indybay.org Notable House in Bernal Heights, San Francisco | RSVP for specific location…
(2023-07-01). Stop The Drive Toward War, Statement of KPFA Local Station Candidate Dr. Nayvin Gordon. indybay.org Dr. Nayvin Gordon spoke out at KPFA on June 22, 2023…
(2023-07-01). Giant panda Yuan Meng to return to China soon. ecns.cn Giant Panda Yuan Meng that failed to return to China on schedule due toCovid-19, will be back on July 25, according to the Sino-French Giant Panda Cooperative Research Agreement.
(2023-07-01). Large photovoltaic hydrogen production project put into operation in Xinjiang. ecns.cn A large-scale photovoltaic hydrogen production demonstration project entered operation in Kuqa City of Aksu Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, with 20,000 metric tons of hydrogen produced annually, said Sinopec on Friday.
(2023-07-01). Insights | New Zealand PM's China visit to further strengthen friendship, understanding: NZ expert. ecns.cn New Zealand has every reason to believe that the successes arising from properly-handled New Zealand-China diplomatic relationships can be an excellent model for Pacific nations to adopt, Mike Dawson, president of the Auckland Branch of the New Zealand China Friendship Society, said on Tuesday.
(2023-07-01). Research center strengthens AI study. ecns.cn The center, covering about 306 square meters in the university, focuses on exploring the theoretical foundation and technical framework of personalized and customized services centered on users.
(2023-07-01). Emissions system improves monitoring. ecns.cn The Ministry of Ecology and Environment has established an integrated space-ground supervision system to enhance air quality supervision, according to Zhao Qunying, head of the ministry's law enforcement bureau.
(2023-07-01). Xi stresses improving quality of CPC's organizational work. ecns.cn Xi Jinping has underlined the critical role of the Party and people in building a modern socialist country and advancing national rejuvenation, calling for persistent efforts to improve the quality of the Party's organizational work.
(2023-07-01). Mongolia sees more gains in ties with China. ecns.cn Mongolia expects to achieve more results by boosting bilateral cooperation with China in environmental protection, trade and tourism, especially in the border areas, a senior Mongolian official said.
(2023-07-01). Regulations address use of civilian drones. ecns.cn China has issued a set of rules to govern the use of civilian drones.
(2023-07-01). Court rules against use of race for college entry. ecns.cn The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday found colleges' consideration of race-conscious admissions policies violate the Constitution, a momentous decision overturning decades of precedent on affirmative action.
(2023-07-01). China's June factory activity improves marginally. ecns.cn China's June factory activity improved marginally but still remained in the contraction territory, data from the National Bureau of Statistics showed on Friday.
(2023-07-01). Museum of press and publication opens in Shanghai. ecns.cn The Museum of China Press and Publication, the first of its kind in the country, officially opened on Thursday.
(2023-07-01). Mainland, HK sign agreement on data flow in GBA. ecns.cn The Cyberspace Administration of China and the Innovation, Technology and Industry Bureau of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region signed a memorandum on Thursday to promote cross-boundary data flow in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.
(2023-07-01). Digital China a crucial engine to advance Chinese modernization: Experts. ecns.cn Digitalizing China is a crucial engine to advance the Chinese modernization, experts said at a forum held during the CNS Frontiers in Finance and Economics Conference Mid-2023 hosted by China News Service and organized by China News Network in Beijing on Thursday.
(2023-07-01). Insights | Both New Zealand and China rise on the same tide: EMA CEO. ecns.cn New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins is paying an official visit to China from Sunday to Friday with a trade delegation, the first prime ministerial visit to China since 2019. "ÄÄ…
(2023-07-01). Cape Verde young blogger: Yunnan reminds me of my home. ecns.cn
(2023-07-01). Malawian student reignited dream in China's Yunnan. ecns.cn
(2023-07-01). CPC sees membership rise 1.4% to 98.04 million. ecns.cn The number of the Communist Party of China members reached 98.04 million at the end of 2022, and the total membership was 1.4 percent up from the 2021 figure, the Organization Department of the CPC Central Committee said Friday.
(2023-07-01). Nation's highest-altitude major water conservancy project enters full operation. ecns.cn China's highest-altitude major water conservancy project enters full operation ahead of schedule in Namling county, Xigaze city, Southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region on Friday.
(2023-07-01). Overseas youth visit Balagezong Scenic Spot in Yunnan. ecns.cn Overseas youth visit Balagezong Scenic Spot in Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Yunnan Province, June 29, 2023.
(2023-07-01). Overseas youth experience charm of traditional Tibetan craftsmanship. ecns.cn Overseas youth experienced the charm of Tibetan wooden bowl in Yunnan. The lustrous hand-made Tibetan bowls showcase exquisite craftsmanship of beautifully polished wood finish.
(2023-07-01). 3rd China-Africa Expo kicks off in Hunan. ecns.cn The third China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo with the theme of "Common Development for a Shared Future", kicked off in Changsha on Thursday.
(2023-07-01). Virgin Galactic completes first commercial space flight. ecns.cn Photo shows the rocket of the Virgin's space plane igniting during a research flight that included Italian specialists who conducted a number of microgravity experiments in New Mexico, June 29, 2023.
(2023-07-01). Musical fountain attracts people to beat summer heat in Shanxi. ecns.cn People beat the summer heat at night around a musical fountain in Datong, north China's Shanxi Province, June 29, 2023.
(2023-07-01). Orange clouds over Wuzhi Mountain at dusk in Hainan. ecns.cn Wuzhi Mountain is shrouded by orange clouds at dusk at Hainan Tropical Rainforest National Park in south China's Hainan Province, June 29, 2023.
(2023-07-01). Hainan's round-the-island tourist highway to open by the end of December. ecns.cn The roadbed of the main line of Hainan's round-the-island tourist highway was completed on Friday. The construction of the remaining seven special-structured bridges has been carried out smoothly. "ÄÄ…
(2023-07-01). Perspectives] Lessons from Brownsville's anencephaly cluster. thelancet.com In the spring of 1991, in the border city of Brownsville, TX, USA, a woman learned from an ultrasound that her unborn baby had anencephaly. A month later, at the same hospital, anencephaly was detected in three pregnancies over 3 days. The emergence of additional cases prompted a joint investigation by the Texas Department of Health (TDH) and the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Health officials realised that neural tube defects (NTDs)—anencephaly, spina bifida, and encephalocele—had been occurring undetected for years in Cameron County, the southernmost tip of Texas's Rio Grande V…
(2023-07-01). "Unite to Fight!" is the Cry at People's March. indybay.org Moving away from the commercialization of the regular Pride parade, 2023 year is the 4th year of a rally and march that calls for justice for the LGBTQ community.
(2023-07-01). Obituary] Harald zur Hausen. thelancet.com Nobel Prize winner who showed the link between human papillomavirus and cervical cancer. Born in Gelsenkirchen, Germany, on March 11, 1936, he died of a stroke in Heidelberg, Germany, on May 28, 2023, aged 87 years.
(2023-07-01). Chandler-Mather defends Greens push for a better housing policy. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-07-01). Daniel Ellsberg: the establishment whistleblower. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-07-01). The fight to save Barak Beacon public housing continues. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-07-01). Geelong council under pressure not to cut jobs, libraries. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-07-01). No to AUKUS nuclear submarine meeting draws hundreds. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-07-01). NSW hospital workers strike over wages. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-07-01). Public housing residents call action to save Barak Beacon Estate. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-07-01). Socialist Sarah Hathway elected to the City of Greater Geelong Council. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-07-01). Trans rights are human rights, protesters say. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-07-01). World Whistleblower Day protest calls for Assange's release. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-07-01). An Independent Audit Of US Funding For Ukraine. popularresistance.org During a recent discussion with New York Times columnist Nicholas Kristof, Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Samantha Power, touted her organization's push to guarantee transparency for US taxpayer funds sent to Ukraine. | "We are involved in funding efforts at ensuring judicial integrity, which is intrinsically important to building Ukraine's democracy and its integration plans to get into Europe," Power declared, adding USAID's work in Ukraine was "also really important in terms of assuring the taxpayer, the American taxpayer, that they're resources are well spent.
(2023-07-01). Correspondence] How funders can support improved clinical trial practice for outbreaks. thelancet.com The World Health Assembly's resolution 75 ∑8 on strengthening clinical trials is a call to action to improve the quality and coordination of trials globally.1 Large-scale, sufficiently powered trials are important in the context of outbreak response, when opportunities to gather evidence for clinical management are scarce. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the health system witnessed success in the rapid initiation of adaptive trials that generated life-saving results, but also a proliferation of competing, underpowered trials that were concentrated in high-income settings.
(2023-07-01). Haitian Prosecutor to investigate nationals sentenced by US, Canada. plenglish.com Port-au-Prince, Jul 1 (Prensa Latina) The government commissioner in the Haitian capital, Edler Guillaume, will investigate those nationals sanctioned in the United States, Canada and the Dominican Republic for allegedly promoting corruption and financing gangs, it was reported.
(2023-07-01). World Report] Flooding complicates Haitian health provision. thelancet.com Violence and unrest have increased the impact of flooding, which might exacerbate an ongoing cholera outbreak. Joe Parkin Daniels reports.
(2023-07-01). World Report] Humanitarian needs in DR Congo escalating. thelancet.com Global aid community raises alarm over the deteriorating humanitarian situation in eastern DR Congo. John Zarocostas reports from Geneva.
(2023-07-01). STOP Robo Madness NOW! SF Taxi & UBER Drivers Protest Dangers Of AI Cars & The Tech Barons. indybay.org
(2023-07-01). World Report] Widespread high mercury levels found in fish eaten in Brazil. thelancet.com Both rural and urban populations in Brazil's Amazon region are at risk from contamination linked to mining activities. Lise Alves reports from Sao Paulo.
(2023-07-01). Thursday 7/13: Overview of the Supreme Court Decision on Race-Conscious Admissions. indybay.org Online via Zoom…
(2023-07-01). Correspondence] Outsourcing UK regulatory decisions—a double-edged sword? thelancet.com On March 15, 2023 (for the Spring Budget), the UK Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced the allocation of a new £10 million fund for the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), focused on bringing innovative drugs and technologies to UK patients more rapidly.1 Funding will seek to allow the "quickest, simplest regulatory approval in the world for companies seeking rapid market access" and establish a broad international recognition framework, allowing the MHRA to capitalise on the "expertise and decision-making of trusted regulatory partners and provide patients with fast-track access to best…
(2023-07-01). Bertrand Russell on Hegel and Marx: Part Two Marx. By: Thomas Riggins. midwesternmarx.com 
Bertrand Russell discusses the philosophy of Karl Marx in chapter 27 of his A History of Western Philosophy (HWP). He begins by telling us he is not going to deal with his economics or politics, just his philosophy and its influence on others. While Lenin saw Marx's philosophy as developing from three sources— British economic theory, early French socialist thought, and classical German philosophy (Hegel) Russell sees only two sources. Marx's philosophy is t …
(2023-07-01). People's March Includes Contingent for Reproductive Justice. indybay.org "Reproductive Justice includes the Freedom to Express Gender and Sexuality in the Way We Choose!" | Contingent in the People's March on the anniversary weekend of Roe v. Wade overturn…
(2023-07-01). Clinical Picture] Recurrent vomiting and confusion in pregnancy: hypercalcaemia due to parathyroid adenoma. thelancet.com A 32-year-old woman, who was 12 weeks pregnant, was referred to our emergency department feeling generally unwell after recurrent vomiting. She had no notable medical history.
(2023-07-01). EU Parliament Pushes For Joint Probe With ICC Into Israeli War Crimes. popularresistance.org Several members of the EU's Parliamentary Foreign Affairs Committee have proposed a resolution calling for the EU to assist the International Criminal Court (ICC) in investigating and prosecuting the Israeli government for its war crimes against Palestinians in the occupied territories. | The resolution was pushed forward by Swedish Social Democrat Evin Incir, who is also the EU's rapporteur for recommendations of relations with the Palestinian Authority (PA). The resolution was proposed on 27 June, with 41 votes in favor, 21 against, and nine abstentions, with a plenary vote scheduled for July.
(2023-07-01). Mayo Clinic Minute: How to use an asthma inhaler. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Summer temperatures, humidity and allergies are triggers for people diagnosed with asthma. These triggers can range from being a nuisance to being life-threatening.Dr. Jacqueline Squire, a Mayo Clinic allergist and immunologist, demonstrates proper technique for using inhalers to combat these asthma triggers. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/uje9beC6GlU Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (1: 06) is available in the downloads at the end of…
(2023-07-01). Mayo Clinic Minute: Fireworks safety tips. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org For many, the Fourth of July holiday is a time to celebrate with barbecues, parades and fireworks. But, experts say, when it comes to fireworks, it's best to leave it to the professionals. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/AYC8RPDRRvc Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (0: 59) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: "Mayo Clinic News Network." Read the script. Every year, thousands of people are admitted into emergency departments across the country because…
(2023-07-01). When to start regular breast cancer screenings. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Early detection and regular breast cancer screenings are key to reducing death from breast cancer. Mammograms remain the best tool available and have been shown to reduce deaths from breast cancer. That's why Mayo Clinic recommends women start screening mammograms yearly at age 40. While that recommendation has been firm for the past 10 years, other institutions have shifted the recommended screening age over the years. The latest to consider a change is the U.S….
(2023-07-01). Mayo Clinic Minute: Know your status — the importance of HIV testing. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org It's not making major news headlines like in the '80s, but HIV remains a significant health concern. About 38 million people are living with HIV, the virus that causes AIDS, according to the World Health Organization. June 27 is National HIV Testing Day, a reminder to get tested and know your HIV status. This year's theme is self-testing. Knowing your HIV status helps you choose options to stay healthy. Dr. Stacey Rizza, a Mayo Clinic…
(2023-07-01). Science Saturday: Specialized testing diagnoses uncommon allergy to red meat. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Traditionally every fall, Joseph "Joe" Ducaji, M.D., an anesthesiologist affiliated with Memorial Medical Center in Springfield, Illinois, had gone deer hunting for two to three weeks. He loved "sitting in a tree stand watching wildlife." Recently, however, one of Joe's hunting trips was spoiled when the night before his trip, he woke up "feeling terrible" and had to cancel the outing. Joe could only equate his illness to the steak he'd eaten for dinner the…
(2023-07-01). Mayo Clinic Minute: Reducing the risks of sexually transmitted infections. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) continue to rise the in the U.S and around the globe. The World Health Organization reports more than 1 million new sexually transmitted infections are acquired a day — with the majority of them asymptomatic. Dr. Stacey Rizza, an infectious diseases physician with Mayo Clinic, says there are many reasons for the continued rise in sexually transmitted infections in the last few years. She says educating people is crucial and an important step in…
(2023-07-01). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Keeping children's teeth healthy. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My 7-month-old daughter recently got her first tooth. She likes to chew on her teething ring. I want to start good dental habits early and create a routine of brushing her teeth twice a day. When should I introduce a toothbrush so she can get comfortable with it? Do you have any other tips for establishing good oral hygiene early? ANSWER: Dental infections are one of the most common infections in children. Even though…
(2023-07-01). Mayo Clinic Minute: How vasculitis affects the body. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The Vasculitis Clinic at Mayo Clinic is a place where experts in a number of fields of medicine help adults and children diagnose and treat vasculitis, and conduct important research. But what is this relatively rare condition? Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/-inDomneGL0 Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 09) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: "Mayo Clinic News Network." Read the script. Vasculitis is a group of conditions — all related…
(2023-07-01). Mayo Clinic ranked among 'Best Children's Hospitals' by U.S. News & World Report. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Mayo Clinic Children's Center in Rochester is ranked No. 1 in Minnesota, according to U.S. News & World Report's 2023—2024 "Best Children's Hospitals" rankings. Nationally, Mayo Clinic Children's Center ranked as a top-performing children's hospital in eight of the pediatric specialties considered in the rankings. The rankings identify the top 50 children's hospitals in each of 10 specialties considered. Ranking in specialties demonstrates broad-based excellence and the effectiveness of the team-based approach that is the hallmark of the Mayo Clinic…
(2023-07-01). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Snacking for meals. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: During warm weather months, I find myself eating less formal meals and, instead, reaching for more snacks. I also tend to exercise less when it's hot outside. Do you have advice on how to ensure I'm snacking healthfully as I realize the potential to overeat and not be as active? ANSWER: Regardless of the time of year, maintaining healthy habits is important for good health. This includes exercise, eating a balanced diet and maintaining…
(2023-07-01). Cancer and the LGBTQ+ community: Mayo Clinic expert addresses key topics. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Being diagnosed with cancer is a hardship on its own, but it's especially challenging if a person is a member of the LGBTQ+ community. Jewel Kling, M.D., director of women's health at Mayo Clinic in Arizona, explains that stigma and discrimination create barriers to healthcare, placing the LGBTQ+ community at heightened risk for certain forms of cancer due to delayed cancer screenings as well as challenges with survivorship care. Increased cancer risks…
(2023-07-01). Mayo Clinic and University of Minnesota announce new pathway program for training nurse-midwives. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences and the University of Minnesota School of Nursing are collaborating to create a new academic pathway for nurse-midwives that will expand the nurse-midwifery workforce in the Upper Midwest. The collaboration creates a pathway for students admitted to the University of Minnesota School of Nursing's Doctor of Nursing Practice program to complete the approximately 1,000 hours of required clinical training at Mayo Clinic hospitals in Minnesota and…
(2023-07-01). Bladder cancer: What you should know about diagnosis, treatment and recurrence. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Bladder cancer is one of the most common cancer types in the U.S., according to the National Cancer Institute. It's also one of the most likely types of cancer to recur. Experts are developing ways to reduce bladder cancer recurrence, and, with treatments and follow-up care tailored to each person's cancer, outcomes are improving. Mark Tyson, II, M.D., a Mayo Clinic urologic surgeon, explains: Blood in the urine may be the first sign of bladder cancer. The first symptom of…
(2023-07-01). How preeclampsia accelerates aging in women. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Preeclampsia—the life-threatening surge in blood pressure that strikes 1 in 25 pregnancies—is an enigmatic condition. Each year, it causes the deaths of more than 70,000 women worldwide. Because scientists do not know what causes it, they lack targeted strategies to treat it. Delivery, the only available therapy, is not the "cure" it is often made out to be, according to Vesna D. Garovic, M.D., Ph.D., a nephrologist at Mayo Clinic who has devoted her career to studying…
(2023-07-01). Mayo Clinic researchers pioneer AI method to predict how cells are organized in disease microenvironments. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Cells in the human body, the building blocks of life, are arranged in a precise way. That's necessary because pathways and spaces provide a means for cells to communicate, collaborate and function within the specific tissue or organ. Changes in cell arrangement can lead to uncontrolled cell growth, cell death and diseases, including cancer. Scientists at the Mayo Clinic Center for Individualized Medicine and Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center have developed an artificial intelligence method, called Spatially Informed Artificial…
(2023-07-01). Mayo Clinic to showcase advancements in science and healthcare delivery at AcademyHealth's Annual Research Meeting. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org AcademyHealth's 2023 Annual Research Meeting at the Seattle Convention Center on June 24—27 will bring together experts in health services research and healthcare delivery. Attendees can learn about how Mayo Clinic is helping to shape the future of healthcare, by visiting the booth of the Mayo Clinic Robert D. and Patricia E. Kern Center for the Science of Health Care Delivery. Participants can speak directly with Mayo scientists at "Meet the Mayo Clinic Researcher" sessions, learn about…
(2023-07-01). How mindfulness meditation improves mental health. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Quick and simple usually aren't terms used to describe medical treatments. Yet mindfulness meditation is a fast, easy way to reduce stress wherever you are. It's often recommended as part of a comprehensive treatment for physical and mental health conditions. It's considered a type of mind-body complementary medicine. You can incorporate mindfulness meditation into your routine to improve your overall health. Mindfulness meditation basics Mindfulness meditation is the practice of purposefully being aware of and…
(2023-07-01). Mayo Clinic uses genomic testing broadly for rare diseases, improves patient care. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org NEWS RELEASE ROCHESTER, Minn. – A Mayo Clinic study published in Journal of Translational Medicine evaluated the use of genomic testing broadly for rare diseases. With the increased use of genomic testing such as multi-gene panels, exome sequencing and genome sequencing in the past decade, there is a greater opportunity to better diagnose and treat patients with rare diseases. According to the National Institutes of Health, as many as 10,000 distinct rare diseases exist and…
(2023-07-01). Study assesses opioid usage patterns in patients with lupus. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)—a challenging autoimmune disease most common in women of childbearing age—can cause many problems in the body, including chronic pain. Typical pain management strategies are not always available to patients with lupus. For example, patients with kidney problems being treated with steroids cannot use nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen. As a result, different pain management strategies, including opioid therapy, may be needed. A Mayo Clinic cross-sectional study in a population-based setting aimed to…
(2023-07-01). The Patriotism of Killing and Being Killed. indybay.org Oiling the gears of a war machine…
(2023-07-01). Monday 7/3: Unpacking the Supreme Court's ruling on Affirmative Action w/ OBI UC Berkeley. indybay.org Online event…
(2023-07-01). Largest Hotel Workers' Strike In Modern US History May Begin Soon. popularresistance.org On June 22, nearly 200 workers, union leaders, progressive politicians, and other community members were arrested in a mass civil disobedience action. 200 demonstrators sat down in the middle of the road in Los Angeles, subjecting themselves to arrest to demand better wages, pensions, a housing fund, benefits, and safer workloads for UNITE HERE Local 11 workers in Los Angeles. | Workers are gearing up to possibly strike after their contract with Hyatt, IHG, Hilton and Marriott hotels in LA expires on June 30. Local 11 workers authorized a strike on June 8 with 96% approval. This strike would involve over 15,000 u…
(2023-07-01). "Put on the brakes" Robotaxi Protest to keep SF Streets Safe! We Need Human Drivers. indybay.org
(2023-07-01). The Courageous Resistance Of The Palestinians In Jenin Continues. popularresistance.org On June 19, a large Israeli military force raided the northern Palestinian town and refugee camp of Jenin from multiple directions. Not only did the raid fail, it backfired, and it also created a precedent in Israel's decades-long war on the ever-rebellious Palestinian region. | Israel killed eight Palestinians and wounded 91 more, following hours of clashes involving Israeli soldiers, on the one hand, and unified Palestinian Resistance groups, on the other. | Israel only admitted to the wounding of eight of its soldiers, with some Israeli media outlets speaking of critical injuries among the invading troops and…
(2023-07-01). Falleció Hugo Blanco, histórico luchador social y ecosocialista peruano. indybay.org
(2023-07-01). El extractivismo es la muerte de los pueblos. indybay.org El 40% de la tierra latinoamericana aún está en manos de pueblos originarios, negros y campesinos. Sobre ellos está avanzando el extractivismo. Arrebatarle la tierra a los pueblos es como arrebatarles la vida, por eso la defienden con esa contundencia. Jujuy es un ejemplo brutal.
(2023-07-01). Friday 7/7: Nasser Mohajer discusses his book,Voices of a Massacre. indybay.org Revolution Books 2444 Durant Avenue, Berkeley…
(2023-07-01). Friday 6/30: Free Palestine! indybay.org Israeli Consulate | 456 Montgomery | San Francisco…
(2023-07-01). San Francisco Taxi Workers Alliance Statement For June 29th Rally At SF CPUC. indybay.org The San Francisco Taxi Workers Alliance is calling for the California Public Utility Committee to oppose the introduction of hundreds of robo cars on to San Francisco streets.
(2023-07-01). Perspectives] The new science of menstruation. thelancet.com Ever since Gloria Steinem's 1978 satirical essay, If Men Could Menstruate, feminists have asked what the world would look like if people did not need to adapt to the norms of those who do not menstruate. Steinem imagined that menstruation would be openly discussed and celebrated. Menstruation is a normal process of development for at least half the world's population, but it is routinely stigmatised as an unruly pathology requiring medical management, and as a lamentable curse of womanhood. Movements for menstrual equity have begun to challenge these perspectives, calling for policies such as workplace flexibilit…
(2023-07-01). World Report] NGOs welcome plans to reduce civilian casualties in conflict. thelancet.com The USA hopes to improve civilian protections after a series of disastrous conflicts. Sharmila Devi reports.
(2023-07-01). Venezuela's Comptroller General Office Ratifies María Corina Machado's Electoral Disqualification (+ Gustavo Petro). orinocotribune.com Caracas ( María Corina Machado, leader of the far-right party Vente Venezuela, was disqualified from holding public office in July 2015 for not reporting money she had received while she was a deputy of the National Assembly, an accusation that she denies. Machado has not presented evidence t…
(2023-07-01). Communications Workers Seek Answers And Accountability From Top Leaders. popularresistance.org When your union doesn't permit direct election of national officers, hasn't had a contested convention vote for union president since the 1950s, and has never had a presidential debate, how should an activist respond to an unprecedented three-way race for the top spot? | AT&T call center worker Kieran Knutson, who is president of Communications Workers Local 7250 in Minneapolis, had two choices. He could treat the race as a matter of concern only to executive board members going to the convention in St. Louis where a new president will be picked—or as "an important opportunity for CWA members to take s…
(2023-07-01). People's March and Rally was the Best Alternative to Corporate Pride this Year. indybay.org 1.5 min video mp4 by Lis Cox…
(2023-07-01). Libia exige a autoridades suecas actuación contra quema de Corán. telesurtv.net En entidades diplomáticas resaltaron "la importancia de respetar los símbolos y santidades religiosas".
(2023-07-01). Pakistán logra acuerdo preliminar con FMI para millonario préstamo. telesurtv.net Ascendería a 3.000 millones de dólares. La reserva de divisas de la nación centroasiática se ha reducido a menos de 3.000 millones de dólares por primera vez en nueve años.
(2023-07-01). Al menos siete personas mueren en Sudáfrica por inundaciones. telesurtv.net Los equipos de gestión de desastres todavía evalúan el impacto de las inundaciones.
(2023-07-01). Corte ordena proteger a manifestantes en Jujuy ante represión. telesurtv.net La decisión judicial llega justo cuando una multisectorial de resistencia anunció nuevo paro y marcha para este viernes.
(2023-07-01). Tribunal falla a favor de inhabilitar a Jair Bolsonaro por ocho años. telesurtv.net El juez Benedito Gonçalves, pidió condenar a Bolsonaro por una reunión con medio centenar de embajadores extranjeros el 18 de julio de 2022, para descalificar al sistema electoral.
(2023-07-01). Instan a TSE a detener candidatura a reelección de Nayib Bukele. telesurtv.net Se ha sabido que cuatro magistrados han manifestado, en reiteradas ocasiones, que se apegarán al fallo de la Sala y permitirán la reelección de Bukele.
(2023-07-01). Sindicatos uruguayos valorarán cómo derogar reforma jubilatoria. telesurtv.net La denuncia tomó calor a partir de la conmemoración del 50 aniversario de la Huelga General contra el autogolpe de Estado cívico-militar de 1973.
(2023-07-01). Gobierno francés valorará estado de emergencia por protestas. telesurtv.net Primera ministra Elisabeth Borne señala que se examinarán "todas las posibilidades" en reunión de crisis que encabezará el presidente Macron.
(2023-07-01). Sudán solicita ayuda a Rusia para solucionar conflicto interno. telesurtv.net De acuerdo con las autoridades sudanesas, "hemos pedido la ayuda de Rusia para poner fin a la guerra".
(2023-07-01). Supremo de EE.UU. anula medida que amplía acceso de minorías a universidades. telesurtv.net El tribunal encabezado por el juez John Roberts avaló la demanda del grupo conservador Students for Fair Admissions.
(2023-07-01). Papa Francisco sostiene encuentro con familia de Julian Assange. telesurtv.net Recibió en audiencia privada a su esposa Stella Assange y sus dos hijos. La abogada ha encabezado la lucha por restituir los derechos al fundador del portal Wikileaks.
(2023-07-01). Unicef insta a comunidad internacional a asistir a Haití. telesurtv.net Un total de 5.2 millones de personas, cerca de la mitad de la población, necesitan ayuda humanitaria.
(2023-07-01). Continúa segunda jornada de debate del XXVI Foro de Sao Paulo. telesurtv.net En esta segunda jornada, se dialogó sobre los protagonismos de las mujeres en la lucha por la integración y el uso de las redes sociales.
(2023-07-01). Denuncian asesinato de otro líder social en Huila, Colombia. telesurtv.net Este hecho ocurrió cuando el líder se desplazaba para la vereda El Bosque junto a su amigo Cielo Ramírez.
(2023-07-01). Reportan más de 40 muertos tras accidente de tránsito en Kenia. telesurtv.net El accidente tuvo lugar en torno a las 18H30 (hora local) en el cruce de Londiani Junction.
(2023-07-01). Tormenta tropical Beatriz evoluciona a huracán rumbo a México. telesurtv.net El organismo destacó además que el huracán Beatriz de categoría 1, está provocando lluvias torrenciales sobre Jalisco, Colima, Michoacán y Guerrero.
(2023-07-01). China insta a levantar sanciones unilaterales contra Siria. telesurtv.net El representante permanente de China ante la ONU instó a la remoción de minas que obstaculizan los esfuerzos humanitarios.
(2023-07-01). Continúa la crisis hídrica en zona metropolitana de Uruguay. telesurtv.net La causa directa de la escasez de agua resulta el agotamiento de las reservas de la Represa de Paso Severino.
(2023-07-01). Cubanas ganan medalla de oro en balonmano de Centroamericanos. telesurtv.net La jugadora más destacada por Cuba fue Gleinnys Reyes con una efectividad del 83 por ciento en sus disparos y 15 tantos.
(2023-07-01). Argentina paga deuda al FMI sin usar el dólar estadounidense. telesurtv.net Un equipo de funcionarios argentinos viajará a la sede del FMI en Washington, EE.UU. la semana próxima para intentar cerrar un acuerdo de refinanciamiento de la deuda.
(2023-07-01). México recupera 29 piezas arqueológicas prehispánicas. telesurtv.net Los objetos prehispánicos pertenecen del periodo Posclásico, del año 900 a 1521.
(2023-07-01). Presidente de Bolivia viaja a Cuba para reforzar cooperación. telesurtv.net Los presidentes de Cuba y Bolivia fortalecerán los vínculos de los "procesos revolucionarios y la cooperación bilateral".
(2023-07-01). Policía Militar hondureña interviene dos cárceles de máxima seguridad. telesurtv.net El gobierno de la presidenta Xiomara Castro decidió intervenir todas las cárceles del país para arrebatarle el poder a las pandillas y organizaciones criminales.
(2023-07-01). Arriban más de 2.000 migrantes en 24 horas a Lampedusa, Italia. telesurtv.net La mayoría de las embarcaciones llevaban migrantes de Sudán, Etiopía, Somalia, Guinea, Mali, Camerún y Burkina Faso.
(2023-07-01). Gobierno y docentes de Costa Rica discuten fondo estudiantil. telesurtv.net Las partes discutirán el aumento del uno por ciento del fondo especial de educación superior del 2023.
(2023-07-01). Editorial] The NHS at 75: a partnership in need of restoration. thelancet.com On July 3, 1948, addressing the medical profession ahead of the birth of the National Health Service (NHS), Aneurin Bevan, Minister of Health and architect of the NHS, wrote in The Lancet: "My job is to give you all the facilities, resources, apparatus and help I can, and then to leave you alone as professional men and women to use your skill and judgement without hindrance. Let us try to develop this partnership from now on." It was a message designed to allay the fears of many doctors resistant to the reforms that would enable the NHS.
(2023-07-01). The End of the "Golden Age" of Capitalism and the Rise of Neoliberalism. indybay.org The rise of the neoliberal world economic system marked by the dominance of financial markets — whose financial superstructure collapses over us — resulted from the radical economic crises of the early 1970s that seized nearly all western industrial countries. This crisis ended a period of economic prosperity in Western Europe and the US that continued since the early 1950s.
(2023-07-01). 'Stop Cop City' Week Of Action Day 5. popularresistance.org The 'Stop Cop City' movement's sixth week of action continued on Wednesday, with two events striking a more tense tone than the relatively calmer days earlier in the week. | At around 10: 30 a.m., a few dozen protesters held an unannounced noise demonstration outside Cadence Bank, which is providing the Atlanta Police Foundation with a construction loan for building 'Cop City.' They reportedly chanted at the bank for about 20 minutes, with some bacon apparently being tossed toward the mass of police guarding the bank, before leaving.
(2023-07-01). 'Stop Cop City' Week of Action Day 7: Cadence Bank 'Drop The Loan' Protest, Panel on Overpolicing. unicornriot.ninja
(2023-07-01). Israel Cannot Rebut Apartheid. popularresistance.org On 24 June 2023, Chief of Staff of the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) Herzl Halevi, Chief of Shin Bet (Intelligence) Ronen Bar, and Police Commissioner Kobi Shabtai released a joint statement. They pointed to 'violent attacks… by Israeli citizens against innocent Palestinians', which they characterised as 'nationalist terror in every sense'. Such a statement is rare, particularly the description of the violence as 'nationalist terror' and the rendering of Palestinian victims as 'innocent'. Typically, high-ranking officials in the Israeli government portray such attacks as retaliation for terror attacks by Palesti…
(2023-07-01). Strike by 2,500 grocery workers at Minnesota Lunds & Byerlys called off as UFCW and company announce tentative agreement. wsws.org L&B workers can win this fight, but only if this struggle is taken out of the grips of the union and the company and securely controlled by workers themselves through the formation of rank-and-file committees.
(2023-07-01). Florida Governor Ron DeSantis campaigns on "shoot on sight" anti-immigrant policy. wsws.org In his first major policy, DeSantis boasted that as president he would change the "rules of engagement" to allow police and military units patrolling the border to use "deadly force" against immigrants.
(2023-07-01). NZ trade union hails phony "victory" in universities jobs crisis. wsws.org The TEU has led academics and students into a dead-end by insisting that the onslaught on tertiary education can be reversed by appeals to the Labour-Green Party government.
(2023-07-01). Sri Lanka: Health Workers Action Committee holds meeting at Kandy General Hospital. wsws.org Last Saturday's meeting decided to expand support for the action committee throughout Kandy Hospital and passed a resolution defending victimised plantation workers at Alton Estate.
(2023-07-01). Australian Broadcasting Corporation axes 120 jobs, decimating news, arts and other vital services. wsws.org ABC management, working in collaboration with the MEAA and the CPSU, have halved the state-funded broadcaster's workforce in the past three decades.
(2023-07-01). Mobilize the working class against French police murders and state repression! wsws.org Opposing police murders and attacks on democratic rights draws workers into a struggle against the capitalist state, requiring a revolutionary perspective for a struggle for workers' power.
(2023-07-01). IYSSE Australia members speak out against disaffiliation of club at Macquarie University. wsws.org "We don't accept the attack on our club, and demand that the university overturns its decision and affiliates our club. Otherwise, the decision will be a precedent and a battering ram against the right of students to politically organise."
(2023-07-01). GEO accepts "illegal strike" ruling in contract talks with University of Michigan. wsws.org While the university has touted the GEO's agreement to "uphold" the ruling declaring the strike illegal, the GEO leadership has said little to nothing about it, nor explained its implications to rank-and-file members.
(2023-07-01). EVG rail union agrees to arbitration with Deutsche Bahn, calls off strike. wsws.org The EVG executive could not demonstrate more clearly that it wants to avoid industrial action at all costs.
(2023-07-01). For strike pay immediately at our full pay rate! Broaden the National Steel Car strike to win our demands! wsws.org With the strike launched Thursday, we have struck an important first blow. It is now imperative we build on that by taking the conduct of the struggle from the pro-company USW bureaucrats into our own hands.
(2023-07-01). The privatization of public education in the US is accelerating backed by billionaires including Betsy DeVos. wsws.org In the first half of 2023, 14 states have passed laws either establishing the privatization of public schools or increased funding for existing programs.
(2023-07-01). Teamsters declared ABF contract "overwhelmingly ratified" without providing vote tally. wsws.org Given the level of opposition that has been expressed against the contract, workers should demand a detailed breakdown of the totals for each local.
(2023-07-01). Justice Department report fails to substantiate the suicide narrative of Jeffrey Epstein's death in federal custody. wsws.org The US government's investigation did not support the official "suicide by hanging" narrative in the death of the billionaire sex offender on August 10, 2019.
(2023-07-01). Australian defence minister seeks extension of military-police deployment in Solomon Islands. wsws.org The visit by Richard Marles was part of the ongoing efforts of Australian imperialism to maintain its hegemony in the impoverished Pacific country and counter China's growing influence.
(2023-07-01). Labor's "buy-back" scheme cuts and exclusions outrage residents in Australian flood-hit region. wsws.org After more than 16 months of living in limbo in makeshift accommodation, distraught flood victims have suddenly received "cold calls" from government officials, saying they are not eligible for assistance.
(2023-07-01). Supreme Court strikes down Biden's partial student loan forgiveness plan, 43 million borrowers denied debt relief. wsws.org No faction of the court expressed any concerns about administrative "overreach" only weeks ago when the Treasury, the Federal Reserve and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation unilaterally declared a systemic financial risk and made available hundreds of billions of dollars to guarantee the assets of rich depositors at three failing banks.
(2023-07-01). US Supreme Court majority abolishes racial preferences in university admission. wsws.org On Thursday, the corrupt far-right majority on the US Supreme Court issued a decision effectively abolishing racial preferences in university admissions.
(2023-07-01). Taiwan's Armed Forces Prepare to Break the PLA Blockade. journal-neo.org 
(2023-07-01). Over 4.000 delegates gather to discuss future of Brazil's iconic health system. peoplesdispatch.org Brazil's 17th National Health Conference will be a crucial space for defending the project of strengthening the public health system, which is constantly under threat…
(2023-07-01). Cradle of Civilization: Langzhong Ancient City. ecns.cn
(2023-07-01). Hiroshima Survivors Decry US-Japan Agreement Equating Pearl Harbor With Atomic Bombing. scheerpost.com 
(2023-07-01). New Docs Link CIA to Medical Torture of Indigenous Children and Black Prisoners. scheerpost.com 
(2023-07-01). Torture with Impunity Runs Rampant in ICE Facilities. scheerpost.com 
(2023-07-01). Supreme Court rules anti-LGBTQ discrimination is legal. liberationnews.org 
The entire case was theoretical, crafted so that the far-right could present the conservative-majority Supreme Court with an opportunity to rule against LGBTQ rights.
(2023-07-01). Activists in Ghana march to the parliament demanding tax-free periods. peoplesdispatch.org Ghanaian activists took to the streets of Accra for the "Don't Tax My Period" parade where they opposed the heavy taxation of menstrual hygiene products. The action aimed to draw attention to the pervasive yet often overlooked issue of period poverty…
(2023-07-01). European parliament committee recommends EU collaborate with ICC to probe Israeli war crimes. peoplesdispatch.org The resolution by the European Parliament's Foreign Affairs Committee regretted ""the limited progress on the ICC investigations in war crimes and crimes against humanity committed in the occupied Palestinian territories" and called for helping the ICC and its prosecutor move forward with the investigation and the prosecution…
(2023-07-01). UK government's long-term health workforce plan fails to address existing grievances. peoplesdispatch.org 
Rishi Sunak's government has announced a 'historic' plan to build health workforce over the next 15 years, but health workers' organizations say it fails to address the grievances that have been raised by health workers…
(2023-07-01). Liberan a trabajadores mexicanos secuestrados por grupo armado. telesurtv.net El grupo de empleados fue secuestrado el martes pasado por hombres armados en un tramo carretero de la entidad.
(2023-07-01). Presidente de Bolivia llega a Cuba en visita de trabajo. telesurtv.net El jefe de Estado boliviano anunció que emprendió un viaje a Cuba, para cumplir una agenda oficial de trabajo a fin de reforzar los vínculos bilaterales.
(2023-07-01). Identifican a soldado argentino caído en guerra de las Malvinas. telesurtv.net Se trata de Jorge López, quien fue a la guerra sin que sus padres lo supieran. Su hermana, Claudia, que había dejado una muestra de ADN, fue notificada este viernes.
(2023-07-01). México lidera medallero Juegos Centroamericanos y del Caribe. telesurtv.net México quiere repetir en San Salvador 2023 la hazaña de Barranquilla 2018, cuando logró estar en la cima del medallero superando a Cuba.
(2023-07-01). Venezuela y Colombia instalan Comisión de Vecindad e Integración. telesurtv.net Durante el encuentro se abordaron temas relacionados a lo social y cultural, el desarrollo económico y la seguridad, a través de Comités Técnicos Binacionales.
(2023-07-01). øQué debes saber sobre la Misión Robinson en Venezuela?>. telesurtv.net Desde el 1 de julio de 2003, la Misión Robinson ha contribuido en el proceso de inclusión, que permitió liberar a la nación del analfabetismo.
(2023-07-01). Juan Domingo Perón, un legado a 49 años de su partida. telesurtv.net Juan Domingo Perón es considerado como una de las figuras más importantes y destacadas del panorama político argentino del siglo XX.
(2023-07-01). NZ trade union hails phony "victory" in universities' jobs crisis. wsws.org The TEU has led academics and students into a dead-end by insisting that the onslaught on tertiary education can be reversed by appeals to the Labour-Green Party government.
(2023-07-01). Microaggressions in the prisons. workers.org 
By Cindy Lou By this time we are all too familiar with the horrific violence and racist oppression that takes place constantly in prisons and jails. But we also note the smaller incidents of disrespect that happen everyday. We call these occurrences "microaggressions," and their daily manifestation contributes to the . . . |
(2023-07-01). CPC leadership reviews guidelines on policies supporting construction of Xiong'an. ecns.cn The Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee held a meeting on Friday to review Guidelines on Policies and Measures Supporting the High-standard and High-quality Construction of Xiong'an New Area. Xi Jinping, general secretary of the CPC Central Committee, presided over the meeting.
(2023-07-01). Xi gives important instructions on Party building and organizational work. ecns.cn Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, Chinese president and chairman of the Central Military Commission, has recently given important instructions on Party building and organizational work. He stressed that how the CPC and the people fare makes all the difference to comprehensively building a modern socialist country in all respects and advancing the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation on all fronts.
(2023-07-01). Exploring Yongtong Bridge in N China's Hebei. ecns.cn The Yongtong Bridge, also known as Small Stone Bridge, lies across the Qingshui River in Zhaoxian County, north China's Hebei Province.
(2023-07-01). Wild Asian elephants play in the mud in southwest China. ecns.cn Two wild Asian elephants played in a"ÄÄmud pit in southwest China's Yunnan Province. After a while, they left and returned to the forest.
(2023-07-01). The Magazine the NRA Doesn't Want You to Know About. progressive.org This June, The American Rifleman turned 100. The faded, yellowing pages of past issues reveal how much the NRA has changed, and how much its modern leaders have to hide.
(2023-07-01). UPS Teamsters struggle is critical for all workers. workers.org 
JUNE 24, 2023 BY WORKERS VOICE Guest article, first published June 24, 2023, by Workers Voice Socialist Movement, Louisiana Some 340,000 workers, members of the Teamsters union (IBT), worked tirelessly during the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite exhaustion from overwork, disease and family tragedies, they saved lives by delivering . . . |
(2023-07-01). Bolivia's president pays a working visit to Cuba. plenglish.com Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez, who welcomed Arce in a message on his Twitter account, stated that his visit would continue exchanges on bilateral and international issues. | The two countries are members of the Bolivarian Alliance for the Peoples of Our America-People's Trade Treaty (ALBA-TCP) and maintain a dialogue that both parties have described as intense since the restoration of the diplomatic relations, which were "frozen" by the de facto Government of Jeanine Añez (2019-2020). | The two presidents met on the sidelines of the 28th Ibero-American Summit of Heads of State and Government held in Santo Dom…
(2023-07-01). Cuban defense minister winds up visit to Belarus. plenglish.com Minsk, Jul 1 (Prensa Latina) The delegation headed by Cuba's Revolutionary Armed Forces Minister, Army Corps General Alvaro López Miera, wound up a successful visit to Belarus on Saturday, Cuban Ambassador in Minsk Santiago Pérez informed.
(2023-07-01). Russia resumes regular flights to Cuba. plenglish.com Moscow, Jul 1 (Prensa Latina) Russia and Cuba resumed regular direct air services on Saturday, with the first flight operated by Rossiya Airlines from Moscow's Sheremetyevo airport, the company's Spokesman, Sergei Starikov, said.
(2023-07-01). FAO strengthens gender capacities in Cuba. plenglish.com Havana, Jul 1 (Prensa Latina) The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is collaborating in Cuba to strengthen gender capacities in economic knowledge projects, according to a statement released on Friday.
(2023-07-01). The Other Americans: The Costs of Climate Change in Central America. progressive.org Central America could lose as much as $314 billion dollars per year by 2100 due to the effects of climate change, according to a recently published study.
(2023-07-01). Cuban trade union delegation continues visit to Vietnam. plenglish.com Hanoi, Jul 1 (Prensa Latina) A delegation of the Cuban Workers' Confederation (CTC), headed by its general secretary, Ulises Guilarte, is touring Ba Ria-Vung Tau province, as part of a working visit to Vietnam.
(2023-07-01). Venezuela: Linking Cuba with terrorist organizations is a brazen act. plenglish.com Caracas, Jul 1 (Prensa Latina) The member of the Venezuela-Cuba National Movement of Friendship and Mutual Solidarity, Penélope Alsina, described Cuba's inclusion on Washington's State Sponsors of Terrorism list as a brazen act.
(2023-07-01). YOU LOVE TO SEE IT: Youth Climate Activists Turn Up The Heat. levernews.com This week, we're starting with our boat-rockers: Climate Defiance, a new youth-led org that's bringing disruptive, direct action to our nation's most influential leaders and fossil fuel enablers. Read on for a look inside their movement and why it has a real shot at facilitating change. Plus, a chemical giant pays up, and the Supreme Court refrains from stripping state courts of crucial rights.Chuck Out Of Luck: On Tuesday, youth-led direct action organization Climate Defiance shut down a 2024 swing state fundraiser at the Harvard Club in New York City, headlined by Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer…
(2023-07-01). ON STRIKE: 1,800 Portland Prudential nurses. workers.org 
Portland, Oregon Nurses and clinicians marched off the job June 19 for a weeklong strike after an overwhelming 97% strike authorization vote from three Providence facilities: Providence Portland, Providence Seaside and Providence Home Health and Hospice. The nurses' demands emphasize health care coverage, paid time off, wages and staffing levels. . . . |
(2023-07-01). WW commentary: SCOTUS's latest attack on affirmative action. workers.org 
The Supreme Court of the United States confirmed once again what an utterly reactionary, rightwing institution it is by striking down the right to use affirmative action in college admissions. The 6-3 ruling, issued June 29, stems from two cases — Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard University and Students . . . |
(2023-07-01). Mayo Clinic Minute: What drowning doesn't look like. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Just like last summer, there are reports this year of a lifeguard shortage around the nation, meaning many public swimming pools and beaches may be closed or their hours limited. Without trained lifeguards on duty, water safety becomes an issue, especially for children. Dr. Michael Boniface, a Mayo Clinic emergency medicine physician, says drowning happens quickly and quietly so make sure children are always supervised by an attentive adult. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute www.youtube.com/watch?v=h0FH9b1LiwY…
(2023-07-01). Mayo Clinic Minute: Sunscreen has a shelf life and other facts to know. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Did you know sunscreen has a shelf life and can expire? Or that too much heat or cold can ruin a new bottle? Protecting your skin from harmful sun rays will help against inflammation, burns, premature aging and, most importantly, skin cancer. Dr. Dawn Davis, a Mayo Clinic dermatologist, has more on sunscreen shelf life and other facts to help make decisions as you head into the sun. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/pW5-va0rvqI Sunscreen has a…
(2023-07-01). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Strains, sprains and tears of the upper arms. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I am trying to get into shape for summer, and one area that has always been challenging has been my upper arms. Recently, though, I began a workout routine, but a friend warned me about the risk of injuries. Do you have any advice to avoid problems? ANSWER: Having well-defined, muscular upper arms often is the goal of anyone seeking a fit and toned appearance. But there's more to these hardworking muscles than good…
(2023-07-01). Career Immersion Program offers deep dive into health science careers for Minnesota students. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org 2019 Career Immersion Program ROCHESTER, Minn. — Thirty-two Minnesota high school students are participating in a five-day residency at Mayo Clinic in Rochester this week, learning about 15 health science careers ranging from phlebotomy to nuclear medicine. The Career Immersion Program, presented by Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences, offers high school juniors and seniors an opportunity to gain hands-on experience with experts in some of the most sought-after health science fields. Now in its…
(2023-07-01). Mayo Clinic names leaders for Discovery Oasis biotech innovation hub in Phoenix. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org In 2021, Mayo Clinic announced plans to develop a biotechnology innovation hub called Discovery Oasis adjacent to Mayo Clinic Hospital in North Phoenix. Two leaders have now been named to champion this organizational priority. Steven Lester, M.D., Mayo Clinic cardiologist and health care futurist, will serve as the medical director for Discovery Oasis. Aric Bopp, an experienced economic development leader, will serve as its executive director. "I am inspired by this opportunity because I believe Discovery…
(2023-07-01). Staging pancreatic cancer early with minimally invasive surgery shows positive results in patient prognosis, Mayo Clinic study finds. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — A study published in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons reveals that performing a minor surgical procedure on patients newly diagnosed with pancreatic cancer helps to identify cancer spread early and determine the stage of cancer. The researchers add that the surgery ideally should be performed before the patient begins chemotherapy. "This is an important study because it supports that staging laparoscopy may help with determining a patient's prognosis and…
(2023-07-01). WHO warns of high risks due to lack of water and sanitation. plenglish.com United Nations, Jul 1 (Prensa Latina) The World Health Organization (WHO) warned that nowadays half of the world's population still lacks adequate access to safe drinking water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) with increasing risks to people.
(2023-07-01). Más de 1,300 detenidos en la cuarta noche de disturbios en Francia. telesurtv.net Unos 1,350 vehículos fueron incendiados, 234 edificios ardieron o sufrieron daños y se registraron 2,560 incendios en la vía pública.
(2023-07-01). Mueren 26 personas tras el incendio de un autobús en India. telesurtv.net El autobús tenía 33 pasajeros a bordo y viajaba de Yavatmal a Pune cuando ocurrió el siniestro, según informaciones de la Policía local.
(2023-07-01). Mick Lynch, Sharon Graham and the capitulating left. thecommunists.org The following article is reproduced from the Class Conciousness Project with thanks. ***** Another week and another exasperating capitulation by the so-called leaders of the so-called 'left'. It seems like a neverending conveyer belt of promise that always falls into the waste bin that is the Labour party. The RMT's Mick Lynch was bellowing his …
(2023-07-01). Former CIA chief to John Pilger: backing Pinochet's crimes in Chile was 'worth it'. thecommunists.org For those who believe in the whole narrative about how the USA fights for freedom and democracy or whatever, there was a time when the CIA — before it openly integrated into the newsrooms of media corporations like NBC and CNN — was candid about its real mission. In this video, journalist John Pilger interviews …
(2023-07-01). Panama speeds up destruction of firearms. plenglish.com According to the report from the Ministry of Security (Minseg), the operation took place on Thursday in the presence of national and capital authorities, including Governor Carla García and the director of Patrimonial Assets at the Ministry of Economy and Finances, Orlando Barria. | Security Minister Juan Manuel Pino pointed out that this was the 37th ceremony of this kind during the administration of President Laurentino Cortizo (2019-2024). | The official explained specified that 349 of the total number of weapons destroyed came from criminal activities, 642 were property of the National Police and others belo…
(2023-07-01). South Korea to send firefighters to Canada to fight forest fires. plenglish.com Ottawa, Jul 1 (Prensa Latina) South Korea will send 151 firefighters to Canada to join the efforts to extinguish hundreds of forest fires that have devastated vast forests in the country, according to local media.
(2023-07-01). Examining the Disqualification of 3 Opposition Pre-Candidates from Holding Public Office in Venezuela. orinocotribune.com The Venezuelan opposition is currently making preparations to conduct primary elections aimed at selecting a unified candidate for the forthcoming presidential elections in 2024. However, it is noteworthy that three of the potential candidates within the opposition have been disqualified from holding public office as decreed by the Office of the Comptroller General of the Republic. The individuals affected by this political ban include María Corina Machado, Freddy Superlano, and Henrique Capriles, who, despite being aware of their disqualification, have proceeded to register as pre-candidates for the opposition p…
(2023-07-01). Israel Claims It Seized Millions Of Dollars In Cryptocurrency From Quds Force, Hezbollah. southfront.org 
File image. | On June 27, Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant announced the seizure of digital wallets with millions of dollars in cryptocurrency that belonged to both Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Quds Force and Lebanese Hezbollah. | Gallant said at a conference hosted by the ministry's National Bureau for Counter Terror Financing (NBCTF) that the funds were being used for "terrorism" and the seizure constitutes the first of its kind for Israel."A few days ago, an extensive and pr…
(2023-07-01). Kiev Forces Face Setback In Kherson, Continue Attacks In Other Sectors (Videos). southfront.org 
File image. | Kiev forces attempts to establish a bridgehead on the left bank of the Dnieper River in the Kherson sector have been reportedly thwarted by the Russian military. | Videos that surfaced online on June 30 and July 1 indicate that Ukrainian troops who managed to land on the left bank a few days ago have been either eliminated or withdrawn. The videos show the aftermath of recent Russian rocket and missile strikes that targeted the stronghold of the attackers near the Antonovsky Bridge.
(2023-07-01). Russia Unveils Two New Anti-Drone Electronic Warfare Systems. southfront.org 
File image. | Russia's Kaysant Research and Production Association unveiled two new anti-drone electronic warfare systems on the sideline of the Special Gear exhibition that was held in Moscow on June 29-30. | The association's director for development Alyona Balandina told TASS that the first system, dubbed Argus-Kupol, was designed to provide all-around protection against drones."The Argus-Kupol is capable of thwarting the flights of one or several unmanned aerial vehicles within its operational range a…
(2023-07-01). Russian Army Strikes Ukrainian Command Posts In Donetsk, Repels Attacks In Other Sectors (Videos). southfront.org 
File image. | Russian forces successfully targeted the command and control posts of Ukraine's Donetsk operational and tactical group, a spokesman for the Russian Ministry of Defense, Lieutenant General Igor Konashenkov, announced on July 1. "Russia's Armed Forces inflicted a strike with high-precision land-and sea-based weapons on the command posts of the Donetsk operational and tactical group," the spokesman said, confirming that the targets were hit. | Konashenkov added that Kiev forces launched several n…
(2023-07-01). Russian Foreign Minister Slams West Over Reaction To Wagner Mutiny. southfront.org 
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. © Sputnik/Russian Foreign Ministry | If the West "has any doubts" about Russia's stability in the wake of last week's mutiny by the Wagner Group "that's your problem," Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said during a press conference on June 30. "We are not obligated to explain anything to anyone, to give any assurances," the minister said, stressing that Russia has been very transparent about recent events. | Lavrov argued that Russia has always em…
(2023-07-01). Ukraine, U.S. Are Recruiting Syrians, Plotting Attacks Against Russian Forces From Iraq — Report. southfront.org 
Illustrative image. | The intelligence services of Ukraine and the United States are plotting attacks against Russian forces in Syria and recruiting militants from the war-torn country for Kiev forces, Sputnik reported on June 30, citing a Syrian diplomatic military official. | The unnamed official told the Russian news agency that Ukrainian and American intelligence officials are operating from the Iraqi autonomous region of Kurdistan. | The recruitment of Syrian militants is being dire…
(2023-07-01). U.S., NATO, and AUKUS, say that NATO isn't anti-Russia, and AUKUS isn't anti-China — they are pro-stability. theduran.com
(2023-07-01). Bolivia Forges Lithium Extraction Partnerships with China and Russia. orinocotribune.com Bolivia's government has recently entered into agreements with Chinese and Russian companies for the extraction of lithium from two of the country's salt flats. Signed on Thursday, June 29, these agreements grant authorization to China's Citic Guoan and Russia's Uranium One Group to deploy their direct lithium extraction (DLE) technologies for lithium exploration in Bolivia, with a substantial total investment of $1.4 billion. | A previous agreement worth a similar value had already been signed in January with the Chinese consortium CATL BRUNP & CMOC (CBC). Currently, there are four companies operating in the Bol…
(2023-07-01). Big Announcement: No More Democracy. leecamp.com
(2023-07-01). Parliament Goes NUTS When Lawmaker Mentions This One Thing. leecamp.com
(2023-07-01). Record Setting Bigotry This Year. leecamp.com
(2023-07-01). Justice Department report fails to substantiate "suicide by hanging" narrative of Jeffrey Epstein's death in federal custody. wsws.org The contents of the long-awaited report on the U.S. government's investigation into the "custody, care and supervision of Jeffrey Epstein," fail to support the official "suicide by hanging" narrative in the death of the billionaire sex offender on August 10, 2019.
(2023-07-01). The privatization of public education in the United States is accelerating backed by billionaires including Betsy DeVos. wsws.org In the first half of 2023, 14 states have passed laws either establishing the privatization of public schools or increased funding for existing programs.
(2023-06-30). South Africa's Fork in the Road. roape.net Leo Zeilig talks to Trevor Ngwane about political developments in South Africa, the crisis in the ANC, the growth of new struggles on the left.
(2023-06-30). 'Why Are We Tempting Nuclear Annihilation?' Max Blumenthal Addresses the UN Security Council. libya360.wordpress.com Max Blumenthal The Grayzone's Max Blumenthal addressed the UN Security Council on the role of US military aid to Ukraine in escalating the conflict with Russia and the real motives behind Washington's support for Kiev's proxy war. A full transcript of Blumenthal's address is below. Thank you to Wyatt Reed, Alex Rubinstein and Anya Parampil…
(2023-06-30). The Global Security Initiative Could Drastically Reduce Nuclear Risks. libya360.wordpress.com The Society for Anglo-Chinese Understanding (SACU) organised a webinar on May 30 to discuss the Global Security Initiative (GSI) put forward by President Xi Jinping. Speakers were Minister Wang Qi from the Chinese Embassy in London; Tom Unterrainer, Chair of the Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament (CND); Dr. Zeno Leoni, Lecturer in Defence Studies at King's…
(2023-06-30). Is It Possible to Change the Structure ofÔªø International Relations? libya360.wordpress.com Oleg Barabanov According to the Russian logic, examples of American interference in the internal affairs of other countries serve as a precedent. A radical, and even forceful violation of the balance of power and stability is not a unique "moral duty" of the only "global policeman" to protect the normative-value rules of the system, but…
(2023-06-30). BRICS: A Positive Alternative for a New World Order. libya360.wordpress.com BRICS and the Political Economy of the New World Order Nivedita Das Kundu The BRICS countries are asserting themselves in global politics, aiming for greater representation and influence. They have the potential to drive global economic growth and innovation, particularly through investments in education and emerging technologies. The development of a consolidated and constructive global…
(2023-06-30). UN Mission in Mali Comes to an End. libya360.wordpress.com Al Mayadeen A decade-old "peacekeeping mission" to Mali was terminated by the UN Security Council on Friday after the country's military junta demanded that the troops leave. A resolution passed by the Security Council with a unanimous vote will begin the immediate winding down of the MINUSMA mission, which was launched in 2013 to stop…
(2023-06-30). Bolivia: Catastrophic Standoff and Dual Power. libya360.wordpress.com Katu Arkonada The popular victory of October 2020, one year after the coup, without any doubt recovered democracy, but not the process of change prior to the 2019 coup d'état. Luis Arce was faced with a difficult panorama, leaving behind the coup, without economic reserves, and in the middle of a pandemic, and it can…
(2023-06-30). Russia-West: Rising Stakes. libya360.wordpress.com Ivan Timofeev Underestimating the will of the Russian leadership to restore statehood and prevent a zero-sum game in…
(2023-06-30). A Matryoshka of Psyops: And Why General Armageddon is Not Going Anywhere. libya360.wordpress.com Pepe Escobar The secret of a perfect psyop is that no one really understands it. A perfect psyop accomplishes two tasks: it renders the enemy dazed and confused while achieving a set of very important goals. It goes without saying that sooner rather than later we should see the real goals emerging out of the…
(2023-06-30). Kiev Regime Henchmen Targeted by Russian High-Precision Strikes. libya360.wordpress.com Drago Bosnic It has been approximately a year since Russia realized there can be no negotiations with the Kiev regime, with President Vladimir Putin recently revealing why this is the case. However, even then, Moscow had a sliver of hope this might change and that rationality of some sort might spring up in Kiev. Unfortunately, this…
(2023-06-30). Understanding the Wagner Private Military Company. sonar21.com 
There is a massive misunderstanding about the Wagner PMC. I want to try to clear up some of the confusion and erroneous assumptions. First, Wagner PMC was created by the…
(2023-06-30). In the Service of Israel: Biden Admin Breathes New Life Into Trump's Abraham Accords. mintpressnews.com H.R. 3099, AIPAC's latest pet project in DC, would assure American taxpayers foot the bill for a new position in the State Department, one dedicated to coaxing countries into establishing formal relations with Israel.
(2023-06-30). The Controversy of Mexico's Bullfight Tradition. america.cgtn.com 
Mexico's tradition of bullfighting goes back five centuries. The largest bullfighting venue in the world…is located in Mexico City. Despite its enormous popularity, it is banned in several states for cruelty. Armando Guerra brings us the story of this controversial Hispanic tradition.
(2023-06-30). Sugarcane Crops for Biofuel Production in Guatemala, a Bless and a Curse. america.cgtn.com 
Guatemala is one of the world's top sugarcane producers and its derivatives. One of those derivatives from the sugar production process is clean energy. Harris Whitbeck examines the pros and cons of a very important industry in the region.
(2023-06-30). Climate Change Threatens Life on Colombia's San Andres Island. america.cgtn.com 
San Andres and Providencia are two Colombian Islands in the Caribbean Sea. Tourists travel from around the world…to experience this tropical paradise. But in November 2020, Hurricanes Eta and Iota destroyed or damaged most of their infrastructure. And it's been challenging to recover. Michelle Begue …
(2023-06-30). Civil War Monuments that Didn't Stand the Test of Time. america.cgtn.com 
Taking down or removing controversial monuments has been a hot topic in the United States. For some, it is a necessary course correction of what needs to be remembered. Others view it as changing the past. Alasdair Baverstock has more.
(2023-06-30). The Heat: China-Africa Economic Relations. america.cgtn.com 
China-Africa trade sets a new record. We'll go behind the numbers of their growing economic partnership. China has been Africa's largest trading partner for 14 straight years and its fourth-biggest source of investment. Bilateral trade reached a record $282 billion last year, in part due …
(2023-06-30). Miami's outdoor workers rally for protections over excessive heat. america.cgtn.com 
Outdoor workers, including construction workers and farmworkers experiencing the dangerous impacts of heat illness, will rally in Miami alongside healthcare workers and trade unions. Watch for more.
(2023-06-30). China's BYD launched a new EV model in Brazil. america.cgtn.com 
BYD has launched a new electric vehicle in Brazil: the BYD Dolphin. The Chinese automaker wants to make EVs more popular there with this entry-level model. Take a look.
(2023-06-30). "Freedom" in the Land of the Cell on Fourth of You-Lie! podcasters.spotify.com What is freedom to an "American" today? Let's get a conversation started. Can someone be free while being imprisoned? Poor? Oppressed? Racially discriminated? Disabled?
(2023-06-30). Spirit of Mandela – International Tribunal – People's Senate. podcasters.spotify.com In this episode, we talk about the 2021 international tribunal on the human rights, abuses against black, brown, and indigenous peoples. Its history and its importance must be understood. We then talk about the spirit of Mandela briefly and the people senate initiate which more info on both can be found at Spiritofmandela.org…
(2023-06-30). Washington Post Continues Its Demographic Scare Stories. cepr.net The Washington Post has used both its opinion and news sections to push for cuts to Social Security and Medicare for many decades. It continues this effort with a piece in its series "Work Reimgained." The headline tells it all" "More Americans are retiring than ever before. See what that means for you." The basic …
(2023-06-30). "What Arrogance Looks Like": Supreme Court Justice Alito's Ruling vs. EPA Allegedly Violates Ethics. democracynow.org 
On the final day of the Supreme Court's term, we speak with David Dayen, executive editor of The American Prospect, about recent revelations detailing many of the Supreme Court conservative justices' close relationships to Republican megadonors, and how allegations of financial impropriety further delegitimize the court's standing as an objective legal authority. "These are lifetime appointments," says Dayen. "This is what arrogance looks like."…
(2023-06-30). Supreme Court Case to End Biden's Student Loan Cancellation Plan Relies on "Unwilling Participant" democracynow.org 
The Supreme Court has struck down President Biden's plan to provide relief to 40 million student borrowers of up to $20,000 in student loan debt. We speak to David Dayen, executive editor of The American Prospect, about how one of the key complainant states, Missouri, hinged its opposition on the argument that its state agency, the Missouri Higher Education Loan Authority, or MOHELA, will be harmed by the debt relief plan. However, Dayen reports, MOHELA is a "complete unwilling participant" in the case.
(2023-06-30). Is Supreme Court's "Gay Wedding" Case Built on a Lie? Man at Center of the Story Says He's Straight. democracynow.org 
In one of the last cases in the Supreme Court's current session, the justices ruled in favor of a wedding website designer who wants to be allowed to refuse service to same-sex couples. Lorie Smith of Colorado filed the lawsuit with help from the right-wing Alliance Defending Freedom as part of the group's ongoing attempt to roll back the rights of LGBTQ people. But as reporter Melissa Gira Grant discovered, part of the case may be built on a lie. Smith has never actually built a wedding website; the lone request Smith claims to have received from a gay couple supposedly originated with a straight man…
(2023-06-30). Supreme Court Strikes Down Affirmative Action in Colleges, Keeps It for Military Academies: Roundtable. democracynow.org 
The conservative majority of the U.S. Supreme Court has declared race-conscious admissions policies at colleges and universities across the country to be unlawful, effectively ending affirmative action in education. The landmark 6-3 ruling was along ideological lines and strikes down decades of precedent, but stops short of banning legacy admissions and allows military academies to continue using affirmative action. Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, the first Black woman to serve on the court, assailed the majority's "let-them-eat-cake obliviousness" to questions of racism and equity. We host a rou…
(2023-06-30). Headlines for June 30, 2023. democracynow.org Supreme Court Bars Affirmative Action at Colleges, Exempts Military and Legacy Admissions, California Task Force Recommends Reparations for Harms of Slavery and Racial Discrimination, Supreme Court's Samuel Alito Ruled Against EPA as Wife Leased Land to Oil and Gas Firm, Death Toll from Heat Wave Hits 112 in Mexico, 14 in Southern U.S., Mike Pence Pledges Support for Arming Ukraine During Surprise Trip to Kyiv, Biden Mulls Cluster Bombs for Ukraine as Reports Emerge of Kyiv's Use of Banned Landmines, 400 Arrested Across France in Third Night of Protests over Police Killing of 17-Year-Old, U.K. Court R…
(2023-06-30). The Haphazard, Conflicted Brain. dissidentvoice.org 
Orientation Why is eyewitness testimony been proven so fallible in courts? How do we account for emotional outbursts which, at their worst, cost us relationships? Why are we so inept at gauging probabilities? Why do we have to be taught methods for developing an unbiased sample in research projects? Supposedly, in the scientifically evolved West, …
(2023-06-30). The Bolshevik Color Revolution of 1917 and Prighozin's 2023 Gambit: Trotsky, Russell, and the War on Civilization. dissidentvoice.org 
Amidst this week's strange attempt to instigate a military coup from the head of Russia's Wagner Group, President Putin took a loud stand calling out the operation as a foreign directed insurgency with parallels drawn from the chaotic revolution of 1917. Just as in 1917, the nation was at war with an enemy on the …
(2023-06-30). Learning Something Startling. dissidentvoice.org 
(2023-06-30). Israel refuses to release terminally ill prisoner. electronicintifada.net Walid Daqqa authored several books while in prison.
(2023-06-30). Palestinians are in Israel's crosshairs because they are not Jews. electronicintifada.net Language matters: Replacing "Palestinian" with "non-Jew" would clarify intent of Zionist project.
(2023-06-30). Four NZ rugby players critically injured; vaccine harm is becoming a crime of denial. expose-news.com Four New Zealand rugby players were critically affected mid-game. Two are in hospital, and two died. The Auckland Rugby Union said they were "unaware of the cause", but inexplicably added, "We are …
(2023-06-30). Covid Related News: People know what's going on but vaccine pushers aren't giving up. expose-news.com Russia enforces strict covid era-style measures on participants of an international conference. British corporate media continue their attack on football legend Matt Le Tissier. Lockdowns did not save the world from covid …
(2023-06-30). As renewable energy goes into meltdown in Europe, the UK ramps it up. expose-news.com Things are not going as well for the Net Zero Zealots in Europe as hoped, proving that no amount of drivel can negate cold hard facts. However, the UK seems hellbent on …
(2023-06-30). Tony Blair and The Iraq War: Digging Deeper into the Death of David Kelly with James Corbett. globalresearch.ca
(2023-06-30). Sobre la estrategia global de la nueva ola del fascismo occidental. globalizacion.ca
(2023-06-30). "Moscow Maidan", "Attempted Coup d'Etat" against Putin? There Never Was A Plan, The M-4 Rostov-Moscow Highway. globalresearch.ca There was a hype in propaganda and US political statements against President Putin. | Putin knew about it before it happened. He was briefed by Russia's Ministry of Defense and the FSB. | US intel had advanced knowledge of Prigozhin's intent. | "U.S. …
(2023-06-30). Who in Hell Gives the UN, WHO and the EU the Right to Impose Digital Vaxx Certificates? globalresearch.ca
(2023-06-30). Climate Change Propaganda Roundup: Bankers Announce Plans to Confiscate Private Property for Climate Change. globalresearch.ca
(2023-06-30). US Legally Owes Nicaragua Reparations, But Still Refuses to Honor 1986 International Court of Justice Ruling. globalresearch.ca
(2023-06-30). Now They Are Actually Working on a Plan to Block Out the Sun. globalresearch.ca
(2023-06-30). Sweden Is Encouraging Quran Burning. globalresearch.ca
(2023-06-30). EE.UU. le debe reparaciones a Nicaragua, pero sigue violando un fallo de la Corte Internacional de Justicia de 1986. globalizacion.ca
(2023-06-30). Turbo Cancer Leukemia (AML): 40-Year-Old COVID-19 Vaccinated, From Diagnosis to Death in Four Days. globalresearch.ca
(2023-06-30). How US Disinformation Works: From Washington to Moscow and Back. globalresearch.ca
(2023-06-30). "Affirmative Action" Supreme Court Ruling: An Effort to Preserve the Status of a Tiny Elite. globalresearch.ca
(2023-06-30). This Is Actually Terrifying. globalresearch.ca
(2023-06-30). Lavrov: US, Russia in a 'Fight of Worlds'. globalresearch.ca
(2023-06-30). Europe's Strategic Autonomy for Rational Pursuit of Welfare and Peace. globalresearch.ca
(2023-06-30). You Are Not Allowed to Say Mom and Dad? University Creates Language Guide That Erases 'Man' and 'Mother' From Existence. globalresearch.ca
(2023-06-30). US Announces Intention to Expand the AUKUS Alliance. globalresearch.ca
(2023-06-30). Musicians and Singers Dying Suddenly in May and June 2023. The Trend Is Accelerating. globalresearch.ca
(2023-06-30). This Month's Most Popular Articles. globalresearch.ca 
(2023-06-30). Selected Articles: Artificial Intelligence: A Tool of "Empowerment" and/or "Devastation and Impoverishment" globalresearch.ca 
By Surveying the latest transgressions against decency, morality, and humanity itself by artificial intelligence and its biological architects. One theme I've tried t…
(2023-06-30). France Erupts in Rebellion After Police Killing of North African Youth. globalresearch.ca
(2023-06-30). The Saudi Football Seizure. globalresearch.ca
(2023-06-30). 'Why are we tempting nuclear annihilation?' Watch Max Blumenthal address UN Security Council. thegrayzone.com The Grayzone's Max Blumenthal addressed the UN Security Council on the role of US military aid to Ukraine in escalating the conflict with Russia and the real motives behind Washington's support for Kiev's proxy war. A full transcript of Blumenthal's address is below. Thank you to Wyatt Reed, Alex Rubinstein and Anya Parampil for helping me prepare this presentation. Wyatt has first hand experience with the subject as a journalist whose hotel in Donetsk was targeted with a US-made …
(2023-06-30). A stronger Turkey would not be in Russia's best interests, right? journal-neo.org 
(2023-06-30). ChatGPT & Demons: Why all the Hype over AI? journal-neo.org 
My introduction to Artificial intelligence, or AI, came from my adult son who set up a conversation to between Joe Biden and Trump as who actually won elections and any allegation otherwise was just sour grapes. It was a blast, and then I signed up for an account myself, with ChatGPT. However, I did not […] | –°–æ–æ–±—â–µ–Ω–∏–µ
(2023-06-30). Japan: early elections on the agenda. journal-neo.org 
The prospect of an early dissolution of the lower house of parliament, with an immediate deadline set for the election of a new parliament, is gradually coming to the forefront of Japan's domestic political turmoil. Under the current constitution, the prime minister has this power and usually uses it for certain purposes. More often than […] | –°–æ–æ–±—â–µ–Ω–∏–µ
(2023-06-30). Meanwhile in Other News… Ukraine Proxy War Is an Unmitigated Disaster for U.S./NATO. strategic-culture.org There will be hell to pay for the U.S. and European rulers who have staked everything on their nefarious ambition for "strategic defeat of Russia." | The Ukraine proxy war against Russia can be increasingly seen as a disastrous defeat for the United States and NATO. That stunning outcome should be making world headlines. Instead, the Western media spin machine is in overdrive about a failed mutiny in Russia, which on an objective scale of important events is relatively minor compared with the colossal U.S./NATO scandal. | A month-long Ukrainian counteroffensive has failed to make any dent in Russia's defenses des…
(2023-06-30). Meet the World's Most Murderous Killing Machine: the United States of America. strategic-culture.org 
If the political culture in the U.S. changes, someone might open a museum dedicated to the victims of capitalism or the U.S. empire, whose death toll would be much greater than the 100 million blamed on Communism, writes CovertAction Magazine's Jeremy Kuzmarov. | (Click on the image to enlarge)…
(2023-06-30). Misdirecting the Fight Against Anti-Semitism. strategic-culture.org 
By Lawrence DAVIDSON | In late May, the Biden administration released a 60-page In recent decades there has been an outburst of such hate and bias that is doing harm to many groups worldwide. It appears to be part of a resurgent fascism which, in turn, appears to be a backlash against liberal trends. | This reactionary p…
(2023-06-30). MUGA: Wall Street's GoFundMe to "Make Ukraine Great Again" strategic-culture.org Though Ukraine, like Imperial Japan, before it, must This article focuses on London's recent Ukraine Recovery Conference which,
(2023-06-30). Greek Left Leaders Betrayed the Working Class. Conservatives Won a Landslide. truthout.org Greece's conservative party New Democracy won another landslide victory in the country's second election in just five weeks, trouncing Syriza, the so-called radical leftist party, by an even wider margin than in the first election. New Democracy finished by almost 23 points ahead of Syriza, a result that allows the conservatives to control 158 seats in the country's 300-seat parliament. Moreover… |
(2023-06-30). Lopez Obrador urges to celebrate anniversary of electoral victory. plenglish.com Mexico City, Jun 30 (Prensa Latina) Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador on Friday called on his people to gather at the Zócalo on Saturday in order to celebrate five years of victory and four and a half years of his government.
(2023-06-30). SCOTUS Case to End Student Loan Forgiveness Relies on "Unwilling Participant" truthout.org The Supreme Court has struck down President Biden's plan to forgive 40 million student borrowers up to $20,000 in student loan debt. We speak to David Dayen, executive editor of The American Prospect, about how one of the key complainant states, Missouri, hinged its opposition on the argument that its state agency, the Missouri Higher Education Loan Authority, or MOHELA, will be harmed by the debt… |
(2023-06-30). Trade Between Colombia and Venezuela Soars by 76%: Venezuelan Exports More than Double. orinocotribune.com According to the Venezuelan-Colombian Chamber of Economic Integration (CAVECOL), trade between Colombia and Venezuela saw a significant boost, with a 76% increase compared to last year. Moreover, Venezuelan exports to Colombia more than doubled during the same period. | CAVECOL president Luis Alberto Russián stated in a recent interview that trade between Colombia and Venezuela increased from $106 million in 2022 to $187 million in 2023 — an increase of 76%. | "Trade grew by 76%, and in the same period, exports grew 150%, but we have to keep working," Russián stated. He added that the increase is mainly due…
(2023-06-30). Venezuela: Opposition Politician María Corina Machado to Unveil Economic Plan in New York Amidst Presidential Aspirations and Legal Uncertainties. orinocotribune.com
(2023-06-30). Child nutrition in shambles: how the cost of living crisis is hurting child health in the UK. peoplesdispatch.org A new series of reports show the devastating effects the cost of living crisis is having on child nutrition in Britain…
(2023-06-30). Exonerated Central Park 5 Member Yusef Salaam Wins Primary For New York City Council Seat. moguldom.com Yusef Salaam, who is a member of the exonerated Central Park Five, has declared victory in New York City's Harlem District 9 race to replace resigning Kristin Richardson Jordan. The City Council's 9th District represents almost the entirety of Central Harlem. "What has happened on this campaign has restored my faith in knowing that I …
(2023-06-30). Supreme Court Strikes Down Affirmative Action In College Admissions, Black America Speaks Out. moguldom.com The Supreme Court struck down college affirmative action programs with a ruling on June 29 after decades of efforts to end the consideration of race in the admissions process. In a case that involved affirmative action programs at the University of North Carolina and Harvard University, the court ruled that both programs violate the Equal …
(2023-06-30). In Video: Israeli Army Detonates Minefield In Occupied Golan Heights. southfront.org 
File image. | On June 29, the Israeli Ministry of Defense announced that it had cleared a minefield in the occupied Syrian Golan Heights. | According to the ministry, dozens of mines were detonated in the operation. Video footage from the scene shows a series of blasts throwing up a massive plume of dust. The minefield was originally planted by the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) during the war of 1973. | The Syria Sham FM radio station and other pro-government news sources speculated that the minefield was clear…
(2023-06-30). ISIS Cells Carried Out 29 Operations, Killed 30 People In Syria During June: Monitoring Group. southfront.org 
File image. | ISIS cells carried out a total of 29 operations in Syria during June, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) said in a report released on the 30th of the month. | The London-based monitoring group said that the terrorist group was most active in the areas held by the United States-led coalition and its proxy, the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), in northeastern Syria. | ISIS carried out 21 operations in the region over the past 30 days, killing four civilians and ten personnel of…
(2023-06-30). Kiev Forces Sustain More Human, Material Losses While On Offensive (Videos). southfront.org 
File image. | Kiev forces sustained more human and material losses on June 29 while attempting to advance on several sectors as part of their counteroffensive. | Heavy fighting was reported near the Antonovsk Bridge In the Kherson sector. A new video from the sector showed a Russian strike with an Iskander tactical ballistic missile that targeted a gathering of Ukrainian troops under the bridge. 30 were reported killed and ten others were wounded in the strike. | Another video showed the destruction of two t…
(2023-06-30). Mossad Says It Detained Iranian Agent Who Plotted Attacks Against Israelis In Cyprus (Video). southfront.org 
Alleged Iranian terror operative Yousef Shahbazi Abbasalilo, in a photo released by the Mossad spy agency on June 29, 2023. | On June 30, the Israeli Mossad intelligence agency announced that it had captured an agent of the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) who plotted attacks against Israeli targets in Cyprus. | In a statement, the agency said that the agent, identified as Yousef Shahbazi Abbasalilo, was captured during a special operation inside Iran. | Abbasalilo…
(2023-06-30). Russian MoD Says More Ukrainian Attacks Were Repelled In Several Sectors (Videos). southfront.org 
File image. | On June 30, the Russian Ministry of Defense announced that several new attacks by Kiev forces in the sectors of Donetsk, Krasnolimansk, South-Donetsk and Kupyansk were repelled. | In a statement, the ministry said that five attacks were repelled by Russian forces near Belogorovka, Krasnoye, Severnoye, Pervomayskoye and Kamenka in the Donetsk direction. | Air and artillery strikes in the direction also destroyed up to 160 Ukrainian troops, three armored combat vehicles, five high-mob…
(2023-06-30). Second Syrian Pro-Government Commander Assassinated Near Damascus Within Week. southfront.org 
Illustrative image. | The commander of a pro-government force was assassinated in the outskirts of the Syrian capital, Damascus, on June 30, marking the second such attack in less than a week. | Muhammad Mahmoud Suleiman, who commanded a small armed group affiliated with the Syrian Arab Army's elite 4th Armored Division, was reportedly shot and killed by unidentified militants near his home in the town of Alhuseineah, some 20 kilometers to the northwest of Damascus. | Three days ea…
(2023-06-30). Israel Struggles To Overcome Evergrowing Challenges. southfront.org 
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(2023-06-30). Military Situation In Kupyansk Region On June 28, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
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(2023-06-30). Military Situation In Mariinka Region On June 28, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
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(2023-06-30). All Aboard the Gravy Train: An Independent Audit of US Funding for Ukraine. orinocotribune.com 
By Heather Kaiser, Anya Parampil and Max Blumenthal — Jun 27, 2023 | In the absence of official scrutiny of Washington's spending spree on Ukraine, The Grayzone conducted an independent audit of US funding for the country. We discovered a series of wasteful, highly unusual expenditures the Biden administration has yet to explain. | During a recent discussion with New York Times columnist Nicholas Kristof, Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Samantha Power, touted her organization's push to guarantee transparency for US taxpayer funds sent to Ukraine. | "We are inv…
(2023-06-30). Many US states under air quality alerts from Canada's wildfires. nationofchange.org As the worst fire season ever recorded in Canada rages on, more than 80 million Americans have been advised to stay indoors due to "very unhealthy" air quality.
(2023-06-30). Bolsonaro ruled politically ineligible for eight years. peoplesdispatch.org 
The Superior Electoral Court (TSE) formed a majority to make former president Jair Bolsonaro ineligible to run for presidential office again for eight years, on June 30, with the votes of ministers Benedito Gonàßalves, Floriano de Azevedo Marques, André Ramos Tavares and the vice-president of the TSE, minister Cármen Lúcia. | Until now, Raul Araújo was the only minister to vote in favor of the former president. The decisive vote for ineligibility was declared this Friday by Carmen Lúcia. "Right away, with all the respects of the eminent minister Raul Araújo, I announce to your excellence and the ministers t…
(2023-06-30). He saw a US helicopter gun down fellow journalists in Iraq. He was never the same. therealnews.com 
(2023-06-30). DeSantis Transferred $92 Million to Project Helping Developer Who Donated to Him. truthout.org Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis's administration is planning to use $92 million of leftover COVID-19 federal relief funds to help pay for a highway interchange, a project that directly benefits one of his major donors, a new report finds. According to The Washington Post, which filed an open records request to uncover much of the information in its reporting, an interchange project near… |
(2023-06-30). SCOTUS Sides With Website Creator Seeking to Discriminate Against LGBTQ People. truthout.org On Friday, the U. S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of a Colorado website designer who argued that a state law barring discrimination against LGBTQ people violates her First Amendment speech rights. The case in question, 303 Creative LLC v. Elenis, examined the complaints of website creator Lorie Smith, who owns a graphic design firm and sued the state over a law called the Colorado Anti… |
(2023-06-30). Trump Demanded Lawyers Get Docs Back Even as They Told Him Indictment Was Coming. truthout.org Former President Donald Trump, who was indicted on 37 charges relating to improperly keeping White House documents at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Florida, continued pressing his lawyers to get the documents back in his hands, even as they warned him that an indictment was on the horizon. According to Rolling Stone, which cited a source with direct knowledge of Trump's demands and two… |
(2023-06-30). Sà£o Paulo Forum is back in Brasília with leaders from across the globe. peoplesdispatch.org 
After a four-year break due to the pandemic, the Sà£o Paulo Forum returned to its activities on June 29, in Brasília, the federal capital of Brazil, where more than 700 participants who signed up to follow the program will meet. The event is a historic space for dialogue between leftist forces from different corners of the world and is reborn amid the recent rise of progressive leaders in Latin America, including President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. Lula is one of the founders of the platform and was one of the highlights of the event's program on Thursday. | The event's executive secretary, Mà¥nica Val…
(2023-06-30). 5 Things To Know About Howard White, The Nike Executive Behind The Jordan Brand. moguldom.com Howard White, the Nike executive known as "H," was crucial in starting the world-renowned, billion-dollar Air Jordan sneaker brand he now helps lead as vice president, earning him the superlative "Godfather of the Jordan Brand." Comedian and movie star Chris Tucker helped tell White's story to a wider audience when he played the executive in the movie …
(2023-06-30). PGA's shameful merger with Saudi Arabia's LIV Golf proves nothing matters except money. therealnews.com 
In his latest monologue, Edge of Sports host Dave Zirin takes PGA to task for its planned merger with LIV Golf, a former competitor funded by the Saudi Arabian monarchy. | Studio Production: David Hebden, Cameron Granadino | Post-Production: Cameron Granadino |
| Transcript: | The following is a rushed transcript and may contain errors. A proofread version will be made available as soon as possible. | Dave Zirin: And now I've got some choice words about Saudi Arabia chowing down and digesting the willing meal that is the Professional Golfers Association Tour. | Okay, look, there was a time in t…
(2023-06-30). Mexico Announces 50% Tariff on White Corn Imports as Canada Joins US in Fight Over GMOs. thelastamericanvagabond.com The United States and Canada continue their campaign to pressure Mexico to accept Genetically Engineered corn without restriction. Mexico's battle for food sovereignty took another step forward over the weekend as President Andrés Manuel López Obrador announced a 50% tariff on white corn imports. López Obrador, also known as AMLO, said the move was part
(2023-06-30). Wisconsinites Delivered a Pivotal Win for Abortion Access and Democracy. aclu.org 
At the ACLU of Wisconsin, our focus recently turned to two electoral cycles: the gubernatorial election in November 2022, and the April 2023 state supreme court election. I'm proud to say that there were many lessons learned, capacity built, and positive outcomes that we are happy to share with our teammates in the ACLU universe. | The outcomes of this work include a crucial veto for defending against assaults on our rights and a pivotal turn towards a court that will protect abortion access and democracy. | The collapse of abortion rights in Wisconsin was devastatingly painful — almost too painful to c…
(2023-06-30). A deeply misleading narrative. mronline.org 
A Deeply Misleading Narrative: Answering the Claims of Cedric Robinson's 'Black Marxism'.
(2023-06-30). Levy del àÅguila Marchena: 'Communism, Political Power and Personal Freedom in Marx'. mronline.org 
Marx diagnosed the oppression of the working class, the alienation of workers from their labor, as well as the alienation of all human beings living within capitalism from their own authentic selves, and proposed that it was objectively possible that emancipation, true liberation, would come one day.
(2023-06-30). U.S. legally owes Nicaragua reparations, but still refuses to honor 1986 Int'l Court of Justice ruling. mronline.org 
37 years after a 1986 International Court of Justice ruling, the United States still refuses to pay Nicaragua the reparations it legally owes. Today, the Nicaraguan government is demanding that the United Nations take action.
(2023-06-30). Calls Grow for a New Investigation Into the Mysterious Death of NYC Anti-Corruption Crusader. scheerpost.com 
By Theodore Hamm / The Indypendent A 911 caller reports that a man had been walking with a pedometer in his hand when he collapsed. A veteran NYPD precinct detective provides that account to an NYPD investigator working with the medical examiner's office. The investigator thus advises the ME's office that the precinct views the …
(2023-06-30). Post-Conviction Review Could Correct Three-Strike Law Injustices. scheerpost.com 
(2023-06-30). Ray McGovern: Russia's 'Coup' Is Actually Biden's Disaster. scheerpost.com 
(2023-06-30). The Supreme Court Blocked Biden's Student Loan Forgiveness Plan. Repayments Will Resume This Fall. scheerpost.com 
The Biden defeat is a blow to 40 million borrowers — especially women, who hold two-thirds of all student loan debt in the country.
(2023-06-30). What Will Happen Without Affirmative Action in Colleges? University Leaders Fear a Lapse in Diversity Efforts. scheerpost.com 
(2023-06-30). 'Why Are We Tempting Nuclear Annihilation?' Max Blumenthal Addresses UN Security Council. scheerpost.com 
The Grayzone's Max Blumenthal addressed the UN Security Council on the role of US military aid to Ukraine in escalating the conflict with Russia and the real motives behind Washington's support for Kiev's proxy war.
(2023-06-30). Belarusian DM activates new anti-aircraft system. plenglish.com The troops involved in the work have undergone training at the Kapustin Yar range and are ready to accomplish combat missions, BelTA reported. | Earlier, Defense Minister Viktor Khrenin stressed that the S-400 anti-aircraft missile systems delivered from Russia have become a formidable weapon to protect Russia ¥s air borders. | Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko announced in December 2022 that the S-400 and Iskander missile systems would enter service in his country by mid-2023.
(2023-06-30). Cardio models and science celebrations: News from the College. imperial.ac.uk Here's a batch of fresh news and announcements from across Imperial.
(2023-06-30). Abdus Salam Library named in honour of leading physicist. imperial.ac.uk Imperial's Central Library will be named the Abdus Salam Library in recognition of the Nobel Prize winning physicist.
(2023-06-30). The "BRICS Expansion Dilemma": Size vs Representation. infobrics.org One of the key themes to be discussed at the BRICS summit in South Africa in 2023 is set to be the theme of BRICS expansion, namely the widening of the ranks of emerging market economies that form the BRICS core. With nearly 20 developing countries expressing interest in joining the BRICS ranks, there is now an active discussion within the block on the criteria to be used in deciding on the modalities of the expansion…
(2023-06-30). BRICS Nations Shifting Global Economics and Political Order. infobrics.org BRICS comprises Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa which represent five major world economies in the Global South. Right from valuing local currencies more to working towards dethroning the U.S. dollar, these nations are together trying to shift the power from the Global North to the Global South…
(2023-06-30). Which 8 Countries Are Using China's Yuan More, and What Does It Mean for the US Dollar?>. infobrics.org China is ramping up efforts to boost the yuan's appeal as an alternative currency in international trade and as a reserve currency in the face of US dollar hegemony…
(2023-06-30). By targeting Ukrainian war criminals, Moscow protecting its civilians. infobrics.org Authorities affected by recent Russian attacks actively participated in the killing of Russian civilians and showed an interest in continuing their criminal actions.
(2023-06-30). Gloves off — Kiev regime henchmen targeted by Russian high-precision strikes. infobrics.org While Moscow initially demonstrated its willingness to completely adhere to all norms of international law during the hostilities and gave Kiev a chance to end the conflict through negotiations and avoid senseless killing, the Neo-Nazi junta rejected this in the most disgraceful manner possible. Patience and rationality were met with mass terror and rabid Russophobia.
(2023-06-30). Despite Western pressures, Israel and Russia's pragmatic good relations are intact. infobrics.org One of the reasons why Kiev will not receive Iron Dome batteries lies on the Levant.
(2023-06-30). It's Dark Money's Court, We Just Live Under It. levernews.com
(2023-06-30). Hiroshima Survivors Denounce Move to Equate Pearl Harbor With Atomic Bombing. truthout.org Representatives of hibakusha — the Japanese community of survivors of the United States' bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in 1945 — are denouncing an agreement between the U.S. and Japan that equates the indiscriminate killing of hundreds of thousands of civilians with at a World War II attack on a key U.S. naval base. The Biden administration last week signed an agreement with Hiroshima Mayor… |
(2023-06-30). Right-Wing Think Tank, Walmart Heirs Behind Latest Attack on Arkansas Teachers. truthout.org With very little fanfare, Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders signed a host of new legislation in April — including SB 473, a bill that prohibits union dues from being automatically deducted from public school teachers' salaries. The bill may pale in comparison to the Republican governor's omnibus education package, Arkansas LEARNS, which she signed a month earlier and delivers on GOP… |
(2023-06-30). NATO To Pledge Future Membership to Ukraine, But No Timeline. news.antiwar.com Washington expects Kiev will receive a stronger commitment from the North Atlantic alliance at an upcoming summit, an American official told reporters on Thursday. However, Ukraine will not be given a timeline on when it will receive membership in the alliance. US Ambassador to NATO Julianne Smith described the likely agreement that will be signed …
(2023-06-30). PSL Editorial — Supreme Court buries 43 million people in debt. liberationnews.org 
The Supreme Court proved yet again its vicious anti-worker character by ruling against the student debt relief program and ordering tens of millions of borrowers to pay hundreds of billions of dollars that would otherwise have been forgiven.
(2023-06-30). Report from Day Three and Four of the Defend the Atlanta Forest Week of Action. itsgoingdown.org What follows is the third and fourth report in a series of daily dispatches from a comrade who is attending the Weelaunee Summer Week of Action (June 24-July 1) in Atlanta, Georgia. Originally posted to Living and Fighting. photo: Unicorn Riot The morning began with a trip to South Bend Commons for a pop-up coffee…
(2023-06-30). Las movilizaciones contra los daños causados por la clordecona cobran fuerza en Martinica y Guadalupe. peoplesdispatch.org Los habitantes de Martinica y Guadalupe llevan décadas enfrentándose a las consecuencias del envenenamiento por clordecona. Una nueva iniciativa ha anunciado que está dispuesta a llevar adelante la lucha por la justicia…
(2023-06-30). On the Cusp of Cleaning Up "Cancer Alley," the EPA Caved to GOP Pressure. truthout.org Pastor Philip Schmitter waited more than 20 years for the Environmental Protection Agency to do its job. In 1992, he'd filed a civil rights complaint to halt the construction of a power station that would spew toxic lead into the air of his predominantly Black community in Flint, Michigan. Decades passed without a response, so he joined four other groups around the country in a lawsuit to compel… |
(2023-06-30). OceanGate and how the wealthy kill. mronline.org 
The saga of the OceanGate Titan submersible was the sort of story that rivets millions of people. Not only was it revealed that passengers paid $250,000 to see the wreck of the Titanic, but the vessel was poorly built, and its creator ignored warnings about its defects and continued to use it.
(2023-06-30). BOOK REVIEW: WORKING CLASS GIANT, THE LIFE OF WILLIAM Z. FOSTER By: Bob Bonner. midwesternmarx.com 
Imagine if you will, that we lived in a country in which TV and movie scripts were produced for merit and not edited and censored to ensure compliance with capitalist ideology.Imagine that in this fictitious USA, it were possible to make movies celebrating heroic leaders of the struggles for working people, Black people, and immigrants.Imagine that those films could be financed, promoted, and viewed as widely as the mindless tripe we are currently subjected to that encompasses all …
(2023-06-30). Millions of people in the US ration medicine as Big Pharma fights to keep prices high By: Natalia Marques. midwesternmarx.com 
(2023-06-30). RECALLING THE 1933 COMMUNIST PARTY EXTRAORDINARY CONFERENCE By: Chris Townsend. midwesternmarx.com 
As the Communist Party of the United States entered the fourth full year of the Great Depression in 1933, its leadership recognized that a major consolidation and refocus of Party effort was necessary to reach the vast potential of the moment. The communist movement had been established in the U.S. for 15 years by that point, and some advances had been made in rooting the Party in certain key sectors — but not in others.The left and socialist organizations were all growing amidst th …
(2023-06-30). Ukraine Violated Peace Agreement Approved in Turkey, Putin Reveals By: Al Mayadeen Español. midwesternmarx.com Russian President Vladimir Putin revealed during an African leaders meeting in St. Petersburg that Russian forces had withdrawn from Kiev and other regions of Ukraine last year in compliance with a peace agreement reached in Turkey, as part of an African mediation mission to Russia.However, during the meeting with the members of the African delegation, who were entrusted with presenting an initiative to resolve the Ukrainian conflict, Putin informed them that Kiev had declined to sign the …
(2023-06-30). Advocates for Racial Equity on Campus Say SCOTUS Ruling Won't Deter Their Fight. truthout.org Bucking decades of consensus and precedent rooted in efforts to advance racial equality and desegregate schools, the Supreme Court's conservative majority struck down race-conscious admissions policies at two major universities on Thursday in a contentious ruling that advocates say will unfairly restrict but not end affirmative action in higher education. Major civil rights groups and advocates… |
(2023-06-30). States with abortion bans one year after Dobbs need support. therealnews.com 
(2023-06-30). A Superb Piece by Michael Hudson. smoothiex12.blogspot.com
(2023-06-30). Larry Gives An Excellent Account… smoothiex12.blogspot.com
(2023-06-30). Talking Logistics… James' Quote)). smoothiex12.blogspot.com
(2023-06-30). Colombia, Venezuela to launch Integration Commission. plenglish.com Both nations will seek to promote cooperation and joint development in neighboring areas, following the re-establishment of their political, diplomatic, commercial and economic ties past August when Gustavo Petro took the office. | At the end of the meeting, held at the San Carlos Palace, the two foreign ministers and respective delegations signed several agreements in virtue of strengthening bilateral ties. | "What we are doing today, which is to return to good neighborliness, to integration, to leave behind that mistake, is something that exalts both republics," said Leyva. | Colombian FM, on the other hand, no…
(2023-06-30). Cuba's FMC chief urges to community shifts. plenglish.com Ciego de Avila, Cuba, Jun 30 (Prensa Latina) The Secretary-General of the Federation of Cuban Women (FMC) Teresa Amarelle on Friday urged to hit the true transformation of the community and leadership of the new generations in this central province.
(2023-06-30). Governmental delegation completes 4th visit to Santiago de Cuba. plenglish.com Santiago de Cuba, Jun 30 (Prensa Latina) Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel, along with other senior officials, on Friday completed the 4th governmental visit to this eastern territory to evaluate local development strategies.
(2023-06-30). Lessons in Freedom: Agroecology, Localisation and Food Sovereignty. orinocotribune.com By Colin Todhunter — Jun 26, 2023 | Industry figures and scientists claim pesticide use and GMOs are necessary in 'modern agriculture'. But this is not the case: there is now There is also the industry-promoted narrative that if you question the…
(2023-06-30). BRICS summit will go on as planned, confirms host South Africa. peoplesdispatch.org The ICC arrest warrant issued against Russian President Vladimir Putin had led to speculation about the summit being shifted to China or some other country to avoid his arrest…
(2023-06-30). German court rules in favor of Palestinian journalist dismissed by DW over allegations of anti-Semitism. peoplesdispatch.org Seven Arab journalists critical of the Israeli occupation of Palestine were dismissed by DW in February 2022 over allegations that their social media posts and articles published elsewhere were "anti-Semitic"
(2023-06-30). NATO to step up militarization in Baltics, following Wagner chief's exile to Belarus. peoplesdispatch.org The relocation of Yevgeny Prigozhin, chief of the private military contractor, PMC Wagner, to Belarus following his failed mutiny in Russia has put the Baltic countries on high alert, prompting further militarization of the region…
(2023-06-30). Protests continue across France demanding justice for Nael who was killed by police officer. peoplesdispatch.org Over 40,000 security personnel were deployed across major cities in France to curb protests against the killing of a French-Algerian teenager by the police. The officer who shot Nael has been taken into custody for the charge of "voluntary homicide by a person in authority."
(2023-06-30). US Supreme Court strikes down student debt relief—another blow to education for all. peoplesdispatch.org On June 30, the US Supreme Court struck down President Joe Biden's
(2023-06-30). Who are the candidates in Argentina's primary elections? peoplesdispatch.org Argentina is preparing to hold general elections on October 22. Over 35.8 million Argentines will go to the polls to elect the country's new president, vice-president, and 130 of the 257 members of the Chamber of Deputies for the period 2023-2027. They will also elect 24 of the 72 senators for the period 2023-2029. | Before the October elections, on August 13, the South American country will organize primary elections, known as the Primary, Open, Simultaneous and Mandatory elections (PASO), when the voters will select the candidates who will stand in the presidential elections. They will decide which parties will…
(2023-06-30). Private health companies prosper while healthcare access stagnates. peoplesdispatch.org A new report by Oxfam shows how investments made by development finance institutions from the Global North benefit private health companies rather than people in need of health care…
(2023-06-30). What Happens in Russia After the Longest Day? orinocotribune.com By Pepe Escobar — Jun 27, 2023 | Following Wagner's 'rebellion' — which was nothing more than a blatant coup attempt, and a PR stunt demonstrated by Prighozin's top-notch theatrics — NATO and the Collective West's excitement over the possibility of Russia descending into chaos and civil war were quickly turned into utter disappointment. | The
(2023-06-30). If chip-making is India's goal, Micron deal won't deliver it. peoplesdispatch.org If chip-making is India's goal, the Micron deal to set up a plant in India won't deliver it. What India is getting—assembling and testing chips made elsewhere—is the lowest end of the chip-making technology…
(2023-06-30). After Ukraine Slams Israel's Relations With Moscow, Will Tel Aviv Change Its Stance On The War? thelastamericanvagabond.com Ukraine's ambassador to Israel, Yevgen Korniychuk, was summoned to provide answers for his blistering critiques of Tel Aviv's relations with Moscow, attempting to paint the Israeli government as deviating from a moral path due to its inability to cut relations with Russia. Despite the various means of support that Israel has provided to Kiev, it
(2023-06-30). Self-indicted by unpatriotic hate speech, witless right hypocrites slur Dems for 'hating America'. nationofchange.org The first national party to run "for the American presidency by running against the Constitution and the rule of law."
(2023-06-30). Vanessa Beeley Interview — The Wagner Play, The Syria Connection & The Coming Ukrainian False Flag. thelastamericanvagabond.com Joining me today Vanessa Beeley, here today to get us caught up on some new developments in Syria, a possible connection between the actions taking place in Syria with what recently took place in Russia involving the Wagner Group, and the reality of the western agenda in the Middle east. (odysee.com/@TLAVagabond: 5) (www.bitchute.com/channel/24yVcta8zEjY/) Source Links
(2023-06-30). Ocasio-Cortez: Student Debt Decision Shows SCOTUS Rulings Are "Up for Sale" truthout.org After the far right Supreme Court struck down President Joe Biden's student debt relief plan on Friday, activists almost immediately gathered behind two rallying calls: one, that Biden can and must still cancel student debt, and two, that the Supreme Court is illegitimate. The conservative justices' decision, which rested on a fringe far right legal theory, yanks $430 billion in relief away from… |
(2023-06-30). Supreme Court Kills Student Debt Relief, 1 Day After Slashing Affirmative Action. truthout.org The Supreme Court ruled on Friday to strike down President Joe Biden's student debt forgiveness plan, yanking away a chance at respite for tens of millions of borrowers across the country based on what advocates and experts have said are faulty, policy-driven viewpoints adopted by the far right Court. Justices ruled 6 to 3 on Biden v. Nebraska, a case brought by Republican state lawmakers… |
(2023-06-30). What Trans Youth Want You to Know. aclu.org 
As Pride month comes to a close, the ACLU is shining the spotlight on those who are often at the center of harmful anti-LGBTQ rhetoric and discourse: transgender youth. | Unfortunately, trans youth continue to face malicious attacks on their safety and dignity as lawmakers actively seek to invalidate and infringe upon their right to live and express themselves as they choose. With
(2023-06-30). Ron DeSantis Tricks Venezuelan Migrants, Sending Them Far From Florida. orinocotribune.com Venezuelan migrants in the United States are once again in the news, having These migrants had entered through the US-México border and were subsequently taken fr…
(2023-06-30). Venezuela's Anti-Blockade Observatory: US Flight Ban Has Not Been Lifted. orinocotribune.com Venezuela's vice minister of anti-blockade policies, William Castillo, has rejected the idea that the sanctions imposed by the United States on commercial flights bounding to and from Venezuela were lifted. | "No sanctions have been lifted against Venezuela's aeronautical sector," Castillo announced via social media this Thursday, June 29. "Shortly, the Venezuelan Anti-Blockade Observatory will update information regarding unilateral coercive measures against the aeronautical sector." | No han sido levantadas sanciones al sector aeronáutico de Venezuela. En breve el Observatorio Venezolano Antibloqueo actualizará…
(2023-06-30). Do you know your rights? What to do if cops stop, search, or arrest you unjustly. therealnews.com 
Too often, the rule of law just means the rule of police—but knowing your rights can still be an important way to protect yourself from police injustice. Here on Police Accountability Report, we often document how frequently the police conduct unjust and illegal stops, searches, seizures, and even arrests. But the significance of being educated on your rights isn't just important because of rampant police abuse; there's also a lot of misinformation out there. And when it comes to keeping yourself safe from capricious cops, disinformation is just as bad, if not worse, than no information. Legendary cop…
(2023-06-30). 6th 'Stop Cop City' Week of Action — Unicorn Riot Coverage. unicornriot.ninja
(2023-06-30). Israeli Operation in Gaza Destroyed 243 Homes, Killing 34 Palestinians. unicornriot.ninja
(2023-06-30). US Dept. of Interior Continues Boarding School Listening Sessions, Visits Minnesota. unicornriot.ninja
(2023-06-30). Israel cannot rebut apartheid: The Twenty-Sixth Newsletter (2023). mronline.org 
Israeli violence against Palestinians is not new, but it has been escalating rapidly.
(2023-06-30). Message of solidarity to UPS workers from Royal Mail workers in Britain. wsws.org Whatever uniform we wear, or whether we receive our pay cheque in pounds or dollars, we are in the same fight.
(2023-06-30). Workers Struggles: Asia, Australia and the Pacific. wsws.org Bangladesh garment workers protest murder of union leader; India: Punjab commuter transport workers strike; South Korea: Hyundai Motor union to strike date for higher pay; Australia: Tasmanian iron-ore miners walk out; New Zealand school principals vote on third pay offer…
(2023-06-30). Trial of actor Kevin Spacey opens in London. wsws.org Spacey has pleaded not guilty to three counts of indecent assault, three counts of sexual assault and one count of causing a person to engage in sexual activity without consent between 2001 and 2013.
(2023-06-30). Cities burn across France as cops assault protests against police murder of youth. wsws.org The protests also spread internationally, as Belgian police deployed water cannon against youth protesting in solidarity with Nahel's family in downtown Brussels.
(2023-06-30). Jacobin, Democratic Socialists of America cover up for Syriza and prepare new betrayals. wsws.org In the aftermath of Syriza's debacle in the Greek elections on Sunday, pseudo-left groups internationally are engaged in a collective effort to cover over their own criminal role in Syriza's betrayals, the better to prepare for new betrayals in the future.
(2023-06-30). Royal College of Nursing betrays UK pay strikes. wsws.org The RCN leadership under General Secretary Pat Cullen was in constant backroom talks with the government and NHS management aimed at reaching a sellout deal and calling off action.
(2023-06-30). Alliance Interiors fire in Lansing, Michigan once again exposes unsafe conditions at the plant where a young worker was crushed in April. wsws.org Workers had warned of the danger of a fire, but management took no preventive action that could have avoided the blaze.
(2023-06-30). Biden administration's Department of Labor denies Will Lehman's complaint protesting UAW election disenfranchisement. wsws.org The DOL denied Lehman's complaint without explanation or addressing any of the evidence of voter suppression he had presented.
(2023-06-30). Bolivia and Japan to strengthen cooperation relations. plenglish.com La Paz, Jun 30 (Prensa Latina) Bolivia and Japan on Friday made progress in strengthening bilateral cooperation ties after a meeting hosted by Vice President David Choquehuanca and the Japanese Parliamentary Deputy Foreign Minister Masatoshi Akimoto.
(2023-06-30). Canadian Foreign Policy Critics Don't Do It for Dough. orinocotribune.com By Yves Engler — Jun 27, 2023 | Investigating the political economy of ideas is imperative to understanding foreign policy. But those seeking to discredit already marginalized critical perspectives shouldn't ignore Canada's large, well-financed, ideological apparatus promoting pro-corporate and US empire policies. | Recently, a journalist from leftist Québec publication Pivot asked me "Do you receive some money when you're interviewed by Chinese media like CCTV or CGTN?" The question followed a query about whether "you might sometimes share Chinese propaganda in the articles you write." I responded: "just li…
(2023-06-30). A Tale of Two Tragedies at Sea. scheerpost.com 
(2023-06-30). FRSO leader condemns the Supreme Court ruling against affirmative action. fightbacknews.org Carlos Montes, a member of the Central Committee of Freedom Road Socialist Organization, condemned the Supreme Court for their June 29 ruling that bans affirmative action at colleges and universities. | "The successful struggle for affirmative action in the late sixties opened the doors to higher education for thousands of African Americans, Chicanos and other underrepresented oppressed nationalities," said Montes. | He continued, "This opened the doors to thousands of African Americans and Chicanos to become educators, lawyers, doctors and other professionals. This led to improvements in the quality of life for…
(2023-06-30). Digging Deeper into the Death of David Kelly with James Corbett. globalresearch.ca
(2023-06-30). How Americans created a wave of pro-worker laws. nationofchange.org The legislation would make it easier for workers to organize at a time that more and more Americans are seeking to join unions.
(2023-06-30). Garland Nixon & Washington's War on the World. thealtworld.com Today, we speak to political commentator and analyst Garland Nixon about Washington's growing confrontation with Russia and China, the political climate back in the United States, and much more…
(2023-06-30). Of COURSE Greta Met With Zelensky: Notes From The Edge Of The Narrative Matrix. thealtworld.com 
Listen to a reading of this article (reading by Tim Foley): | Foreign conflicts in the 2020s are always like, | USA: Let's militarily encircle this large nation | Large Nation: Hey stop | USA: Let's heavily arm proxy forces right on their border | Large Nation: We're drawing a red line | USA: Let's cross the red line immediately | Large Nation: *acts* | USA: OMG COMPLETELY UNPROVOKED AGGRESSION | ‚ùñ | Of course Greta Thunberg
(2023-06-30). Why AM Radio Is Still Essential. progressive.org Automakers are debating AM radio's viability, but advocates note that AM radio is essential to rural and immigrant communities.
(2023-06-30). Taryn Abbassian and Others on Dobbs One Year Later. fair.org 
(CC photo: Ted Eytan ) | This week on CounterSpin: The US public's belief in and support for the Supreme Court has
(2023-06-30). Apocalyptic TV and global warming: Don't worry, be glum. peoplesworld.org 
This is a two-part article on how corporate media in all its forms downplays climate destruction. Teaser: Twin apocalypses A short while ago the soot from the Canadian wildfires was so thick along the East Coast that in New York and Washington school sessions were canceled, and messengers, compelled to keep working, resurrected N95 masks …
(2023-06-30). Ukraine's Partners Press to Intensify Offensive Despite Significant Losses. thealtworld.com On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas and Melik Abdul discussed several international and domestic topics, including calls for Ukraine to intensify its offensive, despite staggering losses and poor progress. | Elijah Magnier: Veteran War Correspondent | Ted Rall: Cartoonist and Host of The Final Countdown | Rory Riley Topping: Attorney and Broadcaster | In the first hour, Fault Lines was joined by Elijah Magnier to discuss the mass protests in France following the fatal shooting of a teenager by the police. | In the second hour, Ted Rall joined the show to discuss the Republican presidential campaig…
(2023-06-30). Navajo Nation statement on SCOTUS opinion on Arizona, et al, v. Navajo Nation. workers.org 
Window Rock, Arizona — Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren and Speaker of the 25th Navajo Nation Council Crystalyne Curley expressed their disappointment in today's five-to-four decision in Arizona et al. versus Navajo Nation et al. The Colorado River in the upper River Basin is pictured in Lees Ferry, Ariz., on . . . |
(2023-06-30). Texas heat wave — dangerous disaster brewing. workers.org 
Ever since the heat dome established itself over Texas and northern Mexico on June 14, some 30 million to 40 million people have been baked and stressed by unrelenting heat. For an example of unrelenting heat, consider the record set June 19 of 111 F in San Angelo, Texas, which . . . |
(2023-06-30). Mainstream Media Colludes with U.S. Government To Conceal Source of Syria's Heartbreaking Humanitarian Crisis. covertactionmagazine.com Illegal U.S. bombing raids, brutal economic sanctions, and incredibly brazen theft by U.S. forces of 66,000 barrels of Syrian oil per day (80% of its total output) have visited a biblical-scale tragedy upon the Syrian people that has battered them virtually back to the stone age. Following a devastating earthquake in February that displaced thousands of people …
(2023-06-30). Indigenous Activists Respond To Gutting Of Affirmative Action. popularresistance.org
(2023-06-30). Israel Approves Massive Colony Expansion. popularresistance.org
(2023-06-30). Loma Linda University Medical Residents Vote Yes On Union. popularresistance.org
(2023-06-30). On Judge Napolitano's 'War and honesty: The debate on U.S. aid to Ukraine'. theduran.com
(2023-06-30). Public Pension Funds Have Lost Billions on Their Fossil Fuel Investments: New Analysis. desmog.com
(2023-06-30). Health Care Discrimination Rampant — Still. laprogressive.com
(2023-06-30). Alito's Theory of Ethics and Living Well. progressive.org Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito was quick to put his own spin on the recent ProPublica story about his unethical behavior—so quick, in fact, that he began his spinning
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(2023-06-30). Supreme Court turns back clock of progress, guts affirmative action. peoplesworld.org 
COURT UPDATE AT PRESS TIME: The Supreme Court rulings essentially eliminating the progress made over the past century in America are coming so fast and furious that it is difficult to keep up with them. Since the story below was completed early this morning the Court ruled in favor of an evangelical Christian web designer …
(2023-06-30). Why the Connecticut Baby Bond Program Is Bad. peoplespolicyproject.org The Connecticut baby bond In Connecticut, the way the program works is that the state Treasurer establishes a new fund that is invested at the Treasurer's discretion, most like…
(2023-06-30). LA hotel, hospitality workers prepare for strike with airport sit-in. peoplesworld.org 
LOS ANGELES—Next week, thousands of hotel and hospitality workers could go on strike in Los Angeles and Orange County, and the Phoenix metropolitan area. And they prepared for the possibility with a peaceful sit-in of civil disobedience at the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). The forced strike by members of Unite Here Local 11 is …
(2023-06-30). Titanic submarine billionaires get massive global rescue effort; refugees left to drown. peoplesworld.org 
Recent weeks saw two terrible tragedies at sea. In one, five explorers died when the Titan submersible imploded in the North Atlantic. In the other, over 600 refugees—most of them women and children—drowned in the Mediterranean Sea when their fishing trawler sank. Both voyages ended in a heartbreaking loss of life. But there were vast differences between …
(2023-06-30). Trump would execute drug users — China rehabilitates them. workers.org 
In true demagogue fashion, in May 2023 Donald Trump demanded a ramping-up of the so-called "War on Drugs." In Manchester, New Hampshire — where opioid deaths have spiked — Trump declared that "the only way" — in his world — to deal with the question of drugs was to execute . . . |
(2023-06-30). One Question: How Can Progressives Respond to Anti-LGBTQ+ Legislation? progressive.org A panel of experts weighs in.
(2023-06-30). EARN IT Still Ignores Privacy, Censorship Concerns. projectcensored.org By Shealeigh Voitl and avram anderson Dangerous pieces of legislation have been introduced at the federal and state levels under the guise of protecting children online from exploitation and other…
(2023-06-30). Canadian wildfire smoke disproportionately harms Black and poor people. peoplesworld.org 
Smoke drifting across the United States from Canada's wildfires is hitting the poor and minority communities the hardest, authorities said this week. Poor communities are already more likely to live near polluting plants and have higher rates of asthma. The situation for these communities is now worsening as large swathes of the U.S., from Minnesota …
(2023-06-30). Work Won't Love You Back: Every Drag Performer Is an Organizer. progressive.org Attempts to ban drag are unique in that proponents are not only attacking a form of expression—drag is also a job.
(2023-06-30). Palestinian man demonstrates alone outside the Swedish Consulate. youtube.com
(2023-06-30). Emmanuel Macron at Elton John concert as protests and riots spread across his country. youtube.com
(2023-06-30). Zelensky invites 20-year-old climate activist Greta Thunberg. youtube.com
(2023-06-30). 667 People Arrested in Anti-Police Protests in France. telesurenglish.net At least 667 people, mostly young people between 14 and 18 years old, were arrested in the third consecutive night of unrest in France, with scenes of chaos and looting in several cities following the death of a 17-year-old teenager Nahel at the hands of police on Tuesday. | Related: | A large police contingent in Lille, in the north of France, where three nights of violence have left municipal town…
(2023-06-30). Argentina Enables Deposits in Yuan for Local Bank Accounts. telesurenglish.net The Central Bank of Argentina announced that it will allow financial entities to use the Chinese yuan as a currency to capture deposits from individuals and legal entities. | RELATED: | According to a statement released Thursday, financial entities will be able to open checking and savings accounts denominated in the Chinese currency. | The central bank indicated that "the measure is complementary to the decision of the National Securities Commission…
(2023-06-30). Bahamian Government To Pay Millions Of Dollars To Landowners. telesurenglish.net The Bahamas government will pay about $10 million to people whose land has been usurped for public use, Attorney General Ryan Pinder has said. | Related: | Pinder told the Senate that the Phillip Davis administration would immediately pay the money to "scores" of Bahamians and that successive administrations have failed to compensate landowners for decades. | "As my colleagues will know and as I have said here, Senator Rahmin…
(2023-06-30). Bolivia To Process Lithium With Russian and Chinese Companies. telesurenglish.net On Thursday, Bolivian President Luis Arce signed agreements with China's Citic Guoan and Russia's Uranium One Group for the application of their Direct Lithium Extraction (DLE) technologies in two salt flats, with a total investment of US$1.4 billion. | RELATED: | These agreements add to the one signed in January with the Chinese consortium CATL BRUNP & CMOC (CBC). President Arce pointed out that Bolivia has signed deals…
(2023-06-30). Bolsonaro is Out of Brazilian Politics for 8 Years. telesurenglish.net On Friday, with the vote of Judge Carmen Antunes, the Superior Electoral Court (TSE) achieved a majority to strip former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro of all political rights for eight years. He was found guilty of abuse of power during his administration (2019-2023). | RELATED: | "I want to state that I fully support Judge Benedito Goncalves," Antunes said at the beginning of her vote reading, which adds to the o…
(2023-06-30). California Legislature to Analyze Slavery Reparations Plan. telesurenglish.net On Thursday, California's Black reparations task force presented their final report to state lawmakers, moving their efforts to compensate descendants of slaves to the next step. | RELATED: | The task force spent two years on the over 1,100-page report, proposing more than 100 recommendations to repair the harm done to the state's African American population. | Their recommendations included giving direct cash payments and impleme…
(2023-06-30). Cambodian PM Calls for Peace and Stability Ahead of Election. telesurenglish.net On Friday, Samdech Techo Hun Sen, the Prime Minister of Cambodia, called for people to join him in safeguarding peace and political stability in the upcoming general election in the Southeast Asian nation next month. | Related: | "Peace and political stability not only provide happiness to our people, but also attract foreign investors to help develop our country," Hun Sen said in a speech during a get-together with thousands of factory worke…
(2023-06-30). Cinema and Filmmaking in Africa. telesurenglish.net
(2023-06-30). Colombia and Venezuela Install Neighbor Integration Commission. telesurenglish.net The Colombian Foreign Minister, Alvaro Leyva, and his Venezuelan counterpart, Yván Gil, installed on Friday in Bogota the Commission for Good Neighborliness and Integration, as a further step in the reestablishment of relations between the two countries. | RELATED: | The act took place at the San Carlos Palace, headquarters of the Colombian Foreign Ministry. The commission will be in charge of addressing "issues…
(2023-06-30). Ethiopia Submits Application to Join BRICS. telesurenglish.net The Ethiopian Foreign Ministry reported that the African country has submitted a formal application to join the BRICS group of emerging economies. | RELATED: | Ethiopian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Meles Alem said in statements to local media, "We have applied for membership, and we are expecting a positive response." | The country is a founding member of numerous global organizations such as "the United Nations, th…
(2023-06-30). Honduras: Military Police Enter Two Maximum Security Prisons. telesurenglish.net On Thursday, the Military Police (PMOP) simultaneously intervened in two maximum security prisons as part of the "Faith and Hope" operation launched by President Xiomara Castro on Monday. | RELATED: | The intervention took place at the Ilama prison in the department of Santa Barbara and the El Porvenir prison in Francisco Morazan. | Thousands of military police officers are seeking to restore "governance, order, control, an…
(2023-06-30). Latin American Leaders Reject Zelenski at EU-CELAC Meeting. telesurenglish.net Ukrainian President Volodimir Zelensky will not participate in the summit between the European Union (EU) and Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) to be held in July in Brussels. | RELATED: | Although Spanish President Pedro Sanchez invited the Ukrainian president to be at that high-level event, some Latin American leaders opposed his presence. | "He invited me but some Latin American leaders blocked the invitation," Zelensky sai…
(2023-06-30). Moscow Warns of New Western Colonialism Threatening Africa. telesurenglish.net Gennady Gatilov, Russia's permanent representative to the United Nations in Geneva said that the West is exploiting African countries through neo-colonialism to achieve gains, which poses a threat to the continent. | RELATED: | "Unfortunately, the African continent still faces many challenges and threats," he said during a reception on organizing the second Russian African forum to be held next July 26-29. | He added that…
(2023-06-30). New Zealand: Plastic Produce Bags Banned From July 1. telesurenglish.net Official statements show that New Zealand's major supermarkets have been preparing for the second phase of the national plastics ban starting from Saturday (July 1), which will see the phase-out of more single-use plastics. | Related: | According to the Ministry for Environment, this round of the national ban targets single-use and hard-to-recycle items, is expected to stop 150 million produce bags from ending up…
(2023-06-30). Petro Decrees Economic and Social Emergency in La Guajira. telesurenglish.net On Thursday, the Colombian President Gustavo Petro decreed a state of economic and social emergency in La Guajira, a department located in the northern part of the country that has been devastated by drought. | RELATED: | "It is absolutely necessary to declare the economic and social emergency because a public calamity is looming. All climate models are warning us about an impending drought that has never been seen b…
(2023-06-30). Ramaphosa Speaks at the Southern African Customs Union Summit. telesurenglish.net On Thursday, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa made a speech at the 8th Southern African Customs Union (SACU) summit in the Kingdom of Eswatini. | RELATED: | The President's working visit to the SACU Heads of State and Government Summit took place at the invitation of SACU's Chairman King Mswati III. | The South African leader noted that the SACU Strategic Plan, adopted in June 2022, is the founding document that…
(2023-06-30). Russia Sees No Reason to Prolong Brack Sea Grain Deal. telesurenglish.net On Friday, Russian Foreign Affairs Minister Sergei Lavrov said that the extension of the grain agreement, which allows the export of grain from Ukrainian ports on the Black Sea, no longer has a humanitarian but a commercial overtone. | RELATED: | "I don't see what arguments those who want to extend the validity of this Black Sea initiative have because the Ukrainian grain has long since turned into a commercial initiative…
(2023-06-30). Shooting at Moldovan Chisinau Airport, Two Dead. telesurenglish.net The Moldovan Interior Ministry reported on Friday the arrest of a gunman who shot dead two people at Moldova's main international airport in the capital Chisinau. | RELATED: | The perpetrator started the shooting after being denied entry into the country. He stole an arm from a Border Police employee. | According to Prime Minister Dorin Recea, the 43-year-old citizen of Tajikistan started the shooting when he was be…
(2023-06-30). TV BRICS to Organize a Global Media Tour in Russia. telesurenglish.net From July 2 to 11, the BRICS Media Association, TV BRICS International Media Network, and the Gorchakov Fund will organize the "BRICS Global Media Tour – Russian Edition," which is a visit for journalists from around the world to Russian media. | RELATED: | In Moscow and Kemerovo, visitors will be able to observe the work of their Russian colleagues and have exclusive access to visit and cover leading events on the in…
(2023-06-30). UNSC Renews Mandate of UN Disengagement Observer Force. telesurenglish.net On Thursday, the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) decided to renew the mandate of the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force (UNDOF) on the Golan Heights for six months, until Dec. 31. | RELATED: | The Security Council also requested UN Secretary Antonio Guterres to ensure that it has the required capacity and resources to fulfill its mandate in a safe manner. | Unanimously adopting Resolution 2689, the 15-member or…
(2023-06-30). US Delivery Truck Drivers' Nationwide Strike Imminent: The Hill. telesurenglish.net The Teamsters working for shipping giant UPS said a strike is "imminent" after walking away from the bargaining table, reported The Hill. | RELATED: | The UPS Teamsters said that it gave UPS a one-week notice on Tuesday to "act responsibly and exchange a stronger economic proposal" to more than 340,000 employees of the shipping company. The Teamsters demanded that UPS deliver its "last, best and final offer" to the…
(2023-06-30). Zimbabwe: More Than 3,000 Suspected Cholera Cases. telesurenglish.net On Thursday, a cabinet minister stated that suspected cholera cases in Zimbabwe have risen to 3,017, with 2,910 recoveries, 19 confirmed deaths and 52 suspected deaths. | Related: | In a press briefing, Monica Mutsvangwa, Information Publicity and Broadcasting Services Minister, stated that all provinces have reported cholera suspected cases. | According to Mutsvangwa, Manicaland Province has recorded the highest number at 1,251, followed by the capita…
(2023-06-30). Unauthorized Disclosure: Norman Solomon. thedissenter.org Subscribe to The Dissenter at the lowest tier and access all episodes of Rania Khalek and Kevin Gosztola's podcast "Unauthorized Disclosure"
(2023-06-30). Fighting for land and independence in Jujuy, Argentina. peoplesworld.org 
In Jujuy province, in Argentina's extreme Northeast, poor people's discontent, the provincial government's overreach, and popular resistance have combined to in a crisis that portends grief and struggle ahead. Setting the stage: free rein for local reactionaries to do as they wish, the oppression of Indigenous peoples, foreign plundering of natural resources, and a U.S. …
(2023-06-30). As millions across US and Canada continue to suffer the effects of wildfires, Chicago officials bury their heads in the smoke. wsws.org With days of some of the worst air quality worldwide, Chicago's Democratic leaders provided little warning and no meaningful protection against the dangerous pollution.
(2023-06-30). Canciller Lavrov afirma que Rusia salió fortalecida de reciente crisis interna. telesurtv.net El canciller ruso mantuvo una rueda de prensa en línea en la que ha abordado la agenda actual de las relaciones internacionales, que incluyó la operación militar en Ucrania.
(2023-06-30). Argentina apuesta por el yuán para gestionar deuda con FMI. telesurtv.net Datos del Instituto Nacional de Estadísticas y Censos (INDEC) apuntan a que la economía del país sudamericano enfrenta una inflación mayor al 110 por ciento y un índice de pobreza del 40 por ciento.
(2023-06-30). Development strategies are assessed in Santiago de Cuba (+Photos). plenglish.com 
Santiago de Cuba, Jun 30 (Prensa Latina) President Miguel Díaz-Canel verified the performance of strategic programs for development in the framework of a government visit to the eastern province of Santiago de Cuba.
(2023-06-30). Development strategies are assessed in Santiago de Cuba. plenglish.com Santiago de Cuba, Jun 30 (Prensa Latina) President Miguel Díaz-Canel verified the performance of strategic programs for development in the framework of a government visit to the eastern province of Santiago de Cuba.