2022-09-26: News Headlines

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2022-09-26). Neo-Colonial Apologia, Imperialist Hypocrisy, & the Chauvinism Driving Pro-NATO Liberals. libya360.wordpress.com Rainer Shea None are more hypocritical than the Americans who say that Russia is waging an imperialist war. The same goes for when they say China is carrying out a colonial genocide, or when they say the DPRK violates its people's human rights, or when they say Cuba is anti-democratic. The biggest of these projections…

Fight Back (2022-09-26). Red Theory: The party of a new type. fightbacknews.org In order to have a successful revolution that can overthrow the capitalist ruling class, put the working class into power, and build socialism, we need to be organized in the way that is best suited to that task. The great leader of the Bolshevik revolution, V.I. Lenin, took up this question of Marxist revolutionary organization in 1902 in his book, What is to be Done? In this book, Lenin for the first time gives us the theory of the "Party of a new type." | In this early period of the revolutionary movement in Russia, much like in the U.S. today, there were many groups and organizations contending for leadershi…

____ (2022-09-26). All delegates to 20th CPC National Congress elected. ecns.cn A total of 2,296 delegates were elected to attend the upcoming 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC), according to an official statement released Sunday.

____ (2022-09-26). China publishes world's first stem cell related international standard. ecns.cn China spearheaded and published the world's first international standard on stem cell research on Saturday, signaling that the country has become a globally recognized front-runner in this cutting-edge field that may revolutionize medicine, experts said.

WSWS (2022-09-26). Striking health care workers in Germany: "Privatization was a big mistake!" wsws.org A 24-hour warning strike Tuesday at the University Hospital of Giessen and Marburg (UKGM) has once again exposed the disastrous working conditions in Germany's nursing profession.

Staff (2022-09-26). Sacred Defense; potent symbol of Iranians' unity. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Sep. 26 (MNA) — Despite the wholehearted support that many countries offered to the Ba'athist regime of Iraq in the imposed war against Iran, Iranians were able to be victorious and manifested their unity and solidarity in the world.

Infobrics (2022-09-26). West may be trying to make color revolution in Tehran. infobrics.org This situation worsens global tensions at this time of international security crisis.

WSWS (2022-09-26). How the rail unions plan to ram through their sellout contracts. wsws.org The unions would no have hope of passing the deal in a free, democratically-run vote. This is why they have no intention of conducting one. This underscores the need for the rank-and-file to organize themselves to take control over the entire process.

Labor Video Project (2022-09-26). SF Chronicle No Silence On Assange! indybay.org

____ (2022-09-26). Chinese FM attends general debate of 77th session of UNGA, delivers speech. ecns.cn Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Saturday called on the international community to make every effort for peace and development, and shoulder the responsibility for solidarity and progress.

Leon Kunstenaar (2022-09-26). Oakland Youths Join Global Climate Strike Protests. indybay.org Youth vs Acopalypse Says "No to Coal in Oakland" in rally and march.

WSWS (2022-09-26). "We're on the same page as Will": Detroit autoworkers back Will Lehman for UAW president. wsws.org Workers at the Stellantis Mack Avenue plant in Detroit say there is great interest in the campaign of Mack Trucks worker Will Lehman in his campaign for UAW president.

Marie Flood (2022-09-26). We need to talk about gas. greenleft.org.au Marie Flood, a member of the Sydney Knitting Nannas and Friends, gave this speech at a Sydney climate protest alongside First Nations activists, unionists and high school activists speaking out for real action on the climate.

Ramon du Houx (2022-09-26). Beyond Oil & Gas Alliance urged to deliver on real climate leadership during Climate Week. indybay.org During Climate Week NYC, after a high level event organized by the Beyond Oil and Gas Alliance on the margins of the UN General Assembly in New York, civil society organizations launch a position paper urging the coalition and its members to deliver on commitments to promote a global phase out of oil and gas production, and turn aspirations into bold and ambitious climate action in line with equity, justice, and science. While CA had major laws passed this session, worldwide BOGA should do more to make the change we need to save the planet.

Climatize (2022-09-26). Friday 9/30: Climatize Equity Summit. indybay.org 612 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz…

WSWS (2022-09-26). The UAW presidential debate: A rank-and-file socialist confronts the apparatus. wsws.org The debate revealed two irreconcilable positions. Lehman advanced a program of abolishing the UAW apparatus, which he called "a subdivision of the companies," and transferring power to the workers on the shop floor. All the other candidates who spoke represented and defended this apparatus.

Staff (2022-09-26). IRGC pounds terrorists' positions in N Iraq. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Sep. 25 (MNA) — News sources announced Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC)'s artillery and drone attacks on the positions of terrorist groups in northern Iraq.

Staff (2022-09-26). Iran to add another vessel to its navy fleet. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Sep. 26 (MNA) — The Commander of Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy has said Iran will add another vessel to its navy fleet in the near future.

Wood Street Comrades (2022-09-26). Wood Street Community Faces Eviction. indybay.org In light of serial evictions, a self-organized community of unhoused and advocates at Wood Street in West Oakland have presented an elegant plan to build a tiny home community and resource center, however the City of Oakland and Caltrans have fallen short on collaborating or providing access to real resources.

Niko Leka (2022-09-26). Rank-and-file ticket contests NSW nurses and midwives union election. greenleft.org.au The New South Wales Nurses and Midwives Association will have its first openly contested leadership election since 2003 in October. Niko Leka reports.

WSWS (2022-09-26). BP refinery in Ohio, where two workers were killed, has long record of safety violations. wsws.org There are many questions that must be investigated regarding the September 20 fire that killed Ben and Max Morrissey last Tuesday at the BP Husky refinery in Oregon, Ohio.

Staff (2022-09-26). Unión Eléctrica pronostica una afectación de 573 MW en el horario pico. cubadebate.cu La Unión Eléctrica informa que a partir de las 08: 00 horas se estima comience la afectación con un máximo de 300 MW en el horario diurno, mientras que para la hora pico se prevé una disponibilidad de 2 347 MW y una demanda máxima de 2 850 MW, para un déficit de 503 MW, por lo que se pronostica una afectación de 573 MW.

Staff (2022-09-26). Matemática y poesía con las 15 provincias y la Isla de la Juventud, a lo RARJ. cubadebate.cu Con el riesgo de problemas en la participación, ya que la tormenta tropical Ian, tal vez como huracán, nos azote a partir del lunes en la noche, voy con la colaboración del amigo RARJ. Hay que poner en acción conocimientos, asociaciones creativas, algo de números; y, al final, acudir a la musa de la poesía para escribir una cuarteta.

Labor Video Project (2022-09-26). LA Protest Shuts Down FCMAT Meeting:Protesters Say Stop Closures, Charters/Privatization. indybay.org Community activists, kids and public education supporters protested at the LA meeting of FCMAT. They spoke out and shut it down when the FCMAT refused to provide answers.

TeleSUR (2022-09-25). Cuba Begins Referendum for Approval of New Family Code. telesurenglish.net On Sunday, 8.5 million Cubans are called to attend 24,000 polling stations to cast their vote in a referendum on the new Family Code. | RELATED: | This law regulates matters such as same-sex marriage, adoption by same-sex couples and the so-called "solidarity gestation." The referendum will be held from 07: 00 to 18: 00 local time. | Its final result will be published five days later and will be binding. The National Electoral Com…

TeleSUR (2022-09-25). Swiss Referendum Rejects Ban on Intensive Livestock Farming. telesurenglish.net On Sunday, the Swiss attended a referendum in which they were consulted on the prohibition of intensive livestock farming, which would have also vetoed the import of products from this type of unsustainable exploitation. | RELATED: | The ban initiative, which was raised by the Greens and part of the Swiss Socialist Party, was widely defeated today by 63 percent of the vote in 25 out of 26 cantons in the country. | The propo…

Eva Bartlett (2022-09-25). Ukrainian Army War Crimes Include Shelling of Ambulences, Firetrucks, and Rescue Workers in the Donbass Republics—Similar to Israelis and U.S. Backed Terrorists in Syria. globalresearch.ca

Contributing Writers (2022-09-25). Ukrainian Army War Crimes Include Shelling of Ambulances, Firetrucks, and Rescue Workers in the Donbass Republics—Similar to Israelis and U.S. Backed Terrorists in Syria/ By Eva Bartlett. marktaliano.net

_____ (2022-09-25). As Public Hospitals Crumble, French Health Workers Demand Action. popularresistance.org On September 22, Thursday, health workers and those working in associated sectors in France organized mobilizations and protests as part of a national day of action in different cities across the country. The protesters demanded increased salaries, more staff, improved and safe working conditions, job security, and sufficient funds and other resources for hospitals. The call for the mobilization was given by several groups in health sector, including the Association des MeÃÅdecins Urgentistes de France (AMUF), CGT SanteÃÅ Action Sociale, the CFE CGC SanteÃÅ-Social, Printemps…

Anonymous669 (2022-09-25). Russian Forces Foil Yet Another Ukrainian Drone Attack On Zaporozhye NPP. southfront.org Zaporozhie NPP | The Russian military has foiled yet another Ukrainian drone attack on the Zaporozhye nuclear power plant (NPP), official representative of the Russian Ministry of Defense, Lieutenant General Igor Konashenkov, announced on September 25. | Lt. Gen. Konashenkov said that Kiev forces attempt to target the plant with eight suicide drones. However, all of them were shot down."Attempts by the Armed Forces of Ukraine to strike at the territory of the [Zaporozhye] NPP with eight suicide drones were pr…

Dave DeCamp (2022-09-25). US Warns of 'Catastrophic Consequences' If Russia Uses Nukes. news.antiwar.com National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan on Sunday "If Russia crosses this line, there will be catastrophic consequences for Russia. The United States will respond decisively," Sullivan said on NBC's Meet the Press. | Sullivan didn't detail exactly what the US response would be, although his wording suggests that the US could carry out a nuclear strike on Russia, which could lead to…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2022-09-25). Kiev's NATO-Backed Terrorist Attack in Kherson Was a Strike Against Democracy & Journalism. libya360.wordpress.com Andrew Korybko No number of missiles will succeed in stopping the exercise of the locals' democratic rights as enshrined in the UN Charter nor in deterring world-class Russian journalists from reporting on this historic event. Kiev bombarded a hotel in the former Ukrainian city of Kherson with missiles on Sunday morning in what local authorities described as…

Orinoco Tribune 2 (2022-09-25). Why Nigerien Protesters Want French Army Out & Wave Russian Flags. orinocotribune.com By Ekaterina Blinova Sep 20, 2022 | Nigeriens took to the streets of the country's capital Niamey on September 18, with some of the protesters carrying Russian flags and placards saying "criminal French Army get out" and "The colonial army of Barkhane must go". | "The demonstration [on September 18] fits in a wider development and sentiment that has been brewing in recent years," explained Dr. Klaas van Walraven, a historian and political scientist at the University of Leiden who is currently working on the history of colonialism and de-colonization in French Equatorial Africa. | "Last year, the popul…

_____ (2022-09-25). The Israel Files: Wikileaks Docs Show Top Hollywood Producers Working with Israel To Defend Its War Crimes. popularresistance.org As Israel was launching a deadly assault on Gaza, killing thousands of civilians and displacing more than 100,000 people, many of America's top TV, music and film producers were organizing to protect the apartheid state's reputation from widespread international condemnation. | Together, the Sony Archive — a cache of emails published by Wikileaks — prove that influential entertainment magnates attempted to whitewash Israeli crimes and present the situation as defending itself from an impending "genocide", liaised with Israeli military and government officials in order to coordinate their message, atte…

WSWS (2022-09-25). Rail workers in Germany: "We face the same problems here as our colleagues in the US" wsws.org The World Socialist Web Site spoke with rail workers in Germany about the industrial struggle in the US where 100,000 railroaders are confronting the White House, billion-dollar rail companies and their trade unions.

Tom Valovic (2022-09-25). The Spoils of War: Why Boston is No Longer the "Athens of America" commondreams.org The military industrial complex in Massachusetts has continued to grow and prosper over recent years.

Fight Back (2022-09-25). Seattle teachers vote to ratify new contract. fightbacknews.org Seattle, WA – Educators voted to ratify a tentative agreement with Seattle Public Schools (SPS) on September 19, after a powerful five-day strike. The strike mobilized 90% of union members, supported by parents and students, to picket lines and rallies at their schools. The schools were shut down for five days. The Seattle Caucus of Rank-and-File Educators, known as SCORE, was one of the driving forces behind the strike and has grown in membership by 60% since the strike began. | Educators went on strike September 7 after the district tried to make cuts to special education and multilingual programs. These progra…

Staff (2022-09-25). 30 Palestinian prisoners launch hunger strike to #EndAdministrativeDetention. samidoun.net Thirty Palestinian prisoners jailed without charge or trial under Israeli "administrative detention" have launched a hunger strike on Sunday, 25 September to demand an end to the policy, which is currently jailing over 740 Palestinian prisoners under "secret evidence." The Palestinian prisoners announced their hunger strike under the slogan "Our Decision is Freedom", noting that …

TeleSUR (2022-09-25). Bolsonaro is Harshly Criticized in the 2nd Presidential Debate. telesurenglish.net On Saturday night, Brazilian viewers witnessed the second debate between six candidates who will compete for the presidency of Brazil in the elections to be held on Oct. 2. | RELATED: | In this event, however, the Workers' Party candidate Lula da Silva, who is leading all voting intentions polls with over 47 percent of preferences, was not present. | President Jair Bolsonaro and five other candidates with little c…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2022-09-25). What is Really Behind Iran's Unrest? libya360.wordpress.com The Western media is depicting unrest in Iran as "the people" demanding social justice and women's rights. In reality, it is part of a years-long effort by Washington to foment upheaval and regime change in Iran. Policy papers from 2009 detailed step-by-step how the US could overthrow the Iranian government and install an obedient client…

Fight Back (2022-09-25). Milwaukee Alliance confronts MPD at 'listening session'. fightbacknews.org Milwaukee, WI – On September 24, the Milwaukee Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression confronted the Milwaukee Police Department at the third of 15 community listening sessions. As with the first two sessions, the third had abysmal attendance. | There were only two community members attending, joined by activists of the Milwaukee Alliance. Most of the room was police officers in uniform, staffers and officials of Community Collaborative Commission (CCC), Fire and Police Commission (FPC), and Mayers Strategic Solutions, LLC. | Given that this session was held in the city's South Side, with significant C…

Staff (2022-09-25). Raúl Castro receives the Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia in Havana. en.cubadebate.cu Army General Raúl Castro Ruz received this Saturday the Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia, Samdech Techo Hun Sen, who is on an official visit to Cuba. In the fraternal exchange, both leaders referred to the historic relationship that both countries have maintained since 1960, the year in which diplomatic ties were established. The Cambodian Premier recalled his visit to Cuba in 1999, when he received the José Martí Order from the hands of the Historical Leader of the Cuban Revolution, Fidel Castro Ruz.

Richard S. Dunn (2022-09-25). Elizabeth II: Faithful Representative of Slavery, Genocide and British Imperialism. covertactionmagazine.com I wrote this piece under severe duress, duress from my own self. I wanted to ignore the whole issue, but my conscience would not allow it; I could not sit by and ignore buffoonery, white supremacy and bias from the corporate media and their spokespersons to go unchallenged. What was even more appalling was the …

Editor (2022-09-25). Is Communism Really Causing the Influx of Migrants to the Southern Border? scheerpost.com Nick Cruse of Revolutionary Blackout Network debates Robby Soave on the real cause of why citizens of Latin American countries are trying to cross the border.

Anonymous669 (2022-09-25). Al-Quds Brigade Destroy Militants' Bulldozer In Syria's Greater Idlib With ATGM (Video). southfront.org On September 25, the al-Quds Brigade, a Palestinian armed faction allied with the Syrian government, destroyed a bulldozer that was building fortifications for militants in the northwestern Syrian region of Greater Idlib. | The group's tank hunters targeted the bulldozer with an anti-tank guided missile (ATGM) while it was operating near the village of Blenta in the western Aleppo countryside. The strike destroyed the bulldozer, killing its driver. | Al-Quds Brigade maintains a large presence alo…

TeleSUR (2022-09-25). COVID-19 Vaccination of Children Under 5 Begins in Peru. telesurenglish.net This was announced by the Minsal last Wednesday after the arrival in the country of a first batch of 1.5 million pediatric vaccines from the Moderna laboratory. A second batch of 1 499 900 doses is expected to arrive on September 28. | RELATED: | The plan consists of immunizing 2 404 106 children under 5 years of age. The head of the General Directorate of Strategic Public Health Interventions, Alexis Holguin, said the process will b…

Staff (2022-09-25). Iraqi Army conducts airstrikes on ISIL positions in E Iraq. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Sep. 25 (MNA) — The fighters of the Iraqi army bombarded the headquarters of ISIL terrorists in Diyala province on Saturday evening.

Staff (2022-09-25). Unión Eléctrica pronostica una afectación de 508 MW en el pico nocturno. cubadebate.cu Para el horario pico, se pronostica la utilización de 208 MW en motores diésel. Con este pronóstico, se estima para la hora pico una disponibilidad de 2 462 MW y una demanda máxima de 2 900 MW, para un déficit de 438 MW, por lo que de mantenerse las condiciones previstas se pronostica una afectación de 508 MW en este horario.

TeleSUR, JCM (2022-09-25). Ministros de Defensa de Venezuela y Colombia se reúnen en la frontera. telesurtv.net Ambos ministros abordarán temas relacionados con la apertura de la frontera.

TeleSUR (2022-09-25). Lula Calls for Fighting Abstention to Avoid a 'Trump Effect'. telesurenglish.net During a meeting in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday, the Workers' Pary presidential candidate Lula da Silva asked Brazilians to go to the polls on Oct. 2 to avoid "the Trump effect", which allowed Republicans to win the 2016 election in the United States. | RELATED: | Lula recalled that Robert de Niro referred in derogatory terms to Donald Trump. In his reply to the harsh criticism, however, the Republican candidate remi…

Staff (2022-09-25). Raúl Castro recibe en La Habana a primer ministro del Reino de Cambodia. cubadebate.cu El primer ministro del Reino de Cambodia, Samdech Techo Hun Sen, rememoró su visita a Cuba en 1999, momento en que recibió la Orden José Martí de manos del Líder Histórico de la Revolución Cubana, Fidel Castro Ruz. Asimismo, destacó la colaboración médica como un pilar en las relaciones desarrolladas a través de los años.

Staff (2022-09-25). Consejo funerario para aprendices de capitalismo. cubadebate.cu La propiedad privada no creó al Capitalismo. Este último la perpetúa y la hace "sacrosanta". Quien creó la propiedad privada fue el egoísmo humano. La corrupción, el burocratismo, la discriminación, la desigualdad, la injusticia social y la explotación humana y ambiental, no son creaciones comunistas. El pecado original del Socialismo fue reproducir esos vicios que lo matan.

Benjamin Norton (2022-09-24). 'War on drugs has failed': At UN, Colombia condemns 'addiction to money and oil'. multipolarista.com Colombia's first ever left-wing President Gustavo Petro delivered a historic UN speech declaring, "The war on drugs has failed." He warned capitalism is destroying the environment, with its "addiction to money and oil," and called for debt relief for the Global South.

JANET (2022-09-24). Dramatic U-turn/U.S. recognizes Alex Saab as Special Envoy of Venezuela. iacenter.org By William Camacaro September 22, 2022 This article was first published by Orinoco Tribune. William Camacaro is a Venezuelan-American, National Co-Coordinator in the Alliance for Global Justice and was a co-founder of the Bolivarian Circle of New York "Alberto Lovera" and Senior Analyst for the Council on Hemispheric Affairs (COHA). After more than two years questioning Venezuelan Alex Saab's diplomatic status, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has now conceded that he is a special envoy. The dramatic U-turn was made in a filing before Judge Robert Scola on Tuesday, Sept. 13, in a hearing that was held regardi…

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