(2021-06-19). [Editorial] Protecting refugees during the COVID-19 pandemic. thelancet.com This World Refugee Day, June 20, coincides with 70 years of the 1951 Refugee Convention, a multilateral treaty that shaped the standards that provide the bedrock of international protection for refugees against discrimination and violation of their human rights. The COVID-19 pandemic has weighed heavily on the 26 ∑3 million refugees worldwide today. International guidelines and national programmes to curb transmission have not always considered the needs of refugees living in densely populated shelters without water and sanitation facilities.
(2021-06-18). To Address Inequality and Global Poverty, We Must Cancel Debt. zcomm.org In the present day, the socialist project must be feminist, ecologist, anti-capitalist, anti-racist, internationalist and self-governing…
(2021-06-18). That Little Power Elite Moment is Already Over. counterpunch.org Concerns over the white-supremacist neofascism of the Republican Party were overblown, a "Marxist" told me last January, because Trump had never won the allegiance of all but a small fraction of the nation's corporate and financial ruling class. Had I not read the latest Noam Chomsky interview, the "Marxist" said, in which Chomsky expressed what
(2021-06-18). Solidarity with Palestine at Port of Seattle. workers.org 
Seattle In response to the U.S.-backed Israeli bombing of Gaza and the ongoing dispossession of people in Jerusalem's Sheikh Jarrah neighborhood and across Palestine, Palestian unions have called for global labor solidarity to disrupt apartheid Israel's trade. Global uproar against the Israeli regime's war, occupation and acts of terror and . . . |
(2021-06-18). Separate but unequal: Israel, Palestine, and the reality of apartheid. peoplesworld.org 
The facts are undeniable. In response to Israel's brutal treatment of Palestinians fighting to prevent evictions from their homes in East Jerusalem, Hamas, a spin-off from the Muslim Brotherhood, began firing short-range missiles manufactured from scrap metal into Israel. Within a few days, powerful American-made missile launchers, guided by the most sophisticated technology, began bombarding …
(2021-06-18). Selected Articles: The Campaign Against Ivermectin: WHO's Chief Scientist Served with Legal Notice for Disinformation and Suppression of Evidence. globalresearch.ca 
By War against the Soviet Union was what Hitler had wanted from the beginning. He had already made this very …
(2021-06-18). Our World is Not For Sale! indybay.org People's Global Action (PGA) was organized in a decentralized way by movements from all parts of the world. But we had no staff and no fixed funding. Everything was through crowdfunding. People were inspired by what PGA stood for, which was, first, the rejection of capitalism. Later, at the second conference in India in 1999, the rejection of all kinds of domination was added, including sexism, racism, and so on.
(2021-06-18). Mayo Clinic Q&A podcast: Why discussing racism with children matters. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Children are always watching and learning behaviors from those around them, and parents are usually a child's first role model. But when it comes to discussing racism with children, parents and caregivers may wonder how to begin the conversation about race and bias, and what is age-appropriate to discuss with their children. The American Academy …
(2021-06-18). Israeli Explosive Device Injured Two Syrian Soldiers In Al-Quneitra. southfront.org 
File image. | On June 18, an explosive device blast injured two Syrian Arab Army (SAA) soldiers in al-Quneitra near the separation line with the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights. | The device was planted inside an observation post of the SAA located near the remains of al-Quneitra's old hospital, which was destroyed by the Israeli military during the war of 1973. When the soldiers entered…
(2021-06-18). To End Racial Capitalism, We Will Need to Take On the Institution of Policing. truthout.org 
The words "I can't breathe" were not only uttered by Eric Garner and George Floyd as they were murdered by police. They were also uttered by Policing in the United States is a force of racist violence that is entangled at the core of the capitalist sy…
(2021-06-18). Affordable Care Act Survives Right-Wing Attack in Supreme Court. truthout.org 
In a long-awaited decision, the Supreme Court rejected a right-wing challenge to the Affordable Care Act (ACA) in The 7-2 opinion, written by Stephen Breyer, held that the plaintiffs did not have standing to contest the constitutionality of the ACA. Thus, since they could not demonstrate that they had been h…
(2021-06-18). On Trumpism and Netanyahu-ism: How Benjamin Netanyahu Won America and Lost Israel. counterpunch.org Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, is as much American as he is Israeli. While other Israeli leaders have made their strong relationship with Washington a cornerstone in their politics, Netanyahu's political style was essentially American from the start. Netanyahu spent many of his formative years in the United States. He lived in Philadelphia as a
(2021-06-18). Israel-Palestine: a New Chapter Begins. counterpunch.org I have the impression of being in the film Back to the Future, and to relive all the battles lost by the Palestinians and their allies amongst the anti-annexationist Israeli Left. Consider, for example, the colonisation of the Sheikh Jarrah quarter in East Jerusalem, back in the news. I filmed the arrival of the first
(2021-06-18). 6/15/21 Israel Bombs Gaza, Palestine Breaking Cease Fire. indybay.org The 4th largest military in the world thanks to US taxpayers giving $4 billion a year above the table to the American military base, apartheid settler colony known as Israel is at this moment bombing the open air prison known as Gaza, a part of Palestine, which population of 1.7 million is 45% children, and has no military and no air raid shelters. See twitter.com/hashtag/FreePalestine?src=ha… | twitter.com/hashtag/SaveGaza?src=hashtag……
(2021-06-18). Saturday 6/19: The Tide is Shifting: Palestine Advocacy in 2021. indybay.org Webinar…
(2021-06-18). On Israel's Colonial Occupation of Palestine. zcomm.org The Final Solution Without End…
(2021-06-18). Amazon's "The Boys:" The Superhero as Cypher for the Times. counterpunch.org Our superheroes have always reflected the spirit of the times. Superman first appeared in the 1930s, its creators were the children of Jewish immigrants, and by the time of the Second World War, the Caped-Kryptonian was an avid anti-fascist, battling Nazi sympathisers and even going as far as to throttle Adolf Hitler himself. In the 1960s, the
(2021-06-18). Supreme court sides with giant corporations Nestle and Cargill saying they cannot be sued in child-labor case. nationofchange.org "We're celebrating 'the end of slavery' but American companies are still profiting off of slave labor."
(2021-06-18). 'Dangerous Precedent': US High Court Sides With Corporate Giants Nestle and Cargill in Child Slavery Case. popularresistance.org Human rights advocates Thursday denounced a Supreme Court decision in favor of the U.S. corporate giants Nestlé USA and Cargill, which were sued more than a decade ago by six men who say the two companies were complicit in child trafficking and profited when the men were enslaved on cocoa farms as children.
(2021-06-18). South Carolina Supreme Court delays executions as state forms a firing squad. wsws.org The court has delayed two upcoming executions so the inmates can "choose" between the electric chair or a firing squad.
(2021-06-18). The Real Danger of Israel's New Government. zcomm.org Some in Washington may be so glad to be rid of Netanyahu that they'll welcome his even more hardline successor…
(2021-06-18). 5 ways to push antisemites and the Alt-Right out of the Palestinian solidarity movement. juancole.com By Shane Burley | — With support for Palestinian freedom hitting a new level, intentional strategies are needed to stop white nationalists looking to hijack the movement. ( Waging Nonviolence ) — As Israel resumes its bombing of Gaza, and settlers attack Palestinians on both sides of the Green Line — the boundary between what …
(2021-06-18). Smashed Houses, Crushed Orchards: a Trail of Unrestrained Malice. counterpunch.org Residents of Sheikh Jarrah's resistance to eviction by Israeli Jews evolved into a military confrontation so lopsided, the Israeli bombardments against Gaza so terrifying, it drew widespread condemnation (the US government excepted). The Palestinian dead, injured and homeless are still being tabulated, while eviction processes of Sheikh Jarrah's Arab inhabitants continue, even as we learn
(2021-06-18). How the Federal Government Crushed Racist Organizing. counterpunch.org According to data collected by the SPLC (Southern Poverty Law Center), white racist organizing in the U.S. saw a continued decline in 2020 from its peak in 2008, in the pit of the Great Recession. While unemployment skyrocketed due to pandemic shutdowns, the Federal response through the CARES Act prevented anything like the scale and
(2021-06-18). Dear PETA, Israel's Animal Rights Record is Anything but Praiseworthy. counterpunch.org Last Wednesday, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) praised Israel for being the first country to ban the sale of animal furs. Laws like these are obviously worthy of praise, however, in the case of Israel, any praise, especially regarding its ethics towards animals, is completely misled. Throughout Israel's short history, they have
(2021-06-18). What does the Museum of Modern Art have to do with Palestinian oppression? popularresistance.org The movement, which began in early April, is non-hierarchical and comprises a fluctuating network of working groups and other social justice organizations. While it seeks solidarity with the museum's employees, the movement is not composed of or affiliated with members of MoMA's staff — though at least one artist affiliated with the museum has canceled a program to support the strike.
(2021-06-18). Azerbaijan: NATO's outpost on the Caspian Sea. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Azerbaijan: NATO's outpost on the Caspian SeaRick Rozoff On June 17 the defense minister of Azerbaijan, Colonel General Zakir Hasanov, recently a "hero" of the Great Patriotic War against what is — or was — little more than a settlement, Nagorno-Karabakh, met with Raimonds Bergmanis, a member of the Latvian delegation to the NATO Parliamentary …
(2021-06-18). Lebanese trade unions observe day-long strike against worsening conditions for workers. peoplesdispatch.org The strike was called by the General Confederation of Lebanese Workers (CGTL), an umbrella body of trade unions in the country, and supported by some major political parties including the Free Patriotic Movement, Future Movement, and Amal…
(2021-06-18). Stalin and the Red Army in the Great Patriotic War. orinocotribune.com By Amr Abozeid — Jun 1, 2021 | At the outset of the German invasion of the Soviet Union Britain's chief of the Imperial General Staff declared that the Wehrmacht would cut through the Soviet forces "like a warm knife through butter."
(2021-06-18). Friday 6/18: A Black Lens on Palestinian Liberation. indybay.org Online…
(2021-06-18). Saturday 6/19: Remember, Renew, Restore: Voter Rights Actions & Remember Freedom Summer Murders (Day 1). indybay.org Virtual commemoration and online voting rights training…
(2021-06-18). Palestinians stage extensive demos at Al-Aqsa Mosque. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 18 (MNA) — Violent clashes broke out between Palestinians and Zionist regime forces following the large-scale demonstrations of Palestinians in Al-Aqsa Mosque.
(2021-06-18). Zionist forces raid West Bank, detain dozens of Palestinians. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 18 (MNA) — Zionist regime's forces launched a large-scale attack in various parts of the West Bank and detained scores of Palestinians in the occupied lands and territories.
(2021-06-18). Nazi Germany Set to Invade Russia, Analysing Hitler's Access to Oil Sources. globalresearch.ca Visit and follow us on Instagram at @
(2021-06-18). Republicans Tried to Kill the ACA—Instead It Got Stronger. thenation.com Republicans Tried to Kill the ACA—Instead It Got Stronger…
(2021-06-18). Republicans Tried to Kill the ACA—but It Got Stronger. thenation.com Republicans Tried to Kill the ACA—but It Got Stronger…
(2021-06-17). Have 'Human Shields' Accusations Become an Excuse for War Crimes? progressive.org There is a growing realization that U.S. support for Israel is hampering U.S. diplomacy.
(2021-06-17). Israel on the Defensive: Congressmen Demonstrate Their True Allegiance. strategic-culture.org Ilhan Omar was right on all points, but still she had to surrender to the force majeure of Israel and its host of allies in the U.S. Congress. | It is interesting to observe that the many atrocities carried out by Israel and its surrogates in Lebanon and Palestine through the years, which have killed thousands of civilians, have not aroused the ire that is being witnessed as a result of the recent attack on Gaza, which killed less than 300. That many of the dead were children and infrastructure in the already devastated Strip was deliberately targeted explains part of the anger, but there is something more fundam…
(2021-06-17). Webinar event: Struggles on the Ground Against White Supremacy. peoplesworld.org 
Grassroots Organizing: The New Poor People's Campaign and Showing Up for Racial Justice A webinar organized by the Online University of the Left (OUL) and People's World Wednesday, June 30, 2021 7: 30-8: 30 pm EST Register here. Progressives everywhere are concerned about the spread of white supremacy and neo-fascist movements linked emotionally to former president Donald …
(2021-06-17). Irish writer Colum McCann's novel 'Apeirogon' addresses Israeli/Palestinian dilemma. peoplesworld.org 
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(2021-06-17). Palestinian youth defiant despite retaliation, mass arrests. workers.org 
Hundreds of Palestinians have been arrested in retaliation for the May 2021 uprising across Palestine, including prominent twin activists Muna and Muhammed al-Kurd. Now 23, they have have documented Zionist aggression in Palestine since childhood. The two activists again showed the world the true face of the occupation with their . . . |
(2021-06-17). Republicans lose again: Supreme Court upholds Obamacare, 7 to 2. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—The Supreme Court has dismissed a challenge by red states to Obamacare, preserving health insurance coverage for many millions of Americans. Barely able to control his delight, White House Chief of Staff Ron Klain immediately tweeted: "It's still a Big F—ing Deal," referencing then-Vice President Biden's 2009 remarks when the Affordable Care Act was first …
(2021-06-17). Supreme Court Backs Catholic Foster Care Agency in LGBTQ Discrimination Case. truthout.org 
This morning the Supreme Court While it's crucial to consider the implications of this case — Fulton v. City of Philadelphia — for non-discrimination ru…
(2021-06-17). PDF of June 17 issue. workers.org 
Download the PDF. Two faces of imperialism G7/NATO: Diplomacy among thieves Venezuela, Cabo Verde, the case of Alex Saab Also: Reparations victory Harvard workers battle layoffs Colonial legacy: anti-LGBTQ+ laws Palestine & solidarity LUMA protest Editorial: ‚ÄÇCuts punish jobless GLOBAL: India, Greece, Honduras, France, 'African Lion,' Peru. Tear down the walls: . . . |
(2021-06-17). Al-Buraq Revolution: Legacy, Continuing Struggle and the Palestinian Prisoners' Movement. samidoun.net 
The following is a slightly updated version of the article originally published on 17 June 2017 by Samidoun Palestinian Prisoner Solidarity Network. The living legacy of Fouad Hijazi, Atta al-Zeer, Mohammed Jamjoum and the Buraq Revolution is deeply relevant today, especially as extremist Zionist forces engage in "flag marches" designed to declare full colonial control over all of Palestinian Jerusalem while chanting slogans like "Death to the Arabs." A very similar march sparked the uprising of 1929. The close ties between Zionism and British colonialism — which would eventually imprison 900 Palestinians an…
(2021-06-17). Member of Parliament in Finland Warns Government that They Are Guilty of Genocide for Misleading Public on COVID-19 Injections. globalresearch.ca Visit and follow us on Instagram at
(2021-06-17). Large Mural Painted on Closed Off Montgomery Street. indybay.org Demonstrations for Palestine Continue as Supporters Paint a | Street Mural in Front of the Israeli and Colombian Consulates…
(2021-06-17). Our World is Not For Sale! indybay.org People's Global Action (PGA) was organized in a decentralized way by movements from all parts of the world. But we had no staff and no fixed funding. Everything was through crowdfunding. People were inspired by what PGA stood for, which was, first, the rejection of capitalism. Later, at the second conference in India in 1999, the rejection of all kinds of domination was added, including sexism, racism, and so on.
(2021-06-17). Mayo Clinic Q&A podcast: Why discussing racism with children matters. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Children are always watching and learning behaviors from those around them, and parents are usually a child's first role model. But when it comes to discussing racism with children, parents and caregivers may wonder how to begin the conversation about race and bias, and what is age-appropriate to discuss with their children. The American Academy …
(2021-06-17). Texas Governor Signs Law to Stop Teachers from Talking about Racism. zcomm.org "The idea is to whitewash American history of any legacy of racism," said state Democratic Rep. James Talarico.