(2023-02-16). Biden Refers To Wes Moore As 'Boy' In Speech, Right-Wing Media Pounces. newsone.com 
Joe Biden referred to Maryland Gov. Wes Moore as "boy" in a speech, prompting right-wing media to present that as proof of the president's racism. It was Biden's latest in an ongoing series of racial gaffes.
(2023-02-16). Decades of Racial Bias Preceded College Board's AP Black History Course Changes. truthout.org For weeks, prominent scholars and educators, including Ta-Nehisi Coates, Kimberlé Crenshaw and David J. Johns, have called out the College Board for removing contemporary topics and scholarship in Black history from the new Advanced Placement (AP) African American History course being piloted across 60 U.S. schools. Some of these revisions — regarding topics like Black Lives Matter… |
(2023-02-16). D.C. Police Colluded With Proud Boys Leader Before Arresting Enrique Tarrio. newsone.com 
(2023-02-16). Biden Refers To Wes Moore As 'Boy' In Speech, Right-Wing Media Pounces. newsone.com Joe Biden referred to Maryland Gov. Wes Moore as "boy" in a speech, prompting right-wing media to present that as proof of the president's racism. It was Biden's latest in an ongoing series of racial gaffes.
(2023-02-16). Decades of Racial Bias Preceded College Board's AP Black History Course Changes. truthout.org For weeks, prominent scholars and educators, including Ta-Nehisi Coates, Kimberlé Crenshaw and David J. Johns, have called out the College Board for removing contemporary topics and scholarship in Black history from the new Advanced Placement (AP) African American History course being piloted across 60 U.S. schools. Some of these revisions — regarding topics like Black Lives Matter… |
(2023-02-16). D.C. Police Colluded With Proud Boys Leader Before Arresting Enrique Tarrio. newsone.com
(2023-02-16). Officer Often Fed Information to Proud Boys Leader Enrique Tarrio. latinorebels.com A police officer frequently provided Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio with internal information about law enforcement operations in the weeks before other members of his far-right extremist group stormed the U.S. Capitol, according to messages shown Wednesday at the trial of Tarrio and four associates.
(2023-02-17). The coup from above and The Decline of Civilization. indybay.org Ignazio Silone (14), an important theorist of Italian fascism is reported to have said: "When fascism returns, it will not say: 'I am fascism' No, it will say: 'I am anti-fascism'." And I say: we are on the threshold of an internationalized super-fascism, which merely uses new, more perfidious and, above all, more complex methods than the traditional one. | The traditional one was based on nationalist-racist-ethnic ideologemes and came to power through the terror of street and hall battle shock troops of fascist militias.
(2023-02-16). In Video: "There Is No Nazism In Ukraine" southfront.org
(2023-02-16). Kiev regime escalating crimes against Ukrainians. infobrics.org There are now reports and video evidence that even Ukrainian women, refugees, disabled people, including amputees and the visually impaired are also increasingly being forced into the ranks of the Neo-Nazi junta forces.
(2023-02-16). Russian Drones Continue To Hunt Down Ukraine's New M109 Howitzers (Videos). southfront.org 
MOSCOW REGION, RUSSIA — JUNE 25, 2019: A ZALA Lancet-3 attack drone developed by Kalashnikov Concern on display at the Army 2019 International Military Technical Forum at Patriot Park. Marina Lystseva/TASS | The Russian military continues to hunt down Kiev forces' new M109 self-propelled 155 mm howitzers with loitering munitions. | On February 14 and 15, videos documenting strikes on two Ukrainian M109 howitzers in the special military zone surfaced online. The first howitzer was targeted with a…
(2023-02-17). The Long Journey Home: Peabody Coal removed 341 Navajo and Hopi from their burial places. indybay.org BLACK MESA, Arizona — Peabody Coal removed 341 Navajo and Hopi from their burial places for its coal mining, a tool of genocide, oppression and relocation. Southern Illinois University still has several million artifacts stolen from Black Mesa by Peabody Coal, some dating back 8,000 years.
(2023-02-16). Formerly Incarcerated People Seek Discrimination Protection as "Protected Class" truthout.org Bridgette Simpson said she was a bright-eyed and bushy tailed 23-year-old college graduate when she suddenly found herself living a nightmare. A judge had just ruled on her traffic ticket in New Jersey, when she was suddenly surrounded by a sea of cops. Her ex-fiancé had used her car for robberies in Georgia, and she was being arrested and extradited for accessory to armed robbery. |
(2023-02-16). 10 years of the Alternative for Germany: How the state, its political parties and the media promoted the far right. wsws.org Ten years after its founding on February 6, 2013, the far-right Alternative for Germany is today an integral part of official political life in Germany.
(2023-02-16). US College Board capitulates before Florida governor's attack on AP African American Studies curriculum. wsws.org The censorship of the AP African American Studies course in the state is part of a much broader attack by the far right on public education and democratic rights.
(2023-02-16). On Chris Hedges' unprincipled alliance with the political right. wsws.org The apologetic justification provided by Chris Lynn Hedges for sharing a platform with the right and even fascists in the fraudulent Feb 19 "Rage Against the War Machine" rally is hard to equal as an example of political disorientation, outright ignorance and self-deluding demagogy.
(2023-02-16). "Rage Against the War Machine" rally promotes alliance between the "left" and the extreme right. wsws.org The February 19 rally, organized by the Libertarian Party and the People's Party, is a reactionary political amalgam, including outright fascists, that has nothing to do with developing a genuine movement against imperialist war.
(2023-02-17). No, Mike Pompeo, God doesn't Want the Palestinians to be Ethnically Cleansed and Shot down like Dogs. juancole.com 
Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo gave a podcast interview in which he said that Israel has a "biblical right" to the Palestinian West Bank, to which he referred as "Judea and Samaria," and is not "an occupying nation." So reports Chris McGreal for The Guardian.. Pompeo defended the Trump …
(2023-02-17). Netanyahu's Six Lies in One Interview. juancole.com 
Dr Mustafa Fetouri @MFetouri ( Middle East Monitor ) — In his first major international interview since returning to power, Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke to CNN earlier this month. He demonstrated that he is still a prolific liar misleading the public very deliberately about various policy issues. One thing stood out throughout …
(2023-02-16). From the 'Groyper Wars' to 'America First': Nick Fuentes becomes a 'somebody'. thegrayzone.com Self-described Christian reactionary livestreamer Nick Fuentes led his "Groyper Army" into a war against the conservative movement's most prominent figures, including TPUSA's Charlie Kirk and podcaster Ben Shapiro. Fuentes blasted conservative rivals as too pro-gay, pro-immigrant, and pro-Israel to champion the ideals of "America First." Between 2020 and 2023, he hosted a rival "America First" conference (AFPAC) to compete with the annual CPAC confab of the conservative establishment. AFPAC's main achievement has been engulfing MAGA-aligned politicians in controversy. In 2022, …
(2023-02-16). Canada Must Act Against Israeli Settlement Expansion. globalresearch.ca
(2023-02-16). In East Jerusalem, resistance to occupation may lead to deportation, loss of Israeli citizenship for Arabs. peoplesdispatch.org According to a new law passed in the Knesset, Israeli citizens and residents of occupied East Jerusalem convicted of acts of "terrorism" will be stripped of their citizenship and deported. The law applies to only those receiving support from the Palestinian Authority implying that only Arab citizens of Israel come under its ambit…
(2023-02-16). Why Is Israel Struggling to Maintain a Coherent Position in Russia, Ukraine? dissidentvoice.org 
For a whole year, Israel has struggled in its attempts to articulate a clear and decisive position regarding the Russia-Ukraine war. The reason behind the seemingly confused Israeli position is that it stands to lose, regardless of the outcome. But is Israel a neutral party? Israel is home to a population of almost one million …
(2023-02-16). Active 'Neutrality': Why Is Israel Struggling to Maintain a Coherent Position in Russia, Ukraine? mintpressnews.com The future will further reveal Tel Aviv's role in the Russian-Ukraine war. However, what is quite clear for now is that Israel is no longer a neutral party, even if Tel Aviv continues to repeat such claims.
(2023-02-17). East Palestine, Ohio, residents demand answers after release of toxic chemicals: "You're telling us the air and water are safe. Why are we getting sick?" wsws.org Anger erupted at the town hall meeting Wednesday night as officials tried to downplay the dangers facing residents after the derailment of a Norfolk Southern train and the decision by the railroad to burn toxic chemicals contained in tanker cars.
(2023-02-17). Railroad workers confirm "nasty" toxic train "broke down" two days prior to crash in East Palestine, Ohio. wsws.org New details confirm that the February 3 crash could have been prevented had workers' warnings been heeded regarding profit-driven policies, such as Precision Scheduled Railroading.
(2023-02-16). Norfolk Southern Skips Public Meeting on Toxic Train Derailment in Ohio. truthout.org Hundreds of residents of East Palestine, Ohio, packed into their first town hall meeting Wednesday night after a train carrying hazardous materials derailed and a "controlled" burn sent a mushroom cloud of toxic chemicals into the air. Many said they distrusted the train operator Norfolk Southern and their elected officials, who told residents the air and water were safe last Wednesday. |
(2023-02-16). Ohio, Pennsylvania Senators Demand Federal Action Over Toxic Train Derailment. scheerpost.com 
In letters to the EPA and NTSB, the lawmakers expressed concern about the safety of East Palestine residents, given the release of hazardous materials, as well as efforts to prevent future derailments.
(2023-02-16). Daily Round-up | Rights groups sue Peru's president for protesters' killings & other stories. peoplesdispatch.org In this episode, we bring you stories of Colombians marching in support of President Gustavo Petro's government, Palestinian prisoners launching a civil disobedience movement, Amnesty criticizing a British firm for its role in evictions in Kashmir, and the US and Papua New Guinea in talks over a defense agreement…
(2023-02-16). CovertAction Bulletin: On the Ground Report from East Palestine Train Derailment. covertactionmagazine.com On February 3rd, a train carrying hazardous chemicals derailed in East Palestine, Ohio. Days later, officials released some of these chemicals into the air, fearing a larger explosion. Meanwhile, Norfolk Southern railroad—the company responsible—has offered no more than a pittance of meaningful help to people from the area. We discuss how corporate greed is the underlying cause of this crash, and the potential long-term impacts.
(2023-02-16). Hazardous materials expert speaks out as anger over intentional chemical release erupts at East Palestine, Ohio, town hall meeting. wsws.org Hundreds of residents packed a meeting Wednesday night to challenge the claims by officials that their families were safe after the burning of derailed tanker cars, which a hazardous materials expert called being "nuked by chemicals."
(2023-02-17). Put The Bird DOWN Elon At Twitter! Launch Musk On Autopilot To Mars NOW! indybay.org Artists, poets and labor activists rallied in front of Twitter to demand that Elon Musk be sent to Mars on autopilot. They also spoke out against the illegal layoffs at Twitter and the violations of health and safety along with racist working conditions at Tesla which is called the plantation by Tesla workers.
(2023-02-17). Free Mumia & Stop Racist Police Murders! For General Strikes To Stop Racist Terror & Murders. indybay.org The UFCLP calls for mass worker/labor actions including general strikes to Free Mumia Abu-Jamal and racist police terror and murder. We also protest the San Francisco Labor Council bureaucrats who opposed supporting the ILWU Local 10 initiated march and rally. These bureaucrats like the national AFL-CIO leadership continue to support the Democrats and Republicans who support more funding for the police along with their militarization. The AFL-CIO, SEIU, IBT, CWA and other unions continue to allow police in their ranks.
(2023-02-16). Foaming at the mouth, anti-racist Democrats again label Justice Clarence Thomas an 'Uncle Tom' because of his skin color. americanthinker.com Georgia bill to erect a bust of Thomas makes headway in the legislature, and the left is unified in hysteria.
(2023-02-16). Leftists are escalating their war on language for racial and scientific ends. americanthinker.com Whether it's black college students coming up with hundreds of racist insults or researchers abandoning scientific reality, using language for power is very real.
(2023-02-16). California Tribes, E.J. group file comments on voluntary water agreements with the State Water Board. indybay.org "As long as the state upholds historic water rights, that we all know to be racist and unfair, we will continue to have first- and second-class California communities," said Dillon Delvo, Executive Director, Little Manila.
(2023-02-16). Free Mumia & Stop Racist Police Murders! For General Strikes To Stop Racist Terror&Murders. indybay.org The UFCLP calls for mass worker/labor actions including general strikes to Free Mumia Abu-Jamal and racist police terror and murder. We also protest the San Francisco Labor Council bureaucrats who opposed supporting the ILWU Local 10 initiated march and rally. These bureaucrats like the national AFL-CIO leadership continue to support the Democrats and Republicans who support more funding for the police along with their militarization. The AFL-CIO, SEIU, IBT, CWA and other unions continue to allow police in their ranks.
(2023-02-16). Magistrados a la CSJ de Honduras serían elegidos este jueves. telesurtv.net Según la ley, la elección de los magistrados debe ser aprobada por una mayoría calificada de los 128 diputados que conforman el Congreso.
(2023-02-16). 'Uncle Tom': Georgia Senator Rips Clarence Thomas Amid Debate About Proposed Statue Of Judge. newsone.com 
Source: OLIVIER DOULIERY / Getty | In today's episode of Well, To Be Fair, His Name Is Thomas And I'm Sure He's Somebody's Uncle, a Georgia legislator kept it a little too real for white comfort on Tuesday when he called Supreme Court Justice In fact, not only did Democratic state Sen. Emanuel Jones keep it one hundred about T…