(2023-04-03). A common misconception about capitalism. mronline.org THERE is a commonly-held view that while capitalism in its early stages brings about unemployment and hence an accentuation of poverty, this initial damage is subsequently reversed as it keeps growing…
(2023-04-03). Insights | Malaysia researcher: China's poverty eradication efforts are experiences to be learned. ecns.cn Ei Sun OH, principal advisor of Malaysia's Pacific Research Center, noted that China's poverty eradication efforts over the last few years have become very successful, and are lessons to be learned. In addition, he thinks China is indispensable in regional and global economic revitalization.
(2023-04-03). Netflix airs docudrama on the rise and fall of Bernie Madoff: Part two. wsws.org That major financial players ignored the flashing warning lights and continued to invest with Madoff points to the social psychology of a ruling class so manic in its pursuit of ever-greater personal wealth that it has become blinded by its own greed. More, however, is involved in this sociopathic outlook than subjective personality traits.
(2023-04-03). The EU's Digital Trade Rules: Undermining European Policy to Rein in Big Tech. transcend.org 27 Mar 2023 – This report shows how Big Tech companies are working to constrain the ability of EU democratic bodies to regulate their activities in the public interest through "trade" agreements, which are binding and permanent.
(2023-04-03). Simultaneous US aggression in Black Sea and Mediterranean as multipolarity accelerates. infobrics.org In the meantime, the world is working towards creating conditions for peaceful coexistence and cooperation of the globe's numerous civilizations. Organizations such as BRICS and SCO (Shanghai Cooperation Organization) are rapidly expanding by admitting new members.
(2023-04-03). UK Sanctions Enforcer Targets Aid Charities Working in Gaza. globalresearch.ca
(2023-04-03). A common misconception about capitalism. mronline.org THERE is a commonly-held view that while capitalism in its early stages brings about unemployment and hence an accentuation of poverty, this initial damage is subsequently reversed as it keeps growing…
(2023-04-03). Insights | Malaysia researcher: China's poverty eradication efforts are experiences to be learned. ecns.cn Ei Sun OH, principal advisor of Malaysia's Pacific Research Center, noted that China's poverty eradication efforts over the last few years have become very successful, and are lessons to be learned. In addition, he thinks China is indispensable in regional and global economic revitalization.
(2023-04-03). Netflix airs docudrama on the rise and fall of Bernie Madoff: Part two. wsws.org That major financial players ignored the flashing warning lights and continued to invest with Madoff points to the social psychology of a ruling class so manic in its pursuit of ever-greater personal wealth that it has become blinded by its own greed. More, however, is involved in this sociopathic outlook than subjective personality traits.
(2023-04-03). The EU's Digital Trade Rules: Undermining European Policy to Rein in Big Tech. transcend.org 27 Mar 2023 – This report shows how Big Tech companies are working to constrain the ability of EU democratic bodies to regulate their activities in the public interest through "trade" agreements, which are binding and permanent.
(2023-04-03). Simultaneous US aggression in Black Sea and Mediterranean as multipolarity accelerates. infobrics.org In the meantime, the world is working towards creating conditions for peaceful coexistence and cooperation of the globe's numerous civilizations. Organizations such as BRICS and SCO (Shanghai Cooperation Organization) are rapidly expanding by admitting new members.
(2023-04-03). UK Sanctions Enforcer Targets Aid Charities Working in Gaza. globalresearch.ca
(2023-04-03). Nine dead, 44 still missing in mine collapse in China. wsws.org The disaster tragically exposes the brutal working conditions faced by miners in China in the reckless drive for profits ahead of lives and safety.
(2023-04-03). German government coalition parties hold marathon meeting to prepare for class confrontation. wsws.org It is clear that the marathon coalition meeting did not just discuss details of climate policy and infrastructure development. The government is preparing for a massive confrontation with the working class.
(2023-04-03). Undergraduate unions sweeping the U.S. liberationnews.org Across the country, undergraduate student workers are unionizing and taking action to demand better pay and working conditions. On March 15, residential advisors (RAs) at the University of Pennsylvania announced supermajority support for their new union, becoming the 18th undergraduate union effort in the U.S. Young workers at Boston University, Dartmouth, RPI, Wesleyan, Harvard, Tufts, Fordham, and many other campuses have rallied for recognition, won landslide elections, and successfully negotiated first contracts. What explains this uptick in undergraduate labor organizing?>
(2023-04-02). Denver demands justice for family of Elias Armstrong. fightbacknews.org Denver, CO – On Thursday March 23, over a dozen activists and members of the community gathered in the morning outside of the district attorney's office to demand justice for Elias Armstrong and his family. | On February 5, a white vigilante tracked Elias' stolen car from the affluent Central Park neighborhood on the eastern edge of the city to a small, working-class community on the opposite side of town. Security footage shows that 12-year-old Elias Armstrong was standing in plain view next to the vehicle when the vigilante located it. With full knowledge that his actions put children at risk, the man drew his…
(2023-04-02). Colombia Government Urges ELN to Prove Commitment to Peace Following Violence in Catatumbo. orinocotribune.com The president of Colombia, Gustavo Petro, has urged the guerrilla organization National Liberation Army (ELN) to prove its commitment to establishing peace in the country after an ELN group attacked a military contingent in the Colombian Catatumbo that took the lives of nine soldiers and injured nine more. President Petro made the call on Friday, March 31 after meeting with the government delegation assigned to working on the peace dialogue. He also expressed his concern that the country has begun to lose trust in the peace process after the violent incident in Catatumbo. | "Peace is not going to be achieved with…
(2023-04-03). Saturday 4/15: Cesar Chavez Day of Service and Plant Sale. indybay.org Homeless Garden Project Farm | 100-198 Shaffer Rd, Santa Cruz…
(2023-04-03). April Fools Day March to End Homelessness. indybay.org One of the agenda items at the weekly Food Not Bombs meeting was that morning's Lookout story "In the Public Interest: A new law-and-order approach to homelessness in Santa Cruz?"
(2023-04-03). At least 32 people dead, hundreds injured after dozens of tornadoes, thunderstorms tear through US. wsws.org Thousands of people were unaware of the looming disaster and are now either homeless or without power following the storms.
(2023-04-03). Thursday 5/18: Inequality and Instability — Peace Based Approach. indybay.org Online event…