(2023-11-24). U.S. Poverty is More Entrenched Than Ever. counterpunch.org 
More Americans are poorer and persistently poorer than they have been in a long time. Since last year the number of people living in poverty in the U.S. increased by 15.3 million, as pandemic aid ended, according to CBS September 12. The census and CBS differ over how many American households endure penury, with the
(2023-11-24). Private Equity Is Using Prison Phone, Food and Health Systems to Rack Up Profits. truthout.org Private equity firms, one of the most powerful arms of Wall Street, have become key adversaries of movements from labor rights to climate action to housing justice. With their wealthy CEOs and aggressive cost-cutting tactics aimed at delivering big returns, these firms are one of the most rapacious expressions of financial profiteering today. This makes it all the more alarming that private equity… |
(2023-11-25). No new cars for G77, Non-Aligned Movement summits. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The government has resolved not to purchase new vehicles for the Non-Aligned Movement — NAM Summit slated for 15 — 20 January 2024 at the Munyonyo Commonwealth Speke Resort due to a lack of funds. However, they will mobilize fleets from across Ministries, Departments, and Agencies — MDAs. …
(2023-11-24). U.S. consumer spending expected to reach record high. america.cgtn.com 
The U.S. is dealing with sky-high interest rates and credit card debt, but even that is not enough to stop Americans from spending money this holiday season. According to the National Retail Federation, Americans are expected to spend a record amount in the months of November and December. CGTN's Karina Mitchell reports.
(2023-11-25). Far-right government formed in New Zealand. wsws.org After more than five weeks of talks, the National Party has formed an unstable coalition with far-right parties, which will intensify the assault on the working class and ramp up war preparations.
(2023-11-25). Sri Lankan SEP/IYSSE meeting calls on working class to intervene to stop Israel's genocide in Gaza. wsws.org The Colombo meeting is a part of a series of meetings in Sri Lanka, as well as around the world by the International Committee of the Fourth International (ICFI), to build an international anti-war movement of the working class based on socialist policies.
(2023-11-25). New surge in New Zealand COVID-19 cases and deaths. wsws.org The ruling class is responding to the pandemic by covering up the ongoing crisis while preparing escalating attacks on the public health system as part of a wider assault on the working class.
(2023-11-24). Workers Kick Off Black Friday With "Biggest Ever Global Strike Against Amazon" truthout.org Amazon workers and allies in dozens of countries around the world took to the streets Friday to protest the e-commerce behemoth's atrocious working conditions, low pay, union busting, tax dodging, and inaction on planet-warming emissions. The "Make Amazon Pay" strikes and rallies coincided with Black Friday, the busiest shopping day of the year and one of Amazon's most profitable. |
(2023-11-24). The 2023 APEC Conference: "Working Towards a Joint Future with Benefits for All". Strained US-China Relations, Biden Meets Xi. globalresearch.ca
(2023-11-24). Amazon's Black Friday fiasco: over 1000 workers rebel in historic pay dispute strike. nationofchange.org As Black Friday sales surged, Amazon faced an unprecedented labor revolt. Over a thousand workers across the globe downed tools in a landmark strike, challenging the retail giant on wages and working conditions in a historic show of worker solidarity.
(2023-11-24). My kind neighbor was tortured while working in Israel. electronicintifada.net Released by Israel, Gaza workers imprisoned after 7 October tell stories of beatings and humiliation.
(2023-11-24). Striking Quebec public sector workers speak out on deplorable working conditions, need to mobilize to defeat a back-to-work law. wsws.org Thursday's job action, which saw almost 600,000 workers on strike, was one of the largest in Quebec, or for that matter Canadian, history.
(2023-11-25). When the First Casualty of War Is Truth, Journalists Are the Second. scheerpost.com 
Photographer Hosny Salah shows children in Gaza the photos he has taken. Photo from Pixabay on May 17, 2022 from Hosny Salah. | By Denis Moynihan and Amy Goodman / Truth — and journalists — are the first casualties of the war on Gaza. As Israel's 7-week bombardment of the Gaza Strip has killed over 14,000 Palestinians, 5,000 of whom were children, courageous Palestinian journalists, working in Gaza under unbelievabl…
(2023-11-24). "her": The Divine Feminine, Artfully Brought to Life, in the First Solo Exhibit of Filipina Artist, Dawn Almario. pressenza.com 
A muti-awarded Filipina artist living and working in Dubai returns to her artistic roots. She returns to her true calling and passion by unveiling her first solo exhibit here, in her native country. Entitled "her", it opened on November 17 and runs to November 30, 2023, in the Artienda Gallery, located in Quezon City, Manila. | A feminist at heart, the exhibit showcases ten beautifully crafted works of art that express the feminine essence dwelling within women, each one a visual narrative bringing to life the intrinsic qualities of women—stories of grace and resilience, of creative power and strength, of ca…
(2023-11-25). UK court declares activist bankrupt after losing case against Geo/Jang. geo.tv 
Shah Muhammad told court he owed over £20,000, but could pay only £10 a month…
(2023-11-24). Our Rich: Fooling Themselves and Fouling Our Planet. inequality.org
(2023-11-24). Transforming East Detroit: How Raphael Wright's Personal Health Battle Inspired The Creation Of Neighborhood Grocery. moguldom.com In the heart of Detroit's east side, a transformative initiative is taking shape, poised to impact residents' lives profoundly. Raphael Wright, a Detroit native, is on a mission to combat the pervasive issue of food insecurity in his community through the launch of Neighborhood Grocery. Wright's journey began with a personal health battle. Diagnosed with …
(2023-11-24). How is China ensuring food security for 1.4 billion people? dongshengnews.org 
In this Dongsheng Explains, we explore some of the social, historical, and economic policies and realities that underpin China's ability to feed its people, provide some stabilization of the global food market and continue to contribute to eradicating global food insecurity by feeding one-fifth of the world's population.
(2023-11-24). While hunger soars in US, Biden feasts at billionaire's estate. wsws.org The spectacle of the US president enjoying the hospitality provided by a super-rich hedge fund boss, while American workers struggle to make ends meet, underscores the class chasm in American society.