(2024-01-24). Nation's efforts on human rights praised at UN. ecns.cn Representatives of various countries on Tuesday lavished praise on the human rights development and progress made by China and the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region over the years, saying China's efforts have protected human rights and bridged the poverty gap.
(2024-01-23). The Child Tax Credit Changed My Life. Lawmakers Have a Chance to Bring It Back. inequality.org From childhood on, I've spent my life haunted by the ghost of poverty. A myth exists in America that financial well-being follows if we just work hard and make good choices. But it's not that simple. At some point, most of us face unforeseen obstacles — from physical or mental health challenges to lost jobs, …
(2024-01-24). Chinese mini-dramas turn hot overseas. ecns.cn A poor female worker reluctantly agrees to an intimate relationship with a wealthy farm owner in Africa, but their initially forced interactions soon blossom into an unexpected romance.
(2024-01-24). CADTM International supports the general strike in Argentina on 24 January 2024 and the popular uprising against debt. cadtm.org
(2024-01-24). Early conflicts between the UN and the World Bank/IMF tandem. cadtm.org In July 2024, the World Bank and the IMF will be 80 years old. 80 years of financial neo-colonialism and the imposition of austerity policies in the name of debt repayment. 80 years is enough! The Bretton Woods institutions must be abolished and replaced by democratic institutions serving an ecological, feminist and anti-racist bifurcation. To mark these 80 years, we are republishing a series of articles every Wednesday until July, looking in detail at the history and damage caused by these (…) | – | / |
(2024-01-24). China further opens up financial market with 10 foreign firms approved for underwriting. ecns.cn NAFMII said on Tuesday that 10 more foreign-funded institutions have been approved as lead underwriters or underwriters of debt financing instruments for non-financial enterprises, in a major step for financial opening.
(2024-01-24). The WB assists those in power in a witch-hunting context. cadtm.org In July 2024, the World Bank and the IMF will be 80 years old. 80 years of financial neo-colonialism and the imposition of austerity policies in the name of debt repayment. 80 years is enough! The Bretton Woods institutions must be abolished and replaced by democratic institutions serving an ecological, feminist and anti-racist bifurcation. To mark these 80 years, we are republishing a series of articles every Wednesday until July, looking in detail at the history and damage caused by these (…) | – | / |
(2024-01-23). Public transport workers in the Philippines face huge job losses. wsws.org The central government's modernization program, which falsely promises to improve working conditions, will force countless jeepney drivers into debt or out of work.
(2024-01-23). Change Is Coming Soon. counterpunch.org 
"All Americans owe them a debt for — if nothing else — releasing the idealism locked so long inside a nation that has not recently tasted the drama of a social upheaval. And for making us look on the young people of the country with a new respect." That's how Howard Zinn opened his book The New Abolitionists about
(2024-01-23). The WB assists those in power in a witch-hunting context. cadtm.org In July 2024, the World Bank and the IMF will be 80 years old. 80 years of financial neo-colonialism and the imposition of austerity policies in the name of debt repayment. 80 years is enough! The Bretton Woods institutions must be abolished and replaced by democratic institutions serving an ecological, feminist and anti-racist bifurcation. To mark these 80 years, we are republishing a series of articles every Wednesday until July, looking in detail at the history and damage caused by these (…) | – | / |
(2024-01-24). One Of The Largest Unions In The US Called For A Ceasefire In Gaza. popularresistance.org "Wherever violence, fear and hatred thrive, working people cannot," reads a statement by Mary Kay Henry, the president of the Service Employees International Union (SEIU). SEIU, which boasts two million members, just joined a growing section of the US labor movement in calling for a ceasefire in Gaza. SEIU is now the largest union in the country to issue such a statement. | The statement begins with condemning "the horrific attacks by Hamas on October 7th," while also condemning "the widespread attacks on innocent civilians, including the bombardment of neighborhoods, healthcare facilities, and refugee camps, by…
(2024-01-24). This is what Leninist solidarity looks like! workers.org 
The International Assembly against Imperialism in Solidarity with Palestine, held Jan. 21 in New York City, exemplified the title of the old union classic, "Solidarity forever." Representatives of working-class and national liberation movements in five continents took the time to prepare written or video messages — or spoke in person . . . |
(2024-01-24). Palestine and the role of the global working class. workers.org 
Grevatt is a retired Stellantis (formerly Chrysler) worker who served on the executive boards of UAW Locals 122 and 869. This is from her talk at the International Assembly against Imperialism in Solidarity with Palestine, on Jan. 21, in New York City. Understanding imperialism is so critical at this moment, . . . |
(2024-01-24). Emergency Online Public Meeting – Oppose the betrayal of the CFA strike! wsws.org The AWRFC-SDSU and the WSWS invites faculty, lecturers, staff and students for a discussion on mobilizing independently of the CFA, rejecting the TA, developing new rank-and-file committees across CSU, continuing the strike and expanding their struggle to all sections of the working class.
(2024-01-24). Revamped animal feed formulas to reduce reliance on imports. ecns.cn Authorities are working to revamp animal feed formulas with an aim to curb the use of soybean meal, a byproduct of soybean oil extraction.
(2024-01-24). 5 things to know about Louisiana's new far-right Gov. Jeff Landry. liberationnews.org 
He is a vocal white supremacist, watchdog of the police state and opponent of all working-class, marginalized and oppressed communities.
(2024-01-24). Healthy or addictive bonds? pressenza.com For many years now, in my professional practice, which has also been enriched by my own personal work, I have been working with relationships. By Lic. Vilma Perren A long time ago, in this "looking inwards", I discovered a relationship…
(2024-01-23). The mass mobilisation against the far-right Alternative for Germany and the fight against fascism. wsws.org The mass protests against the fascist Alternative for Germany (AfD) are part of an international movement against the right-wing politics of the ruling class and show the enormous opposition to anti-refugee propaganda, war and inequality. It is important to develop this into a conscious movement of the working class against the government and capitalism.
(2024-01-23). Anganwadi workers in Andhra Pradesh declare victory after 42-day strike. peoplesdispatch.org Terming the strike as a "grand victory," the All India Federation of Anganwadi Workers and Helpers said in a statement that it "proved the strength of the working people"
(2024-01-23). International Workers Alliance of Rank-and-File Committees holds emergency online meeting to organize fight against mass job cuts. wsws.org The meeting brought together workers from the auto, logistics, healthcare and other industries to discuss how to organize a working class counteroffensive internationally against the attacks on jobs.
(2024-01-23). Milei Threatens Argentina's Public Sector Workers. popularresistance.org The president of Argentina, Javier Milei, lashed out at Argentina's public sector workers, threatening to deduct their salary if they join the upcoming national strike that was called by the General Confederation of Workers (CGT) for January 24. | In a statement to the press, presidential spokesperson Manuel Adorni announced that the government made the decision to deduct the working day from public sector workers who go on strike. | "The salary is a consideration and whoever does not work, it is reasonable that he/she does not get paid," Adorni said. | He further stated that in his opinion there is no reason for…
(2024-01-23). Cuban Tourism and Its Pending Issues. orinocotribune.com By Luz Marina Fornieles Sánchez — Jan 19, 2024 | Tourism continues to be essential to alleviating the difficulties derived from the war economy that Cuba is going through. These are times to correct distortions and reinvigorate the economic panorama. | Cuba starts on a new path for its development this year, after the government announced a series of measures with this aim last year. Now we are working on its careful implementation in 2024. We steer back into the path, and we are looking for solutions with the conviction that in the face of complexity in the current situation, we must act in order to resolve…
(2024-01-23). Reporting on California's fast food minimum wage raise comes with side order of fear. mronline.org 
What's scarier than a shark attack? An increase in the minimum wage.
(2024-01-23). Disability Justice Activists Organize to Help Palestinians Stay Connected. truthout.org Amid the struggle to survive Israel's ongoing military attacks — which have left over 25,000 dead and more than 7,000 missing in Gaza — and the deprivations of a genocidal siege, Palestinians in Gaza have also struggled to maintain internet access. According to the cybersecurity monitoring group NetBlocks, Gaza has suffered nine communications blackouts since October 7. Most of Gaza's 550 cell… |
(2024-01-23). Functional Outcomes After Localized Prostate Cancer Treatment. jamanetwork.com This observational study uses registry data to compare rates of adverse functional outcomes between specific treatments for localized prostate cancer (radical prostatectomy, external beam radiotherapy, brachytherapy, or active surveillance for favorable-prognosis disease and radical prostatectomy or external beam radiotherapy with androgen deprivation therapy for unfavorable-prognosis disease).
(2024-01-23). Kentucky bill aims to criminalize homelessness. wsws.org Besides makes living on the streets illegal, the proposed law would allow property and business owners to use force against the homeless.
(2024-01-24). 'Operation Al-Aqsa Flood' Day 110: Israeli forces encircle Khan Younis as Gazans risk famine. mondoweiss.net 
As Netanyahu attempts to prolong war on Gaza, Israeli forces and tanks bomb Khan Younis and lay siege around the city's major hospitals. Meanwhile, Gazans are turning to animal fodder for food as starvation sets in.
(2024-01-24). Over half a million Palestinians face 'catastrophic hunger' in Gaza: UN. presstv.ir The UN experts have already said Israel was using food as a weapon against Palestinians in Gaza.
(2024-01-23). Headlines for January 23, 2024. democracynow.org Axios: Israel Proposes 2-Month Ceasefire in Exchange for Remaining Hostages, A Quarter of Gaza Faces Catastrophic Hunger as Unrelenting Israeli Attacks Target Schools, Hospitals, Yemenis Defiant as U.S. and U.K Launch New Joint Strikes on 8 Houthi Targets, SEIU Becomes Largest U.S. Union to Call for Gaza Ceasefire, SCOTUS Rejects Case That Sought to Silence Palestinian Advocacy Group, SCOTUS Offers New Hope to Death Row Prisoner Richard Glossip, Agrees to Hear His Appeal, SCOTUS Allows Biden Admin to Cut Down Razor Wire on Texas's Southern Border, New Hampshire Votes in Nation's First Primary of 2024,…