(2024-04-27). Students at Australian universities form encampments to protest Gaza genocide. wsws.org "It's unsustainable because people are going to get more angry and they won't continue to support a government that is actively supporting genocide oversees while violently oppressing minorities and the working class in our own country."
(2024-04-27). Third State Dept Official Resigns Over US Gaza Policy. popularresistance.org Hala Rharrit, the Arabic-language spokeswoman for the US State Department, has resigned in protest against White House support for Israel's war on Gaza. | Her resignation, effective Wednesday, was confirmed through her State Department biography page. The State Department is the US equivalent of other nations' foreign ministries. | In a statement on the social networking site LinkedIn, Rharrit stated, "I resigned in April 2024 after 18 years of distinguished service in opposition to the United States' Gaza policy. Diplomacy, not arms. Be a force for peace and unity."
(2024-04-27). Philly Is Giving Free SEPTA Rides To 25,000 Low-Income Residents. popularresistance.org Getting to where you need to go is a matter of economic and social justice. Now, low-income Philadelphia residents are getting a boost. | In August, the city began a two-year Zero Fare pilot program, distributing 25,000 SEPTA Key cards (valued at $204 each) for unlimited free rides — and the majority of participants don't need to take any action to enroll. | "Transportation has been identified as a barrier for folks seeking employment, especially in Philadelphia, because of the high poverty rate," says Nicola Mammes, Zero Fare program director. Over 20% of Philadelphians live below the poverty line, and 50%…
(2024-04-27). A Whole-Person Approach to Combating Homelessness. scheerpost.com 
(2024-04-27). It's Long Past Time for Restaurant Workers to Earn a Livable Wage. truthout.org Growing up, I looked up to my father and aunt, who began restaurant industry careers after immigrating from Eritrea in the 1970s. When I started working, a restaurant job was a natural choice. While I took great pride in my work, I struggled with the conditions. I was often on my feet for 10-12 hour shifts six days a week, had no access to affordable health care, was wholly unaware of my worker… |
(2024-04-27). Winners of International Mendeleev Olympiad in –°hinese Shenzhen are announced. tvbrics.com 
It was held for the first time outside the Commonwealth of Independent States…
(2024-04-27). Near-tragic plant shooting at Dana Fort Wayne puts spotlight on abusive working conditions. wsws.org The handling of the April 13 shooting incident at the plant highlights the broader disregard of both management and the United Steelworkers for the health and safety of workers.
(2024-04-27). Teamwork and a new nickname inspire patient through pancreatic cancer treatment. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Dick Whetstone is working toward renewing his pilot's license after pancreatic cancer nearly took away his passion. When Walter "Dick" Whetstone leaves his home in central South Carolina, he's usually wearing a paw print or, at the least, his school colors of orange and purple. The proud Clemson University alumnus didn't realize that what he wore to an appointment would earn him a nickname and a chance to help others. In late 2020, Dick began…
(2024-04-27). The debt trap. cadtm.org
(2024-04-27). The World Bank saw the debt crisis looming. cadtm.org