(2022-08-19). Liz Cheney and Donald Trump — The Two Faces of American Totalitarianism. commondreams.org Cheney represents another branch of American totalitarianism, one built on institutions, elites, and stability. Hers is the slow totalitarianism of internal spying, voter suppression, dark money elections, and dynastic politics.
(2022-08-19). Liz Cheney and Donald Trump—The Two Faces of American Totalitarianism. commondreams.org Cheney represents another branch of American totalitarianism, one built on institutions, elites, and stability. Hers is the slow totalitarianism of internal spying, voter suppression, dark money elections, and dynastic politics.
(2022-08-19). "He wants to abolish this horrible tiered labor system"—GM Flint temp worker supports Will Lehman for UAW president. wsws.org A newly hired temporary worker detailed abuse at the hands of the company and the UAW and explained why he was supporting a socialist for UAW president.
(2022-08-19). Consumer Health: Teens and depression — a back-to-school concern. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org With many teens heading back to school, peer pressure and academic expectations are once again a reality. These added pressures can cause ups and downs during what can be an already tumultuous time of life. For some teens, though, the lows are more than just temporary feelings. They're symptoms of depression. Depression is one of the most commonly diagnosed mental disorders in children, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Teen depression is a…
(2022-08-19). Palestinian President Abbas' Holocaust remark and the hypocrisy of Germany's media and political establishment. wsws.org German media outlets and politicians have responded with a storm of indignation to a statement by Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas comparing Israeli massacres of Palestinians with the Holocaust that would be hard to beat for its mendacity.
(2022-08-18). Being Anything But a Good Sport in Saudi Arabia. tomdispatch.com Here's the big question in Jock Culture these days: Is the Kingdom of Golf being used to sportswash the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia? Or is it the other way around? After all, what other major sport could use a sandstorm of Middle Eastern murder and human-rights abuses to obscure its own history of bigotry and greed? In fact, not since the 1936 Berlin Olympics was used to cosmeticize Nazi Germany's atrocities and promote Aryan superiority have sports and an otherwise despised government collaborated so blatantly to enhance their joint international standings. Will it work this time? The jury has been out since the new…
(2022-08-18). For the American Empire, Hypocrisy and War Go Hand in Hand. orinocotribune.com By Danny Haiphong Aug 14, 2022 | American Exceptionalist Hypocrisy Was On Full Display During Nancy Pelosi's Provocative Trip To Taiwan. | Much of the world held its breath as Nancy Pelosi circled around the Philippines to sneak into Taiwan late in the evening on August 2nd, 2022. The fear was that Pelosi's trip would initiate a broader war between China and the United States. Taiwan is China's "red line." This was no secret to Pelosi or the Biden administration. China had sent numerous warnings from a variety of channels in the days leading up the trip. | While Pelosi entered and left Taiwan unscathed, her…
(2022-08-18). Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and his fascistic attacks against education. wsws.org Florida schools are opening this month in the wake of several anti-democratic education bills that went effect this summer and massive teacher shortage.
(2022-08-18). US Senator's Comparison Of Bukele To Hitler Confirms Escalation Of Hybrid War Against El Salvador. oneworld.press The Hybrid War of Terror fueled by terrorist criminal gangs complements the economic Hybrid War of sanctions and infowar through pro-US NGO networks and US-dominated international institutions like the UN and the OEA.
(2022-08-18). Capitalism 101: How the rich stay on top. workers.org 
(2022-08-18). AMLO transfers National Guard to military in a threat against Mexican working class. wsws.org López Obrador is consolidating a garrison state and establishing an authoritarian precedent of ruling by decree as part of the preparations of Mexico's ruling elite for dictatorship.
(2022-08-18). UK rail workers speak from the picket line. wsws.org World Socialist Web Site reporters spoke with pickets on the first day of resumed national rail strikes.
(2022-08-18). Presidente palestino afirma que Israel ha ejecutado masacres. telesurtv.net El líder palestino señaló en Berlín que "Israel ha cometido masacres en localidades palestinas desde 1947".
(2022-08-18). UK Conservative government unveils dictatorial plan to "smash the rail strikers" wsws.org Point 10 proposes to end the ban in the draconian Civil Contingencies Act on using emergency regulations to stop strike action which the government deems will create a "national emergency".
(2022-08-18). Australia: Union suppresses discussion of a socialist perspective as rail workers continue strikes in NSW. wsws.org The Rail, Tram and Bus Union's attacks on the democratic rights of their own membership are an indication of the bureaucracy's determination to suppress any independent discussion or action among workers.
(2022-08-17). Palestinians have had enough of Europe's Holocaust hypocrisy. electronicintifada.net Why hasn't Germany condemned Zelensky's minimization of the Holocaust in Ukraine?