Daily Archives: August 26, 2023

2023-08-26: News Headlines

Homar Garcés (2023-08-26). Cuando el fascismo se disfraza de revolución. globalizacion.ca Cuando el fascismo (que es decir también la derecha o el conservadurismo o el liberalismo) se disfraza de revolución, el pueblo no tiene ningún protagonismo ni tampoco una influencia significativa en lo que atañe a la dirección y el destino…

WSWS (2023-08-25). Republican presidential debate—the ugly face of American fascism. wsws.org The Democrats offer no alternative to the Republicans, because both parties represent the interests of the financial aristocracy and its national-security apparatus.

Orinoco Tribune 2 (2023-08-25). Wagner Chief Prigozhin Dies in Plane Crash in Russia, Putin Recognizes His Work Against Ukrainian Neo-Nazis. orinocotribune.com Russian authorities have confirmed that a private jet with Wagner Group founder Evgeny Prigozhin listed as a passenger crashed between Moscow and St. Petersburg on Wednesday, killing all on board. | What details have been confirmed? | The Russian Emergencies Ministry confirmed that the jet plunged to the ground in Tver Region, and that all three crew and seven passengers on board were killed. The ministry said that the jet, an Embraer 135BJ Legacy 600, was traveling from Moscow to St. Petersburg at the time of the incident. | Rosaviatsiya, the Russian federal air transport agency, said that Prigozhin was on board…

Orinoco Tribune 2 (2023-08-25). Wagner Chief Prigozhin Dies in Plane Crash in Russia, Putin Recognizes His Work Against Ukrainian Neo-Nazis. orinocotribune.com Russian authorities have confirmed that a private jet with Wagner Group founder Evgeny Prigozhin listed as a passenger crashed between Moscow and St. Petersburg on Wednesday, killing all on board. | What details have been confirmed? | The Russian Emergencies Ministry confirmed that the jet plunged to the ground in Tver Region, and that all three crew and seven passengers on board were killed. The ministry said that the jet, an Embraer 135BJ Legacy 600, was traveling from Moscow to St. Petersburg at the time of the incident. | Rosaviatsiya, the Russian federal air transport agency, said that Prigozhin was on board…

Andrés Kogan Valderrama (2023-08-26). Argentina — Milei y su capitalismo de boludos. globalizacion.ca La reciente victoria de Javier Milei en las primarias presidenciales en Argentina (PASO) no dejaron indiferente a nadie y viene a mostrar el rápido ascenso de la ultraderecha en nuestros países, la cual ha aprovechado la rabia, el malestar y…

Justin A. Davis, Waging Nonviolence. (2023-08-25). Taking Lessons From Black Political Prisoners During Black August. popularresistance.org From local police outfitted with military-grade equipment, to nonviolent protesters jailed on terrorism charges, the spectacle of state repression has become an increasingly visible part of the Black liberation struggle in U.S. cities. Police and prisons have long served as a conduit for stamping out Black-led protest movements, especially when those movements openly challenge capitalism and state power. Between the 1960s and 1980s, for example, local, state and federal law enforcement coordinated massive campaigns to dismantle radical groups like the Black Panthers, Republic of New Afrika and Black Liberation Ar…


WSWS (2023-08-25). Video: For a European movement against capitalism and war. wsws.org The Sozialistische Gleichheitspartei (Socialist Equality Party – SGP) is contesting the 2024 European elections in close cooperation with its sister parties in Britain, France and Turkey.

Robert Reich (2023-08-25). It's time to roast Starbucks for union busting. nationofchange.org It's time to tell Starbucks to stop UNION BUSTING and bargain in good faith with Starbucks Workers United.

Staff (2023-08-25). Organizers to converge in Atlanta, Georgia to discuss "What will a new society run by workers look like?" peoplesdispatch.org Social movement organizers and leaders from across the US will gather in Atlanta, Georgia, on September 2, for the International People's Assembly-North America conference titled "Dilemmas of Humanity: A Socialist Horizon". They will meet at the city's historic "Neighborhood Church" to deliberate on questions including "What will a new society run by workers look like? …

Morning Star (2023-08-25). Uniting progressive and reactionary governments, expanded BRICS alliance doesn't necessarily challenge U.S. imperialism. peoplesworld.org The following guest editorial is from Morning Star, Britain's daily socialist newspaper. Just as significant as the fact that the BRICS economic alliance is expanding is the list of countries which are now set to join: Iran, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, Ethiopia, and Argentina. The six applicants will mean the BRICS (which …

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-08-25). Thinking about weight-loss surgery? 4 things to consider. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Anyone who's struggled with reaching or maintaining a healthy weight probably has heard comments like, "If you want to lose weight, just eat less and exercise more" or "Losing weight is all about willpower." But weight loss is much more complicated. Genetics, socioeconomic status, mental health issues, such as depression and anxiety, and certain medications can affect your ability to lose weight and keep it off. That's why weight loss requires a complex, multipronged approach,…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-08-25). Understanding "Dictatorship" Beyond Propaganda. libya360.wordpress.com Erica Caines Since the proxy war in Ukraine that began on February 24, 2022, subsequent geopolitical shifts have created a situation for a restructuring towards a multipolar world. The distractions created by capitalist media have heightened confusion around how to discuss current geopolitical events. Despite the illusion of a free and fair press, as political scientist and…


Greg Kremenliev, Terri Moss (2023-08-26). I4C Showcases Innovative ICARE Program at World Parliament of Religions in Chicago. indybay.org Seven leaders from the Interfaith Council of Contra Costa County (I4C) journeyed to Chicago last week to present a workshop at the 9th Parliament of the World's Religions (dating back to 1893). This year's gathering featured 7,000 participants from 90 countries and more than 200 faith traditions, revolving around the theme: "A Call to Conscience — Defending Freedom and Human Rights" with a focus on combating authoritarianism and the climate crisis.

Democracy Files, Orinoco Tribune (2023-08-25). The US Wants To Overthrow Prime Minister Hasina From Power. popularresistance.org An empire doesn't like those who are unwilling to serve its purpose. Since the invasion of Ukraine, the White House made it crystal clear that the nations who denounce or won't support its "unprecedented and expansive" sanctions against Russia, will have to pay a heavy price. The world already witnessed Washington's removal of Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan who refused to sing the same tune along with the Empire to wage a war against Russia by visiting Moscow after the invasion of Ukraine. He refused to be a slave of the Western powers and shouted out loud, "What do you think of us? Are we your slaves… tha…

TASS (2023-08-25). South Ossetia ready to develop integration with Russia, up to accession — president. tass.com Alan Gagloyev recalled that Ossetia voluntarily joined the Russian Empire in 1774 and "has never betrayed its historic choice since then"

ecns.cn (2023-08-25). China's lithium battery enterprises capture 60% of global market share. ecns.cn China's lithium battery exports have experienced explosive growth this year, driven by the pull of overseas demand, according to a report by CCTV Finance on Aug 23.

ecns.cn (2023-08-25). Chinese consumers told not to hoard salt after Tokyo releases nuclear-contaminated wastewater. ecns.cn China National Salt Industry Group (CNSIG), a state-owned enterprise, urged consumers Thursday not to hoard salt after Tokyo Electric Power Company started to release nuclear-contaminated water into the Pacific Ocean early.

Caitlin Johnstone (2023-08-25). Unipolar Hegemony Is A Freakish Historical Aberration: Notes From The Edge Of The Narrative Matrix. thealtworld.com Listen to a reading of this article (reading by Tim Foley): | The US is indisputably the most tyrannical regime on earth. Only the US is instigating wars around the world, circling the planet with hundreds of foreign military bases, starving populations with massive unilateral sanctions and blockades, and working to destroy any nation which disobeys it. No other government has spent the 21st century killing people by the millions in wars of aggression; only the US has. Continually trying to destroy anyone in the world who doesn't obey your dictates is as tyrannical as it gets. | If you point this out you'll ge…

Greg Kremenliev, Terri Moss (2023-08-26). I4C Showcases Innovative ICARE Program at World Parliament of Religions in Chicago. indybay.org Seven leaders from the Interfaith Council of Contra Costa County (I4C) journeyed to Chicago last week to present a workshop at the 9th Parliament of the World's Religions (dating back to 1893). This year's gathering featured 7,000 participants from 90 countries and more than 200 faith traditions, revolving around the theme: "A Call to Conscience — Defending Freedom and Human Rights" with a focus on combating authoritarianism and the climate crisis.

Democracy Files, Orinoco Tribune (2023-08-25). The US Wants To Overthrow Prime Minister Hasina From Power. popularresistance.org An empire doesn't like those who are unwilling to serve its purpose. Since the invasion of Ukraine, the White House made it crystal clear that the nations who denounce or won't support its "unprecedented and expansive" sanctions against Russia, will have to pay a heavy price. The world already witnessed Washington's removal of Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan who refused to sing the same tune along with the Empire to wage a war against Russia by visiting Moscow after the invasion of Ukraine. He refused to be a slave of the Western powers and shouted out loud, "What do you think of us? Are we your slaves… tha…

TASS (2023-08-25). South Ossetia ready to develop integration with Russia, up to accession — president. tass.com Alan Gagloyev recalled that Ossetia voluntarily joined the Russian Empire in 1774 and "has never betrayed its historic choice since then"

ecns.cn (2023-08-25). China's lithium battery enterprises capture 60% of global market share. ecns.cn China's lithium battery exports have experienced explosive growth this year, driven by the pull of overseas demand, according to a report by CCTV Finance on Aug 23.

ecns.cn (2023-08-25). Chinese consumers told not to hoard salt after Tokyo releases nuclear-contaminated wastewater. ecns.cn China National Salt Industry Group (CNSIG), a state-owned enterprise, urged consumers Thursday not to hoard salt after Tokyo Electric Power Company started to release nuclear-contaminated water into the Pacific Ocean early.

Caitlin Johnstone (2023-08-25). Unipolar Hegemony Is A Freakish Historical Aberration: Notes From The Edge Of The Narrative Matrix. thealtworld.com Listen to a reading of this article (reading by Tim Foley): | The US is indisputably the most tyrannical regime on earth. Only the US is instigating wars around the world, circling the planet with hundreds of foreign military bases, starving populations with massive unilateral sanctions and blockades, and working to destroy any nation which disobeys it. No other government has spent the 21st century killing people by the millions in wars of aggression; only the US has. Continually trying to destroy anyone in the world who doesn't obey your dictates is as tyrannical as it gets. | If you point this out you'll ge…

unitedEditor (2023-08-25). UN provocation against the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus; Erdoƒüan's visit to Hungary — "Our strategic partner"; Erdoƒüan's remarks on foreign policy and economy following cabinet meeting. uwidata.com Summer heatwaves go on in Türkiye, so does the busy political agenda. Two significant events of the last week were the negative stance adopted by United Nations officials towards the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus and President Erdoƒüan's visit to Hungary. Thirdly, decisions of the Cabinet meeting also held an important place. UN provocation against the Turkish Republic of Northern …

TASS (2023-08-25). Ukrainian people paying biggest price for West's mistakes in Ukraine — Hungarian PM. tass.com Viktor Orban recalled that since the outbreak of the conflict, he has been virtually the only EU leader calling for "localizing" the conflict in Ukraine and objecting against weapons supplies to Kiev…

Allen Forrest (2023-08-25). What is the raison d'être of Big Pharma? dissidentvoice.org

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