(2022-10-16). China opposes protectionism, decoupling: report. ecns.cn China opposes protectionism, the erection of "fences and barriers," decoupling, disruption of industrial and supply chains, unilateral sanctions, and maximum-pressure tactics, according to a report submitted to the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China on Sunday.
(2022-10-16). Iran too strong to surrender to US cruel sanctions, threats. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 16 (MNA) — Iran is too strong and steadfast to surrender to the US cruel sanctions and absurd threats, the spokesperson of the Iranian Foreign Ministry said in reaction to Biden's interventionist claims in support of recent riots.
(2022-10-16). Saturday 10/15: #OurVotingRights: PPC National Day of Action March & Rally in Sacramento. indybay.org Meet at Crocker Park, Third & N Street, Sacramento 95814, | then we'll march to the CA State Capitol Building to rally…
(2022-10-16). Sunday 10/16: Our Votes Are Demands! 2022 Voter Rights Webinar w/ CA Poor People's Campaign. indybay.org Online via Zoom…
(2022-10-16). Deciden nueva prórroga del estado de excepción en El Salvador. telesurtv.net La asamblea salvadoreña aprobó otro mes sin derechos constitucionales para librar la guerra contra las pandillas.
(2022-10-15). Israel's detention of Palestinian minors: a horror show. mronline.org 
In tracking Israel's arrest of Palestinian children, from the moment these (often) young teens are seized from their homes to the moment they arrive at an interrogation facility, Ha Moked registers a consistent pattern.
(2022-10-15). Biden Administration Wants Kidnapped Venezuelan Diplomat Alex Saab to 'Suffer Like Julian Assange,' According to UN Human Rights Council Special Rapporteur. orinocotribune.com 
By Ed Rampell Oct 12, 2022 | New documentary by Alex Smith explores travails of Saab who faces U.S. wrath because he tried to circumvent Washington's onerous illegal sanctions levied against Venezuela | The U.S. imperialists "want Alex Saab like they want Julian Assange to suffer," charges human rights and international law expert Alfred-Maurice de Zayas, who the United Nations' Human Rights Council appointed to serve as a special rapporteur. | What is the great "crime" Alex Saab is accused of committing, that caused this South American diplomat to be physically pulled off of a jet while refueling at a remo…
(2022-10-15). First North American Insurer To Adopt Policy On Free, Prior And Informed Consent. popularresistance.org Bermuda —AXIS Capital recently became the first insurer in North America to adopt a policy stipulating that it will not underwrite projects without ensuring clients have obtained the right to Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC) of impacted Indigenous communities. This sets a best practice globally for insurers' policies on Indigenous rights. | AXIS' new policy, which was published in the company's broader Human Rights Guidelines, states: "We expect insureds to respect and observe the right to Free, Prior and Informed Consent ("FPIC") in accordance with the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Ind…
(2022-10-15). Israel Authorizes Military To Kill Palestinians With Drones In West Bank. popularresistance.org Commanders of the Israeli Occupying Forces (IOF) have been authorized to use armed drones to kill Palestinians in the occupied West Bank, with the approval of Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Aviv Kohavi. | Hamas called the order "a dangerous step" and urged Palestinians "to continue resisting the Israeli occupation with all means possible until they regain their legitimate rights." | The authorization to expand the use of killer drones coincides with "a significant rise in shooting attacks and massive gunfire during arrest raids, specifically in the northern West Bank cities of Jenin and Nablus," according to The Jerusal…
(2022-10-15). Tallahassee: FSU graduate workers rally for higher stipends. fightbacknews.org Tallahassee, FL — On Tuesday, October 11, Florida State University Graduate Assistants United (GAU) held a march and rally in support of graduate workers' rights. Some of the demands included an increase of the minimum stipend, raises in accordance with inflation, and no more pay-to-work fees. Around 30 people attended the march from Dirac Library to Landis Green. | Graduate assistants play an essential role at the university, including teaching undergraduate courses and running labs, all while being students themselves. | Speakers highlighted the situation of international GAs, who pay higher fees compared…
(2022-10-15). YOU LOVE TO SEE IT: Gig Workers Get A Leg Up. levernews.com Good things are happening! A new Labor Department rule will expand the basic rights of gig workers. Also, an anti-abortion case with national ramifications was stopped in its tracks, unionized nurses in the Midwest are holding hospitals accountable, wind farms are proving to be a great return on investment, and Delaware is breaking cycles of debt with a bold new policy. All this and much more in this week's edition of You Love To See It below, a weekly feature reviewing good news, progress, and action steps that's one of the many features available only to Lever supporting subscribers.Biden Admin Moves To…
(2022-10-15). Argentina permits remaining Venezuela plane crew to depart. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 15 (MNA) — The five remaining crew members of a Venezuelan cargo plane detained since June in Argentina have been granted permission to leave the country, court officials told local media Friday.
(2022-10-14). Voting rights for all — regardless of immigration status — coming to the nation's capital. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—Last week, D.C. councilmembers voted 12-1 in favor of the Local Voting Rights Amendment Act, which will expand local elections to all residents of D.C. regardless of citizenship status. Only outgoing Ward 3 Councilmember Mary Cheh voted against the bill, using anti-migrant rhetoric in her reasoning and pointing to the bused migrant crisis. She tried …