(2022-10-25). Grand Rapids activists join global protest against U.S. endless wars. fightbacknews.org Grand Rapids, MI – On Thursday, October 20, activists held signs under at Monument Park in Grand Rapids to oppose U.S. wars and aggression. The event aligned with the call to action by the United National Antiwar Coalition (UNAC) for a week of anti-war protests. Over 60 cities in the U.S. held an event to inform the public about the "endless wars," no matter which party is in the White House. | The call to action encouraged organizers to get "back to the streets" to oppose U.S. and NATO-imposed wars and sanctions. Near the busiest intersection in downtown Grand Rapids, the group held signs with statements, "Stop…
(2022-10-25). Biden Administration Steps Up Sanctions on Nicaragua. news.antiwar.com The Biden administration on Monday announced a series of steps it's taking against Nicaragua in the most expansive sanctions on the country since the US rejected the results of last year's Nicaraguan presidential election. The State Department announced visa restrictions on over 500 Nicaraguan individuals and their family members. In a statement on the sanctions, …
(2022-10-25). Solidarity With Iranians Starts With Bringing an End to US Sanctions. zcomm.org As people who live in the U.S., we have a role to play in stopping the harm caused by Washington — and helping the people of Iran breathe freer…
(2022-10-24). As Winter Approaches and Inflation Rises, Social Unrest Boils in Europe. news.antiwar.com As inflation and energy prices continue skyrocketing in Europe, people across the continent are protesting against the war in Ukraine and the anti-Russian sanctions, which have raised living costs to intolerable levels, the New York Times reported Friday. This is making politicians nervous, as winter approaches. "The resignation on Thursday of Prime Minister Liz Truss …
(2022-10-24). Russia security forces thwart terrorist attack in Pyatigorsk. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 24 (MNA) — Supporters of the ISIL terrorist group were detained in the Russian city of Pyatigorsk for plotting an explosion in the city police department, Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) said on Monday.
(2022-10-24). U.S. Chip War version 2: Decoupling from China or declaring war? mronline.org 
The U.S. has gambled big in its latest, across-the-board sanctions on Chinese companies in the semiconductor industry, believing it can kneecap China and retain its global dominance.
(2022-10-24). 'I'll Never Stop Fighting for My Son': S.C. Man Dies Suspiciously in Police Custody. thealtworld.com On October 2nd, Lavell Lane was arrested for "walking in the street" and taken to jail in Spartanburg, SC. Six hours later, at 5am, he was pronounced dead. | His mother, Beverly Lane Reese, and sister, Roxann Thomas, discuss who Lavell was and what they're doing to get answers about circumstance of his death which authorities are refusing to disclose. | Kym Smith, organizer with the Party for Socialism and Liberation, co-founder of Soda City Bail Fund & outside liaison for Jailhouse Lawyers Speak-SC, joined the show to discuss the reputation for violence and inhumane conditions associated with the prisons and jai…
(2022-10-24). Tehran to take reciprocal action against EU sanctions. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 24 (MNA) — Regarding the recent sanctions imposed by the European Union, the Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman said that Tehran will definitely take reciprocal and proportional action in the coming days.
(2022-10-24). Help us break the Sanctions Silence. iacenter.org With your help we can break the silence and publish a very needed book Sanctions — A Wrecking Ball in a Global Economy A project of the SanctionsKill Campaign An anthology by social justice activists Donate by credit card at iacenter.org/sanctions-book Everyone who donates $25 or more will receive a copy of the 200 page book: Sanctions — A Wrecking Ball in a Global Economy. The impact of sanctions on more than 40 developing and formerly colonized countries, one third of the world's population, was barely discussed in mainstream media for decades. The vibrations of hyperinflation, chronic short…
(2022-10-24). Students for a Democratic Society 16th Annual Convention say, 'Not another step back!'. fightbacknews.org Kent, OH – On October 15 and 16, members of the New Students for a Democratic Society (SDS) from across the United States gathered for their annual national convention at Kent State, Ohio. | Roughly 90 students from SDS chapters and affiliates listened to speakers and gave workshops, summing up their victories and losses over the past year. The convention was united under the slogan of, "Not Another Step Back!" in reference to the year-long fight to keep rights such as the right to an abortion, but also to win even more. They featured national SDS' commitments to, "Fight for Black lives, defend Roe v. Wade, and…
(2022-10-24). "Canberra covers up crimes against indigenous" thealtworld.com Tim Anderson believes Australia is trying to cover up the crimes committed against the indigenous people. | Australian official justifies blocking UN torture prevention panel from visiting prisons | The United Nations has suspended the work of its torture inspectors in Australia after authorities prevented their access to several prisons. | The inspectors called the decision drastic and a response to Australia's breach of its international obligations. A former inspector is also calling Australia's move an embarrassing debacle for which Canberra should be accountable. Australia has until January 20-23 to meet…
(2022-10-24). Negotiated solution – No alternative! indybay.org Does anyone really believe that more and more state-of-the-art weapons, no matter how tough sanctions and huge financial injections could produce peace? …The survival of humanity depends in part on this business of death no longer having a future, and it begins at any moment. Prospects are rising as the forces for survival come together.
(2022-10-24). Slavery on the ballot in five states as activists challenge 13th Amendment loophole. peoplesworld.org NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP)—More than 1 years after slaves were freed in the U.S., voters in five states will soon decide whether to close loopholes that led to the proliferation of a different form of slavery—forced labor by people convicted of certain crimes. None of the proposals would force immediate changes inside the states' prisons, though …
(2022-10-24). Bosses & Managers In SF Using Restraining Orders To Shut Workers Up. indybay.org Bosses and managers are using court restraining orders to shut down unionists, whistleblowers and workers who are fighting for worker rights and against corruption.
(2022-10-24). Iran, Oman FMs mull over developing coop. at regional level. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 24 (MNA) — The Iranian foreign minister and his Omani counterpart discussed the latest developments in negotiations to lift sanctions on Iran and improve the relations between the two countries in various fields.
(2022-10-24). Iran's top general mocks being put on EU sanctions list. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 24 (MNA) — Maj. Gen. Mohammad Bagheri, the Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces has mocked the new EU sanctions saying they are allowed to seize all his assets to buy coal for European citizens as winter is nearing.
(2022-10-24). New York begins sheltering refugees in tent city. wsws.org The isolated tent facility for up to 1,000 migrants exemplifies the bipartisan nature of the attack on immigrants and refugees.
(2022-10-23). Strong Evidence in Favor of Venezuelan Diplomat Alex Saab Leaves US at a Dead End. orinocotribune.com By Laila Tajeldine — Oct 22, 2022 | On October 18, diplomat Alex Saab's legal defense presented before the Miami court solid evidence demonstrating that the Venezuelan diplomat, illegally detained in the US, was indeed a diplomat, and that the Trump administration was well aware of it. | The evidence is so irrefutable that the US Department of Justice is not focusing on proving whether Saab was a diplomat or not, but on the United States not recognizing the government of President Maduro and transferring all responsibility to Cape Verde. Obviously, the emperor is without clothes. | The US was aware that Ale…
(2022-10-23). Un bloqueo que niega derechos (+ Video). cubadebate.cu Cuando en marzo de 2020 fueron detectados los primeros casos de covid-19 en Cuba y comenzó a extenderse la pandemia en todo el territorio nacional, ya pesaban sobre la economía y el pueblo cubano 243 medidas que hasta hoy golpean las fuentes de ingresos, las operaciones financieras así como las exportaciones y el turismo.
