(2023-03-13). 'No Pain Is Like Mine': On International Women's Day, Palestinian Female Prisoners Endure 'Harsh Conditions'. orinocotribune.com By Palestine Chronicle Staff | 29 Palestinian female prisoners are currently held under harsh conditions in Israeli prisons, subjected to a systematic policy of medical negligence, Palestinian prisoners' support and human rights group Addameer said. | Releasing the figures on March 7, the human rights organization took the opportunity to raise awareness of the plight of two 16-year-old teenagers who are among those detained. | According to Addameer's report, several female prisoners are injured while 15 suffer from various health issues, in addition to six mothers, two minors, and a female prisoner who are under…
(2023-03-13). Indigenous Mexicans Risk Their Lives To Defend The Environment. popularresistance.org They were driving back from a community meeting in Aquila, Michoacan, where the discussion had centered on getting the Ternium mine in the area to cease activities. They dropped someone off, then were never seen again. Later, their car was found empty, riddled with bullets. | Antonio Díaz, an Indigenous Nahua leader opposed to the mine, and Ricardo Lagunes, a human rights lawyer who has taken on numerous key cases in Mexico, went missing on January 15 of this year. | "I miss my brother a lot," Ana Lucia Lagunes, Ricardo's sister, told TRNN. "But while this is directly affecting my family now, [such forced disappe…
(2023-03-13). Prevent: Health Workers Resist UK's 'Counter Terrorism' Strategy. popularresistance.org In the two decades since the UK government unveiled its 'counter terrorism' strategy 'Prevent', campaigners and human rights organizations have consistently documented its impact on racialized and otherwise marginalized communities, and the ways in which public services—including healthcare—have been weaponized in this process. | A part of the government's broader counter-terrorism strategy called CONTEST, Prevent's stated objective is to "prevent people from being drawn into terrorism." First implemented in the aftermath of the 2005 London bombings, Prevent was amended in 2011 to deal with "all forms…
(2023-03-13). Torture, Murder and Security Clearances at the Defense Security Cooperation Agency. indybay.org The news out of the democratic republic of Chile this week is that the conviction of Jaime Garcia Covarrubias—the former National Defense University / Defense Security Cooperation Agency professor who was since 2008 the target of the Petitioner's disclosures through the NDU/DSCA chain of command—for the torture and murder of an unarmed detainee was upheld by that country's Supreme Court. | Garcia Covarrubias has been sentenced to seven years in prison for his authorship of that crime, one of two involving the torture and clandestine murder of unarmed detainees for which he has already been convicted a…
(2023-03-13). El Control popular, una necesidad permanente. cubadebate.cu øQué ganamos con el control popular? Garantía de cumplimiento de las funciones, tareas y responsabilidades asignadas, de los deberes que como personas, directivos y representantes tienen, como también se contribuye a la realización de los derechos de aquellos que dependen de sus acciones, de la población.
(2023-03-13). NLG Condemns "Stop Cop City" Music Festival Arrests in Atlanta. indybay.org Law enforcement detained at least 35 people in Atlanta on Sunday, March 5, at a solidarity music festival over a mile away from the Cop City construction site.
(2023-03-13). 'No Pain Is Like Mine': On International Women's Day, Palestinian Female Prisoners Endure 'Harsh Conditions'. orinocotribune.com By Palestine Chronicle Staff | 29 Palestinian female prisoners are currently held under harsh conditions in Israeli prisons, subjected to a systematic policy of medical negligence, Palestinian prisoners' support and human rights group Addameer said. | Releasing the figures on March 7, the human rights organization took the opportunity to raise awareness of the plight of two 16-year-old teenagers who are among those detained. | According to Addameer's report, several female prisoners are injured while 15 suffer from various health issues, in addition to six mothers, two minors, and a female prisoner who are under…
(2023-03-13). Indigenous Mexicans Risk Their Lives To Defend The Environment. popularresistance.org They were driving back from a community meeting in Aquila, Michoacan, where the discussion had centered on getting the Ternium mine in the area to cease activities. They dropped someone off, then were never seen again. Later, their car was found empty, riddled with bullets. | Antonio Díaz, an Indigenous Nahua leader opposed to the mine, and Ricardo Lagunes, a human rights lawyer who has taken on numerous key cases in Mexico, went missing on January 15 of this year. | "I miss my brother a lot," Ana Lucia Lagunes, Ricardo's sister, told TRNN. "But while this is directly affecting my family now, [such forced disappe…
(2023-03-13). Prevent: Health Workers Resist UK's 'Counter Terrorism' Strategy. popularresistance.org In the two decades since the UK government unveiled its 'counter terrorism' strategy 'Prevent', campaigners and human rights organizations have consistently documented its impact on racialized and otherwise marginalized communities, and the ways in which public services—including healthcare—have been weaponized in this process. | A part of the government's broader counter-terrorism strategy called CONTEST, Prevent's stated objective is to "prevent people from being drawn into terrorism." First implemented in the aftermath of the 2005 London bombings, Prevent was amended in 2011 to deal with "all forms…
(2023-03-13). Torture, Murder and Security Clearances at the Defense Security Cooperation Agency. indybay.org The news out of the democratic republic of Chile this week is that the conviction of Jaime Garcia Covarrubias—the former National Defense University / Defense Security Cooperation Agency professor who was since 2008 the target of the Petitioner's disclosures through the NDU/DSCA chain of command—for the torture and murder of an unarmed detainee was upheld by that country's Supreme Court. | Garcia Covarrubias has been sentenced to seven years in prison for his authorship of that crime, one of two involving the torture and clandestine murder of unarmed detainees for which he has already been convicted a…
(2023-03-13). El Control popular, una necesidad permanente. cubadebate.cu øQué ganamos con el control popular? Garantía de cumplimiento de las funciones, tareas y responsabilidades asignadas, de los deberes que como personas, directivos y representantes tienen, como también se contribuye a la realización de los derechos de aquellos que dependen de sus acciones, de la población.
(2023-03-13). NLG Condemns "Stop Cop City" Music Festival Arrests in Atlanta. indybay.org Law enforcement detained at least 35 people in Atlanta on Sunday, March 5, at a solidarity music festival over a mile away from the Cop City construction site.
(2023-03-13). Tuesday 3/14: Black Power & Civil Rights History Talk w/ Journalist & Author, Mark Whitaker. indybay.org Online event…
(2023-03-13). Activist Leads Fight to Stop Harassment of Vehicular Residents. indybay.org In an extensive and well-documented article on LookOut, activist Reggie Meisler published his research and activism to defend the rights of those in vehicles being harassed by police. Cops have been threatening and ticketing for signs not permitted by the Costal Commission.
(2023-03-13). CUNY Union Chapter Passes Resolution In Support Of Trans Rights. popularresistance.org In a March 10 chapter meeting, union members from the CUNY Graduate Center and the CUNY professional schools unanimously passed a resolution in support of trans rights, pledging support to all workers fighting the nearly 400 anti-LGBTQ bills currently under consideration in the United States, and committing to fighting for trans co-workers and students at the City University of New York. The full text is published below. | Statements of support are always nice, but can often feel hollow. But as the author of this resolution myself, let me be perfectly clear: | We are already working on organizing for expanded nam…
(2023-03-12). Millions of women take to the streets across Latin America and Caribbean. peoplesdispatch.org 
From Argentina to Mexico, millions of women and gender-diverse people took to the streets to demand equal rights in the most unequal region of the world…
(2023-03-12). The Rights of Asylum-Seekers are Under Attack by Biden Administration. scheerpost.com 
(2023-03-12). New Orleans marches for International Women's Day. fightbacknews.org New Orleans, LA – On March 10 members of several student and community organizations rallied in front of the Fifth District Federal Courthouse in New Orleans. They gathered to celebrate International Women's Day and to speak out against the continuing attacks on reproductive healthcare and LGBTQ rights. | The event was hosted by members of Freedom Road Socialist Organization and Real Name Campaign, who demanded increased access to contraceptives and policies to make New Orleans a sanctuary city for abortions. Speakers from New Orleans for Community Oversight of Police (NOCOP) and Students United at University of…
(2023-03-12). Atlanta area police attack Music Festival, Stop Cop City battles on. iacenter.org By Dianne Mathiowetz March 7, 2023 Atlanta On March 7, Workers World writer Dianne Mathiowetz stated: "I was just at a press conference called by various local and national clergy that denounced the police action again as proof that there is nothing about Cop City that suggests de-escalation and protection of people's rights. There are a significant number of Muscogee people here, and at least one of them was manhandled, brutally attacked and arrested by the police at the concert site. "There is an acknowledgement of a variety of tactics. No disclaimer over the alleged property damage was made at today's clergy p…
(2023-03-12). Feds declare health emergency over, but COVID-19 still ravages Disability community. iacenter.org March 8, 2023 The Biden administration announced Jan. 30 its intent to end the national emergency and public health emergency declarations related to the COVID-19 pandemic on May 11, 2023. In March 2020, an article in Workers World newspaper by a Disability Justice and Rights Caucus member exposed the particularly disparate and increasing threat of the COVID-19 pandemic faced by individuals with disabilities. (workers.org/2020/03/47187/) Clearly, there was a risk for serious medical complications and death for anyone already physically or mentally compromised. Prior to the vaccine's being readily available, ther…
(2023-03-12). Chicago Grocery Teamsters Face Retaliation for Exercising Their Rights. truthout.org Workers couldn't wear a sticker or button, because what if it fell into the fruits and vegetables they packaged for the Anthony Marano Company, a major distributor of produce in Chicago and the greater Midwest for restaurants and grocery chains including Aldi's, Sysco, and Pete's Fresh Market? They couldn't do a red T-shirt day; the temperatures are frigid in the warehouse, and workers must cover… |
(2023-03-13). China Appoints New Defense Minister Who Is Under US Sanctions. news.antiwar.com China on Sunday named its new defense minister, Li Shangfu, a general who has been under US sanctions since 2018 for overseeing China's purchase of Russian military equipment. The US sanctions on Li could hinder the already-delicate dialogue between the US and China. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin had been holding talks with Li's predecessor, …
(2023-03-12). US Plans Further Sanctions Against China As It Pivots To The Pacific. southfront.org 
Illustrative ImageThis could be a repetition of the same mistakes all over again, with sanctions backfiring, thereby alienating partners and boosting Eurasian integration. | Written by Uriel Araujo, researcher with a focus on international and ethnic conflicts | Facing increased sanctions and Western trade war, Chinese paramount leader Xi Jinping stated, during the National People's Congress last week, that Beijing needs to speed up its tech and science development to ensure greater self-reliance. As an example of such a…
(2023-03-12). Sunday, March 12 webinar, "Nicaragua: Standing Tall to the Wrecking Ball" iacenter.org You are invited to a Nicaragua Webinar "Nicaragua: Standing Tall to the Wrecking Ball" Sunday, March 12 3pm Eastern, 1pm Nicaragua, noon Pacific, 7pm Greenwich/UK Register Here bit.ly/NicaMarch12 Join these speakers for a 90-minute exploration of Nicaragua's resistance to violent overthrow, US intervention, and coercive measures ("sanctions"). Sara Flounders is editor of the new second edition of Sanctions: A Wrecking Ball in a Global Economy. Produced by the SanctionsKill Campaign, it is a comprehensive overview of coercive measures imposed on more than 40 countries, including Nicaragua, by the US and in turn b…
(2023-03-13). Pathocracy and the Liberal Mind. americanthinker.com To tolerate evil is to give it sanctuary, but to bargain with evil is to give it legitimacy.