(2018-12-27). The "Self-Genocide" of the West, Preparing its Populations for War. globalresearch.ca Stephen Cohen and I are branded "Russian dupes" and "Putin agents," because we object to the highly orchestrated and false portrayal of Russia as a threat to the West, a portrayal that is leading to war. The purpose of this …
(2018-12-27). Failed Regime Change in Nicaragua. OAS and Amnesty International: Killing, Torturing Sandinistas Is OK. globalresearch.ca Between April and July this year, Nicaragua suffered an extremely violent attempt at regime change supported by the US government and its allies. Crucial integral components of that coup attempt were bad faith reporting by international human rights organizations and …
(2018-12-27). UPDATE: 4.9-Magnitude Earthquake Rocks Northern Venezuela. telesurenglish.net An earthquake measuring 4.9 on the Richter scale struck northwestern Venezuela at about 5: 00 a.m. local time Thursday, Venezuela's Foundation of Seismological Research (Funvisis) stated. The tremor rattled San Diego, Valencia, Caracas, Barquisimeto and was felt in neighboring Colombia, according to officials. | RELATED: | Large Earthquake Off Northern Venezuelan Coast | The quake, which was widely reported by other media as measuring 5.6, hit at a depth of 10 kilometers northwest of the town of…
(2018-12-27). In Bethlehem, I Had a Vivid Experience of What Israel's Occupation Feels Like. globalresearch.ca "O little town of Bethlehem/How still we see thee lie/Above thy deep and dreamless sleep/The silent stars go by," runs the famous Christmas carol sung all over the English-speaking world as it celebrates Christmas. | On Christmas Eve midnight mass will …
(2018-12-27). China: Industrial Profits Suffer First Drop in 3 Years. telesurenglish.net Profits of China's major industrial companies rose 11.8 percent in the first 11 months of 2018, an expansion that fell below the 13.6 percent rise recorded between January and October, China's National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) reported Thursday. | RELATED: | World Could 'Fall Flat on Its Face': Grim Forecast for Emerging Economies | The fall in profits largely reflects slowing growth in sales and producer prices. "Producer prices, industrial output and orders all point…
(2018-12-27). 'Communism for Kids'—but mostly for grownups with imagination. peoplesworld.org 
This short book (101 pages with lots of illustrations, presumably by the author) in a pocket-sized edition is ostensibly aimed at teaching young readers to: 1) critique capitalism for its many-faceted injustices and 2) conceive of a humanistic communism true to some of the founders' original stateless principles. "Before attempting to show that communism might …
(2018-12-27). Trump May be Seeking a Win-Win Outcome in Syria. globalresearch.ca "The Axis of Resistance is effectively wiping out terrorism in Syria — terrorism supported by the West — and for this, we should all be grateful," Mark Taliano said in an interview with the Tasnim News Agency. | "Did the on-going …
(2018-12-27). Selling Fear and Amusement: News as Entertainment. counterpunch.org The news media have contributed to our deteriorating—but entertaining—political situation. Mr. Trump is President partly because he is entertaining. My research on TV news shows that the promotion of the politics of fear is a byproduct of entertaining and sensationalized reports to build audience ratings. Contemporary news practices have increasingly been wedded to new information technologies that provide visuals and images, particularly portable cameras and smart phones. The entertainment format of much of U.S. TV news promotes the use of video or other visuals that are dramatic, conflictual, and em…
(2018-12-27). Crime and Punishment in an Age of the Jungle. counterpunch.org "Almost every problem we face can be traced to a Criminal Corporatism and an out of control Capitalism. If there is a profit to be made, there is little regard paid to the consequences. If challenged, we get denial, diversion, excuses and junk science. It simply doesn't matter how many people are sickened or die, how many species are pushed to extinction or how seriously the planet is compromised." More
(2018-12-27). An End to Empires. globalresearch.ca President Trump's announcement, seemingly unilaterally, without advice from his military advisors or the Pentagon, has shocked and rocked American Military's status quo strategy that has failed us all since post 9/11, yet the overwhelming majority of the American people and …
(2018-12-27). Ancient 'Honey Fungus' Kills Trees, Mutates Across Michigan. telesurenglish.net A fungus has been growing for over 2,500 years in Michigan's Upper Peninsula and now takes up 75 hectares, but aside from a few scientists and residents, no one has seen the impressive creature. | RELATED: | Putin: Russia's Keys Are Science, Education And Technology | Scientists from Canadian and U.S. universities are taking a better look at the massive mushroom in Michigan and say it is at least 2,500 years old and takes up about 140 football fields. They estimated its age by the fung…
(2018-12-27). The Mattis Dilemma. globalresearch.ca The resignation letter of Secretary of Defense James Mattis that was published last Thursday revealed much of the Deep State mindset that has produced the foreign policy catastrophes of the past seventeen years. Mattis, an active duty general in the …
(2018-12-27). Security and Counter-Intelligence: Pakistan's New Regulations Regarding International NGOs. globalresearch.ca Pakistan's recent regulation of International NGOs (INGOs) must be followed up by additional security measures by the counter-intelligence services in order to root out the rest of the foreign intelligence agents that have embedded themselves inside the country, but any …
(2018-12-27). Israel's Airstrikes on Syria Threatened 2 Civilian Flights Landing in Beirut and Damascus. Russian Report. globalresearch.ca Russia's Defense Ministry has said Israel carried out airstrikes on Syrian targets as two civilian flights were landing in Beirut and Damascus, putting passengers at risk. | The Israeli military put two civilian airliners in immediate danger, Igor Konashenkov, the …
(2018-12-27). Demand Transparency in Medicare for All. globalresearch.ca One of the most important pieces of legislation of our times, one that will impact every person in the United States, is currently being drafted in a non-transparent and non-participatory process by a small group of insiders. Rep. Pramila Jayapal…
(2018-12-27). Financial Turmoil, Plummeting Markets: Is the Longest Ever "Bull Market" Over? globalresearch.ca Hindsight will best explain what only guesswork can do now. US equity market action in December has been uncharacteristically ugly for this time of year — the worst performance since December 1931 during the Great Depression. | Santa failed to arrive …
(2018-12-27). There Is No Marshall Plan for Iraq. The Cruel Legacy of America's War Machine. globalresearch.ca On June 5, 1947, in an address at Harvard University, Secretary of State George C. Marshall introduced a European self-help program financed by the United States to the tune of 13 billion dollars (about $110 billion by 2018 estimates), …
(2018-12-27). What's Behind U.S. Troop Withdrawals Announced for Syria and Afghanistan? globalresearch.ca The announced withdrawal of the remaining 2,000 U.S. troops from Syria and a partial withdrawal from Afghanistan does not mean an end to the Pentagon's aggressive militarism and endless U.S. wars — in Syria, in Afghanistan, in the region or …
(2018-12-27). Video: Israel Strikes Syria. Russia's S-300 Air Defense System Was Not Used against Israeli War Planes. globalresearch.ca Late on December 25, the Israeli Air Force carried out a missile strike on targets in the Damascus International Airport area. According to reports, Israeli F-16I jets launched at least 16 missiles from Lebanese airspace. | The Syrian media stressed that …
(2018-12-27). Selected Articles: US Troop Withdrawals from Syria and Afghanistan. globalresearch.ca For seventeen years, Global Research, together with partner independent media organizations, has sought Truth in Media with a view to eventually "disarming" the corporate media's disinformation crusade. | To reverse the tide, we call upon our readers to participate in an …
(2018-12-27). Trump Is Leaving Behind a Trap for Russia, Turkey and Iran in Syria. globalresearch.ca The US executive order of withdrawal from Syria has been signed off on, indicating that President Trump is determined to recall the few thousands US troops in Syria back home. It is well known that regular troops are much more …
(2018-12-27). Saudi Embassy Accused of Helping Man Escape US After Killing Teenage Girl. theantimedia.com 
(MEMO) — The Saudi Embassy in Washington has been accused of helping a Saudi student accused of murdering a teenage girl in a hit and run accident leave the country two weeks before his trial, US media reported. In August 2016, 21-year-old Abdulrahman Sameer Norah illegally sped through a Portland intersection mowing down 15-year-old Fallon Smart, killing …
(2018-12-27). Wakanda Kwanzaa Umoja Celebration ~ Sacramento, CA. indybay.org Kwanzaa is our "California Grown" ancient future holiday showcasing "first fruits of the harvest" continuing ancient traditions from the broader Pan African sacred science of agriculture.
(2018-12-26). Is Kissing a "State Sponsor of Terrorism" a "Terrorist Act"? globalresearch.ca There are now "'good guy terrorists" and "bad guy terrorists". John Kerry concurs: financial aid to Syria's Al Nusra, an affiliate of Al Qaeda is part of NATO's "Responsibility to Protect" mandate.
(2018-12-26). The Oil Game Has Changed. globalresearch.ca The Players Have Changed | US oil production is rapidly growing and has reached 11.2 million barrels per day in Nov 2018, is expected to reach 12.05 m/bpd next April and 12.29 m/bpd by yearend 2019. The pipelines bottleneck will be …
(2018-12-26). Obama, ISIS and the Muslim Brotherhood. The PSD-11 "Secret Blueprint" to Implement Regime Change across the Middle East. globalresearch.ca There is a great uproar over the recent decision by US President Trump to pull US troops out of Syria, announcing his reason for doing so is that ISIS, the so-called Islamic State, has largely been defeated. What lies behind …
(2018-12-26). Video: Who Are the White Helmets? Fake News and Staged Rescues. globalresearch.ca Maxim Grigoriev of the "Foundation for the Study of Democracy", discussed this and other findings gleaned from interviews with numerous individuals, including former terrorists, in Syria, during a video-taped presentation entitled, "Roundtable Discussion on the Middle East Issues: Activities of …
(2018-12-26). Sudan Might be the Next Geopolitical Victim of the New Cold War. globalresearch.ca The North African state of Sudan is currently experiencing serious political War unrest as it attempts to gradually transition from the Saudi-led camp to the Turkish-Qatari one, and the geopolitical fate of this beleaguered but strategically positioned country will have …
(2018-12-26). Counter Chinese Influence: Is Boko Haram a CIA Covert Op to Divide and Conquer Africa? globalresearch.ca The objectives of the US military presence in Africa are well documented: counter Chinese influence and control strategic locations and natural resources including oil reserves. This was confirmed more than 8 years ago by the US State Department
(2018-12-26). Greenland's Rapid Ice Melt Persists Even in Winter, Study Finds. commondreams.org In the latest troubling study regarding how the climate crisis is affecting the world's iciest regions, a new report by the Scottish Association for Marine Science (SAMS) found that the second-largest ice sheet in the world is currently melting even in winter. | www.commondreams.org/sites/default/files……
(2018-12-26). Not 'inclusive' enough? US student told to remove 'F*** Nazis' sign as it provokes 'mixed feelings'. rt.com 
The University of Massachusetts, Amherst, has landed itself in hot water after staff asked a student to remove a sign, condemning Nazis, from her dorm window over "issues of inclusion."
(2018-12-25). The STATUTES of the UDNG: on the search of political excellence. zcomm.org In April 2001 I was mandatorily retired by the Department of Education of the Galician Administration, (then leaded by General Franco's former minister, Manuel Fraga Iribarne, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manuel_Fraga?wprov…), due to "serious mental issues." Some time later, on June 14th, 2006, I legalized and registered in the Political Parties Registry of the Spanish Ministry of Interior a Read more…
(2018-12-25). The Language of Neoliberal Education. counterpunch.org Neoliberalism has become the dominant ideology of the times and has established itself as a central feature of politics. Not only does it define itself as a political and economic system whose aim was to consolidate power in the hands of a corporate and financial elite, it also wages a war over ideas. In this instance, it has defined itself as a form of commonsense and functions as a mode of public pedagogy that produces a template for structuring not just markets but all of social life. More
(2018-12-25). 'With almost $22 trillion of debt, the US is in no position to attack Iran'. rt.com 
The US is trying to send a message to Tehran, with its aircraft carrier in the Persian Gulf, that even though it is leaving Syria, this doesn't mean lifting any pressure on Iran, professor of political science Hamed Mousavi said.
(2018-12-25). TRNN Doesn't Have Stances, but the Reporters Do — Q&A with Paul Jay. therealnews.com 
Paul Jay and Dharna Noor respond to viewer comments that ask the Real News to engage with a wider variety of political opinion and question climate science
(2018-12-24). Charles Dickens Could Teach Trump a Thing or Two About how to 'Keep Christmas Well'. thenation.com Charles Dickens Could Teach Trump a Thing or Two About how to 'Keep Christmas Well'
(2018-12-24). 2019 recession looms on the economic horizon. fightbacknews.org San José, CA – Casting a shadow on the stock market are the growing number of economic statistics that point to a recession in 2019. Almost all mainstream economic forecasters expect economic growth to slow down in 2019 as the impact of the 2018 tax cuts wear off; the forecast is for 2.4% growth, about the same as in 2017. But few predict a recession. | The most commonly looked at economic statistic is the official unemployment rate. Today the nationwide official unemployment rate stands at 3.7%, the lowest rate in a generation. But while the official definition of when a recession starts depends heavily on a mea…
(2018-12-24). Virginia teachers plan statewide protest to demand school funding. wsws.org Thousands of Virginia teachers are expected to march on the state capitol in Richmond on January 28, as the fight in defense of public education continues to spread across the US.
(2018-12-21). Labor 2018 in review: From classroom to courtroom to voting booth. peoplesworld.org 
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(2018-12-21). Taiwan: Open Letter on legal recognition of same-sex unions. amnesty.org Dear Premier Lai, | We write concerning the results of the recent referendums in Taiwan in which same-sex marriage rights and LGBT-inclusive education in schools were rejected by voters on 24 November. We urge the Taiwanese authorities not to implement the outcomes of the referendums as this would violate human rights law, bolster discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, and undermine comprehensive and inclusive education on gender and sexuality. | We would like to recall that despite the referendum results, the Taiwanese government still is under court order to enact legislation for recognizing same-se…
(2018-12-21). Sudan: Shooting of protestors must be immediately investigated. amnesty.org In response to security officers opening fire on protestors in Sudan leaving at least nine people dead, five of whom were students, and dozens more injured over the past two days, Seif Magango, Amnesty International's Deputy Director for East Africa, the Horn and the Great Lakes, said: | | "These killings must stop. Opening fire on unarmed protesters cannot be justified and…
(2018-12-21). United Arab Emirates: Further Information: Possible Verdict For Human Rights Defender: Ahmed Mansoor. amnesty.org On 24 December 2018 the Federal Supreme Court in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is set to hear the appeal of prominent human rights defender and prisoner of conscience, Ahmed Mansoor. The court may issue a final verdict. On 29 May 2018, Ahmed Mansoor was convicted and sentenced to 10 years in prison on charges including "insulting the UAE and its symbols".
(2018-12-21). Skin Color and Gender Determine Privilege and Income, Regardless of Educational Level. therealnews.com 
A new PERI study finds that women of color benefit less from college education, while white men benefit the most. Since the 1970s, people of color's social mobility has stagnated. Noé Wiener discusses the results of his research
(2018-12-20). Trump Pledges to Withdraw U.S. Ground Troops from Syria—But Global Powers & Deadly Air Forces Remain. democracynow.org 
President Trump has ordered the withdrawal of all 2,000 U.S. troops in Syria, shocking many in Washington and around the world. On Wednesday, Trump tweeted, "We have defeated ISIS in Syria, my only reason for being there during the Trump Presidency." He ordered the withdrawal despite opposition from within the White House. We speak with Yazan al-Saadi, a Syrian-Canadian writer and researcher, who warns that U.S. military presence in the region will continue. "You might have a large chunk of the boots on the ground leaving, but it seems very clear that the American air power is going to remain," al-Saadi says.
(2018-12-20). UAE: Fears grow for health of unjustly imprisoned academic. amnesty.org The authorities in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) must immediately and unconditionally release Dr Nasser bin Ghaith, a prisoner of conscience whose health has deteriorated sharply in recent days, said Amnesty International today. | Dr Nasser bin Ghaith is serving a 10-year sentence for criticizing the UAE in comments posted on Twitter after a grossly unfair politically motivated trial. | "News that Dr Nasser bin Ghaith's health has deteriorated sharply…
(2018-12-20). United Arab Emirates: Further Information: Hunger-Striking Academic In Critical Condition: Dr Nasser bin Ghaith. amnesty.org Dr Nasser bin Ghaith's health has severely deteriorated. The prominent Emirati economist and academic has been on hunger strike for over 70 days in al-Razeen prison in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to protest the detention conditions and the denial of access to medical care. He is a prisoner of conscience.
(2018-12-20). Democrats Want More Police Funding But Punt On Educational Equity. therealnews.com 
In a sweeping series of public policy moves, Maryland Democrats announced support for bolstering policing in the state's poorest city while signaling delays in initiatives advocates hoped would boost the state's most neglected public school systems.
(2018-12-19). Mental Health Experts & Rights Groups Call for Unceasing Media Coverage of Separated Migrant Children. democracynow.org 
It's been more than four months since a judge ordered the Trump administration to reunite all families that were separated at the U.S.-Mexico border, but 140 children are still separated from their parents in U.S. custody. It is believed that 30 children will never be reunited. Despite this, family separation is no longer in the daily headlines. We speak with a Harvard psychologist who is trying to change this by calling on U.S. media outlets to highlight the growing number of days that migrant children have been forcibly separated from their parents. Dr. Paula J. Caplan is a clinical and research psychologist an…
(2018-12-19). Trump Administration Recommends Slashing Civil Rights Protections for Students of Color. aclu.org A federal commission's post-Parkland recommendations include reversing an Obama-era guidance on racial disparities in school discipline. | On Tuesday, the Federal Commission on School Safety issued recommendations that it claims will help makes schools safer following the mass shooting in Parkland, Florida. But at the center of the report is a proposal that will endanger millions of public school students, especially students of color and students with disabilities, by reversing federal guidance intended to address racial disparities in school discipline. Doing away with the guidance will weaken federal civil rig…
(2018-12-19). When Best Practice Isn't Good Enough: Large Campaigns of Phishing Attacks in Middle East and North Africa Target Privacy-Conscious Users. amnesty.org We have identified several campaigns of credentials phishing, likely operated by the same attackers, targeting hundreds of individuals spread across the Middle East and North Africa. | In one campaign, the attackers were particularly going after accounts on popular self-described "secure email" services, such as Tutanota and ProtonMail. | In another campaign, the attackers have been targeting hundreds of Google and Yahoo accounts, successfully bypassing common forms of two-factor authentication.