(2019-07-03). New Zealand secondary teachers' union pushes through sellout. wsws.org The deal pushed through by…
(2019-07-03). Charter School Advocates Try to Downplay Growing Opposition to Charter Schools. dissidentvoice.org 
Prominent charter school advocates are understandably shaken and worried about the growing tide of opposition to privately-operated nonprofit and for-profit charter schools that have been wreaking havoc across the country for nearly 30 years. Charter school supporters are speaking out more in hopes of saving these deregulated and segregated schools that often perform poorly and …
(2019-07-03). Egypt's international exports to soar to $28.7 billion. cgtn.com 
Egyptian exports to international groups hit 28.7 billion U.S. dollars in 2018, up 6.6 percent from 2017, the state statistics agency said Tuesday. | According to a bulletin by Egypt's Central Agency for Public Mobilization and Statistics (CAPMAS), the international groups include the UN Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA), the Sahel and Sahara Group, the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) and the Group of 15. | Egypt's exports to ESCWA reached 7.9 billion dollars in 2018, while COMESA registered 1.9 billion dollars. | The country's exports to groups of which Egypt is not…
(2019-07-03). From Japan to Houston During the G20 Circus. counterpunch.org 
In 2017, just 3 people were killed in shooting incidents in Japan, where there is strict gun control. By contrast, and let's focus on children alone, data from the Center for Disease Control shows that 6.63 children, 18 and under, died each day from violence-related firearm deaths in 2017, the last year those statistics are available (2,420 total deaths divided by 365 days = 6.63). More
(2019-07-03). Immigration Lobby Group Launches DACA "Renewals Now" Campaign To Increase Resources And Support For Dreamers. blackstarnews.com 
WASHINGTON, DC — FWD.us today announced the launch of the DACA Renewals Now campaign, a long-term educational campaign and resource drive to support the more than 700,000 Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients who are impacted by changes to the DACA program. | The effort, which will continue through this year, will help encourage and facilitate DACA renewals for Dreamers by driving donations to organizations working around renewals, raising public awareness, and partnering with organizations to offer other related services, such as renewal clinics. The FWD.us Education Fund will adapt the…
(2019-07-03). Almost half of UK universities and colleges see drop in student satisfaction. thecanary.co Almost half of the UK's universities and colleges have seen a fall in the proportion of students who are happy with their experience of higher education, figures show. | The latest National Student Survey (NSS) reveals that the overall percentage of students who are satisfied with their course and institution increased to 84%. | This was an increase of one percentage point on the previous year. | In England, 83% of students were satisfied with the quality of their course — the same percentage as in 2018. | A PA analysis of the data shows that of 354 universities and colleges that have comparable figures for…
(2019-07-03). Progressives Rejoice as Biden's Lead Weakens After Debate: Poll. telesurenglish.net Joe Biden remains comfortably ahead as a new poll, reported on by Politico reveals the former vice president remains in the lead but has lost some percentage points following last week's debate, while Bernie Sander Kamala Harris and Elizabeth Warren are the only other contenders polling above one percent among Democratic supporters. | RELATED: | Bernie Sanders Dem Debate: Education, Health Care For All | The data showed that Harris is growing in support at the expense of Joe Biden, s…
(2019-07-03). Australia: Hundreds of students and staff protest against trimesters at UNSW. wsws.org "Orientating the uni towards profit rather than education is not a good thing overall for education."
(2019-07-03). Hawai'i Board of Education Bans Herbicides on School Grounds in Response to Community Concerns. indybay.org Honolulu, HI, June 28, 2019 — This week, the Hawai'i State Board of Education (BOE) released a memo announcing that it will be banning the use of herbicides on public school campuses effective immediately. The announcement is the result of a public meeting held on Monday between BOE officials, community members, and Dewayne "Lee" Johnson—the first plaintiff to win a cancer suit brought against Monsanto/Bayer.
(2019-07-03). Taking sides and telling the truth: The hidden history of the Arnautoff mural. peoplesworld.org 
Editor's note: Last week, the San Francisco Board of Education voted to paint over a 1936 mural titled "The Life of George Washington," at the city's George Washington High School. The mural is the work of artist Victor Arnautoff. The mural critically depicts the racist and colonialist history of the U.S.' founding. Misunderstandings about its …
(2019-07-03). Nature's Garden: A Model for a Healthy Human Social Ecosystem. globalresearch.ca At one point in Victor Hugo's 1862 novel, Les Miserables, Jean Valjean and Cosette lived, secretly, in a house on Rue Plumet, where a garden hid their house from passers-by. This garden had been left uncultivated for fifty years. …
(2019-07-03). Bolsonaro's Brazil Is a Pretty Bleak Place to Live. globalresearch.ca It's been a little over half a year since the right-wing leader took office, but already Bolsonaro has made Brazil a pretty bleak place to live, and it doesn't look like it's going to get better anytime soon. | Nobody denies …
(2019-07-03). Syria's Second S-200 Debacle in Less than a Year Shows How Desperate It's Becoming. globalresearch.ca Syria suffered its second S-200 debacle after a stray missile landed in Cyprus less than a year since a previous one accidentally hit a Russian spy plane last September, with these two incidents showing just how desperate it is to …
(2019-07-03). We're Just Beginning to Grasp the Toll of the Islamic State's Archaeological Looting in Syria. globalresearch.ca The Islamic State surrendered its last scrap of territory, in Baghouz, Syria, this past March. | While some argue that celebrations of IS's demise are premature, there's no question that the terrorist group left a trail of destruction in its …
(2019-07-03). What is July 4th to US Imperialism? What is it to the Oppressed? globalresearch.ca What does America's national celebration mean to those under the heel of "Manifest Destiny," at home and abroad? "For the victims of US imperialism, the 4th of July is indeed a 'hollow mockery' and 'mere bombast, fraud, and deception' …
(2019-07-03). This Roadside Mechanic from Rajasthan Has Rescued over 1,180 Injured Wild Animals! asia-pacificresearch.com …
(2019-07-03). Harvard awards fellowship to Rick Snyder, Flint's poisoner-in-chief. wsws.org The former Michigan governor, who presided over the lead poisoning of Flint's water supply, has been awarded a prestigious senior research fellowship at Harvard University.
(2019-07-03). The Trump-Kim Meeting: Mr. President, Your 20 Steps into North Korea Toward Pyongyang Were Dramatic and Historical. But, "How Far Are You Going"? globalresearch.ca The Trump-Kim meeting at DMZ on June 30 took the world off guard; it was theatrical; it was historical. It gave a glimpse of hope for long waited peace on the Korean peninsula and the falling-down of the last frontier …
(2019-07-03). Latin American Indigenous Peoples Congress Begins in Brazil. telesurenglish.net The University of Brasilia began hosting Wednesday the third International Congress of Latin American Indigenous Peoples (Cipial), a scientific event which joins together more than 2,500 participants who seek to promote intercultural dialogues on Indigenous issues. | RELATED: | Mark Ruffalo, DiCaprio Stand With Ecuador's Indigenous Waoranis | "Cipial is a long-awaited moment because it is an opportunity for exchanging research results and experiences as well as for buil…
(2019-07-03). Eight Years Ago: Regime Change at the IMF: Christine Lagarde and The Frame-Up of Dominique Strauss-Kahn. globalresearch.ca Five years ago Flashback to February-June 2011. The DSK Honey Trap Scandal was instrumental in Lagarde's accession to the IMF. Dominque Strauss Khan (DSK), managing director of the IMF was framed and Christine Lagarde was appointed to replace him.
(2019-07-03). The British Empire Created the Reserve Bank of India, as a "Sheathed Weapon," Used to Fleece Indian Wealth. asia-pacificresearch.com …
(2019-07-03). China's Careful New Focus on Latin America. globalresearch.ca Latin America's shifting geopolitics and the prolonged slowdown in China's economic growth in recent years have led to a significant change in Beijing's strategic approach to the region. The commodities boom at the beginning of this century coincided with a …
(2019-07-03). The JCPOA Nuclear Deal: Why Europe Cannot Use the 'Snap Back' Mechanism Against Iran. globalresearch.ca Western media are likely to jump on the 'snapback mechanism' wagon now that Iran has released details about the second stage of its reduction in commitments to the nuclear deal, also known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA)….
(2019-07-03). Americans Are Complacent When It Comes to the Dangers of Nuclear War. globalresearch.ca In a recent post, I mentioned the Congressional debate over authorizing and funding the use of "low-yield" or usable nukes, which has many worried that the threshold for the utilization of nuclear weapons would be significantly lowered. On June …
(2019-07-03). A Gray Whale Washed Ashore in Alaska May Hold Clues to this Year's Deadly Migration. globalresearch.ca Most years the annual gray whale migration along North America's West Coast is a sure sign of spring. But this year something has gone wrong. Since January at least 167 dead whales have washed ashore from Mexico to Alaska. Scientists …
(2019-07-03). 'Good News': Austria Poised to Become First EU Nation to Fully Ban Cancer-Linked Weed Killer Glyphosate. commondreams.org Austria is on track to become the first country in the European Union to fully ban the world's most commonly used herbicide after the nation's lower house of parliament passed a bill Tuesday that would outlaw all uses of glyphosate, which researchers and global health experts have tied to cancer. | www.commondreams.org/sites/default/files……
(2019-07-03). The Unwritten History of Israel's Alliance with Iran's Shah Dictatorship. globalresearch.ca This year marks the 40th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution in Iran, during which the Ayatollahs took control of the country and brought down the Shah's absolutist monarchy. The Iranian masses, who were undergoing various ideological changes at the time, …
(2019-07-03). A Thought for the Fourth of July: Can the U.S. Constitution Accommodate a Rogue President? globalresearch.ca First published by Global Research on June 24, 2017 | "He [FBI Director James Comey] was fired because he was investigating the White House… This is the kind of thing that goes on in non-democracies."Jeffrey Toobin (1960- …
(2019-07-03). India's Looming Agricultural Crisis: A Unique Chance to Change the System? asia-pacificresearch.com …
(2019-07-03). It's Time to Declare Your Independence from Tyranny, America. globalresearch.ca "These are the times that try men's souls. The summer soldier and the sunshine patriot will, in this crisis, shrink from the service of their country; but he that stands it now deserves the love and thanks of man and …
(2019-07-03). Fourth of July: "Put Away the Flags" globalresearch.ca This article was first published by The Progressive and Global Research in July 2010 | On this July 4, we would do well to renounce nationalism and all its symbols: its flags, its pledges of allegiance, its anthems, its insistence in …
(2019-07-03). Trump Imagines a Quick US War with No Plan B, but Overlooks Iran's Possible Plan B. globalresearch.ca In another of his characteristic messages via Twitter, US President Donald Trump declared his army's capacity to use "obliteration" fire power against Iran if necessary and in case of war between the two countries. Further, Trump's claimed that such a …
(2019-07-03). UC Santa Cruz Lobby Corps Addresses Recall Effort. indybay.org The UC Santa Cruz Lobby Corps has issued a letter opposing the recall effort being made by Santa Cruz United against Santa Cruz City Councilmembers Drew Glover and Chris Krohn. The letter states that, "students are at serious risk of losing some of our strongest advocates in local government" if the recall is successful. The letter accuses Santa Cruz United of spreading false information about the candidates, including, "falsely accusing Glover of perjury in federal court."
(2019-07-03). Dossier 18: The only answer is to mobilise the workers. mronline.org 
Tricontinental: Institute for Social Research launches its eighteenth dossier, "The Only Answer Is to Mobilize the Workers." The challenges facing Indian workers and their strategies to fight back are explained through the insights and expertise of K. Hemalata, president of the Center of Indian Trade Unions (CITU). | Source
(2019-07-02). Honduras: Students Occupy University Campuses to Support Strike. telesurenglish.net Students occupied were continuing Tuesday their occupation of the National Autonomous University of Honduras (UNAH) campuses in San Pedro Sula and Tegucigalpa which began Monday in support of nationwide demonstrations which have been carried out by doctors and teachers in favor of public healthcare and education services since April. | RELATED: | Honduran Coup 10 Years Later: Country in Crisis | The students also announced the creation of the Coalition in Defense of the UNAH, a university that…
(2019-07-02). Sanders' Campaign Raises $18M From Working Class Donors. telesurenglish.net The U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders raised US$18 million for his presidential campaign in the second quarter as reported by his team Tuesday. | RELATED: | Bernie Sanders Dem Debate: Education, Health Care For All | The money came from "nearly 1 million donations," the campaign said in a statement which means everyone donated U$18 in average. After Sanders transferred an additiona US$6 million from other committees, it brought the total to US$24 million, being a little less than South Bend…
(2019-07-02). Chilean Teachers continue National Strike. plenglish.com By Rafael Calcines Armas | Santiago de Chile, Jul 2 (Prensa Latina) Thousands of members of the Chilean Teachers' Association rejected a proposal from the government in response to their demands and decided to continue with the national strike that is now in its fifth week.
(2019-07-02). Dialectical theater: Terry Burnsed's classes at Beijing's Agricultural University. peoplesworld.org 
CHICAGO—"Beware the three T's," Terry Burnsed has been warned. For the last ten years or so, he's been teaching a mini-course in theater history at the China Agricultural University in Beijing. He enjoys broad freedom to teach the course as he sees fit, but there are three subjects best not spoken about in class: Tiananmen, …
(2019-07-02). Is Bottled Water Safe to Drink, Everyday? counterpunch.org 
The next time you put your lips to a plastic bottle of "crystal-clear mountain spring water" think about Trump's herculean efforts to dismantle federal agencies that protect health. More to the point, Trump's innate distrust of science is already starting to impact health risks, e.g., according to Consumer Reports ("CR") excessive levels of arsenic are More
(2019-07-02). Is Bottled Water Safe to Drink Every Day? dissidentvoice.org The next time you put your lips to a plastic bottle of "crystal-clear mountain spring water" think about Trump's herculean efforts to dismantle federal agencies that protect health. More to the point, Trump's innate distrust of science is already starting to impact health risks; e.g., according to Consumer Reports (CR) excessive levels of arsenic are …
(2019-07-02). NEW YORK STATE SENATOR JAMES SANDERS PRESENTS YOUTH AWARDS AND NYSABPRL SCHOLARSHIPS TO DESERVING BLACK AND MINORITY STUDENTS. blackstarnews.com 
Senator James Sanders Jr. (D-Far Rockaway, Rochdale Village) presented awards and scholarships to select community youth at a ceremony at his District Office in South Ozone Park on Monday July 1, 2019. | "You are a blessing to this community and I know you will go on to do great things," Sanders said. "It is my hope that you will learn from the recognition you have received today and come back to your respective neighborhoods to inspire others after you have achieved success in your own lives." | Some of the recipients were high school undergraduates who received a NYS Senate Youth Leadership Award for their aca…
(2019-07-02). NEW REPORT: NEXT PRESIDENT MUST IMPLEMENT "EXPLICIT RACE EQUITY" MEASURES TO ERADICATE RACIAL INEQUITIES IN EDUCATION. blackstarnews.com 
Center For American Progress says institutional racism must be honestly confronted to eradicate educational inequities… | Washington, D.C. — Today, the Center for American Progress released a new report laying out what the next president of the United States should do to center equity in a policy agenda to improve K-12 education in America. | In stark contrast to the current administration's efforts to unwind tools designed to address disparities between opportunities available to nonwhite students, the report makes a robust case for scaling the role of the federal government in education in order to addr…
(2019-07-02). Russia's Military Deal with Mali Further Encroaches on France's Influence in West Africa. globalresearch.ca Russia is making rapid progress in presenting a "balancing" alternative to French domination in Paris' Franàßafrique "sphere of influence" in Africa after signing a military deal with the terrorist-plagued but geostrategically significant state of Mali during the visit of its …
(2019-07-02). New Legal Challenges Launched to Keystone XL Pipeline Approval. globalresearch.ca Conservation groups filed a federal lawsuit today challenging the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' illegal approval of the Keystone XL tar sands pipeline to be constructed through hundreds of rivers, streams and wetlands without evaluating the project's impacts as required …
(2019-07-02). NIAC Statement on Iran Surpassing Enriched Uranium Stockpile Limit. globalresearch.ca In response to reports that Iran has surpassed the enriched uranium stockpile limit set by the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), or Iran nuclear deal, Jamal Abdi, President of the National Iranian American Council, released the following statement: …
(2019-07-02). Trump Meets Kim in DMZ: Hope for a Breakthrough in Korea. globalresearch.ca There is hope for some real progress in U.S.-North Korean relations after Sunday morning's unscheduled meeting between President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un, largely because Russia and China seem more determined than ever to facilitate forward …
(2019-07-02). Democratic Party Candidates for 2020: Who Won the Debate? Tulsi Gabbard Let the Genie out of the Bottle. globalresearch.ca Last Wednesday's debate among half of the announced Democratic Party candidates to become their party's nominee for president in 2020 was notable for its lack of drama. Many of those called on to speak had little to say apart from …
(2019-07-02). After Supreme Court Refusal, It's Up to the People to End Gerrymandering. globalresearch.ca The Supreme Court has abdicated its responsibility to strike down partisan gerrymandering. This occurs when one party intentionally manipulates district boundaries to skew its voting power, notwithstanding the will of the voters. Although both parties engage in partisan gerrymandering, Republicans …
(2019-07-02). Provoking Iran Over and Over: US "Throwing Kitchen Sink" at Islamic Republic. globalresearch.ca Provoking Iran has become a favorite US pastime, it seems. The CIA, along with the Mossad and MI6, just can't seem to help themselves when it comes to bullying, meddling with and provoking the Persian nation. From Operation Ajax in …
(2019-07-02). Media and Politicians Ignore Oncoming Financial Crisis. globalresearch.ca The mainstream media was too busy obsessing over Russiagate to notice that, according to an annual Social Security and Medicare Boards of Trustees report, the Social Security trust fund will run out of money by 2035. The trustees also reported …