(2020-09-01). Two faces of time in the modern era—Immanuel Wallerstein and his intervention on the issue of cultures in conflicts. mronline.org 
By redefining a range of categories, Wallerstein seeks to reconstruct the scenario of the world, using a kind of political economy of culture to replace various Enlightenment thoughts—the presuppositions of various social sciences and their classification systems.
(2020-09-01). Ousting Trump is the way forward for hard-pressed Latinos. peoplesworld.org 
LOS ANGELES — In this country of abundant resources and talk of greatness we still have Latino children suffering from hunger every day and night. Their concentration and focus on education drift away because their minds are worrying about other things. Latino parents worry about keeping their families together, securing adequate housing, health care, protection …
(2020-09-01). Black National Convention targets police violence, builds unity for Black liberation. peoplesworld.org 
The Movement for Black Lives (M4BL) and the Electoral Justice Project joined forces to bring together Black organizers and activists from across the country this past Friday, Aug. 29, for the 2020 Black National Convention (BNC), a "multi-hour broadcast filled with energy, celebration, education, electoral justice, and a vision for Black lives before the biggest …
(2020-09-01). Florida teachers unions halt dangerous GOP school reopening plan. peoplesworld.org 
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Florida's millions of schoolkids headed back to class this week, but—thanks to their teachers' union—not to brick-and-mortar buildings where an unsafe state plan could have exposed them, their teachers, their bus drivers, their parents and their communities to the coronavirus. Instead, they're "virtually" learning via computer, tablet and other electronic devices. That's because, just …
(2020-09-01). Vote-by-Mail Issue Could Lead to Violence. globalresearch.ca The debate over voting by mail in America in November generally is defined by the interests of the two major political parties. Democrats insist that such voting enfranchises large numbers of citizens who would not otherwise be able to vote …
(2020-09-01). Canada's Regime Change Efforts in Nicaragua Rife with Hypocrisy. globalresearch.ca Canada is supporting US efforts to overthrow Nicaragua's government. | A recently leaked USAID document highlights "
(2020-09-01). Russia-Sanctions-Gate: Trump Sanctions Three Russian Research Institutes. globalresearch.ca Russia won the race to develop a vaccine for COVID-19. On August 11, its Sputnik V was registered for use by the Russian Ministry of Health. | Development of the vaccine followed 20 years of research, what its scientists called another …
(2020-09-01). China Retaliates Against US Entity List. globalresearch.ca US war on China by other means because of its growing prominence on the world stage has both countries on a potential collision course toward direct confrontation if cooler heads in Washington don't step back from the brink. | Unacceptable US …
(2020-09-01). The pseudoscience behind the right-wing drive to force schools to open. wsws.org The ruling elites and their legion of state and local officials are furiously pushing to open schools and universities. However, recent published studies have provided ample evidence that school openings will drive the pandemic towards a second potentially larger wave.
(2020-09-01). Reducing Vasopressor Exposure in Patients With Vasodilatory Hypotension. jamanetwork.com To the Editor A clinical trial by Dr Lamontagne and colleagues showed that reducing exposure to vasopressors through a lower mean arterial pressure (MAP) target during resuscitation in older patients with vasodilatory hypotension decreased 90-day mortality, although it did not reach statistical significance. Three large randomized clinical trials also showed that early goal-directed therapy did not improve outcomes in patients with septic shock.
(2020-09-01). 'Emergency' for global education, as fewer than half world's students cannot return to school. news.un.org Classes for more than 450 million students starting the new academic year are expected to be entirely remote — or for some, a mix of distance and in-person learning — the UN education and cultural organization (UNESCO) has said.
(2020-09-01). Are We Deliberately Trying To Provoke A Military Crisis With Russia? globalresearch.ca A dangerous vehicle collision between U.S and Russian soldiers in Northeastern Syria on Aug. 24 highlights the fragility of the relationship and the broader test of wills between the two major powers. | According to
(2020-09-01). Como a Eurásia está sendo remodelada. globalresearch.ca Todos somos testemunhas de como a China O que lerà£o a seguir teve origem numa série de discussàµes privadas multilaterais entre analistas de inteligência e pode ajudar a …
(2020-09-01). Universal Masking in the United States: the Role of Mandates, Health Education, and the CDC. jamanetwork.com This Viewpoint proposes legal and policy options for promoting universal face mask wearing in the US and, recognizing the limits of state-by-state implementation, proposes strengthening the authority, independence, and funding of the CDC to enact responses to this and future comparable public health emergencies.
(2020-09-01). There's a Problem with the Belarus Protest Movement: Svetlana Tikhanovskaya. globalresearch.ca Politologist Georgii Bovt gave an
(2020-09-01). An American Journey: 1635 Arrival to 2020 U.S. Catastrophe. globalresearch.ca I set out to write a commentary on current economic events for this engagement, with a focus on monetary issues. But the current nightmarish scenario in the U.S. is so confusing and is moving at such a rapid speed, that …
(2020-09-01). Researchers Strive to Recruit Hard-Hit Minorities Into COVID-19 Vaccine Trials. jamanetwork.com This Medical News article discusses efforts to ensure participation of racial and ethnic minorities in clinical trials of COVID-19 vaccines.
(2020-09-01). Cornell University to Reopen this Fall Despite Opposition from Community. progressive.org The school is the only Ivy League university that will be reopening, leaving students and community members concerned for their safety.
(2020-09-01). End Life Sentences for Non-Violent Crimes. globalresearch.ca Fair Wayne …
(2020-09-01). US Intervention in Nicaragua. Washington Stated Intent to "Destroy Public Order" and Engage in "Violent Actions": Brian Willson. globalresearch.ca 33rd Anniversary of Brian's Surviving the US Train Assault in California, September 1, 2020 in front of the US embassy, Managua, Nicaragua | Buenos dias. I am here today in front of the US Embassy in Managua to protest US intervention …
(2020-09-01). US Intervention in Nicaragua. Washington's Stated Intent to "Destroy Public Order" and Engage in "Violent Actions": Brian Willson. globalresearch.ca 33rd Anniversary of Brian's Surviving the US Train Assault in California, September 1, 2020 in front of the US embassy, Managua, Nicaragua | Buenos dias. I am here today in front of the US Embassy in Managua to protest US intervention …
(2020-09-01). Payer Mix Among Patients Receiving Dialysis. jamanetwork.com To the Editor The Research Letter by Ms Hoffman and colleagues described trends in payer mix among patients receiving dialysis in the United States. We share the authors' concerns that shifting patients from publicly funded insurance to commercial insurance could increase the overall cost of dialysis care. Although the Affordable Care Act increased access to the commercial insurance market through the creation of health insurance exchanges, we were surprised by the magnitude of non-Medicare coverage reported.
(2020-09-01). Nigeria: The Politics of Ethnicity, Its Impact on Development and Biafra's Quest for Self-Determination. globalresearch.ca Undoubtedly, Nigeria has entered a period of political uncertainty. With the next presidential election fast approaching, some politicians and experts are strongly advocating for, among others, a constitutional review considered as the best way to preserve peace and stability in …
(2020-09-01). Ending Poverty, Hunger and War = Racial Justice? globalresearch.ca The Black Lives Matter slogan and the demand for "racial justice" echo as the defining characteristic of the ongoing resistance from Portland to Kenosha. But the drama of the moment obscures the limitation of these demands. What we mean is …
(2020-09-01). How Pakistan's Military Created Rift Between Imran Khan and Modi? globalresearch.ca During his stint in power as Pakistan's prime minister until July 2017, Nawaz Sharif had nurtured cordial working relationship with India's Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders Atal Bihari Vajpayee and Narendra Modi. This, along with his role in Kargil …
(2020-09-01). Military Recruiters Don't Belong In High Schools. popularresistance.org Since the end of the draft in 1973, the U.S. has relied on an all-volunteer service to maintain its 1.3 million-member global police force. Over the years the military has used a number of different recruitment methods, but the target audience has always been the same: high schoolers. | The No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 significantly changed how military recruiters reach teenagers. Section 9528 mandates public high schools give military recruiters the same access to students that college recruiters get, including their personal contact information. Schools became gold mines for recruiting "future soldiers."
(2020-09-01). Leader's meeting with Education Ministry officials. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Sep. 01 (MNA) — Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei held a meeting on Tuesday via videoconference with the Education Minister Mohsen Haji Mirzaei, and senior officials at the Education Ministry.
(2020-09-01). American Federation of Teachers endorses Green New Deal. peoplesworld.org 
At its recent National Convention the 1.7 million member American Federation of Teachers (AFT) passed a sweeping resolution in support of the Green New Deal. With this action, the AFT becomes the fourth national union in the U.S. to take this step. So far the Service Employees International Union (SEIU), the flight attendants (AFA-CWA) and …
(2020-09-01). Zuckerberg to donate $300 million to ensure Covid-safe US elections as Facebook hunts for Russian disinformation. rt.com 
Mark Zuckerberg has said he will donate $300 million to help ensure a "secure" election process amid the Covid-19 pandemic, while Facebook remains on the prowl for alleged "foreign interference" from Russia. | Zuckerberg and his wife Priscilla Chan announced on Tuesday that they will donate the hefty pile of cash to "two non-partisan organizations" — the Center for Tech and Civic Life and the Center for Election Innovation & Research. The donation will help with the highly controversial mail-in voting system and go towards ensuring safety measures at polling stations. | "There will be historic levels of v…
(2020-09-01). Video: Dummy Soldiers and Abandoned Battle Tanks: Israel Prepares for War with Hezbollah. globalresearch.ca Hikers in the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights found at least 5 armed and unguarded Merkava Mk. IV battle tanks. | The doors of the battle tanks were open with equipment and munitions left completely unguarded inside. The incident took place amid the …
(2020-09-01). Give More, Get More: Study Finds Generosity Linked to Lower Mortality Rate. sputniknews.com A new study published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences suggests that those who are more generous live longer.
(2020-09-01). Will Men Vanish If the Y Chromosome Shrinks Into Oblivion? sputniknews.com While the Y chromosome apparently had as many genes as the Y chromosome about 166 million years ago, it has since shrunk drastically and may possibly be on its way to disappearing altogether.
(2020-09-01). Uprisings Against Evictions Are Sweeping the Country Today. truthout.org Organizers and community members in at least 15 cities across the United States are set to mobilize Tuesday to "storm the streets in front of the homes and offices of Republican leaders, occupy eviction courts, and hold teach-ins on tenant protections for a nationwide day of uprisings to protest the Senate's failures to provide relief during the biggest eviction crisis the U.S. has ever faced." | The
(2020-09-01). Millions return to work and school in France. yenisafak.com Amid strict health protocols schools and offices, opened in France on Tuesday after months of restrictions to stem the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic.Wearing masks, nearly 12.4 million children walked to schools, the first time since March. An estimated 25.5 million people also returned to work from their offices in the country.Masks have been made compulsory for all students over the age of 11, which means those studying in middle school and above.Since the lockdown enforced by the pandemic, students have not been inside classrooms. Many of them studying form home lacked the necessary technology — computers or…
(2020-09-01). Sanofi halts trials of failed COVID-19 drug. yenisafak.com Recent international clinical trials conducted with the drug — typically used for rheumatoid arthritis — have produced adverse reactions in some patients, including pneumonia and even death.Sanofi is one of several companies currently attempting to develop a vaccine against COVID-19. It manufactures Kevzara with its American partner Regeneron.John Reed, Sanofi's global head of research and development, expressed appreciation for his team's efforts in testing the drug."Although this trial did not yield the results we hoped for, we are proud of the work that was achieved by the team to further our understanding o…
(2020-09-01). Opposition grows to British Columbia NDP government's reckless school reopening. wsws.org The BC NDP government is receiving critical support for its reckless back-to-school drive from the B.C. Teachers Federation, which, while mouthing oppositional sounding phrases, is helping organize the return to class.
(2020-09-01). On September 1, Struggling Families Face Evictions Both Online and Off. commondreams.org "During the COVID-19 emergency, closing this digital divide has gotten even harder," writes Floberg, "Recent research shows that more than half of all low-income broadband users in the United States are worried about paying their internet bills." (Photo: Graciolli Dotcom/flickr/cc) | www.commondreams.org/sites/default/files… …
(2020-09-01). Progressive Democrats Look to Massachusetts for Next 2020 Primary Night Victories. commondreams.org "Today we vote for a future where clean air, healthcare, and a quality education are considered a human right; not a privilege." | www.commondreams.org/sites/default/files… …
(2020-09-01). 'Fund Our Future': Nationwide Day of Action to Demand Safe Schools Planned for September 2. commondreams.org Despite need for crucial resources to keep students, teachers, and families safe during the pandemic, schools have not been given "one additional federal dollar" to open safely. | www.commondreams.org/sites/default/files… …
(2020-09-01). Payer Mix Among Patients Receiving Dialysis—Reply. jamanetwork.com In Reply We agree with Drs Lin and Erickson on the importance of using patient-level data to corroborate facility-level trends in payer mix for ESKD. Significant changes were shown in facility-reported Medicare and non-Medicare enrollment in our study, but the patient-level statistics that Lin and Erickson provide from the USRDS Annual Data Reports showed almost no change in Medicare and non-Medicare enrollment.
(2020-09-01). Perché l'Italia schiera i suoi caccia in Lituania. globalresearch.ca Si prevede che il traffico aereo civile in Europa calerà quest'anno del 60% rispetto al 2019, a causa delle restrizioni per il Covid-19, mettendo a rischio oltre 7 milioni di posti di lavoro. Cresce in compenso il traffico aereo militare….
(2020-09-01). Por que razà£o a Itália instala os seus caàßas na Lituânia. globalresearch.ca Prevê-se que o tráfego aéreo civil na Europa irá diminuir este ano 60% em comparaàßà£o com 2019, devido à s restriàßàµes ao Covid-19, colocando em risco mais de 7 milhàµes de empregos. Em compensaàßà£o, aumenta o tráfego aéreo militar. | Na sexta-feira, …
(2020-09-01). My favourite teacher just died. thecanary.co By the end of my twelfth year on this planet, I had been groomed, raped, beaten in my own home, and subjected to over a decade of narcissistic abuse. On top of that, I was living with undiagnosed autism. I developed a mask to survive it all, and most people never saw past it. | But Mr Smith was one of three teachers at my school who did. He made me feel seen and accepted in a way I rarely experienced. And he just died. So I wanted to take a moment to share with you the difference he made in my life, and the power a great teacher has to impact the lives of our young people. | Mr Smith: | Mr Smith was a pro…
(2020-09-01). What This Country Needs Is a Working Parents Administration. thenation.com What This Country Needs Is a Working Parents Administration…
(2020-08-31). Is Russia Backtracking on China's "Belt and Road" (BRI)? Moscow's Balancing Act Between China and India. globalresearch.ca The critical assessment of China's Belt & Road Initiative (BRI) last month by the influential Director of the Russian Academy of Sciences' Institute of Far Eastern Studies coupled with India's eagerness all summer to court the Eurasian Great Power into …
(2020-08-31). US Sanctions Russian Research Institute that Developed COVID-19 Vaccine. globalresearch.ca Russia won the race to develop the first vaccine against the novel coronavirus. The United States has responded by slapping sanctions on a Russian research facility involved in creating it. | The US government has blacklisted several Russian scientific institutes, including …
(2020-08-31). Tory MP labels Boris Johnson's government a 'megadisaster' as MPs return to parliament. thecanary.co 
Boris Johnson is facing fresh pressure from his backbenches for clarity on taxes, education, and coronavirus (Covid-19) policy as MPs return to Westminster after the summer recess.'Megadisaster': The prime minister has come under fire for presiding over a series of U-turns, including on exam results and face coverings in schools, over the last few weeks. After months of what one Tory MP said had been a "megadisaster from one day to the next", many are demanding reassurances from ministers as parliament resumes on Tuesday afternoon.A senior Conservative MP told the PA news agency that backbenchers were "tir…
(2020-08-31). Teaching unions call for temporary ban on school absence fines. thecanary.co 
Education unions are calling for a temporary ban on school absence fines as thousands of pupils return to classrooms in England and Wales.Approximately 40% of schools are expected to welcome back students for the start of the autumn term today, despite concerns being raised about their ability to reopen safely.It will be the first time many pupils in England have stepped into a classroom since March, when schools were closed except to look after vulnerable children and those of keyworkers. | The National Association of Head Teachers (NAHT) said the government should temporarily scrap fines for parents who do not…
(2020-08-31). Battleground South China Sea? Growing US Hostility toward China. globalresearch.ca US hostility toward China's growing political, economic, technological, and military prominence risks possible direct confrontation between both nations. | China seeks peace and cooperative relations with other countries in stark contrast to Washington's aim for unchallenged dominance by whatever it takes …
(2020-08-31). US Elections 2020: Hillary Tells Jo Biden Don't Concede if You Lose. globalresearch.ca War goddess Hillary never left the political stage gently into that good night. | Eager to avenge her loss to Trump in 2016, she keeps resurfacing instead of fading away like old soldiers. | With Biden holding a commanding lead in most …