(2020-03-05). Girls should study how to be mothers rather than go to school — controversial Russian Priest. rt.com 
Hot on the heels of calling live-in-girlfriends "free prostitutes," Russia's least politically correct clergyman, Archpriest Dmitry Smirnov, is in no mood to stop making controversial comments. | The notorious cleric has once again come under fire — this time for questioning the need to send girls to school. | "It is more important to teach a seven-year-old girl how to look after a child, and not to read and write, which she already knows how to do," he said, speaking to Christian radio station Radonezh. "What is there to do in this school? Learn jealousy, name-calling, bad words, rudeness to teachers? W…
(2020-03-05). The New Poll Tax? Long Lines, Closed Polling Stations Hurt Black, Latinx & Student Voters in TX, CA. democracynow.org 
Long wait times plagued polling places in Texas throughout Super Tuesday, especially in districts with high numbers of black and Latinx voters and college students. Many voters reported waiting in line for more than three hours to cast a ballot. At least 750 Texas polling sites have been shuttered since 2013, when the Supreme Court slashed federal oversight of Texas and other Southern states under the Voting Rights Act of 1965. There were long lines, too, in Los Angeles, where many polling places reported problems with a brand-new $300 million voting system. The Sanders campaign sued to keep polling places open a…
(2020-03-05). MIT researchers confirm what we knew all along: Evo won and OAS lied. mronline.org 
The report released by researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology raises questions about why the Organization of American States lied and who benefited. |
(2020-03-05). HSBC evacuates London HQ after employee tests positive for coronavirus. rt.com 
HSBC has evacuated its UK headquarters in London after an employee of the bank tested positive for coronavirus. | The infected individual reportedly works in the bank's research department, and an entire floor of the Canary Wharf building that houses the company will have to be deep cleaned as a result of the incident. | The headquarters is in the center of London's financial center, which hosts many investment banks, including Citi, JPMorgan, Morgan Stanley and Barclays. | Sources in the building told the Reuters news agency that HSBC had told its staff who came into contact with the infected man to work from…
(2020-03-05). The Pentagon's "Ides of March 2020": Best Month to Go to War? globalresearch.ca or the Romans, the month of March (Martius) marked "the time to start new military campaigns." As in the heyday of the Roman Empire, the Pentagon has a mandate to plan and implement a precise "timeline" of military operations.
(2020-03-05). Media Advisory: Coalition of unions unite against cuts to public education. indybay.org On Thursday, March 5, hundreds of parents, students, educators, support staff, and community allies will hold a rally to demand that the San Francisco Board of Education partner with us to identify alternative budget solutions and prevent any and all cuts and layoffs!
(2020-03-05). Quebec's phony education "reform" will facilitate further cuts and privatization. wsws.org In the name of reducing "bureaucracy," Bill 40 concentrates power in the hands of the Minister of Education so as to facilitate further cuts to public education.
(2020-03-05). Trump's Education Policy Is an Opportunity for Democrats. thenation.com Trump's Education Policy Is an Opportunity for Democrats…
(2020-03-05). Democratic billionaire governor of Illinois proposes austerity budget. wsws.org Minuscule spending increases in K-12 education and social services would be conditional on passage of a constitutional amendment instituting a graduated income tax in the November election.
(2020-03-05). The Legacy of Michael Bloomberg's Muslim Surveillance Programme. globalresearch.ca When Asad Dandia received a friend request on Facebook, he didn't think much of it. | The college student was active with a religious-based charity, so it was common for people to reach out on the social media platform and offer …
(2020-03-05). Coronavirus and "Pandemic Pantries". Fear Campaign Triggers Stockpiling of Emergency Supplies. globalresearch.ca Fears of imminent apocalypse tend to be midwives to absurdity. The stockpiling fever that has gripped various populaces in response to the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak has taken various forms. "Pandemic pantries" are becoming the norm, suggesting that hoarding in …
(2020-03-05). Bloomberg Quits Race for the White House. globalresearch.ca On Tuesday, Bloomberg News reported the following: | "Michael Bloomberg plans to stay in the presidential race until after the results of Super Tuesday primaries are counted, his campaign manager said, rejecting calls from (Dem) officials (that he) drop out and …
(2020-03-05). Trump's Afghanistan Deal Prioritizes Bragging Rights Over Lasting Peace. globalresearch.ca It's true that the Trump administration signed a "peace deal" with the Taliban — something that eluded both George W. Bush and Barack Obama — but a closer look at the agreement reveals it to be riddled with conditions that …
(2020-03-05). Video: Turkish Forces Are on 'Tactical Retreat'. Syrian Army Recaptures More Territory in Eastern and Southern Idlib. globalresearch.ca Erdogan's forces continue their bloody battle for peace and prosperity for al-Qaeda groups in the Syrian region of Greater Idlib. | On March 3, Turkey shot down an L-39 warplane of the Syrian Air Force in eastern Idlib. The warplane, which …
(2020-03-05). Will Policy of Destabilizing Latin American Countries Help Trump to be Re-Elected? globalresearch.ca As the 2020 U.S. Presidential Election campaign heats up, there is every chance that Donald Trump can become a one-term president as the popularity of Bernie Sanders increases despite the sabotage within his own Democrat Party against him. There still …
(2020-03-05). The Missing Narratives in the Debate on "Medicare for All" globalresearch.ca The onslaught of misinformation from the corporatist wings of both political parties and media biases against universal healthcare are obviously confusing the electorate. This is seemingly evident in this week's Super Tuesday with Joe Biden winning the majority of the …
(2020-03-05). Who Made Coronavirus? Was It the U.S., Israel or China? globalresearch.ca The most commonly reported mainstream media account of the creation of the Coronavirus suggests that it was derived from an animal borne microorganism found in a wild bat that was consumed by an ethnic Chinese resident of Wuhan. But there …
(2020-03-05). Breaking: Terrorists Attempt Chemical Attack in Idlib. globalresearch.ca Breaking news from Russian Ministry of Defense: A 15-member terrorist group tried to explode ammunition containing chemical substances in vicinity of Saraqib in Idlib countryside. | Yesterday, UK …
(2020-03-05). Empires of the Steppes Fuel Erdogan Khan's Dreams. globalresearch.ca The latest installment of the interminable Syria tragedy could be interpreted as Greece barely blocking a European "invasion" by Syrian refugees. The invasion was threatened by President Erdogan even as he
(2020-03-05). U.S. Economy Heads Towards Recession as Its Central Bank Takes Panic Measures to Protect Financial Markets. globalresearch.ca Global stock markets have experienced roller-coaster levels of volatility over the last two weeks due to fears that the coronavirus is going to seriously impact the global economy. | On Tuesday the US Federal Reserve panicked and introduced a 0.5% cut …
(2020-03-05). Ending the Myth that Trump Is Ending the Wars. globalresearch.ca There was this moment during the State of the Union Address that I can't stop thinking about. | When President Trump spoke to army wife Amy Wiliams during his speech and told her he'd arranged her husband's return home from Afghanistan …
(2020-03-05). Erdogan Tells Putin: "We're in Idlib to Protect the People There." globalresearch.ca On Thursday, March 5th, Turkey's President Tayyip …
(2020-03-05). The Skripal Case — Two Years On. globalresearch.ca It's been two years to the day since disgraced former military intelligence officer Sergei Skripal, and his daughter Yulia, were allegedly found on a park bench in Salisbury, near unconscious and apparently very unwell. | A lot has been …
(2020-03-05). Trump's Other "Phony Deal of the Century" Unravelling. "Peace with Taliban" globalresearch.ca The Trump regime's so-called deal with the Taliban is intended to facilitate future talks with the US and its puppet regime in Kabul. | It has nothing to do with assuring peace and stability to the war-torn country, nothing to do …
(2020-03-05). Arms Firms Swarm Decision Makers. globalresearch.ca More politically dependent than almost all other industries, arms manufacturers play for keeps in the nation's capital. They target ads and events sponsorships at decision makers while hiring insiders and military stars to lobby on their behalf. | Activist and academic …
(2020-03-05). The Illusion of Democracy in America. globalresearch.ca When US elections are held for high office and key congressional posts, party bosses in cahoots with monied interests decide things, not voters. | It works the same way every time, Super Tuesday results in 14 states the latest example. | According …
(2020-03-05). Defender 2020: Largest Mobilisation of NATO Troops Against Russia in 25 Years. globalresearch.ca The largest deployment of troops across the Atlantic in 25 years entered its main phase last weekend within the framework of the Defender Europe 2020 exercise. The scale of NATO's provocative military exercise underscores how far advanced the preparations for …
(2020-03-05). Banana America: The Fix Is in! "US Politics These Last 48 Hours, …Bernie vs. Biden" globalresearch.ca This writer has watched countless boxing matches over the years, and has seen how in many instances 'The Fix is in'. The powers that be want a certain prospect to move up the ranks, they 'Fix' it. With boxing all …
(2020-03-05). US Complains as Cambodia Pivots Toward China. globalresearch.ca US State Department-funded front "Radio Free Asia" (RFA) recently complained about plans to proceed with joint Chinese-Cambodian military exercises despite the ongoing coronavirus outbreak. |
(2020-03-05). President of Wayne State University calls cops on lecturers protesting layoffs. wsws.org Opposition is mounting after 38 percent of lecturers received "notices of non-renewal" last month in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Detroit's Wayne State University.
(2020-03-05). This Is America: Interview with Grad Student Workers from UC Santa Cruz and UC San Diego. indybay.org We feature a discussion with two anarchists involved in the ongoing #COLA4All struggle and wildcat strike popping off across University of California campuses. We talk about how the movement has grown in the face of threats from the UC President and where the strike might go now, after over 80 grad workers have been laid off for participating in strike activity. | Scroll down for the audio interview.
(2020-03-05). A Statement by The People's Coalition Post-Firing of the Graduate Students. indybay.org We believe it is time that this strike spreads even further, and that it is we undergraduates who spread it. | Cola4all is an autonomous direct-action based movement of student-workers reimagining the UC System.
(2020-03-05). Socialist Equality Party presidential candidate speaks with University of California strikers. wsws.org Joseph Kishore spoke with striking grad students this week at UC Santa Cruz while SEP campaigners interviewed strikers and supporters at UC campuses in Los Angeles, San Diego and Irvine.
(2020-03-05). Syracuse Students Are Still Occupying Their Campus Administration Building. thenation.com Syracuse Students Are Still Occupying Their Campus Administration Building…
(2020-03-05). MPs set to receive 3.1% pay rise from April. thecanary.co MPs will receive a pay rise of 3.1% from April this year, the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority (IPSA) has said. | The increase, It follows a decision confirmed in 2018 by IPSA to adjust the pay of MPs at the same rate as public sector earnings, which are published by the Office of National Statistics. | The announcement marks the first time MPs' salaries have exceeded £80,000 and is an i…
(2020-03-05). Palestine declares state of emergency over coronavirus. yenisafak.com The Palestinian Health Ministry on Thursday announced a state of emergency in the West Bank cities of Bethlehem and Jericho over suspected coronavirus cases.The ministry said a hotel in Bethlehem was quarantined due to a number of suspected cases.All hotel reservations were cancelled and tourists temporarily restricted in the cities.All mosques, churches and educational institutions will remain closed for a fortnight, the period the virus takes to show symptoms.The ministry called on citizens to remain calm.The new coronavirus known as COVID-19 emerged in Wuhan, China, last December and has now spread to over 80…
(2020-03-05). Planet Enigma: The Unknown Origin of Mercury's Magnetic Field. sputniknews.com Many planets in the Solar System have magnetic fields. The one on Earth is moderately strong and is capable of shielding our ozone layer from solar wind and cosmic rays and harmful ultraviolet radiation. It is believed that Mercury's magnetic field once was strong, but its origin has long puzzled scientists.
(2020-03-05). Selected Articles: Turkey at War with Syria. globalresearch.ca Lying is a money making activity and lies are commodities. There is a profitable global market for media and public figures committed to spreading disinformation. | Needless to say, "Telling the Truth", on the other hand, Is Not a Money-Making Proposition. …
(2020-03-05). The Brexit Fallout Gathers Pace. globalresearch.ca The news of Britain's economic and political well-being just gets worse and worse as each week parades by. There simply isn't any Brexit sunlight at the end of any tunnel to bring us news of renewed prosperity and optimism. Project …
(2020-03-04). Supreme Court dumps fate of Affordable Care Act right into height of election campaign. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—The U.S. Supreme Court has dumped the fate of the Affordable Care Act right into the height of the 2020 election campaign. But it won't rule on whether the ACA survives until after the Nov. 3 balloting—and that pisses off ACA backers no end. But in the meantime, those supporters, including Teachers President Randi Weingarten, …
(2020-03-04). Kaia Rolle, Handcuffed and Arrested at 6: How Many More, and for How Long Will This Happen in America? counterpunch.org While fretting over refugee children in freezing tents along Turkey's border, or Nargis Fazili's family fleeing Afghanistan across Asia to Europe, or lone migrant children caged in U.S. detention centers, we may barely register what happens to American children like Kaia Rolle; she's a 6-year-old student at a not unusual neighborhood school in Florida. I
(2020-03-04). Coronavirus: What the Western Media Doesn't Tell You: High Recovery Rates in China. globalresearch.ca Western media hype: Fear and panic, disruption of the global economy. That makes the headlines. | But not a word is mentioned that the COVID-19 pandemic in China is under control: people are being treated in hospitals and they are recovering. …
(2020-03-04). Spanish Protest in Defense of Public Education. telesurenglish.net Schools in Andalusia, Spain, called for a demonstration on Wednesday to protest against new school regulations that are seriously damaging public education for the benefit of private interests. | RELATED: | The mobilization, that brings together more than 100,000 teachers from public schools in Andalusia and other cities, is a forceful response to the imposition of the Decree on Schooling by the Ministry of Educatio…
(2020-03-04). Video: Syrian Armed Forces Teach '2nd Strongest NATO Army' Painful Lesson in Idlib. globalresearch.ca Units of the Russian Military Police entered the town of Saraqib in eastern Idlib following the second liberation of the town from al-Qaeda terrorists and Turkish forces. According to the Russian military, the deployment took place at 5: 00pm local time …
(2020-03-04). Daring to Kiss: Coronavirus and the Butterfly Effect. globalresearch.ca At some point, it seemed like a slow burner, gathering attention with each press release from the World Health Organisation. When talking about a threat, language is everything. With more cases of COVID-19 being identified, the panic that comes from …
(2020-03-04). The Informational War that Got Us to Where We Are. globalresearch.ca Every day of your life there is an informational war going on. You are not really aware of it — that's the point. Its purpose is to distort the narrative and swing the political direction of a country to favour …
(2020-03-04). Child Rights — Britain Plunges from 11th to 170th in Just Two Years. globalresearch.ca Britain is circling the plughole. So many things are wrong on so many levels it's difficult to know where to start. After the banks crashed the economy, austerity followed. One £trillion was added to the national debt. Half was thrown …
(2020-03-04). Electoral Dirty Tricks in Play on Super Tuesday? globalresearch.ca How is it possible for a Dem presidential aspirant ahead in most Super Tuesday states (according to polls), including California and Texas, to lose overall to a challenger? | The latest pre-Super Tuesday polls showed Sanders leading Biden by wide margins …
(2020-03-04). From Monroe to Trump. US Sponsored Military Coups in Latin America. globalresearch.ca The current U.S. President again threatens military action against Venezuela and continues sanctioning governments and companies with ties to the Bolivarian Republic and Cuba | *** | More than 200 years have passed since James Monroe became the fifth president of the …
(2020-03-04). What's Going on with the Arctic 'Doomsday' Seed Vault? globalresearch.ca Against the backdrop of the spreading fear about a global coronavirus pandemic, an event has slipped largely under the radar at a spot so removed from the rest of the world that most are unaware of its existence. The Svalbard …