(2022-04-21). Now is the Time for Non-Alignment and Peace. orinocotribune.com By Roger McKenzie and Vijay Prashad — Apr 16, 2022 | "And maps can really point to places | Where life is evil now" | — WH Auden, In Time of War, 1939 | War is an ugly part of the human experience. Everything about it is hideous. War is most obviously the act of invasion and the brutality that goes along with its operations. No war is precise; every war hurts civilians. Each act of bombardment sends a neurological shudder through a society. | World War II demonstrated this ugliness in the Holocaust and in the atomic bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. | From Hiroshima and the Holocaust rose two mighty m…
(2022-04-21). "Preemptive Nuclear War": The Historic Battle for Peace and Democracy. A Third World War Threatens the Future of Humanity. globalresearch.ca US nuclear doctrine consists in portraying nuclear weapons as a means of "self defense" rather than a "weapon of mass destruction". There are powerful financial interests behind Joe Biden's $1.3 trillion nuclear weapons program initiated under Obama.
(2022-04-21). Tuesday 4/26: The War in Ukraine: NO U.S./NATO WAR WITH RUSSIA! NO WORLD WAR 3! indybay.org Revolution Books, 2444 Durant Ave. Berkeley CA 94704…
(2022-04-21). Sunday 5/1: Bay Area Labor May Day Parade & Rally. indybay.org Parade will begin at Market Street and the Embarcadero in San Francisco and will march up to the Civic Center, where the rally will be held.
(2022-04-20). Russian MoD Briefing On Morning Of April 20, 2022. southfront.org 
| On April 20, the Russian Ministry of defence released the following briefing: | " The Armed Forces of the Russian Federation continue a special military operation in Ukraine. | As a result of a high-precision missile strike in the areas of Novovorontsovka and Kislevka, up to 40 personnel of the Ukrainian troops, as well as seven units of military equipment, were destroyed. | Operational-tactical and army aviation of the Russian Aerospace Forces hit 73 military facilities of U…
(2022-04-20). Independent American Journalist Disappeared In Kharkiv, Ukraine. southfront.org 
emptyFor the past few days, American-Chilean youtuber, journalist, and filmmaker Gonzalo Lira, who has also become a war blogger, gained wide popularity during the military conflict in Ukraine. Gonzalo went to Ukraine to show the war and to share the information about the confrontation between the Ukrainian and Russian armies with the world. | During his stay, Gonzalo has visited several cities in Ukraine. He has published photos and videos from Kharkiv, written Twitter posts about his views on…
(2022-04-20). U.S., allies pour arms into Ukraine for war of prolonged attrition. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Global TimesApril 20, 2022 US vows more weapons supply to Ukraine, aimed at 'prolonged attrition' to RussiaBy Chen Qingqing and Wan Hengyi While the Russia-Ukraine crisis enters a new phase as fighting in the Donbas region intensifies, the US and its Western allies pledged more military assistance to Kiev, ramping up efforts to pressure and …
(2022-04-20). Chomsky: Our Priority on Ukraine Should Be Saving Lives, Not Punishing Russia. truthout.org Nearly two months into the war in Ukraine, and peace is nowhere in sight. In fact, the level of destruction has intensified and both sides seem to have little hope for a peaceful settlement anytime soon. Furthermore, the international situation is also heating up as some European neutral countries are thinking of joining the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), a development that prompted the Kremlin to respond with threats of deploying nuclear weapons in the Baltic region should such a move take place. | In the interview that follows, world-renowned scholar and leading dissident Noam Chomsky addresses thes…
(2022-04-20). Will the US and Germany Turn Mongolia into a Biological Warfare Testing Grounds against Russia and China? journal-neo.org 
The results of Russia's ongoing special operation to denazify and demilitarize Ukraine reveal with each passing day more and more documentary evidence of the criminal activities of the US and its allies in that country. One of its activities, as the information received has shown, is the development and creation by Washington of biological weapons …
(2022-04-20). NATO countries gear up to supply more weapons to Ukraine. peoplesdispatch.org Germany, Canada, the UK, the Netherlands, and Romania are among the countries that have pledged the supply of more weapons to Ukraine. The US has already announced a billion dollars worth of arms supplies in a week…
(2022-04-20). Government in the balance: Bulgarian MPs block weapons to Ukraine. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com NoviniteApril 20, 2022 Parliament Decided: Bulgaria will send Military Aid to Ukraine but No Weapons See: Bulgarian coalition government could fall over proposed arms sales to Ukraine The Parliamentary Committee on Foreign Affairs rejected the two draft decisions on military assistance to Ukraine and only supported the proposal of "We Continue the Change" to provide …
(2022-04-20). Pentagon: Ukraine has received warplanes, parts from NATO states. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Rustavi2April 20, 2020 Ukraine receives fighter planes, parts to bolster air force — Pentagon Ukraine has received fighter planes and aircraft parts to bolster its air force in the face of Russia's invasion, the Pentagon said Tuesday, declining to specify the number of aircraft or their origin. The announcement comes a week after US President …
(2022-04-20). Biden pledges more artillery, senators push arms coordinator for Ukraine war. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Defense NewsApril 19, 2022 Biden vows to send Ukraine more artillery as Congress pushes for military aid czar President Joe Biden on Tuesday promised more artillery to Kyiv amid a push among some key lawmakers for a czar to oversee the increasing flow of U.S. military aid to Ukraine. …White House press secretary Jen Psaki …
(2022-04-20). Georgian MP: Saakashvili party exploiting Ukraine war to foment coup. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Agenda.geApril 20, 2022 Parliament Vice Speaker: United National Movement "threat" to destabilise country causes "serious dissatisfaction" in society The "threat" from the United National Movement opposition party to destabilise the country is causing "serious dissatisfaction" in the Georgian society, Gia Volski, a ruling party MP and Vice Speaker of the Georgian Parliament, said on Wednesday. …
(2022-04-20). Georgia: NATO strengthens grip against Ukraine war backdrop. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Ahead of the 2012 NATO summit in Chicago I was scheduled to debate with (against) Appathurai while he was the NATO Secretary General's Special Representative for the Caucasus and Central Asia and William Burns, then former American ambassador to NATO and now ambassador to China. But they were replaced with two Atlanticist academics. The debate …
(2022-04-20). Georgia, Japan united in driving Russia out of their "occupied territories" antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Agenda.geApril 20, 2022 Japan welcomes Georgia's efforts, response to Russia-Ukraine war Japan welcomes Georgia's efforts and response to the Russia-Ukraine war, Imamura Akira, the Japanese Ambassador to Georgia, said on Wednesday at a Tbilisi ceremony dedicated to the occasion of the 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries. *** Georgia and Japan are …
(2022-04-20). Tuesday 4/26: The War in Ukraine: NO U.S./NATO WAR WITH RUSSIA! NO WORLD WAR 3! indybay.org Revolution Books, 2444 Durant Ave. Berkeley CA 94704…
(2022-04-20). First-ever talks: Pentagon completing integration of EU into transatlantic military network. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Defense NewsApril 19, 2022 First-ever defense talks between US, EU near amid Ukraine war …U.S. and European Union officials are preparing a new meeting later this month officials hope will tie the two global players closer together on defense. The event is meant to open an additional trans-Atlantic channel on security matters and complement similar …
(2022-04-20). Biden Expected Announce Another $800 Million Weapons Package for Ukraine. news.antiwar.com President Biden is preparing to announce a new massive military aid package for Ukraine that will be about the same size as the previous $800 million one, If announced, the new package would bring the total military aid for Ukraine pledged by the Biden administration since Russia invaded on February 24 to well over $3 billion. Two US officials
(2022-04-20). Germany urges NATO allies to ship "Soviet-style weapons" to Ukraine. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Interfax-UkraineApril 20, 2022 Germany promises Ukrainian military assistance in instruction, maintenance Germany promises Ukrainian military assistance in instruction, maintenanceGerman Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock has promised that Germany will help Ukraine with military instruction and maintenance of military equipment. In addition, Germany intends to appeal to NATO partners who have "Soviet-style weapons" that can be supplied …
(2022-04-20). Pentagon: Austin, Polish DM discuss arms deals, Ukraine war. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Polish RadioApril 20, 2022 Polish defence minister to discuss arms deals, Ukraine on US visit The itinerary of Mariusz B≈Çaszczak's trip stateside includes talks with US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin in Washington on Wednesday. The talks are expected to focus on "Polish-US military cooperation, the security situation on NATO's eastern flank and in Europe, …
(2022-04-20). Defense minister: Israel to supply Ukrainian army with helmets, flak jackets. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Times of IsraelApril 30, 2022 Israel sending helmets and flak jackets to Ukraine, Gantz says Defense Minister Benny Gantz says Israel is working on supplying Ukraine with defensive equipment such as helmets and flak jackets for the nation's emergency services amid Russia's invasion. Gantz speaks to his Ukrainian counterpart following several requests for such equipment …
(2022-04-20). Norway to send 100 Mistral air defense missiles to Ukraine. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com UkrinformApril 20, 2022 Norway to send about 100 Mistral air defense missiles to Ukraine The head of the Ukrainian President's Office, Andriy Yermak said in a Telegram post, Ukrinform reports. "Norway has decided to send about 100 Mistral air defense missile systems to Ukraine, according to the country's Defense Ministry. And there will be fighter …
(2022-04-20). Daniel Jadue: International Left Must Engage in Self-Criticism (Interview). orinocotribune.com 
Daniel Jadue, mayor of the Chilean municipality La Recoleta in Santiago capital region, has emphasized the need for self-criticism within the left as part of its revolutionary praxis against neoliberalism. Jadue said during an interview on the TV show Aquí con Ernesto Villegas, that there is an "exhaustion" and "growing indignation" towards the attempts from the different left movements of the world, that have sought to mitigate the effects of capitalism through a legislative mode. | Jadue has visited Venezuela on several occasions. This time he was in Caracas to participate in the International Forum Against Fas…
(2022-04-20). Mayo Clinic Minute: Know the difference between adult and teen depression. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Clinical depression is a mood disorder than can affect anyone and at any age. The signs and symptoms, however, are not the same for everyone. Dr. Marcie Billings, a Mayo Clinic pediatrician, says there are some differences between adult depression and teen depression. A mental health issue can be treated, but first, it needs to be diagnosed. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/8tjAFaxNMrU Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (0: 59) is in the downloads at the end…
(2022-04-20). Pooh Clark From '90s R&B Group Hi-Five Passes Away At 49. moguldom.com Singer Roderick "Pooh" Clark, an original member of the '90s hit R&B group Hi-Five, has died of complications from a longtime infection as well as pneumonia after being paralyzed for 30 years due to a car crash. He was 49. He passed away in Waco, Texas, on April 17, fellow Hi-Five member Marcus Sanders told TMZ. …
(2022-04-20). CAAC issues preliminary report on Flight MU5735 crash. ecns.cn The Civil Aviation Administration of China issued a preliminary report on Wednesday regarding the China Eastern Flight MU5735 crash.
(2022-04-20). The Impunity of War Lords, Financial Thieves, Israel, Mercenaries, Mindlessness. dissidentvoice.org 
These are not good people, those in charge of the military blast-them-all-away-but charge-citizens-hard-on-the-back-end complexes. Here, below, and I have seen a lot, but I shudder just looking at these, well, misanthropes: Biden, Blinken and Austin, a trio of despicable fellows. All the years Austin worked as a mercenary in uniform, and then the offensive weapons …
(2022-04-20). The Impunity of War Lords, Financial Thieves, Israel, Mercenaries, Mindlessness. dissidentvoice.org These are not good people, those in charge of the military blast-them-all-away-but charge-citizens-hard-on-the-back-end complexes. Here, below, and I have seen a lot, but I shudder just looking at these, well, misanthropes: Biden, Blinken and Austin, a trio of despicable fellows. All the years Austin worked as a mercenary in uniform, and then the offensive weapons …
(2022-04-20). Video: America's Nuclear Weapons: "Our Strategy to Preserve Peace…" globalresearch.ca At no point since the first atomic bomb was dropped on Hiroshima on August 6th, 1945, has humanity been closer to the unthinkable. All the safeguards of the Cold War era, which categorized the nuclear bomb as "a weapon …
(2022-04-20). We Urgently Need Your Support! southfront.org 
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(2022-04-20). From Rachel Carson to Monsanto: The Silence of Spring. dissidentvoice.org Former Monsanto Chairman and CEO Hugh Grant is currently in the news. He is trying to avoid appearing in court to be questioned by lawyers on behalf of a cancer patient in the case of Allan Shelton v Monsanto. Shelton has non-Hodgkin lymphoma and is one of the 100,000-plus people in the US claiming in …
(2022-04-20). From Rachel Carson to Monsanto: The Silence of Spring. dissidentvoice.org Former Monsanto Chairman and CEO Hugh Grant is currently in the news. He is trying to avoid appearing in court to be questioned by lawyers on behalf of a cancer patient in the case of Allan Shelton v Monsanto. Shelton has non-Hodgkin lymphoma and is one of the 100,000-plus people in the US claiming in …
(2022-04-20). Stop the Sweeps! Stop the War Against Our Homeless Neighbors! itsgoingdown.org 
Text from an outreach flyer about resistance to sweeps and evictions of houseless encampments. See below and here for flyer PDF. Millions of people sleep-rough in tents, doorways, or vehicles across North America. Police threats of violent arrest and seizure of their few belongings can annihilate any semblance of stability on any given day. Sweeps…
(2022-04-20). Stop the Sweeps! Stop the War Against Our Homeless Neighbors! itsgoingdown.org Text from an outreach flyer about resistance to sweeps and evictions of houseless encampments. See below and here for flyer PDF. Millions of people sleep-rough in tents, doorways, or vehicles across North America. Police threats of violent arrest and seizure of their few belongings can annihilate any semblance of stability on any given day. Sweeps…
(2022-04-20). United States: First Black woman confirmed to the Supreme Court. greenleft.org.au Ketanji Brown Jackson was confirmed as the 116th justice of the Supreme Court on April 7, reports Malik Miah. While a victory, racism remains central to politics in the US.
(2022-04-20). US Senate Delegation Pressures Serbia to Sanction Russia. news.antiwar.com A delegation of US senators "We understand Serbia has a long cultural and economic history with Russia," said Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT), who made the trip along with Sen. Thom Tillis (R-NC), and Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH). | "But this is a moment where there is great risk if we,…
(2022-04-20). Selected Articles: Human Microchip Implants and the "Internet of Bodies" (IoB). globalresearch.ca 
By Implantable microchips are marketed as the ultimate in convenience, but the goal is to create the Internet of Bodies (IoB), described by the …
(2022-04-20). Philippines: PLM delegation attacked in Mindanao. greenleft.org.au A delegation led by Partido Lakas ng Masa (PLM) presidential candidate Leody de Guzman came under gunfire in Mindanao on April 19, while meeting with members of an Indigenous tribe on their occupied lands, reports Susan Price.
(2022-04-20). Israeli Airstrikes Target Gaza. unicornriot.ninja
(2022-04-20). Zionist websites reportedly come under cyber attacks. en.mehrnews.com A news source reported on Wednesday morning that a cyber attack had been carried out on Israeli websites and servers.
(2022-04-20). Selected Articles: Human Microchip Implants and the "Internet of Bodies" (IoB). globalresearch.ca By Implantable microchips are marketed as the ultimate in convenience, but the goal is to create the Internet of Bodies (IoB), described by the …
(2022-04-20). Sydney Uni staff and students reject corporatisation push. greenleft.org.au A spirited action against the commodification of education outside Sydney University's Fisher Library heard from staff and students. Rachel Evans reports.
(2022-04-20). Russian's eastern flank: U.S. now has 54 F-35s in Alaska, more 5th generation planes than anywhere else. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Associated PressApril 18, 2022 Arrival of final 2 F-35s completes complement at Alaska base The final two F-35A Joint Strike Fighter jets have arrived at Eielson Air Force Base near Fairbanks, completing the full complement of 54 aircraft. *** The base was selected in 2016 to host F-35s, spawning a base expansion that cost more …
(2022-04-20). Israeli Airstrikes Target Gaza. unicornriot.ninja
(2022-04-20). Pakistan: Opportunism behind Imran Khan's anti-Americanism. greenleft.org.au Since he lost power, former Pakistani prime minister Imran Khan's rhetoric against the United States has intensified. However, Khan's anti-US stand cannot be called anti-imperialism, writes Farooq Tariq.
(2022-04-20). State Department's Sherman blasts Russia, China in meeting with NATO's No 2, 30 ambassadors. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com U.S. Department of StateApril 20, 2022 Deputy Secretary Sherman's Meeting with NATO Permanent Representatives The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman met today in Brussels with NATO Deputy Secretary General Mircea GeoanƒÉ and NATO Permanent Representatives. Deputy Secretary Sherman discussed continued strong coordination at NATO to ensure robust …
(2022-04-20). Zionist forces storm Al-Aqsa Mosque, attack Palestinians. en.mehrnews.com Zionist forces stormed Al-Aqsa Mosque on Wednesday and attacked the Palestinian worshipers in this holy site.
(2022-04-20). U.S., Asia-Pacific NATO partners Japan, Australia, New Zealand "concerned" with China-Solomons pact. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Azeri Press AgencyApril 20, 2022 U.S, Japan, Australia and New Zealand concerned by Solomon Islands-China pact The United States, Japan, New Zealand and Australia are concerned by a security pact between China and the Solomon Islands, the White House said in a statement on Tuesday. "Officials from the four countries represented also shared concerns about …
(2022-04-20). Saturday 4/30: Michael P. Branch talks about his book On the Trail of the Jackalope. indybay.org The Green Arcade | 1680 Market Street | San Francisco, CA 94102…