(2023-05-31). Biden & Republicans Unite Against the Poor and the Environment. soundcloud.com On today's episode Brian Becker and Prof. Richard Wolff discuss how Joe Biden and Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy have unveiled a "debt ceiling" agreement involving major attacks on workers and the environment. The two are now racing to push through Congress a deal that would see stepped up production of fossil fuels, cuts …
(2023-05-31). The Cultural Looting of Gaza. orinocotribune.com 
By Miko Peled — May 30, 2023 | There needs to be a particularly high standard of cynicism and cruelty to rob destitute people. In many ways, this is what capitalism is all about. But to use the fact that people are near ruin to exploit them is as cold as it gets. | People in Gaza are confined to living with few resources in what amounts to a prison. They are permitted levels of nutrition and medicine that are just enough to prevent total starvation and disease. This is only because Israel, which controls the piece of land known as the Gaza Strip, does not want disease to spread into its own borders. | EXPLOI…
(2023-05-30). Colonial Legacies and Post-Colonial Realities: Vijay Prashad (Interview). orinocotribune.com In this insightful discussion, Vijay Prashad, a prominent Indian historian and commentator, shared his valuable insights on various subjects, including the role of the Indian diaspora in shaping global perspectives on Indian politics and culture, his motivation to study the intersections of imperialism, capitalism, and globalization, and the enduring effects of colonialism on India and other colonized nations. Through his profound knowledge and expertise, Prashad provided thought-provoking perspectives that shed light on significant historical and contemporary issues. | As the Director of the Tricontinental: Inst…
(2023-05-30). Ralph Nader: Inverted Corporate Capitalism—Blocking Their Owner-Shareholders. scheerpost.com 
By Ralph Nader / Nader.org It is the season of annual shareholder meetings for giant corporations when CEOs go through the motions of elections for their Board of Directors and approval of other resolutions. People who own stock in General Motors (GM) receive the "GM Meeting Information" in an envelope emblazoned with this disingenuous message: …
(2023-05-30). üéß MOVIES VS. CAPITALISM: The Succession Finale (w/ David Sirota). levernews.com On this week's Movies vs. Capitalism, Rivka and Frank are joined by David Sirota to break down the series finale of HBO's Succession.üéßLISTEN NOW by selecting your podcast player of choice:
(2023-05-31). New speakers announced for Ecosocialism 2023 conference. greenleft.org.au An exciting new range of guest speakers at the Ecosocialism 2023 conference in Naarm/Melbourne July 1-2 have been announced. Jacob Andrewartha reports.
(2023-05-31). Algunas reflexiones sobre plan y mercado en el modelo socialista cubano (I). cubadebate.cu Uno de los temas más discutidos en torno a la construcción del socialismo se ha referido a lo largo de los años a la permanencia de las relaciones monetario-mercantiles en este proceso y sus consecuencias para la nueva sociedad que se desea desarrollar. La opinión de Marx y Engels sobre el tema partía de considerar la desaparición del mercado en el socialismo.
(2023-05-31). China growth rate falters as youth unemployment rises. wsws.org The youth jobless rate has reached a record high of more than 20 percent with around 11.5 million graduates entering the labour force in coming months.
(2023-05-31). U.S. provides Poland with 800 Hellfire missiles. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Defense NewsMay 30, 2023 Poland buys 800 Hellfire missiles to arms its new attack helicopters The Polish government has signed a deal to purchase 800 Hellfire II missiles that are to be carried by a new fleet of attack helicopters, with a request to buy Boeing AH-64E Apaches still in the pipeline. The contract for …
(2023-05-30). Report: Taiwan Receives Stinger Missiles as Part of Free Military Aid Package from US. news.antiwar.com Taiwanese media has reported that Taiwan received delivery of Raytheon-made Stinger anti-aircraft missiles from the US as part of a $500 million package of free military aid that Washington has been preparing for Taipei. According to Taipei Times, the Stingers arrived in a Boeing 747 on Thursday night. So far, the US and Taiwanese governments have …
(2023-05-31). Rusia anuncia destrucción del último buque de guerra ucraniano. telesurtv.net Según la cartera de Defensa rusa, en general, solo en mayo, las tropas ucranianas perdieron más de 16.000 militares, así como más de 20 aviones y helicópteros y 466 drones.
(2023-05-31). Russian Lancet Drones Take Out Four More Radar, Air Defense Systems Of Kiev Forces (Videos). southfront.org 
MOSCOW REGION, RUSSIA — JUNE 25, 2019: A ZALA Lancet-3 attack drone developed by Kalashnikov Concern on display at the Army 2019 International Military Technical Forum at Patriot Park. Marina Lystseva/TASS | The Russian military has destroyed or damaged four more radar and air defense systems of Kiev forces with Lancet loitering munitions. | Between May 26 and 31, Russian news sources shared videos and photos documenting the pinpoint loitering munition strikes, which targeted Soviet-made 9K33 Os…
(2023-05-31). Chechen leader considers drone attack against Moscow "terrorist" plenglish.com Moscow, May 31 (Prensa Latina) The Head of the Chechen Republic, Ramzan Kadyrov, described as terrorist the actions of the Ukrainian leaders, who tried to attack the Russian capital with drones.
(2023-05-30). Drone Swarm Hits Moscow in Largest Attack on the City of the War. news.antiwar.com Russian authorities said Tuesday that eight Ukrainian drones targeted civilian areas of Moscow, marking the largest attack on the capital city since Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine last year. Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said the drones only caused "insignificant damage" to residential buildings and that two people were treated for minor injuries but didn't …
(2023-05-30). Military Situation In Ukraine On May 30, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
The AFU attacked Moscow with eight UJ-22 drones. Three of drones were suppressed by electronic warfare and five others were shot down by Pantsir-S air defense systems; | The Russian Army destroyed an AN/TPQ-50 counterbattery warfare radar near Kharkiv; | The Russian Army destroyed an ammo depot of the AFU near Krasnoye; | Russian forces destroyed 3 motor vehicles, 1 Gvozdika artillery system in the Kupyansk region; | Russian forces destroyed 2 armored vehicles, 2 pickups, 2…
(2023-05-30). Drones Over the Kremlin: Is Ukraine Trying to Assassinate Putin? globalresearch.ca