(2023-08-20). You Are Not a Capitalist! If You Are Afraid of Socialism, You Are Afraid of Yourself! libya360.wordpress.com Ekaterina Cabylis "We don't think you fight fire with fire best ; we think you fight fire with water best. We're going to fight racism not with racism, but we're going to fight with solidarity. We say we're not going to fight capitalism with black capitalism, but we're going to fight it with socialism. We're…
(2023-08-20). LandBack or Nothing: Capitalism Is the True Culprit, Not Humanity. orinocotribune.com By Agonas — Aug 17, 2023 | "All human beings are descendants of tribal people who were spiritually alive, intimately in love with the natural world, children of Mother Earth. When we were tribal people, we knew who we were, we knew where we were, and we knew our purpose."- John Trudell | Land Back involves a collaborative global multipolar process that centers on returning ancestral lands to Indigenous communities and restoring their sovereignty. Climate doomers, often perpetuated by the media, present an exaggerated sense of hopelessness regarding the climate crisis. This narrative can paralyze action by ma…
(2023-08-19). For first time ever, debt owed on credit cards in US tops $1 trillion. themilitant.com In a stark sign of the challenges facing working people as the crisis of capitalism deepens, credit card debt in the U.S. for the first time ever topped $1 trillion in the second quarter this year. That's up 4.6% from the previous three months. "Compared to other debt categories this quarter," the New York Federal Reserve said, "credit card balances saw the most pronounced worsening in performance." | And it will keep rising as workers and farmers increasingly have to wrack up more and more debt for food, car repairs, rising rents and mortgages and all kinds of family emergencies. Inflation and sharply higher int…
(2023-08-19). Maui wildfire disaster caused by capitalism, gov't disdain. themilitant.com A rapidly moving wildfire rampaged across Lahaina, a historic town on Maui in Hawaii Aug. 8, laying waste to over 2,000 buildings, mainly residences, and causing the death of over 100 people to date, all but two unidentified, with more expected. It is the deadliest wildfire in modern U.S. history, surpassing the 2018 Camp Fire in Paradise, California, which wiped out the town leaving 19,000 buildings destroyed, 85 dead and displacing hundreds more. | Working people in Hawaii and elsewhere have responded with solidarity and a mobilization of help. People on the island organized to gather and deliver food and other…
(2023-08-20). The politics of degrowth – Technology, ideology, and the fight for eco-socialism. internationalviewpoint.org Degrowth identifies and critiques growth as fundamental to the capitalist system. Growth enriches property owners and the wealthy, leaving the rest of humanity behind with devastating environmental consequences. | – | / |
(2023-08-19). Dilemmas of Humanity conference calls for Pan-African, working class power. peoplesdispatch.org At the Dilemmas of Humanity: Pan African Dialogues to Build Socialism conference, 184 delegates from 38 radical organizations charted the socialist way forward for Africa at a time of dramatic change in the world order…
(2023-08-19). An interview with Ukrainian socialist Maxim Goldarb. wsws.org Union of Left Forces — For a New Socialism Party (SLS) head speaks with the WSWS about the persecution of his party, the growing anti-war sentiments in Ukraine, and the impact of the deaths of hundreds of thousands of Ukrainians on society.
(2023-08-19). The Gig Economy Didn't Exist During the Great Depression. globalresearch.ca
(2023-08-19). German Long-Range Taurus Missiles Won't Be Wunderwaffe Ukraine Is Looking For. sputnikglobe.com Berlin has joined Washington in climbing up the escalation ladder in the proxy war against Russia in Ukraine, sending more military aid to Kiev than any other country besides the US. Germany has also borne the brunt of the West's economic war against Moscow, with its economy sinking into a recession and facing the threat of deindustrialization.
(2023-08-20). Russia's first lunar mission in 47 years smashes into the moon in failure. tribune.com.pk Russia's first moon mission in 47 years failed when its Luna-25 space craft spun out of control and crashed into the moon after a problem preparing for pre-landing orbit, underscoring…
(2023-08-20). Luna-25 Spacecraft Crashes Into the Moon. telesurenglish.net On Sunday, Russia's State Space Corporation (Roscosmos) informed that Luna-25 module has crashed into the moon after it went into an unplanned orbit. | RELATED: | "At around 14: 57 Moscow time, the connection with the automatic lunar probe was lost," Roscosmos said. | "Preliminary analysis results show that a deviation between the actual and calculated parameters of the propulsion maneuver led the Luna-25 spacecraft to enter…
(2023-08-20). Drone crashed into rooftop of railway station in central Russia — governor. tass.com Five people were slightly injured by shards of glass…
(2023-08-20). Longtime dream crashes on the surface of the moon. plenglish.com Moscow, Aug 20 (Prensa Latina) The Russian probe Luna-25 crashed into the lunar surface after a failure that diverted it to a wrong trajectory, the Russian Space Agency, Roscosmos, announced today.
(2023-08-20). Russia's Luna-25 Probe Crashes on the Moon — Roscosmos. themoscowtimes.com The Luna-25 probe was Russia's first Moon mission in almost 50 years.
(2023-08-19). You Can't Project Power When The World Knows You Are Weak. popularresistance.org Nineteen years ago, the U.S. had the strongest military in the world, but the economy was showing signs of weakness. Back in March of 2000, the stock market bubble burst, resulting in the NASDAQ or "dot com bubble" crash. Still at that time, most of the country believed Reagan as he referred to the country as, "…the shining city upon a hill…" Due to its military might the U.S. was able to project its power and impose its will upon the world. | Rove's arrogant assertion that "…when we act, we create our own reality…" is a major part of the problem that the U.S. empire is facing today. What gets lost in thi…
(2023-08-19). Photos: Giant Chunk of Ice Crashes Through Roof of Massachusetts Home. sputnikglobe.com The chunk of ice weighed about 20 pounds, and damaged the home of a Massachusetts couple, which suspect the ice fell from an airplane while en route to the nearby Boston Logan International Airport.
(2023-08-19). SWP: Defend free speech, political rights! themilitant.com Below is a statement issued Aug. 15 by Róger Calero, Socialist Workers Party candidate for New York City Council District 48. | Working people and all defenders of constitutional protections of free speech and assembly should oppose the campaign by the New York Times, now backed by Sen. Marco Rubio, for investigations and prosecution as "unregistered" foreign agents — in this case, for the government of China — of members or supporters of Codepink, People's Forum and other organizations. We oppose any attempts to take away the tax exempt status of groups cited by the Times. | Since its enactment in 19…
(2023-08-20). Dazzling drone show presents revitalization of Shenyang. ecns.cn Drones fly in formation to create different images above Hunhe River in Shenyang, northeast China's Liaoning Province, Aug. 17, 2023.
(2023-08-20). Three Ukrainian drones shot down over Belgorod Region — defense ministry. tass.com According to the department, there were no casualties or damage…
(2023-08-20). Defensas rusas derriban 12 drones ucranianos sobre Bélgorod. telesurtv.net Hubo daños de pequeña cuantía, por la honda expansiva, el techo, la fachada, así como los andenes, la sala de espera y un paso bajo nivel.
(2023-08-20). Rostov Region comes under attack of kamikaze drones; they are all downed — governor. tass.com According to Vasily Golubev, there are no casualties or destruction…
(2023-08-20). Rusia anula ataque con drones ucranianos en Moscú y Bélgorod. telesurtv.net Ucrania ha intensificado los ataques con drones en regiones de Rusia y Moscú, la capita, en los últimos días.
(2023-08-19). Ukrainian military tries to attack ZNPP with drones ten times a day — Rosenergoatom. tass.com An adviser to the CEO of the Rosenergoatom concern Renat Karchaa noted that the power plant's units were well-protected…
(2023-08-19). Ukraine Loses Over 40 Soldiers in Krasny Liman Direction as 6 Drones Strikes Foiled. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Russian military units thwarted six Ukrainian attacks in the Krasny Liman direction, Kiev has lost more than 40 soldiers, Alexander Savchuk, the head of the press center of Russia's Center Group of Forces, has told Sputnik.
(2023-08-20). The Criminal Insanity of Climate Change: Direct Energy Weapons (DEW) Create Forest and Bush Fires, Destroying Entire Cities and Igniting Boats in the Sea. globalresearch.ca
(2023-08-20). So Much for Wonder Weapons. sonar21.com Each passing day brings more grim news for Ukraine and its faltering counter offensive. It is a grisly, bloody affair for Ukraine, who is paying dearly in terms of lost…
(2023-08-19). Egypt: Forces arrest journalist after report on officials aboard seized plane in Zambia. middleeasteye.net Egypt: Forces arrest journalist after report on officials aboard seized plane in Zambia | Forces arrested Karim Assaad after reporting on identity of several officials allegedly aboard plane seized in Zambia carrying millions of dollars in cash, gold and weapons | Sat, 08/19/2023 – 19: 50 | A photo obtained by Mada Masr of journalist Karim Assaad, who was arrested after the publication of several report…
(2023-08-19). Russia sees nuclear weapons as only possible response to some threats — Lavrov. tass.com Russian Foreign Minister noted that the development of the situation around Ukraine confirms the validity of Russia's concerns in this area…