(2023-12-26). Matthew Ehret: Without numerous anti-Semitic fascists, Zionism would not have been possible. expose-news.com Imperial socialism has always been at the heart of 20th-century fascism, writes Matthew Ehret. Without the force of numerous anti-Semitic fascists throughout the last two centuries, Zionism would have never been possible. …
(2023-12-26). We can either have billionaires or democracy. Not both. indybay.org Political debate on wealth redistribution is a fight for fairness | Call it socialism – as the wealthy GOP does – or call it progressive taxation or economic justice. It doesn't matter; the nation's fiscal conservatives will demonize any idea of redistributing wealth and try to stoke unfounded fears of creeping communism no matter what specific language we use around fairness.
(2023-12-26). Atrial Fibrillation Catheter Ablation and Psychological Distress. jamanetwork.com To the Editor A recent study examined the effects of atrial fibrillation catheter ablation on mental health. This is a clinically relevant area of research, and the results are certainly interesting, although there is a question, in our opinion, regarding the nature of the observed associations. Treatment for depression is notorious for placebo effects, and it appears such effects may be due to activation of certain neurotransmitting pathways by the "idea" of active treatment. Research has shown that placebo-induced activation of the Œº-opioid system is implicated in the formation of placebo antidepres…
(2023-12-26). Thursday 12/28: Hayward: Ceasefire for the Children of Palestine. indybay.org At 5 Flags location corner of Main Street and D St, near the Kabob restaurant in Hayward…
reuters.com (2023-12-26). Explosions reported in Red Sea shipping lane off Yemen coastExplosions in the Red Sea off the coast of Yemen were reported on Tuesday after sightings of unmanned aircraft and missiles in two separate incidents, a British maritime authority said. | | Two unmanned aircraft were observed before two explosions occurred 5 nautical miles from a vessel located 50 nautical miles west of Hodeidah on Yemen's west coast
(2023-12-26). Ukraine claims to have destroyed Russian ship in Crimea attack. aljazeera.com Air force says Crimea attack destroyed the Novocherkassk, which it said was being used to transport drones.
(2023-12-26). Yemen's Houthis claim responsibility for Red Sea container ship attack. devdiscourse.com (Adds U.S. central command comment on shooting down Houthi missiles, drones in paragraph 6) DUBAI, Dec 26 (Reuters) -…
(2023-12-26). Africa's role in Palestinian liberation. roape.net Calling for African support for Palestine against Israel's military-industrial complex.
outlookindia.com (2023-12-26). Why Houthis Are Lending Helping Hand To Hamas"The aim is to put as much pressure as possible to get Israel to agree to a ceasefire. By getting all the Shia groups to aim at Israeli and American interests, at a basic low-intensity attrition attacks to bring home to the international community that the entire Middle East can get out of hand if the war does not stop," says Talmiz Ahmad an Indian diplomat and scholar. None of the groups Houthis, Hezbollah, or the militants in Iraq are using the more sophisticated weapons they have in their arsenal, says Ambassador Ahmad. They merely want to give a preview of what can happen if Israel continues the carnage.
(2023-12-26). Australia's military ties to the Israeli Defense Forces. peoplesdispatch.org In the midst of Israel's relentless mass destruction and ethnic cleansing of Gaza, it is urgent to know which Australian manufactured weapons, parts and 'defense' systems are being used by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). Federal and state governments, numerous Australian universities, and Australian companies have direct ties to high-profile weapons manufacturers that are aiding …
(2023-12-26). Will the Russians use tactical nuclear weapons in Ukraine? gilbertdoctorow.com Until a few days ago, I regularly dismissed as utterly fanciful and propagandistic in intent all suggestions in Western media that Russia might deploy nuclear weapons in their ongoing war on Ukraine. The notion was put forward by Washington in support of the narrative that Russia was losing the war and could 'go nuclear' to …
(2023-12-26). The Houthis Take on the Empire. libya360.wordpress.com Renee Parsons While it is astounding that one small, feisty Arab tribe in the nation of Yemen has shown the mega-world how to creatively stand up to the Hegemon without threatening nuclear weapons, without initiating direct military conflict and yet achieve their goals — what is even more astounding is that the Houthis are not the least…
(2023-12-26). Thursday 12/28: Stop Travis: No US Weapons for Genocide. indybay.org Travis Air Force Base, Fairfield, CA | Rally, plus: Main Gate, Travis AFB | Air Base Parkway & Parker Rd. | Park and Gather at Commercial Center to left of Air Base Pkway & Parker Rd.