(2023-06-12). Challenges for climate activists in Singapore. greenleft.org.au Kristian-Marc Paul, an activist in the Singapore climate justice movment, spoke to Green Left's Peter Boyle ahead of his participation in the Ecosocialism 2023 conference on July 1—2.
(2023-06-12). The games are great, the ticket process is not. peoplesworld.org 
As the ball crashed into the back of the net with just eight minutes left to play, the celebrations were fantastic. 15,000 people jumping out of their seats screaming, shouting and punching the air in celebration. A blue smoke grenade being launched onto the pitch. The sound of our chants and singing booming out at …
(2023-06-12). I-95 Collapse Caused by Tanker Fire May Shut Major East Coast Artery for Months. truthout.org A tanker truck fire caused a raised portion of Interstate 95 (I-95) to collapse in northeastern Philadelphia Sunday, indefinitely blocking one of the nation's busiest highways and threatening the Delaware River with an oil spill. The fire and collapse was triggered by a crash under the northbound ramp around 6: 15 am ET, The Associated Press reported. The fire then caused the northbound lanes above… |
(2023-06-12). Headlines for June 12, 2023. democracynow.org Ukraine Says It Liberated 4 Villages as Counteroffensive Gets Underway, Law Enforcement Braces for Unrest Ahead of Trump Court Hearing as Supporters Issue Violent Threats, Deadly Battles Resume in Sudan After Ceasefire Ends; South Sudan Violence Kills 20 Displaced People, New Haven Reaches $45 Million Settlement with Randy Cox, Who Was Paralyzed in Police Van, I-95 Highway in Philadelphia Could Be Closed for Months After Tanker Truck Fire Leads to Collapse, New York City Establishes First-of-Its-Kind Minimum Wage for App Delivery Workers, Four Indigenous Children Found Alive 40 Days After Plane Crash, Colombia Si…
(2023-06-12). AI, Job Loss, and Productivity Growth. cepr.net It is really painful to see the regular flow of pieces debating whether AI will lead to mass unemployment. Invariably, these pieces are written as though the author has taken an oath that they have no knowledge of economics whatsoever. The NYT gave us the latest example on Sunday, in a piece debating how many …
(2023-06-12). The surprising pervasiveness of pro-war propaganda. nationofchange.org An FPIF commentary criticized CODEPINK's position on the war in Ukraine. Here is our response.
(2023-06-13). Airborne Drones War. Episode X. southfront.org 
The war in Ukraine is the biggest armed conflict in the world since the Korean War in 1950-1953. It can be argued with 90% probability that this is either the eve or the beginning of World War 3, regardless of the outcome of the war in Ukraine itself. | In Eastern Europe today, we are witnessing the formation of the shape of 21st century wars. The military doctrines of the second half of the 20th century are completely irrelevant, but will continue to be used by the warring parties by inertia. At the same time, e…
(2023-06-12). Why there should be a treaty against the use of weaponized drones. mronline.org 
Citizen activism to bring about changes in how brutal wars are conducted is extremely difficult, but not impossible.
(2023-06-12). Military Situation In Syria On June 12, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
On June 12, the Russian Ministry of Defense recorded 1 case of hostilities and ceasefire violations in the Aleppo region in the past 24 hours; | On June 12, Turkish drones targeted a vehicle near Ain al-Arab; | On June 12, Turkish drones targeted a Russian Military Police vehicle between the villages of Harbul and Umm al-Hosh. A Russian serviceman was killed; | On June 10, Turkish drones targeted an SDF vehicle near the city of Tal Rifa. Three SDF members were killed. | <...
(2023-06-13). How the Obesity-Industrial Complex Keeps Americans Sick, Fat, and Sad. globalresearch.ca
(2023-06-12). How Does Technology Factor in for US Militarism toward China? dissidentvoice.org 
The United States is about militarism. Its economy is largely based on the military-industrial complex. It has hundreds upon hundreds of military bases in lands around the planet. Yet, despite a bloated military budget, the US fails to care for all its citizens, certainly not the millions of homeless, poor, and those unable to afford …
(2023-06-13). The Privatization of Nuclear War: US Spends $157,000 Per Minute on Nuclear Weapons in 2022: ICAN. globalresearch.ca
(2023-06-13). Are Lavrov's concerns about nuclear-capable F-16s for Kiev really 'baseless fearmongering'?>. infobrics.org The F-16 is designed to be capable of launching nuclear strikes, usually with B61 thermonuclear bombs. The units deployed by NATO members such as Belgium and the Netherlands operate F-16 fighter jets capable of delivering nuclear weapons, specifically as part of their nuclear sharing agreements with the US. And it's precisely these countries that still operate F-16s and could very well be the first to send them to the Kiev regime.
(2023-06-13). Poland Urges NATO Response to Russia Sending Nukes to Belarus. news.antiwar.com Polish President Andrzej Duda said Monday that NATO must respond to Russia deploying nuclear weapons to Belarus. "I absolutely believe that such a situation demands an unequivocal response from NATO," Duda said at a joint press conference in Paris with French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, according to Bloomberg. Duda didn't specify …
(2023-06-13). Will Trump's Indictment Spark a Second-Wave Insurrection? truthout.org Donald Trump is set to surrender today at the federal courthouse in Miami to face charges for retaining and mishandling classified documents, including top-secret information about U.S. nuclear weapons programs. Trump's supporters, including many prominent members of the Republican Party, have threatened violence and suggested revolt in response to what they see as a politically motivated… |
(2023-06-12). How Does Technology Factor in for US Militarism toward China? dissidentvoice.org The United States is about militarism. Its economy is largely based on the military-industrial complex. It has hundreds upon hundreds of military bases in lands around the planet. Yet, despite a bloated military budget, the US fails to care for all its citizens, certainly not the millions of homeless, poor, and those unable to afford …
(2023-06-13). The Privatization of Nuclear War: US Spends $157,000 Per Minute on Nuclear Weapons in 2022: ICAN. globalresearch.ca
(2023-06-13). Are Lavrov's concerns about nuclear-capable F-16s for Kiev really 'baseless fearmongering'?>. infobrics.org The F-16 is designed to be capable of launching nuclear strikes, usually with B61 thermonuclear bombs. The units deployed by NATO members such as Belgium and the Netherlands operate F-16 fighter jets capable of delivering nuclear weapons, specifically as part of their nuclear sharing agreements with the US. And it's precisely these countries that still operate F-16s and could very well be the first to send them to the Kiev regime.
(2023-06-13). Poland Urges NATO Response to Russia Sending Nukes to Belarus. news.antiwar.com Polish President Andrzej Duda said Monday that NATO must respond to Russia deploying nuclear weapons to Belarus. "I absolutely believe that such a situation demands an unequivocal response from NATO," Duda said at a joint press conference in Paris with French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, according to Bloomberg. Duda didn't specify …
(2023-06-13). Will Trump's Indictment Spark a Second-Wave Insurrection? truthout.org Donald Trump is set to surrender today at the federal courthouse in Miami to face charges for retaining and mishandling classified documents, including top-secret information about U.S. nuclear weapons programs. Trump's supporters, including many prominent members of the Republican Party, have threatened violence and suggested revolt in response to what they see as a politically motivated… |
(2023-06-12). Bipartisan Lawmakers Urge Biden to Send Longer-Range Weapons to Ukraine. news.antiwar.com A group of nine bipartisan members of the House is urging President Biden to supply Ukraine with longer-range weapons and expedite the delivery of M1 Abrams tanks to the country. In a letter led by Rep. Jason Crow (D-CO), the lawmakers called on Biden to send Kyiv Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMs), which have a …
(2023-06-12). Take a Leak? 37-Count Indictment Details Trump's Hiding of Documents, from Resort Bathroom to Ballroom. democracynow.org 
We speak with The Nation's Elie Mystal about the Justice Department's unsealed, sweeping 37-count indictment of former President Donald Trump for retaining and mishandling classified documents, including top-secret information about U.S. nuclear weapons and secret plans to attack a foreign country. Trump is the first U.S. president to face federal criminal charges. He has denied any guilt. The new indictment joins his indictment earlier this year in New York, where he is accused of committing financial fraud.
