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The Demise of Davos

by Sara Flounders, published on Workers World, January 24, 2023 The World Economic Forum held its 53rd Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland, Jan. 16-20. This gathering of the world’s superrich oligarchs was followed by a Jan. 20 meeting of the NATO protectors and enforcers at Ramstein Air Base in Germany. The NATO meeting ended without the gathered officials even agreeing[…]

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How America Took Out the Nordstream Pipeline

by Seymour Hersh, published on his Substack, February 8, 2023 The New York Times called it a “mystery,” but the United States executed a covert sea operation that was kept secret—until now. The U.S. Navy’s Diving and Salvage Center can be found in a location as obscure as its name—down what was once a country lane in rural Panama City,[…]

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Capitalism in Black and Blue

by John Parker, published on Black Agenda Report, February 8, 2023 Policing is inextricably linked to racism and to capitalism. There are two very frightening realities faced by the capitalist ruling class – their smaller numbers in relation to the majority, and their inability to derive profit without exploited human labor. Since they are the sole owners of the means[…]

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Rage Against the War Machine: A Reactionary “Right-Left Antiwar” Alliance

by Jeff Mackler, published on Socialist Action, February 6, 2023 FYI: I don’t agree with Jeff’s comment in the first paragraph.  I do not believe that the possible success of this conference will “represent a serious defeat for the antiwar, anti-racist, anti-sexist, LGBTQI and social justice activists,” but rather a reflection of the serious challenge we face in confronting a[…]

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Imperialism vs. the Brazen Balloon

by Editor at Workers World, February 7, 2023 Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer called it a “brazen incursion.” White House spokesperson Karine Jean-Pierre called it “a clear violation of our sovereignty.” Not to be outdone, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy tweeted that “China’s brazen disregard for U.S. sovereignty is a destabilizing action that must be addressed, and President Biden cannot be[…]

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After Earthquake Devastates Syria, US Shows No Interest in Lifting Sanctions

by Dave DeCamp, published on Antiwar.com, February 6, 2023 US sanctions are specifically designed to prevent Syria’s reconstruction.  Due to U.S. imposed sanctions, international NGOs generally operate only outside government controlled areas in Syria. [jb] After a devastating earthquake hit Syria and Turkey, killing thousands of people, the US State Department showed no interest in lifting crippling economic sanctions on[…]

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Incentivizing Russia To Hit NATO

by Caitlin Johnstone, published on Consortium News, January 27, 2023 The omnicidal war fiends won the debate over sending tanks to Ukraine, so now it’s time to start arguing for sending F-16s. In an article “Ukraine sets sights on fighter jets after securing tank supplies,” Reuters reports the following: “Ukraine will now push for Western fourth generation fighter jets such[…]

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Afghanistan News Update

Black Alliance for Peace, Published on Black Agenda Report,  February 1, 2023 Propaganda continues to justify the U.S./EU-backed economic war on Afghanistan, which the Black Alliance for Peace (BAP) has argued constitutes a crime against humanity . That is why the BAP Solidarity Network’s Afghanistan Committee has steadfastly shone a light on the invasion and 20-year war, its devastating consequences,[…]

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Peace Activist Sentenced for Criticizing German War Policy in Ukraine

by Justus Leicht, published on the World Socialist Web Site, January 31,  2023 My information is that  Heinrich Bücker has appealed his conviction and is waiting for the court to set a new date for his appeal hearing.  [jb] The Berlin-Tiergarten District Court sentenced peace activist Heinrich Bücker in January for speaking out in public against Germany’s war policy in[…]

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Biden Launches New Campaign Against Immigrants

by Barry Sheppard, published on Socialist Action, January 19, 2023 On January 5 President Biden “announced a far-reaching crackdown on people who seek refuge at the border with Mexico, dramatically expanding restrictions on asylum in the most aggressive effort of his administration to discourage migrants from crossing into the United States,” reported the New York Times. He expanded a Trump-era[…]

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