Nancy Pelosi

Civil Resistance is Alive and Well

November 2, 2023 UNAC Editor Abuses of Empire, Action!!, Civil Resistance, Israel, Israel-Palestine, Middle East Wars, Palestine, Resistance, US Government Action

Codepink struck on the East and West coasts recently: The vigil outside Nancy Pelosi’s home finally caught her attention when Toby Blome and Lydie Abood laid down under the front wheels of her van: Video by videographer Peter Menchini. Tobey Blome’s elaboration of the moment: A couple of us arrived in the early morning to find several black SUVs (Capitol[…]

Making Taiwan the Ukraine of the East

February 19, 2023 UNAC Editor China, Taiwan

by Vijay Prashad, published on Consortium News, February 9, 2023 President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. of the Philippines met with U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin at Malacañang Palace in Manila on Feb. 2, where they agreed to expand the U.S. military presence in the country. In a joint statement, the two governments agreed to “announce their plans to accelerate the full implementation of[…]

Is the Democratic Party the Alternative to Fascism, or its Enabler?

February 17, 2023 UNAC Editor Democrats and Republicans, Fascism

by Arjae Red, published on Workers World, February 9, 2023 The Jan. 6, 2021, failed attack on the U.S. Capitol exposed an attempt to overturn the presidential election results and made it undeniably clear that the Donald Trump-led MAGA movement represents a critically dangerous and growing threat of fascism in the U.S. But it left this question open: Can the[…]

US Provocations Over Taiwan and Beijing’s Steady Remedy

September 4, 2022 UNAC Editor Abuses of Empire, Asia Pivot, China, Hybrid Warfare, Taiwan, U.S. Aggression

by Brian Berletic, published on New Eastern Outlook, September 2, 2022 The early August visit by US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi took place amid heavy protests from Beijing. The visit was a blatant violation of Washington’s bilateral agreement with Beijing regarding the “One China” policy as well as a violation of international law regarding political independence and territorial integrity. As[…]

Stop All Provocations Against China!

August 8, 2022 UNAC Editor Asia Pivot, China, Statement, U.S. Aggression

Statement from the U.S. Peace Council, August 4, 2022 The U.S. Peace Council condemns in strongest terms the latest U.S. government provocation against the People’s Republic of China and against peace in the world. Speaker of the House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi imposed herself into the Taiwan Province of China without an invitation from the Chinese government. We have to[…]

‘Get Out!’ People In Taiwan Protest Pelosi’s Visit Amid China’s Missile Drill

August 5, 2022 UNAC Editor China, Taiwan, U.S. Aggression, US Politics

by The Countercurrents Collective, published on Countercurrents, August 3, 2022 On thing not mentioned here is U.S. RIMPAC War Games with their allies in the Pacific have been going on for weeks, not far to the East of Taiwan. [jb] Civic groups, politicians, and business and industry representatives on the island of Taiwan on Tuesday protested against U.S. House Speaker[…]

A Reckless And Provocative Visit By Pelosi To Taiwan

August 3, 2022 UNAC Editor China, Taiwan, U.S. Aggression, US Hypocrisy, US Politics

by Paul Keating, published on Popular Resistance, July 28, 2022 Originally published on Friends of Socialist China When the United States has a divided foreign policy on an issue of such grave importance, the world begins a slide onto very thin ice. US House Speaker, Nancy Pelosi, the third-ranked figure in the American hierarchy – is reported to be planning[…]

Another war? U.S. Uses Taiwan to Provoke China

August 3, 2022 UNAC Editor China, Cold War, Taiwan

by Sara Flounders, published on Workers World, August 3, 2022 U.S. provocations against China have moved into high gear. Even as the war in Ukraine, instigated by Washington, unfolds with disastrous consequences for European economies and vibrates through the world economy, a more ominous confrontation is planned. The aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan, with its accompanying battle group of warships,[…]

The Squad Won’t Fight Pelosi and Corporate Power

January 10, 2021 UNAC Editor US Politics

by Glen Ford, published on Black Agenda Report, January 7, 2021 For the first time in this century, significant numbers of young people of all races are expressing raw hatred for the Democrats and denouncing “The Squad” for collaborating with the oligarchy. “The biggest benefactor of the New Year’s revolt is the Movement for a People’s Party.” The most volatile[…]

The Trump and Pelosi Lovefest

July 20, 2019 UNAC Editor Democrats and Republicans, Political Corruption, Racism

by Margaret Kimberley, published on Black Agenda Report, July 17, 2019 Trump and Pelosi are birds of a feather when it comes to beating up on dissident women of color. “Pelosi probably rose in Trump’s estimation when she dismissed her brown skinned caucus members.” In 2007 this columnist declared that Nancy Pelosi is our enemy. She was the new Speaker of[…]