(2021-10-12). Headlines for October 12, 2021. democracynow.org WHO: Climate Change Is "The Single Biggest Health Threat Facing Humanity", Heavy Flooding in China Kills 15, Destroys 20,000 Homes, 135 Arrested in Indigenous Peoples' Day Climate Action Outside White House, Greenpeace Installs Statue of Boris Johnson Splattered in Oil Outside 10 Downing St., Wealthy Nations Denounced for Hoarding COVID-19 Vaccines, Parliamentary Report: COVID-19 Response Was One of Biggest Public Health Failures in U.K. History, Gov. Greg Abbott Bans All Entities in Texas from Enforcing Vaccine Mandates, Iraqi Cleric Muqtada al-Sadr Sees Biggest Gains in Parliamentary Election, U.N. Urges World…
(2021-10-12). Monday 10/11: Indigenous People's Day Webinar. indybay.org Facebook Livestream Event…
(2021-10-12). NATO's counter-cognitive combat challenge. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com The cognitive warfare described below (only ascribed to the enemy, of course) is, in layman's language, the practice of attempting to inform people and perhaps add to their store of knowledge in a manner that could contribute to broadening their perspective; what has been referred to as white propaganda. That, according to NATO, must be …
(2021-10-12). Aprueban hoja de ruta para investigar a Lasso por Pandora Papers. telesurtv.net La Comisión designada tendrá 30 días para presentar el informe del caso ante el pleno del Parlamento ecuatoriano.
(2021-10-12). Whistleblower testimony launches bipartisan campaign for Facebook censorship. wsws.org The Senate testimony by former Facebook employee Frances Haugen has intensified the bipartisan drive to clamp down on left-wing and socialist political content on social media platforms.
(2021-10-12). Haugen Isn't Really a 'Facebook Whistleblower'. counterpunch.org The enthusiasm with which much of the media and political establishment have characterised Frances Haugen as a "Facebook whistleblower" requires that we pause to consider what exactly we think the term "whistleblower" means. Haugen has brought to the surface a fuzziness in what many of us understand by the idea of whistleblowing.
(2021-10-12). Julian Assange and the CIA-USA Daily Wars Against Humanity. counterpunch.org [Introductory note: The weekend of October 23-25, in anticipation of a UK court convening to re-consider a previous lower court decision to refuse Julian Assange's extradition to the U.S., Assange supporters will be mobilizing across the U.S. and worldwide demanding: Free Julian Assange! Drop the Charges! No to Extradition! Free Speech! Free Press! Free Journalists!
(2021-10-12). Workers Struggles: The Americas. wsws.org Flight attendants at Aeromar airlines in Mexico and transit workers in Mexico City are set to strike, while the Unifor union forced through a contract settlement for 950 workers at Rio Tinto's Kitimat aluminum smelter and the Kemano power plant in B.C., Canada.
(2021-10-12). NATO Parliamentary Assembly condemns Russia's "occupation" of Georgia, Moldova, Ukraine. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com ==== NATO Parliamentary Assembly honors Nancy Pelosi with first-ever "Women for Peace" award ==== NATO Parliamentary Assembly condemns Russia's ongoing violation of the territorial integrity of Georgia The NATO Parliamentary Assembly condemns Russia's violation of the territorial integrity of Georgia, Ukraine and Moldova, according to a resolution drawn up by the NATO General Assembly. "We …
(2021-10-12). A call to look beyond prescription opioid supply-side restrictions and include health equity when predicting opioid policy effectiveness. mronline.org 
We read with interest the study by Rao and colleagues on opioid policy effectiveness, which extends their previous modeling efforts to predict opioid-related overdose, life-years, and QALYs. This work presents a useful framework from which to investigate policy effectiveness.
(2021-10-12). Building The Movement To Shut Down AFRICOM And End US Imperialism. popularresistance.org The US Out of Africa Network, which is coordinated by the Black Alliance for Peace, launched a month of action on October 1, the 13th anniversary of the launch of AFRICOM (the US' Africa command) to educate the public about what AFRICOM is doing and to build the movement against US imperialism on the African continent. Clearing the FOG speaks with Tunde Osazua, who organizes the network, about the harm the US is doing on the continent such as the increase in violence and terrorist acts against the people as well as supporting coups and an economic war. What the US is doing in Africa is largely in violation of int…
(2021-10-12). Harry Potter and the Secret of COP26. counterpunch.org "Blimey, Harry!" exclaimed Ronald Weasley, his face pressed to the window, peering out at the swiftly passing countryside as the glistening red Hogwarts Express belched coal smoke into the sky on its way north to Glasgow for the COP26 climate conference. "If the secret that you have to find is both known and unknown to
(2021-10-12). EU's Von der Leyen blasts Russia as aggressor in Donbass, supports Ukraine on "occupied territories" antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Von der Leyen came to her current position from that of Germany's defense minister, in which post she was as fawningly subservient to the Pentagon as Monica Lewinsky was when she was shuffled off to the Defense Department in 1996. Excerpts from her Wikipedia page are at the bottom of the page. ==== Von der …
(2021-10-12). Sunday Report from Venezuela's Battle Against COVID-19: 1,110 New Cases, 11 Deaths & 95% Recovery Rate. orinocotribune.com 
A total of 1,110 new COVID-19 cases, all by community transmission, were detected in the last 24 hours by the Venezuelan health authorities, bringing the country's total to 383,376 accumulated cases to date. The rate of recovery stands at 95%, with a total of 363,122 healed patients, thanks to the free treatments guaranteed by the Venezuelan revolutionary government. | This was announced this Sunday, October 10, by Vice President Delcy Rodríguez, during the customary daily balance offered by the Presidential Commission for the Control and Prevention of COVID-19, through her Twitter account, @delcyrodriguezv. | <...
(2021-10-12). NATO strengthens partnership with Azerbaijan following last year's war in the Caucasus. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Azerbaijan, NATO discuss issues of partnership First Deputy Minister of Azerbaijan — Chief of General Staff of the Azerbaijani army, Lieutenant General Karim Valiyev met with Chief of the Partnerships Directorate of the NATO Allied Powers Command Operations, Rear Admiral Bulent Turan, on October 12…. Greeting the guest, Valiyev noted that after the victory of …
(2021-10-12). 24,000 Kaiser Permanente healthcare workers in California authorize strike action by 96 percent. wsws.org The vote is a major development in the growing push by US workers for nationwide strike action against unbearable working hours, the erosion of wages and the continued spread of COVID-19 in workplaces.
(2021-10-12). Northern California hospital engineers' walkout enters fourth week. wsws.org The unions are collaborating to keep contract struggles by Kaiser employees isolated and to prevent a united stoppage, as 24,000 nurses join the engineers in authorizing strike action.
(2021-10-12). Xi stresses ecological civilization development for human-nature harmony. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday said the development of ecological civilization should be taken as a guide to coordinate the relationship between human and Nature.
(2021-10-12). Xi stresses people's well-being, social justice. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday called for efforts to concentrate on bettering people's well-being to promote social equity and justice.
(2021-10-12). European Union: Observers Won't Interfere in Venezuelan Electoral Process (Borrell's Statements). orinocotribune.com "The European Union (EU) decided to send an electoral observation mission to Venezuela in response to an invitation, and in no way does it intend to interfere in the process," a spokesperson for the institution told AFP on Monday, October 11. "Non-interference in electoral processes is the heart of our missions." | This position, added the spokesperson, is also "embodied" in the agreement signed between the EU and the Venezuelan authorities. The spokesperson made the statements on behalf of Josep Borrell, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs, who did not respond to requests by Venezuelan authorities to acco…
(2021-10-12). Trump declares January 6 insurrectionist Ashli Babbitt a martyr of his fascist attempt to seize power. wsws.org In a pre-recorded video, former president Donald Trump and Arizona Representative Paul Gosar demanded "justice for Ashli," the Air Force veteran who was killed by Capitol Police during the January 6 attack on Congress.
(2021-10-12). Australia's largest state holds "freedom day" amid Delta outbreak. wsws.org The reckless reopening has been hailed by the corporate elite as a major step forward in compelling working people to "live with" the virus.
(2021-10-12). What are the Prospects For Peace? An Interview with William Astore. counterpunch.org Events are unfolding at a quickening pace. Facing an alarming escalation in tensions around the world, we are looking to our most respected and renowned thought leaders for an honest assessment of both U.S. foreign and military policy to offer their most current thoughts and insights. We know they have some ideas for improving the
(2021-10-12). EU foursquare behind Ukraine on war in Donbass, "liberation" of Crimea. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Borrell, Kuleba discuss deteriorating situation in eastern Ukraine "This morning in Kyiv before the EU-Ukraine Summit, Josep Borrell discussed with Dmytro Kuleba the deteriorating situation in eastern Ukraine and the implementation of the Minsk agreements. The European Union strongly supports the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine, "the statement reads. *** President of Ukraine Volodymyr …
(2021-10-12). Building Back Better and the September Jobs Report. counterpunch.org If President Biden was designing a jobs report to advance his Build Back Better agenda, he could not have done better than the September jobs report. (No, he didn't manipulate the data.) It shows the need for improving our caring infrastructure to make it possible for more women to work. It also shows the need
(2021-10-12). Newsom Asks Urban Users to Voluntarily Reduce Water Use As Nut Growers Suck Up Water. counterpunch.org Sejal Choksi-Chugh, Executive Director of the San Francisco Baykeeper, believes that "it's nuts" to ask California's urban water users to voluntarily reduce water use while allowing almond, walnut, and pistachio growers to use large amounts of water — enough to flood all of Rhode Island and Delaware to waist-deep — during a record drought. On July 15, Governor Gavin Newsom added nine counties to the
(2021-10-12). Social Security: What If We Made it Bigger? cepr.net This year's Social Security Trustees' According to their report, if nothing changes, the trust fund is fully funded through 2033. After that, the benefits are 74 percent payable (dow…
(2021-10-12). Germany: U.S. nuclear-capable bomber refueled for action in the Baltic Sea. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Spangdahlem refuels BTF bombers with VIPER kit for first time Two B-1B Lancers from Dyess Air Force Base's 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, currently operating from Royal Air Force Fairford, England, conducted hot-pit refueling using the innovative Versatile Integrated Partner Equipment Refueling (VIPER) kit, at Spangdahlem AB Oct. 11. **** Spangdahlem AB employed the VIPER kit …
(2021-10-12). This Is America #149: The Mask on Biden Slips. itsgoingdown.org Welcome, to This Is America, October 11th, 2021. On today's episode, we dive into headline and resistance news, before switching to our discussion, where we offer an anarchist critique and analysis of Biden's continuing attacks on migrants and push to expand industrial petrol-capitalism. There's a lot to cover, so let's get to the news! Living…
(2021-10-12). President Raeisi: Everyone Knows US Backed, Planned Daesh Growth in Afghanistan. orinocotribune.com Iran's President Ebrahim Raeisi has voiced concerns about the persistence of terrorist acts in neighboring Afghanistan, saying it is no secret that the growth of the Daesh terrorist group, which claimed responsibility for the latest terrorist act in Afghanistan, was a US job. | In a message released on Saturday, Raeisi condoled with the Afghan nation and the entire human society over the killing and injuring of a large number of innocent Afghans while they were praying in a sacred place. | "It is no secret to anyone that the growth of this Takfiri terrorist movement has taken place with the supports and plans of…
(2021-10-12). NATO elects Turkish Mideast rapporteur vice head of Parliamentary Assembly committee. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Turkish MP elected vice head of NATO Parliamentary Assembly committee A Turkish lawmaker on Oct. 11 was elected the vice head of a NATO Parliamentary Assembly committee. Ahmet Berat Conkar was elected the vice chairperson of the political committee during the 67th annual session of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly in Lisbon, Portugal. Conkar is a …
(2021-10-12). Drug to calm cytokine storm: Life-saving Russian discovery could be key to stopping body's 'suicide attack' in severe Covid cases. rt.com 
A group of Russian scientists have created a drug that may potentially revolutionize the treatment of Covid-19 by defusing the most catastrophic reaction the disease causes in patients, while not destroying their immune response. | The drug, called Leitragin, was developed by the Biomedical Technology Research Center of the Russian Federal Medical and Biology Agency (FMBA), and is currently undergoing clinical trials in Russia. Although its base substance was previously known and used in ulcer treatment medicine by Soviet and Russian doctors, it was the FMBA team that discovered how to apply it for the treatme…
(2021-10-12). No Substantive Economic Recovery In Sight. dissidentvoice.org 
One of the fundamental economic laws under capitalism is for wealth to become more concentrated in fewer hands over time, which in turn leads to more political power in fewer hands, which means that the majority have even less political and economic power over time. Monopoly in economics means monopoly in politics. It is the …
(2021-10-12). Xi urges securing win-win of economic growth, environmental protection. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday called for securing a win-win of economic growth and environmental protection.
(2021-10-12). Anti-democratic election laws in Australia were passed to "make sure that the working class can't voice its opposition" wsws.org One electoral member of the SEP noted that in the pandemic, "The working class is being told that the people around them, family, friends, caregivers, are going to die and to just accept their deaths."
(2021-10-12). CPS Sickout leader and mother of three speaks on efforts to stop the spread of COVID-19 in Chicago Public Schools. wsws.org Cortney Ritsema, a mother of three, formed CPS Sickout with other parents to raise awareness about the dangers of COVID-19 and keep kids out of school during the pandemic to protect them from the deadly virus.
(2021-10-12). China to commit 1.5 bln yuan to initiate Kunming Biodiversity Fund: Xi. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday said China will take the lead by investing 1.5 billion yuan (about 233 million U.S. dollars) to establish the Kunming Biodiversity Fund.
(2021-10-12). Who Won Germany's Election in 2021? counterpunch.org rmany's recent election had a few surprises and will lead to a new government. Overall, Germany's recent election, held on 26th September 2021 had a participation rate of 76,6% compared to 76.2% in 2017. In other words, æ of Germans voted. All in all, 25.7% voted for the center-mildly-progressive social-democratic party SPD. With that, the SPD overtook Germany's conservatives and strong-state favoring CDU — Angela Merkel's political party — sitting at 24.1%.
(2021-10-12). U.S. delegation demands: Defend Nicaragua! workers.org 
From Managua, Nicaragua Nicaragua's Alliance for Global Justice delegation visited Nicaragua to learn about the advances of the Sandinista government over the last 15 years. The object of the visit was to counter the tsunami of false information daily churned out by the U.S. State Department and its allies in . . . |
(2021-10-12). Peruvians Remember Journalist Killed by the Fujimory Regime. telesurenglish.net On Monday, human rights defenders gathered in Lima's San Martin Square to demand a trial against those responsible for the murder of Melissa Alfaro, a journalist killed on Oct. 10, 1991, during Alberto Fujimori's dictatorship (1990-2000). | RELATED: | "Melissa, present! We want the oral trial, now!" shouted a crowd of people while marching. "How long do we have to wait for justice? Thirty years is not enough?" said the victim's brother Igor…
(2021-10-12). "NATO's southern flank at risk": report says Biden backs $6 billion F-16 deal with Turkey. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Biden administration reportedly backs Turkey's $6B F-16 deal request Turkey's request for Lockheed Martin-made F-16 fighter jets and modernization kits to upgrade its existing warplanes is valued at $6 billion (TL 54.02 billion), according to Turkish sources who spoke to two different media organizations Tuesday. Considering U.S. Congress' opposition to Ankara purchasing arms due to …
(2021-10-12). Mack Trucks subsidiary announces plans to build new military truck for Pentagon. wsws.org The unveiling of the new vehicle occurred less than two months after Democratic President Joseph Biden visited the Mack Trucks facility in Macungie.
(2021-10-12). Another concession/capitulation: coup de maàÆtre's maàÆtresse de coup Nuland welcomed in Moscow. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com ==== As Ukraine simmers, Victoria Nuland is now highest-ranking member of U.S. Foreign Service ==== Izvestia: Why Nuland was allowed to enter Russia and what to expect from talksUS Under Secretary of State Victoria Nuland was removed from the Russian sanctions lists because of her official post in the Biden administration, a high-ranking source told …
(2021-10-12). US and Colombia Seek a Military Conflict Against Venezuela. telesurenglish.net On Monday, the Venezuelan Ambassador to the United Nations Samuel Moncada denounced that the United States and Colombia are creating the conditions to justify a military aggression against his country. | RELATED: | To achieve this, Colombian officials have been deliberately spreading false information according to which Venezuela harbors illegal armed organizations linked to international drug trafficking, seeks…
(2021-10-12). Xi calls for joint efforts for humanity's high-quality development. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday called on countries around the world to join hands and start a new journey of high-quality development of humanity.
(2021-10-12). The 90 percent "no" vote at Deere and the Ôªøgrowing rebellion against the corporatist unions. wsws.org The margin of the contract rejections at Deere, Volvo, Dana and other companies expresses the real relationship between the so-called "unions" and the working class.
(2021-10-12). The Return of Coups in Africa: Is this a Footprint of Neo-Colonialism in the Continent? orinocotribune.com By Takudzwa Hillary Chiwanza — Oct 7, 2021 | For African democracy (and the perceived lack thereof), coups d'état have constituted perennial notoriety that has not portended an organic molding of contextual African democracy in…
(2021-10-12). Xi urges harmonious coexistence between man, Nature. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday stressed the need to respect Nature, follow Nature's laws, protect Nature, and build a homeland of harmonious coexistence between man and Nature.
(2021-10-12). PREVIEW: What to Look for in the September Consumer Price Index. cepr.net (The monthly Consumer Price Index (CPI) is scheduled for release by the Bureau of Labor Statistics on Wednesday, October 13th at 8: 30 AM Eastern Time.) | The monthly inflation readings had been trending down the last two months, with August showing a 0.3 percent rise in the overall inflation rate and just a 0.1 percent rise in the core index. These numbers were held down in large part by some anomalous price declines at least partly connected to the resurgence of the pandemic. | Airfares dropped 9.1 percent, hotel prices fell 3.3 percent, and the car insurance index declined 2.8 percent. These declines will not b…
(2021-10-12). Riders at German delivery firm Gorillas protest illegal mass sackings. wsws.org The billion-dollar start-up announced last Tuesday that all employees who participated in work stoppages over the previous weekend would be terminated.