(2024-08-22). Not Just Jail Time, Now Comes the Bill for Disruptive Climate Activism. wattsupwiththat.com Premium Content | Oh, the sweet irony, isn't it just delicious? Here we are, in the year 2024, where the UK's biggest law firm, DLA Piper, has decided to stick it to those pesky climate activists with a bill so hefty it could make even Scrooge McDuck blink. £1.1 million in legal fees, folks!
(2024-08-22). Arkansas Supreme Court Disqualifies Abortion Amendment From November Ballot. truthout.org Abortion rights defenders in Arkansas said Thursday it was "a dark day" after the state's Supreme Court ruled a ballot measure that would enshrine stronger reproductive rights protections for people in the state was ineligible for November election ballots. The court ruled 4-3 in favor of arguments presented by Republican officials including Secretary of State John Thurston and Attorney… |
(2024-08-22). Tunisian court orders pre-trial detention of Saied opponent. newarab.com 
A Tunisian former parliamentarian who tried to stand in upcoming presidential elections before dropping out has been placed in pre-trial detention after allegedly crossing the border with Algeria illegally, a court told local media on Wednesday. | Safi Said, 70, a former journalist and a vocal opponent of
(2024-08-22). Zimbabwe: Arbitrary detention and alleged torture of Namatai Kwekweza, Robson Chere and Samuel Gwenzi. fidh.org
(2024-08-22). Kamala Harris signals support for billionaires tax amid growing wealth inequality. nationofchange.org This endorsement marks a crucial step in addressing the widening wealth gap in the country, particularly as billionaires continue to amass vast fortunes while millions of Americans struggle financially.
(2024-08-22). Kamala Harris signals support for billionaires tax amid growing wealth inequality. nationofchange.org This endorsement marks a crucial step in addressing the widening wealth gap in the country, particularly as billionaires continue to amass vast fortunes while millions of Americans struggle financially.
(2024-08-22). Bernie Sanders calls economic inequality America's unspoken crisis at Progressive Central 2024. nationofchange.org At the Progressive Central 2024 conference, Bernie Sanders and Pramila Jayapal emphasized the urgent need to address income and wealth inequality, arguing that these issues remain largely ignored in national discourse despite their profound impact on American society.
(2024-08-22). Bernie Sanders calls economic inequality America's unspoken crisis at Progressive Central 2024. nationofchange.org At the Progressive Central 2024 conference, Bernie Sanders and Pramila Jayapal emphasized the urgent need to address income and wealth inequality, arguing that these issues remain largely ignored in national discourse despite their profound impact on American society.
(2024-08-22). The strategic necessity of uniting the international working class against political xenophobia. wsws.org We are publishing here the report to the Eighth Congress of the Socialist Equality Party (US) given by Eric London. The congress was held from August 4 to August 9, 2024.
(2024-08-22). Congressional Black Caucus PAC Endorses John Mannion for Congress In NY-22. urbancny.com 
The Congressional Black Caucus PAC is endorsing John Mannion because of his commitment to racial inequality and an equitable America. Syracuse, NY — On Monday August 19th, Senator John Mannion was endorsed by the Congressional Black Caucus PAC (CBC PAC) in the race for NY-22. The CBC PAC supports candidates who will serve their constituents with integrity and who will advance the issues of the diverse communities in their district. "The CBC PAC proudly endorses State Senator John Mannion in NY-22 because he shares our values and our vision for an America built on equal justice, opportunity, safety, and affo…
(2024-08-22). Modernity, Individualism, and the End of Ideological Coherence. muslimskeptic.com Pierre Bourdieu, who passed away in 2002, is often considered to be the most influential French sociologist of the last century. This is primarily because he encapsulated the French elite's left-liberal approach to education and social reproduction, with ideas and themes centering around criticism of social inequality and cultural capital, extending Marxist thought into the …
(2024-08-22). Chevron and Israel: Profits above human rights. mronline.org 
Big oil and gas company Chevron is deeply entwined with the Israeli state.
(2024-08-22). India: UN Human Rights Committee calls for protection of human rights defenders and reform of counter-terrorism laws. fidh.org Front Line Defenders (FLD) together with the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT), within the framework of the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, welcome the findings of the United Nations (UN) Human Rights Committee following its review of India's situation of civil and political rights. FLD and the Observatory urge the government to take immediate steps to address the serious concerns expressed by the (…) | – |
(2024-08-22). Australian Human Rights Commission accused of mistreating pro-Palestine staff. middleeasteye.net 
Australian Human Rights Commission accused of mistreating pro-Palestine staff | Staff say they faced hostility from management after expressing pro-Palestinian sentiments | | Pro-Palestine demonstrators march through the central business district in Sydney on 4 August 2024 (AFP) | F…
(2024-08-22). Laos: Government fails in follow-up review of key civil and political rights. fidh.org The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the Lao Movement for Human Rights (LMHR) welcome the assessment by the United Nations (UN) Human Rights Committee (CCPR), which gave the Lao government low grades concerning the implementation of the committee's recommendations on enforced disappearances and participation in public affairs and the right to vote.
Paris, 15 August 2024. On 6 August 2024, the CCPR released its report on the follow-up to the Concluding Observations it (…) | – |
(2024-08-22). Australian Children Facing 'Egregious' Violations in Justice System. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A view of the Lotus Glen Correctional Centre. Located in northern Queensland, Lotus Glen Correctional Centre is a male prison with a capacity to detain roughly 730 prisoners, over half of whom are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander prisoners | © 2017 Daniel Soekov for Human Rights Watch…
(2024-08-22). Greece: Continued judicial harassment of migrants' rights defender Panayote Dimitras. fidh.org The recent summons by the Athens Magistrate marks a new development in Mr Dimitras' long history of judicial harassment, this time also prospecting the criminal prosecution of his wife, constituting a major violation of their right to defend human rights as well as of the recently adopted European Union (EU) anti-SLAPP Directive. The Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders (FIDH-OMCT) urges the Greek authorities to put an immediate end to this practice of harassment and to (…) | – |
(2024-08-22). Joint Letter: Requesting urgent action towards UN human rights monitoring and investigation in Bangladesh. fidh.org International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) joins 12 other human rights organisations in an open letter calling on United Nations (UN) member states to take immediate steps to ensure an independent investigation and accountability into human rights violations committed in Bangladesh and to prevent further human rights violations, including by ensuring that the UN Human Rights Council establishes an independent mechanism with a comprehensive mandate to investigate, collect, store and (…) | – |
(2024-08-22). New Ai Weiwei Rights-Inspired Limited Edition Lithographs. hrw.org Click to expand Image | © JRP | Editions | (Geneva) — The renowned Chinese artist and activist Ai Weiwei has partnered with Human Rights Watch and the Swiss art publisher JRP | Editions on three series of limited edition lithographs that will be available in September 2024, and can be previewed on jrp-editions.com.A portion of the proceeds will benefit Human Rights Watch.The artworks consist of three series of 99 lithographs released in three colors: "Malibu," "Sunshine," and "Peach." They resemble a geometric tile consisting of surveillance cameras, Twitter birds, and handcuffs to symbolize the struggl…
(2024-08-22). DR Congo: 2 Who Criticized 'State of Siege' Arrested. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Heavily armed police drive through Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo, on September 4, 2019. | © 2019 Kay Nietfeld/picture alliance via Getty Images | (Nairobi) — Two human rights defenders who held a news conference to criticize the Democratic Republic of Congo's "state of siege" in eastern provinces have been held without charge since August 1, 2024, Human Rights Watch said today.Jack Sinzahera, 35, one of those held, a member of the citizens' movement Amka Congo (Wake up Congo), is a longtime activist and campaigner who advocates lifting the "state of siege" imposed in the…
(2024-08-22). Need for an urgent rethink of international response to the human rights crisis in Afghanistan. fidh.org
(2024-08-22). India: Release Kashmiri human rights defender Khurram Parvez, arbitrarily detained for 1,000 days. fidh.org
(2024-08-22). UPDATE 2-Senior US officials meet with Dalai Lama in New York. devdiscourse.com Senior officials from the U.S. State Department and the White House met with the Dalai Lama in New York on Wednesday and "reaffirmed the U.S. commitment to advancing the human rights of Tibetans," the State Department said.
(2024-08-22). Rising Concerns in El Salvador: Missing Persons and Human Rights Under Bukele's Rule. devdiscourse.com El Salvador is facing rising concerns with one person going missing each day, as reported by a coalition of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) using data from the attorney general's office. The report revealed that 366 people went missing in the past year, marking a near 10% increase from previous estimates.
(2024-08-22). Hirak Rif prisoners left out of Morocco's recent royal pardon. newarab.com 
Once again, leaders of On Tuesday night, activists, families, and supporters of the jailed Rif protesters eagerly awaited "the royal pardon" ann…
(2024-08-22). Exclusive: British Tory peer backs Imran Khan for Oxford chancellor. middleeasteye.net 
Exclusive: British Tory peer backs Imran Khan for Oxford chancellor | Lord Daniel Hannan described Khan as a 'towering figure' in sport, philanthropy and politics | | Imran Khan is serving 10 years in jail after being found guilty of leaking state secrets (AFP) | Conservative peer Lord Dan…
(2024-08-22). Key Judgments from Delhi High Court on August 22. devdiscourse.com The Delhi High Court deliberated on pivotal cases on Thursday, August 22, addressing a variety of significant issues. The court sought the Centre's response on a public interest litigation that questioned the appointment of the executive director at Union Bank of India earlier this year. In another key decision, the court reserved its judgment on AAP Rajya Sabha MP Sandeep Kumar Pathak's plea, which requested permission for a physical meeting with Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in Tihar jail.
(2024-08-22). Democrats Who Say They Want A Ceasefire Vote For More Military Aid. popularresistance.org "We rally, we march, and we continue to fight like hell for our rights!," wrote the organizers in a social media post. "The Democratic Party has funneled billions of dollars to support a genocide that Israel is committing on the Palestinian people with our tax dollars and the people say no more! No more money for bombs and war, we want our money to go to free education, housing, and healthcare! We want justice for all of our communities all across the United States and we will fight for it until we get it!" | Mondoweiss spoke with Lara Haddadin, who has been an organizer with the U.S. Palestinian Community Networ…
(2024-08-22). DNC Swarms With Police As Activists March For Palestine, Abortion Rights. popularresistance.org Protests against the Democratic National Convention DNC) kicked off on Sunday night with hundreds of people marching for Palestinian liberation and reproductive justice under a notably heavy police presence in downtown Chicago. | The Bodies Outside of Unjust Laws march showcased the palpable anger greeting Democrats in the streets as they arrive in Chicago for three days of celebrations ahead of Vice President Kamala Harris's official nomination for president. | The protest was organized by a coalition of Palestine solidarity, LGBTQ and reproductive rights groups that are frustrated with the Democratic Party's fa…
(2024-08-22). Antigovernment Militias Seek Support From County Governments. splcenter.org After Minneapolis police murdered George Floyd in late May 2020, the U.S. and the world were on the precipice of a cultural reckoning on racial injustice, marked by mass protests that swept the world. The day after the murder, as video of the violence hit the news and tensions were about to ignite, Bedford County, Virginia, passed a resolution in support of "the militia." A similar resolution had passed in Campbell County, Virginia, earlier that year.
(2024-08-22). More FBI-suppressed evidence is exposed in lawsuit over Saudi Arabia's role in 9/11 terror attacks. wsws.org New evidence previously suppressed by the FBI confirms that an intelligence operative from Saudi Arabia was a facilitator for two hijackers after they arrived in California and also made a "casing" surveillance video of the US Capitol prior to the attacks of 9/11.
(2024-08-22). 'How Lawsuit Against AI Music Will Offer Little Help to Smaller Labels and Independent Artists'. bylinetimes.com recent days. | The track, Verknallt in einen Talahon, went viral on TikTok and in less than a month amassed 3.5 million streams on Spotify where it reached No 3 on the streaming platform's The song's creator, Josua Waghubinger, who goes by the name Butterbro, has said he made the track's chorus by feeding his own lyrics into
(2024-08-22). In Cameroon, long-running defamation case highlights vexatious suits against journalists. mediadefence.org
(2024-08-22). Mixed Story: What the Revision to the Jobs Data Means. counterpunch.org I don't have time to do an exhaustive analysis of the implication of the downward revisions to the jobs numbers today, but I will make a few quick points. First, the people complaining that this downward revision exposes cooked jobs data in prior months need to get their heads screwed on straight. Let's just try
(2024-08-22). The Gazan artist featured at Venice's Palazzo Mora. newarab.com 
"When there is a military escalation in Gaza, the inhabitants of the Strip stop practising any type of artistic activity to follow the developments of the war. This time is not like the others: we are experiencing an unprecedented event that has led to terrible transformations. The war has been going on for a long time and the conflict seems endless. I chose to release the burden inside me through drawings and diaries that document the various stages of the genocide of the Palestinian people, using the tools I have at my disposal: a notebook, pencils and black ink pens." | Thus begins the dramatic tale of Moha…
(2024-08-22). Thousand of Chicago Protesters at DNC Oppose Harris Biden US Supported Israeli Genocide. indybay.org Thousands of people rallied in Chicago to protest the continuing genocide supported by the Democratic Party and the Harris Biden administration.
(2024-08-22). Protesters march in support of Palestinians after Friday prayers in Amman. presstv.ir Jordanians have once again been out on the streets to express support for the Palestinian people, particularly those facing the US-Israeli genocide in Gaza.
(2024-08-22). China-Egypt joint Mediterranean naval exercises conclude. newarab.com 
China and Egypt concluded joint naval exercises on Wednesday, as Beijing expands its military influence to the eastern Mediterranean, with a guided missile destroyer part of the PLA Navy's 46th escort task group. | Naval vessels from the Chinese People's Liberation Army took part in drills, training, and a flotilla ceremony with their Egyptian counterparts off the coast of Alexandria, which began on Monday and ended Wednesday, as part of a five-day visit by Beijing's naval forces. | The exercises were perceived, by some, as another projection of Chinese military power far beyond its borders, as the US holds mo…
(2024-08-22). Russia-China Trade May Reach $300 Billion by 2030 – Denis Manturov. infobrics.org The 11th meeting of the Russian-Chinese Intergovernmental Commission on Investment Cooperation co-chaired by First Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation Denis Manturov and Vice Premier of the State Council of the People's Republic of China Ding Xuexiang has taken place…
(2024-08-22). Democrats Propose No Change On Unflinching Support For Israel. popularresistance.org Following the first day of the Democratic National Convention, which runs from August 19 to 22 in Chicago, delegates voted to approved the 2024 Democratic Party platform. Notably, the platform still reads: "President Biden, Vice President Harris, and Democrats are running to finish the job." | While there are still no concrete policies outlined in the Harris-Walz official campaign website, the 2024 Democratic Party platform can be seen as the first glimpse into what this administration promises to offer to the people of the US. | Many were waiting to see if the platform would indicate any changes to the Democrati…
(2024-08-22). Israeli forces continue West Bank raids, arrests, demolitions. newarab.com 
Israeli forces continued raids across the occupied West Bank on Wednesday, injuring one man and detaining two other people in separate incidents. | A 30-year-old Palestinian man suffered shrapnel wounds to his hand after Israeli forces stormed Nablus' Old City at dawn, raiding several neighbourhoods amid the firing of tear gas and sound bombs, Palestinian news agency Wafa reported. | Raids also took place at the Balata camp and the villages around al-Kafriyat. | In the town of Faroun, south of Tulkarm, a man was arrested after being ordered to report to Israeli intelligence at the Taybeh crossing. A woman, ide…
(2024-08-22). Israeli bombing kills 11 in Gaza amid deadly West Bank strike. newarab.com 
At least 11 people were killed in an Israeli airstrike on a residential building in the northern Gaza town of Three Palestinians were also killed on Thursday by an Israeli strike on a house in the
(2024-08-22). Gaza eyewitnesses recall school attack horror. aljazeera.com Palestinians have been describing the Israeli attack on al-Tabin school shelter in Gaza that killed more than 100 people…
(2024-08-22). UK charities say govt immigration plan will hit most vulnerable. newarab.com 
Refugee charities have slammed the The Home Office announced on Wednesday plans to crack down on people…
(2024-08-22). BLM To Protect North Dakota Drinking Water. popularresistance.org Last week, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced the results of its most recent oil and gas sale on public lands in North Dakota and Montana. The majority of the proceeds for this round come from a $15.1 million winning bid for a 273-acre parcel located entirely underneath the Missouri River, which serves as a major source of drinking water for millions of Americans. | That relatively small lease is a big reminder of the ways shale extraction continues in and around places where people get their drinking water. The sale was made amid continuing battles over just how much public land will be made available…
(2024-08-22). Greek oil tanker on fire and adrift after multiple attacks in Red Sea. aljazeera.com The Sounion was on its way from Iraq to Athens when it was attacked by more than a dozen people in two small boats.
(2024-08-22). The Power of Symbols: War & Peace. counterpunch.org 
A plane crash, an unusually named store, and a celebrated coin caught my attention this week. A common theme of these events was symbolism. This week, I reflect on symbols of peace, and symbols of war. I fear that too many people think war is normal. We encounter symbols of conflict frequently, and our everyday
(2024-08-22). The Best Families: Enduring Ruling-class Alibis. counterpunch.org 
Defenders of ruling elites have seldom been satisfied with the argument that the rich deserve their wealth because of their grudging willingness to provide jobs for everyone else. Very commonly, the tendency is to celebrate the rich and powerful as being different kinds of people from the rest of us—suggesting that they built their gigantic companies up from scratch by their own almost miraculously superior knowledge, relentless drive, and willingness to make tough calls.
(2024-08-20). Myanmar hands over 307 fraud suspects. ecns.cn Law enforcement authorities in Myanmar recently handed over 307 Chinese people allegedly involved in cross-border telecom fraud to Chinese police, the Ministry of Public Security announced on Wednesday.
(2024-08-21). Myanmar hands over 307 fraud suspects. ecns.cn Law enforcement authorities in Myanmar recently handed over 307 Chinese people allegedly involved in cross-border telecom fraud to Chinese police, the Ministry of Public Security announced on Wednesday.
(2024-08-22). Myanmar hands over 307 fraud suspects. ecns.cn Law enforcement authorities in Myanmar recently handed over 307 Chinese people allegedly involved in cross-border telecom fraud to Chinese police, the Ministry of Public Security announced on Wednesday.
(2024-08-22). Clacton residents say Nigel Farage is using town as a 'vehicle to further his own interests'. leftfootforward.org "Having two media jobs, how can he possibly make time for the people of Clacton?'
(2024-08-22). Tim Walz: "We've got the ball and we have the momentum" peoplesworld.org 
CHICAGO—Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, Kamala Harris's pick for the Democratic vice-presidential nomination, introduced himself to the nation on August 21 as a trade unionist, a high school teacher, football coach and military veteran— whom Democrats hope will appeal across party lines. And he said that's a good combination with the "energy, passion and joy" which …
(2024-08-22). Russia repels large Ukrainian drone attack. peoplesworld.org 
Russia repelled one of the largest attacks yet by Ukrainian drones since the start of fighting in 2022, Moscow said today. The Russians said that they destroyed all of those headed towards the capital. This came as fears grow that the conflict between Russia and Ukraine could spread to Africa. The Russian Ministry of Defense …
(2024-08-22). Labor to Trump: You can't be anti-union and claim you're pro-worker. peoplesworld.org 
CHICAGO—"Workers in their unions are the biggest exercise in democracy," declared Julie Su, acting Secretary of Labor in the Biden administration, during the second Labor Council session at the DNC on Wednesday. The opposing ticket in the presidential race, Trump-Vance of the Republican Party, have claimed that their platform represents the working families in the …
(2024-08-22). Rev. Barber: Cross race "moral fusion" key to Poor People's Campaign. peoplesworld.org 
CHICAGO—"Moral fusion" crossing racial lines, will be a key feature of the Poor People's Campaign during and after this fall's election, campaign co-chair, the Rev. William Barber II says. And along the way, he declares, it'll try to dispel a lot of American myths. Barber told an August 21 press conference here, during the Democratic …
(2024-08-22). U.S. federal judge orders increased protection of marine life from oil drilling in Gulf of Mexico. peoplesworld.org 
At the urging of Sierra Club, Friends of the Earth and other green groups, a United States federal judge has thrown out a National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) assessment governing how threatened and endangered marine species like whales and sea turtles ought to be protected from oil and gas drilling in the Gulf of Mexico. The Maryland district court struck down the assessment — …
(2024-08-22). Alliance for Retired Americans: Data shows Harris closing the gap with senior voters. peoplesworld.org 
CHICAGO—Members of the Alliance for Retired Americans (ARA) gathered in Chicago this week to share the results of a new survey of likely voters ages 65 and up in six key swing states showing Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump in an extremely close race to win the pivotal senior vote in …
(2024-08-22). Chicago DNC Gaza protest. presstv.ir Over 15,000 people held a historic protest against the Democratic Party on the opening day of their National Convention.
(2024-08-22). UN: More than 75,000 people displaced in southern Gaza in past few days. presstv.ir The UN says more than 75,000 people have been displaced in the southwest Gaza Strip just in the past few days.
(2024-08-22). Donald Trump Confronts Kamala in his Usual Fashion. tomdispatch.com One of the nation's best-known Black Republicans is former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice. In the twenty-first century (and perhaps ever), no African American woman rose higher in Republican politics than Rice, who served as President George W. Bush's national security adviser and then his secretary of state, both firsts. Like her or not, agree with her politics or not, she brought significant experience, knowledge, and professionalism to those positions. Donald Trump's first public words about Rice date back to 2006 when he labeled her with a vile term. In a speech before 8,000 people in New York City, he s…
(2024-08-22). Why Puerto Rico remains a tax haven for polluters. grist.org 
Puerto Rico has more medical sterilization facilities per capita than anywhere else in the U.S. and its territories. These plants, where hospital equipment is fumigated before being introduced to the market, comprise a small but essential industry, one that hospitals rely on to ensure they have the sterile equipment necessary to safely treat millions of people each year. | All this sterilization, however, creates its own risks to human health. That's because about 50 percent of all medical device sterilization in the U.S. and its territories uses ethylene oxide. While the chemical is employed for its unique ab…
(2024-08-22). Curbing debt-fueled unrest in emerging markets. independent.co.ug 
Three important weaknesses that have impeded progress and way forward ANALYSIS | VERA SONGEWE & ISHAC DIWAN | The recent protests in Kenya reflect the frustrated aspirations of young people for higher-quality social services and better economic opportunities. It also highlights the difficulty — in Kenya, and across the developing world — of achieving macroeconomic …
(2024-08-22). Colorado is trying to prevent people from putting plastic forks in their compost. grist.org 
When A1 Organics announced last year that it would stop accepting pizza boxes, cutlery, and other certified-compostable foodware from the residents of Denver, some took to Reddit to express their discontent. | "Damn," one user But what really disconcerted others was the reason Colorado's largest composter — then contracted to manage Denver's organic waste — decided t…
(2024-08-22). EXCLUSIVE: UAW's Shawn Fain on Trump, Democrats, & winning the class war. therealnews.com 
Shawn Fain, president of the United Auto Workers, didn't mince words in his speech at the 2024 Democratic National Convention. Wearing a shirt with the words "TRUMP IS A SCAB" emblazoned on the front, Fain told the crowd, "For the UAW and for working people everywhere, it comes down one question: what side are you …
(2024-08-22). Rahul Gandhi Pledges Support to Jammu and Kashmir as Congress 'Sepoy' in New Delhi. devdiscourse.com Rahul Gandhi struck an emotional chord with the people of Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday, asserting that he considers himself their soldier in New Delhi. He assured party workers, whom he referred to as 'the lions of the Congress,' that his doors are always open for them.
(2024-08-22). Iroquois Indian Village. urbancny.com 
Immerse yourself in the culture and heritage of the original New Yorkers at the Iroquois Indian Village. Experience traditional music, dance, crafts, and customs of the Iroquois people. Relax in a cool, shaded area by the new Turtle Mound, where traditional social dances take place daily at 11: 00am, 4: 00pm and 7: 00pm. Visit the Soup House which offers traditional Iroquois food as well as American food with some of the lowest prices in the fair. The Indian Village is located closest to the Gate 4 entrance. Upcoming Events Date Time Event Thursday, August 22, 2024 4: 00pm Iroquois Social Dancing Thursday, August 22,…
(2024-08-22). How the SDF's release of IS prisoners could impact Iraq. newarab.com 
In July, the
(2024-08-22). US charges former democracy activist with spying for China. aljazeera.com The New York resident fled China after being imprisoned for participating in activities that led to Tiananmen protests.
(2024-08-20). Former principal and assistant sent to prison. ecns.cn Two former school officials in Meishan, Sichuan province, were sentenced to prison for embezzlement and bribery in May after an investigation uncovered extensive financial misconduct at Meishan Checheng High School.
(2024-08-22). Former principal and assistant sent to prison. ecns.cn Two former school officials in Meishan, Sichuan province, were sentenced to prison for embezzlement and bribery in May after an investigation uncovered extensive financial misconduct at Meishan Checheng High School.
(2024-08-21). Former principal and assistant sent to prison. ecns.cn Two former school officials in Meishan, Sichuan province, were sentenced to prison for embezzlement and bribery in May after an investigation uncovered extensive financial misconduct at Meishan Checheng High School.
(2024-08-22). Saturday 9/7: Dublin Prison Survivors Speak Truth to Power. indybay.org First Unitarian Church of Oakland | 685 14th St | Oakland CA, 94612…
(2024-08-22). Iranian press review: Father of executed protester sentenced to eight years in prison. middleeasteye.net 
Iranian press review: Father of executed protester sentenced to eight years in prison | Meanwhile, private ambulances and health centres trade patients, police shut down Goethe Institute in Tehran, and nurses go on nationwide strike demanding better pay | | A woman in Barce…
(2024-08-22). Yet again, Zambian journalist Thomas Allan Zgambo faces prison over reporting. parliament.gov.zm
(2024-08-22). 56 pro-Palestine protesters arrested at DNC. newarab.com 
Hundreds of Some played hacky sack Wed…
(2024-08-22). Democracy Now! 2024-08-22 Thursday. democracynow.org Headlines for August 22, 2024; Uncommitted Delegates Launch Sit-In After DNC Rejects Request for a Palestinian Speaker at Convention; Tim Walz Accepts VP Nomination; A Look at His Record on George Floyd Murder, IVF, Guns and Gaza; "Stop Sending Bombs": Rep. Ilhan Omar Visits Uncommitted Sit-In & Demands Israeli Arms Embargo; Uncommitted Delegates Speak Out After Sleeping Outside DNC to Protest Silencing of Palestinian Voices; "So Horrific": Doctor Recounts Treating Patients in Gaza Injured in Massacres Enabled by U.S. Bombs; Climate Crisis & Election Roundtable: From Tim Walz's Recor…
(2024-08-22). The Proof is in the Platform: Ironclad Support for Israel. fightbackbetter.com The on-going Democratic National Convention, which will end on Thursday night, August 22nd, was billed by some as an opportunity to see what the Democrats would do about the on-going genocide in Palestine. Thousands of protesters were outside the convention marching in the streets. Others, the Uncommitted movement in particular, created their own convention, sitting in to impress upon the Democrats that they deserved a chance to speak inside. Others carried in banners, one read, "Stop Arming Israel." And the Abandon Biden movement that had contributed to Biden stepping out of the race, morphed into the Abandon…
(2024-08-22). Soldiers Shoot A Palestinian Near Jerusalem. imemc.org 
On Thursday morning, Israeli soldiers invaded Kafer Aqab town, north of the occupied capital, Jerusalem, in the West Bank, and shot a young man. Media sources said several Israeli military vehicles invaded the town before the soldiers stormed and ransacked homes. Many Palestinians protested the invasion before the soldiers fired live rounds, rubber-coated steel bullets, …
(2024-08-22). Pro-Palestinian protest in Netherlands challenges govt. stance on Gaza war. presstv.ir Large crowds gathered in the capital of the Netherlands to protest against Israel's ongoing military operations in Gaza.
(2024-08-22). Israeli Soldiers Shoot A Palestinian In Tulkarem. imemc.org 
Early on Thursday morning, a young man was shot after the Israeli soldiers stormed the city of Tulkarm and the Tulkarem refugee camp, in the northwestern part of the occupied West Bank, leading to protests. Seven military vehicles, including armored bulldozers, stormed the city and the refugee camp from its western area, and roamed its …
(2024-08-22). Hundreds of protesters rally at park and train station on Democratic convention's 3rd night. whyy.org More than 1,000 pro-Palestinian protesters marched Wednesday past a park where pro-Israel demonstrators had gathered earlier and toward the arena hosting the third night of the The demonstration, which stayed largely peaceful, came a day after As marchers passed under a
(2024-08-22). Pro-Gaza protesters stay put in Chicago, rap US unconditional support for Israel. presstv.ir Protesters have demanded a truce in Gaza for a third day while Vice President Kamala Harris officially launched her presidential campaign.
(2024-08-22). 'Uncommitted' holds sit-in protest after DNC refuses to give time to Palestinian-American speaker. haaretz.com Protest comes after Minnesota AG Keith Ellison, a vocal critic of Israel, told delegates that 'Kamala Harris is listening to us on Gaza'…
(2024-08-22). Chicago Firefighters Protest For New Contract During 2024 DNC. popularresistance.org Chicago, IL — Just blocks away from the United Center, where the 2024 Democratic National Convention is being held, Chicago firefighters are protesting for a new contract. Patrick Cleary, President of the Chicago Fire Fighters Union Local 2, said they've "been without a contract with the city for over three years" and are "trying to turn up the heat" by protesting during four days of the DNC. Cleary said the main issues are manning variances, Battalion chief aides the need for 20 more ambulances. | "The city has neither accepted nor rejected our proposals. They've been dragging their feet for three years an…
(2024-08-22). Chicago Police Arrest Several Journalists While Cracking Down on DNC Protest. scheerpost.com 
(2024-08-22). Protests across Indonesia as parliament delays change to election law. aljazeera.com Fears of a constitutional crisis grow after the government and the judiciary find themselves on opposing sides.
(2024-08-22). Gaza protesters keep pressure up as Harris-Walz celebrated in Chicago DNC. aljazeera.com Al Jazeera witnesses violent arrest of two hijab-wearing women as thousands in Chicago rally for Palestinian rights.
(2024-08-22). Video: Hijabi women arrested during US anti-war protest. aljazeera.com An Al Jazeera reporter filmed the arrest of two women wearing hijabs during anti-war protests in the US city of Chicago.
(2024-08-22). Indian state plans law for Muslim marriages and divorces. geo.tv 
Muslim students display placards during a protest against the recent hijab ban in few colleges of Karnataka state, at Aliah University in Kolkata, India, February 9, 2022. — Reuters
(2024-08-22). Taliban appoint ambassador to UAE first time since Afghanistan takeover. geo.tv 
Taliban fighters celebrate on the second anniversary of the fall of Kabul on a street near the US embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan on August 15, 2023. — Reuters
(2024-08-22). Saturday 8/24: Free virtual screening of the documentary film "The Silent Protest: 1929 Jerusalem" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_3QcbzgwVQw262gvmBeM_Ww?mc_cid=c304983e8a&mc_eid=dedfc9b833#/registration…
(2024-08-22). Friday 8/23: Weekly Protest in front of US Representative Mullin's office building. indybay.org 1528 El Camino Real, San Mateo, CA…
(2024-08-22). MP: Lavish bungalow of Muslim leader razed after violent protests over blasphemous remarks by Hindu Saint. muslimmirror.com By Muslim Mirror Staff Local authorities demolished the lavish bungalow of former President and ex-Congress District Vice President Haji Shahzad Ali following violent protests over blasphemous remarks made by a Hindu "saint." The incident escalated after a Muslim delegation, led by Shahzad Ali, visited Chhatarpur Police Station on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, to submit a …
(2024-08-22). Beyond Protest and Ceasefire: A Call for Global Action. pressenza.com 
On August 14, 2024, at Riverside Church in Manhattan, the Palestinian Priest of Bethlehem, Rev. Dr. Munther Isaac, delivered a powerful speech addressing the silence of American churches and the influence of Christian Zionism. A video of the event can be found | Two things stood out to me. First, when I registered at the press table, the Director of Communications at Riverside Church mentioned that Pressenza might be the only media outlet covering the event. (I later discovered that Al Jazeera was present.) | The second surprise was the turnout: the church was…
(2024-08-22). Workers Struggles: Europe, Middle East & Africa. wsws.org Social workers and educators at French Judicial Protection of Youth service walk out to protest hundreds of job cuts affecting vulnerable youth; nurses continue strike in Iran over chronic understaffing; South African confectionary workers at Johannesburg factory owned by major food manufacturer walk out after rejecting pay offer…
(2024-08-22). Massive protest after two minors sexually assaulted in Badlapur school. ummid.com A massive protest erupted in Badlapur, Maharashtra Tuesday after two minor girls were sexually assaulted by a sweeper in the bathroom of a renowned school.
(2024-08-22). University of Illinois Hospital nurses strike against low wages, workplace violence. therealnews.com 
Nurses at the University of Illinois Hospital on Chicago's West Side have gone on strike after a prolonged contract negotiation that union representatives say management hasn't taken seriously. The Real News speaks with members of the Illinois Nurses Association from the picket line in Chicago, where the Democratic National Convention is simultaneously taking place. Videography: …
(2024-08-22). AIIMS Delhi Enhances Security Amid Protests, Installs AI-Based Surveillance. devdiscourse.com AIIMS Delhi has announced a comprehensive security audit in response to a wave of doctor protests demanding workplace safety. This follows the tragic rape and murder of a woman trainee doctor at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital. AIIMS' spokesperson, Dr. Rima Dada, stated that Director M Srinivas assured enhanced security measures, forming two committees to address immediate concerns and conduct an internal security review.
(2024-08-22). Palestinians report at least 22 killed in Israeli strikes across Gaza so far Thursday. haaretz.com Palestinian Health Ministry: Three dead in IDF strike in Tul Karm, West Bank ‚ñ IDF strikes Hezbollah targets as rockets target Israel's north ‚ñ Biden stresses 'urgency' of sealing Gaza deal in call with Netanyahu ‚ñ Netanyahu vows that Israeli Air Force is ready for any scenario in northern Israel ‚ñ IDF says it killed IRGC militant in Lebanon and that fighter jets killed Hezbollah militant overnight…
(2024-08-22). Recuerdan en Nicaragua epopeya de campaña de alfabetización. radiohc.cu Managua, 22 ago (RHC) La vicepresidenta de Nicaragua, Rosario Murillo, recordó la epopeya de la primera Gran Cruzada Nacional de Alfabetización, considerada hoy aquí como la mayor proeza educativa y cultural en la historia del país.
(2024-08-22). A new, dangerous phase: Failure to strike an Israel-Hamas deal heightens risk of wider Mideast conflict. haaretz.com Recent U.S. optimism about securing a cease-fire may be overblown. While Blinken's presence assured that Hezbollah or Iran wouldn't retaliate against Israel during the DNC, intelligence suggests that the Lebanese militants are determined to carry out a revenge attack soon. In Washington, the hope is that the miracle will last at least another day…
(2024-08-22). Of Leaks and Lies: A Looming Nuclear Catastrophe Threatens the Pacific Northwest. counterpunch.org 
Last week, the Department of Energy, which oversees the aging nuclear site in Hanford, Washington, reported that a tank containing high-level radioactive waste was leaking. This is currently the third tank we know of that's releasing deadly nuclear waste into the soil above the groundwater that feeds the nearby Columbia River. This is not a new problem for Hanford, which has 177 of these huge underground tanks that contain 55 million gallons of radioactive leftovers from the US's nuclear weapons operation. These waste tanks were only supposed to hold up twenty-thirty years, and we're now going on six decades. Bel…
(2024-08-20). Beijing raises concerns over U.S. considering China as a nuclear threat. ecns.cn Beijing raised serious concerns after Washington reportedly approved a secret nuclear strategy refocusing on the so-called China threat, saying the United States is, in fact, the biggest creator of strategic risks of the global nuclear threat.
(2024-08-21). Washington clearly up to no good in South China Sea. ecns.cn The U.S. State Department issued a statement on Monday criticizing the "reckless maneuvers" of Chinese ships, which it said "deliberately collided with two Philippine Coast Guard vessels" in waters near China's Ren'ai and Xianbin reefs in the South China Sea earlier that day.
(2024-08-21). Beijing raises concerns over U.S. considering China as a nuclear threat. ecns.cn Beijing raised serious concerns after Washington reportedly approved a secret nuclear strategy refocusing on the so-called China threat, saying the United States is, in fact, the biggest creator of strategic risks of the global nuclear threat.
(2024-08-20). Washington clearly up to no good in South China Sea. ecns.cn The U.S. State Department issued a statement on Monday criticizing the "reckless maneuvers" of Chinese ships, which it said "deliberately collided with two Philippine Coast Guard vessels" in waters near China's Ren'ai and Xianbin reefs in the South China Sea earlier that day.
(2024-08-22). Beijing raises concerns over U.S. considering China as a nuclear threat. ecns.cn Beijing raised serious concerns after Washington reportedly approved a secret nuclear strategy refocusing on the so-called China threat, saying the United States is, in fact, the biggest creator of strategic risks of the global nuclear threat.