(2024-09-05). German painter Caspar David Friedrich (1774-1840) on his sestercentennial September 5. peoplesworld.org 
The French Revolution sparked great hopes for the rise of the bourgeoisie, the abolition of feudal structures, and the establishment of capitalist society. Napoleon gained power through military successes against reactionary forces and the restoration of stability after the fall of the Directory. His leading role in state reforms—including the codification of civil rights in …
(2024-09-05). Exposed: The US and Canadian Funding Behind Israeli Soldiers Accused of Rape. mintpressnews.com MintPress uncovers the troubling role of US and Canadian donors in backing Israeli soldiers accused of raping and torturing Palestinian detainees, spotlighting the international reach of financial support for human rights violations.
dailycaller.com (2024-09-05). Biden Admin Revives Russian Election Interference Bogeyman Just In Time For November
President Joe Biden's administration launched new accusations of election interference at Russia nine weeks before the 2024 election. ⚪ The Department of Justice alleged Wednesday that Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered several Russian companies to target Americans through the use of influencers and social media pages to spread propaganda and interfere with the election in a campaign titled "Doppelganger."
(2024-09-05). Grenfell inquiry: Families of UK fire victims seek prosecutions. newarab.com 
Families of the victims of the tragic Grenfell fire are calling for criminal prosecutions following the final report into the fire that killed 72 people. | Nazanin Aghlani, whose mother died in the fire, has told local media that only criminal prosecutions can bring her "closure" and justice. | Her comments came after an inquiry concluded that the disaster was the "culmination of decades of failure" by the government, fire service, and the construction industry bodies who showed "systematic dishonesty" over building materials. | "What we are after is criminal charges. It should have been the other way around […
(2024-09-05). UN chief calls for Africa's permanent seat on Security Council. presstv.ir The UN chief has urged African leaders to address the "injustices" faced by the continent.
(2024-09-05). Federal officials in Philly announce takedown of Russian-backed campaign to interfere in the U.S. election. whyy.org What questions do you have about the 2024 elections? What major issues do you want candidates to address? Federal officials in Philadelphia have announced the takedown of 32 internet domains they say are connected to ongoing investigations into Three Russian-backed companies — Social Design Agency (SDA), Structura National Technology (Structura) and ANO (Dialog) [md…
(2024-09-05). Operation Summer Camps: Israel's Largest West Bank Assault in Two Decades Sparks Fears of Annexation. mintpressnews.com As Israeli forces target refugee camps and civilian infrastructure, fears grow that this military campaign is setting the stage for the de jure annexation of the West Bank.
english.palinfo.com (2024-09-05). Hamas calls on the UN Security Council to order an immediate halt to the genocide in Gaza
The Hamas Movement called on the UN Security Council to immediately work to stop the genocide against the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip, to enforce its Resolution No. 2735 on Gaza war, and to oblige Israel to abide by it.
(2024-09-05). Iraqi militants claim drone strike on Haifa port. newarab.com 
The "Islamic Resistance in "In continuation of our resistance against the occupation [Israel], in support of our people in Gaza, and in response to the massacres…
(2024-09-05). New institution strengthens ties between Bolivia and Russia. plenglish.com La Paz, Sep 5 (Prensa Latina) The general director of the Center for Integration and Cooperation of Russia and Latin America (Cicral-Bolivia), Sara Valentina Enríquez, said today that this new institution strengthens cooperation and diplomacy between the peoples of both countries.
(2024-09-05). 'Israel's Reel Extremism': Lessons unlearned. peoplesworld.org 
The current Israeli war against Gaza has yielded horrific pictures of its physical impact: Entire towns and neighborhoods with buildings leveled. Desperate, hungry, injured refugees streaming toward unsafe relocation. Unrelenting violence. With all this right-minded depiction of devastation and carnage, not as much attention has been focused on the effects of the war on the …
(2024-09-05). Back to school for most people, except for Palestinians in Gaza. newarab.com 
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(2024-09-05). Dozens, including civilians, killed in militant attack in Burkina Faso. presstv.ir Civilians are among the dozens of people killed in an attack by militants in Burkina Faso.
(2024-09-05). Nigeria holds mass funeral for dozens killed in Boko Haram attack. presstv.ir A mass funeral was held for 34 of at least 81 people killed in Nigeria in a Boko Haram attack.
(2024-09-05). Thank you, People's World readers! We made our (first) fund drive goal. peoplesworld.org 
Thank you! We've done it again! People's World is delighted to announce that, because of your generosity, we have completed the first part of our 2024 Fund Drive by surpassing our $125,000 goal. It was challenging, but reaching this milestone on our 100th Birthday was never in doubt! We appreciate how hundreds of our dedicated readers dug deep …
(2024-09-05). Donald Trump pushes Congress to shut down the government—again. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—Donald Trump wants to shut down the federal government, again. This time it would happen at the end of this month — Sept. 30. Like he did when he got them to kill a bi-partisan border bill, the convicted felon and current Republican presidential nominee is demanding congressional Republicans shut it down for him since …
(2024-09-05). It's too late to still be uncommitted. peoplesworld.org 
As the elections come upon us, much attention has turned towards them. People are discussing and debating whether to vote, to remain "uncommitted," to vote for a third party candidate, or to vote for the Democratic candidate in a statement of history and hope for change. I have heard people declare that they are tired …
(2024-09-05). Uruguay's prison population grew. plenglish.com An estimated 14,969 people were behind bars late last year, Parliamentary Commissioner for the Penitentiary System, Juan Miguel Petit, stated. | This figure accounts for an increase of 3.9 percent compared to 2022, according to the annual report on the situation of the prison system. Since the new Criminal Procedure Code came into force, the percentage of pre-trial detainees has decreased and now stands at 7.8 percent of the total prison population. | With 435 prisoners per 100,000 inhabitants, Uruguay ranks tenth in the world and first in South America.
(2024-09-05). DPRK exposes danger of U.S.-South Korea military exercises. plenglish.com Pyongyang, Sep 5 (Prensa Latina) Nowhere in the world are so many military exercises carried out against a sovereign state as in the Korean Peninsula, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) denounced today.
(2024-09-05). Uruguay's prison population grew. plenglish.com At the end of last year there were 14,969 people behind bars, according to a report by parliamentary prison commissioner Juan Miguel Petit. | The figure represents a 3.9 percent increase compared to 2022, the annual report on the situation of the prison system says. | Since 2019 and up to the present, the prison population grows on average almost 1,000 people per year. | According to the media Subrayado, the trend is downward, although it climbed in 2024 with seven percent increase, data up to mid-year say. | The growth rate in men was 3.7 percent and in women 6.9 percent. | Forty-five percent of inmates are unde…
(2024-09-05). Help for complex swallowing disorders. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Treatment for swallowing disorders depends on the cause of the problem, making it essential to get the correct diagnosis. Jessica Gregor, a board-certified specialist in swallowing and swallowing disorders in the Department of Otolaryngology at Mayo Clinic, says swallowing can become difficult for some people who suffer from trauma, certain medical conditions, and head and neck cancers. Mayo Clinic in Arizona operates a multidisciplinary Swallowing Clinic that involves a group of specialists evaluating the patient at…
(2024-09-05). Managing plugged ducts, mastitis when breastfeeding. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends infants be exclusively breastfed or given only breast milk only for the first six months of life. The group also recommends that continuing breastfeeding as solid foods are introduced, up to and beyond the child's first year or as long as the mother and child desire. Many people desire to exclusively breastfeed their child for six months and plan to continue to breastfeed for one year or more. Breast pain is…
(2024-09-05). Mayo Clinic expert discusses updated COVID-19 vaccines. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org As a summer surge of COVID-19 outbreaks is underway, new vaccines for the virus have been released. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved new COVID-19 vaccines for the 2024-2025 season for people ages 6 months and older. These updated vaccines are designed to better protect against recently circulating variants, helping to prevent serious illness and hospitalization. "It appears that this virus is going to continue to change as immunity in the population wanes, either after vaccination…
(2024-09-05). Mayo Clinic's high-tech pursuit of precision alcohol addiction treatment. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Ming-Fen Ho, Ph.D., conducts research at the Mayo Clinic Addiction Research Program in pursuit of precision psychiatry. Millions of people worldwide are affected by alcohol use disorder, a debilitating addiction that can disrupt daily life and overall health. Alcohol use disorder is characterized by an inability to control drinking, a preoccupation with alcohol and continued use despite negative consequences. According to the World Health Organization, 400 million people, or 7% of the world's population ages…
(2024-09-05). How to talk with someone grieving a suicide loss. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Editors note: September is National Suicide Prevention Month In 2021, suicide was the 11th leading cause of death in the U.S., claiming the lives of more than 48,000 people — nearly double the number of homicides. People of all ages, ethnicities and backgrounds choose to end their own lives. That means that people of all ages, ethnicities and backgrounds may be affected by suicide. When learning that a loved one, friend, neighbor, work colleague or child has…
(2024-09-05). Army Assaults And Abducts Medic In Ramallah. imemc.org 
On Wednesday evening, Israeli soldiers assaulted and abducted a volunteer medic with the Palestinian Red Crescent Society (PRCS) at the Ein Siniya military roadblock, north of Ramallah, in the central part of the occupied West Bank. The head of the Tubas office of the Palestinian Prisoners' Society (PPS) said the soldiers abducted the medic, Mohammad …
(2024-09-05). Bahrain: Dissidents among 450 prisoners released in royal pardon. newarab.com 
newarab.com (2024-09-05). Greta Thunberg arrested at pro-Palestine Gaza protest in Denmark
palestinechronicle.com (2024-09-05). 'Academic Boycott Now!' – Greta Thunberg among Students Detained at Danish University Protest
radiohc.cu (2024-09-05). Greta Thunberg arrested at pro-Palestine protest in Copenhagen
en.mehrnews.com (2024-09-05). Danish police detain Greta Thunberg during Gaza war protest
gulftoday.ae (2024-09-05). Activist Greta Thunberg detained by Danish police at pro-Palestinian protest
en.etemaaddaily.com (2024-09-05). Danish police detain popular climate activist Greta Thunberg during Gaza war protest
thenational.scot (2024-09-05). Gaza: Greta Thunberg arrested at pro-Palestine protest
metro.co.uk (2024-09-05). Video: Greta Thunberg arrested at University of Copenhagen academic boycott protest
yahoo.com (2024-09-05). Greta Thunberg Detained In Copenhagen During Protest Against War In Gaza
news.webindia123.com (2024-09-05). Danish Police arrest Greta Thunberg in Copenhagen during pro-Palestine protest
yahoo.com (2024-09-05). Danish police detain activist Greta Thunberg during Gaza war protest
en.protothema.gr (2024-09-05). Denmark: Greta Thunberg Arrested During Gaza War Protest
dw.com (2024-09-05). Greta Thunberg arrested at Gaza protest in Denmark
thelocal.se (2024-09-05). Swedish activist Greta Thunberg arrested at student protest in Copenhagen
novinite.com (2024-09-05). Greta Thunberg Arrested in Copenhagen During Pro-Palestine Protest
politico.eu (2024-09-05). Greta Thunberg arrested at pro-Palestinian protest
ndtv.com (2024-09-05). Greta Thunberg Arrested At Gaza War Protest At Copenhagen University
firstpost.com (2024-09-05). Greta Thunberg arrested for occupying university building in pro-Palestinian protests
efe.com (2024-09-05). Greta Thunberg arrested at Gaza war protest in Copenhagen
metro.co.uk (2024-09-05). Greta Thunberg arrested and handcuffed at Pro-Palestine protest
thenation.com (2024-09-05). Israeli Protesters Have Chosen a Side
Fearing for the remaining captives, the mass rallies that erupted across Israel were essentially demanding an end to the war—and Netanyahu knows it.
(2024-09-05). Israeli Army Shoots Two Palestinians In Nablus And Jenin. imemc.org 
On Thursday dawn, Israeli soldiers shot two Palestinians, including a teenage boy, in Nablus and Jenin, in the northern West Bank. On Thursday dawn, the soldiers invaded Qaryout town, south of Nablus, in the northern part of the occupied West Bank, leading to protests, and shot a 17-year-old boy with a live round before medics …
(2024-09-05). 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.
(2024-09-05). Amman anger: Jordanian protesters gather at Israeli embassy in solidarity with Palestinians. presstv.ir Protesters in Amman marched in support of Palestinians in Gaza after Friday (August 16) prayers.
(2024-09-05). Iraqi government launches probe into Baghdad's protest crackdown. newarab.com 
(2024-09-05). UK: Pro-Palestine march organisers accuse police of disruption tactics. middleeasteye.net 
UK: Pro-Palestine march organisers accuse police of disruption tactics | Organisers say pushing back start time, threat of arrests, and 'last-minute' restrictions are an attack on democratic rights | | Pro-Palestine protesters march in London on 3 August 2024 (AFP) | Protest groups plannin…
(2024-09-05). Frente universitario realiza protesta en Argentina. radiohc.cu La Habana, 5 sep (RHC) El Frente Sindical de Universidades Nacionales realizará hoy un paro y movilización frente al Congreso para defender una educación pública con salarios dignos y repudiar el veto del presidente argentino, Javier Milei, a una ley de movilidad jubilatoria.
(2024-09-05). The US military's anti-Houthi campaign still isn't working. newarab.com 
For more than nine months, the United States has been engaged in an open-ended – and congressionally unauthorised – Citing Israel's war in Gaza as their In response, Washington launched a retaliatory campaign in the hopes of stopping such at…
(2024-09-04). The (inadvertent) perils of a strictly formal equality: Re Mediahuis and others' applications for judicial review [2024] NIKB 45. ukhumanrightsblog.com 
Introduction The road to hell, so the saying goes, is paved with good intentions. While not quite as dire, well-intentioned laws can nevertheless sometimes have severe consequences. In Re Mediahuis and others' applications for judicial review [2024] NIKB 45, the Northern Ireland High Court declared 5 sections of one such well-intentioned law, the Justice (Sexual …
(2024-09-04). If We Want Better Care, We Need a Better Tax Code. inequality.org Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump have starkly different views on taxes and how the tax code can support families. Harris voices strong support for families through investments in the care economy. She's vowed to advance paid family leave, affordable child care, care for disabled or aging family members, and health care. This …
(2024-09-04). Justices trash Biden student loan forgiveness, again. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—The U.S. Supreme Court has trashed Democratic President Joe Biden's second plan to forgive former college students up to $400 billion in student loan debt—again. And at the behest of state Republican officials, again. In an unsigned ruling without explanation, the court said Biden's latest plan, the Saving A Valuable Education (SAVE) program, could not …
(2024-09-04). We want justice: The renewed struggle for safety and freedom for women in India (plus Reclaim the Night and Win the Day: The battle for gender justice). links.org.au 
The horrific rape and murder of a 31-year-old postgraduate trainee doctor in Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital has triggered a massive people's assertion in West Bengal powered by a remarkable women's initiative called 'Reclaim the Night'.
(2024-09-04). Israeli Forces Kill Another 33 Palestinians in the Gaza Strip. news.antiwar.com Gaza's Health Ministry said Tuesday that another 33 Palestinians were killed by Israel's assault on Gaza in the previous 24-hour period, bringing the recorded death toll to 40,819. One of the Israeli strikes hit a college building that was sheltering displaced civilians in Gaza City, killing seven. "The targeted area was crowded with residents and displaced people," …
(2024-09-04). Farooq Tariq (People's Rights Party): 'It's crucial to fight the far right in Pakistan and the region'. links.org.au 
An interview with Farooq Tariq on the political situation in Pakistan, Bangladesh and India.
(2024-09-04). How the Bolivarian Revolution is Challenging US Dominance in Latin America. libya360.wordpress.com Peoples Dispatch Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro at the summit of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, which took place in March (Prensa Presidential) Carlos Ron, Venezuela's Deputy Foreign Minister, speaks with Peoples Dispatch about Venezuelan foreign policy and the resiliency of the Chavista movement. According to…
(2024-09-04). The Haitian State is Using Both Military and Economic Repression Against Haiti's Impoverished, Rebelling Masses. libya360.wordpress.com Henriot Dorcent and Kim Ives A Haitian merchant shows her wares. Despite a stable gourde to dollar rate, food prices in Haiti have skyrocketed, translating to a form of economic repression against the people. Photo: WFP The Haitian State is repressing Haiti's masses by importing foreign military occupation troops, called the Multinational Security Support Mission…
(2024-09-04). First Humanist Congress in Buenos Aires prisons. pressenza.com 
On August 26, the First Humanist Congress was held in the prisons of Buenos Aires, organized by the Juan Miguel Scatolini University Center, belonging to ward 11 of penitentiary number 31 in the town of Florencio Varela. This event was made possible thanks to the initiative and support of Gastón Vázquez, representative of the Humanist Movement, and the direction of Walter Estigarribia, a law student at the National University of La Plata (UNLP) in the context of confinement. | This first edition of the congress was attended by various representatives of the Humanist Movement, as well as people deprived of liberty…
(2024-09-04). Refinery workers' patience running on empty: Detroit Teamsters strike at Marathon. peoplesworld.org 
DETROIT—Early Wednesday morning, 270 refinery workers at the Southwest Detroit Marathon refinery walked off the job demanding a fair contract with better wages to keep up with inflation, working conditions—including better scheduling and safety measures—as well as benefits. The strike comes after Teamsters Local 283 voted overwhelmingly to authorize a strike after their contract expired …
(2024-09-04). Connecticut seniors bust through corporate landlord lies to win rent control. peoplesworld.org 
What do you do when a corporate landlord buys your complex and starts busting your multi-racial, multi-generational community? First, you mobilize your community and public opinion, then you push back with everything you've got. In two break-neck months of mobilizing by working-class tenants, Windward Village exposed a lying landlord and forced their government to build …
(2024-09-04). LCLAA to campaign among Latinos against GOP's Project 2025. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—Labor's Council for Latin American Advancement, the AFL-CIO constituency group for Latino workers and their families, will campaign among Latinos, alerting them to the specific dangers they face from Project 2025, the monstrous radical right Republican platform crafted for that party's presidential nominee, Donald Trump. LCLAA, the Service Employees, and five other organizations will send …
(2024-09-04). First place for right wing in Eastern Germany not a surprise. peoplesworld.org 
Editor's note: The latest, now official results of the elections in Thuringia and Saxony are as follows: In Saxony it's CDU — 31.9, AFD — 30.0, BSW -11.8, SPD — 7.3, LINKE — 4.5, AND FDP — 1.5. In Thuringia it's AfD 32.8, CDU — 23.6, BSW — 15.8, LINKE — 13.1, SPD — 6.1, …
(2024-09-04). Ed Miliband schools Reform UK's Richard Tice over green energy. leftfootforward.org Labour's Ed Miliband schooled Reform UK's Richard Tice over green energy, as the pair clashed in the Commons over the government's commitment to clean sources of power. | Tice accused Miliband of being 'obsessed with renewable energy' and asked him to 'be honest and tell the truth that renewable energy is more expensive not cheaper'. | Miliband tore into Tice, saying that Reform's manifesto was 'for higher bills and to make people poorer'. | He added: "The truth is that the cost of living crisis, the energy bills crisis, casts a long shadow in this country and the energy bill crisis was not caused by a depende…
(2024-09-04). New School students join thousands at National March for Gaza. newschoolfreepress.com This past Labor Day, a contingent of New School students joined an estimated 5000 people in Union Square at noon for the National March on New York City for Gaza. Organized by Within Our Lifetime (WOL), a sea of signs, banners, and Palestinian flags filled the park as various groups and individuals chanted in support….
(2024-09-04). 'It isn't just Chinatown': Citywide poll shows little support for Sixers arena proposal. whyy.org Have a question about Philly's neighborhoods or the systems that shape them? PlanPhilly reporters want to hear from you! A new citywide poll shows that a majority of residents oppose the Sixers' proposal to build a new basketball arena in Center City near Chinatown. | The poll, commissioned by the Save Chinatown Coalition, found that 56% of respondents are against the $1.55 billion project, and only 18% support it. | Opposition grew to 69% after respondents were provided "neutral information" about why people support an…
(2024-09-04). A 14-year-old student fatally shot 4 people in a rampage at a Georgia high school, officials say. whyy.org A 14-year-old student opened fire at a Georgia high school and killed four people on Wednesday, authorities said, sending students scrambling for shelter in their classrooms — and eventually to the football stadium — as officers swarmed the campus and parents raced to find out if their children were safe. | The dead were identified as two students and two teachers at Apalachee High School in Winder, about an hour's drive from Atlanta. Killed were two other 14-year-olds, Mason Schermerhorn and Christian Angulo, and instructors Richard Aspinwall and Christina Irimie, Georgia Bureau of Investigation Dire…
(2024-09-04). Celebrating 75 years of Chinese Socialism — in London and New York City — Assemblies of Peace and Solidarity. iacenter.org Guests can attend in-person (seating is limited) or virtually. Registration required for online and in-person participation via Eventbrite: www.eventbrite.com/e/china-at-75-changes-unseen-in-a-century-tickets-984534257467 October 1, 2024 will mark the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China, when Mao Zedong declared that "the Chinese people have stood up." The group, Friends of Socialist China, is initiating two events to mark this historic occasion, in London on Saturday, September 28 and in New York City on Sunday, September 29. These events will highlight the extraordinary ac…
(2024-09-04). Turkish exports still reach Israel as goods sent to Palestine skyrocket. middleeasteye.net 
(2024-09-04). White House signaling it will likely stop Nippon Steel's plans to buy U.S. Steel. whyy.org The White House is signaling an openness to blocking the acquisition of The Washington Post reported Wednesday that President Joe Biden plans to stop the deal from going forward. A White House official, insisting on anonymity to discuss the matter, did not deny the report and said Biden still needs to receive the official recommendation from the Committee on Foreign Invest…
(2024-09-04). New evidence linking Biden crime family and the Neo-Nazi junta. infobrics.org "The political and strategic objectives of the United States and its measures to intervene in Ukraine can be confirmed by numerous official and unofficial documents. These include, for example, the President's published National Security Strategies, US laws and other legal acts that relate to Ukraine and US financial support for Ukraine with the intention of influencing the policy and party landscape in Ukraine," the Austrian court noted, adding that Washington DC's persecution of Firtash gave it the reason to question the professed democratic principles of the United States, "a country with sham traditions of de…