(2024-02-17). The death of Russian opposition politician Alexei Navalny. wsws.org The death of Russian opposition politician Alexei Navalny in an Arctic prison on Friday has been immediately integrated into a massive propaganda campaign from the US and NATO powers, along with their associated media outlets.
(2024-02-16). "In The War Of Propaganda, It Is Very Difficult To Defeat The United States"By: Caitlin Johnstone. midwesternmarx.com 
One under-appreciated moment from Tucker Carlson's recent interview with Vladimir Putin came after Putin implied that NATO powers were behind the 2022 bombing of the Nord Stream pipeline. Carlson responded by asking why Putin wouldn't present evidence of this to the world, so as to "win a propaganda victory.""In the war of propaganda it is very difficult to defeat the United States because the United States controls all the world's media and many European media," Putin re …
(2024-02-16). Forget Elections; Build Your Union. popularresistance.org It's a presidential election year. Are you happy? Excited? Ha. Of course not. Election years in America are fueled far more by fear and loathing than by any sense of genuine inspiration. For many of us, political news inspires a vague sense of disgust and a desire to tune it all out. The more politically engaged you are, the more you understand the awful stakes if the other side wins, and the more you fill with dread. Most of the time, the majestic American democratic project is an exercise in manipulative rhetoric, fearmongering, and, at best, a choice of Lesser Evils. | Much of this is hardwired into our inflex…
(2024-02-16). 210 defendants cite Trump's call as motive for capitol attack. nationofchange.org Uncover how 210 January 6 defendants attribute their actions to Trump's incitement, revealing deep links between his rhetoric and the Capitol attack.
(2024-02-16). I Want to Win the 'Moms for Liberty Offensive Book Award'. progressive.org It would be a badge of honor to write a progressive book that was blacklisted by the far-right group, writes Mike Ervin.
(2024-02-16). Ireland boosts UNRWA funding amid Gaza crisis, condemns Israeli allegations. nationofchange.org Ireland commits $21M to UNRWA, challenging the funding suspensions by other nations and criticizing Israel's disinformation campaign against the aid agency.
(2024-02-17). Perspectives] Machina non deus: being in charge of AI. thelancet.com The potential of artificial intelligence (AI) to transform our lives is a prominent issue in public discourse. The threats of other leading global challenges, such as conflicts and climate change, are clear, but AI has been portrayed as both a danger and an advance. Undoubtedly, AI has the potential to impact many aspects of human life and to some extent has already begun doing so. Whether in the long-term this transformation will be positive or negative is a matter of human choice. More than a Glitch: Confronting Race, Gender, and Ability Bias in Tech by Meredith Broussard gets to the issue of choice and how it…
(2024-02-17). Horoscope Today, February 17, 2024. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA Today's horoscope, February 17, 2024, offers insights into the cosmic energies influencing each zodiac sign, guiding individuals through their day with clarity and foresight.Horoscope Today Saturday, February 17, 2024Aries (March 21 – April 19): | Your dynamic energy is on full display today, Aries. Channel this vitality into your projects and pursuits, but be mindful not to overlook important details. Stay focused to make the most of the opportunities that come your way.Taurus (April 20 – May 20): | Financial matters may require your attention today, Taurus. Take a practical approach to budgeting and lo…
(2024-02-16). Horoscope Today, February 17, 2024. albawaba.com ALBAWABA Today's horoscope, February 17, 2024, offers insights into the cosmic energies influencing each zodiac sign, guiding individuals through their day with clarity and foresight.Horoscope Today Saturday, February 17, 2024Aries (March 21 – April 19): | Your dynamic energy is on full display today, Aries. Channel this vitality into your projects and pursuits, but be mindful not to overlook important details. Stay focused to make the most of the opportunities that come your way.Taurus (April 20 – May 20): | Financial matters may require your attention today, Taurus. Take a practical approach to budgeting and lo…
(2024-02-17). Planned BBC smear on UK Palestinians will rely on Israeli spy source By: Asa Winstanley. midwesternmarx.com 
Citing Israeli "terror" allegations, the BBC plans to broadcast an attack on prominent British Palestinians in a television program presented by pro-Israel reporter John Ware.The Electronic Intifada has learned that the episode of Panorama is likely to be based partly on "confidential evidence" which has almost certainly been provided by Israeli spies.The BBC and Panorama declined to comment when asked a series of detailed questio …
(2024-02-16). A Dementia Patient Is President Because It Doesn't Matter Who The President Is By: Caitlin Johnstone>. midwesternmarx.com 
So it turns out the dementia symptoms Biden's supporters have long dismissed as a "stutter" are actually exactly what they look like.The special counsel assigned to investigate Joe Biden for mishandling classified documents reports that investigators "uncovered evidence that President Biden willfully retained and disclosed classified materials after his vice presidency when he was a private citizen," but concludes that "no …
(2024-02-16). The International Court of Justice Censures Israel for Its Genocidal War. By: Vijay Prashad. midwesternmarx.com 
On January 26, 2024, the judges at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) released their 29-page order that found "plausible" (paragraph 54) evidence that Israel was conducting a genocide against the Palestinians of Gaza. The court intervened in that war due to South Africa's application that Israel had violated its obligations to the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide (1948). South Africa came to the ICJ two months …
(2024-02-16). Biden-Trump Rematch Is the Perfect Showdown for America's Cadaverocracy. counterpunch.org 
I am looking at an online series of photos of President Joe Biden, who some these days refer to as "Genocide Joe." The sobriquet seems out of place next to the images. In one, Joe squints with his bushy old eyebrows knotted in an expression that might easily be taken as the astonishment of an
(2024-02-17). Writers oppose PEN America's right-wing stance on Gaza genocide. wsws.org As a part of the wave of protests against the genocide of Palestinians, writers in the US have begun to oppose the writers' civil rights organization, PEN America, for its equivocation and silence on the Israeli crimes.
(2024-02-17). American Muslim judge nominee smeared in Islamophobic ads. presstv.ir American Muslim judicial nominee Adeel Mangi has been targeted by a controversial Islamophobic ad campaign launched by an influential right-wing lobbying group.
(2024-02-17). Israel was behind attacks on major gas pipelines in Iran: Report. presstv.ir Israel carried out covert attacks on two major natural gas pipelines inside Iran this week, according to a report by the New York Times.
(2024-02-16). Trump Reportedly Favors Nationwide Abortion Ban, Despite Previous Claims. truthout.org Donald Trump has reportedly been telling people in his close circle that he favors the idea of a nationwide abortion ban, despite remaining relatively quiet about his support of abortion bans in public, a new report finds. According to New York Times reporting by Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan published Friday, Trump is telling advisers and allies that he backs a 16-week federal abortion ban… |
(2024-02-17). Unions Added 139,000 Members In 2023, But Density Remains Stubbornly Low. popularresistance.org Unions added 139,000 more workers in historic gains in 2023, but union density remains stubbornly low, with only 10 percent of American workers represented by a union as of the end of the year, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. | This is an all-time low and a big surprise to many, given the historic strikes by auto workers, Hollywood creatives and Kaiser healthcare workers, according to a Washington Post analysis. | Union density vs. union membership is a frustrating comparison. Even with the historic membership growth, the country added 2.7 million jobs in 2023, many of them non-union, meaning the membe…
(2024-02-16). Journalism is in danger—be part of the rescue. peoplesworld.org 
According to news reports, 2023 was the worst year for journalism since the COVID-19 pandemic began in 2020. Nearly 3,000 journalism jobs were slashed last year, with more to follow in 2024. Despite a number of large corporate outlets being owned by billionaires like Jeff Bezos (The Washington Post), John Henry (The Boston Globe), and …