(2024-07-16). Headlines for July 16, 2024. democracynow.org Trump Names Ohio Senator J.D. Vance as Running Mate, "We Are Here, and We Care": Protesters Rally Outside RNC, Cheri Honkala Arrested While Attempting to Deliver Citizen's Arrest to Republican Officials, Trump-Appointed Judge Dismisses Classified Docs Case Against Trump; DOJ Plans to Appeal, GOP Calls for Secret Service Dir. to Resign After Trump Assassination Attempt, Biden Says He Made Mistake in Language Used Against Trump as He Appeals for "Cooling Down" Rhetoric, UNRWA Gaza City Headquarters Flattened as Israeli Strikes Continue to Kill Palestinians, Turkey Vows to Bring Israel…
(2024-07-16). "Blank Check" for Genocide: Court Dismisses Palestinians' Case Against Biden Admin over Gaza War. democracynow.org 
A lawsuit led by Palestinians and Palestinian Americans that accused President Joe Biden and other top U.S. officials of enabling genocide in Gaza was rejected Monday by a federal appeals court, which upheld a lower court's dismissal of the lawsuit. The three-judge panel of the Ninth Circuit Court ruled that courts cannot review the executive branch's decisions on foreign policy, even when there is a risk of breaking domestic and international law. We speak with Katherine Gallagher, senior staff attorney at the Center for Constitutional Rights, which helped represent the plaintiffs in the case. She sa…
(2024-07-16). 170 Years of U.S. Aggression against Nicaragua. dissidentvoice.org When the Monroe Doctrine was declared, in 1823, it was aimed at European colonial powers. It told them to butt out: the US "sphere of influence" included all of Latin America and the Caribbean. During the past two centuries,virtually every Latin American and Caribbean country has had to endure US intervention and interference in their …
(2024-07-16). Israel's Evidence on UNRWA's Terrorism Links Largely Ignored. themedialine.org 
(2024-07-16). In first remarks as Trump's VP pick, J.D. Vance urges Israel to finish Gaza war 'as quick as possible'. haaretz.com The Ohio senator, who once wrote that Trump could be 'America's Hitler,' accused President Biden of 'making it harder and harder for Israel to win that war' and vowed to 'reinvigorate the peace process between Israel and Saudi Arabia'…
(2024-07-16). El Salvador's Children: Victims of Arbitrary Detention Amid Gang Crackdown. devdiscourse.com More than 60 children in El Salvador have been arbitrarily detained, tortured, and beaten since the government declared a state of emergency over two years ago to combat gangs, a report by the Human Rights Watch said on Tuesday.
(2024-07-16). Vance's "Hillbilly Elegy" Reflects Appalachia's Shift to the Right. truthout.org As Donald Trump selected Ohio Senator J.D. Vance to be his vice-presidential candidate Monday, we look at the record of the 39-year-old political rookie, who rose to fame after writing the memoir Hillbilly Elegy and who once compared Trump to Hitler and called him unfit for the presidency. He was elected to the Senate in 2022 with backing from right-wing billionaire Peter Thiel, and he has since… |
(2024-07-16). GOP Speakers at First Night of RNC Attack Transgender Youth. truthout.org Despite uncharacteristic calls from GOP nominee former President Donald Trump to promote a message of "unity," several speakers on the first night of the Republican National Convention took a different route, peddling hateful rhetoric toward transgender people. Rep. John James (R-Michigan) parroted disingenuous talking points often cited in right-wing attacks on transgender rights: the need… |
(2024-07-16). Trump on Immigrants: "They're Not Humans, They're Animals" counterpunch.org 
The June 28th debate between Joe Biden and Donald Trump was a two-pronged disaster. Much has been made of Biden's "senior moments" as well as Trump's 30-plus false claims. There is a growing number of "liberal" national media outlets, led by The New York Times, calling for Biden to step aside for a younger and more coherent candidate. Sadly, less attention has been
(2024-07-16). "He's a Fake": Robert Kuttner on How J.D. Vance Disguises His Anti-Worker Views as Economic Populism. democracynow.org 
We speak with journalist Robert Kuttner about Donald Trump's selection of Ohio Senator J.D. Vance to be his running mate in the 2024 election. Vance rose to fame in 2016 after writing the memoir Hillbilly Elegy about his upbringing in Appalachia. He was elected to the Senate in 2022 with the backing of right-wing billionaire Peter Thiel, who spent $10 million on his candidacy. While he was a vocal critic of Trump's politics, once comparing him to Hitler, Vance has since embraced the MAGA movement and is now one of the most vocal defenders of the former president. Vance's elevation is "very…
(2024-07-16). J.D. Vance, "Hillbilly Elegy" & Appalachia's Shift to the Right: Arlie Russell Hochschild. democracynow.org 
As Donald Trump selected Ohio Senator J.D. Vance to be his vice-presidential candidate Monday, we look at the record of the 39-year-old political rookie, who rose to fame after writing the memoir Hillbilly Elegy and who once compared Trump to Hitler and called him unfit for the presidency. He was elected to the Senate in 2022 with backing from right-wing billionaire Peter Thiel, and he has since embraced the MAGA movement and become one of Trump's most loyal supporters. For more on Vance's rise and his appeal to the Republican base, we go to Pikeville, Kentucky, to speak with famed sociologist Arlie R…
(2024-07-16). JD Vance's astonishing transformation: From calling Trump 'America's Hitler' to Vice Presidential pick. nationofchange.org Does Vance's dramatic reversal mark a significant shift in his political journey, reflecting broader trends within the Republican Party and American politics?>
(2024-07-16). Imahica Art presents "Neon Dreams: Through the Prism": Where Art Meets Culture. pressenza.com 
(2024-07-16). Samsung workers' union in South Korea kicks off three-day strike. presstv.ir Samsung Electronics workers in South Korea braved the rain on Monday, to chant slogans and raise their fists in unison as they kicked off a three-day strike demanding better pay.
(2024-07-16). Olivier Giroud Bids Adieu to International Football After Euro 2024 Semi-Final Exit. devdiscourse.com France's leading goal scorer, Olivier Giroud, has announced his retirement from international football following the conclusion of Euro 2024. The 37-year-old striker was part of the French squad that exited the tournament in the semi-finals.
(2024-07-16). Controversy Heats Up Over Philip Morris's IQOS Claims. devdiscourse.com Health campaigners have formally accused Philip Morris International (PMI) of misrepresenting past regulatory decisions to disrupt the U.S. launch of its heated tobacco device, IQOS. In a detailed letter, six anti-tobacco and health groups claim PMI has wrongly suggested the FDA found that IQOS reduces disease risk.
(2024-07-16). Trump Triumphs at GOP Convention After Assassination Attempt. devdiscourse.com Donald Trump made a sensational entrance at the Republican National Convention days after surviving an assassination attempt. The former president walked into the Fiserv Forum to an uproarious response, receiving a raucous ovation from the party faithful.
(2024-07-16). Excise policy cases: SC seeks replies from CBI, ED on AAP leader Manish Sisodia's bail pleas. devdiscourse.com
(2024-07-16). Assam Floods: Government Ramps Up Support Amid Crisis. devdiscourse.com The flood situation in Assam has shown signs of improvement, although more than 5 lakh people across 17 districts are still grappling with the aftermath, official sources confirmed on Tuesday. Union Home Minister Amit Shah reached out to Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma to convey the central government's commitment to providing all necessary assistance. Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Majhi also extended support by offering his state's disaster management resources.
(2024-07-16). Scientists confirm cave on the moon that could be used to shelter future explorers. scmp.com Italian-led team reported evidence of a large cave accessible from the deepest known pit on the moon, located at the Sea of Tranquility.
(2024-07-16). Supreme Court Judge Recuses from Hearing High-Profile Money Laundering Case Involving Hyderabad Businessman. devdiscourse.com Supreme Court judge Sanjay Kumar on Tuesday recused himself from hearing a plea challenging the arrest of Hyderabad-based businessman Abhishek Boinpally in a money laundering case related to the alleged Delhi excise policy scam.
(2024-07-16). Shocking Murder of VIP Chief's Father in Bihar's Darbhanga. devdiscourse.com Jitan Sahani, father of Vikassheel Insaan Party (VIP) chief Mukesh Sahani, was allegedly found murdered at his ancestral home in Bihar's Darbhanga district, police said on Tuesday.