Month: April 2024

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In the U.S.

RFK Jr, anti-vaxxers, and the descent into fascist contrarianism

April 16, 2024 Rupen Savoulian
What would you say if the surgeon general of a state – the chief public health officer – advocated using leeches in medical treatment, denied the effectiveness of vaccines, and ignored a measles outbreak? You would expect […]
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Imperialism and global politics

South Korea seizes cargo ship, escalating U.S.-led sanctions and threats

April 15, 2024 Scott Scheffer
 On March 30, the South Korean Coast Guard forcibly seized the 3,000-ton cargo ship De Yi. The stateless ship had left North Korea’s western port of Nampo and was headed to Vladivostok, Russia.  After […]
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Around the world

Niger: Demonstrators take to the streets in protest against foreign forces

April 15, 2024 Rédaction Africanews
Hundreds of demonstrators took part in a protest against the presence of foreign forces in Niger, including the armed forces of the United States, which has a military base in the north of the country. […]
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China

Three-Body Problem: science fiction for China’s ‘New Era’?

April 15, 2024 David Peat
This article contains no spoilers for any of Liu Cixin’s works or their adaptations. The Three-Body Problem (三体), a science fiction novel released in 2006, counts as perhaps the major cultural ‘crossover’ success of China in the […]
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Palestine

On International Workers’ Day: Urgent appeal from the Palestinian General Federation of Trade Unions

April 14, 2024 Struggle - La Lucha
The call below was issued in March by the Palestinian General Federation of Trade Unions. Brothers and Sisters of unions and other labor organizations in the United States of America: In the midst of pain […]
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Events

Mumia Abu-Jamal’s 70th birthday is April 24, 2024

April 14, 2024 Struggle - La Lucha
Afternoon Rally In Philadelphia RALLY AND MARCH FOR MUMIA ABU-JAMAL WED APRIL 24, 2024 2 – 4 PM PHILADELPHIA CITY HALL (south side) Octavius Catto Statue 1400 John F Kennedy Boulevard Philadelphia, PA 19107 The […]
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Palestine

PFLP: Unprecedented Iranian strikes on Israel signal turning point in Al-Aqsa battle

April 14, 2024 Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine
Resistance News Network report from the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine. The Iranian response to the zionist entity is a pivotal event that will establish new rules of engagement in the region. The […]
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Palestine

Peoples Power Assembly shuts down Baltimore council meeting over Gaza genocide

April 14, 2024 Lev Koufax
A group of activists with the Baltimore Peoples Power Assembly shut down the Baltimore City Council’s biweekly meeting in solidarity with the people of Palestine. As the City Council finished its opening presentations and roll […]
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In the U.S.

Los Angeles: Spotlight on Puerto Rico, Developments & Challenges, April 20

April 13, 2024 Struggle - La Lucha
Women in Struggle/Mujeres en Lucha is organizing a coast-to-coast tour: Spotlight on Puerto Rico with Berta Joubert-Ceci. Joubert-Ceci lives in San Juan, Puerto Rico. She was one of the convenors of the 2019 Puerto Rico […]
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Events

Queens, NYC: Defend Drag Story Hour, April 16

April 13, 2024 Struggle - La Lucha
Tuesday, April 16 – 2:30 p.m. Elmhurst Public Library 88-07 Broadway, Elmhurst, NY 11373 Queens, NYC: This coming Tuesday at 2:30pm! The queerphobes are back at it again — this time they plan on intimidating […]