(2019-05-26). Iran Economic Sanctions Kill as Effectively as Bombs. therealnews.com 
The Trump administration's illegal economic sanctions against Iran makes it impossible to import essential medicines, says CEPR's Mark Weisbrot…
(2019-05-26). Canada's Dumping Problems and The War on Garbage & Toxic Waste. indybay.org Mildred German of CFRO, Vancouver Coop Radio & Media Coop will be interviewing long-time activist Ted Alquitas, the publisher of the PhilippineCanadianNews.com on the issue of Philippines/Canada issues around garbage, and and Miranda Dick, of the Secwepemc nation around the Elders Sacred Fire in Turtle Valley that is currently stopping biosolids from being dumped in Secwepmeculcw.
(2019-05-26). US Sanctions Leave Millions of Venezuelans Without Water. therealnews.com 
"You can't blame the Maduro government, but as for the United States, this Donald Trump is mean. He's mean and he's blocked a lot of things. We have to support each other and this U.S. blockade has to end." — Yolimar Contreras…
(2019-05-26). Libya's Haftar Vows to Continue Offensive to Capture Tripoli. telesurenglish.net The leader of the Benghazi-based Libyan National Army, Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar, has ruled out a ceasefire in the northwestern part of the country, despite pressure from the United Nations. | RELATED: | 'No Ceasefire in Libya Yet,' General Haftar Tells Macron | Speaking to the French newspaper Le Journal du Dimanche, Haftar said his forces will continue their push to capture the Libyan capital city, Tripoli, amid ongoing warnings from countries like Italy, Qatar, and Turkey. | Haf…
(2019-05-26). Report from Venezuela Delegation. indybay.org NPML, 6501 Telegraph Ave, Oakland (just North of Alcatraz Ave.)…
(2019-05-26). Venezuelan Foreign Minister Condemns Interference by Brazilian Peer. plenglish.com 26 de mayo de 2019, 07: 54Caracas, May 26 (Prensa Latina) Foreign Minister Jorge Arreaza condemned interfering statements by his Brazilian counterpart, Ernesto Araujo, who called on the military to promote a regime change in Venezuela.
(2019-05-26). Gloria La Riva and Silvio Rodrigues: "Eyewitness Venezuela" indybay.org First Unitarian Universalist Church | 1187 Franklin St. @ Geary | San Francisco, Calif.
(2019-05-26). Congress, White House Move Disaster Relief for Puerto Rico, US States and Territories. indybay.org On Thursday, the Senate passed a $19.1 billion disaster relief plan to aid Americans recovering from natural disasters in US Territories like Puerto Rico and States including Iowa. The House of Representatives and the White House are expected to approve the Senate plan.
(2019-05-26). House Delays Disaster Package for Puerto Rico, US States and Territories. indybay.org The House of Representatives delayed a vote on a $19.1 billion disaster bill that would aid Americans in a number of US States and Territories.
(2019-05-26). Massive Earthquake Hits Ecuador and Peru. telesurenglish.net A massive earthquake has hit several countries in the northwestern region of South America this morning. | RELATED: | Powerful Earthquake Reported in the Philippines | Measured at 8.0 on the Richter Scale, the earthquake's epicenter was reported in northwestern Peru. The neighboring countries of Colombia, Brazil, and Ecuador were also effected by the earthquake. | Ecuadorean President Lenin Moreno released a statement via his official Twitter, acknowledging the situation and the current is…
(2019-05-26). Monsanto, Scientific Deception and Cancer. dissidentvoice.org Money may not be able to buy the purest love, but it can buy the best, life-ending cancer. For Monsanto, giant of rule and misrule in matters of genetically modified crops, known for bullying practices towards farmers, things have not been so rosy of late. Ever the self-promoter of saving the world an agricultural headache …
(2019-05-26). 2019 African Day we prepare for October Maafa Awareness Month. indybay.org This special 2019 Africa Day ~ Memorial Day weekend we remember why our Pan African warriors have fought against difficult odds throughout Africa, Europe, Asia, Pacific Islands, and the Americas. Today, US Memorial Day, first began honoring our Martyrs of the Race Course, at the close the US Civil War, honoring US Colored Troops whose service on the front lines continues today… join us prepare for a special October 2019 Maafa Awareness Month.
(2019-05-26). Legislation to mandate setbacks from oil drilling sites becomes two-year bill. indybay.org Most Californians, including many environmentalists, are unaware of how effectively Big Oil has captured California regulators. | Photo: 17-year-old Nalleli Cobo, a Los Angeles resident who was sickened by toxic emissions from the oil drilling site, AllenCo., near her home, speaks at a Brown's Last Chance press conference at the State Capitol last year.
(2019-05-26). "Concession Bargaining" At SF SEIU1021: Report By Bargaining Committee Member. indybay.org Cheryl Thornton, an SEIU 1021 City & County of San Francisco steward and 2019 Bargaining Committee member talks about the concession bargaining by the union leadership and the continued outsourcing and privatization of jobs.
(2019-05-26). Capitol of the 5th largest economic power on earth, Celebrates 2019 Africa Day. indybay.org 2019 Africa Day in Sacramento, California the capitol city of the 5th largest economy in the world largely ignores expanding California ~ Pan African Global Trade and Investment, by design. Soon come a better way of listening and remembering the ancestors that began the conversation long ago… Who is ready to make 21st century moves that honor their legacy and vision?>
(2019-05-26). Marginalizing Migrants and People of Colour Within the Labour Movement: Dialogues on Race and Class. globalresearch.ca "You Can't Have Capitalism Without Racism." | — Malcolm X (1964) [1] | "All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others." | -George Orwell, Animal Farm (1945) | LISTEN TO THE SHOW | Click to download the audio (MP3 format)…
(2019-05-25). John Walker Lindh Spent 17 Years in Prison — and the War Rages On. truthout.org John Walker Lindh, the so-called "American Taliban" who was captured on an Afghanistan battlefield in November of 2001, was released on Thursday from the federal penitentiary in Terre Haute, Indiana after serving 17 years of a 20-year sentence. | After his capture, Lindh was indicted on a slew of charges that included supporting terrorism and aiding al-Qaeda. In 2002, Michael Chertoff, who was at the time head of the Justice Department's Criminal Division, directed prosecutors to offer Lindh a plea bargain: supplying services to the Taliban and carrying an explosive during the commission of a felony. Lindh acc…
(2019-05-25). Germany continues deportations to Afghanistan. wsws.org Just days before the European elections, the charter flight to the war-torn country exposes the deadly practice carried out by both the federal and state governments.
(2019-05-25). Child Migrants Around the World Are Being Denied Their Human Rights. truthout.org
(2019-05-25). Bolton & Pompeo 'looking for fight' with Iran, Trump trapped in the middle — Ron Paul. rt.com 
"Warmongering" hawks on President Donald Trump's team are pushing him towards conflict with Iran as the situation in the region becomes more dangerous by the day, former congressman Ron Paul told RT.
(2019-05-25). Bolton Threatens to Force Africa to Choose Between the US and China. globalresearch.ca First published by Black Agenda Report and Global Research on December 28, 2018 | The Americans wager that they can exercise veto power over African political alignments by force of arms, through AFRICOM's massive military infiltration of the region. | "The 'West's' …
(2019-05-25). Shielding the World from US Chaos, No Easy Task. A Multipolar World in the Making. globalresearch.ca Donald Trump's foreign policy relies heavily on putting to use to the tools available to the Empire: economic terrorism, threats of war, diplomatic pressure, trade wars, etc. But in re…
(2019-05-25). Gulf of Tonkin 'Crisis', Iranian Style. globalresearch.ca The United States government is always beating the war drums; it's what violent, rogue nations do. Currently, a non-issue in the Middle East is being seized upon as a threat to the mighty U.S. | The headlines were sensational: | 'Saudi Arabia …
(2019-05-25). As Trump Threatens Iran With War, Espionage Charges Against Assange Threaten Journalists. therealnews.com 
The Espionage Act removes the possibility of a public interest defense for Julian Assange, and sends a chilling message to journalists and whistleblowers…
(2019-05-25). Bipartisan thirst for more war: 75% of Congress calls on Trump to boost intervention in Syria, to 'pressure' Iran and Russia. thegrayzone.com While Trump threatens Iran and Venezuela with new wars, 400 Congress members, including leaders from both parties, want to intensify…
(2019-05-25). Common Ground on Brexit Elusive for UK Tories Running for PM. telesurenglish.net After Prime Minister Theresa May's announcement June 7 of her resignation, the battle for Tory leadership intensified Saturday with Brexit as the main point of friction among the conservative candidates. | RELATED: | May's Potential Replacements Ready Portfolios for PM Election | Aspirants to the next United Kingdom's office of Prime Minister include the Health and…
(2019-05-25). 70+ US Army & Navy veterans urge Trump to stop Iran war-mongering, stick to diplomacy. rt.com 
An open letter signed by 76 retired generals, admirals, and ambassadors calls on US President Donald Trump to stop stoking fears of war with Iran and ditch "ineffective" sanctions and threats in favor of "aggressive diplomacy."
(2019-05-25). General Qorbani: Iran Can Sink US War Ships. telesurenglish.net One of Iran's most senior military figures warned the United States that Iran has the capacity to sink its ships in the event of an attack. The comments follow the Pentagon's sending in three guided-missile destroyer ships close to Iran's coast. | RELATED: | Iran vs. US: Who Will Win the War … of Words? | On Saturday, General Morteza Qorbani, senior advisor to Iran's military command came out with fighting words saying that if the U.S. "commits the slightest stupidity, we will send these shi…
(2019-05-25). Trump Offers No Evidence of Iranian Threat or Terrorism. therealnews.com 
Eugene Puryear and Paul Jay discuss the hypocrisy of Trump allying with Saudi Arabia, the largest sponsor of global terror, over concerns about alleged Iranian terrorism…
(2019-05-25). Oslo To Host New Round of Talks Between Venezuela, Opposition. telesurenglish.net The Venezuelan government and the opposition will soon be reuniting for a second round of negotiations in Norway, said the Norwegian Foreign Ministry Saturday. | RELATED: | Timeline of Half a Decade of US Economic War Against Venezuela | "We announce that the representatives of the main political actors in Venezuela have decided to return to Oslo ne…
(2019-05-25). Mexico: Gunmen Kill Morena Candidate in Oaxaca, Third This Year. telesurenglish.net Mayoral precandidate Braulio Marquez Garcia was reportedly gunned down Friday around midnight in Oaxaca while on his way home from a fishing event with his family. | RELATED: | Mexico: Another Leader From Morena Party Killed | Police say the politician was driving with his wife and children down a highway wh…
(2019-05-25). Thousands of Brazilians Join the 'Free Lula' Campaign. telesurenglish.net Members of Brazil's "Free Lula" movement and the Workers' Party (PT) will kick off a nationwide campaign Saturday and Sunday, talking to the public about the lawfare taking place against former president, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, a political prisoner since April 2018. | RELATED: | 'Leave Venezuela Alone': Brazil's Lula Tells Trump in Interview | Thous…
(2019-05-25). Human Rights Organizations Denounce Impact of Sanctions on Venezuela. plenglish.com 25 de mayo de 2019, 00: 10Caracas, May 25 (Prensa Latina) The blockade imposed against Venezuela has caused great damage to the health, food and daily lives of its citizens, denounced Lucrecia Hernandez, representative of the non-governmental organization Sures.
(2019-05-25). Federal Judge Blocks Trump from Using Defense Funds for Wall. telesurenglish.net Late Friday a federal judge blocked U.S. President Donald Trump from using US$1 billion in funds from the country's Defense Department to build two sections of the long-promised U.S.-Mexico border wall. | RELATED: | US Congress Fails to Override Veto, Border Wall Emergency Stays | "This order is a win for our system of checks and balances, the rule…
(2019-05-25). An "Emergency" to Send Billions in Weapons to the Saudis. dissidentvoice.org So Trump has declared an "emergency" to circumvent Congressional oversight of arms shipments to other countries. By law Congress by law is given 30 days advance before before such sales are completed, and it can obstruct them. But a loophole in the Arms Control Act allows the president to authorize sales in an emergency. One …
(2019-05-25). Judge orders partial halt of Trump's border wall construction, blocks $1bn in military funds. rt.com 
A US district judge has partially blocked another avenue for President Donald Trump to fulfill one of his election vows, barring him from diverting $1 billion in military funds to build two wall sections along the Mexican border.
(2019-05-25). 'Enough is enough': Thousands go on strike to support McDonald's workers fighting for $15 an hour. nationofchange.org 
"We shouldn't be begging for scraps when we have a corporation that makes $6 billion a year and we ain't even making $15."
(2019-05-25). Reign in the 'recklessness of Wall Street:' Bernie Sanders and Barbara Lee introduce financial transaction tax. nationofchange.org "It is long past time for Congress to rein in the recklessness of Wall Street billionaires and build an economy that works for all Americans."
(2019-05-25). Pot Industry Owes Reparations to Those Criminalized for Drug Use. truthout.org Pot, grass, marijuana, cannabis — call it what you will, its recreational use is already legal in 10 states and the District of Columbia, with many more soon to follow. Among other things, that means big bucks are at stake. Here in New York, Governor Cuomo is now pushing the Democratic-controlled legislature to move forward on legislation. The market is estimated at more than $3 billion
(2019-05-25). Congress, White House move disaster relief for Puerto Rico, US States and Territories. nationofchange.org The following is a press release from the Jubilee USA Network | On Thursday, the Senate passed a $19.1 billion disaster relief plan to aid Americans recovering from natural disasters in US Territories like Puerto Rico and States including Iowa. The House of Representatives and the White House are expected to approve the Senate plan. | "Millions of Americans are suffering and this disaster relief plan is urgently needed. We applaud Senate leaders and the White House for agreeing on a disaster deal," noted Eric LeCompte who leads the religious development group Jubilee USA. "In Puerto Rico alone, more than a mil…
(2019-05-25). Video: Icebreakers and the Arctic Power Play. globalresearch.ca The Arctic remains one of the few areas of the globe with relatively little human activity and therefore limited prospects for international conflict. Even during the Cold War the Arctic remained comparatively under-resourced by both adversarial blocs. The main theater …
(2019-05-25). Cities Are Convincing Voters to Pay Higher Taxes for Public Preschool. truthout.org Seattle — One frigid morning, on a playground outside a red-painted modular classroom, a preschooler with wispy blonde hair folded her arms across her chest and looked at the ground, the slightest pout forming on her face. "I'm staying out here today," Ali, 4, said to her father. Hoping to distract her, he kicked a ball. Ali laughed and ran after it. A few minutes later, he had coaxed her inside where it was warm, and she approached a classmate reading a book on the rug. | "Ali has made leaps here," said the girl's father, Ryan Price, 41, a sporting goods sales manager. "She used to hang on to my leg whe…
(2019-05-25). Covergirl Brings 'Full Spectrum' to Caribbean Women of Color. telesurenglish.net Covergirl is taking its "Full Spectrum" collection to the Caribbean, launching its new line in Jamaica Saturday with its variety of shades, made especially for women of color. | RELATED: | Muslim Blogger Rejects Beauty Brand Award Promoted by Gal Gadot | In a "glitz n' glam" event, the new collection took to the floor with women of all skin tones participating in the lavish unveiling to the rhythm of Jamaican tunes sung by Dancehall artise Tifa, Covergirl's first Jamaican amba…
(2019-05-25). What if reporters covered the climate crisis they covered World War II? nationofchange.org The following is an abridged version of remarks by TV newsman Bill Moyers, as prepared for delivery at the " Covering Climate Now" conference co-sponsored by The Nation and Columbia Journalism Review on April 30. You can view the video version of the speech here. The "Covering Climate Now" project will bring journalists and news outlets together to dramatically improve how the media covers the climate emergency and its solutions…
(2019-05-25). Saudi Ship of Death Halted in Europe. globalresearch.ca In a collective demonstration of solidarity between European civilians and the suffering Yemeni civilians, the Saudi ship Bahri Yanbu was turned away from ports in France and Italy without loading its deadly cargo of weapons. | Last summer, the Saudi-led coalition …
(2019-05-25). Weekend Read: Waging a New War on Poverty. splcenter.org The movement for racial justice in America is inextricably linked to the fight for economic justice.
(2019-05-25). SGP European election candidate Andreas Niklaus speaks to Berlin bus drivers. wsws.org Discussions revolved around the connection between the growing danger of a third world war, the policies of the federal government, and the cementing of austerity programmes…
(2019-05-25). 'This is about attacking journalism,' warn press freedom defenders as Trump DOJ hits Assange with new espionage charges. nationofchange.org "This is about retaliation for publishing evidence of U.S. war crimes and other crimes by the most powerful nation on Earth."
(2019-05-25). Trump Declares Fake Emergency to Sell Weapons to Saudi Arabia. theantimedia.com (ANTIWAR.COM) — In a move predicted earlier this week by members of Congress, President Trump has declared a "national emergency" for the sole reason of circumventing Congressional restrictions on arms sales, and using it to rush shipments of arms to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. Under the Arms Export Control Act, Congress is supposed to …