(2019-01-21). Confronting the Culture of Death. truthdig.com Chris Hedges, an ordained Presbyterian minister, gave this sermon Jan. 20 at Christ Church Cathedral in Victoria, British Columbia, in Canada. | The issue before us is death. Not only our individual death, which is more imminent for some of us this morning than others, but our collective death. We have begun the sixth great mass extinction, driven by our 150-year binge on fossil fuel. The litany of grim statistics is not unfamiliar to many of you. We are pouring greenhouse gases in…
(2019-01-21). Sana'a Civilians Killed as Saudi Airstrikes Target Yemen's Capital. mintpressnews.com "Saudi fighter jets were hovering above our head and launching very violent raids, the likes of which we haven't seen since the war began three years ago. The neighboring houses shook so much we thought an earthquake hit the area." — Sana'a resident Ali Abdul Salam Damesh
(2019-01-21). Yellow Vest Movement Has Officially Gone Global. theantimedia.com 
(ZH) —The Yellow Vest anti-government movement started in France on November 17, when over 300,000 people across France protested a carbon tax on fuel that French President Emmanuel Macron touted as evidence of France's leadership when it comes to mitigating climate change. The Yellow Vest protests quickly evolved into a general anti-government movement — with …
(2019-01-21). Henry Giroux: Trump's Enabling of Violence and Hate Is a Form of State Terrorism. truthout.org "It is not light that is needed, but fire; it is not the gentle shower, but thunder. We need the storm, the whirlwind, the earthquake. The feeling of the nation must be quickened; the conscience of the nation must be roused; the propriety of the nation must be startled; the hypocrisy of the nation must be exposed; and the crimes against God and man must be proclaimed and denounced." — A Democracy in Exile Fights Against FascismIn this edition of Forthright Radio, we welcome back Professor Henry Giroux, who holds the M…
(2019-01-21). Walk The Talk . amnesty.org The new Constitution of Nepal, written in 2015, significantly widened the scope of human rights protections—including through strengthening the guarantee of economic, social and cultural rights (ESCR). Nepal is also a state party to many key human rights treaties including the International Covenant on Civil on Political Rights and the Covenant of Economic Social and Cultural Rights. | When it came to human rights, the citizens in Nepal had two major expectations from the government. The first was ensuring a closure from past human rights violations under the framework of human rights. And the second was pr…
(2019-01-21). Ecuador: Authorities must seriously address situations of violence, without encouraging xenophobia. amnesty.org In response to recent statements by the government of President Lenin Moreno on the imposition of entry restrictions for Venezuelan people, Erika Guevara-Rosas, Americas Director of Amnesty International, said: | "President Lenín's government has the responsibility to protect people's rights to seek asylum and international protection, as well as to prevent, investigate and punish acts of violence committed against people within its territory, without discrimination based on their nationality or other factors." | "In the face of serious cases of gender violence and recent femicides, the Ecuadorian authorities hav…
(2019-01-21). 'MAGA kids go into the woodchipper': Disney producer tweets violent threat against Covington boys. rt.com 
In response to a viral video confrontation between a MAGA hat-wearing high school boy and a Native American elder, Disney film producer Jack Morrissey published a tweet advocating for a violent response.
(2019-01-21). Viral VIDEO of standoff between Native American & MAGA-hat-wearing boys splits America. rt.com 
Footage of a Native American elder seemingly facing off against a crowd of jeering high-school students wearing 'Make American Great Again' hats triggered a massive backlash — but turned out to have been taken way out of context.
(2019-01-21). Twitter mobilizes meme army after Trump suggests snowstorms disprove global warming. rt.com 
A meme-wielding internet mob has descended on Donald Trump's Twitter account after the US president quipped that perhaps global warming could help alleviate harsh winter weather across the country.
(2019-01-20). As New Analysis Shows Global Elite's Wealth Surge, Davos Forum Urged to Address Climate Crisis. commondreams.org The global elite are getting ready to gather in the Swiss Alps for the World Economic Forum (WEF), and while the backdrop may be one of "deepening gloom over the global economic and political outlook," a new analysis reveals that for at least some of the attendees, the outlook is sunnier than ever. | www.commondreams.org/sites/default/files/styles/cd_special_coverage/public/headline/thumbs/gettyimages-5192372421.jpg…
(2019-01-20). 'More hostage taking': Democrats reject Trump shutdown tradeoff in advance, GOP shows united front. rt.com 
Democrats are up in arms over US President Donald Trump's proposal to fund a border wall in exchange for protection for DACA recipients and TPS immigrants, denouncing it as a one-sided non-starter.
(2019-01-20). Climate change is 'national security issue', Pentagon warns in new report slammed by Dems. rt.com 
Military bases across the nation are "vulnerable" to floods, droughts, and wildfires as changing climate disrupts drills and rocket launches, the US military warned in a report. But Dems still accused it of downplaying the issue.
(2019-01-19). 6.8 Earthquake Rocks Chile, 2 Dead, 200,000 Without Power. telesurenglish.net A 6.8 earthquake shook central-northern Chile Saturday, and was felt in several cities, including the capital Santiago, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) reported. Authorities reported that as many as 200,000 are without power and two people died of heart attacks. | RELATED: | Virus Kills 10th Victim in Argentina and Chile, Likely Mutated | The event occurr…
(2019-01-19). Trump to bring DACA protections to shutdown talks in 'major announcement' — reports. rt.com 
In a bid to end the government shutdown, the US President Donald Trump is expected to make an offer to lure the Democrats back into negotiations, the US media say, adding that it could involve softening his stance on migration.
(2019-01-18). Murder of indigenous people sparks first-ever march on Washington. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—For more than two years, Darla Banks has been silent. On Jan. 17, she spoke for the first time — understandably halting to compose herself — about her daughter's murder. Hers is an all-too-common tale among Native Americans and indigenous people worldwide, and it helped lead to the first-ever march planned for Washington, on Jan. …
(2019-01-18). These Parties Are Fighting for the Climate, Human Rights, and Immigrants—and They're Winning. thenation.com These Parties Are Fighting for the Climate, Human Rights, and Immigrants—and They're Winning…
(2019-01-18). Sky Bears, Earth Bears: Finding and Losing True North. counterpunch.org 
Stars and the heavens have long captured the human imagination. During long nights of star gazing — before TV and the internet — ancient peoples invented fascinating stories about constellations that reflected their aspirations and relationships with the natural world and each other. The dramas that played out in the heavens unified their world and More
(2019-01-17). Headlines for January 17, 2019. democracynow.org Speaker Pelosi to Trump: Cancel or Postpone State of the Union, Federal Employees and Contractors Demand End to Government Shutdown, Trump to Propose Biggest Space-Based Missile Program Since "Star Wars", Andrew Wheeler, at EPA Confirmation Hearing, Downplays Climate Risks, Climate Study Finds Ocean Temperatures Hit Record High in 2018, Syria: Four Americans Among 19 Killed in ISIS Suicide Attack, Zimbabwe: Five Killed as Government Attacks Fuel Hike Protesters, Kenya: Death Toll in al-Shabab Attack on Nairobi Hotel Rises to 21, British PM Theresa May Survives No-Confidence Vote, NYT: Trump Inaugural Committee To…
(2019-01-17). Native American Communities Bear Brunt of Shutdown with Medicine Shortages & Suspended Food Programs. democracynow.org 
We look at the widespread impact of the government shutdown on Native American communities, as the Indian Health Service goes understaffed and a federally funded food delivery program to Indian reservations has halted. Democratic members of Congress held a hearing Tuesday on the effects of the shutdown on health, education and employment in Native communities. We speak with Mark Trahant, editor of Indian Country Today and member of the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes.
(2019-01-17). Former Coal Lobbyist Confirmed As New EPA Head. therealnews.com 
By Dharna Noor | Just seconds into Andrew Wheeler's opening statement before the Senate's environmental panel, protesters began to jeer. | "This is an outrage! Shut down Wheeler, not the EPA," shouted one protester. | Wheeler has served as acting Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) administrator since Scott Pruitt resigned in July. At his confirmation hearing to become the EPA's permanent chief on Wednesday, the former coal lobbyist faced staunch criticism—even after Capitol Police removed the protesters from the room. | "I do not believe that giving the acting administrator a speedy promotion is more…
(2019-01-14). Jay Inslee's Climate Change Gambit. progressive.org The issue of climate change was barely even mentioned during the last presidential race. Hopefully, Inslee's presence as a candidate will keep that from happening again.
(2019-01-10). Facing Mass Deportation, Haitians Sue Trump to Preserve Temporary Protected Status. democracynow.org 
A New York City trial is challenging the Trump administration's attempt to end temporary protected status—known as TPS—for more than 50,000 Haitians living in the U.S. Tens of thousands of Haitians were granted TPS after an earthquake devastated their country nine years ago this week. In November 2017, the Trump administration announced it would revoke TPS for Haitians, sparking protests and multiple lawsuits around the country. We speak with Marleine Bastien, executive director the Family Action Network Movement, or FANM, one of the plaintiffs in the lawsuit. She testified on Wednesday as a witness i…
(2019-01-10). NSW government to blame for Walgett water crisis. greenleft.org.au 
The New South Wales government is robbing communities of precious water by siphoning it off for cotton farms and coal and gas mines. It is doing so as the climate gets warmer and drought becomes more frequent. | These rotten priorities are being played out in Walgett, a town in the state's north-west that is home to more than 2000 people. Already affected by the long-running drought, Walgett is now suffering from a human-made disaster with residents having to truck in water after the town's bore system broke down. | In the local Gamilaroi language, Walgett means "a meeting of two rivers". Right now, the Namoi and…
(2019-01-07). Nathan Damigo, founder of white nationalist group Identity Evropa, files for bankruptcy protection. splcenter.org The founder of the white nationalist group Identity Evropa is seeking federal bankruptcy protection in what appears to be a pre-emptive move stemming from a lawsuit over "Unite the Right."
(2018-12-24). A "Massive Outlaw" zcomm.org Interview on Single Payer, Climate Devastation, Impeachment…
(2018-12-20). ANC Deputy Julio Escalona: 'The People are Angry Because They Consider that We Aren't Doing Our Job'. venezuelanalysis.com The revolutionary's criticisms came during the passing of 2019's budget, 75% of which is destined for "social protection."