(2019-05-07). Embassy Protection Collective: We're Still Here and We're Staying. globalresearch.ca The Embassy Protection Collective formed on April 10, the day after the Trump administration manipulated the Organization of American States (OAS) to change the rules so they could recognize their puppet, Juan Guaido, as president of Venezuela. The OAS …
(2019-05-07). Pence to Reward Venezuelan Coup Participants with Carrots. telesurenglish.net U.S. Vice President Mike Pence is set on Tuesday to offer new incentives to Venezuela's military in an attempt to convince the them to turn against the legitimate President Nicolas Maduro. This move by Pence comes just a week after the failed coup by Venezuelan opposition leader and self-proclaimed "interim president" Juan Guaido. | RELATED: | US Gloats Own Actions to Economically Ruin Venezuela | According to Reuters, Pence is offering a "humanitarian aid" package to Venezuela, which i…
(2019-05-07). Number of US tourists to Cuba almost DOUBLES amid Trump's sanctions & threats. rt.com 
Despite the Trump administration's pressure on Cuba and threats to impose a "full and complete embargo", US tourists have been flocking to the country in record numbers, according to data provided by Cuban authorities.
(2019-05-07). FRSO Venezuela delegation meets with trade union leader. fightbacknews.org Caracas, Venezuela – The delegation from Freedom Road Socialist Organization (FRSO) met with Jacobo Torres, May 6, the international relations coordinator for the Central of Bolivarian Socialist Workers (CBST) and a member of the international relations commission of the United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV). He also is a delegate for the working class in the Constituent National Assembly (ANC). | They met Torres at one of the work stations of Corpoelec, the state-run electricity company that provides power to the entire country. In March, far-right terrorists, with the support of the United States, attacked…
(2019-05-07). Video: Turkey-led Forces Suffer Casualties in Failed Attack on Kurdish YPG Positions. globalresearch.ca The Idlib de-escalation zone and the northern part of Aleppo province are now two main sources of instability in Syria. | On May 4, the pro-Turkish National Syrian Army (NSA), backed by Turkish special forces, launched a surprise attack on positions …
(2019-05-07). Pompeo Claims US Aggression Against Venezuela Would be Lawful. globalresearch.ca According to Pompeo, US presidents have constitutional authority under Article II to preemptively attack other nations. | The article states the following: "The President shall be commander in chief of the Army and Navy of the United States…" | Nothing in the …
(2019-05-07). Video: The Occupation of the American Mind. The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict. globalresearch.ca This video was originally published in May 2018. | Over the past few years, Israel's ongoing military occupation of Palestinian territory and repeated invasions of the Gaza strip have triggered a fierce backlash against Israeli policies virtually everywhere in the world …
(2019-05-07). Documents Expose How Hollywood Promotes War on Behalf of the Pentagon, CIA and NSA. globalresearch.ca Featured image: Plato's Cave reimagined for the Hollywood era‚Ää (Photo by: Derek Swansonn) |
(2019-05-07). Italy, the Aircraft Carrier on the War Front. globalresearch.ca The Following text is Section 11 of | The 70 Years of NATO: From War to War, : | by the Italian Committee No War No NATO | * | Documentation presented at the International Conference on the 70th Anniversary of NATO, Florence, April 7, …
(2019-05-07). Bolton's Vague Press Release Lays Foundation for Military Attack Against Iran. globalresearch.ca According to Bolton's statement, an attack launched by a "proxy" of Iran on not just assets but "interests" of the U.S. in the region or "interests" of a U.S. ally in the region, would now be sufficient to trigger a …
(2019-05-07). Venezuela Is Not Alone — No Esta Sola. globalresearch.ca United States activists stand with President Maduro and the people of Venezuela in resistance to Washington's attempts at regime change. Departing Venezuelan diplomats, ordered out of the country on April 15th by the Trump administration, gave the keys to its …
(2019-05-07). Psyops 101: How Big Oil Infiltrates Public Discourse to Manipulate & Deceive. indybay.org This article is based on an Earth Day presentation that I made at the Events Center at Chabot College on April 25 at the invitation of physics professor Nick Alexander. | Photo of Extinction Rebellion protest banner en route from the State Capitol in Sacramento to the Western States Petroleum Association Office on April 22 by Dan Bacher.
(2019-05-07). Behind the U.S. Labeling of Iran's Revolutionary Guards a Terrorist Organization. counterpunch.org 
It can be readily demonstrated that the proffered U.S. justifications for labeling Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps a terrorist organization are no more than harebrained excuses designed to put further pressure on the Iranian people in pursuit of its long-standing policy of regime change from within. Indeed, it can reasonably be argued that, in light of More
(2019-05-07). One Million Species Face Extinction, UN Report Finds. therealnews.com 
Industrial agriculture and the climate crisis are responsible for this ecological collapse, but it's not too late for transformative change, says Scott Edwards of Food and Water Watch…
(2019-05-07). Vote Socialist Equality Party! No to War and Austerity! For Socialism and Internationalism! wsws.org The Socialist Equality Party has placed at the very centre of its election campaign the demand that the Australia government immediately repatriate publisher and journalist, Julian Assange and courageous whistleblower, Chelsea Manning…
(2019-05-07). Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren and the Wealth Tax. indybay.org Warren's proposal earmarks a 2% tax on wealth between $50 million and a billion dollars and a 3% tax on wealth over a billion. Between 1930 and 1980, the top incomes were taxed at 81% and top inherited wealth at 74% Obviously, this did not destroy American capitalism. On the contrary, it was more egalitarian and productive. Young Americans sympathize with socialism.
(2019-05-07). Chicago now has a monument to a Holocaust accomplice, so where is the anti-Semitism outrage? rt.com 
A new war memorial in Chicago honors a Lithuanian anti-Soviet fighter, who is also credibly accused of playing a part in the Nazis' extermination of Jews in the Baltic state. It was hardly noticed by US anti-Semitism watchdogs.
(2019-05-07). The People's Dispensary Fresno Cannabis Town Hall. indybay.org The Cannabis Town Hall was held at the First Congregational Church in Fresno on May 6, offering perspectives on jobs in the marijuana business, especially for people of color whose communities bore the brunt of the Drug War and who have trouble finding a living wage.
(2019-05-07). Washington's hybrid war on Venezuela — a very 21st-century attempt at regime change. mronline.org Rather than carry out conventional war, over recent months U.S. officials have sought to promote internal divisions, sabotage, and economic collapse within Venezuela. Here's the full story of Washington's hybrid war on the country. | Source
(2019-05-07). US threatens Iran with war. wsws.org The reckless and criminal character of Washington's actions cannot be exaggerated. A US attack on Iran threatens to ignite a Mideast-wide war and rapidly draw in the other imperialist and great powers.
(2019-05-07). White House Accuses Iran of Planning to Attack US Troops in Iraq. theantimedia.com (ANTIWAR.COM) — A US buildup of military forces in the Middle East and threats to use force against Iran are now being justified by US officials who claim to have "clear indications" that Iran was plotting to attack US forces in Iraq according to some reports. Exactly what these "clear indications" actually were is unclear. Israeli media, …
(2019-05-07). Democrats line up behind Trump's war on immigrants. wsws.org With death and misery mounting along the southern US border,the Democratic party is signaling its support for further repression.
(2019-05-07). Should I Feel Guilty That Joe Biden Speaks to Me? counterpunch.org Former Vice-President Joe Biden has several clouds hanging over his candidacy, if not skeletons coming out of the closet. He's 76 years old. If elected president, he would be the oldest elected president in U.S. history. He's touchy-feely with women, many of whom have complained about how he made them feel uncomfortable. He can't apologize More
(2019-05-07). On May Day 2019 OEA Pres Keith Brown On Stadium, Port, ILWU & Public Education. indybay.org Oakland Education Association president Keith Brown talked about the role of the proposed A's stadium on Howard Terminal in the Port of Oakland and the ILWU and the need for more funding for education.
(2019-05-07). The Furor Over the Cambridge Slave Trade Inquiry Proves Why It is Needed. counterpunch.org 
The outrage expressed by various establishment figures and institutions at the decision by Cambridge University to hold a two-year inquiry into its historic links to the slave trade demonstrates the continuing sensitivity and relevance of the topic. Critics of the inquiry claim that such focus on slavery is simply bowing to a trend, the suggestion More
(2019-05-07). Antisemitism and Relating to Others: Why Tolerance Isn't Enough. counterpunch.org 
Although the focus of this essay is on Jewish experiences and Jewish responses, other religious and secular readers concerned about responding to so much hatred, bigotry, racism, sexism, and other forms of oppression, exploitation, and injustice today can easily transform my wordings into their own contextualized terms. Most of our responses to hatred, bigotry, antisemitism More
(2019-05-07). Getting It Right on Immigration. counterpunch.org As the 2020 presidential campaign intensifies in the coming weeks and months, we'll see candidates and pundits airing a wide variety of proposals on immigration policy. We'll get recommendations on border security, asylum, detention, the status of the Dreamers, the status of the 11 million people living in the U.S. without documentation, and the role More
(2019-05-07). It's Globalization, Stupid! counterpunch.org The coming presidential election is not about Trump. It's about the nation state vs globalization. If the democrats don't get that; they will surely loose no matter who becomes their eventual candidate. The recent rise of populist leaders and their nationalist agendas are surely the inevitable political reaction to the Neoliberalism of the last thirty More
(2019-05-07). Step Right Up to the Quadrennial Extravaganza! counterpunch.org 
STEP Right Up! Step Right Up! It's Uncle Sam's Authoritarian Carnival, Featuring the Amazing American Quadrennial Electoral Extravaganza, the Greatest Show in the World! Narrow Spectrum Big Money Corporate Parties and Candidates! Malevolent Narcissists and Wall Street Sell-Outs Masquerading as Champions of the Middle and Working Classes! Elitism Masquerading as Populism! Plutocratic Puppet Shows! Dazzling More
(2019-05-07). How US and Foreign Intel Agencies Interfered in a US Election. consortiumnews.com The evidence is plain—there was a broad, coordinated effort by the Obama Administration, with the help of foreign governments, to target Donald Trump and paint him as a Russian stooge, writes Larry Johnson By Larry C. Johnson Sic Semper Tyrannis … Read more →
(2019-05-07). Venezuela Celebrates May Day 2019. indybay.org The May Day 2019 march inspires dreams of a socialist U.S.A. See www.youtube.com/watch?v=HEIubp9KpCo or | venezuelanalysis.com/video/14466e…
(2019-05-07). Mayham Plagues Libyan Capital as Death Toll Rises to 432: WHO. telesurenglish.net A total of 432 people have been killed and 2,069 others injured in the fighting between the UN-backed Government of National Accord and the Benghazi-based Libyan National Army, the World Health Organization (WHO) said Monday. | RELATED: | Libya Intercepts Migrants as Fighting in Tripoli Slows | "Since the armed conflict in Tripoli, Libya began, 432 people have died, 2,069 people have been wounded, and more than 50,000 have had to flee their homes," WHO tweeted. "Every day of violence…
(2019-05-07). In wake of Venezuela coup fiasco, US military threats mount. wsws.org Both Secretary of State Pompeo and US puppet Juan Guaidó say that "military options" are under consideration.
(2019-05-07). In wake of Venezuela coup fiasco, US military threats mount. wsws.org Both Secretary of State Pompeo and US puppet Juan Guaidó say that "military options" are under consideration.
(2019-05-07). Defending the Venezuelan embassy in Washington DC. fightbacknews.org Washington, DC – On May 4, over 100 people came out to support the Embassy Protection Collective that has been inside the Venezuelan embassy, defending it for the past several weeks. | The day also featured a crowd of between 100 and 150 opposition goons. Their numbers grew for a few hours during their opposition-organized outdoor concert. These are people who make no secret of their desire for their own country to be the target of a U.S. invasion. | Inside the embassy, the protectors have ranged in numbers from between 20 and 50 people over the course of the past two weeks. They are living there with the support…
(2019-05-07). Rhode Island: Eco-Allied Convergence or Divided by Trumpism? counterpunch.org 
When Gina Raimondo became Governor of Rhode Island in 2015, she formulated two major construction projects (ergo by default supported by the Building and Trades unions, a major political force within the Democratic Party she hails from) that could not have been more perfectly located. By proposing the construction of a fracked natural gas power More
(2019-05-06). CNN Falsely Claims Venezuela's Guaido Was Elected President in January. theantimedia.com (ANTIWAR.COM) — Continuing to try to advance the US narrative that Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido is the "duly elected" president, CNN went to the trouble on Sunday afternoon of inventing an entire election to base this around. In the CNN report, they declared "pressure is mounting on Maduro to step down, following elections in January in which …
(2019-05-06). Venezuela's Guaido 'Considering' Asking US to Invade. theantimedia.com (ANTIWAR.COM) — Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido has confirmed that he is considering asking the United States to invade Venezuela to install him in power. He says this is one of several options under consideration now. Guaido is keen to see Maduro forcibly removed from power so he can replace him, and after last week's failed US-backed …
(2019-05-06). Fake news: CNN falsely claims US-appointed Venezuelan coup leader Guaidó was 'elected'. thegrayzone.com Six CNN journalists produced an article falsely claiming US-appointed Venezuelan coup leader Juan Guaidó was elected, before quietly issuing a…
(2019-05-06). Guaido's Bluff: Coup Leader Admits Little Military Support. telesurenglish.net Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido told the Washington Post last Saturday that his coup was meant to stir a military uprising to overthrow the government of legitimate President Nicolás Maduro. | RELATED: | Where Is Guaido? Coup Leader Doesn't Show Up To Own Protest | Guaido admitted to the Washington Post that he made many errors during the coup attempt, including his failure to win over the armed forces of the Bolivarian Republic. | During the exclusive interview, Guaido s…
(2019-05-06). Fake news alert: CNN says Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido 'won election in January'. rt.com 
CNN took the concept of "fake news" to a whole new level with a recent report on Venezuela, in which it claimed that citizens "chose" coup leader Juan Guaido over current president Nicolas Maduro in January "elections."
(2019-05-06). Brazilian VP Opposes Any Military Intervention In Venezuela. telesurenglish.net Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido's attempt to oust Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro was not the best decision and likely premature, Brazil's Vice President Hamilton Mourao told reporters last Thursday. | RELATED: | Bolsonaro Cancels US Trip After New York Venues Refuse To Host Gala Dinner Honoring Him | The Brazilian Vice President, who himself is a retired army general, stated during a radio interview that Guaido's coup attempt was a bad i…
(2019-05-06). US Carrier Strike Group Sent to Middle East in "Clear and Unmistakable Message" to Iran. theantimedia.com (ZH) — After weeks of heated rhetoric and the exchange of threats related to US oil export sanctions on Iran, and with both sides eyeing the enforcement of its rights over the vital Strait of Hormuz in the Persian Gulf, the White House has just announced what will be looked on by Tehran as a major and …
(2019-05-06). Defiant Turkey Vows to Not Bow to US Sanctions Over S-400 Deal. telesurenglish.net Turkey will never bow to U.S. sanctions over its agreement to purchase Russian S-400 surface-to-air missile defense systems, Vice President Fuat Oktay said on Sunday regarding a deal that has strained ties between the NATO allies. | RELATED: | UAE Spy Suspect Committed Suicide in Istanbul Prison: Turkey | The U.S. fears over the Russian-Turkish deal has to do with its Lockheed Martin F-35 fighter jets, which are not compatible with the S-400 system. It has warned of possible U.S.
(2019-05-06). The Atlantic Illustrates Everything That's Wrong With Media Coverage of Venezuela Sanctions. fair.org 
by Joshua Cho The Atlantic ( 4/17/19) wonders "whether slow suffocation will prove a match for the myriad international actors that have shored up support for Maduro." | "Trump's Venezuela Policy: Slow Suffocation," an Atlantic report ( 4/17/19) by Uri Friedman and Kathy Gilsinan, passed up a rich opportunity to expose the humanitarian pretexts for economic interv…
(2019-05-06). Ban Russians from US, sanction sports teams & target Putin, says ex-NATO commander. rt.com 
The US is too "weak" on Russia in the wake of Mueller's report, a TIME article by former NATO commander James Stavridis claims, suggesting Washington go beyond sanctions to target Russian civilians, even President Putin himself. |
(2019-05-06). Climate Crisis Forces Us to Ask: To What Do We Devote Ourselves? truthout.org "The universe says | loss demands birth | and the two | are lovers." | —Deena MetzgerDuring the times when I'm being as emotionally honest with myself as I'm capable — when I truly ponder the idea that this industrialized version of our species may well have already baked enough warming into Earth's life-supporting biosphere that all of us may very well be on the way out — I feel at a total loss as to what to do. | From that point of numbness, my life force begins to ask, "What next, then?" Cycling through this process for years since I've been reporting on the climate crisis, and most intens…
(2019-05-06). Testigo en Venezuela: 400,000 trabajadores se reúnen para el Primero de Mayo en Caracas. fightbacknews.org Caracas, Venezuela — En el primero de mayo, día del trabajador, en el centro de la ciudad, 400,000 trabajadores acudieron a las calles por dos razones: para honrar su día, el Día Internacional de los Trabajadores; y para celebrar la derrota del intento de golpe de Estado contra su presidente electo Nicolás Maduro. | La energía fue increíble en lo que solo se puede describir como una manifestación de victoria, ya que la clase trabajadora ha derrotado todos los ataques infligidos contra ella por el imperialismo en los últimos 20 años. Los trabajadores marcharon en sus uniformes de trabajo, detrás de las bande…
(2019-05-06). Are We Witnessing the End of the United Kingdom as an Independent Nation State? globalresearch.ca Ever since 'the wrong result' occurred at the referendum launched by then Prime Minister David Cameron, a fiasco of unprecedented proportions has been taking place in British politics. It is a depressing and, owing to the pathos, a tragi-comical …
(2019-05-06). Nationalism Blinds Québecers to Oppression at Home and Abroad. globalresearch.ca To protect its culture Québec has decided veiled women shouldn't be allowed to teach. But the crucifix adorning the National Assembly can stay, as well as a large cross atop the highest point in Montréal, not to mention the streets …