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Published on The Bullet, Socialist Project’s E-Bulletin No. 1293, by Kyla Sankey, Aug 16, 2016.

When the ‘pink tide’ of left-leaning governments first rose to power on the back of anti-neoliberal protests across Latin America in the late 1990s and early 2000s, the initial reaction from the Left was euphoric. Striving to move beyond the “there is no alternative” mantra, many pinned their hopes on what seemed to be a new wave of actually existing alternatives to neoliberalism. Continuer la lecture de « What Happened to the Pink Tide? »

Published on Truthout, by James Anderson, Aug 16, 2016;

… A Statewide Nightmare of Housing Deprivation:

The most recent murders and beatings are just the latest in a long history of various forms of violence against homeless people in San Diego and throughout California, a state with the dubious distinction of leading the nation in housing deprivation.   Continuer la lecture de « California's War on the Homeless: From Streetside Attacks to Policies of Dehumanization »

Published on ZNet (first on Asian Age), by Vananda Shiva, Aug 15, 2016.

The only way to counter globalisation just a plot of land in some central place, keep it covered in grass, let there be a single tree, even a wild tree.” This is how dear friend and eminent writer Mahasweta Devi, who passed away on July 28, at the age of 90, quietly laid out her imagination for freedom in our times of corporate globalisation in one of her last talks.   Continuer la lecture de « Free people from dictatorship of the 0.01% »

Published on New Eastern Outlook NEO, by Konrad Stachnio, Aug 14, 2016.

Regarding the situation in Ukraine and Donbas, I talked to a war correspondent now residing in Donbas that prefered to remain anonimous:

Is Kiev currently preparing an offensive on Donbas? Continuer la lecture de « Will Ukraine Take Donbass by the Force of Arms? »

… resisting the Herakles Farms’ Palm Oil Projects – Published on Farmlandgrab.org, Aug 9, 2016.

The Herakles Farms palm oil project has been involved in the unlawful taking of land from local communities. The project is also destroying forested areas, illegally laundering timber, and threatens Korup National Park, a high conservation area. Korup Park is home to chimpanzees, forest elephants, gorillas, and other endangered wildlife. Local communities are fighting for survival and for their land and forests.   Continuer la lecture de « Cameroon/Herakles Farms: an appeal for assistance from Cameroonian communities … »

Published on Axis of Logic, by James Petras, Aug 10, 2016.

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… The Anti-Trump Coup: … // Continuer la lecture de « Turkey: Obama versus Trump, Putin and Erdogan, can Coups defeat elected Governments? »

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Spoken in english, subtitled in german: Three reasons why Germany will go down … drei Gründe, warum Deutschland untergehen wird – US-Think-Tank-Chief, 10.18 min, uploaded by Anonymous, July 1, 2016 … George Friedman from Stratfor – during Chicago Council on Global Affairs 2016 – on US’ goal to prevent any cooperation between Germany and Russia … Website: Anonymous News.de.

Published on Stronger Unions.org, by Owen Tudor, July 25, 2016.

… Over the past decade or so, Chinese workers’ wages in the industrial heart of the country on the south and east coast, including the Special Economic Zones, have risen substantially. Maybe not to western levels, but way higher than their parents ever earned. Continuer la lecture de « Chinese sweatshops – they were the future, once »

Published on ZNet, by Danica Jorden, Aug 9, 2016.

One day before the start of this year’s edition of the World Social Forum (WSF 2016), to be held in Montreal from 9 – 14 August 2016, civil society representatives from several African nations have announced their intention to boycott the proceedings, due to the overwhelming number of visa denials for members of their delegations. Reports are coming in that participants from Latin America, Asia and the Middle East have been denied visas to travel to the international gathering as well.   Continuer la lecture de « World Social Forum in Montreal: another world is once again being constructed without Africa »

Published on Institute for New Economic Thinking, by Lynn Parramore, Aug 8, 2016.

… Outrage over how big money influences American politics has been boiling over this political season, energizing the campaigns of GOP nominee Donald Trump and former Democratic candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders alike. Citizens have long suspected that “We the People” increasingly means “We the Rich” at election time.   Continuer la lecture de « Stark New Evidence on How Money Shapes America’s Elections »

The Change We Made – Platform and Politics, on LobeLog foreign policy, by James J. Zogby, Aug 6, 2016;

The sham rebrand of al-Qaeda’s Nusra Front, on Middle East Eye MEE, by Gareth Porter, Aug 5, 2016;   Continuer la lecture de « a bunch of concerns – actual or not »

… Shimon Peres to RT – Video published on RT, 35.21 min, Aug 6, 2016.

President Putin is no enemy to Europe and can work successfully with the US on solving the Syrian crisis, the former Israeli PM Shimon Peres told RT. He also shared his vision concerning the Middle East peace process and fighting extremism in Europe.   Continuer la lecture de « Putin wants Russia to be part of Europe, not its enemy »

Published on Collective Evolution CE, by Arjun Walia, Aug 3, 2016.

Shambhala is round but depicted as an eight-petalled lotus blossom, which is a symbol of the heart Chakra (represented in the picture above).   Continuer la lecture de « A description of 'Hollow Earth' according to ancient Tibetan Buddhism »

Published on Dissident Voice, by Survival International.org, August 4, 2016.

On the eve of the Olympics, a tribe in Brazil has made a powerful statement to the ranchers who are destroying their land and subjecting them to genocidal violence and racism. Continuer la lecture de « Olympics: Tribe Facing “Genocide” Defies Ranchers after Baby’s Death »

Published on ZNet (first on The Movement For Black Lives), by Various Contributors, Aug 4, 2016.

Black humanity and dignity requires Black political will and power. Despite constant exploitation and perpetual oppression, Black people have bravely and brilliantly been the driving force pushing the U.S. towards the ideals it articulates but has never achieved. In recent years we have taken to the streets, launched massive campaigns, and impacted elections, but our elected leaders have failed to address the legitimate demands of our Movement. We can no longer wait.   Continuer la lecture de « US: Policy Demands for Black Power, Freedom and Justice »