(2022-10-26). 24 hours after calling for negotiations to end Ukraine war, DSA and "progressive" Democrats demand escalation. wsws.org On Monday, 30 members of the Congressional Progressive Caucus sent a letter to President Joe Biden suggesting the US negotiate with Russia to bring an end to the war in Ukraine. On Tuesday, they withdrew their letter, repudiated calls for negotiation and pledged their full support for the war.
(2022-10-26). Israeli regime's drone crashes in West Bank. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 26 (MNA) — News sources on Wednesday afternoon reported that a drone belonging to the Zionist regime crashed in Nablus city, located in West Bank.
(2022-10-26). Houthi Drones Attempted To Attack Key Port In Eastern Yemen. southfront.org 
. | On October 25, several drones of the Houthis (Ansar Allah) were reportedly spotted flying near the Mukalla port in the eastern Yemen province of Hadhramaut. | Saudi-backed forces, which controls the key port, opened fire at the drones. However, none were shot down. The Al Arabia TV and several other news sources said that the drones attempted to attack the port. However, no explosions were reported during the encounter. | The alleged attack attempt forced the Saudi-backed forces to close the Mukalla port. Work…
(2022-10-26). PSOE-Podemos, unions oversee largest growth of inequality in Spain since 2008 crash. wsws.org Since the pandemic hit in March 2020, inequality has surged due to massive bank bailouts and the NATO war in Ukraine against Russia.
(2022-10-26). President Putin's Address to the Heads of CIS Security and Intelligence Agencies. libya360.wordpress.com the CIS as a whole and its individual states have never faced such comprehensive threats before…. The President's opening remarks at a meeting with the heads of CIS security and intelligence agencies President of Russia Vladimir Putin: Mr Bortnikov, colleagues, Good afternoon. I am happy to welcome you to Moscow for a regular meeting of the Council of Heads of the CIS Security and Intelligence Agencies. First of all, I would like to say that over the past…
(2022-10-26). Syrian Forces Conclude Anti-ISIS Operation In Daraa's Jasim, Showcase Captured Weapons (Photos). southfront.org 
. | The Russian-backed Syrian security operation against ISIS cells in the town of Jasim in the western countryside of Daraa has been concluded. | The active phase of the operation came to an end on October 20. On the same day, Syrian forces began combing the town. Several hideouts of ISIS were blown up on October 22. Later on October 25, loads of weapons which were either captured from terrorists, or found at their hideouts were showcased. | The seized weapons included dozens…
(2022-10-26). China's Path to Socialist Modernization. independentmediainstitute.org The Communist Party of China (CPC) held its 20th National Congress from October 16 to October 22, 2022. Every five years, the delegates of the CPC's 96 million members meet to elect its top leaders and to set the future direction for the party. One of the main themes of the congress this year was …
(2022-10-26). Clampdown on Chip Exports Is the Most Consequential US Move Against China Yet. asia-pacificresearch.com
(2022-10-26). The long arm of the law—taking far, far too long. nationofchange.org The finale when courts convict/ Answers to the sentencing script.
(2022-10-26). The US Oligarchy Is Getting Exactly the Kind of Election It Paid For. commondreams.org Simply put, the elections are "tightening" because rightwing billionaires and giant corporations are pouring billions of dollars into advertising. And advertising works.
(2022-10-26). 'A Sobering Moment': UN Warns Planet Could See Cataclysmic 2.9 ∞C of Heating by 2100. commondreams.org "These alarming findings merit a transformative response at COP27," said the president-designate of the upcoming climate talks.
(2022-10-26). Greenpeace report: 'Most plastic is just not recyclable'. nationofchange.org The recycling myth explained.
(2022-10-26). 27 October, Brussels: Samidoun international forum on Palestinian prisoners. samidoun.net 
Thursday 27/10: International forum on solidarity with Palestinian prisoners organized by Samidoun Palestinian Prisoner Solidarity Network. Hear about how Palestinian prisoners are at the heart of resistance, the struggle of Georges Abdallah, and how people can take action to mobilize and build international solidarity with the Palestinian prisoners' movement and the struggle for the liberation …
(2022-10-26). 29 October, Vancouver: March for Return and Liberation March for Palestine. samidoun.net 
Saturday, 29 October 12 noon Gather at Commercial/Broadway Station, march to Grandview Park Vancouver Info: www.facebook.com/events/1162564018015584/ Join ILPS-Canada, Samidoun, Palestinian Youth Movement, BDS-Vancouver, and CPSHR as we march in solidarity on this International day of action for the Right of Return and Liberation! We'll be meeting at the Commercial Skytrain Station to Grandview Park. The …
(2022-10-26). How solidarity helps workers through life's struggles. nationofchange.org Labor unions are also stepping up to help workers manage stress and the threats to mental health that they encounter on and off the job.
(2022-10-26). Thursday 11/10: San Francisco Transgender Film Festival. indybay.org SFTFF returns to in-person programs for the first time in two years (Nov. 10th & Nov. 11th at the Roxie Theater, 3117 16th St., SF).
(2022-10-26). The protests in Iran are part of a long history of women's resistance. zcomm.org Source: The Conversation Photo by Phil Pasquini/Shutterstock On Sept. 16, Mahsa (Zhina) Amini, a 22-year-old Kurdish-Iranian woman, died in Tehran while in the custody of Iran's morality police. Her death set off a massive wave of demonstrations that have spread across the country. While the protests started with anger over the enforcement of the
(2022-10-26). World's Premier Marine Ecosystem at Risk. zcomm.org
(2022-10-26). Venezuelan migrants expelled after Biden expands Title 42 expulsions. greenleft.org.au The United States expelled hundreds of Venezuelans to Mexico over October 15—16, reports José Luis Granados Ceja.
(2022-10-26). Privatization Helped Make Jackson, Mississippi's Water Undrinkable. zcomm.org Mississippi is weighing the privatization of Jackson's water. But parts of that water system have already been privatized — and the results have been disastrous…
(2022-10-26). Fighting for climate action, not greenwashing. greenleft.org.au At a time when science should be guiding government policy, important climate research is under attack, reports Ben Radford.
(2022-10-26). Gay Couples in Cuba Marry Under New Law. latinorebels.com Same-sex couples are getting married in Cuba, three weeks after the island's new Family Code, which opened up everything from equal marriage to surrogate mothers, came into effect.
(2022-10-26). Protests, strikes continue in Iran despite killings, repression. greenleft.org.au Iranian teachers staged a two-day strike on October 24, as anti-government sentiment continues to grow, reports Susan Price.
(2022-10-26). Sunday 10/23: First Time Home Screening. indybay.org Roxie Theater…
(2022-10-26). Tanya Plibersek told to save Songlines, Murujuga rock art. greenleft.org.au Protesters demanded federal Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek intervene to save the Murujuga rock art from being destroyed in the Burrup Peninsula. Bill Mason reports.
(2022-10-26). Never forget: SIEV-X memorial unveiled. greenleft.org.au Hunter Asylum Seeker Advocacy organised a ceremony to mark the unveiling of a plaque commemorating the tragic sinking of SIEV-X 21 years ago. Niko Leka reports.
(2022-10-26). 'Belongs Nowhere Near the US Senate': Oz Says Local Politicians Should Play a Role in Abortion Decisions. commondreams.org "After months of trying to hide his extreme abortion position, Oz let it slip on the debate stage on Tuesday," said a spokesperson for John Fetterman's campaign.
(2022-10-26). SF Protest Against Interim D.A. Brooke Jenkins. indybay.org On Friday, Oct. 21st, "Mothers on the March" held a protest at the police building on SF's Bryant Street.
(2022-10-26). Weekly Round-up: judicial racism, Met misconduct, and a new PM. ukhumanrightsblog.com In the news: Rishi Sunak has formally been appointed the new UK prime minister, following Lizz Truss' resignation on Thursday 20 October 2022. He is the youngest prime minister for more than 200 years and the first British-Asian prime minister. A report by Baroness Casey has revealed that claims against Met Police officers of sexual …
(2022-10-26). Thursday 12/15: Film: Rebound, Screening and Director Talk. indybay.org [ONLINE] San Francisco Main Library…
(2022-10-26). Tuesday 12/6: Film screening of Uprising (directed by filmmaker Jon Avnet). indybay.org The Contemporary Jewish Museum | 736 Mission Street | San Francisco, CA 94103…
(2022-10-26). Corporate Lobbyists Persuaded Supreme Court to Throw Out Pro-Worker Ruling. zcomm.org The Supreme Court has proved, once again, eager to do corporations' bidding by attacking workers' rights this month…
(2022-10-26). Progressives Have But One Option on Election Day: Vote to Defeat the Neofascist GOP. zcomm.org Claiming that there are no significant differences between the two parties is a form of super-ideological gaslighting on automatic pilot…
(2022-10-26). In Iran, the revolution is being feminized. zcomm.org Photo by Phil Pasquini/Shutterstock Mahsa Amini, who was preparing to go to university with the goal of becoming a doctor, was taken into custody on Sept. 13 in Tehran by Iranian 'morality police'. Her crime? Wearing a hijab they deemed "inappropriate." Her 17-year-old brother, Kiarash, who was with her visiting the capital from the north
(2022-10-26). No to Whitehaven Coal's expansion plans. greenleft.org.au Move Beyond Coal, Sydney Knitting Nannas and Friends, Extinction Rebellion and others protested outside Whitehaven Coal's annual general meeting. Rigmor Berg reports.
(2022-10-26). Americans' Cartoon Vision of Authoritarianism Causes Us to Miss It. zcomm.org Authoritarianism has been interwoven into the fabric of our republic since its inception and the Republican Party is today fighting what will hopefully be a losing battle to hang onto and expand it…
(2022-10-26). Apple workers continue 24-hour strike action for a fair agreement. greenleft.org.au Apple workers struck for 24 hours, taking the next step in their unprecedented national industrial action campaign for a better agreement. Isaac Nellist reports.
(2022-10-26). United States: Detroit cops respond to mental health emergency and kill — again. greenleft.org.au The family of Porter Burks, a young Black man from Detroit, Michigan, who was shot dead by cops, is demanding justice, reports Malik Miah.
(2022-10-26). Justice for Cassius Turvey. greenleft.org.au National solidarity actions have been called by the family of Cassius Turvey, a young Noongar man who died after being set upon and beaten by youths with an iron bar. Kerry Smith reports.
(2022-10-26). Thursday 10/27: Building Solidarity and Education From The Port To The Schools & SF City Workers. indybay.org ILWU Local 10 Henry Schimdt Room | 400 North Point | San Francisco…
(2022-10-26). These Supreme Court cases could kill what remains of US democracy. zcomm.org If the conservative court upholds attempted violations of the Voting Rights Act, the US can drop pretences to justice…
(2022-10-26). Dirigenta de las Bartolinas denuncia amenazas de muerte de personas vinculadas al gobernador de Santa Cruz, Bolivia. telesurtv.net La amenaza se produce en medio de las tensiones políticas que vive Bolivia, impulsadas por el entorno del gobernador opositor Fernando Camacho, en torno a la fecha del censo.
(2022-10-26). Estudio revela que los perros son capaces de oler el estrés en las personas. cubadebate.cu Expertos del Reino Unido realizaron un estudio que les permitió detectar que los perros son capaces de oler cuando una persona está estresada, debido a los cambio en la respiración y al sudor humano, que permiten a los canes detectar este proceso fisiológico.
(2022-10-26). Dirigenta de las Bartolinas denuncia amenazas de muerte de personas vinculadas al gobernador de Santa Cruz. telesurtv.net La amenaza se produce en medio de las tensiones políticas que vive Bolivia, impulsadas por el entorno del gobernador opositor Fernando Camacho, en torno a la fecha del censo.
(2022-10-26). Reportan más de 600 muertos por inundaciones en Nigeria. telesurtv.net Se registran más de 3.219.000 personas resultaron damnificadas, 1.427.000 desplazados y 181.600 viviendas afectadas.