~~ recommended by collectivist action ~~
Tuesday, May 7, 2024
Monday, May 6, 2024
Food Waste Index Report 2024
https://www.unep.org/resources/publication/food-waste-index-report-2024
~~ recommended by emil karpo ~~
The Significance of the 2024 Election
1). “The coming crisis of 2025: What a second Trumpocracy would mean: Trump will have significantly more help in a second term”, Oct 27, 2023, Dr. Clarence Lusane, Salon, at < https://www.salon.com/2023/10/
2). “The Cataclysm of a Second Trump Term”, Mar 3, 2024, Dr. Clarence Lusane interviewed by Sam Goldman, about the consequences of a Second Trump Term, and afterwards Goldman interviewed Amanda Moore about her experience covering CPAC and being removed from the event. plus discussion of events that were taking place on the date of the podcast, Refuse Fascism, duration of audio 58:05, Lusane Interview begins at 12:30 and ends at 38:55, Moore interview begins at about 39:55 and ends at 55:30, a complete transcript is included, at < https://refusefascism.org/
3). “Trump allies prepare to infuse ‘Christian nationalism’ in second administration: Spearheading the effort is Russell Vought, president of The Center for Renewing America, part of a conservative consortium preparing for Trump’s return to power”, Feb 20, 2024, Alexander Ward & Heidi Przybyla, Politico, at < https://www.politico.com/news/
4). “Trump shares bizarre biblical video saying God made him to be America’s ‘caretaker’: Republican gives full vent to messiah complex on eve of Iowa caucuses”, Jan 15, 2024, Joe Sommerlad, The Independent, at < https://www.independent.co.uk/
5). “Christian Right Observer Weekly (Volume 14): CROW's 7 stories on the Christian Right that you need read this week”, May 4, 2024, CROW, Christian Right Observer Weekly (Volume 14), at < https://crownewsletter.
6). “Court Approves Vigilante Mass Voter Challenges Devastating Threat To 2024 Election”, for the Thom Hartmann Report, Jan 4, 2024, Greg Palast, Greg Palast.com, at < https://www.gregpalast.com/
7). “Behind the Curtain: 6% of six states: Swing states that are expected to decide the 2024 presidential election”, May 6, 2024, Mike Allen, Jim VandeHei, Axios, at < https://www.axios.com/2024/05/
8). “Can you trust 2024 election polls on Donald Trump and Joe Biden? Here's how to cut through the noise”, May 1, 2024, Karissa Waddick, USA TODAY, at < https://www.usatoday.com/
~~ recommended by dmorista ~~
Many Speak for Palestine - Boston Review
https://www.bostonreview.net/articles/many-speak-for-palestine/
~~ recommended by collectivist action ~~
Sunday, May 5, 2024
The problem with the coverage of the US campus protests | The Listening Post
https://youtu.be/t4f9ulAAdJA?si=a22frKZVLx6bLMAU
~~ recommended by collectivist action ~~
Saudi Arabia and the U.S. Want a Mutual Defense Pact – With or Without Israel
~~ recommended by emil karpo ~~
Saturday, May 4, 2024
Today Marks 54 Years Since the Kent State Shootings on May 4th, 1970
1). “Film Clip from Documentary”, Ken Burns and Lynn Novick, The Vietnam War, duration of video 3:15, at < https://www.pbs.org/kenburns/
2). “Song Ohio”, released May 14th, 19470, Performed by Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young: written by Neil Young, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JCS-g3HwXdc
~~ recommended by dmorista ~~
On its 125th anniversary, W.E.B. Du Bois’ ‘The Philadelphia Negro’ offers lasting lessons on gentrification in Philly’s historically Black neighborhoods
https://theconversation.com/
~~ recommended by emil karpo ~~
‘Military on college campuses’ a sign of ‘moral meltdown’: Cornel West | NewsNation Now
https://youtu.be/zXQQtfqoPr4?si=oloSSVC2acEzNeUy\
~~ recommended by collectivist action ~~
Friday, May 3, 2024
The Ongoing Danger of Overt Fascism in the U.S.: Paul Street's Analysis.
1). “The U.S. Bourgeois Democracy Farewell Tour: Coming Soon to a Telescreen Near You”, Feb 01, 2024, Paul Street, The Paul Street Report, at < https://paulstreet.substack.
2). “Why Wall Street is Surrendering to Trump”, Jan 26, 2024, Charlie Sykes, The Bulwark, at < https://www.thebulwark.com/p/
3). “How Far Will the Orange Fascist Go: Pretty Damn Far (with No Small Help from the Imperialist and Repressive Dems)”, May 01, 2024, Paul Street, The Paul Street Report, at < https://paulstreet.substack.
4). “F Genocide Joe: Reflections on Lie'n Biden's Televised National Address This Morning”, May 02, 2024, Paul Street, The Paul Street Report, < https://paulstreet.substack.
5). “In the Name of Humanity: We Refuse to Accept a Fascist America: Refuse Fascism Mission Statement”, July, 2021, at < https://refusefascism.org/ >.
6). The Authoritarian Playbook for 2025: How an authoritarian president will dismantle our democracy and what we can do to protect it, Jan 2024, Amanda Carpenter, Erica Newland, Genevieve Nadeau, Aisha Woodward, Deana El-Mallawany, & Justin Florence, United to Protect Democracy, at < https://www.
Vilification and Violence Hurled Against Gaza Protests Shows They Hit a Nerve
Thursday, May 2, 2024
Pro-Israel Mob Attacks Students in Violent Assault on Encampment at UCLA
~~ recommended by collectivist action ~~
The Struggle Over Reproductive Healthcare and Abortion Access Continues
1). “Abortion, Every Day (5.1.24): Arizona Senate votes to repeal 1864 ban”, May 01, 2024, Jessica Valenti, Abortion, Every Day, at < https://jessica.substack.com/
2). “The Six-Week Abortion Ban in Florida Is Only the Beginning: The history of these bans suggests they’re far from the anti-abortion movement’s endgame”, May 01, 2024, Mary Ziegler, Slate, at < https://slate.com/news-and-
3). “Florida’s Abortion Ban Should Be Our Breaking Point: The Sunshine State’s six-week abortion ban takes effect today, eliminating the final bastion of reproductive rights in the South”, May 01, 2024, Cecile Richards, Daily Beast, at < https://www.thedailybeast.com/
4). “Abortion-rights groups have never faced a state like Florida: Voters in states across the political spectrum have backed abortion rights since the fall of Roe. But Florida’s November referendum will be tougher”, May 01, 2024, Politico, at < https://www.politico.com/news/
5). “Missouri lawmakers break new ground to stop constitutional amendments — and abortion: Missouri’s proposal combines two elements states have attempted to use to make it harder for voters to pass constitutional amendments, such as one to loosen the state’s abortion restrictions”, Mar 23, 2024, Meg Cunningham, The Beacon, at < https://kcbeacon.org/stories/
6). “Missouri House sends initiative petition bill back to Senate with ‘ballot candy’ reinstated: Provisions beyond the core of the bill were removed by the Senate in a deal between Democrats and Republicans. Thursday’s House vote could cause more gridlock in the session’s final weeks”, Apr 25, 2024, Anna Spoerre, Missouri Independent, at < https://missouriindependent.
7). “Anti-abortion groups say more aggressive approach necessary to stop Missouri amendment: Missouri could be the first test of a more aggressive strategy to keep abortion off the ballot and out of the state constitution, with organizations shifting from trying to dissuade people from signing petitions to encouraging them to withdraw their name if they have signed”, May 2, 2024, Anna Spoerre, Missouri Independent, at < https://missouriindependent.
~~ recommended by dmorista ~~
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Protests at Elite and Other Universities: Shades of an Earlier Wave of Protests 56 Years Ago
1). “Erupt in Protest, Some See a Political Transformation: The pro-Palestine movement is growing and drawing on precedents from Vietnam to Black Lives Matter, suggesting that unequivocal US support for Israel may be on borrowed time”, May 1, 2024, Arun Kundnani, New Lines Magazine, at < https://newlinesmag.com/
2). “How Columbia University’s complex history with the student protest movement echoes into today”, Apr 30, 2024, DEEPTI HAJELA, Associated Press (AP), at < https://apnews.com/article/
3). “Dueling protesters clash at UCLA hours after police clear pro-Palestinian demonstration at Columbia”, May 1, 2024, JAKE OFFENHARTZ, JOSEPH B. FREDERICK, ETHAN SWOPE & STEFANIE DAZIO, Associated Press (AP), at < https://apnews.com/article/
~~ recommended by dmorista ~~
(NB NOTE - there are videos in the second two articles that will not post to Blogger, so please click on the link to the article to view the videos)
How Far Trump Would Go - Interview with Time Magazine
https://time.com/6972021/donald-trump-2024-election-interview/
~~ recommended by newestbeginning ~~
Why Joe Biden Won’t Stop Israel
https://youtu.be/HJDhnwc-YVQ?si=TPrYnYkQL4whzz8s
~~ recommended by collectivist action ~~
Tuesday, April 30, 2024
Black jockeys and the Kentucky Derby: A history of race and racism
https://www.wave3.com/2020/09/03/black-jockeys-kentucky-derby-history-race-racism/
~~ recommended by collectivist action ~~
Monday, April 29, 2024
The Extreme Right is Busy: We Have to get Busier
1). “Project 2025: The Right’s Dystopian Plan to Dismantle Civil Rights and What It Means for Women: With careful planning, conservatives today are working to make their policy priorities permanent—no matter what happens in future elections”, Feb 8, 2024, Carrie N. Baker, MS Magazine, at < https://msmagazine.com/2024/
2). “Presidential Administration Academy: Preparing Political Appointees to be Ready on Day One”, Project 2025: Presidential Transition Project, 2023, The Heritage Foundation, at < https://www.project2025.org/
3). “The Far Right’s Campaign to Explode the Population: Behind the scenes at the first Natal Conference, where a motley alliance is throwing out the idea of winning converts to their cause and trying to make their own instead”, Apr 28, 2024, Gaby Del Valle, Politico, at < https://www.politico.com/news/
4). “Stunning police brutality will ignite a student anti-war movement in America: There is some truth to the popular protest slogan: ‘They tried to bury us, but they didn’t know we were seeds’ ”, Apr 29, 2024, Joan Donovan, The Guardian, at < https://www.theguardian.com/
~~ recommended by dmorista ~~
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