~~ recommended by newestbeginning ~~
If the workers of the world want to win, all they have to do is recognize their own solidarity. They have nothing to do but fold their arms and the world will stop. The workers are more powerful with their hands in their pockets than all the property of the capitalists. --Joe Ettor (IWW labor organizer) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IASdERt3-m0
Friday, February 28, 2025
Give the drummer some! Remembering Tony Williams ~~ Music Friday for Class Strugglers
~~ recommended by newestbeginning ~~
Yes, Ukraine Started the War
https://scheerpost.com/2025/02/25/yes-ukraine-started-the-war/
~~ recommended by collectivist action ~~
Thursday, February 27, 2025
Stay in the Fascist U.S. or Flee??
1). “Americans Are Heading for the Exits: Go ahead and roll your eyes at those who want to emigrate amid Trump’s second term, but it’s a worrying trend”, Feb 20, 2025, Alaric DeArment, The New Republic, at < https://newrepublic.com/
2). “Stay and Resist, or Go into Exile? The dilemma of whether (and when) to leave the country when autocracy arrives”, Jan 03, 2025, Ruth Ben-Ghiat, Lucid, at < https://lucid.substack.com/p/
3). “Americans LEAVING THE COUNTRY under Trump in RECORD NUMBERS”, Feb 26, 2025, David Pakman, David Pakman Show, duration of video 6:43, at < https://www.youtube.com/watch?
4). “ 'I want to take care of me': Why more American women are moving abroad for a better life”, Nov 6, 2024, Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, at < https://www.usatoday.com/
~~ recommended by dmorista ~~
Collectivist Action's Notes on Indigenous History - Part 2 and AIM occupation of Wounded Knee begins | February 27, 1973 | HISTORY
NOTES ON INDIGENOUS HISTORY
Part 2
Compiled By Collectivist Action
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
The Fascist Takeover of the U.S. Continues Apace
1). “Top Military Fired by Trump, While Stripping Away First Amendment Rights, Prof. David Cay Johnston”, Feb 25, 2025, Mark Thompson interivews Prof. David Cay Johnston, The Mark Thompson Show, duration of video 41:13, at < https://www.youtube.com/watch?
2). “Ominous Move to Strip Americans of First Amendment Rights (Trump Dictator Watch)”, Feb 25, 2025, David Cay Johnston, DC Report, at < https://www.dcreport.org/2025/
3). “Kentucky Considers Charging Abortion Patients As Murderers”, Feb 25, 2025, Jessica Valenti, Abortion, Every Day, at < https://jessica.substack.com/
4). “Beyond abortion: A timeline of reproductive health care and the true impact on women and society: This is not just about personal choice; it is about national and economic stability and the future of public health”, Feb 20, 2025, Allison Carmen, Salon, at < https://www.salon.com/2025/02/
~~ recommended by dmorista ~~
Staffers Resign En Masse From DOGE, Refusing to Help Musk “Dismantle” Services
~~ recommended by collectivist action ~~
Tuesday, February 25, 2025
Montana is the first Red State in which Forced-Pregnancy / Forced-Birth Operatives have Introduced a Prospective State Law to Criminalize Travel by Adult Women to seek Abortion Services.
“Montana Bill Would Charge Women for 'Trafficking' Their Own Fetus: The legislation, House Bill 609, is the first of its kind in the country”, Feb 24, 2025, Jessica Valenti, Abortion, Every Day, at < https://jessica.substack.com/
~~ recommended by dmorista ~~
CPAC 2025: A festival of fascist reaction Jacob Crosse
https://www.wsws.org/en/articles/2025/02/22/lays-f22.html
~~ recommended by collectivist action ~~
Monday, February 24, 2025
Empathy and Cruelty in Trump/Musk's AmeriKKKa
and
Jon Pavlovich asks if America is becoming a post empathy nation where we are losing our capacity to put ourselves into other people's shoes and where cruelty is celebrated by so many of our fellow human beings.
The second article describes the way Republicans plan to remove access to healthcare for the most vulnerable so they can give tax cuts to the already wealthy so the likes of Musk and Betsy DeVos can buy bigger yachts. Cruelly punishing the poor for their poverty seems to be the intention.
~~ recommended by newestbeginning ~~
Sunday, February 23, 2025
The New York Slave Revolt of 1712
https://youtu.be/vt5MLnsjPvE?si=okSoh0RVWm042xf_
and
https://youtu.be/38BjeqTBgCk?si=_tKB9b8OP8VbQKmq
~~ recommended by collectivist action ~~
Saturday, February 22, 2025
Censorship, Book Banning and Christian Nationalism
~~ recommended by newestbeginning ~~
and
~~ recommended by emil karpo ~~
Friday, February 21, 2025
Malcolm X Assassinated 60 Years Ago
http://youtu.be/C7IJ7npTYrU/si=1u3JV3BcikInr6O4
~~ recommended by collectivist action ~~
Thursday, February 20, 2025
Why Leftists Should Embrace Our Proud History, from Thomas Paine to the New Deal
https://www.clinicpbm.com/products/equine-red-light-therapy-leg-back-neck-wrap---size-m-battery-powered-/sku=18064908213226203019001235&utm_source=google&utm_medium=shopline-feed&gad_source=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIt_KJzq_LiwMVkFJ_AB0m1BUNEAQYAiABEgJBlfD_BwE
~~ recommended by calgacus ~~
NOTES ON INDIGENOUS AMERICAN HISTORY Part 1 ~~ by Collectivist Action , and Release of Leonard Peltier!
NOTES Notes on Indigenous American History ~~ compiled by collectivist action
https://youtu.be/PF__STmW6Tk?si=VXRxo67Nxy6zfxHe
(sorry about the weird formatting - I have worked over this as much as possible and hope that it doesn't detract too much from CA's fine work, NB)
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
“Why Gold Prices Should Rise—But Don’t”,
“Why Gold Prices Should Rise—But Don’t”, Feb 14, 2025, Michael Hudson and Ben Norton, Michael Hudson.com, there is a complete written transcript and an embedded youtube video of the discussion, duration of video is 108:24, at < https://michael-hudson.com/ >.
~~ recommended by dmorista ~~
Tuesday, February 18, 2025
Nationwide Economic Blackout on February 28
https://portside.org/2025-02-15/nationwide-economic-blackout-february-28
~~ recommended by collectivist action ~~
Monday, February 17, 2025
Trump’s Threats Expose Canada’s Utter Dependency on the US
https://portside.org/2025-02-15/trumps-threats-expose-canadas-utter-dependency-us
~~ recommended by collectivist action ~~
Saturday, February 15, 2025
Friday, February 14, 2025
Potential Trump Real Estate Swindle & Hustle in the Middle East: It Appears Unlikely to Ever be Realized.
1). “Trump Plan for Gaza 'Worse Than Ethnic Cleansing,' Says UN Human Rights Expert: Unlawful deportation or transfer of a population constitutes both a war crime and a crime against humanity” Feb 9, 2025, Marjorie Cohn, Truthout, at < https://truthout.org/articles/
2). “The Drama, Delusion, and Dangers of Trump’s Gaza Plan”, Feb 6, 2025, Rami G. Khouri, The Arab Center Washington DC, at < https://arabcenterdc.org/
3). “Israel/ OPT: President Trump’s claim that US will take over Gaza and forcibly deport Palestinians appalling and unlawful”, Feb 5, 2025, Anon, Amnesty International, at
4). “For Jordan, Trump’s Latest Pronouncements Threaten an Existential Disaster”, Feb 7, 2025, Curtis Ryan, The Arab Center Washington DC, at
5). “Gaza Is Not for Sale — No Matter What Trump Says: Trump’s absurd plan to annex Gaza will never be tolerated by Palestinians”, Michel Moushabeck, Feb 6, 2025, Truthout, at < https://truthout.org/articles/
6). “ 'We're Rolling Out Nakba 2023,' Israeli Minister Says on Northern Gaza Strip Evacuation: Likud Minister Avi Dichter says that 'war is impossible to wage when there are masses between the tanks and the soldiers.' While Netanyahu does not support resettling the Gaza Strip, he says will not give up security control over it 'under any circumstances' ”, Nov 12, 2023, Michael Hauser Tov, Haaretz, at < https://www.haaretz.com/
~~ recommended by dmorista ~~
Beth Hart ~~ Music Friday for Class Strugglers
~~ recommended by emil karpo ~~
Emil challenges everyone to post examples of bad ass female blues singers. How about it guys?
Thursday, February 13, 2025
Nazism in American History
https://youtu.be/Cbp_nXMLonw/si=uU913hCPItHOg9V-
and
https://www.youtube.com/watch/v=05LaTuuKPlI
and
https://youtu.be/NC1MNGFHR58/si=QvSB6sfak7WDKqV1
~~ recommended by collectivist action ~~
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Trump’s Goal of Burying History Won’t Work If Teachers Refuse to Stop Teaching
~~ recommended by collectivist action ~~
A Trumpian Fascistic Coup is Underway—Stop It Before the Terror Starts Ralph Nader
https://www.counterpunch.org/author/ralph-nader/
~~ recommended by dreamjoehill2 ~~
Tuesday, February 11, 2025
The ABA Supports the Rule of Law
https://asharangappa.substack.com/p/statement-from-the-american-bar-association
~~ recommended by newestbeginning ~~
The American Inquisition Cometh Kary Love
https://www.counterpunch.org/2025/02/10/the-american-inquisition-cometh/
~~ recommended by dreamjoehill2 ~~
Monday, February 10, 2025
DILBERT IS NOT A STRONGMAN - BUT HE IS DANGEROUS
https://tcinla757.substack.com/p/dilbert-is-not-a-strongman-but-he
~~ recommended by newestbeginning ~~
Trump Wants to Stick the U.S. People with the Costs of Cleaning up and Developing Gaza: While the Israelis Avoid any Expense and his Rotten Family Makes a Fortune in the Process
“Trump plans to 'take over' Gaza, expel Palestinians & build real estate his family could profit from”, Feb 7, 2025, Ben Norton, Geopolitical Economy Report, duration of video 22:41, at < https://www.youtube.com/watch?
~~ recommended by dmorista ~~
Sunday, February 9, 2025
T he Attacks on Abortion Rights Continue and Become Even More Vicious
1). “Idaho Becomes Sixth State to Consider Murder Charges for Abortion Patients”, Feb 7, 2025, Jessica Valenti, Abortion, Evey Day, at < https://jessica.substack.com/
2). “Idaho GOP lawmaker wants women charged with murder for seeking abortions, end to exceptions”, Feb 5, 2023, Updated Feb 07, 2025, Ian Max Stevenson, Idaho Statesman, at < https://www.idahostatesman.
3). “South Carolina Bill Would Ban Contraception & Pro-Choice Websites”, Feb 6, 2025, Jessica Valenti, Abortion, Evey Day, at < https://jessica.substack.com/
4). “When Your Home State Also Becomes Your Abuser: The leading cause of death for pregnant women is homicide, most often by an abusive partner with a gun. And Texas is forcing victims to stay pregnant, while making it easier for abusers to get guns”, Mar 1, 2024, Updated Mar 5, 2024, Alanna Vagianos, HuffPost, at < https://www.huffpost.com/
5). “Texas Man Who Murdered Ex-Girlfriend Over Abortion Sentenced to Life in Prison: In May 2023, Harold Thompson killed his partner, Gabriela Gonzalez, for having an abortion. Pregnancy is the most dangerous time for people experiencing domestic violence”, Feb 6, 2025, Kylie Cheung, Jezebel, at < https://www.jezebel.com/texas-
6). “If You’re Pregnant, Here’s What You Should Know About the Medical Procedures That Could Save Your Life: Women experiencing pregnancy loss in states with abortion bans told us they wished they had known what to expect and how to advocate for themselves. We created this guide for anyone who finds themselves in the same position”, Dec. 19, 2024,Kavitha Surana & Lizzie Presser, ProPublica, at < https://www.propublica.org/
~~ recommended by dmorista ~~
Saturday, February 8, 2025
The Death of DEI | Black Agenda Report
http://www.blackagendareport.com/death-dei
~~ recommended by collectivist action ~~
Friday, February 7, 2025
Unelected Fascist Oligarch, Elon Musk, Given Unfettered Access to Records and Files of the Treasury and Medicare / Medicaid
1). “Could Elon Musk Be Paying Your Social Security Check? Musk now has access to the US Treasury payment system, which handles Social Security checks. Will your check be on time? Will your data be safe?”, Feb 5, 2025, Maurie Backman, Kiplinger, at < https://www.kiplinger.com/
2). “What You Need to Know About Elon Musk's Access to Medicare: Officials at Musk-led DOGE were given access to the inner workings of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), an agency with a $2 trillion budget”, Feb 6, 2025, Kathryn Pomroy, Kiplinger, at < https://www.kiplinger.com/
3). “Elon Musk now has his eyes on Medicare and Medicaid”, Feb 7, 2025, Ron Southwick, Chief Health Care Executive, at < https://www.
4). “Nazi billionaires: Fascism in the Elon Musk family tree”, Jan 26, 2025, Lev Koufax, Struggle / La Lucha, at < https://www.struggle-la-lucha.
~~ recommended by dmorista ~~
Former Prosecutor, Now U.S. Senator, Informs Tesla That CEO Musk May Be Violating Federal Law and to “Preserve All Records”
~~ recommended by newestbeginning ~~
Ornette Coleman ~~ Music Friday for Class Strugglers
http://www.ornettecoleman.com/
~~ recommended by emil karpo ~~
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
Trump Proposes that U.S. take over Gaza, Expel the 2 million plus Palestinians, and Develop a Giant Club-Med type Resort.
1). “Trump says US will ‘take over’ Gaza Strip in shock announcement during Netanyahu visit: President’s plan, which critics said was ‘ethnic cleansing by another name’, would involve the permanent resettlement of Palestinians from Gaza to neighbouring countries”, Feb 5, 2025, David Smith, The Guardian, at < https://www.theguardian.com/
2). “Donald Trump’s Gaza plan: the key takeaways:The US president has unveiled a plan for the US to take long-term ownership of the Gaza Strip. Here are are the key points from the press conference with Benjamin Netanyahu”, Feb 4, 2025, Léonie Chao-Fong and agencies, The Guardian, at < https://www.theguardian.com/
3). “Trump’s declaration US will ‘take over’ Gaza Strip sparks global condemnation – live”, Feb 5, 2025, Amy Sedghi (now); Martin Belam and Kate Lamb (earlier), The Guardian, at < https://www.theguardian.com/
4). “Jared Kushner says Gaza’s ‘waterfront property could be very valuable’: Donald Trump’s son-in-law also says Israel should bulldoze an area of the Negev desert and move Palestinians there”, Mar 19, 2024, Patrick Wintour Diplomatic editor, The Guardian, at < https://www.theguardian.com/
~~ recommended by dmorista ~~
Tuesday, February 4, 2025
Trump’s Theater of Cruelty ~~ Henry Giroux
https://www.counterpunch.org/2025/02/04/trumps-theater-of-cruelty/
~~ recommended by newestbeginning ~~
The U.S. Empire Stumbles on Harming its own Population, other People of the World, and the Very Planet We Live on
1). “China’s shocking DeepSeek AI pops US Big Tech monopoly bubble: Chinese AI company DeepSeek shocked the West with a groundbreaking open-source artificial intelligence model that beats huge Silicon Valley Big Tech monopolies. Is the US stock market bubble popping?”, Jan 31, 2025, Ben Norton, Geopolitical Economy, includes video version duration 26:44, at < https://geopoliticaleconomy.
2). “Trump vows to ‘expand’ US territory, invokes Manifest Destiny, hints at military force in Panama & Greenland: At his inauguration, US President Donald Trump promised to 'expand our territory', invoked the colonialist 'Manifest Destiny', and vowed to take over the Panama Canal (falsely claiming China runs it). He has hinted at using military force to colonize Greenland as well”, Jan 23, 2025, Ben Norton, Geopolitical Economy, includes video version duration 19:08, at < https://geopoliticaleconomy.
3). “What will Trump’s return mean for Ukraine, Gaza, and the economy? What will Donald Trump’s 2nd term as US president mean for the NATO-Russia proxy war in Ukraine and Israel’s war on Gaza? How will tariffs affect the economy? Radhika Desai and Anatol Lieven discuss”, Jan 12, 2025, Radhika Desai & Anatol Lieven, Geopolitical Economy Report, includes video version duration 1:11:06, at < https://geopoliticaleconomy.
~~ recommended by dmorista ~~
Poor white Trash Manifesto: A Step Toward Challenging Tactics Of Division - PopularResistance.Org By Margaret Flowers, Clearing the FOG.
~~ recommended by collectivist action ~~
Monday, February 3, 2025
Elon Musk's Coup to Overtake All of Government
and
and
~~ recommended by newestbeginning ~~
NB note - I have included 3 articles that raise the alarm on the illegal takeover of the entire government by an unelected private person who has no guardrails - a private person who gets much of his own funding from government and who has conflicts of interest. Reportedly sensitive confidential data on companies and individuals is now in the hands of Musk and his henchmen and being downloaded to private servers.
Sunday, February 2, 2025
Saturday, February 1, 2025
The Struggle for Sudan
https://merip.org/2024/04/the-
~~ recommended by emil karpo ~~
ON DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION by Collectivist Action
ON DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION
By Collectivist Action