(2022-08-25). Polish government uses Ukraine war to massively expand military spending. wsws.org The ultra-right Polish government of the Law and Justice Party (PiS) is playing a central role in NATO's proxy war against Russia in Ukraine. It acts as a provocative and aggressive ally of US imperialism in the region.
(2022-08-25). US Becomes a Party to the Conflict in Ukraine. journal-neo.org 
The fact that the escalation of the Ukraine conflict is happening not only at the direct instigation of the United States and other NATO allies but also with direct encouragement from Washington, is now openly expressed by many politicians and observers. As Russian Federation Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov told Russia-1 TV on August 20, …
(2022-08-25). Socialist Equality Party and action committees in Sri Lanka to demonstrate this Sunday in defence of victimised estate workers. wsws.org Plantation management has unleashed its victimisations, not just to intimidate Alton Estate workers but as part of a national plan to impose even harsher workload in all estates and to drive-up company profits.
(2022-08-24). When People Want Housing in India, They Build It. orinocotribune.com 
By Vijay Prashad — Aug 18, 2022 | It all started with a survey. In April 2022, members of the Communist Party of India (Marxist), or CPI(M), went door to door in the town of Warangal in Telangana state. The party was already aware of challenges in the community but wanted to collect data before working on a plan of action. Thirty-five teams of three to four CPI(M) members and supporters went to 45,000 homes and learned how people were suffering from a range of issues, such as the lack of pensions and subsidised food. Many expressed anxieties around the absence of permanent housing, with a third saying that…
(2022-08-24). Labour sabotaged pro-Corbyn candidates in 2019 election. electronicintifada.net Secret document accuses party staff of undermining their own leader.
(2022-08-24). Lockout of Essity workers in New Zealand in third week. wsws.org The unions, the media and the Labour Party are seeking to isolate the 145 locked out workers in the town of Kawerau, in order to force them to accept a pay agreement below the rate of inflation.
(2022-08-24). Social & Economic Crisis in Turkey w/ TKP Secretary General. liberationnews.org 
A political, social, economy, and class struggle has been intensifying in Turkey. What are the demands of the people and the progressive forces like the TKP, the Communist Party of Turkey?>
(2022-08-24). Carlos Ocariz Proposes Schedule for Opposition Primaries in Venezuela. orinocotribune.com On Monday, August 22, Carlos Ocariz, leader of the Venezuelan opposition party Primero Justicia (PJ), called on the right wing to "move from eternal rhetoric to concrete action" and suggested that the opposition's primary elections ahead of the 2024 presidential elections be held on June 24, 2023. | "It is time to move from eternal rhetoric to concrete action," Ocariz stated in a press release. "Every day you all say that the primaries are important, but you do not fix a date. I propose that on the day of the Battle of Carabobo, the date on which Venezuela was liberated, June 24, that this internal consultation o…
(2022-08-24). Ministry: Nation to resolutely safeguard sovereignty. ecns.cn Beijing vowed to take resolute and strong measures to safeguard national sovereignty and territorial integrity after a group of Japanese lawmakers led by Keiji Furuya of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party visited the Taiwan region.
(2022-08-24). How Republicans Became The Party Of Climate Obstruction (feat. Elizabeth Kolbert). levernews.com On this week's episode of Lever Time,
(2022-08-23). Military Situation In Yemen On August 23, 2022 (Map Update). southfront.org 
The Liaison and Coordination Officers' Operations Room (loyal to Ansar Allah) reported 53 ceasefire violations in al-Hudaydah in the past 24 hours; | On August 22, Hassan al-Ba'aum, the head of the political office of the Southern Movement, declared "national reconciliation of the south" and joined the Southern Transitional Council led by Aidarus al-Zoubaidi; | On August 23, clashes between the UAE-backed forces and militants of the Islah Party continue in the Abr area;…