(2022-08-29). The New York Times calls for indictment of Trump—and covers up the roots of the crisis of American democracy. wsws.org If one takes seriously what the editorial asserts, the American political system is on the verge of disintegration. What it does not say and cannot say, however, constitutes an indictment of the entire response of the Democratic Party to Trump's coup.
(2022-08-29). American University staff union calls off five day strike against poverty-level pay and management abuses. wsws.org The AU workers' strike brought them into a conflict against not just the campus, but against powerful sections of the Democratic Party and corporate apparatus.
(2022-08-28). Philippines: Free Adora Faye de Vera, poet, patriot and warrior for women's liberation. fightbacknews.org Fight Back News Service is circulating the following August 27 statement from the Communist Party of the Philippines. | We join the clamor of women's groups, artists, poets, rights defenders and other democratic organizations for the immediate release of Adora Faye de Vera. Adora Faye was arrested by police last Wednesday afternoon in her place of residence in Quezon City, and later brought to Calinog town, Iloilo, where she is being made to face false criminal charges. She joins at least 800 other political prisoners in the Philippines who continue to suffer unjust incarceration. | Adora Faye is an artist, a poe…
(2022-08-28). Lula and Bolsonaro Partake in First Electoral Debate in Brazil. telesurenglish.net Former President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and President Jair Bolsonaro, the two candidates leading all opinion polls for the upcoming elections in Brazil, will participate today in a first television debate. | RELATED: | According to analysts, both politicians have made the election the most polarized in the country's recent history. | Lula, candidate of the Workers' Party (PT), confirmed his attendance to the debate…
(2022-08-28). Spokesperson denounces DPP's attempts to pursue 'Taiwan independence' by soliciting external support. ecns.cn The attempts by Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities to pursue "Taiwan independence" by soliciting the support of external forces will not impede China's path to reunification and national rejuvenation, a mainland spokesperson said on Thursday.