Anarchist in South Carolina Facing Federal Subpoena Releases Statement | It’s Going Down

In Charleston, South Carolina, an anarchist and musician was recently subpoenaed to appear in front of a federal grand jury. She asked that others widely share this statement in order to bring awareness to her ordeal: — Read on itsgoingdown.org/anarchist-in-south-carolina-facing-federal-subpoena-releases-statement/

The ‘Black Benjie Way’: Bronx Peacemaker and Ghetto Brother Whose Killing Led To Historic Gang Truce Honored With Street Naming | THE CITY – NYC News

More than 50 years after he lost his life serving as a peacemaker in the South Bronx, the intersection of East 165 Street and Rogers Place in Longwood has been officially renamed Cornell “Black Benjie” Benjamin Way.  — Read on http://www.thecity.nyc/2023/06/03/black-benjie-ghetto-brothers-gangs-hoe-avenue-peace-treaty-south-bronx-longwood/

From Okinawa to Palestine: How the US military machine connects occupied territories | Middle East Eye

The shared experience of settler-colonial dispossession and western military aggression helps explain why Okinawans see themselves in Palestinians — Read on http://www.middleeasteye.net/opinion/okinawa-palestine-how-us-military-machine-connects-occupied-territories

Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe passes resolution calling for ceasefire, aid in Palestine

The Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe passed a historic resolution earlier this month that called for an “immediate and lasting ceasefire in Palestine.” — Read on http://www.dakotanewsnow.com/2024/06/12/cheyenne-river-sioux-tribe-passes-resolution-calling-ceasefire-aid-palestine/

Columbia University Hind’s Hall defendants reject deals in solidarity with the CUNY 22 – Mondoweiss

Protesters arrested for seizing Hind’s Hall at Columbia University are refusing any deals unless protesters at CUNY are offered the same, and they stand in solidarity with those facing the most extreme repression in the movement. — Read on mondoweiss.net/2024/06/columbia-university-hinds-hall-defendants-reject-deals-in-solidarity-with-the-cuny-22/

Breed, Chiu gave right-wing Supreme Court ammunition to criminalize poverty – 48 hills

At least eight times in his decision for the right-wing majority, Justice Neal Gorsuch cited a brief filed by City Attorney David Chiu and endorsed by Mayor London Breed. — Read on 48hills.org/2024/06/breed-chiu-gave-right-wing-supreme-court-ammunition-to-criminalize-poverty/

The battle against Western arrogance | Al Mayadeen English

The Western left, despite having had virtually no successes since the fall of the Soviet Union, thinks of itself so highly that it can choose to ignore and minimize the anti-imperialist Resistance in the Middle East. — Read on english.almayadeen.net/articles/blog/the-battle-against-western-arrogance

The U.S. Has Imposed Sanctions on Georgia and Nicaragua for Instituting Laws that Copy U.S. Legislation and Were Designed to Ward Off Coups – CovertAction Magazine

Politicians in the small Caucasian nation of Georgia have been sanctioned by Washington for “undermining democracy” and depriving Georgian people of “fundamental freedoms,” simply because its parliament has passed a law to control foreign influence over Georgian politics. Politicians in another small country, Nicaragua, were subjected to U.S. sanctions for doing the same. Although theContinue reading “The U.S. Has Imposed Sanctions on Georgia and Nicaragua for Instituting Laws that Copy U.S. Legislation and Were Designed to Ward Off Coups – CovertAction Magazine”

Too Little, Too Late: Ruto Must Resign

In the wake of intense demonstrations against the Finance Bill 2024 and the consistent, resolute demand for the resignation of President William Ruto, the President has made a belated and insincere about-face, declaring that he shall not consent to the bill and ostensibly acceding to the people’s demands. This disingenuous capitulation comes only after RutoContinue reading “Too Little, Too Late: Ruto Must Resign”