(2021-07-21). A Ruralist's Lament: Ship to Citadel. counterpunch.org "Of the valley that was Paradise, they made a desert, and called it peace." — Kirkpatrick Sale For the last several decades we've grown corn on this place. It's long been traditional in this part of the northeast——just far enough south to permit corn agriculture. When Samuel de Champlain dropped anchor in the nearby Saco
(2021-07-21). Defund the Canadian Military. counterpunch.org Progressives should be pushing to defund or abolish the Canadian military. But, first we need to stop bolstering its capacity to kill in US and NATO lead wars. Wednesday the Canadian Foreign Policy Institute and Canadian Voice of Women for Peace released a public letter opposing Canada's plan "to spend tens of billions of dollars
(2021-07-21). 21N: CNE Initiates Candidate Nomination Process. orinocotribune.com 
On Tuesday, July 20, the head rector of the National Electoral Council (CNE) of Venezuela, Tania D'Amelio, through a post on her Twitter account, invited all political parties as well as indigenous organizations to register their authorized bodies that will nominate their respective candidates for the November 21 elections. The registration period will continue from July 20 to July 31. | "All political organizations and indigenous organizations are requested to present to the CNE their authorized representatives to nominate candidates for November 21," D'Amelio wrote in her post, and attached the notification iss…
(2021-07-21). Domestic Violence in Watsonville is Representative of Many Communities Around the World. indybay.org Watsonville, CA – Last week we learned of a murder that occurred on the evening of Tuesday, July 13th, which has had a deep impact on our Watsonville community. Robin Kern, a 32-year-old mother, was killed due to domestic violence and we are in solidarity with the calls for justice. We hope that her family finds peace in this challenging time.
(2021-07-21). Wednesday 8/4: Immigration Nation: Understanding and Addressing the Weaponization of Immigration in U.S. indybay.org Online / webinar…
(2021-07-21). Saturday 8/7: 17th Annual Hiroshima-Nagasaki Remembrance Day & Peace Lantern Ceremony. indybay.org Lovers Point Beach Cove, Ocean View Blvd., at 17th Street, Pacific Grove, CA…
(2021-07-21). Wednesday 7/21: Haiti in Crisis: Teach-in w/ Human Rights Activists Pierre Labossiere & Seth Donnelly. indybay.org Online via Zoom…
(2021-07-21). Wednesday 7/21: Pulling Back from the Brink: ReBuilding and Securing U.S. Democracy. indybay.org Online webinar…
(2021-07-21). Kick Under the Table? Boris Johnson's New Move to Seize Venezuelan Gold. orinocotribune.com The Venezuelan gold that remains locked in the vaults of the Bank of England is once again under threat of not being returned to Venezuela, as a result of new actions taken by Boris Johnson's government. British Prime Minister Johnson, anticipating the outcome of the last stage of the litigation over the stolen assets, has reiterated that his administration does not recognize the government of President Nicolás Maduro. | A few hours before the hearings were to continue regarding Venezuela's legal claim, demanding the return of about a billion dollars worth of the frozen asset, Johnson has launched a counter ma…
(2021-07-21). Advierten presión de EE.UU para que países declaren contra Cuba. telesurtv.net Las autoridades cubanas han denunciado que el Gobierno de EE.UU. recurre a maniobras injerencistas para recrudecer el bloqueo impuesto a la isla caribeña.
(2021-07-21). Denuncian represión a manifestantes en ciudades de Colombia. telesurtv.net En varias regiones se reportaron hechos represivos, donde el Esmad atacó con gases y bombas aturdidoras a los manifestantes.
(2021-07-21). US Attacks Sovereignty from Haiti to Cuba to China. sputniknews.com 'Core Group' just kinda decided who the Haitian government is; Dems push for decriminalizing marijuana; NSO spyware exposed; US attacks on Cuba and China connected…
(2021-07-20). Cubans Take To The Street In Defense Of The Revolution. popularresistance.org Thousands of Cubans took to the streets in defense of their revolutionary government on Saturday as President Miguel Díaz-Canel vowed to defend the country from outside interference. | "We are going to put our hearts into Cuba — together we can — because Cuba is love, peace, and solidarity," he said. | Demonstrations took place in the capital Havana and other cities in a rejection of the messages circulating on social media aimed at destabilizing the country. | Mr. Díaz-Canel denounced the "unconventional warfare" being waged against Cuba: a reference to the social media campaign using the hashtag #SO…
(2021-07-20). Why We All Need To Fight To End The US' War On Cuba. popularresistance.org The United States has waged war on Cuba since it dared to revolt and chart its own path more than 60 years ago. The US' illegal economic blockade is devastating Cuba's ability to meet the basic needs of its people right now, which is even more deadly during the pandemic. On top of that, the US is funding a small opposition within Cuba and is using the crisis it created to foment unrest. The corporate media is playing right along. Clearing the FOG speaks with Bill Hackwell of Resumen-English and the International Committee for Peace, Justice and Dignity to set the record straight about the history of US interventi…
(2021-07-20). Why Many In Colombia Embark On New Strike. popularresistance.org Social organizations called new strikes for Tuesday, Colombia's Independence Day, to demand that Congress passes legislation on economic policy, peace and human rights. | The latest strike was called by the National Strike Committee more than 80 days after it's initial April 28 strike sparked protests throughout Colombia that have continued in the cities. | The initial protests successfully sunk a controversial tax reform, but failed to force the far-right government of President Ivan Duque to negotiate demands on economic policies in response to the coronavirus pandemic. | The National Strike Committee has given…
(2021-07-20). Colombians to Resume Protests Against President Duque. telesurenglish.net Colombia's National Strike Committee (NSC) called on citizens to take to the streets on Tuesday to protest against President Ivan Duque and support ten bills aimed at fighting the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic. | The July 20 protest, which coincides with the celebrations of the Independence Day, will encompass 35 peaceful sit-ins, marches, and cultural activities. | NSC called on Colombians to demonstrat…
(2021-07-20). Jorge Rodríguez Denounces New Drone Assassination Attempt On President Maduro. popularresistance.org This Tuesday, July 13, during a press conference held at the Federal Legislative Palace, the president of Venezuela's National Assembly (AN), deputy Jorge Rodríguez, presented new evidence of destabilization attempts perpetrated by the extreme right, which armed and trained the gangs of Cota 905 to try overthrowing the government of President Nicolás Maduro.
(2021-07-20). Jorge Rodríguez Denounces New Drone Assassination Attempt On President. popularresistance.org On Tuesday, July 13, during a press conference held at the Federal Legislative Palace, the president of Venezuela's National Assembly (AN), deputy Jorge Rodríguez, presented new evidence of destabilization attempts perpetrated by the extreme right, which armed and trained the gangs of Cota 905 to try overthrowing the government of President Nicolás Maduro. | Rodríguez stated that on June 22 an attack was thwarted that would have targeted President Nicolás Maduro while he was inaugurating the monument for the Bicentennial of the Battle of Carabobo. Four drones were used in the attack, which were intercepted and de…
(2021-07-20). Warmongers Should Be Treated Like Serial Killers and Child Rapists. strategic-culture.org 
Anti-imperialism should be the most obvious, basic, bare-minimum agenda for anyone who cares about peace, truth and justice in our world. Instead, in a globe-spanning empire made of lies, it's been turned by propaganda into a freakish fringe position that no elected officials are allowed to espouse, while monsters like Kristol are embraced and uplifted.
(2021-07-20). Saturday 7/17: La Honda: Good Trouble Protest for Democracy & Voting Rights. indybay.org Post Office sidewalk, 8865 La Honda Road, La Honda, CA 94020 | Peaceful Action. Masks & follow all current COVID guidlines.
(2021-07-20). ELN Believes 2022 Elections in Colombia Will "Likely Favor Peace" libya360.wordpress.com Michele de Mello, Zoe Alexandra The National Liberation Army just commemorated 57 years of existence and seeks to restart peace talks in Colombia. Photo: Colombia Informa At 211 years of independence and six decades of armed conflict, Colombia remains mired in violence. ELN commander Aureliano Carbonell discusses the challenges to building peace Colombia celebrates its…
(2021-07-20). UK Govt Refuses to Release Venezuelan Gold to Maduro. news.antiwar.com The UK's central bank holds nearly $2 billion in gold that belongs to the government of Venezuela. Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro wants to access the gold, The UK supreme court opened a hearing on the matter on Monday, and London reaffirmed its recognition of Guaido. The court case is being fought between the board of the Central Bank of Venezuela that was appointed by M…
(2021-07-20). Use and Abuse of Diplomatic Asylum to Assault Venezuela. orinocotribune.com 
By Misión Verdad — Jul 19 | Throughout the course of many years of diplomatic attacks on Chavismo, several countries have clearly undermined the historical process that led to international conventions on the right to political asylum, and have manipulated it for opportunistic ends to degrade the comprehensive security of Venezuela. | This should be understood in the context of Venezuela's accusations in several widely reported cases, in which Venezuelan opposition actors have been sheltered by foreign governments through various provisions. In addition, under legal or quasi-legal conditions of protection, t…