(2022-01-21). U.S. Says 'Wants Peace Not War' as It Arms Ukraine to the Teeth. strategic-culture.org Washington has decided to ramp up the push for war against Russia using Ukraine as a proxy — and using a twisted narrative about Russian aggression and invasion. | American Secretary of State Antony Blinken is shuttling across Europe this week Ukraine has…
(2022-01-21). Ukraine patrolling Black Sea with Turkish combat drone. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com From TASS. The Ukrainian armed forces showcased a Turkish Bayraktar TB2 combat drone during last year's large-scale U.S./NATO Sea Breeze war games in the Black Sea, so no one in Russia should be surprised by the development, however much they may pretend to be. ==== Ukrainian army's Bayraktar drone patrolling Black Sea waters — media …
(2022-01-21). Iran, China, Russia warships fired naval targets successfully. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 21 (MNA) — In a trilateral Combined Naval Drill entitled "Maritime Security Belt 2022", Iranian, Russian and Chinese warships fired towards naval targets successfully.
(2022-01-21). Canadian foreign minister's Ukraine visit underscores Ottawa's backing for US-led war drive against Russia. wsws.org Joly went out of her way to proclaim Canada's support for Ukraine joining NATO, a move Moscow would consider akin to an open declaration of war.
(2022-01-21). Interfaith Tu B'Shvat seder for peace features Jewish and Arab voices. peoplesworld.org
(2022-01-21). Military Spy Drones: How Domestic U.S. Drone Integration is Propelling Next Wave of Killer Drone Proliferation. covertactionmagazine.com Drones, or Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), were developed for war. The idea was first conceived in World War I and …
(2022-01-21). Roe v. Wade 49th anniversary—much is at stake. liberationnews.org 
Ever since the landmark 1973 case, reactionary forces have waged a war to reverse this decision by any means necessary.
(2022-01-21). Amidst Omicron surge, Pakistan's government declares war on poor, moves to close hospitals. wsws.org Karachi, Pakistan's biggest urban agglomeration and the epicenter of the Omicron outbreak, recorded a shocking test positivity rate of 40 percent last weekend and again on Wednesday.
(2022-01-21). Spain sending warships to Black Sea, fighter jets to Bulgaria may follow. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Spain sends warships to ward off Russian aggression Spain is sending warships to bolster NATO naval forces in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea and is mulling sending fighter jets to Bulgaria…, Reuters reported. A mine-sweeper is already on the way and a frigate will be sent within three or four days, Spanish Defense Minister …
(2022-01-21). The Tragedy of Macbeth: The social order collapses into civil war. wsws.org Joel Coen's new version of Shakespeare's Macbeth presents us with a social tragedy filled with deadly conspiracies and civil strife.
(2022-01-21). German politicians and media intensify war threats against Russia. wsws.org Germany's leading media outlets have been aggressively promoting war against Russia for days. The country's political representatives are now also sharpening their tone.
(2022-01-21). Tuesday 1/25: Roundtable Discussion: Political Prisoners. indybay.org Register for our zoom discussion here: bit.ly/3KmbUjj…
(2022-01-21). Lee Camp: Pentagon Fails Audit AGAIN! scheerpost.com 
The Pentagon has a long history of budgetary waste and fraud. They've failed every financial audit they've ever had by mind-blowingly large margins. Fortunately for the war hawks the corporate media has helped the Pentagon cover up their actions. Lee Camp hates to repeat himself but this story requires it because the Pentagon keeps on pouring trillions into military violence so he shines his spotlight back onto the military industrial complex to open this episode. | Lee CampLee Camp is the host of the hit comedy news show "
(2022-01-21). At least one in 10 workers out with COVID at Amazon's JFK8 warehouse in Staten Island. wsws.org A leaked internal document has revealed that a large portion of the workforce at Amazon's JFK8 warehouse on Staten Island in New York City were out due to COVID-19 last week.
(2022-01-21). Clover & The Class War In South Africa With GIWUSA President Mametlwe Sebei. indybay.org Five thousand workers at the Clover Dairy company in South Africa are fighting an Israeli billionaire family the Wertheim's who have taken over the company and have cut wages and threatened thousands of layoffs. South African unions are calling for an international day of solidarity at all Israeli consulates and embassies, South African embassies and consulates and all franchises of Coca-Cola…
(2022-01-21). US Secretary of State Blinken Holds Press Conference After Meeting With Russian FM Lavrov. sputniknews.com Moscow previously put forward security guarantee proposals to de-escalate Russia-NATO tensions by restricting troop deployments for both sides and putting a halt to the bloc's expansion. Earlier this month, Russia held talks with the US and the alliance regarding the said proposals.
(2022-01-21). Wednesday 1/19: Making Foreign Policy Work For the People, Not Just Special Interest Elites. indybay.org Online event…
(2022-01-21). Stranded dog saved with sausage drone. rt.com 
English rescuers coaxed a three-year-old pooch away from the rising tide by dangling the food from a drone | Jack Russell-whippet cross Millie went missing on January 13 in Hampshire, southern England. After a few hours, she was spotted near some dangerous mudflats, but rescuers struggled to catch Millie as they followed her for 100 meters along the coastline. | After losing sight of the small dog and having to abandon the search overnight, a drone company came up with a food-based approach to lure the pooch back towards a rescue team. | Dangling two ounces of sausage from a drone and flying it above Millie, D…
(2022-01-21). Former Xinjiang shepherd races toward Olympic skiing dream. ecns.cn Shepherd, marathoner, cyclist and skier, Torsongan Bullik has many identities and his new goal is to become a Winter Olympic athlete.There, he ran into some young fans, who reminded him of when he himself had stood beside the racing track to cheer for athletes as a child.
(2022-01-21). Biden Shouldn't Be Picking 'Amateur Diplomats' for Critical Diplomatic Posts, Ex-Official Warns. sputniknews.com The president vowed not to hire anyone solely for being a major donor. Still, he has so far appointed 25 donors to his campaign as ambassadors – presumably for their skills.
(2022-01-21). China to advance environmental protection equipment industry. ecns.cn China will shore up the environmental protection equipment manufacturing industry amid the country's transformation toward green and low-carbon growth, said the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) on Friday.
(2022-01-21). Virginia state officials ignored National Weather Service warnings about catastrophic snowstorm that left thousands stranded on interstate. wsws.org State authorities ignored weather forecasters' warnings about the dangers of a snowstorm which resulted in the shutdown of I-95, stranding thousands of motorists and killing five people.
(2022-01-21). Russian Subs in the Bahamas. warisacrime.org
(2022-01-21). 2022 California State Capitol Juneteenth Celebration. indybay.org From the back side of Mt. Shastina to the foothills above San Diego in Camp Lockett, our Juneteenth Celebrations honor #Womanity in our ongoing journey towards a greater measure of freedom.
(2022-01-21). Maduro and Putin Ratify Multidimensional Alliance During Phone Call. orinocotribune.com 
The President of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, held a telephone call with his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, in which they ratified the multidimensional alliance between both nations. | Both leaders provided updates on the advances in cooperation on a wide range of issues, and highlighted that there has been an increase of 12% in commercial exchange. | They also highlighted advances in economic, health, and military issues, in addition to increased air connectivity between Caracas and Moscow. | President Maduro took advantage of the telephone conversation to thank Russia for its support in the fight against th…
(2022-01-21). Putin and Maduro Did Not Discuss Issue of Deployment of Russian Bases in Venezuela. sputniknews.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – The issue of the deployment of Russian military bases in Venezuela was not discussed in a recent phone conversation between presidents Vladimir Putin and Nicolas Maduro, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Friday.
(2022-01-20). Biden Appears to Leave Door Open for Russia to Move Into Ukraine. towardfreedom.org Ukraine would be devastated by a NATO-Russia war, which Moscow has been preparing for as diplomatic talks go nowhere. Meanwhile, U.S. President Joe Biden's latest remarks indicate the United States may be inviting Russia to make a move into Ukraine, writes Nikola Mikovic.
(2022-01-20). As U.S.-Russia Tensions Escalate over Ukraine, U.S. May Stumble into War, Warns Katrina vanden Heuvel. democracynow.org 
President Biden said Wednesday that Russian President Vladimir Putin will pay a "serious and dear price" if he orders his reported 100,000 troops stationed along the Russian-Ukraine border to invade Ukraine, a scenario Biden says is increasingly likely. This comes as U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Ukraine's president on Wednesday, similarly warning Russia could attack Ukraine on "very short notice." We speak with The Nation's Katrina vanden Heuvel, who says the hawkish U.S. approach to the Russia-Ukraine conflict is a waste of national resources, and says the U.S. should pursue diplomacy instead…
(2022-01-20). After NATO, EU, OSCE, Kiev and West try next gambit: the UN. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com UN must use its mandate to avoid worst-case scenario for Kyiv — Ukraine's delegation [This is the method used by the U.S. and its allies against Russia over Afghanistan in 1980: Ending one 40-year war, starting another? Joe Biden's Jimmy Carter moment. Then Washington, stymied by a Soviet veto in the Security Council, moved the …
(2022-01-20). Ready for war with Russia: Ukraine's DM says more weapons or "several million" refugees on Polish, German borders. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Two million Ukrainian refugees to rush to borders of Poland, Germany if Russia attacks The Defense Minister is sure that the invasion of Russian troops will be a disaster for Europe, but it can be prevented by military support to Ukraine Ukrainian Defense Minister Oleksiy Reznikov warned Germany and Poland about streams of Ukrainian refugees …
(2022-01-20). Hawkish Pundits Downplay Threat of War, Ukraine's Nazi Ties. zcomm.org US corporate media outlets are demanding that Washington escalate the risk of a broader war while misleading their audiences about important aspects of the conflict…
(2022-01-20). Amid Rising Russia Tension, US May Stumble Into War, Warns Katrina vanden Heuvel. truthout.org 
President Biden said Wednesday that Russian President Vladimir Putin will pay a "serious and dear price" if he orders his reported 100,000 troops stationed along the Russian-Ukraine border to invade Ukraine, a scenario Biden says is increasingly likely. This comes as U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Ukraine's president on Wednesday, similarly warning Russia could attack Ukraine on "very short notice." We speak with The Nation's Katrina vanden Heuvel, who says the hawkish U.S. ap…
(2022-01-20). Making a Case Against the US Going to War Over Ukraine. commondreams.org "A bipartisan group of senators just stated with a clear voice that Big Tech is too powerful."
(2022-01-20). US to view any Russian military move towards Ukraine as 'renewed invasion'. tass.com At the same time, Psaki mentioned that Russia had "an extensive playbook of aggression short of military action…
(2022-01-20). More on Brzezinski family role in reprising Afghan war in Ukraine. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com "It's not just nuts. It's dangerous. We're sleepwalking toward a conflict with a country that has more than 4,000 nuclear weapons….It's just shocking that people are not more upset by this."
(2022-01-20). NATO's northeast spearhead states speak of imminent war. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Estonian Defense Forces commander: There will likely be war in Ukraine soon Threat of Russia's Invasion of Ukraine is "Serious" Says Polish Deputy FM *** Canada, echoing U.S., says it fears armed conflict could erupt in Ukraine…
(2022-01-20). Turkey: NATO's "impartial" mediator in Ukraine conflict. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Count on Russia to lumber right into the trap. The NATO state with the second-largest military, second-largest population and the most war trophies in recent years (Iraq, Syria, Libya, Nagorno-Karabakh) will mediate between Russia and the Zelensky regime. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov can conduct the meeting in Turkish, his preferred tongue. === Ukraine, Russia seek …
(2022-01-20). Flanked by Blinken, Ukrainian FM says conflict will only end when last Russian soldier leaves Crimea, Donbass. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com As Blinken presumably signalled agreement, that position is also that of Washington. Of course no evidence has ever been provided there are Russian troops in the Donbass. ==== When last Russian soldier leaves: Kuleba lays out conditions for ending war in eastern Ukraine All efforts of the international community are currently aimed at making Russia …
(2022-01-20). Israel Accused of 'War Crime' of 'Ethnic Cleansing' in Sheikh Jarrah. commondreams.org The struggle for democracy in our republic is far from over, and the next battlefield will be the election this November.
(2022-01-20). Ralph Nader: Biden's First Year Proves He Is Still a "Corporate Socialist" Beholden to Big Business. democracynow.org 
As President Biden marks one year in office, we speak with former four-time presidential candidate Ralph Nader and The Nation's Katrina vanden Heuvel, who say Biden has failed so far to sell his agenda to the American people and bring about the transformative policy he campaigned on — from quelling the pandemic to passing his landmark Build Back Better legislation. The two also critique the U.S. mainstream press for asking "war-inciting questions," with Nader saying "the self-censorship of the press is overwhelming."
(2022-01-20). Setback for Democracy: Manchin & Sinema Join Senate Republicans to Block Voting Rights Legislation. democracynow.org 
As President Biden marked one year in office this week, conservative Democratic Senators Joe Manchin and Kyrsten Sinema joined with Republican senators to block a proposed change to filibuster rules that would have allowed two voting rights bills to move forward, foreclosing the chance to stop hundreds of anti-voting laws passed after the 2020 election. Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders blasted his colleagues for opposing the rules change, and Georgia's Raphael Warnock likened the fight for voting rights to the civil rights movement. We air excerpts from their speeches.
(2022-01-20). The State's Celebration of Lies and Punishment of Truth. dissidentvoice.org Julian Assange once said that if wars can be started by lies, they can be stopped by truth. Assange suffered immeasurably, with Britain and America taking him away for revealing facts about US war crimes in Iraq, while notorious Iraq War liar Tony Blair was knighted. "Sir" Tony Blair may now be paraded around as …
(2022-01-20). Video: David Swanson on War and Peace at Veterans For Peace New York City Meeting. warisacrime.org By NYC VFP, January 19, 2022…
(2022-01-20). A People's History of the Peaceful Transfer of Power. davidswanson.org Supposedly the election of Joe Biden to the White House was the first U.S. election marred in any serious way — marred by Republicans, members of the military, and clownish rioters at the Capitol. While I wish Democrats also cared about keeping any of the promises they were elected on, I don't think they take …
(2022-01-20). Car Bomb Attack Leaves One Dead & 3 Injured in Colombia. telesurenglish.net On Tuesday, Colombia's Social and Popular Political Mass Movement (CPSMM) reported that a car bomb attack against the Joel Sierra Human Rights Foundation (JSHRF) in Saravena municipality in the Arauca department killed one citizen and injured three others. | RELATED: | "We cannot allow that the intolerance of illegal armed groups continues to affect the peace of the Saravena municipality's community," the JSHRF stated, addin…
(2022-01-20). Veterans For Peace Releases Nuclear Posture Review. popularresistance.org The U.S.-based international organization Veterans For Peace has released its own assessment of the current global threat of nuclear war, ahead of the anticipated release of the Biden Administration's Nuclear Posture Review. The Veterans For Peace Nuclear Posture Review warns that the danger of nuclear war is greater than ever and that nuclear disarmament must be vigorously pursued. Veterans For Peace plans to deliver their Nuclear Posture Review to the President and Vice President, to every member of Congress, and to the Pentagon. | With the first anniversary of the UN Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapon…
(2022-01-20). Peace In Our Time, Or War? journal-neo.org 
"When whole communities go to war-whole peoples, and especially civilised peoples-the reason always lies in some political situation, and the occasion is always due to some political object. War, therefore is an act of policy…The political object is the goal, war is the means of reaching it, and means can never be considered in isolation …
(2022-01-20). ASPI — The Gov't-Funded Conspiracist Think Tank Now Controlling Your Social Media Feed. libya360.wordpress.com Alan Macleod That ASPI is now partially in charge of Twitter's moderation, influencing what hundreds of millions of people see daily, is a grave threat to the free flow of information, as well as to the chances for a peaceful 21st century. CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA —Social media giant Twitter raised many eyebrows recently when it announced…
(2022-01-20). Israel Violates Geneva Convention (Again) With Home Demolition in Occupied East Jerusalem. commondreams.org Peace cannot be found if the U.S. relies on the self-righteous assertion of principles that our government refuses to apply to itself.
(2022-01-20). After Recurrent Delays, Trial Of Software Developer And Activist Ola Bini Set To Begin. popularresistance.org The trial against Ola Bini, Swedish software developer and digital rights activist, is scheduled to begin on Wednesday, January 19, and continue for three days. The long-awaited trial comes after multiple delays, recusal of judges, documented harassment and surveillance of Bini, and constant shifting of charges from the prosecution leading to serious allegations of political interference in the case.