Isabel Kain, Becker Sharif, Labor Notes. (2024-05-21). How UC Researchers Began Saying No To Military Work. popularresistance.org Our union of 48,000 academic workers has just authorized a strike over the University of California's unfair labor practices in repressing peaceful protest, retaliating against members for protesting, and prohibiting pro-Palestine speech at the worksite. | United Auto Workers Local 4811 announced the results yesterday: with nearly 20,000 members voting, 79 percent voted yes. | Part of the groundwork behind this vote and informing the potential strike is the organizing we have done over the past several months in our science departments—as researchers who are no longer willing to support genocide with our la…

Roger D. Harris, Popular Resistance. (2024-05-21). Biggest Obstacle To Free And Fair Elections In Venezuela Is The US. popularresistance.org For all the hullabaloo about "free and fair elections" in Venezuela by the US government, its sycophantic corporate press deliberately ignores the elephant in the room — namely, the so-called sanctions designed to make life so miserable that the people will acquiesce to Washington's plan for regime change. | As Foreign Policy puts it, "Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro values his political survival above his country's economic well-being." Translated from Washington-speak, the US government is blackmailing the Venezuelan electorate with, in the words of Foreign Policy, "the looming threat," of continuing…

Abba A. Solomon, Norman Solomon (2024-05-21). The Dead End of Liberal American Zionism. indybay.org "Pro-Israel, Pro-Peace" is an oxymoron…

Misión Verdad (2024-05-21). 'The Transition:' Smokescreen for Post-Election Violence. orinocotribune.com By Misión Verdad — May 20, 2024 | In recent months, the Venezuelan opposition has been spreading the idea that a political transition is approaching. This would mean that after the presidential elections on July 28, the scenario would be determined by the handover of power by President Nicolás Maduro. | The word "transition" is already a catchphrase or mantra in the opposition's discourse. There is even talk of a

San José Peace & Justice Center (2024-05-21). Wednesday 5/29: From the frontlines: Report from the Occupied West Bank. indybay.org San José Peace and Justice Center | 48 South 7th Street | San José, CA 95112…

Karina Lagdameo-Santillan (2024-05-21). Peace Will Come. What Can Peoples Do to Avoid a World War? pressenza.com May 19, 2024. I joined over 90 people coming from different parts of the world who got together for a dialogue, an interchange, on a dire prospect facing humanity- the threat that another world war, a third world war might be looming ahead. It was the first in a series being organized by the World Humanist Forum to look at an alarming development that keeps on growing larger. | With all the armed conflicts and wars dangerously escalating in different parts of the world today… | With the power elites not doing much to end the danger, the violence and the misery unleashed by the wars and military conflicts growin…

David Swanson (2024-05-21). Video: David Swanson and David Hartsough Talk War and Peace with Harvey Wasserman. worldbeyondwar.org By | Lots of people joined in and asked questions. Enjoy.

NEOB (2024-05-21). President Ramaphosa, EU Council President hold bilateral call. sanews.gov.za President Ramaphosa, EU Council President hold bilateral call | President Cyril Ramaphosa has held a bilateral telephone conversation with the President of the European Council, Charles Michel. | According to a statement by the Presidency, the conversation was a positive and constructive discussion on bilateral, regional, and global issues. | The statement said the two leaders also discussed the need for more engagement to address global peace and reaffirmed shared respect for international law. | "They both welcomed the recent bilateral South Africa-European Union Political and Security Dialogue Forum, and the H…

ecns.cn (2024-05-21). One-China principle anchor for peace and stability in Taiwan Strait: FM. ecns.cn The one-China principle is the solid anchor for peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait, and also the political foundation and prerequisite for China to develop relations with other countries, Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Monday.

ecns.cn (2024-05-21). China to send peacekeeping officers to South Sudan. ecns.cn A total of 12 Chinese peacekeeping police officers will fly to South Sudan to carry out peacekeeping missions in the early hours of May 22, as announced by the Ministry of Public Security on Monday.

UMMID (2024-05-21). Peace loving people across the world are pro-Palestinian. ummid.com Any decent, informed, and intelligent person, irrespective of one's faith and ethnolinguistic background, anywhere in the world must be pro-Palestinian.

APR editor (2024-05-21). Liberation for New Caledonia's Kanak people 'must come', says educator. asiapacificreport.nz RNZ Pacific A New Zealand author, journalist and media educator who has covered the Asia-Pacific region since the 1970s says liberation "must come" for Kanaky/New Caledonia. Professor David Robie sailed on board Greenpeace's flagship Rainbow Warrior until it was bombed by French secret agents in New Zealand in July 1985 and wrote the book Eyes…

ecns.cn (2024-05-21). Insights | Tariff hikes on Chinese imports a result of colonial thinking: IR scholar. ecns.cn The U.S. tariff hikes are designed to contain competitive new energy industries in China and to balance the U.S. trade deficit through protective measures, said Linjie Chou Zanadu, a senior research fellow at the European Center for Peace and Development, in an exclusive interview with China News Network.

ecns.cn (2024-05-20). China to send peacekeeping officers to South Sudan. ecns.cn A total of 12 Chinese peacekeeping police officers will fly to South Sudan to carry out peacekeeping missions in the early hours of May 22, as announced by the Ministry of Public Security on Monday.

ecns.cn (2024-05-20). One-China principle anchor for peace and stability in Taiwan Strait: FM. ecns.cn The one-China principle is the solid anchor for peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait, and also the political foundation and prerequisite for China to develop relations with other countries, Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Monday.

teleSUR, MER (2024-05-21). Presidente de Venezuela afirma que el 28J se enviará un poderoso mensaje al mundo. telesurtv.net El jefe de Estado aseguró que Venezuela va a lo grande, con su propios métodos, y que no van a poder detenerlos.

teleSUR, MER (2024-05-21). Presidente Maduro: El 28J se enviará un poderoso mensaje al mundo. telesurtv.net El jefe de Estado aseguró que Venezuela va a lo grande, con su propios métodos, y que no van a poder detenerlos.

teleSUR, MS (2024-05-21). Venezuela reafirma su apego al principio de "Una Sola China" telesurtv.net Mediante un comunicado, difundido por el canciller Yván Gil, Venezuela condenó "cualquier amenaza del imperialismo hegemónico y rechaza categóricamente cualquier intervención de un país bajo cualquier pretexto, el cual pueda socavar la paz y la estabilidad regional".

María Candela (2024-05-21). Condecoran a Embajador cubano en Venezuela y rinden tributo a Martí en la nación hermana (+Fotos y Audio). radiohc.cu En el aniversario 129 del paso a la inmortalidad del Héroe Nacional cubano, el Concejo del municipio Libertador de Caracas, otorgó la Orden "José Martí, Apóstol de la Independencia de Cuba" al Embajador de Cuba en Venezuela, Dagoberto Rodríguez y a la combatiente María León, como parte del homenaje al Héroe Nacional en tierra bolivariana.

newarab (2024-05-21). Ireland concerned for justice in peacekeeper's death in Lebanon. newarab.com Ireland's top diplomat in a visit to Lebanon on Monday expressed his concern over the slow progress in criminal proceedings against several Micheál Martin, Irish foreign and defence minister, said he was "very, very concerned" about the

Naledi Pandor, Mondoweiss. (2024-05-17). South Africa FM: 'We Will Not Rest Until Palestine's Freedom Is Realized'. popularresistance.org South Africa is of the view that the international community has an obligation to find a comprehensive and just resolution to the Palestinian issue. So far, the traditional approach to conflict resolution has failed to achieve peace in the Israel—Palestine conflict. It is possible that a different approach, one that uses a human rights perspective on conflict resolution, could produce what the old approach could not. | A human rights approach asserts that the principles and practices enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, including equality and non-discrimination, participation, inclusion,…

Camille Tinnin, Magdalen Weiss-Vopat, Waging Nonviolence. (2024-05-17). Carrying On Kent State's Legacy Of Antiwar Organizing. popularresistance.org If you grew up in Ohio, one of the first things that comes to mind when you hear "Kent State" is the saying "Kent Read, Kent Write, Kent State." If you grew up outside of Ohio, the first thing you think of when hearing "Kent State" is the shootings on May 4, 1970. And if you were present for the protest on May 4, 2024, you heard, "Kent Read, Kent Write, Kent stop funding genocide." | As graduate students (one local, the other out of state), we grew up with different perceptions of Kent State. What united us is the decision to pursue our graduate studies at Kent State due to its long history of activism and the Sc…

Alfred de Zayas (2024-05-17). A Rebellion Against Law and Civilization: Genocide and Its Accomplices. counterpunch.org Civilization is a process that progressively codifies the rules and regulations necessary for living together in peace, the process that continually engenders associations and commissions, mechanisms for monitoring and implementation of the norms. The United Nations Charter is the best rules-based order we have, a kind of world constitution that all peoples should recognize and

Angela (2024-05-17). Wednesday 5/22: Webinar: Genocide in Gaza and Repression at Home: Making the Connection. indybay.org Online | masspeace.us/GazaHomeConnection…

John Catalinotto (2024-05-17). Book launch shows hope for another and better world. workers.org "A Realistic Path to Peace: From Genocide to Global War … and How We Can Stop It," 2024 Edition, by Dee Knight, Solidarity Publications, Bronx, New York. Contact info@RealPathtoPeace.com New York City, May 9. Tonight, activists from the Bronx Anti-War Coalition helped launch the new edition of Dee Knight's book, . . . |

WSWS (2024-05-17). Stop the genocide in Gaza! Stop police violence against anti-war students! wsws.org In the following, we document the IYSSE Humboldt University election statement, which will be printed in the student election brochure. The elections are on 18 and 19 June.

Jason Ditz (2024-05-17). Israeli Airstrikes in Southern Lebanon Kill Three, Including Two Children. news.antiwar.com Israeli forces targeted a series of "infrastructure" sites in southern Lebanon today, going after compounds belonging to Hezbollah's aerial defense system on the grounds that they pose a threat to Israeli aircraft. The strikes hit the villages of Najjiriyeh and Addousiyeh, both just south of the coastal city of Sidon. This is just over 18 …

Canadians for Justice, Peace in the Middle East (2024-05-17). Canada Sanctions on Extremist Settlers Give Israeli Government a Pass. globalresearch.ca

Angela (2024-05-17). Saturday 5/18: Webinar: Update from the West Bank: How has the Occupation intensified since Oct. 7. indybay.org Online | masspeace.us/west-bank-update…

Angela (2024-05-17). Saturday 5/18: San Diego Peace Vigil for Palestine. indybay.org Entry to Ocean Beach | Sunset Cliffs Blvd and W Point Loma Blvd | San Diego, CA…

albawaba (2024-05-17). What are the historic outcomes of the 33rd Arab Summit in Bahrain. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- The 33rd Arab Summit commenced today in Manama, Bahrain, amidst the persisting conflict in the Gaza Strip, which has endured for over seven months. Bahrain and the Arab League have jointly advocated for an international peace conference in the Middle East.During the inaugural session of the Arab Summit, King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain called for the convening of an international peace conference in the Middle East. He also emphasized the imperative of extending full recognition to the State of Palestine and endorsing its membership in the United Nations.Echoing this sentiment, Ahmed Aboul Gheit…

geo.tv (2024-05-17). Xi, Putin join forces against US in pledge for new era. geo.tv In landmark meeting, both Xi and Putin discuss cooperation on new peaceful nuclear technologies and finance…

Luis Linares Petrov (2024-05-17). Russia supports Venezuela's application to BRICS. plenglish.com Moscow, May 17 (Prensa Latina) Russia respects Venezuela's candidacy to join the BRICS, but the decision on who will be new members is made jointly by the entire organization, said the Deputy Foreign Minister of Russia, Sergei Vershinin.

teleSUR (2024-05-17). S.Sudan: Government & Opposition Sign Pact for Lasting Peace. telesurenglish.net On Thursday, South Sudan's Transitional Government of National Unity and opposition groups signed a pact to enhance efforts toward lasting peace and stability in the country. | Related: | By signing the declaration of commitment to the Tumaini initiative, meaning "hope" in Swahili, the two parties pledged to support efforts to end hostilities and promote inclusive growth in South Sudan. | The signing ceremony, held in the Kenyan capital of…

teleSUR (2024-05-17). President Maduro Installs Our Venezuela Campaign Command. telesurenglish.net On Thursday, President Nicolas Maduro led the installation ceremony of the "Our Venezuela 21st Century" Campaign Command in preparation for the presidential elections on July 28. | RELATED: | "Today, we take a very important step to advance with advantage, superiority, and fortitude to defend our country from the threat it is under, to preserve all the advances and achievements of the struggle we have waged, to chart the…

UMMID (2024-05-17). Peace loving people across the world are pro-Palestinian. ummid.com Any decent, informed, and intelligent person, irrespective of one's faith and ethnolinguistic background, anywhere in the world must be pro-Palestinian.

Cira Pascual Marquina (2024-05-17). On fascism and other maladies: A conversation with Luis Britto García. mronline.org One of Venezuela's most respected intellectuals talks about fascism and corruption scandals in the lead-up to the presidential elections.

teleSUR, ahf, YSM (2024-05-17). Vicepresidenta Delcy Rodríguez: el bloqueo contra Venezuela debe cesar. telesurtv.net La dirigente sustentó sus argumentos afirmando que el fin del bloqueo perimitiría que sus connacionales tuvieran derecho "a la salud, a la vida" y "al futuro".

teleSUR, MER (2024-05-17). Presidente Maduro instala el Comando de Campaña "Venezuela Nuestra" telesurtv.net El diputado Jorge Rodríguez es coordinador general del comando central, que contará con siete equipos.

teleSUR, dcdc, YSM (2024-05-17). Pueblo de Mantecal en Apure exige fin de bloqueo a Venezuela. telesurtv.net El presidente venezolano, Nicolás Maduro, expresó, a través de su cuenta en X, que le "emociona mucho ver al pueblo combatiente, revolucionario y consciente de la parroquia Mantecal.

teleSUR, idg, DRL (2024-05-17). Venezuela y Cuba rechazan medidas de EE.UU. contra Nicaragua. telesurtv.net Las sanciones van dirigidas a la Compañía Minera Internacional, Sociedad Anónima (Cominisa), a Capital Mining Investment Nicaragua y al Centro de Capacitación del Ministerio del Interior de Rusia en Managua.

teleSUR, JDO (2024-05-17). FANB exige a EE.UU. levantar las sanciones contra Venezuela. telesurtv.net Demandan al presidente Joe Biden la inmediata derogación de las medidas restrictivas unilaterales impuestas a la patria de Bolívar y Chávez desde 2015.

newarab (2024-05-17). Arab League calls for peacekeepers in occupied Palestinian territories. newarab.com The Arab League on Thursday called for a United Nations peacekeeping force in the Palestinian territories at a summit dominated by