International Highlights (rebellion.earth) XR Berlin: Chained to the Chancellery 11 June | Berlin Rebels in Berlin have chained themselves to the Chancellery fence in a bid to attract Angela Merkel’s attention and persuade the government to declare a climate emergency. In a twist on the standard ‘lock-in’ action, they have mailed the… Continue reading
(a) Prohibition It shall be unlawful for— (1) a foreign national, directly or indirectly, to make— (A) a contribution or donation of money or other thing of value, or to make an express or implied promise to make a contribution or donation, in connection with a Federal, State, or local election;… Continue reading
Op-Ed by Laksh Bhasin In the era of Medicare for All and Childcare for All, let’s tax wealthy corporations and begin to create a right to shelter. The United States has a long, racist, and classist history of defunding and privatizing federal public housing. The Bay Area isn’t any better… Continue reading
Global News June 12, 2019 Democratic candidate Bernie Sanders formally outlined his vision of ‘democratic socialism’ and defends his core beliefs at a rally on June 12. Sanders is one of several candidates running to represent the Democrats in the 2020 Presidential Election. For more info, please go to http://www.globalnews.ca… Continue reading
HBO Published on May 22, 2019 Produced by Oscar-winner Leonardo DiCaprio, George DiCaprio and Mathew Schmid and directed by Leila Conners, Ice on Fire is an eye-opening documentary that focuses on many never-before-seen solutions designed to slow down our escalating environmental crisis. Ice on Fire premieres June 11 at 8… Continue reading
By Declan Walsh June 9, 2019 (NYTimes.com) KHARTOUM, Sudan — The young doctor had been on the run for days, hiding in a quiet corner of the fear-filled Sudanese capital, Khartoum, his wounded head swaddled in bandages. The doctor, Diaa Ali, witnessed the crackdown last Monday when paramilitaries rampaged through central… Continue reading
June 05, 2019 by Common Dreams “People who destroy forests feel safe and those who protect forests feel threatened.” by Eoin Higgins, staff writer Forest and topsoil must first be removed before ore can be accessed at Brazil’s Norsk Hydro ASA Paragominas open pit mine. Such industrial processes would be… Continue reading
MCSC Network W/ Niko House Streamed live on Jun 5, 2019 This heartfelt moment between Tulsi Gabbard and Bernie Sanders reminds the progressive world that we are on the same team. Subscribe to our Roku channel our regular content and Roku exclusive content as well! https://www.rokuguide.com/channels/mcsc
Periodic Announcements. Am currently NOT posting on a regular basis. Please encourage groups you are involved in to post events on Indybay: https://www.indybay.org/calendar/?page_id=12 Thank you to all who are posting there! Check Indybay for other events that might interest you. There are some important events coming up that are listed there ARTICLES: A…. Continue reading
DAVID DAYEN (prospect.org) JUNE 7, 2019 The revelation from a new book says that pro-statehood politicians quietly took over Puerto Rico’s Democratic Party, then made a deal with Perez for their votes. Carlos Giusti/AP Photo Supporters of Puerto Rican statehood wave U.S. flags and a sign that reads “Statehood” in… Continue reading
