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Amid Scandals and Politics, Poland’s Youths Lose Faith in Catholic Church
The Polish church is in a deep crisis, as its authority is sapped by cascading sexual abuse scandals and as more people grow wary of its perceived alliance with the country’s right-wing government. ht
The Polish church is in a deep crisis, as its authority is sapped by cascading sexual abuse scandals and as more people grow wary of its perceived alliance with the country’s right-wing government. ht
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Dennis Brasky
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‘NYT’ covers up the rise of Jewish supremacist Ben-Gvir, as Netanyahu’s security minister
Once again the "New York Times" launders the dark forces gaining power in Israeli politics. Tensions in the occupied Palestinian West Bank are already at their highest level in years, and yet Israel’s
Once again the "New York Times" launders the dark forces gaining power in Israeli politics. Tensions in the occupied Palestinian West Bank are already at their highest level in years, and yet Israel’s
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Dennis Brasky
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Blank sheets of paper become symbol of defiance in China protests
Blank sheets of paper become symbol of defiance in China protests BEIJING/SHANGHAI, Nov 28 (Reuters) - Chinese protesters have turned to blank sheets of paper to express their anger over COVID-19 rest
Blank sheets of paper become symbol of defiance in China protests BEIJING/SHANGHAI, Nov 28 (Reuters) - Chinese protesters have turned to blank sheets of paper to express their anger over COVID-19 rest
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Michael Pugliese
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Joint Anti-Imperialist Initiative of Revolutionary Socialists in Russia
This might be of interest for those who are (like me) anti-imperialist friends of the Ukraine. Joint Anti-Imperialist Initiative of Revolutionary Socialists in Russia Conference of socialists from dif
This might be of interest for those who are (like me) anti-imperialist friends of the Ukraine. Joint Anti-Imperialist Initiative of Revolutionary Socialists in Russia Conference of socialists from dif
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RKOB
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"Putin's Doves"
article by Charles Pierson: "On November 19, the People’s Forum in New York City hosted a panel discussion: “The Real Path to Peace in Ukraine.” The speakers were a rogues’ gallery of tankie royalty:
article by Charles Pierson: "On November 19, the People’s Forum in New York City hosted a panel discussion: “The Real Path to Peace in Ukraine.” The speakers were a rogues’ gallery of tankie royalty:
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John Reimann
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The road to peace lies through the defeat of Russia
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You can read this in French or English. Please consider joining the growing number of people who have signed. https://aplutsoc.org/2022/11/23/le-cessez-le-feu-cest-la-guerre-la-defaite-des-troupes-de-
You can read this in French or English. Please consider joining the growing number of people who have signed. https://aplutsoc.org/2022/11/23/le-cessez-le-feu-cest-la-guerre-la-defaite-des-troupes-de-
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Protests Spread Over China's Covid Restrictions - The Wall Street Journal.
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(Behind a paywall, so the entire article is pasted below. SR) Chinese Protests Spread Over Government’s Covid Restrictions Demonstrations erupt in Beijing, Shanghai and other major cities By Lingling
(Behind a paywall, so the entire article is pasted below. SR) Chinese Protests Spread Over Government’s Covid Restrictions Demonstrations erupt in Beijing, Shanghai and other major cities By Lingling
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Steven L. Robinson
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ANC crisis may foreshadow its demise and deepen state turmoil
The ANC now signifies dishonourable conduct. It is habituated to preying on the poor, manifested in defrauding funds intended for the needs of the impoverished majority. It may now be a case of needin
The ANC now signifies dishonourable conduct. It is habituated to preying on the poor, manifested in defrauding funds intended for the needs of the impoverished majority. It may now be a case of needin
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Dennis Brasky
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Twitter Allows Russian Officials to Share Anti-Semitic Cartoon of Zelensky
Elon Musk’s Twitter permitted a Russian Embassy account to post a cartoon that echoed Nazi propaganda in its depiction of Ukraine’s Jewish president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy. https://theintercept.com/2022
Elon Musk’s Twitter permitted a Russian Embassy account to post a cartoon that echoed Nazi propaganda in its depiction of Ukraine’s Jewish president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy. https://theintercept.com/2022
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Dennis Brasky
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Lockdown hampers firefighters, building blaze kills 10, protests go nationwide
Lockdown hampers firefighters, building blaze kills 10, protests go nationwide Protests break out in China against COVID-19 lockdowns after deadly fire kills 10 by Brady Knox, November 25, 2022 Protes
Lockdown hampers firefighters, building blaze kills 10, protests go nationwide Protests break out in China against COVID-19 lockdowns after deadly fire kills 10 by Brady Knox, November 25, 2022 Protes
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Charlie
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Biden’s response to the rightwing whirlwind in Israel — weakness
We are beginning to see how Israel's next far-rightwing government will make things difficult for the White House through the de facto annexation of the West Bank. And the early indications from Joe B
We are beginning to see how Israel's next far-rightwing government will make things difficult for the White House through the de facto annexation of the West Bank. And the early indications from Joe B
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Dennis Brasky
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Ukrainian War: USL (Oleg Vernyk) vs SEP (Volkan Arslan) (Part 1)
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https://lis-isl.org/en/2022/07/01/sobre-las-posiciones-del-camarada-volkan-arslan-en-el-debate-sobre-ucrania/ By Oleg Vernyk, Ukrainian Socialist League I am writing this text after having received in
https://lis-isl.org/en/2022/07/01/sobre-las-posiciones-del-camarada-volkan-arslan-en-el-debate-sobre-ucrania/ By Oleg Vernyk, Ukrainian Socialist League I am writing this text after having received in
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All-Ukrainian independent trade union "Zakhyst Pratsi"
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An Historian in History: Staughton Lynd (1929-2022)
A personal memoir by historian Forrest Hylton https://www.counterpunch.org/2022/11/25/an-historian-in-history-staughton-lynd-1929-2022/
A personal memoir by historian Forrest Hylton https://www.counterpunch.org/2022/11/25/an-historian-in-history-staughton-lynd-1929-2022/
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Richard Fidler
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Anti-Imperialism: The “Right to Resist” … and the Duty of Marxists
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Anti-Imperialism: The “Right to Resist” … and the Duty of Marxists The centrist sophistry of CWI, IMT and ISA By Michael Pröbsting, RCIT, 26 November 2022 https://www.thecommunists.net/worldwide/globa
Anti-Imperialism: The “Right to Resist” … and the Duty of Marxists The centrist sophistry of CWI, IMT and ISA By Michael Pröbsting, RCIT, 26 November 2022 https://www.thecommunists.net/worldwide/globa
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Who’s to Blame for FTX?
I bet our side has plenty to say about this issue ... ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Ben at Boston Review <members@...> Date: Sat, Nov 26, 2022 at 1:04 PM Subject: Who’s to Blame for FTX
I bet our side has plenty to say about this issue ... ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Ben at Boston Review <members@...> Date: Sat, Nov 26, 2022 at 1:04 PM Subject: Who’s to Blame for FTX
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Michael Meeropol
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The devastating consequences of "going along to get along"
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I was one of the founding members of a small socialist group called the Workers International Network (WIN). Its founding concept was original and excellent. However, as this article shows, there alwa
I was one of the founding members of a small socialist group called the Workers International Network (WIN). Its founding concept was original and excellent. However, as this article shows, there alwa
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John Reimann
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Israel: Ultra-Far-Right Ben-Gvir Given Nat’l Security Ministry – As though KKK took over Homeland Security in US
https://www.juancole.com/2022/11/security-ministry-homeland.html
https://www.juancole.com/2022/11/security-ministry-homeland.html
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Dennis Brasky
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Iran Intensifies Deadly Crackdown in Kurdistan Region as Protests Rage
https://www.juancole.com/2022/11/nightmare-intensifies-crackdown.html
https://www.juancole.com/2022/11/nightmare-intensifies-crackdown.html
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Dennis Brasky
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The failure of COP27, and what Scientist Rebellion says about 1.5°C
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About the failure of the 2022 UN environmental conference (excerpts). The full text and reference notes can be found at https://www.communistvoice.org/DSWV-221123.html. - COP27: Greenwashing the road
About the failure of the 2022 UN environmental conference (excerpts). The full text and reference notes can be found at https://www.communistvoice.org/DSWV-221123.html. - COP27: Greenwashing the road
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Joseph Green
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The Cruelties of Empire – Adam Hochschild
Whether they were labeled internal revolts, police actions, or states of emergency, colonial wars were especially brutal. https://www.nybooks.com/articles/2022/11/24/the-cruelties-of-empire-legacy-of-
Whether they were labeled internal revolts, police actions, or states of emergency, colonial wars were especially brutal. https://www.nybooks.com/articles/2022/11/24/the-cruelties-of-empire-legacy-of-
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Dennis Brasky
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