Condemn first, ask questions never? Israeli propaganda and the crimes the West chooses to believe
What price did President Joe Biden pay for repeating Zionist lies while rushing weapons to Israel? What price did any of the “journalists” in the West pay for not practicing the basic principles of their profession?
https://peoplesdispatch.org/2023/12/06/condemn-first-ask-questions-never-israeli-propaganda-and-the-crimes-the-west-chooses-to-believe/
What price did President Joe Biden pay for repeating Zionist lies while rushing weapons to Israel? What price did any of the “journalists” in the West pay for not practicing the basic principles of their profession?
https://peoplesdispatch.org/2023/12/06/condemn-first-ask-questions-never-israeli-propaganda-and-the-crimes-the-west-chooses-to-believe/
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Unions in the US are breaking their silence on Palestine
Last week, one of the largest unions in the United States joined the Palestine solidarity movement in calling for a ceasefire in Gaza.
The United Auto Workers (UAW), with 400,000 active members and 580,000 retired members throughout the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico, is the largest union in the US to take this stance thus far.
https://peoplesdispatch.org/2023/12/05/unions-in-the-us-are-breaking-their-silence-on-palestine/
Last week, one of the largest unions in the United States joined the Palestine solidarity movement in calling for a ceasefire in Gaza.
The United Auto Workers (UAW), with 400,000 active members and 580,000 retired members throughout the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico, is the largest union in the US to take this stance thus far.
https://peoplesdispatch.org/2023/12/05/unions-in-the-us-are-breaking-their-silence-on-palestine/
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Unions in the US are breaking their silence on Palestine : Peoples Dispatch
Last week, the UAW became the largest union in the United States to call for a ceasefire, joining with other progressive unions
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Antonio Guterres invokes Article 99 of UN Charter, urges UNSC to prevent further humanitarian crisis in Gaza
For the first time in his tenure, the United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres invoked Article 99 of the UN Charter which allows the SG to “bring to the attention of the Security Council any matter which in his opinion may threaten the maintenance of international peace and security.” Guterres sent a letter to Jose Javier de la Gasca Lopez Domínguez, President of the Security Council, invoking the article, to call the attention of the UNSC to the situation in Gaza.
https://peoplesdispatch.org/2023/12/06/antonio-guterres-invokes-article-99-of-un-charter-urges-unsc-to-prevent-further-humanitarian-crisis-in-gaza/
For the first time in his tenure, the United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres invoked Article 99 of the UN Charter which allows the SG to “bring to the attention of the Security Council any matter which in his opinion may threaten the maintenance of international peace and security.” Guterres sent a letter to Jose Javier de la Gasca Lopez Domínguez, President of the Security Council, invoking the article, to call the attention of the UNSC to the situation in Gaza.
https://peoplesdispatch.org/2023/12/06/antonio-guterres-invokes-article-99-of-un-charter-urges-unsc-to-prevent-further-humanitarian-crisis-in-gaza/
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Antonio Guterres invokes Article 99 of UN Charter, urges UNSC to prevent further humanitarian crisis in Gaza
The UN and other aid groups warned of the grave humanitarian crisis, with virtually no safe places for civilians and medical supplies running critically low
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UAW workers call on their union endorse BDS
UAW Labor for Palestine, a rank and file working group within one of North America’s largest unions, the United Auto Workers, is organizing their union to endorse the Palestinian Trade Union call for Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS). This announcement comes on the heels of UAW International’s unprecedented call for a ceasefire last week.
https://peoplesdispatch.org/2023/12/06/uaw-workers-call-on-their-union-endorse-bds/
UAW Labor for Palestine, a rank and file working group within one of North America’s largest unions, the United Auto Workers, is organizing their union to endorse the Palestinian Trade Union call for Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS). This announcement comes on the heels of UAW International’s unprecedented call for a ceasefire last week.
https://peoplesdispatch.org/2023/12/06/uaw-workers-call-on-their-union-endorse-bds/
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UAW workers call on their union endorse BDS
After the United Auto Workers broke the silence on Palestine by calling for a ceasefire last week, rank and file members are organizing for deeper solidarity
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Censorship of grassroots voices at global health conference raises concerns
The People’s Health Movement was removed from the organizing committee of the Prince Mahidol Awards Conference following an article criticizing presence of fossil fuel companies at public health events.
https://peoplesdispatch.org/2023/12/07/censorship-of-grassroots-voices-at-global-health-conference-raises-concerns/
The People’s Health Movement was removed from the organizing committee of the Prince Mahidol Awards Conference following an article criticizing presence of fossil fuel companies at public health events.
https://peoplesdispatch.org/2023/12/07/censorship-of-grassroots-voices-at-global-health-conference-raises-concerns/
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Censorship of grassroots voices at global health conference raises concerns
The People's Health Movement was removed from the organizing committee of the Prince Mahidol Awards Conference following an article criticizing presence of fossil fuel companies at public health events
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Senate Republicans block $111 billion aid package for Israel, Ukraine, and Taiwan
Senate Republicans blocked a procedural vote on a USD 111 billion aid package introduced by Senate Democrats, which would have provided military aid to Ukraine, Taiwan, and Israel. Republicans argued that it did not allot enough money to the US-Mexico border.
https://peoplesdispatch.org/2023/12/07/senate-republicans-block-111-billion-aid-package-for-israel-ukraine-and-taiwan/
Senate Republicans blocked a procedural vote on a USD 111 billion aid package introduced by Senate Democrats, which would have provided military aid to Ukraine, Taiwan, and Israel. Republicans argued that it did not allot enough money to the US-Mexico border.
https://peoplesdispatch.org/2023/12/07/senate-republicans-block-111-billion-aid-package-for-israel-ukraine-and-taiwan/
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Senate Republicans block $111 billion aid package for Israel, Ukraine, and Taiwan
The Democratic Party’s latest effort to fund proxy conflicts is thwarted by conservatives, who argued that there was not enough funding allocated to the US-Mexico border
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One year since the coup in Peru
December 7 marks one year since the coup against President Pedro Castillo in Peru, who was replaced by the unelected Dina Boluarte, who would quickly unleash a regime of death against mass protests within the country.
https://peoplesdispatch.org/2023/12/07/one-year-since-the-coup-in-peru/
December 7 marks one year since the coup against President Pedro Castillo in Peru, who was replaced by the unelected Dina Boluarte, who would quickly unleash a regime of death against mass protests within the country.
https://peoplesdispatch.org/2023/12/07/one-year-since-the-coup-in-peru/
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One year since the coup in Peru : Peoples Dispatch
Following the coup against Pedro Castillo, the people of Peru took to the streets en masse to demand his restitution and the resignation of Boluarte
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Today we have a new episode of Give The People What They Want!
Join Vijay Prashad, Prasanth R, and Zoe Alexandra as they bring you the most important developments in the world last week.
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Join Vijay Prashad, Prasanth R, and Zoe Alexandra as they bring you the most important developments in the world last week.
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🇹🇷 Turkish Medical Association confronts new wave of attacks
An Ankara court dissolved the Central Council of the Turkish Medical Association (TTB) at the end of November. The court’s decision is the latest in a long line of attacks against the organization, which is internationally recognized for its dedication to the right to health and protection of democracy.
https://peoplesdispatch.org/2023/12/07/turkish-medical-association-confronts-new-wave-of-attacks/
An Ankara court dissolved the Central Council of the Turkish Medical Association (TTB) at the end of November. The court’s decision is the latest in a long line of attacks against the organization, which is internationally recognized for its dedication to the right to health and protection of democracy.
https://peoplesdispatch.org/2023/12/07/turkish-medical-association-confronts-new-wave-of-attacks/
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Turkish Medical Association confronts new wave of attacks : Peoples Dispatch
The board of the Turkish Medical Association was dissolved by a court decision, adding to the long list of repressive government actions against the organization
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The US once again vetoed a ceasefire resolution at the UN Security Council, enabling more Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip.
#Gaza #ceasefirenow
https://peoplesdispatch.org/2023/12/08/more-health-workers-patients-killed-in-gaza-as-us-vetoes-ceasefire-resolution/
#Gaza #ceasefirenow
https://peoplesdispatch.org/2023/12/08/more-health-workers-patients-killed-in-gaza-as-us-vetoes-ceasefire-resolution/
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More health workers, patients, killed in Gaza as US vetoes ceasefire resolution : Peoples Dispatch
The US once again vetoed a ceasefire resolution at the UN Security Council, enabling more Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip
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Internationally beloved academic, poet, and activist Dr. Refaat Alareer killed by Israel
Dr. Refaat Alareer a writer, an activist, and a poet from Gaza was killed with six other family members in an Israeli airstrike.
Alareer was the professor of English literature at the Islamic University of Gaza. He was a regular contributor for the Electronic Intifada, an online media organization focused on the situation on the ground across Historic Palestine.
https://peoplesdispatch.org/2023/12/08/internationally-beloved-academic-poet-and-activist-dr-refaat-alareer-killed-by-israel/
Dr. Refaat Alareer a writer, an activist, and a poet from Gaza was killed with six other family members in an Israeli airstrike.
Alareer was the professor of English literature at the Islamic University of Gaza. He was a regular contributor for the Electronic Intifada, an online media organization focused on the situation on the ground across Historic Palestine.
https://peoplesdispatch.org/2023/12/08/internationally-beloved-academic-poet-and-activist-dr-refaat-alareer-killed-by-israel/
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Internationally beloved academic, poet, and activist Dr. Refaat Alareer killed by Israel : Peoples Dispatch
The professor at University of Gaza and co-founder of “We are Not Numbers” refused to evacuate northern Gaza as demanded by Israelis and continued to report about the Palestinian resilience during the war
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🇬🇹 Guatemala’s Prosecutor’s Office announced on Dec 8 that the elections held this year must be annulled due to alleged administrative irregularities.
President-elect Bernardo Arevalo said: “we are facing an absurd, ridiculous and perverse coup d’état.”
https://peoplesdispatch.org/2023/12/10/president-elect-of-guatemala-bernardo-arevalo-warns-that-coup-detat-is-underway/
President-elect Bernardo Arevalo said: “we are facing an absurd, ridiculous and perverse coup d’état.”
https://peoplesdispatch.org/2023/12/10/president-elect-of-guatemala-bernardo-arevalo-warns-that-coup-detat-is-underway/
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President-elect of Guatemala, Bernardo Arévalo, warns that "coup d'état" is underway : Peoples Dispatch
The Prosecutor’s Office called for the past elections to be annulled due to alleged administrative irregularities of the Supreme Electoral Tribunal
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Bassam Al-Salhi of the Palestinian People’s Party says war on Gaza has revealed fascist nature of Israel and the West
The Secretary-General of the Palestinian People’s Party, Bassam Al-Salhi, said in an interview with Madaar that the October 7 operation showed that Israel “is vulnerable to important strikes and setbacks that have a major impact not only on the reality and present of this country, but on its future as well.”
https://peoplesdispatch.org/2023/12/11/bassam-al-salhi-of-the-palestinian-peoples-party-says-war-on-gaza-has-revealed-fascist-nature-of-israel-and-the-west/
The Secretary-General of the Palestinian People’s Party, Bassam Al-Salhi, said in an interview with Madaar that the October 7 operation showed that Israel “is vulnerable to important strikes and setbacks that have a major impact not only on the reality and present of this country, but on its future as well.”
https://peoplesdispatch.org/2023/12/11/bassam-al-salhi-of-the-palestinian-peoples-party-says-war-on-gaza-has-revealed-fascist-nature-of-israel-and-the-west/
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Bassam Al-Salhi of the Palestinian People’s Party says war on Gaza has revealed fascist nature of Israel and the West
Despite the brutal atrocities committed by Israel in the last two months of its war on Gaza, Western countries, especially the United States, have remained firm in their support
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MST sends another donation of 11 tons of food to families in Gaza
Another shipment of food produced by members of the Landless Rural Workers’ Movement (MST) left Brazil for families suffering under the humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip due to Israel’s almost complete blockade of the enclave. In total, the MST sent 11 tons of food, in its latest contributions to international humanitarian assistance efforts.
https://peoplesdispatch.org/2023/12/11/mst-sends-another-donation-of-11-tons-of-food-to-families-in-gaza/
Another shipment of food produced by members of the Landless Rural Workers’ Movement (MST) left Brazil for families suffering under the humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip due to Israel’s almost complete blockade of the enclave. In total, the MST sent 11 tons of food, in its latest contributions to international humanitarian assistance efforts.
https://peoplesdispatch.org/2023/12/11/mst-sends-another-donation-of-11-tons-of-food-to-families-in-gaza/
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MST sends another donation of 11 tons of food to families in Gaza : Peoples Dispatch
Amid Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza, the movement fighting for agrarian reform has worked with Brazil’s federal government to send food aid to the besieged enclave
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Houthis enforce embargo on ships heading to or leaving Israel
The Ansar Allah, or the Houthis, who lead the Yemeni government in capital Sanaa, declared that they had forced an Israel-bound ship to turn back on Sunday, December 10, as it was sailing through the Red Sea in violation of the warnings issued a day before.
https://peoplesdispatch.org/2023/12/11/houthis-enforce-embargo-on-ships-heading-to-or-leaving-israel/
The Ansar Allah, or the Houthis, who lead the Yemeni government in capital Sanaa, declared that they had forced an Israel-bound ship to turn back on Sunday, December 10, as it was sailing through the Red Sea in violation of the warnings issued a day before.
https://peoplesdispatch.org/2023/12/11/houthis-enforce-embargo-on-ships-heading-to-or-leaving-israel/
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Houthis enforce embargo on ships heading to or leaving Israel : Peoples Dispatch
The Houthi-led government in Yemen announced that it had forced an Israel-bound ship to turn back as it was sailing through the Red Sea in violation of the warnings issued on Saturday
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British workers organize to defeat the Tory anti-strike laws
Trade unions and left-wing sections in the UK are gearing up to challenge the anti-strike laws of the Tory government.
The anti-worker legislation effectively thwarts strikes by enforcing minimum services and penalizing strikers in three key sectors — the ambulance service, rail network, and border security.
https://peoplesdispatch.org/2023/12/11/british-workers-organize-to-defeat-the-tory-anti-strike-laws/
Trade unions and left-wing sections in the UK are gearing up to challenge the anti-strike laws of the Tory government.
The anti-worker legislation effectively thwarts strikes by enforcing minimum services and penalizing strikers in three key sectors — the ambulance service, rail network, and border security.
https://peoplesdispatch.org/2023/12/11/british-workers-organize-to-defeat-the-tory-anti-strike-laws/
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British workers organize to defeat the Tory anti-strike laws : Peoples Dispatch
A special conference of the Trades Union Congress resolved to fight and defeat the notorious anti-strike law imposed by the Tory government.
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🇵🇸 Death toll in Gaza from Israel’s genocidal war crosses 18,000
The genocidal Israeli onslaught on Gaza has led to the deaths of over 18,000 Palestinians with the number of injured crossing 50,000 as of December 11.
According to reports, at least 300 Palestinians were killed and thousands of others injured in the 24 hours preceding Monday due to the intense Israeli bombardment. Egypt and Mauritania invoked the United Nations Resolution 377 to pressurize Israel to end its assault on Gaza and agree to a ceasefire. The UN General Assembly will be holding a special session on Tuesday to discuss the urgent need for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza.
https://peoplesdispatch.org/2023/12/12/death-toll-in-gaza-from-israels-genocidal-war-crosses-18000/
The genocidal Israeli onslaught on Gaza has led to the deaths of over 18,000 Palestinians with the number of injured crossing 50,000 as of December 11.
According to reports, at least 300 Palestinians were killed and thousands of others injured in the 24 hours preceding Monday due to the intense Israeli bombardment. Egypt and Mauritania invoked the United Nations Resolution 377 to pressurize Israel to end its assault on Gaza and agree to a ceasefire. The UN General Assembly will be holding a special session on Tuesday to discuss the urgent need for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza.
https://peoplesdispatch.org/2023/12/12/death-toll-in-gaza-from-israels-genocidal-war-crosses-18000/
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Death toll in Gaza from Israel’s genocidal war crosses 18,000
Egypt and Mauritania have invoked the United Nations Resolution 377 due to which the UNGA will be holding a special session on Tuesday to discuss the urgent need for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza
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WHO Executive Board adopts resolution calling for unimpeded flow of aid into Gaza
Members of the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Executive Board successfully adopted a resolution on the health conditions in the Occupied Palestinian territories during a rare special session of this body.
The work behind the consensus was substantial, involving revisions of an original proposal brought forward by the representatives of Afghanistan, Morocco, Qatar, and Yemen. The final resolution calls for “the immediate, sustained, and unimpeded passage of humanitarian relief, including the access of medical personnel,” among other things. It also refers to the invocation of Article 99 of the UN Charter by the Secretary-General António Guterres last week.
https://peoplesdispatch.org/2023/12/12/who-executive-board-adopts-resolution-calling-for-unimpeded-flow-of-aid-into-gaza/
Members of the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Executive Board successfully adopted a resolution on the health conditions in the Occupied Palestinian territories during a rare special session of this body.
The work behind the consensus was substantial, involving revisions of an original proposal brought forward by the representatives of Afghanistan, Morocco, Qatar, and Yemen. The final resolution calls for “the immediate, sustained, and unimpeded passage of humanitarian relief, including the access of medical personnel,” among other things. It also refers to the invocation of Article 99 of the UN Charter by the Secretary-General António Guterres last week.
https://peoplesdispatch.org/2023/12/12/who-executive-board-adopts-resolution-calling-for-unimpeded-flow-of-aid-into-gaza/
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WHO Executive Board adopts resolution calling for unimpeded flow of aid into Gaza : Peoples Dispatch
During discussions around the resolution, US representatives opposed calls for a ceasefire, saying it would be “not only unrealistic but also dangerous.” Israel's brutal assault on Gaza has killed over 18,000 people
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Thousands of people from the Basque city of Guernica hit the city center in a stunning display of solidarity with the people of Gaza who are facing Israel’s genocidal attacks.
The thousands who assembled at the Pasialeku Market Place in Guernica formed a human mosaic depicting the Palestinian flag and part of Pablo Picasso’s famed anti-war painting, Guernica.
https://peoplesdispatch.org/2023/12/12/guernica-stands-in-solidarity-with-gaza/
The thousands who assembled at the Pasialeku Market Place in Guernica formed a human mosaic depicting the Palestinian flag and part of Pablo Picasso’s famed anti-war painting, Guernica.
https://peoplesdispatch.org/2023/12/12/guernica-stands-in-solidarity-with-gaza/
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Guernica stands in solidarity with Gaza : Peoples Dispatch
People of Guernica, which was one bombed by fascists and Nazis during the Spanish Civil War, and urged the international community to share the suffering of the Palestinian people,
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