COVID-19 & the Economy
Noam Chomsky | zcomm.org | 2020-05-07
Interview on COVID-19 politics, the global economy and the environment…
zcomm.org/znetarticle/covid-19-the-economy/
Thoughts on the Liberation of Saigon and the end to America's Genocidal War Against the Vietnamese People
Dave Lindorff | counterpunch.org | 2020-05-07
The following are recollections from several members of the ThisCantBeHappening! about their anti-war movement struggles and the day of final triumph in Vietnam 45 years ago. A Day in the Park Like No Other When the US war on Vietnam ended on April 30 with the Vietnamese liberation forces marching into Saigon, a victory celebration…
counterpunch.org/2020/05/07/thoughts-on-the-liberation-of-saigon-and-the-end-to-americas-genocidal-war-against-the-vietnamese-people/
On the Brink of Starvation: COVID-19 and the Global Food Chain with Raj Patel
www.speakoutsocialists | indybay.org | 2020-05-07
This is an online townhall. For links and information on how to join the Zoom call visit here: | speakoutsocialists.org/townhall-05-09-20/…
indybay.org/newsitems/2020/05/04/18832819.php
FROM THE FIELD: Protecting the displaced in the time of COVID-19
news.un.org | 2020-05-07
Refugees and displaced people living in camps are amongst the most vulnerable communities across the world and more likely to catch COVID-19 than others, according to the International Organization for Migration (IOM).
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Johnson compared to Chamberlain in protest video on White Cliffs of Dover
The Canary | thecanary.co | 2020-05-07
Boris Johnson's response to the coronavirus (Covid-19) crisis has been compared to Neville Chamberlain's "peace for our time" moment, in a giant projection beamed on to the White Cliffs of Dover.The Kent landmark was lit up with a mock-up of the prime minister holding a scrap of paper saying "Highest death toll in Europe".The stunt was the brainchild of Led By Donkeys, a group of activists famed for their giant billboards of politicians' tweets.The group said the black and white creation is a comment on the government's "profound failure" and compares Johnson's conduct to Chamberlain's appeasement policy in the l…
thecanary.co/uk/news/2020/05/07/johnson-compared-to-chamberlain-in-protest-video-on-white-cliffs-of-dover/
#WorkerRightsNow: Day of Action for Essential Worker Bill of Rights
MoveOn, Greenpeace, others | indybay.org | 2020-05-07
Online and/or phone call actions…
indybay.org/newsitems/2020/05/06/18832854.php
Kadhimi takes office as Iraq's PM amid fiscal & coronavirus crises
rt.com | 2020-05-07
Mustafa al-Kadhimi took office as Iraq's prime minister early Thursday after breaking months of political deadlock. The former intelligence chief will have to tackle a staggering economic crisis, a health pandemic and the specter of renewed protests. | Observing social distancing, lawmakers gathered at parliament in masks and gloves around 9: 00pm local time, but the vote was delayed to make last-minute edits to ministerial posts. | Kadhemi soon received a congratulatory call from US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, who announced a 120-day waiver extension on US sanctions to let Iraq buy gas from neighboring Ira…
rt.com/newsline/487994-kadhimi-takes-pm-iraq/
Far Right Group Behind Boston's "Straight Pride" Also Organized "Reopen" Protest
William rivers Pitt | zcomm.org | 2020-05-07
If the federal government actually starts helping people, Trump and his allies fear that capitalism will lose its stranglehold on the nation…
zcomm.org/znetarticle/far-right-group-behind-bostons-straight-pride-also-organized-reopen-protest/
"Blood Money & Murder On The Job" Amazon 2020 On May Day
Labor Video Project | indybay.org | 2020-05-07
New York MTA TWU 100 steward John Ferretti and Amazon worker Chris Smalls are interviewed about May Day and why they were protesting at the Amazon JFK8 Staten Island warehouse.
indybay.org/newsitems/2020/05/05/18832838.php
Protecting Our Democracy w/ Stacey Abrams & Ari Berman of 'Mother Jones'
Mother Jones | indybay.org | 2020-05-07
Online…
indybay.org/newsitems/2020/05/06/18832851.php
Threats & Opportunities to Democracy
RLCAUSC | indybay.org | 2020-05-07
Watch the live-stream at rightlivelihood.ucsc.edu/events/webinars.html…
indybay.org/newsitems/2020/05/04/18832829.php
"What the Hell Do You Have to Lose?"
Rev. William Alberts | counterpunch.org | 2020-05-07
The coronavirus does not care whether we are Republican or Democrat; mainline or evangelical Christian; Jew, Muslim or Hindu; white, black or brown; Chinese, Italian, Iranian, Russian, African or American, richer or poorer, older or younger. We are all human and subject to the same illnesses. Our nationality, faith, race, class, location or age does…
counterpunch.org/2020/05/07/what-the-hell-do-you-have-to-lose/
RT SPECIAL VICTORY DAY PROGRAMMING TO AIR AND STREAM WORLDWIDE IN SIX LANGUAGES
rt.com | 2020-05-07
MOSCOW, MAY 7
Mayo Clinic Q&A podcast: Maintaining routine vaccine schedules during COVID-19
newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org | 2020-05-07
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, the World Health Organization(WHO) says more than 117 million children in 37 countries may be missing out on the lifesaving measles vaccine. The WHO had issued some guidelines to help countries sustain immunization activities during the COVID-19 pandemic. On the Mayo Clinic Q&A podcast, Dr. Tina Ardon, a Mayo Clinic …
newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/mayo-clinic-qa-podcast-maintaining-routine-vaccine-schedules-during-covid-19/
How Many People Will Patent Monopolies Kill This Pandemic?
Dean Baker | counterpunch.org | 2020-05-07
No one wants to die, but hey, who wouldn't be willing to sacrifice their life to protect someone's patent monopoly? That is a question that is implicitly raised in this New York Times piece on the race to develop an effective vaccine against the coronavirus. Near the beginning the piece tells readers:…
counterpunch.org/2020/05/07/how-many-people-will-patent-monopolies-kill-this-pandemic/
Vice President Pence visits Mayo Clinic
newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org | 2020-05-07
Vice President Mike Pence visited Mayo Clinic in Rochester to see firsthand how Mayo is providing scientific leadership to aid the national response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Gianrico Farrugia, Mayo Clinic president and CEO, guided the vice president on a tour where he was able to talk with Mayo Clinic scientists leading the country's …
newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/vice-president-pence-visits-mayo-clinic/
Dutch to begin easing lockdown measures next week, watchdog to review govt performance
rt.com | 2020-05-07
The Dutch Safety Board said on Thursday it would conduct an independent investigation and review of the country's preparedness and government performance during the coronavirus outbreak. | Prime Minister Mark Rutte on Wednesday announced a three-month roadmap toward relaxing lockdown measures imposed in mid-March, including opening schools and some businesses. The review will look at "the preparation for a pandemic, the crisis management and the measures taken, as well as the phasing out of those measures." | Easing restrictions in the Netherlands will be rolled out over the next four months. They could be cur…
rt.com/newsline/488002-netherlands-easing-lockdown-government/
What COVID-19 does to your lungs
newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org | 2020-05-07
m __________________________________________________ For the latest updates on the COVID-19 pandemic, check the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. For more information and COVID-19 coverage, go to the Mayo Clinic News Network and mayoclinic.org.
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Merkel's aide says pandemic 'to last at least for rest of year'
rt.com | 2020-05-07
The coronavirus pandemic will last for at least the rest of this year, German Chancellor Angela Merkel's chief of staff said on Thursday. | "We are not living after the pandemic now
Why you need to keep your child's vaccine schedule during COVID-19
newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org | 2020-05-07
Millions of children may be at risk of missing or delaying their routine childhood vaccines due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Tina Ardon, a Mayo Clinic family medicine specialist, says she understands being thoughtful about taking your children outside the home for doctor's visits during this time. "The current situation with the novel coronavirus shows us how scary …
newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/why-you-need-to-keep-your-childs-vaccine-schedule-during-covid-19/
How Many People Will Patent Monopolies Kill In This Pandemic?
Dean Baker | zcomm.org | 2020-05-07
Apparently the New York Times didn't think it was worth mentioning that the Trump administration's policies might lead to massive loss of life to protect his ego and industry profits…
zcomm.org/znetarticle/how-many-people-will-patent-monopolies-kill-in-this-pandemic/
Science Saturday: Regenerative approaches could foster healing from COVID-19
newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org | 2020-05-07
Regenerative Medicine aims not only to repair or restore the function of cells, tissues or organs, but also the whole person. The latter is particularly important amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Regenerative approaches draw on the body's natural abilities to heal, focus on establishing the healing environments and building new, healthy ways of functioning. These aspects of regenerative …
newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/science-saturday-regenerative-approaches-could-foster-healing-from-covid-19/
'Mayo Clinic Anxiety Coach' e-tool to help children with mental health concerns
newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org | 2020-05-07
ROCHESTER, Minn.
Antioch official fired for suggesting COVID-19 should kill the old and weak
Lynda Carson | indybay.org | 2020-05-07
Coronavirus COVID-19 Pandemic…
indybay.org/newsitems/2020/05/03/18832815.php
COVID-19 Comes to Nezahualcóyotl: a Mexican City Confronts a Pandemic
Johnny Hazard | counterpunch.org | 2020-05-07
One of the cities most vulnerable to Covid-19 in Mexico is Ciudad Nezahualcóyotl, often known simply as Neza, which is adjacent to the east side of Mexico City and specifically to the boroughs of Iztacalco and Iztapalapa. The latter has the highest Covid infection rate in the capital city. Nezhualcóyotl is named for…
counterpunch.org/2020/05/07/covid-19-comes-to-nezahualcoyotl-a-mexican-city-confronts-a-pandemic/
Mayo Clinic Q&A podcast: Cancer treatment during the COVID-19 pandemic
newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org | 2020-05-07
Because cancer treatments can weaken the immune system, cancer patients are at increased risk of complications from COVID-19. Despite these concerns, cancer patients often still need treatment, including going to the clinic or to the hospital, and many have questions about whether cancer should be treated differently during the COVID-19 pandemic. On the Mayo Clinic …
newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/mayo-clinic-qa-podcast-cancer-treatment-during-the-covid-19-pandemic/
Mass Incarceration Poses a Uniquely American Risk in Pandemic
Alice Speri | zcomm.org | 2020-05-07
Mass incarceration is not only causing people to die of Covid-19 behind bars. As corrections facilities become hot spots, the virus is also rapidly spreading into the surrounding communities…
zcomm.org/znetarticle/mass-incarceration-poses-a-uniquely-american-risk-in-pandemic/
Oakland has more COVID-19 cases than Fremont, Hayward and Livermore combined
Lynda Carson | indybay.org | 2020-05-07
Coronavirus COVID-19 Pandemic…
indybay.org/newsitems/2020/05/06/18832857.php
No going back to 'normal'?
pip.hinman | greenleft.org.au | 2020-05-07
Socialist Alliance Peter BoyleIssue 1264 Australia COVID-19 ecosocialism Our Common CauseMay 7, 2020The slogan "There's no going b…
greenleft.org.au/content/no-going-back-normal
Daesh/ISIS increases attacks in Iraq amid virus
yenisafak.com | 2020-05-07
The Daesh/ISIS terror group has increased its attacks in Iraq, especially in rural areas, amid political instability and security weakness in the country as well as the US-led coalition forces' withdrawal due to the coronavirus outbreak.Daesh has been trying to strengthen its operational capability in rural areas since mass protests against Iraqi government erupted in October in the capital Baghdad and southern provinces.Iraq has been roiled by mass protests since early October over poor living conditions and corruption, forcing Prime Minister Adil Abdul-Mahdi to resign.At least 496 Iraqis have been killed and 17…
yenisafak.com/en/world/daesh-isis-increases-attacks-in-iraq-amid-virus-3518903
Two Truths from the Pandemic No One Is Mentioning
Kirkpatrick Sale | counterpunch.org | 2020-05-07
Two truths at least are certain in this post-pandemic world: 1) Humans have so dominated the world, destroying much of non-human life and systems in the process, that the world has struck back in recoil and seeks to readjust the balance. 2) Human sustenance systems are far too large and unwieldly to be effective and…
counterpunch.org/2020/05/07/two-truths-from-the-pandemic-no-one-is-mentioning/
What Not to Do During a Pandemic: Business-As-Usual on Trade Negotiations
Deborah James | counterpunch.org | 2020-05-07
Reduce governments' ability to respond to the needs of citizens and prioritize foreign investors. Constrain developing countries from investing in small-scale fisheries. Hand over control of more aspects of citizens' lives, and data, to Google and Amazon. These are not proposals you would think governments would be eager to negotiate in international treaties during the…
counterpunch.org/2020/05/07/what-not-to-do-during-a-pandemic-business-as-usual-on-trade-negotiations/
J-IDEA launches coronavirus pandemic hospital planning tool
imperial.ac.uk | 2020-05-07
Imperial's disease outbreak centre J-IDEA has launched a pandemic hospital planning tool to help cope with extreme surges in demand from coronavirus.
imperial.ac.uk/news/197353/j-idea-launches-coronavirus-pandemic-hospital-planning
Bank of England stress tests banks and building societies
graham | truepublica.org.uk | 2020-05-07
Britain's top banks and building societies are robust enough to keep lending if the economy were to shrink by 30% in the coronavirus pandemic, according to a stress test carried out by the Bank of England. The stress test was based on an economic scenario published by the BoE in its Monetary Policy Report (MPR) …
truepublica.org.uk/newsbits/bank-of-england-stress-tests-banks-and-building-societies/
Polish MPs approve law allowing presidential election to be held by postal ballot
rt.com | 2020-05-07
The Polish lower house of parliament, the Sejm, approved on Thursday government-sponsored legislation that would allow the presidential election to go ahead by postal ballot, according to voting records. | The presidential election was scheduled to take place on Sunday. The ruling party wants to hold it by postal ballot, due to the coronavirus pandemic. However, opposition parties strongly oppose the plan, saying the election would be neither transparent nor fair. | Although lawmakers have in principle approved a postal ballot, the deputy prime minister said on Thursday that June was now the earliest date the…
rt.com/newsline/488003-poland-law-election-postal/
'I guess we did': Simpsons writer admits 2020 pandemic clairvoyance as murder hornets clip goes viral
rt.com | 2020-05-07
The Simpsons is widely known for predicting the future with eerie accuracy, but things are starting to get ridiculous; after apparently predicting the coronavirus, it now appears the show saw the murder hornets coming too. | Like an animated Nostradamus for the noughties, the animated TV show has a number of oddly accurate predictions already on the books over the course of its 30 years on air. | It apparently foresaw Disney buying Fox nearly 20 years ago, the invention of smart watches, the US winning an Olympic medal in curling and, of course, also predicted that Donald Trump would one day become president o…
rt.com/usa/487997-simpsons-writer-murder-hornets-prediction/
Mayo Clinic reopens orthopedics and sports medicine facility in downtown Minneapolis
newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org | 2020-05-07
MINNEAPOLIS
Nuke Plant Shutdown Continues Near C19 Epicenter
Michael Steinberg | indybay.org | 2020-05-07
On April 30 Reactor 2 at the Indian Point nuclear point, less than 30 miles north of midtown Manhattan on the Hudson River, shut down permanently.
indybay.org/newsitems/2020/05/06/18832842.php
Zarif congratulates Iraqis for formation of government
en.mehrnews.com | 2020-05-07
TEHRAN, May 07 (MNA)
Iran receives medical cargo purchased from France
en.mehrnews.com | 2020-05-07
TEHRAN, May 07 (MNA)
Iran voices sympathy with Uzbekistan over recent flood
en.mehrnews.com | 2020-05-07
TEHRAN, May 07 (MNA)
Health Ministry confirms 1,485 new COVID-19 cases across country
en.mehrnews.com | 2020-05-07
TEHRAN, May 07 (MNA)
Iranian amb. to Baghdad congratulates al-Kazemi on approval as PM
en.mehrnews.com | 2020-05-07
TEHRAN, May 07 (MNA)
Rouhani inaugurates national copper projects
en.mehrnews.com | 2020-05-07
TEHRAN, May 07 (MNA)
US in no position to raise issues about JCPOA: Foreign Ministry
en.mehrnews.com | 2020-05-07
TEHRAN, May 07 (MNA)
Headlines of Iranian dailies on May 7
en.mehrnews.com | 2020-05-07
TEHRAN, May 07 (MNA)
Front pages of Iran international dailies on May 7
en.mehrnews.com | 2020-05-07
TEHRAN, May 07 (MNA)
Police confiscates 65 kg of illicit drugs in central Iran
en.mehrnews.com | 2020-05-07
TEHRAN, May 07 (MNA)
Police arrest two drug lords after massive drug bust in SE Iran
en.mehrnews.com | 2020-05-07
TEHRAN, May 07 (MNA)
Genocidal Disease, as it is Happening in Amazonia
J.P. Linstroth | counterpunch.org | 2020-05-07
Back in 2009 with a Fulbright Foreign Scholarship and as a Visiting Professor at the Universidade Federal do Amazonas (UFAM), I conducted ethnographic fieldwork in the Amazonian and Brazilian city of Manaus of over two-million people among urban Amerindians there. The urbanized Native peoples living in Manaus, the capitol of Amazonas State, may number as…
counterpunch.org/2020/05/07/genocidal-disease-as-it-is-happening-in-amazonia/