2 May 2019 — Defend Wikileaks
Today commenced UK extradition proceedings against Julian Assange, whom the United States is attempting to prosecute for publishing documents of its war crimes and diplomatic secrets in 2010.
Day: May 2, 2019
Black Agenda Report 2 May 2019: Biden’s Polling Balloon is Black Voters; “Color” Revolution USA; Solidarity With Venezulela
2 May 2019 — Black Agenda Report
Black Voters Are Biden’s Polling Balloon. We Need to Bust It.
– Bruce A. Dixon , BAR managing editor
Joe Biden enters the Democratic presidential race as front runner. Half his voters are black, a clear hangover from the Obama era.
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US Global Power: The Trump Period: An Assessment
2 May 2019 — James Petras
Introduction: US global power in the Trump period reflects the continuities and changes which are unfolding rapidly and deeply throughout the world and which are affecting the position of Washington.
Assessing the dynamics of US global power is a complex problem which requires examining multiple dimensions.
Assange to Extradition Court: ‘I Won’t Surrender to the US for Doing Journalism’
2 May, 2019 — Consortium News
The WikiLeaks founder appeared via video link in Westminster Magistrates Court for the first hearing in what could be a lengthy process in the US request for extradition.
By Joe Lauria
Special to Consortium News
Julian Assange had his first day in court on Thursday in his fight against extradition to the United States in an historic press freedom case that could have a profound impact on the future of journalism.
Global Breaking News on GMOs and Pesticides
2 May 2019 — Sustainable Pulse
Bayer Shareholders Vote Against Board over Monsanto Merger
Bayer chief executive Werner Baumann was dealt a blow Friday at the German chemical giant’s annual general meeting, amid tensions over last year’s decision to buy US seeds and pesticides maker Monsanto, as disgruntled shareholders voted against management. Source: AFP At the AGM in Bonn, 55.5 percent voted against the management board, led by embattled […]
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Fans staying away from Eurovision in Tel Aviv By Tamara Nassar
2 May 2019 — Electronic Intifada
Thousands have signed a petition calling on Ireland’s representative Sarah McTernan to withdraw from this month’s Eurovision Song Contest in Tel Aviv.
Julian Assange Newslinks 1-2 May 2019
2 May 2019 19:30 — The New Dark Age
There may be some duplication due to cross-posting
WikiLeaks editor denied entry to Ecuadorian Embassy to retrieve Assange’s belongings
https://www.rt.com/news/458215-wikileaks-editor-entry-ecuadorian-embassy/
Amid protests at Assange extradition hearing, Lauri Love blasts US efforts as ‘revenge’ for exposing war crimes
http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheCanary/~3/B2t5HZw1Wk4/
Venezuela Newslinks 1-2 May 2019
2 May 2019 19:00 — The New Dark Age
There may be some duplication due to cross-posting
Don’t trust anyone, convicted liar Abrams tells Venezuela’s Maduro
https://www.rt.com/news/458212-abrams-maduro-dont-trust/
Change of tack? EU quieter on latest failed Venezuela coup attempt as Guaido’s influence wanes
https://www.rt.com/news/458207-european-union-venezuela-coup-reaction/
British MSM – Lapdog Of American Military Coup (again)
2 May 2019 — True Publica
By TruePublica: The Washington favourite in Juan Guaido has spent years at the forefront of a violent campaign of destabilization of Venezuela. He has been groomed for 15 years as a long-term CIA project. It was, therefore, never any surprise to those watching that this was somehow a surprise. And of course, it is no surprise that his intentions are simply as an American stooge, to return Venezuela’s oil reserves to US hegemony and control. In the meantime, the British MSM slavishly follows orders.
U.S. Gov’t. Plan, Dated 23 February 2018, for Coup in Venezuela, Now Leaks Out By Eric Zuesse
2 May 2019 — Washington’s Blog
A detailed plan from “UNITED STATES SOUTHERN COMMAND” dated “23 FEBRUARY 2018” was issued with the title “PLAN TO OVERTHROW THE VENEZUELAN DICTATORSHIP ‘MASTERSTROKE’” and is here presented complete.
Pompeo Lies, Cheats and Steals (But He’s Still a Good Christian) By Philip Giraldi
2 May 2019 — Strategic Culture Foundation
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo recently recounted to an audience at Texas A&M University that when he was head of the Central Intelligence Agency he was responsible for “lying, cheating and stealing” to benefit the United States. “Like we had entire training courses. It reminds you of the glory of the American experiment.”
Socialism: How We Win: An Interview with Bhaskar Sunkara
2 May 2019 — Verso Books
Bhaskar Sunkara explores socialism’s history and presents a realistic vision for its future.
Mural by graffiti artist Loretto, London. via Flickr.
Open Rights Group: Your internet is changing
2 May 2019 — Open Rights Group
As technology’s effect on daily life grows, Open Rights Group (ORG) is stepping up the fight to protect your rights online.
Online harms white paper published The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) and the Home Office unveiled long anticipated plans to address pressing “online harms” from cyber bullying to terrorist content. ORG is working with a diverse coalition of organisations to ensure a sensible pursuit of a safer Internet that does not damage free expression. We’ll be in touch soon about how you can help.
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