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znetwork, 14 days ago to Israel

Students across the US are facing arrests and violence for protesting against #Israel’s actions in #Palestine.

President Biden and media are stifling dissent and misrepresenting the protests as antisemitic or led by "outside agitators.” This term is resurrected to discredit protesters, reminding of past racism.

The older generation's failure to address these issues has alienated many young people, including Jews, disillusioned by false narratives.

#studentprotests
https://znetwork.org/znetarticle/the-fiction-of-the-outside-agitator/

znetwork, 27 days ago to random

In 24hrs, the number of #GazaSolidarityEncampments at university campuses in the US, Australia, and France has doubled.
New encampments were set up at Sciencespo Paris, Melbourne U, GWU, Northeastern, & elsewhere
The total # of ongoing encampments is now 41.
#FreePalestine

znetwork, 1 month ago to random

We're live at the Gaza Solidarity Encampment at The New School
where the NYPD just arrived and has ordered them to leave

#freepalestine #Solidarity #students

video/mp4

znetwork, 1 month ago to random

Sometimes a good pie chart just stops you in your tracks.

$2,868,000,000,000 = world military spending in 2022, nearly ALL of it by the US-led military bloc.

#militarism

znetwork, 1 month ago to climate

With #ClimateChange come record-breaking heatwaves, posing severe health risks, especially for workers exposed to prolonged heat. Despite this, some Republican-led states like Florida and Texas are passing laws preventing local protections for workers in extreme heat.

#Project2025 attacks decades-long workers' rights achievements and proposes to classify more workers as independent contractors, stripping away crucial protections.

#WorkersRights #labor
https://znetwork.org/znetarticle/republicans-have-plans-for-working-people/

znetwork, 1 month ago to random

This puts things a bit into perspective:

"The average U.S. taxpayer was forced to contribute more to militarized programs than to Medicare and Medicaid combined in 2023, according to a new analysis released Tuesday by the National Priorities Project."

#CommonDreams #militarism
https://znetwork.org/znetarticle/average-us-taxpayer-contributed-more-to-militarism-than-medicare-in-2023-report/

znetwork, 1 month ago to TeslaMotors

Electric vehicles’ #EV emissions might be lower than those from gas-powered cars, but they come with their own set of environmental challenges, including increased tire pollution and the social & environmental impacts of mineral extraction for batteries.

Ultimately, the most environmentally friendly transportation solution lies in promoting walkable communities and reducing overall transportation needs.

#ClimateChange #GreenTransport #Sustainability
https://znetwork.org/znetarticle/are-evs-truly-the-greenest-form-of-transportation/

znetwork, 2 months ago to random

#Honduras, following a US-backed coup in 2009, saw its descent into a narco-state under Hernández's rule, who was recently convicted of drug trafficking

#Haiti remains without a stable government amidst armed group opposition to the US-backed Prime Minister installed after the 2021 president's assassination.

Mainstream coverage often ignores this intervention's role in driving asylum seekers to the US, hindering efforts to address the immigration crisis

#neocolonialism
https://znetwork.org/znetarticle/haiti-honduras-and-us-hegemony/

znetwork, 2 months ago to Ukraine

President Biden's State of the Union speech emphasized the need for a $61 billion weapons package for Ukraine.

However, the ongoing conflict in #Ukraine has turned into a brutal war with no end in sight. Despite denials, leaked documents reveal significant #NATO involvement. The incremental escalation risks spiraling into a catastrophic outcome.

Renewed diplomatic efforts are urgently needed to resolve the conflict and achieve peace in Ukraine.

https://znetwork.org/znetarticle/are-we-stumbling-into-world-war-iii-in-ukraine/

znetwork, 2 months ago to random

RT #UAW
#ShawnFain addressed the U.S. Senate HELP Committee yesterday on the need for a 32-hour work week with no loss in pay.

"I agree there is an epidemic in this country of people who don’t want to work. But those aren’t the blue-collar people. Those aren’t the working-class people. The people I’m talking about are the Wall Street freeloaders, the masters of passive income."

#labor #union
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tv6gjCfc-wM

znetwork, 2 months ago to KindActions

How to start a mutual aid network?

• It begins with a small core team and local connections, utilizing tools like pod mapping.

• Existing networks and organizations should be engaged and built upon.

• Regular communication and adaptability to community needs are essential for the success of a #MutualAid network.

• Various resources and toolkits are available to aid in the establishment and maintenance of mutual aid networks, promoting collective support.

#activism
https://znetwork.org/znetarticle/how-to-start-a-mutual-aid-network/

znetwork, 2 months ago to random

We're now on MSN/Microsoft Start, Google News, @Flipboard & Smart News - this means that we can reach people who usually just see corporate and billionaire funded media.

Help independent media reach new eyes and grow our movement by following & liking:

#independentmedia #rssfeed
https://znetwork.org/rss-feeds/

znetwork, 3 months ago to random

The collapse of #democracy in the US is being ignored by many Americans, with problems ranging from gerrymandering to bribery of legislators.

This decline has roots in #SupremeCourt decisions like #CitizensUnited, leading to oligarchy and a loss of democratic principles.

The situation resembles historical patterns seen in the rise of #fascism in Europe. With the upcoming election as a crucial moment, action is needed to preserve democracy against powerful interests.

https://znetwork.org/znetarticle/we-ignore-the-ongoing-collapse-of-american-democracy-at-our-peril/

znetwork, 3 months ago to Meme

John Ames Mitchell (1845-1918), ‘From The Depths’, “Appeal To Reason”, #579, Dec. 29, 1906

#meme #workingclass #capitalism #revolution #history #art

znetwork, 4 months ago to art

#art #banksy #warcrime

znetwork, 4 months ago to Israel

Participate in an effort to trend the hashtag #EndIsraelsGenocide during the public hearings of the ICJ this week:

Coordinated posts with hashtag #EndIsraelsGenocide during the hearings:

Thursday Jan 11 at 3am ET
Fri Jan 12 at 3am ET

#israel #gaza

A moving image showing an androgynous profile, drawn out of many faces representing different cultures and religions, as well as a house, a boat, a baby and a night sky.

znetwork, 4 months ago to starbucks

A federal judge orders #Starbucks to rehire and compensate a Colorado shift supervisor fired in 2022 for "anti-union considerations.” The ruling cites unlawful termination and instructs Starbucks to cease anti-union practices.

Despite #union-busting, Starbucks workers nationwide continue to demand better conditions, leading to protests and an $11 billion loss in the company's value.

#labor #truthout
https://znetwork.org/znetarticle/federal-judge-orders-starbucks-rehire-wrongfully-terminated-union-leader/

znetwork, 4 months ago to random

Yesterday we lost our friend,
John Pilger. John was a fierce truth-teller and constant ally of the oppressed. Rest in peace comrade.

#JohnPilger
https://znetwork.org/author/johnpilger/

znetwork, 4 months ago to climate

Some highlights of 2023:

• #ClimateChange: 1.1% rise in CO2 emissions, surpassing Paris Agreement goals. Global temperatures broke records.

• #Biodiversity: The IUCN reports 28% of species at risk. Signals of a potential mass extinction.

• #Wellbeing: Homelessness and hunger worsened. No trickle-down effect.

• #Inequality: Billionaires' fortunes surged while the majority faced an economic decline.

• Government Inaction: #COP28’s focus fell short of needs.

https://znetwork.org/znetarticle/countdown-to-2030-the-state-of-the-planet-in-2023/

znetwork, 4 months ago to uk

When: January 6, 2024 12:00 PM
Where: Nationwide (#UK)

Join an action in your local area to call for a permanent ceasefire now

#Palestine #Gaza #Ceasefirenow
https://www.stopwar.org.uk/events/day-of-action-for-palestine/

znetwork, 5 months ago to climate

The #UAE’s pursuit of #CarbonCredits in #Kenya is leading to mass evictions of indigenous communities. This is not just about the environment; it's about lives being sacrificed for profit.

The carbon market's flaws, including fraudulent accounting, must be exposed. We need to resist this #BloodCarbonScam, raise awareness, and demand justice!

#StopBloodCarbon #EnvironmentalJustice #ClimateCrisis
https://znetwork.org/znetarticle/blood-carbon-kenyans-are-being-erased-so-the-uae-can-greenwash/

znetwork, 5 months ago to poland

In #Poland’s recent elections, a coalition of three opposition parties defeated the conservative government, suggesting a move towards liberal values. However, skepticism lingers due to differing stances within the coalition.

Among remaining concerns about the new government's commitment to social reforms, activists and the youngest voters are seen as potential catalysts for change, holding politicians accountable.

https://znetwork.org/znetarticle/polish-elections-hopes-and-threats/

znetwork, 5 months ago to random

Some people say post-growth and post-capitalist ideas could never gain popular support. But in fact these ideas are already supported by large majorities.

Here are 17 studies that prove it.

#degrowth #postgrowth #postcapitalism
https://www.jasonhickel.org/blog/2023/11/24/how-popular-are-post-growth-and-post-capitalist-ideas

znetwork, 5 months ago to sweden

A very important #strike is going on in #Sweden. If #Tesla wins in a heavily unionized country (with a very right wing government), it sends waves across the planet.

"[Some Tesla] mechanics began their strike in October after their employer, a Tesla subsidiary in Sweden, announced that it would not recognize their union... The industrial action soon spread to dockworkers… and electricians who stopped maintenance work for the carmaker”

#labor #union
https://amp.cnn.com/cnn/2023/11/28/business/tesla-sweden-postal-workers-ruling/index.html