2020-11-28: Social Media Postees

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Britain's Class War on Children
John Pilger | globalresearch.ca | 2020-11-27
In this abridged article published by the London Daily Mirror & based on his 1975 film, Smashing Kids, John Pilger describes class as Britain's most virulent disease, causing record levels of child poverty. | *** | When I first reported on child | …
globalresearch.ca/britain-class-war-children/5730590

Britain's Class War on Children
John Pilger | counterpunch.org | 2020-11-27
When I first reported on child poverty in Britain, I was struck by the faces of children I spoke to, especially the eyes. They were different: watchful, fearful. In Hackney, in 1975, I filmed Irene Brunsden's family. Irene told me she gave her two-year-old a plate of cornflakes.
counterpunch.org/2020/11/27/britains-class-war-on-children/

Court in Tunisia sentences blogger to two years in prison over social media posts
Peoples Dispatch | peoplesdispatch.org | 2020-11-27
Blogger Wajdi Mahouechi was reportedly arrested after he criticized the public prosecutor in Tunisia. On November 12, the Tunis First Instance Court convicted him of all charges and sentenced him to two years in prison along with a fine of 1,000 Tunisian Dinars (USD 300)…
peoplesdispatch.org/2020/11/27/court-in-tunisia-sentences-blogger-to-two-years-in-prison-over-social-media-posts/

Differing Mask Mandates in Georgia Schools Put Teachers at Risk for COVID
Staff | truthout.org | 2020-11-27
Masks were optional, and about half of the children wore them. So did the receptionist, but only sporadically, according to several teachers. | Within a couple of days, the receptionist was out sick. Another receptionist called in sick as well. Both had caught the coronavirus, according to social media posts. In the ensuing weeks, a wave of cases would rush through the building — an outbreak for which district leaders blamed the community rather than the lack of a mask mandate in the schoo…
truthout.org/articles/differing-mask-mandates-in-georgia-schools-put-teachers-at-risk-for-covid/

'Dead to me': Eric Clapton slammed for collaborating with Van Morrison on anti-lockdown song
rt.com | 2020-11-27
The announcement that Eric Clapton and Van Morrison have teamed up on a song critical of Covid-19 lockdowns has the legendary musicians facing a barrage of criticism on social media — before anyone has even heard the tune. | The single, titled 'Stand and Deliver,' was written by Morrison and performed by Clapton and will be released on December 4. Proceeds from the song will support Morrison's Lockdown Financial Hardship Fund, which provides assistance to musicians struggling financially due to lockdown measures preventing many live music performances. | Morrison's involvement should come as no surprise,…
rt.com/uk/508044-eric-clapton-lockdown-song/

Twitter tears down Marco Rubio for complaining about too much COVID news
Brad Reed | salon.com | 2020-11-27
"Yes, Marco. You're the victim. Not the 200,000+ dead due to inaction" responds one user…
salon.com/2020/11/27/twitter-tears-down-marco-rubio-for-complaining-about-too-much-covid-news_partner/

Britain's Class War on Children
John Pilger | zcomm.org | 2020-11-26
Study after study shows that the people who suffer and die early from the diseases of poverty brought on by a poor diet, sub-standard housing and the priorities of the political elite and its hostile "welfare" officials — are working people…
zcomm.org/znetarticle/britains-class-war-on-children/

Egyptian human rights activist dies after contracting Covid-19
Alex MacDonald | middleeasteye.net | 2020-11-26
Egyptian human rights activist dies after contracting Covid-19 | Hafez Abu Seada, co-founder of the Egyptian Organisation for Human Rights, was diagnosed with coronavirus in mid-November | Alex MacDonald | Thu, 11/26/2020 – 16: 35 | Hafez Abu Seada and his wife Nehad Abo El Komsan (Facebook) | Hafez Abu Seada, a Leading Egyptian human rights activist, has died after contracting Covid-19, his wife announced on Th…
www.middleeasteye.net/news/covid-egypt-abu-seada-activist-dies

Egyptian human-rights activist dies after contracting Covid-19
Alex MacDonald | middleeasteye.net | 2020-11-26
Egyptian human-rights activist dies after contracting Covid-19 | Hafez Abu Seada, co-founder of Egyptian Organisation for Human Rights, was diagnosed with coronavirus in mid-November | Alex MacDonald | Thu, 11/26/2020 – 16: 35 | Hafez Abu Seada and wife Nehad Abo El Komsan (Facebook) | Hafez Abu Seada, a leading Egyptian human-rights activist, has died after contracting Covid-19, his wife said on Thursday. | Sea…
www.middleeasteye.net/news/covid-egypt-abu-seada-activist-dies

Egyptian rights activist Hafez Abu Seada dies after contracting Covid-19
Alex MacDonald | middleeasteye.net | 2020-11-26
Egyptian rights activist Hafez Abu Seada dies after contracting Covid-19 | Co-founder of Egyptian Organisation for Human Rights was diagnosed with coronavirus in mid-November | Alex MacDonald | Thu, 11/26/2020 – 16: 35 | Hafez Abu Seada and wife Nehad Abo El Komsan (Facebook) | Hafez Abu Seada, a leading Egyptian human-rights activist, has died after contracting Covid-19, his wife said on Thursday. | Seada, co-f…
www.middleeasteye.net/news/covid-egypt-hafez-abu-seada-activist-dies

Wednesday 11/25: Shut Down KKR Digital Day of Action — Divest from the Coastal GasLink pipeline
Wet'suwet'en land defenders | indybay.org | 2020-11-26
Call, email and tweet at KKR all day on Wednesday. Let them know that their investment in the Coastal GasLink pipeline project is not a good one. KKR should divest now! | San Francisco: (415) 315-3620 | Investor-Relations@kkr.com | twitter.com/KKR_Co | [more contact info below]…
indybay.org/newsitems/2020/11/24/18838652.php

Chile: 7 Arrested Amid Protest for Political Prisoners' Release
telesurenglish.net | 2020-11-26
Seven people Wednesday were arrested during a protest for the release of hundreds of political prisoners who were captured during the 2019 social outbreak against Chile's President Sebastian Piñera. | RELATED: | Chile to Mark the First Anniversary of its Social Outbreak | Thousands of people took to the streets to "demand the freedom of the young people who remain in custody for their participation in the protests that followed October 18, 2019," protestor Ana Bohemia tweeted. | Pi…
telesurenglish.net/news/Chile-7-People-Arrested-Amid-Protest-Repressed-by-Carabineros-20201126-0001.html

McDonald's 'Last Happy Meal' Post Triggers Depressing Thoughts Among Netizens
sputniknews.com | 2020-11-26
The food-chain giant apparently meant that at some point, everyone outgrows the happy meal, typically ordered by children, but many Twitter users sensed a deeper meaning in the controversial post.
sputniknews.com/viral/202011261081286249-mcdonalds-last-happy-meal-post-triggers-depressing-thoughts-among-netizens/

Trump Announces Pardon for Ex Security Adviser Who Lied to FBI
telesurenglish.net | 2020-11-26
U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced he has pardoned Michael Flynn, his former National Security Adviser who pleaded guilty to lying to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). | RELATED: | Trump Lawyer Dumped After Claiming Hugo Chavez Rigged U.S. Election | "It is my Great Honor to announce that General Michael T. Flynn has been granted a Full Pardon," Trump tweeted, congratulating the retired Army lieutenant general while wishing him "a truly fantastic Th…
telesurenglish.net/news/Trump-Announces-Pardon-for-Ex-Security-Adviser-Who-Lied-to-FBI-20201126-0002.html

Israeli soldiers attack medics treating injured Palestinian in Jordan Valley
Akram Al-Waara | middleeasteye.net | 2020-11-25
Israeli soldiers attack medics treating injured Palestinian in Jordan Valley | The disturbing video footage of the attack went viral on Palestinian social media overnight, sparking an uproar by human rights advocates | Akram Al-Waara | Wed, 11/25/2020 – 14: 03 | "> | An Israeli soldier fires teargas against Palestinian protesters during a protest against Jewish settlements on 24 Nove…
www.middleeasteye.net/news/israel-palestine-soldiers-attack-medics-injured-man

Israel-UAE deal: Netanyahu and Mohammed bin Zayed's Nobel Peace Prize proposal denounced
Nadda Osman | middleeasteye.net | 2020-11-25
Israel-UAE deal: Netanyahu and Mohammed bin Zayed's Nobel Peace Prize proposal denounced | Social media users have called the nominations a mockery, citing human rights abuses by the leaders | Nadda Osman | Wed, 11/25/2020 – 14: 38 | Abu Dhabi's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed (L) and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have been put forward for the Nobel Peace Prize (AFP) | The latest people named for the Nobel…
www.middleeasteye.net/news/netanyahu-mbz-nobel-nomination-denounced

Wednesday 11/25: Shut Down KKR Digital Day of Action — Divest from the Coastal GasLink pipeline
Wet'suwet'en land defenders | indybay.org | 2020-11-25
Call, email and tweet at KKR all day on Wednesday. Let them know that their investment in the Coastal GasLink pipeline project is not a good one. KKR should divest now! | San Francisco: (415) 315-3620 | Investor-Relations@kkr.com | twitter.com/KKR_Co | [more contact info below]…
indybay.org/newsitems/2020/11/24/18838652.php

Israel-UAE deal: Netanyahu and Mohammed bin Zayed's Nobel Peace Prize nomination denounced
Nadda Osman | middleeasteye.net | 2020-11-25
Israel-UAE deal: Netanyahu and Mohammed bin Zayed's Nobel Peace Prize nomination denounced | Social media users have called the nominations a mockery, citing human rights abuses by the leaders | Nadda Osman | Wed, 11/25/2020 – 14: 38 | Abu Dhabi's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed (L) and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have been put forward for the Nobel Peace Prize (AFP) | The latest nomination for the Nobel…
www.middleeasteye.net/news/netanyahu-mbz-nobel-nomination-denounced

'Faint and shaky' Loujain al-Hathloul transferred to Saudi terrorism court
MEE and agencies | middleeasteye.net | 2020-11-25
'Faint and shaky' Loujain al-Hathloul transferred to Saudi terrorism court | Family warns that women's rights activist looks visibly weak after more than two years in jail | MEE and agencies | Wed, 11/25/2020 – 16: 33 | Undated photograph released on 6 August 2019 on Facebook page of Saudi activist Loujain al-Hathloul shows her at undisclosed location (AFP) | Imprisoned Saudi women's rights activist Loujain…
www.middleeasteye.net/news/saudi-activist-loujain-hathloul-terror-court

Liberación transgénero: °Un movimiento cuyo momento es ahora!
Devin C | workers.org | 2020-11-25
Este artículo detalla los comentarios hechos por el escritor en un seminario web del Workers World Party/Partido Mundo Obrero el 19 de noviembre, "Leslie Feinberg: 'Recuérdame como revolucionaria'". Vea el seminario web en Facebook @WorkersWorldParty — Organización política. La bandera transgénero. 20 de noviembre: hoy es el Día del Recuerdo . . . | Continue reading Liberación transgénero: °Un movimiento cuyo momento es ahora! at Workers.org
workers.org/2020/11/52678/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=liberacion-transgenero-un-movimiento-cuyo-momento-es-ahora

Libya: US sanctions Kaniyat militia suspected of killing hundreds
Daniel Hilton | middleeasteye.net | 2020-11-25
Libya: US sanctions Kaniyat militia suspected of killing hundreds | Armed group, which is part of Haftar's LNA, accused of human rights abuses in the Libyan town of Tarhuna | Daniel Hilton | Wed, 11/25/2020 – 15: 27 | Mohammed al-Kani and his brother Abdul Rahman al-Kani (Social media) | The United States on Wednesday unilaterally sanctioned the Kaniyat, a militia accused of murdering hundreds of civilians in the…
www.middleeasteye.net/news/libya-tarhuna-kaniyat-militia-leader-us-sanctions

WATCH: Australian teen choked UNCONSCIOUS by pub guard, head hits floor with a THUD, video used as ANTI-MASK political fodder
rt.com | 2020-11-25
The sound of an Australian teenager's head hitting the floor in a video circulating on social media might be called the thud heard 'round the world, but the footage was spun falsely as the latest example of Covid-19 mask tyranny. | The video, which made the rounds on social media on Wednesday, starts with a skinny and unconscious teenager being carried from behind in a chokehold by a portly security guard. The guard throws the teen down, leading to his head hitting the floor with a loud thud, then picks him up like a ragdoll by his shirt and trousers, carrying his lifeless-looking body out the door. | It tu…
rt.com/news/507850-australia-teen-choked-mask/

Framing Climate Change as a "National Security Priority" Isn't A Clever Maneuver To Get People To Care
_____ | popularresistance.org | 2020-11-25
On November 23, President-elect Joe Biden announced that former Senator and Secretary of State John Kerry will serve as special envoy on climate and have a seat on the National Security Council. Kerry immediately followed the news with a tweet that declared, "America will soon have a government that treats the climate crisis as the urgent national security threat it is." | As laid out in Episode 122 of Citations Needed (the podcast I co-host), this "national security" approach to climate is loaded down with contradictions, PR spin, and potential dangers.
popularresistance.org/framing-climate-change-as-a-national-security-priority-isnt-a-clever-maneuver-to-get-people-to-care/