(2021-04-08). The Capitol Raid And Pandemic Can Help Us Empathize With Venezuelans. popularresistance.org The January 6th raid on the Capitol and the pandemic that has upended the lives of every American seemingly have nothing to do with Venezuela. But the effects they had on U.S. political and economic stability offer a glimpse into what Venezuelans have been going through for the past several years of failed coups and sanctions. | Remember how January 6th felt? The shock, confusion and fear. The constant refreshing of Twitter feeds or eyes glued to cable news, watching a bunch of extremists attempt to overthrow the government. The not knowing what was going to happen next and whether it would impact our daily lives…
(2021-04-08). Jorge Arreaza Rejects Peru's Comments About Venezuela Obstructing Voting for 20,000 Peruvians in Venezuela. orinocotribune.com The National Office of Electoral Processes of Peru (ONPE) denounced an alleged lack of cooperation by Venezuelan authorities in the organization of voting for Peruvians residing in Venezuela for the general elections on April 11. In response, Venezuelan Foreign Affairs Minister Jorge Arreaza denied the accusation, and assured that the State has not obstructed the right to vote for the over 20,000 Peruvians registered to vote in Venezuela. | In Arreaza's tweet, he shared a post by the former Peruvian ambassador to Venezuela (currently residing in Venezuela), Luis Raygada Souza-Ferreira, in which the latter shared…
(2021-04-08). Never Subscribe to a YouTube Channel. indybay.org You should NEVER subscribe to a YouTube channel, at least never more than one at a time! Let me explain why.
(2021-04-08). Never Subscribe to a YouTube Channel! indybay.org You should NEVER subscribe to a YouTube channel, at least never more than one at a time! Let me explain why.
(2021-04-08). Facebook sued for 'failing' to stop anti-Muslim hate speech. middleeasteye.net 
Facebook sued for 'failing' to stop anti-Muslim hate speech | US civil rights group asserts Facebook falsely promised to remove content that violated moderation standards | Thu, 04/08/2021 – 21: 01 | Facebook has been accused of providing a platform for the incitement of violence against Muslims across the world (AFP) | A US civil rights group launched legal proceedings against Facebook on Thursday, claiming t…
(2021-04-07). April 11: Global Day Of Action For Julian Assange. popularresistance.org Assange supporters Candles4Assange have put together an incredibly helpful list of actions planned for Julian Assange on April 11th around the world, to mark 2 years of his unjust imprisonment. The full Twitter thread is here but we've also listed each event by city below.
(2021-04-07). Reforming An Uprising, But Not The Police. popularresistance.org As the Derek Chauvin trial continues, Minneapolis residents witness the militarization of their city. Fearful of another uprising, terrified lawmakers have erected barricades and razor wire fences around the Government Center, City Hall, and police stations. The fortification is estimated to cost $645,000. Additionally, law enforcement has been using surveillance planes to look for signs of unrest. After backlash from community members, Minneapolis officials dropped their plan to hire social media influencers to share state-sanctioned messaging about the Chauvin trial. | On March 12, 2021 — as the jury sele…
(2021-04-07). India and the US Collaborate On Climate Change. telesurenglish.net India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the U.S. Special Presidential Envoy on Climate John Kerry highlighted their commitment to the 2015 Paris climate change agreement. | RELATED: | Kerry, who started an official visit to India on Wednesday, said via Twitter that the U.S. representatives are "learning more about how India is making progress toward its Paris Agreement targets — and discussing how we can partner to drive down…
(2021-04-07). Nationwide weapon amnesty prompts citizen to turn TANK and ARTILLERY GUN over to the authorities (PHOTOS). rt.com 
Police officers in Czech Republic were left stunned after a local man surrendered a pink Soviet T-34 tank and a self-propelled gun as part of the country's weapon amnesty. | The police joked on Twitter that when they used a tank in a video clip to promote the policy earlier this year they couldn't have imagined that someone would take the message so literally. | But a man from the northern Hradec Kralove region did confess to the police that he owned a Soviet T-34/85 tank and an SD-100 self-propelled artillery gun, which was made in Czech Republic in accordance with the Soviet designs. | Kdy≈æ j…
(2021-04-07). Iraq: Arrests among LGBTQ+ community in Kurdish city sparks fierce debate. middleeasteye.net 
Iraq: Arrests among LGBTQ+ community in Kurdish city sparks fierce debate | The recent detentions have been met with differing reactions from Kurdish social media users as well as from politicians | Wed, 04/07/2021 – 13: 53 | While some applauded the security forces for making the arrests, saying such operations would protect the Kurdish community from a 'moral collapse,' others reacted angri…
(2021-04-07). 'Give her a seat': Anger as European Commission president sidelined in Turkey meeting. middleeasteye.net 
'Give her a seat': Anger as European Commission president sidelined in Turkey meeting | Many criticised the 'sexist' seating arrangement during the meeting between Ursula von der Leyen and the Turkish president | Wed, 04/07/2021 – 14: 17 | The incident has been widely criticised online (Screengrab/Twitter) | People have taken to social media to criticise Turkey's treatment of European Commission Presiden…