Afghanistan Redux: Malala Yousafzai, White Feminism and Saving Afghan Women
Editor2 | orinocotribune.com | 2021-08-31
By Fawzia Afzal-Khan — Aug 27, 2021 | So the usual "experts" are out and about on airwaves, in newsprint and social media, offering their punditry regarding the situation unfolding in Afghanistan even as the US-backed government crumpled like a house of cards with the advance of the Taliban, once the US troops started their announced pullback in earnest after 20 years of occupation a few weeks ago. The shock-and-awe tactics of the Bush doctrine that dragged the world into a post 9/11 horror picture show euphemistically known as the War on Terror (in truth, it was intended– and has been experienced by i…
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Clash Between Venezuelan and Colombian Military Occurred in Venezuelan Waters (Communiqué)
Staff | orinocotribune.com | 2021-08-31
A clash between the Venezuelan and Colombian military that went viral on social media platforms this past weekend occurred in Venezuelan waters. Despite this, private corporate media circulated the fallacy that Venezuela's military violated Colombian territory. | The viral video showed how Bolivarian National Guards were doing a routine inspection of a Colombian vessel that had crossed the border. At that moment, a third boat appeared, carrying Colombian military personnel, and tried to slip through and thus avoid a rigorous inspection. Meanwhile, the individuals who were the subjects of the inspection harassed t…
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New Explosives Attack Leaves 14 Injured at Cúcuta Police Station
Staff | orinocotribune.com | 2021-08-31
Twelve uniformed men and two civilians were allegedly injured in an attack with explosives against a police station in the city of Cúcuta, Colombia, on the border with Venezuela, authorities reported on Monday, August 30. | "We reject the terrorist attack in Cúcuta, Norte de Santander, against the Atalaya Police Station, which left 12 soldiers in uniform and two civilians injured. Without respite, we fight criminal groups that seek to sow terror in this area," wrote President Iván Duque on Twitter, adopting a familiar tone used during increasing episodes of violence in Colombia. Tensions in Colombia have risen du…
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Bernie Says: Vote No on Republican Recall Now to Sept 14
2 weeks to go | indybay.org | 2021-08-31
Senator Bernie Sanders, who won the California Democratic primary in 2020, is urging Californians to Vote No on the Republican Recall with our vote by mail ballot anytime from today through Sept 14. See www.youtube.com/watch?v=fYcWlMP0sYI…
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Why get vaccinated?
newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org | 2021-08-31
A COVID-19 vaccine might: Prevent you from getting COVID-19 or from becoming seriously ill or dying of COVID-19.Prevent you from spreading the COVID-19 virus to others. Add to the number of people in the community who are protected from getting COVID-19. Prevent the COVID-19 virus from spreading and replicating, which allows it to mutate and possibly become more resistant to vaccines. More about why you should get vaccinated. Watch: What is herd immunity? www.youtube.com/watch?v=WJ9uX0k8UVg ___________________________…
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Defend democratic elections at Pacifica Radio
Pacifica Fight Back | indybay.org | 2021-08-31
Pacifica Fight Back has launched a petition campaign to force Pacifica station managers to follow the election bylaws and put the Local Station Board candidates on the air. At KPFA the management has instead told members to go to youtube to hear the candidates.
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