(2023-12-19). Meta's initial decisions to remove 2 videos of Israel-Hamas war reversed by Oversight Board. devdiscourse.com A quasi-independent review board has ruled that Facebook parent company Meta should overturn two decisions it made this fall to remove posts "informing the world about human suffering on both sides" of the Israel-Hamas war.
(2023-12-20). Montgomery County, Maryland public schools remove teachers expressing pro-Palestinian sentiments. wsws.org The Maryland county outside Washington D.C. has placed multiple teachers on administrative leave over their social media posts criticizing the Israeli government and expressing sympathy for Gaza.
(2023-12-20). South Australia teacher opposition emerges against education union's wage and conditions sell-out agreement. wsws.org Within minutes of the announcement of the ballot result on Wednesday, teachers took to social media to express their shock at the outcome and disgust at the role of the union leadership in pushing the agreement through.
(2023-12-19). Cries for help . electronicintifada.net People in Gaza are trying to reach the world through social media.
(2023-12-19). Chile: Voters Reject Far-Right Constitution Proposal. orinocotribune.com According to local media, the "Against" vote won in 13 regions, while "In Favor" only won in Maule, àëuble, and La Araucanía. | Chile's Electoral Service (Servel) reported that the "Against" won the constitutional referendum held this Sunday, December 17. The electoral event was held in Chile, in which a constitutional text prepared by the right and the extreme right was presented to the citizens for examination. | The electoral authority reported through social media that, with 96.30% of the votes counted, 55.76% of voters (6,810,716 votes) rejected the proposed Constitution prepared by the Constitutional C…
(2023-12-19). Venezuela's Foreign Minister: Canada's Interference in Essequibo Dialogue is Hostile (+UK). orinocotribune.com Venezuela's Foreign Minister Yván Gil spoke out to condemn the interference of the government of Canada in the country's internal affairs; in particular, in the border dispute between Venezuela and Guyana over the Essequibo territory. | Gil responded this Monday, December 18, via social media, to his Canadian counterpart Mélanie Joly, and noted that Canada's intervention in the territorial dispute is hostile and a provocation. In addition, Gil noted that the Essequibo dispute is not Canada's concern. | Likewise, he warned that the peaceful route defined by the 1966 Geneva Agreement would not be altered, which is…
(2023-12-20). Elon Musk's tumultuous love affair with Israel. presstv.ir Upon purchasing Twitter, as it was known at the time, Elon Musk promised to restore free speech to the platform; however, the Zionist lobby is attempting to force Musk to reinstitute censorship of commentary on Palestine.
(2023-12-19). PFLP calls for weekly global strikes on Mondays. iacenter.org December 18, 2023 The following statement was posted on X (formerly Twitter) by the Axis of Resistance on Dec. 17, 2023. The Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine calls for participation in the global strike, which was called for by forces in solidarity with our oppressed and struggling people for their freedom. The strike is scheduled for every Monday until the cessation of the aggression and genocide against our people. The Front invites labor unions, professional associations, progressive forces, and supporters of our people around the world to engage in every possible effort to make this strike succes…
(2023-12-19). "Feed the People, Eat the Rich!": Group Wearing Jeff Bezos Masks Ransacks Whole Foods. itsgoingdown.org On Friday, December 15th, "a "merry band of miscreants" entered a Whole Foods in NYC, lifted a bunch of groceries, and walked out in Jeff Bezos masks," reported independent journalist Talia Jane on Twitter/X. The journalist posted, "the action was in protest against corporate wealth alongside increased food insecurity & to call attention to Amazon's…
(2023-12-20). TikTok Millennials Report Deteriorating Job Market: I Did Exactly What I Was Told To Do To Be Successful And I'm Just Stuck. moguldom.com TikTok has become a space where individuals, particularly millennials and Gen Zers, can share their daily experiences and concerns. Lately, a growing number of young TikTok users are using the platform to vent their frustrations about the challenging job market in the U.S. in 2023. Alison Johnson, a fitness influencer on TikTok, recently went viral …