(2023-10-01). We are Zombies. indybay.org Zombie movies are an apocalyptic genre, in which there is an inkling that the given social order cannot last & has reached its development limits. The first great wave of zombies hit the Western culture industry during the crisis period of the seventies of the 20th century, when the "Golden Age" of post-war capitalism, full employment and mass consumption, came to an end.
(2023-10-01). Sunday 10/29: Global Conversations: U.S. Capitalism/Imperialism Is there an alternative? indybay.org 1187 Franklin Street, San Francisco, CA 94109 (corner of Geary Blvd).
(2023-09-30). We are Zombies. indybay.org Zombie movies are an apocalyptic genre, in which there is an inkling that the given social order cannot last & has reached its development limits. The first great wave of zombies hit the Western culture industry during the crisis period of the seventies of the 20th century, when the "Golden Age" of post-war capitalism, full employment and mass consumption, came to an end.
(2023-09-30). Sunday 10/29: Global Conversations: U.S. Capitalism/Imperialism Is there an alternative? indybay.org 1187 Franklin Street, San Francisco, CA 94109 (corner of Geary Blvd).
(2023-10-01). The Anthropocene? No, We're Actually Entering The Ecocene! popularresistance.org We moderns are so self-important that we've even named a geological epoch after ourselves, the Anthropocene. Sure, human civilization has massively transformed and destabilized the planet's ecosystems. But Anthropocene is ultimately a misleading moniker because it implies that we humans are the driving force on Earth. | How self-regarding! As a parade of wildfires, floods, droughts, and extreme heat are showing, it's Gaia who is calling the shots. She's making her own fierce, non-negotiable demands on us. She's bursting the frames of order that humans have long used to shape civilization, capitalism, the state, a…
(2023-09-30). On Conquest. By: Max Lane. midwesternmarx.com 
Commerce vs Conquest — "Uncle Sam (to John Bull) Don't scare him, John, the way those other fellows are doing. Tell him all we want is to have him open his harbors and markets to everybody!" Political Cartoon from 1898. The conquest of one territory and its population by another power has been a prominent part of much, if not all, of the history of human civilisation. While such conquests appeared to occur even in very early periods of history, conquest reached it …
(2023-09-30). Petro to Travel to China to Discuss Transportation Projects. By: TeleSur. midwesternmarx.com 
President Petro hopes the Asian nation can help Colombia with transportation projects based on the use of trains and electric technologies. On Thursday, Colombian President Gustavo Petro announced that he will travel to Beijing, where he will meet with President Xi Jinping to discuss the future of Bogota's subway. Its construction is currently being handled by a Chinese consortium."I have an interview with the Chinese president on October 25," he said, adding that he hopes the Asian nati …
(2023-09-30). Review of Immanuel Ness's Migration as Economic Imperialism. By: Carlos L. Garrido. midwesternmarx.com 
This review is adapted from the book launch presentation the author did for Immanuel Ness's Migration as Economic Imperialism, which you can purchase HERE. The traditional Marxist critique of ideology has understood both the functional and epistemological dimensions of bourgeois ideologue's claims. This tradition has always emphasized how ideas are both conditioned by the historical conjunctures and class positions of the people and institutions that materially embody …
(2023-09-30). The Nihilism of Capital. By: Marnina Avirup. midwesternmarx.com 
The 19th Century was a very significant period, especially in the field of Philosophy. This era laid the foundations for Modern Philosophy and shaped the course of this discipline for centuries to come. It is also the time when Renaissance Modernism matured into its final stages(at least in Western Europe where Feudalism was being completely dismantled) since religion was dethroned from its position as the central ideological doctrine of society, it no longer formed the backbone of the he …
(2023-09-30). U.S. sees Ukrainian army demoralized, no chance to win. By: Seymour Hersh. midwesternmarx.com 
Citing a U.S. official familiar with current intelligence, U.S. journalist Seymour Hersh said that the U.S. intelligence believes that the Ukrainian forces have become demoralized and have no chance of winning, adding that there currently exists no discussion in Kiev or the White House regarding a ceasefire.In a new post on his Substack account, Hersh said,There are significant elements in the American intelligence community, relying on field reports and technical intelligence …
(2023-09-30). Venezuela: Gov't to Launch China-Backed Anti-Poverty Program. By: Andreína Chávez Alava. midwesternmarx.com 
The Social Equality and Happiness Mission will adapt the Chinese experience to the Caribbean country's reality to alleviate poverty and inequality. Caracas, September 21, 2023 (venezuelanalysis.com) — The Venezuelan government has announced a new social program focused on fighting poverty and inequality, which will be supported by China's International Poverty Reduction Center.On Monday, during his weekly TV program, President Nicolás Maduro said  …
(2023-10-01). Xi addresses reception to celebrate 74th founding anniversary of the PRC. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, addresses a grand reception to celebrate the 74th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.
(2023-09-30). With a call for peace the CPE Party began in Madrid (+Photo). plenglish.com 
Madrid, Sep 30 (Prensa Latina) With a call for peace and against fascism, the 45th edition of the Communist Party of Spain (CPE) began in Madrid, the biggest political and recreational event in the country, which continues today with a multifaceted program of activities.
(2023-09-30). Xi stresses active participation in WTO reform, stronger ability for high-level opening-up. ecns.cn The Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, on the afternoon of Sept. 27, convened its eighth group study session on the rules of the World Trade Organization (WTO) and the reform of the organization.
(2023-09-30). CPC leadership reviews disciplinary inspection report. ecns.cn The Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee convened a meeting on Sept. 27 to deliberate a comprehensive report on the first round of disciplinary inspections launched by the 20th CPC Central Committee. Xi Jinping, general secretary of the CPC Central Committee, presided over the meeting.
(2023-09-30). Xi addresses reception to celebrate 74th founding anniversary of the PRC. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, addresses a grand reception to celebrate the 74th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.
(2023-10-01). CPC leadership reviews disciplinary inspection report. ecns.cn The Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee convened a meeting on Sept. 27 to deliberate a comprehensive report on the first round of disciplinary inspections launched by the 20th CPC Central Committee. Xi Jinping, general secretary of the CPC Central Committee, presided over the meeting.
(2023-09-30). Poverty Is Growing in Puerto Rico, Under US Colonialism: 57.6% Of Children Live in Poor Households. orinocotribune.com
(2023-10-01). The Hegemonic UN-WEF-NATO Triad: U.N. "Sustainable Development" (SDG 2030) = Endless Wars, Poverty and Famine Worldwide. globalresearch.ca "Those of us who do understand the nefariousness of the empire, and the ever-increasing danger it represents, must be clear that the effective defense of life on planet Earth, including that of the human species itself, inexorably demands the existence …
(2023-10-01). Thursday 10/12: "A Silent Transformation": Film Talk on Modern Economy & Increasing Poverty Gap w/ CBD. indybay.org Register here to view the films on demand: filmfestplus.com/get-pass/?festival=FJ23X6TGHKR3 | Register here to attend the webinars by selecting the session dates you want to attend: | biologicaldiversity-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_JhlM5_EbSQqtgu-oNKfhZQ#/registration…