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2018-10-11: Social Media Postees

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Notre Dame Struck a Secret Deal With the Trump Administration to Deny Birth Control Coverage. Now Students Are Fighting Back
Jordan Smith | theintercept.com | 2018-10-11
The Trump administration bypassed the judicial system to negotiate a backroom settlement with 74 religiously affiliated institutions, including Notre Dame. | The post Notre Dame Struck a Secret Deal With the Trump Administration to Deny Birth Control Coverage. Now Students Are Fighting Back. appeared first on The Intercept.
theintercept.com/2018/10/11/notre-dame-h…

The Tyranny of the Horizontal: a Call for a Creative Uprising
Kim C. Domenico | counterpunch.org | 2018-10-11
The Spectral aspect of the Enlightenment…the "cruel instrumentality of Reason" — "flattens permissible consciousness into one big 2-D map" (Adorno)…Hence the contemporary plague of meaninglessness: we all feel its germs lurking behind some thin scrim of hygienic daylight. Collapse of ethics. No thought for seven generations. Stop forest fires by cutting down forests. — Peter…
counterpunch.org/2018/10/11/the-tyranny-…

Thousands of Chronically Ill Gazans Deprived of Medicine
INA | imemc.org | 2018-10-11
Thousands of patients with chronic diseases, in the Gaza Strip, suffer from a shortage of medicines which are supposed to be distributed to them every month in primary health centers throughout the Gaza Strip.
According to a report by the Palestinian Center for Health Information in the Ministry, the …

Thousands of Chronically Ill Gazans Deprived of Medicine

WHO: Israelis Kill 14 Palestinians in Gaza in Last Two Weeks
INA | imemc.org | 2018-10-11
The latest figures show that 14 Palestinians, including four children, were killed, while 1,434 were injured by Israeli forces during demonstrations between September 23 and October 6, at the Gaza border with Israel, according to a special situation report by the World Health Organization (WHO) issued on Wednesday. The report also said, …

WHO: Israelis Kill 14 Palestinians in Gaza in Last Two Weeks

Neoliberal Economics: The Plague of Iran's Economy
Prof. Ismael Hossein-Zadeh | globalresearch.ca | 2018-10-11
The Iranian economy is mired in a deep recession. The real or productive sector of the economy is paralyzed, largely by out-of-control (and often illicit) imports that have replaced domestic production. Rent seeking, corruption and the looting of national resources … | The post Neoliberal Economics: The Plague of Iran's Economy appeared first on Global Research.
globalresearch.ca/neoliberal-economics-the-plague-of-irans-economy/5656682

Influenza-like Illnesses (ILI) and Influenza: The Implications for Seasonal Vaccinations
DGGK | globalresearch.ca | 2018-10-11
The CDC (the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) was born, just like the FDA (Food and Drug Administration), as an important regulatory agency of the United States government that was intended to regulate various corrupt and monopoly-seeking industries that … | The post Influenza-like Illnesses (ILI) and Influenza: The Implications for Seasonal Vaccinations appeared first on Global Research.
globalresearch.ca/influenza-like-illnesses-ili-and-influenza-the-implications-for-seasonal-vaccinations/5656597

"Not A Whisper" Questions Not Asked At 2018 Gubernatorial Debate Between Newsom & Cox
Labor Video Project | indybay.org | 2018-10-11
Before the only debate for governor in California between Gavin Newsom and John Cox, a press conference was held to raise questions about the $1 billion Eco Fraud at the Hunters Point Shipyard and Treasure Island. The speakers at the press conference talked about the health and safety problems and the systemic cover-up by politicians including Gavin Newsom, Diane Feinstein, Nancy Pelosi, Kamala Harris and the present mayor. Community members and workers continue to get cancers and other illnesses from the radioactive dump site despite claims that it is "safe" and has been cleaned up.
indybay.org/newsitems/2018/10/09/1881812…

Trump Plans to Shut Down Healthcare.gov Repeatedly During Sign-Up Period
Shared by britney | truthout.org | 2018-10-11
In its latest attempt to sabotage the law that 20 million Americans rely on for health coverage, the Trump administration is planning to shut down Healthcare.gov for large stretches of time during the upcoming enrollment period, during hours when many are likely to try to sign up for insurance plans. | The website will be taken offline for maintenance nearly every Sunday during the enrollment period, which las…
truthout.org/articles/trump-plans-to-shu…

Medicare for All Is Officially Winning
John Nichols | thenation.com | 2018-10-10
Medicare for All Is Officially Winning…
thenation.com/article/medicare-for-all-i…

America's Seniors Are Drowning in Lies by Trump and Republicans to Boost Big Pharma
Alex Lawson, Independent Media Institute | alternet.org | 2018-10-10
Improving and expanding Medicare would offer better care at lower costs. | Medicare is a very popular program, far more so than for-profit insurance. It's also highly effective–the senior poverty rate has dropped dramatically since it was created. But it is not perfect, which is why we must improve and expand the existing system. We must add vision, dental and hearing coverage. We must get rid of out-of-. . .
alternet.org/news-amp-politics/improved-…

Trump savages Medicare for All, as more Americans embrace socialism
RT | rt.com | 2018-10-10
President Trump once again lambasted the idea of socialized healthcare, as Medicare for All becomes a mainstream Democrat position and more and more Americans warm to the idea of socialism.
rt.com/usa/440901-trump-medicare-sociali…

Fossil Fuels Are a Threat to Civilization, New U.N. Report Concludes
Kate Aronoff | theintercept.com | 2018-10-09
Around the middle of the last century, the chemical DDT was found to pose a risk to human and animal health. The ultimate response — after a prolonged fight between environmentalists and the chemical industry — was a federal ban on all uses of the substance found to be unsafe. | On Monday, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change released a daunting report, suggesting that we are currently on track for around 3 degrees Celsius of warming caused by gre…
theintercept.com/2018/10/09/un-report-cl…

Detroit Medical Center doctors fired after speaking out for patient safety
wsws | wsws.org | 2018-10-09
In a statement announcing his resignation from the medical staff, Dr. Ted Schreiber said, "Unfortunately, the current focus of some in health care is on profits and stock holder value."
www.wsws.org/en/articles/2018/10/09/hosp…

Is Donald Trump Mentally Fit to Be President? Dr. Bandy Lee Questions Trump's Capacity to Govern
Democracy Now! | democracynow.org | 2018-10-03
As questions swirl around Brett Kavanaugh's eligibility to join the Supreme Court, some are asking if President Donald Trump should have had the power to nominate him in the first place. We speak with Dr. Bandy Lee, forensic psychiatrist on the faculty of Yale School of Medicine, about Trump's mental state and the possibility of removing him from office using the 25th Amendment. Dr. Lee is an internationally recognized expert on violence. She is the editor of the best-selling book, "The Dangerous Case of Donald Trump: 27 Psychiatrists and Mental Health Experts Assess a President."
www.democracynow.org/2018/10/3/is_donald…

Mental Health Experts Demand Psychological Assessment of Kavanaugh for Drinking, Instability
Democracy Now! | democracynow.org | 2018-10-03
Donald Trump openly mocked Dr. Christine Blasey Ford at a rally Tuesday, casting doubt on her claims that Brett Kavanaugh had tried to rape her in high school, just days after calling her a very credible witness. As the FBI continues its investigation into Dr. Blasey Ford's claims, a group of mental health experts are calling for Kavanaugh to undergo a full psychological and substance abuse assessment before the Senate votes on his confirmation. We speak with Dr. Bandy Lee of the Yale School of Medicine, the lead author of a letter titled "Mental Health Experts Urge Examination Based on Warning Signs in Kavanaugh…
www.democracynow.org/2018/10/3/mental_he…

Edge of Sports: A Sports World Worth Fighting For
Dave Zirin | progressive.org | 2018-10-01
If we expand access as well as attitudes toward sports–having people be healthier, happier, and better-adjusted through exercise–that alone could trigger a tremendous change in our society.
progressive.org/magazine/edge-of-sports-…

China's Arch of Peace Vessel Docks in Venezuela for Health Mission
TeleSur English | venezuelanalysis.com | 2018-09-24
A Chinese hospital ship has arrived in Venezuela as part of the recently signed agreements between the nations.
venezuelanalysis.com/news/14063

Last Process: 17 Postees: 2018-10-11 16:18 GMT (12:18 EST)

2018-10-10: News Headlines

Labor Video Project (2018-10-10). "Not A Whisper" Questions Not Asked At 2018 Gubernatorial Debate Between Newsom & Cox. indybay.org Before the only debate for governor in California between Gavin Newsom and John Cox, a press conference was held to raise questions about the $1 billion Eco Fraud at the Hunters Point Shipyard and Treasure Island. The speakers at the press conference talked about the health and safety problems and the systemic cover-up by politicians including Gavin Newsom, Diane Feinstein, Nancy Pelosi, Kamala Harris and the present mayor. Community members and workers continue to get cancers and other illnesses from the radioactive dump site despite claims that it is "safe" and has been cleaned up.

Kate Aronoff (2018-10-09). Fossil Fuels Are a Threat to Civilization, New U.N. Report Concludes. theintercept.com Around the middle of the last century, the chemical DDT was found to pose a risk to human and animal health. The ultimate response — after a prolonged fight between environmentalists and the chemical industry — was a federal ban on all uses of the substance found to be unsafe. | On Monday, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change released a daunting report, suggesting that we are currently on track for around 3 degrees Celsius of warming caused by gre…

Alex Henderson, AlterNet (2018-10-09). Here's Why Court Packing May Be the Country's Best Hope to Reverse Trump's Corruption of the Supreme Court. alternet.org It would be a bold move — but it's no longer unthinkable. | With Justice Brett M. Kavanaugh's confirmation, the far right now has a majority on the U. S. Supreme Court—which means that everything from abortion rights and gay rights and to health care reform could be on the chopping block. The High Court already. . .

Ahmed Abdulkareem (2018-10-09). New Tragedy in Yemen as Saudi Airstrike Kills Family of Beekeepers on Their Farm. mintpressnews.com "In an atmosphere of atrocities that happen daily — whether by an airstrike or through the blockade, famine, and cholera epidemic — the anniversaries of these attacks serve as a reminder to Americans that their weapons are involved in killing our children and we will not forgive them." – A grieving Yemeni mother

Aleks Estimov (2018-10-09). Why is Cuba having the healthiest bees? peoplesworld.org We hear it all the time: bees populations around the world are drastically declining, but it turns out that there is an exception to this global trend. Today organic honey is one of Cuba's main exports, besides rum and cigars. The country is a kind of a bee paradise and the explanation behind this really shouldn't come […]…

IMEMC News (2018-10-09). Israeli Soldiers Invade UNRWA Clinic In Jerusalem After Announcing Takeover. imemc.org Israeli soldiers and employees of the Israeli Health Ministry invaded, Monday, a clinic run by the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) in the Sahera Gate area, in the Old City of occupied East Jerusalem. Eyewitnesses said the soldiers and health department employees invaded the clinic, and attempted to […]…

wsws (2018-10-09). Detroit Medical Center doctors fired after speaking out for patient safety. wsws.org In a statement announcing his resignation from the medical staff, Dr. Ted Schreiber said, "Unfortunately, the current focus of some in health care is on profits and stock holder value."

Shared by Hezvo Mpunga (2018-10-05). New EPA Proposal Could Have Huge Health Impact for Vulnerable Communities. therealnews.com Former EPA Official Mustafa Santiago Ali says that the EPA's attacks on science, including their new proposal on regulating toxic chemicals, are driven by the desire to make policy that prioritizes industry over people

Shared by Dharna Noor (2018-10-05). New EPA Proposal Could Have Huge Health Impact for Vulnerable Communities. therealnews.com Former EPA Official Mustafa Santiago Ali says that the EPA's attacks on science, including their new proposal on regulating toxic chemicals, are driven by the desire to make policy that prioritizes industry over people

Democracy Now! (2018-10-04). Headlines for October 4, 2018. democracynow.org As FBI Probe Wraps Up, Senate Could Vote on Kavanaugh on Saturday, Key GOP Senators Criticize Trump for Mocking Christine Blasey Ford, Over 1,200 Law Professors Sign Letter Opposing Kavanaugh Nomination, U.N.: Yemen Sees 10,000+ New Cases of Cholera Every Week, Trump Suggests Saudi Monarchy Would Collapse Without U.S. Support, Saudi Dissident Journalist Missing After Visit to Consulate in Turkey, Israeli Forces Kill Palestinian Teenager at Gaza Protest, U.S. Quits 1955 Iran Treaty After U.N. Court Rules Against Sanctions, Judge Halts Termination of Protected Status for 300,000 Immigrants, Report: DHS Was Unprepar…

Democracy Now! (2018-10-03). Is Donald Trump Mentally Fit to Be President? Dr. Bandy Lee Questions Trump's Capacity to Govern. democracynow.org As questions swirl around Brett Kavanaugh's eligibility to join the Supreme Court, some are asking if President Donald Trump should have had the power to nominate him in the first place. We speak with Dr. Bandy Lee, forensic psychiatrist on the faculty of Yale School of Medicine, about Trump's mental state and the possibility of removing him from office using the 25th Amendment. Dr. Lee is an internationally recognized expert on violence. She is the editor of the best-selling book, "The Dangerous Case of Donald Trump: 27 Psychiatrists and Mental Health Experts Assess a President."

Democracy Now! (2018-10-03). Mental Health Experts Demand Psychological Assessment of Kavanaugh for Drinking, Instability. democracynow.org Donald Trump openly mocked Dr. Christine Blasey Ford at a rally Tuesday, casting doubt on her claims that Brett Kavanaugh had tried to rape her in high school, just days after calling her a very credible witness. As the FBI continues its investigation into Dr. Blasey Ford's claims, a group of mental health experts are calling for Kavanaugh to undergo a full psychological and substance abuse assessment before the Senate votes on his confirmation. We speak with Dr. Bandy Lee of the Yale School of Medicine, the lead author of a letter titled "Mental Health Experts Urge Examination Based on Warning Signs in Kavanaugh…

Shared by Gregory Wilpert (2018-10-03). Is India on its Way out of Poverty? therealnews.com Jayati Ghosh discusses the UNDP report showing that poverty in India has halved in the last 10 years, and the newly unveiled healthcare plan for the bottom 40% of the population, nicknamed "Modicare."

Shared by Hezvo Mpunga (2018-10-03). Is India on its Way out of Poverty? therealnews.com Jayati Ghosh discusses the UNDP report showing that poverty in India has halved in the last 10 years, and the newly unveiled healthcare plan for the bottom 40% of the population, nicknamed "Modicare."

Dave Zirin (2018-10-01). Edge of Sports: A Sports World Worth Fighting For. progressive.org If we expand access as well as attitudes toward sports—having people be healthier, happier, and better-adjusted through exercise—that alone could trigger a tremendous change in our society.

TeleSur English (2018-09-24). China's Arch of Peace Vessel Docks in Venezuela for Health Mission. venezuelanalysis.com A Chinese hospital ship has arrived in Venezuela as part of the recently signed agreements between the nations.

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