sputniknews (2021-10-28). Texas Senate Committee Investigates School Libraries' Books on Racism and Sexuality. sputniknews.com The news has caused anger and indignation among Democratic lawmakers as well as teachers, who accused the committee of attempting to whitewash US history and censor the voices of people of colour. The probe comes a month after the Lone Star State passed legislation that restricts how teachers can discuss racism in schools.

WSWS (2021-10-28). UK government and media mount disinformation campaign claiming pandemic is nearly over. wsws.org In pursuit of their favoured herd immunity policy, the media have been pumping out propaganda claiming that with cases down for several days in a row, this vindicates the government's policy of abandoning all measures to fight the virus.

Rick Rozoff (2021-10-27). Russian foreign minister blusters about "neo-Nazis-controlled regime in Kiev," pretends drone attack in Donbass didn't happen. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Russia is probing into reports Kiev used Turkish drone in Donbass — Lavrov Ukrainian video "As far as reports the Ukrainian military has used a Bayratkar drone in Donbass are concerned, we are probing into them. There has been a downpour of statements from authorities in Kiev, and it is very hard to figure out …

Rick Rozoff (2021-10-27). Russian foreign minister blusters about "neo-Nazis-controlled regime in Kiev," pretends drone attack in Donbass didn't happen. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Russia is probing into reports Kiev used Turkish drone in Donbass — Lavrov Ukrainian video "As far as reports the Ukrainian military has used a Bayratkar drone in Donbass are concerned, we are probing into them. There has been a downpour of statements from authorities in Kiev, and it is very hard to figure out …

_____ (2021-10-26). Abby Martin On The Question: What Are The Prospects For Peace? popularresistance.org Events are unfolding at a quickening pace. Facing an alarming escalation in tensions around the world, we are looking to our most respected and renowned thought leaders for an honest assessment of both U.S. foreign and military policy to offer their most current thoughts and insights. We know they have some ideas for improving the prospects for peace. | Abby Martin is an American journalist, TV presenter and activist. She helped found the citizen journalism website Media Roots and serves on the board of directors for the Media Freedom Foundation which manages Project Censored. She hosted Breaking the Set on the n…

Ann Brown (2021-10-26). Fact Check: Did Al Sharpton Spy And Become An FBI Informant To Entrap Boxing Promoter Don King? moguldom.com Civil rights activist and Baptist preacher Rev. Al Sharpton was not only protesting the government to end discriminatory practices but also working for the government as an FBI informant in the 1980s. This came to light in 2014 when unsealed FBI documents finally forced Sharpton to admit to his role working as a spy. During …