March 2021

IMF Head: Global Recovery Uncertain as People Face Income Drops

Submitted by HannahJubilee on Tue, 03/30/2021 - 11:19

International Monetary Fund head Kristalina Georgieva warned of an uncertain global recovery as the world struggles with the COVID spurred economic crisis. The IMF Managing Director stated concern that average incomes in developing countries faced drops of 20% and 11% in advanced economies. "This loss of income means millions of people will face destitution, homelessness, and hunger," reported Georgieva during her curtain raiser speech ahead of the Spring IMF and World Bank meetings.

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Protesters rally at State Dept against US intervention in Haiti

Submitted by Luke on Mon, 03/29/2021 - 23:04

As Haiti's President attempts to stay in power beyond the end of his term (Trump-style), the US as always is supporting all efforts to keep wages down and multinational garment factories (e.g Hanes Underwear) profitable. On the 29th of March, major protests against plans to replace Haiti's constitution were supported by a solidarity protest at the US Dept of State.

Video: speaker dissects US Embassy's "don't come over" tweet in context of US racism and interference in Haiti 3 min 16 sec

Foreign Policy/Imperialism

XRDC protests inside, then dumps "oil" at Chase Bank over Enbridge Line 3 financing

Submitted by Luke on Sat, 03/27/2021 - 22:26

On the 27th of March, Extinction Rebellion-DC first took a mock pipeline/Black Snake into Chase Bank, then dumped mock "oil" on the sidewalk outside the bank.Chase Bank, like Citibank and Bank of America (also called out on March 27) is a major funder of Enbridge, builder of the "Line 3 replacement" pipeline threatening to destroy Chippewa land in Minnesota.

Video-getting inside, then dumping "oil" outside Chase Bank 2 min

Environment/Food/Health
Race/Racism

If the Black Snake can dump on Chippewa land, he can dump on Chase Bank too!

ANSWER holds Stop Asian Hate rally at Chinatown arch

Submitted by Luke on Sat, 03/27/2021 - 21:57

On the 27th of March, another round of Stop Asian Hate protests were held all over the so-called United States. One of them was ANSWER's DC rally under the Chinatown arch between 6th and 7th st NW on H st, site of so many Black Lives Matter protests in the past. Again the subject is people being killed for the color of their skin, anti-Asian hate crimes and murders have skyrocketed in the past year.

Race/Racism

Tenants of the Woodner, other Van Metre properties hold Cancel the Rent protest

Submitted by Luke on Sat, 03/27/2021 - 02:04

On the 26th of March, tenants of the Woodner, the Oaklawn, and other Van Metre properties protested in front of their buildings demanding back rent and rent be cancelled in the face of the majority of tenants losing their jobs to the COVID-19 pandemic. While tenants starve, Ms Woodner rides $100,000 horses and sponsors art shows!

Video featuring tenant organizer telling of Ms Woodner's expensive horses and art shows 1 min 26 sec

Housing/urban Issues/Gentrification

Rallying at the Woodner for rent cancellation in face of pandemic job losses

The Shortwave Report 03/26/21 Listen Globally!

Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 03/26/2021 - 03:26

This week's show features stories from NHK Japan,  Sputnik Radio, Spanish National Radio, and Radio Havana Cuba.http://www.outfarpress.com/swr210326.mp3   (If you have access to Audioport there is a highest quality version posted up there {33MB} http://www.audioport.org/index.php?op=producer-info&uid=904&nav=&)        From JAPAN- China and Russia have agreed to a united fr

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MoCo county exec Marc Elrich agrees to climate demands after home demo

Submitted by Luke on Wed, 03/24/2021 - 22:58

On the 24th of March, student climate activists showed up at Montgomery County executive Marc Elrich's house, demanding the County replace a verbose but useless climate "action" plan with on-the-ground, real policy changes. A stay-behind team from XR-MoCo confronted him after the protest as he tried to enter his car-and he agreed to present a list of specific proposals to the Council before March 31.

Video-protesters show up at Erlich's house in drenching rains 1 min 38 sec

Audio: Marc Elrich concedes "I will give you a list" of specific proposals after being confronted at his car by the stay-behind team 1 min 17 sec

Environment/Food/Health

In front of Marc Elrich's house-in drenching rain

IMF Announces $650 Billion in Emergency Reserves Needed to Confront Pandemic Crisis

Submitted by HannahJubilee on Wed, 03/24/2021 - 10:18

The International Monetary Fund announced $650 billion in emergency reserve funds are needed to confront the global coronavirus health and economic crisis. The funds are likened to a type of currency the International Monetary Fund creates, called Special Drawing Rights (SDRs).

Elections/Legislation/Government
Human Rights

Protesters march on home of Arlington Board of Supervisers member over arrestee transfers to ICE

Submitted by Luke on Tue, 03/23/2021 - 01:42

On the 22nd of March, pot-and-pan banging protesters marched on the home of a member of Arlington's Board of Supervisers. They were demanding a total and complete end to ALL cooperation with ICE by Arlington Police, courts, and the Sheriff. The targeted politician responded to the story of a man being arrested, turned over to ICE, and deported after a traffic accident with seemingly an hour of bullshit.

Video: marchers at the house met with an attempt to baffle protesters with BS and trivia while Arlington tops ICE detainer compliance

1 min 44 sec

Immigration
Police/Legal/Prisons

Stop Asian Hate march demands end to racist attacks

Submitted by Luke on Sun, 03/21/2021 - 22:20

On the 21st of March, protesters responding to the March 16 murders in Atlanta filled McPherson Square before marching first to Black Lives Matter Plaza, then to the famous Chinatown arch. The shooting spree culminates a year of rising anti-Asian hate crimes as white supremacists exploit the covid pandemic.

Video interview with participant in the rally/march 1 min 6 sec

Race/Racism

Asians are NOT a virus

G7 Supports Emergency Funds for Developing Country COVID Relief

Submitted by HannahJubilee on Fri, 03/19/2021 - 14:28

G7 finance ministers agreed to create emergency reserve funds for developing countries wrestling with coronavirus economic impacts. The funds are likened to a type of currency the International Monetary Fund creates, called Special Drawing Rights (SDRs).

Elections/Legislation/Government
Labor/Economics/Business

The Shortwave Report 03/19/21 Listen Globally!

Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 03/19/2021 - 03:28

This week's show features stories from Spanish National Radio, Sputnik Radio, Radio Havana Cuba, and NHK Japan.http://www.outfarpress.com/swr210319.mp3   (If you have access to Audioport there is a highest quality version posted up there {33MB} http://www.audioport.org/index.php?op=producer-info&uid=904&nav=&)        From SPAIN- Alison Hughes presents reports on the protes

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