#Iraq : #DustStorm engulfs the country, #Baghdad & #Najaf airports suspend flights

 

 

 

 

 

Wesley Everest and US Labor

May Day.  It is International Workers' Day.  In honor of that day, let's note this from WIKIPEDIA:

 

Nathan Wesley Everest (December 29, 1890, in Newberg, Oregon — November 11, 1919, in Centralia, Washington) was an American member of the Industrial Workers of the World (IWW) and a World War I era veteran. He was lynched during the Centralia Massacre after killing Dale Hubbard in what the union called self-defense, though the American Legion called it murder.^[1]

 

Spartacus Education notes:

Wesley Everest was a rank and file member of the Industrial Workers of the World (IWW) who served the the US Army during the First World War.

After the war Everest worked as a lumberjack in Centralia, Washington. The lumber trust became concerned that the activities of the IWW would lead to a strike. It was decided to use the American Legion to force members of the IWW to leave the area.

On 11th November, 1919, the American Legion paraded through the street carrying rubber hoses and gas pipes. They then attacked the IWW Hall. Everest, who was inside, shouted: "I fought for democracy in France and I'm going to fight for it here. The first man that comes in this hall, why, he's joining to get it." Shots were fired by both side and during the fight four men were killed.

Everest was one of the men arrested. That night a mob broke into the jail and as he was dragged out of his cell, Everest shouted: "Tell the boys I died for my class." Wesley Everest was taken to Chehalis River, where he was lynched.

 

WE NEVER FORGET explains:

 

On November 5th, 1916, The Everett Massacre took place. We shall not try to describe this terrible tragedy of the class struggle. We refer every body to the account of it, issued in a book of 302 pages by the I. W. W. This book, “The I. W. W. Massacre,” is written by Walker C. Smith and sold by the I. W. W. Should be read by every red- blooded worker. Five were killed and scores wounded.

The Everett Massacre was one of the foulest deeds ever committed by the dirty hirelings of the capitalist class. It can be compared only to the indescribable horrors of Armistice day in Centralia, Wash., on November 11, 1919. The gruesome death of our Fellow Worker Wesley Everest on that day is enough to stagger the world. We cannot go into details. Read the book “The Centralia Conspiracy,” by Ralph Chaplin. It describes in word and illustration those terrible days.

Fellow Worker Bert Bland, who with a number of others is now serving a sentence equal to life imprisonment in Montesano as a result of the Centralia conspiracy, writes a touching tribute to the memory of the martyr Wesley Everest, which is published herewith.

Wesley Everest’s last greeting was: “Tell all the boys I did my best.” Joe Hill’s last message was: “Don’t mourn. Organize!” Frank Little’s last message is known only to his murderers, but we have no doubt it was like Joe Hill’s.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Two rockets target a base hosting US-led coalition troops in Iraq’s western province of al-Anbar

 

From THE COMMON ILLS:

 

BOL NEWS reports, "Two rockets aimed at a facility in western Iraq hosting US-led coalition soldiers crashed near the complex on Saturday, causing no injuries or damage, according to security sources."  RUDAW adds, "The facility, home to Iraqi army troops as well, has been subjected to at least three rocket and drone attacks since the start of the year."

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Grace and Frankie | A Farewell to 7 Seasons with Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin | Netflix

 Jane Fonda, and Lily Tomlin and showrunners Marta Kauffman, and Howard Morris take us on a fun trip down memory lane of the 7 incredible seasons of Grace and Frankie. For 7 years, two unlikely friends made us laugh, made us cry, and made us question what it means to act your age. The final episodes of Grace and Frankie premiere April 29th, only on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/graceandfrankie SUBSCRIBE: http://bit.ly/29qBUt7

 

 

 

 

 

HUMILIATING: Spotify DROPS Obama's Podcast | Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar

 

 

 

 

 

 

Green Party says U.S. complicit in Yemen humanitarian crisis; arms sales to Saudis must end

 From the Green Party:

WASHINGTON – Green Party leaders called on President Biden to take advantage of the April 2nd cease-fire among warring parties in Yemen, to follow through on his promise to end support for all offensive operations, to end weapons sales to Saudi Arabia and to help end the blockade of Saudi warships off the coast of Yemen to allow humanitarian aid to enter the country. The war between the Saudi-led coalition and Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen has led to one of the worst humanitarian crises in recent history.

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Green Party of the United States
www.gp.org

For Immediate Release:
April 25, 2022

Contact:
Michael O'Neil, Communications Manager, meo@gp.org, 202-804-2758
Diana C. Brown, Co-Chair, Media Committee, media@gp.org, 202-804-2758
Philena Farley, Co-Chair, Media Committee, media@gp.org, 202-804-2758

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The U.S. has provided logistical and intelligence support and sold weapons to the coalition of Gulf states led by Saudi Arabia since 2015. As a result of the conflict and blockade, hundreds of thousands of people have died, including from indirect causes such as lack of food, health services and infrastructure. More than 17 million Yemenis are currently food insecure, over 2 million children are now acutely malnourished, and the number of people experiencing famine is expected to increase five-fold by the end of the year.

In February 2021, U.S. President Joe Biden announced an end to U.S. support for Saudi-led offensive operations in Yemen, a break from previous U.S. policy. Nevertheless, the United States has continued to sell weapons to countries in the region and has refrained from pushing Saudi Arabia to end its blockade on the coast of Yemen.

"President Biden must seize the opportunity offered by the cease-fire and make good on his promise," said Ahmed Eltouny, Green Party National Co-Chair. The war in Ukraine has resulted in heightened awareness of military activity throughout the world, renewing concern about the United States' role in facilitating the war in Yemen. Ending arms sales to the Saudis would be a major step in putting an end to the ability of warring parties to continue the war. Now is the time to stop the arms sales, stop the blockade, and support the warring parties' efforts to seek a diplomatic and fair resolution to end the war.

MORE INFORMATION

War in Yemen.
Council on Foreign Relations, Global Conflict Tracker, April 19, 2022

Yemen facing 'outright catastrophe' over rising hunger, warn UN humanitarians
United Nations, UN NEws, March 14, 2022

Yemen's Warring Parties Begin First Cease-Fire in 6 Years 
Hubbard, Ben. New York Times, April 2, 2022

US Assistance to Saudi-Led Coalition Risks Complicity in War Crimes
Nasser, Afrah. Human Rights Watch, April 7, 2022

Greens demand Congress cut off military aid to Saudis, withdraw support for Yemen war
April 24, 2019

Platform, I. Democracy, D. Foreign Policy - Peace and Disarmament, a.
(repeal of AUMF)

US ending aid to Saudi-led forces in Yemen, but questions persist
Stepansky, Joseph. Al Jazeera, February 7, 2021

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This edition's playlist

 

1) The Pretenders' HATE FOR SALE.

 

 

2) Ashford & Simpson's STREET OPERA.

 

 

3) Chase Rice's THE ALBUM. 

 

 

4) Pretenders' PACKED.

 

5) Dolly Parton's RUN, ROSE, RUN.

6) Diana Ross' THANK YOU.

 

6)  The Mamas and the Papas' THE PAPAS & THE MAMAS.

 

 

7)  Adele's 30.

 

 

8) Diana Ross' ANTHOLOGY (1983 version)

 

 

9) Bob Dylan's ROUGH AND ROWDY WAYS.

 

 

10) Peggy Lee's 2 SHOWS NIGHTLY.