2023 - Page 32 of 294 - The Westside Gazette

US War Profiteers vs. US Citizens

November 21, 2023 Carma Henry 0

The sidewalk was outside of the Raytheon corporate offices in Arlington, VA in the run up to the opening session of Merchants of Death War Crimes Tribunal which was livestreamed on November 12. This is a people’s tribunal, which will be trying several large corporations for war crimes. These corporations produce weapons that our government uses to cause death and destruction all over the world, but especially in the Middle East. These corporations profit through the suffering of innocent people. […]

Biden and Xi Seek Coexistence

November 21, 2023 Carma Henry 0

The first face-to-face meeting in a year between Presidents Joe Biden and Xi Jinping went about as expected: some potentially meaningful agreements, some continuing disagreements, some controversies unexplored, and plenty of avowals to get along. Bottom line: No breakthroughs, but none expected. […]

Militarism Vs. Our Shared Humanity

November 21, 2023 Carma Henry 0

Sitting safely at my desk, looking at photos of bombed buildings and knowing that missing children are buried under the rubble, imagining (unavoidably) what this must feel like . . . oh my God, empathy gives way to horror. Move on, I tell myself. Write about something else. All wars are like this. […]

Benjamin O. Davis Jr.: Pioneering the Skies and Breaking the Chains of Discrimination

November 20, 2023 keesto 0

View Video click here By Ramon Robinson Benjamin O. Davis Jr. is a name that stands out in American military history. He was a trailblazer who played a significant role in the fight for equality […]

Gaza’s largest hospital has been declared ‘out of service,’ as announced by the Hamas-run health ministry

November 16, 2023 Carma Henry 0

The hospital, central to the region’s medical infrastructure, faces severe challenges, possibly linked to ongoing conflicts. This development raises concerns about the availability of essential healthcare services for Gaza’s residents. […]

Safety includes everyone and not an ill-trained person’s selection.

November 16, 2023 Carma Henry 0

Street Detective Peter Traceit wants accountability. Superintendent Peter Licata talked about accountability until he was blue in the face as he sought the top job. There has to be some accountability starting with the arresting officer and ending with the Chief of Safety. […]

Honorable Discharges for 110 Buffalo Soldiers

November 16, 2023 Carma Henry 0

The Houston Riots, which erupted on August 23, 1917, stemmed from racial tensions and provocations against members of the 24th Infantry Regiment. The catalyst for the riots was the violent arrest and assault of two Black Soldiers, leading to a group of 110 soldiers seizing weapons and marching into the city. […]

U.S. District Judge Steve Jones Rules GOP’s Redistricting Maps Unfair to Georgia’s Black Voters

November 16, 2023 Carma Henry 0

Judge Steve C. Jones of the Northern District of Georgia slapped down the redistricting maps drawn by the Republican-controlled Legislature to accommodate the requirements of the 2020 census data and ruled that new maps must be redrawn to provide for equitable and fair representation for Black voters before the 2024 election. […]

FBI Seizes NYC Mayor Eric Adams’s Electronic Devices Amidst Investigation

November 16, 2023 Carma Henry 0

The incident unfolded after an event at New York University, where agents approached the mayor and requested his security detail to step aside. Armed with a court-authorized warrant, the agents joined Adams in his SUV and seized at least two cellphones and an iPad. […]

New Polling Shows RFK Jr. Leading Biden and Trump among Younger Voters in Key Swing States

November 16, 2023 Carma Henry 0

NNPA NEWSWIRE — Born in the District of Columbia, Kennedy’s dedication to redressing longstanding issues in marginalized communities is palpable. He said he envisions dismantling systemic barriers and forging a more inclusive and equitable future, particularly for African Americans who have borne the weight of longstanding injustices, including the pressing issue of maternal mortality. […]