The Rojava Revolution in Peril, the Struggle for Free Life Continues

https://crimethinc.com/Rojavaperil

With the backing of the Turkish government and the blessing of the United States and European governments, the Syrian military is surrounding the self-governing communities of Rojava, seeking to forcibly integrate them into the Syrian state. Although the Syrian Democratic Forces in Rojava have signed a peace treaty agreeing to integration, the outcome remains to be seen.

A statement from American, Chinese, and Russian anarchists who have fought to defend Rojava about what this means for the future.

Moderne Konservative wie Carsten Linnemann stellen sich als ideologiefrei dar. Doch ihr pseudo-pragmatisches Gerede entlarvt sie als Ideologen der Alternativlosigkeit.

https://jacobin.de/artikel/carsten-linnemann-ideologie-freiheit-konservative

Auf allen Kanälen: Klicks statt Kontext

Bei der Berichterstattung über Femizide lässt die Arbeit der Medien zu wünschen übrig. Darauf verweist auch eine vom Presserat gutgeheissene Beschwerde.

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via WOZ Die Wochenzeitung - Kultur / Wissen (author: Silvia Süess)

R2 Train, Lausanne, Switzerland

TIL ... about the Rice Hypothesis which posits cultures that engaged in wet rice farming that requires coordinated irrigation and synchronized planting tend to be collectivist while wheat farming cultures evolved to be more individualistic. [source, comments]

jes staley barclays epstein no fear of popular revolt against financial elites capitalism and pop culture have pacified social movements and consumer goods are preferred over social justice
https://t.iss.one/Bad_Memes_By_Tank/149573

Song of the Day ⏳️📸: https://youtu.be/4X4uckVyk9o

Spitäler in Gaza: Schnipsel des Horrors

Der Arzt Khaled Dawas spricht über die systematische Zerstörung des Gesundheitswesens in Gaza durch die israelische Armee. Der Wiederaufbau dürfte Jahrzehnte dauern.

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via WOZ Die Wochenzeitung - International (author: Sarah Schmalz)

Soon another GenZ protest over new tax systems in Africa?
https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2026/feb/07/businesses-close-protest-malawi-tax-changes-electronic-invoicing-system

After she had signed a petition for democratic reform
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/feb/09/iran-arrests-leading-reformists-close-to-the-countrys-president

“Do you actually think there’s a group of people sitting around in a room plotting things?” Indeed, they meet in rooms: corporate boardrooms, Pentagon command rooms, at Bohemian Grove, in the many conference rooms at the White House, the NSA, the CIA, or wherever
-Michael Parenti

Corporate colonialism? Why even ask a state for approval?
https://www.africanews.com/2026/02/09/namibia-says-it-wasnt-notified-of-totalenergies-and-petrobras-deal-for-offshore-licence/