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COUNTERCURRENTS NEWSLETTER IS POSTED IN ITS ENTIRETY DUE TO  NUMEROUS SIGNIFICANT GLOBAL ISSUES.    Dear Friend, This issue of Countercurrents.org brings together reports and reflections from multiple fronts of a world marked by deepening crises and persistent struggles for justice. From Gaza come two devastating accounts: the continuing loss of civilian lives despite ceasefire agreements, and the agonizing efforts of families and rescue workers searching for thousands still buried beneath the rubble. In Lebanon, a United Nations report reveals the often-overlooked suffering of older persons displaced by war, reminding us that humanitarian crises affect societies unevenly and profoundly. We also examine the interconnected ecological emergencies confronting humanity. An important article on planetary boundaries argues that climate change, while critical, is only one dimension of a broader ecological destabilization already underway. Meanwhile, a report from Congo highlight...

Sunday Message from a MeidasTouch Co-Founder Ben Meiselas and MeidasTouch Network Jun 29 Hey everyone, it’s Ben Meiselas, MeidasTouch co-founder, with our Sunday message. I know this is a little later than our usual Sunday coffee post. I actually had my coffee earlier today because I had a family event this morning, and then I had to get all of the morning news coverage up before I could sit down with all of you. So whether you’re still on your first cup of coffee this late, you’ve switched over to iced coffee, or you’re enjoying something else entirely, thanks for spending part of your Sunday with me. I’ve always said these Sunday posts are my favorite because they give me a chance to reflect on the week, talk about what’s ahead, and spend some time with this incredible community. I also saw all of your messages asking where the Sunday post was, and don’t worry, I wasn’t going to skip it. Before we get into everything, I want to thank all of you for continuing to support our Substack...

Today in Politics, Bulletin 392. 6/2/26 Ron Filipkowski Jun 2 ∙ … Trump announced today an executive order to attempt to seize bank accounts and other assets from migrants: “Access to our Nation’s Financial Systems must be limited to those who have a Legal Right to be here, and who are engaged in Lawful and Legitimate Commerce. Bank Accounts being used to enable Illegal Immigration, or to store the Welfare received by Illegal Aliens, will be shut down, and funds will ultimately face Impoundment and Seizure so they can to be returned to Taxpayers.” “This also sends a clear message to the anti-ICE rioters that your violent disruptions are only strengthening our resolve. My Executive Order will also allow us to stop Billions in leaving our Country in all manner of criminal activity. It has been said this measure we are taking is the most effective means of reversing Biden’s Border Invasion. We shall soon find out!” … Trump also posted that he was appointing federal housing finance directo...