Awareness and Push Back Against 15 Minute Cities is Growing

Here are summaries of the top parapolitical stories from yesterday , September 26, 2023:

+ 15-Minute City: This Statement Should Be Read At Every City Council Meeting In America

The restructuring of Canadian municipalities under the United Nations since 1992 has led to unelected foreign entities like the World Health Organization and World Economic Forum influencing local governments, including in Aurora, Ontario. This global influence is believed to jeopardize local agendas and free speech. The '15-minute cities' concept, while presented as a data-collection strategy for urban efficiency, is suspected to be a scheme for surveillance and control, according to Patrick Wood, editor of technocracy.news. These "smart cities" could facilitate implementation of digital IDs, digital currency, and manipulation of universal basic income- all leading to potential restriction of access to essential services based on compliance with government regulations. Citizens in Aurora call for dialogue with their Council to ensure their rights and freedoms aren't compromised under these developments.

+ Pro-Israel Sen. Menendez Corruption Controversy Could Cost Israel Its Key Ally in D.C.

Senator Robert Menendez has been indicted on corruption charges indicating he used his influence for personal gain, notably aiding Egypt's government. His potential exit could radically affect Israel's stance in Congress, as he is recognized as a staunch ally of Israel within the Democratic Party. Criticisms of Israel and worries regarding the country’s political standing have come alongside his unwavering support. As the US, Israel, and Saudi Arabia move towards a landmark normalization pact, which requires Senate ratification, Menendez's potential absence could have significant implications. This is particularly pertinent given his recent meeting with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sissi amid allegations of accepting bribes to push military aid to Egypt.

+ A YEAR OF LYING ABOUT NORD STREAM

In a covert mission, the American CIA sanctioned the destruction of three of the four Nord Stream pipelines in the Baltic Sea, in the effort to create total deniability. The operation was shrouded in secrecy, with no digital records or traces. The flaw in the master plan was the inexplicable timing of President Joe Biden's order for the destruction. The mission was sparked by the White House's resolve to back Ukraine's President, Volodymyr Zelensky, as a deterrence against Putin's possible invasion. However, it emerged after the bombings that the actual motive was neocon political, aimed at preventing Germany from falling captive to Russia’s rich natural resources; a genuine threat to the U.S.’s supreme standing in Western Europe.

+ How America Hides the Human Toll of its Forever Wars, with Norman Solomon

A new book titled "War Made Invisible: How America Hides the Human Toll of Its Military Machine" by journalist and activist Norman Solomon reveals the obscured impact of the US military-industrial complex on global populations. The book follows a study by the Costs of War Project which attributes 4.5 million worldwide deaths and displacement of 38 million individuals post 9/11 to US wars. Solomon critiques the complicit media and its corporate structure for downplaying or ignoring the brutalities of war while purveyors of war are consistently profiteering. He warns against increasing tensions with nuclear-armed nations and allegiance to corporate interests over the welfare of humanity.

+ Australian, Latin American Leaders Demand End To Assange Prosecution During US Trips

The ongoing prosecution of Wikileaks founder Julian Assange is setting the stage for international diplomatic friction. Last week, at the UN General Assembly, both Brazilian and Honduran Presidents called for his release, highlighting commitments to press freedom. Additionally, a cross-party delegation of Australian lawmakers -- from a country deeply intertwined within the U.S.-led security framework -- came to the U.S. expressing increasing concern over Assange's continued detention. This growing opposition from key allies poses a diplomatic conundrum for the U.S., providing yet another illustration of the passions stirred by Assange's case and his perceived status as a freedom of press martyr.

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