/leftypol/ - Leftist Politically Incorrect

Labor leaders call collective bargaining veto a ‘betrayal’ by Virginia governor
Virginia’s Democratic governor, Abigail Spanberger, vetoed a bill on Thursday that would have restored collective bargaining rights for 50,000 public sector workers in the state. Union leaders say the veto is a “betrayal” and “slap in the face” after the governor campaigned last year on promises to restore collective bargaining rights. Though majorities in both chambers of Virginia’s general assembly passed legislation that would restore bargaining rights to most public sector workers, Spanberger introduced an amended version of the bill last month that was eventually rejected by the assembly.
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/may/15/collective-bargaining-bill-veto-virginia-governor

FAA cuts target for air traffic control staffing
The report said the time controllers spend on position managing air ⁠traffic has declined despite a 4% increase in traffic. It added it could increase time ​on position from around four hours per shift to more than five hours. The ​FAA said "deploying modern staffing models and scheduling tools will improve controller staffing efficiency and reduce the need for excessive overtime."
https://www.reuters.com/business/world-at-work/faa-cuts-target-air-traffic-control-staffing-2026-05-15/

Pentagon quietly shut legally required program to prevent civilian deaths by military, watchdog finds
A report released by the department’s inspector general concluded the US military no longer has the people, tools or infrastructure needed to comply with two federal statutes requiring it to maintain a functioning civilian casualty policy, and operate a Civilian Protection Center of Excellence (CP CoE). Donald Trump’s administration has been accused of making deep cuts to the Pentagon’s civilian harm mitigation and response (CHMR) program, designed to handle training and procedures critical in limiting civilian harm in theaters of war.
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>From Gas to Groceries, Rural Americans Paying Heaviest Price for Trump’s Iran War
But leftypol told me Americans benefit drom American Imperialism

Statement by the Palestinian Resistance Factions on the 78th Anniversary of the Nakba
The Nakba continues through killing, massacres, expulsion, discrimination, impoverishment, siege, starvation, international silence, and US partnership. What is happening in the Gaza Strip and all Palestinian territories is a chapter in the series of ethnic cleansing and genocide that has not stopped for 78 years of zionist oppression and brutality, revealing the nature of the zionist project as a colonial, racist, uprooting tool. 78 years since the Nakba of the Palestinian people have been enough to build a revolutionary, resistance-minded, and fighter generation that believes in freedom and aspires to be free from the injustice of the “israeli” enemy and the return of every displaced Palestinian to their homeland. Return is a right for us that does not expire with time, and we will not compromise our land, sanctities, and legitimate rights, regardless of the sacrifices. Our people and our fighters will rise from under the rubble to build their homeland and future anew.
https://abolitionmedia.noblogs.org/32709/

Episode 547: Revolution in Palestine(TrueAnon)
We’re joined by Abdel Razzaq Takriti for a wide-ranging discussion about the political forces and parties of the Palestinian revolution. You can check out Abdel’s project with the Dig, the Thawra Project, here.
https://www.patreon.com/posts/episode-547-in-157967000=

The General Strike in Wales
When the General Strike began on 4 May 1926, the coalfield communities of South Wales answered the call with militancy. Throughout the valleys, workers moved quickly to organise and coordinate themselves for the strike. This was a period of inspiring class struggle, which proved the courage and militancy of the working class and their ability to run society for themselves. In the Rhondda, strike committees were formed within hours of the strike beginning on 4 May. By the following day, they were controlling the region’s transport. They decided what lorries could carry and where they could go, and issued permits accordingly. They liaised with railway workers to prevent the movement of coal without their permission. They Post too long. Click here to view the full text.

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>>2813848
They're a bunch of old men now retired you're late to wikipedia

>>2813859 (Me)
And you are so late you didn't even do the research to see that they ceased to exist on their own in a merger with the informal IFA before disappearing

>>2810974
came after troops appeared > basically a LARP even if the votes accurately reflected public opinion.

>>2810988
/thread, nationalists are just babybrain retards regardless of there chosen fixation

>>2810799
>no amount of historical context seems to make them pump their brakes
if anything historical context would only make both sides more entrenched
> how both Russia and Ukraine are victims of NATO meddling, products of the death of the USSR
this conflict is in essence older than nato or ussr by centuries

>>2810799
>no amount of historical context seems to make them pump their brakes and tone down their rhetoric
the issue is emotional for them, the history doesn't matter. you'll see this happen a lot so get used to it.

>>2813814
doesn't it? the notion that jews need to displace all the people of levant is repeated multiple times in the old testament alone

>>2813784
Fundamentally I think the issue is how do you shame people who are shameless, and how do you doxx people who livestream everything they do. You can't, it's a contradiction in terms.

>>2813788
I mean you're right, but that's why just trolling doesn't work, we need to make them afraid of physical consequences, rl streamers should just be beaten up if they try to go out in public, if they go for pepper spray or whatever they should just be shot

>>2813790
Now you're onto something interesting

>>2813790
so… what youre saying is… we should beat rightoids in the street instead…

>>2813734
doxxing doesnt change anything it just hurts the people i dont like, thats good.

>>2812979
Yeah well the supervision part for them would entail violence because slaves still have agency whereas tech doesn't unless it's intentional or glitched.

you should tell that to oil rig workers and metal workers.

>>2812174
nta but why did you post that when anon was reffering to genetic engineering? Which is a thing that could happen in the future?

>>2811868
Reminds me of anarchist/anprim stuff about how tribal people have fun when hunting and gathering, they sing, gossip, tell jokes. Which sounds nice I guess but I dunno about singing at 7 am that's like those weird forced happiness Japanese corpos where everyone has to smile and they do calisthenics in the lobby.

>>2813775
I'm guessing it's just a thing where if people are in a good mood they do it

yeah this is basically WW3, it is known

protest against the new anti-alcohol laws

Intense activity on the Damascus-Rojava front: Integration, job offers, and returns are on the table.
During meetings held in Damascus on April 16, Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) Commander Mazlum Abdi, Autonomous Administration Foreign Relations Officer Ilham Ahmed, Interim Government Head Ahmed Shara, Foreign Minister Asad Sheibani, and Presidential Advisor Ziyad al-Aish came together.
The meeting addressed key political and security issues in Syria, the advancement of the integration process, and the timeline for the implementation of necessary measures. It was noted that the parties conducted a comprehensive and detailed assessment, particularly regarding the implementation of the military, administrative, and political arrangements defined within the framework of the January 29th Agreement.
The main focus of the meeting was on the topics discussed in Damascus, the stage of the integration process, the steps that need to be taken along the Rojava-Damascus line, and how the situation on the ground is developing.

According to information we received from local sources, the question Ahmed Shara posed to Mazlum Abdi during their meeting – "When are you coming to Damascus?" – is noteworthy. In the past, it was known that Mazlum Abdi had stated, "Instead of a presidential election, I will be among my people and involved in national unity efforts." However, as this meeting indicates, Ahmed Shara considers Mazlum Abdi's involvement in Damascus a vital and unavoidable step. Abdi's move to Damascus, whether as vice president or in another capacity, is seen as critical for the implementation of the January 29th Agreement and for the resolution of political issues in Syria through coordination between the SDF and Damascus.

<THE GOVERNANCE OF A SHARED SYRIAN INTEGRITY IS BEING DISCUSSED.
There is a topic that came up between the SDF and Damascus even before the April 16 meeting. According to local sources, Damascus had conveyed to SDF-Autonomous Administration officials in previous meetings a request for an individual who could serve in the Syrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Although there has been no official statement from the Syrian Interim Government on this matter, it is clear that this is a topic related to the integration process.

<INTERIM FORMULA FOR YPJ
During the visit of the Women's Protection Units (YPJ) delPost too long. Click here to view the full text.

May Day statement in Kobanê.
The Democratic Society Movement (TEV-DEM) and the Kobanê Workers' Union held a joint press conference on the occasion of May 1st, International Workers' Day. The statement, delivered by Kobanê Workers' Union Co-Chair Mihemed Derwîş and Democratic Union Party (PYD) Women's Council Member Bedîa Miho, celebrated the holiday of the entire working class, especially the workers of Kobanê who contribute to the construction of a developed society, and who never shy away from fulfilling their duties with loyalty and selflessness and facing challenges under all circumstances.

The statement, which commemorated those who have fought for social justice, freedom, and dignity throughout history, said: “The workers' struggle in Syria, and especially in Rojava, is also a complex process due to Türkiye's attacks on infrastructure, ISIS's attack on Kobanê, and the sieges. In such processes, workers have faced harsh conditions such as attacks targeting their rights to life and work, murders, sieges, hunger, displacement policies, economic restrictions, widespread unemployment, injustice, and exploitation.”

In a statement expressing continued support for workers on the occasion of Labor Day, it was stated that the struggle would ensure the protection of workers and their families and strengthen the principles of social justice, and the following statements were included: “Organization and struggle are the only way to eliminate betrayal, exploitation, and social injustice. The only weapon of all workers is solidarity. We salute the resistance of the working class and emphasize that workers' rights are not a right granted by fate, but indisputable legal and ethical rights.”

The statement, which expressed wishes for security, stability, and a dignified life for all peoples throughout Syria and Rojava, included the following call: “We call on all the children of the Syrian people to see this day as an opportunity for unity and solidarity, to reject hate and hostility, and to thwart the conspiracies of those who seek to use the blood of the Syrian people for their own interests. Let us work together to build a democratic, pluralistic, and decentralized Syria where a dignified and free life is possible for all, and to strengthen the collaborative roles of Syrian and Kurdish women in production and resistance.”

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>>2748047
That wasn't in Damascus.

Sipan Hamo: From PKK Cadre to Deputy Minister of Defense for Eastern Syria
Sipan Hamo is a prominent Syrian Kurdish military commander who, in March 2026, assumed the post of Deputy Minister of Defense for the Eastern Region. His appointment represents a pivotal milestone in the historic process of integrating the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) into the institutions of the Syrian state following the political transition in Damascus. Over more than three decades, Hamo’s career has mirrored the shifting alliances, conflicts, and geopolitical complexities that have shaped modern Syria.

<Origins and Early Militancy
Born Samir Aso in Afrin, Hamo began his political and military trajectory in 1994 when he joined the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK). He spent his formative years in the PKK’s military structure, receiving training in the group’s camps in the Qandil Mountains of northern Iraq. During this period, he used several noms de guerre, including “Darwish Afrin” and “Swar,” before adopting the name Sipan Hamo. His long association with the PKK has remained a central point of contention, particularly for Turkey, which designates the PKK as a terrorist organization.

<Founding the YPG and Ascendancy within the SDF
With the outbreak of the Syrian uprising in 2011, Hamo returned to Syria and became one of the principal founders of the People’s Protection Units (YPG). He rose to the position of Commander-in-Chief, overseeing the group’s evolution from a localized militia into a disciplined and effective fighting force.

When the YPG became the backbone of the US-supported Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) in 2015, Hamo secured a seat on the SDF General Command. He gained international recognition for his leadership in the campaign against ISIS, particularly during the decisive Battle of Kobani (2014–2015). Following the collapse of the ISIS caliphate, forces under his command expanded their control across much of Syria’s northeast, including large areas of Hassakeh, Raqqa, and Deir ez-Zor.
Controversies and Human Rights Allegations

Hamo’s rise was accompanied by significant controversy. Human rights organizations, including Human Rights Watch, documented allegations against the YPG during its territorial expansion. These reports cited forced displacement of Arab and Turkmen residents in areas such as Tell Abyad, the dePost too long. Click here to view the full text.

>Ameritards still trying to pretend their intervention was noble
Kill yourself NOW.
Your people allowed so much kid rape to happen that the locals eventually decided the Taliban were the lesser of two evils and kicked your ass out.

>>2810546
I remember some Afghanistan war documentary, I think "This Is What Winning Looks Like," they talked about how the infrastructure plans never went anywhere and got pocketed by corrupt local elites. So if that was true and generalized through the country you can't even make the excuse about increasing productive forces.

>>2813276
Definitely read The Afghanistan Papers. It goes in depth into what a total shitshow the whole thing was from start to finish. Half the time the ISAF forces weren't even fighting the Taliban but chasing random farmers and bandits around. The first troops to be deployed were taught Arabic instead of Farsi. Pretty much every infrastructure package went directly to warlord palaces or partying in Europe, and reading about the stuff those guys got up to in the 90s will make your skin crawl. The entire thing was a farce.

>>2813119
>the military basically runs the country
from what I understand its exaggerated, the military control the foreign policy and diplomacy, and can throw its weight to make the government fall when it feels its needed, but the civilian government is still in control of internal policy and is a liberal democracy

>>2810546
It's because they wanted to have gay sex with boys without prejudice

You gotta really hand it to Kim Il Sung for coming up with an entirely new ideology to get around having to take sides in the Sino Soviet split, he had debts to both China and the USSR and navigated that fact perfectly for the time. Maybe I’m ready to embrace him as eternal president it’s way smarter than what Pol Pot, TPLF, Hoxha, and Le Duan were doing at the time.

THE END IS NEAR

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How North Korea is Transforming its Military


>>2809560
>>2809560
LOL that Jannies explicitly thinks this is good quality posting that needs to stay up. Couldn't make these subhumans up, honestly.

>>2813271
If anyone wanted to watch sub-literates post AI 'art' slop they'd go to twitter.com. This is not the site for you.

>>2813275
You are a sub-literate bourgeois nationalist too retarded to comprehend n+1

People here do realize KKE is not ultra right?

>>2799315
>Government is going crack down on you sooner or later regardless. And the Chinese will sit without so much as a protest latter.
absolute fucking TRVTHNVKE

>>2813142
anyone who disagrees with the millionaire vanguard party is an ultra

>>2797217
I'm sorry(USER WAS BANNED FOR THIS POST)

>CCP
You mean Capitalist Party of China?
>KPRF
Putin's controlled opposition party, except they are just as reactionary as him.