The Sumud Flotilla began its journey in early September 2025 as part of an international maritime initiative aimed at breaking the Israeli blockade of Gaza. It started its journey from various ports around the world, including Barcelona, Spain

On October 2, 2025, under the order of Crime Minister Netanyahu, the Israeli pirates intercepted 40 vessels from 44 countries who were carrying humanitarian aid (food, medicine, toys, and baby formula) to the two million Palestinians under siege in Gaza. All 500 members (including 22 US citizens) of the Flotilla were kidnapped by the Israeli pirates. 

Prior to the Israeli interception of the Flotilla in international water, the vessels came under attack 9 times.

 * 9 bombs were dropped near the vessels.

* 4 vessels were hit.

* 3 sulfur devices landed on board.

* Some vessels were damaged.

* No serious injury.

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This year’s Columbus City Council race is a battle between grassroots progressives and well-heeled incumbents. Challenging the status-quo, Jesse Vogel is a Democrat running for Columbus City Council - District 7 against establishment darling Tiara Ross. Vogel knows he can’t do it alone. So he’s building a coalition of progressive allies. One of them is Kate Curry-D’Souza, the third candidate from the May primary who recently endorsed Vogel. Vogel respects her a lot as “a principled, progressive leader who I’m honored to have on our team,” Between the two of them, Jesse and Kate received 60 percent of the votes in the primary, indicating a desire for a different kind of leadership. By partnering now, they’re able to show how people on the left are engaged and working together to win.

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We also note that Japan has just gotten its first female Prime Minister, who may also be pro-nuclear, a radioactive Maggie Thatcher.

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Mimi pays tribute to the Trump-appointed Judge Karin Immergut’s ruling that Trump can’t send federal troops wherever he wants.  Meanwhile we deal with reports that ICE has been tear-gassing the Chicago Police (!!!). 

We also note that the Trump Regime is sending Federal e-mail to fired employees blaming Democrats for the governmental shut-down.

Political activist DOROTHY REIK lauds Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker for suing to keep ICE out of his state and describes the horrifying ICE attack on a Chicago apartment building with no warrants.

California’s DR. RUTH STRAUSS opens the door on Larry Ellison buying the American media.