The article discusses the recent protests in Iran, highlighting the working-class revolt against the Iranian regime's neoliberal policies and political oppression. It critiques the reformist and conservative factions of the Islamic Republic of Iran (IRI) for failing to address the socioeconomic issues faced by the subaltern classes. The authors argue that the new protest movement offers a transformative potential for political change, distinct from the middle-class reformist movements of the past. The text also examines the historical context of the IRI's consolidation of power and its impact on the current political landscape in Iran.

A study conducted from May 2020 to April 2021 followed 362 patients with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (MS) to evaluate the attack rate and neuroimaging results in MS patients with upper respiratory infections (URIs) caused by COVID-19 and non-COVID-19 infections. The study found that COVID-19 increases the risk of MS exacerbations similarly to other viral URIs. The exacerbation rate ratios (RR) for attacks related to COVID-19 and non-COVID-19 URIs were comparable, and there was no significant alteration in the number of baseline GAD-enhancing lesions during exacerbations within or outside the at-risk period (ARP). The findings suggest the need for appropriate protective measures to prevent further deterioration of MS patients' health during the pandemic.

The article examines the complex political struggles of the Kurdish people in the Middle East, focusing on the Syrian Kurds' fight for self-determination and their strategic alliances, particularly with the United States. It discusses the historical and structural reasons behind the Kurds' reliance on foreign support, the pervasive racism and discrimination they face, and the geopolitical fragmentation that hinders a united Kurdish front. The text also critiques the international left's inconsistent support for Kurdish movements, emphasizing the necessity of alliances for the Kurds' survival and autonomy.