9 September 2015
Washington threatens confrontation with Russia over Syria
By Bill Van Auken, 9 September 2015
The threats to Moscow over aid to Syria underscore Washington’s overriding aim of regime-change.
Amid refugee crisis in Europe, NATO powers prepare war escalation in Syria
More on the war in Syria and Iraq »
Cameron government justifies targeted assassinations of UK citizens
By Robert Stevens and Julie Hyland, 9 September 2015
The attack parallels the Obama administration’s policy of extrajudicial executions and constitutes a violation of democratic rights and the rule of law.
Turkish government escalates war against Kurdish PKK
By Jean Shaoul and Halil Celik, 9 September 2015
The Turkish government has put much of southeastern Turkey under de facto martial law and is escalating its military operations against the Kurds in Turkey, Iraq and Syria.
Desperate refugees storm registration office in Berlin
By Stefan Steinberg, 9 September 2015
“They force me to wait over a month to register my claim to asylum. It is no way to treat a fellow human being.”
Refugees greeted in Germany with a wave of solidarity
European governments treat refugees as a hostile invasion force
Who is responsible for the refugee crisis in Europe?
New Zealand political leaders feign sympathy for refugees
By the Socialist Equality Group (New Zealand), 9 September 2015
The political establishment has sought to whip up hostility toward foreigners, while supporting the US-led wars that have produced the refugee crisis.
Australia: Thousands rally in defense of refugees at nationwide vigils
8 September 2015
Stalinist mayor orders the dismantling of Roma camp near Paris
By Kumaran Ira, 9 September 2015
A French Communist Party mayor ordered riot police to evict Roma from a camp in La Courneuve, a northern suburb of Paris.
Syriza prepares right-wing government coalition
By Christoph Dreier, 9 September 2015
Syriza leader Tsipras has made clear that, regardless of the result of the upcoming election, he will do everything possible to implement the new credit agreement with the EU.
More on the crisis in Greece »
New York Mayor de Blasio’s tale of two cities: Homeless routed out of encampments
By Clare Hurley, 9 September 2015
The Democratic mayor is taking more aggressive measures to close down homeless encampments.
Interviews with residents of Pamoja House Homeless Shelter in Brooklyn
By Clare Hurley, 9 September 2015
Baltimore to pay family of Freddie Gray $6.4 million to avoid civil lawsuit
By Evan Blake, 9 September 2015
Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake, keenly aware that the city would lose a civil trial brought by the Gray family, is seeking to mitigate further exposures of the corrupt Baltimore Police Department.
More on police violence in the US »
Pennsylvania Democrats call for elimination of pensions for new-hires
By Douglas Lyons, 9 September 2015
In the third month of a state budget impasse, Democrats are calling for new attacks on public employees.
Union ends Washington state paper strike, orders workers back without a contract
By Hector Cordon, 9 September 2015
Eight hundred paper mill workers in Longview, Washington ended a weeklong strike after the union offered an unconditional return to work.
Children in England unhappier in school than their peers elsewhere
By Tom Scripps, 9 September 2015
Despite increased demand, the budget for Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services has been cut by nearly £50 million.
New in French
Dans le New York Times, Kristof exploite la crise des réfugiés pour une intensification de la guerre en Syrie
Par Barry Grey, 9 septembre 2015
Les propagandistes des médias comme Kristof versent des larmes de crocodile sur les réfugiés afin de mieux plaider pour une escalade de la politique criminelle qui a causé la catastrophe.
New in German
Die Solidarität mit den Flüchtlingen und der Kampf gegen Krieg
Von Ulrich Rippert, 9. September 2015
Die Lebensgefahr und Zerstörung, die Hunderttausende Menschen in die Flucht treiben, sind das Ergebnis der Verbrechen des Imperialismus.
Syrien: Frankreichs Präsident trommelt für Ausweitung des Kriegs
Von Alex Lantier, 9. September 2015
Die europäischen Mächte treten das Asylrecht mit Füßen und bereiten gleichzeitig eine militärische Eskalation in Syrien mit katastrophalen Folgen vor.
Syriza bereitet rechte Regierungskoalition vor
Von Christoph Dreier, 9. September 2015
Am Montag erklärte der Syriza-Voritzende Alexis Tsipras, dass die Sozialkürzungen der EU alternativlos seien.
Abgeschobene Kosovo-Flüchtlingen stehen vor dem Nichts
Von Elisabeth Zimmermann, 9. September 2015
Ein Bericht des ARD-Magazins Monitor vom 3. September zeigt die unmenschliche Brutalität, mit der Flüchtlinge aus Deutschland in den Kosovo abgeschoben werden.
Brasilianische Autoarbeiter streiken gegen Massenentlassungen
Von Armando Cruz, 9. September 2015
In der brasilianischen Autoindustrie, die von multinationalen Konzernen wie GM, Mercedes-Benz und Volkswagen dominiert wird, wurden bisher allein in diesem Jahr 38.700 Stellen abgebaut.
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Perspective
Refugee crisis in Europe: Popular support for migrants confronts official inhumanity
9 September 2015
The outpouring of support for the refugees has exposed the chasm separating state policy from the sentiments of broad masses of people.
Autoworkers Struggles
UAW emails autoworkers: We won’t tell you anything
By Eric London, 9 September 2015
Autoworkers should organize rank-and-file committees, independent of the UAW, to demand the full disclosure of the contract negotiations.
Labor Day in America
Union sellouts promote Democratic wage-cutters
By Jerry White, 8 September 2015
For a united struggle of US steel, auto and telecommunications workers!
Mass layoffs provoke strikes by Brazilian autoworkers
By Armando Cruz, 8 September 2015
A portrait of life in America’s Rust Belt
Part One
By Eric London, 27 August 2015
More on autoworkers struggles »
IYSSE
Mobilize workers and youth to stop the attack on Northern Virginia schools!
By the International Youth and Students for Social Equality, 9 September 2015
The proposal to cut up to $100 million from the Fairfax County public school system will, if implemented, devastate vital school programs.
Letters oppose refusal to affiliate IYSSE at University of Melbourne
8 September 2015
IYSSE campaigns against University of Melbourne affiliation ban
Commentary
PBS documentary Putin’s Way: Half-truths and lies in the service of US warmongering against Russia
By Andrea Peters, 9 September 2015
The half-truths, omissions and hypocritical expressions of moral indignation that characterize this supposed exposé of Putin are intended to make the case for regime-change in Russia.
Exploiting refugee crisis, NY Times’ Kristof calls for escalation of war in Syria
By Barry Grey, 8 September 2015
Harper government making pro forma complaints over jailing of Egyptian-Canadian journalist
By Dylan Lubao, 8 September 2015
After Detroit bankruptcy: Tax foreclosures threaten 30,000 residents
The G20 summit: A spectacle of political bankruptcy
Syriza betrayal exposes role of Irish pseudo-left
Arts Review
Woman: The confessions of R&B singer Jill Scott
By Hiram Lee, 9 September 2015
The latest album from the neo-soul singer is an interesting but uneven effort.
Jacques Tourneur’s Out of the Past (1947): The weight of history
Workers Struggles
Australian waterside workers “in the dark” as union negotiates job cuts with Hutchison
By Richard Phillips, 9 September 2015
“All sorts of people control our destinies—everybody except us,” sacked Hutchison wharfie.
More on the Australian waterfront »
Chester, Pennsylvania teachers unanimously vote to work for free
By Nancy Hanover and Lawrence Porter, 8 September 2015
Allegheny Technologies Inc. lockout enters fourth week
By Evan Winters, 7 September 2015
More on steelworkers struggles »
Book Review
The French Republic as killing machine
The Killers of the Republic, by Vincent Nouzille
By Anthony Torres, 9 September 2015
Nouzille’s book lifts the veil on the history of French President François Hollande's “kill list” and the increasing resort to state murder.
2016 US Elections
Six Republican presidential candidates back defiance of gay marriage ruling
By Patrick Martin, 7 September 2015
Anti-gay Kentucky county clerk jailed for contempt of court
Top aides to Hillary Clinton testify before Benghazi committee
By Patrick Martin, 4 September 2015
The 2016 US election and the scapegoating of immigrants
By Bill Van Auken, 1 September 2015
Donald Trump: The ugly face of capitalist politics
Sanders pledges his campaign to save Democratic Party
By Patrick Martin, 31 August 2015
Bernie Sanders: Silent partner of American militarism
Is Bernie Sanders a socialist?
More on the 2016 US elections »
Socialist Equality Party
PSG campaigns throughout Germany for public meetings on the crisis in Greece
By our correspondents, 7 September 2015
This week in history: September 7-13
25 years ago: Gorbachev joins US line-up against Iraq
President Bush and Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev held a summit in Helsinki, Finland, on September 9, 1990, as the US prepared for war against Saddam Hussein’s Iraq in the aftermath of its invasion of the oil sheikdom of Kuwait.
50 years ago: Hurricane Betsy slams New Orleans
On September 9, 1965, Hurricane Betsy hit New Orleans. It was the most financially destructive hurricane in US history to that point.
75 years ago: Germany begins “Blitz” bombing of Britain
On September 7, 1940, the German Luftwaffe began an extensive period of nighttime bombing raids of British cities and industry.
100 years ago: Mounting tensions between the US and Germany, Austria-Hungary
On September 9, 1915, US Secretary of State Robert Lansing announced the delivery of a note to the Minister of Foreign Affairs in Vienna, asking for the recall of the Austro-Hungarian ambassador to the US, Dr. Konstantin Theodor Dumba.
75 years since the assassination of Leon Trotsky
75 years since the assassination of Trotsky: 1940-2015
Leon Trotsky’s place in history
By David North, 21 August 2015
Published here is a section of a lecture delivered on the 60th anniversary of the assassination of Leon Trotsky. The full lecture is included in David North’s book, In Defense of Leon Trotsky.
Seventy-five years since the assassination of Leon Trotsky
By Joseph Kishore, 20 August 2015
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