9 March 2016
Sanders, Trump win presidential primaries in Michigan
By Patrick Martin, 9 March 2016
Bernie Sanders’ upset victory over Hillary Clinton reflects the growing anger among working people and youth over the destruction of jobs and living standards.
Sanders pushes trade war policies
“Left” demagogy and nationalism dominate Democratic debate in Flint
What political conclusions must be drawn from Trump’s Super Tuesday?
More on the 2016 US elections »
Western powers prepare military operations in Libya
By Niles Williamson, 9 March 2016
Plans for a renewed imperialist intervention in Libya have reached an advanced stage following the deployment of US and European special forces to the country in recent weeks.
New York Times on Clinton and Libya: Portrait of a war criminal
US airstrike massacres 150 at al-Shabaab training camp in Somalia
US Air Force to boost presence in northern Australian bases
By Peter Symonds, 9 March 2016
Citing Chinese “militarisation” of the South China Sea, the US Pacific Air Forces commander insisted that the US had to maintain “a credible combat power” in Asia.
US moves to harness India to anti-China “pivot”
US-South Korean militaries rehearse pre-emptive strikes on North Korea
Australian government wracked by rifts over US military demands and austerity
By Mike Head, 9 March 2016
Sharp divisions within the political establishment lie behind recriminations within the Turnbull government.
More on the South China Sea crisis »
Boston Public Schools students walk out over proposed budget cuts
By our reporter, 9 March 2016
More than a thousand students walked out of classes Monday to protest planned cuts to teaching positions, extracurricular activities, music and arts classes and language programs.
Democrats cover up role of Obama administration in Flint water crisis
By James Brewer, 9 March 2016
Clinton and Sanders said nothing about the US Environmental Protection Agency, which concealed its findings of high lead levels in Flint’s water.
The Flint water crisis and the US elections
More on the water crisis in Flint, Michigan »
Nearly one-third of US food stamp recipients rely on food pantries
By Kate Randall, 9 March 2016
A USDA study found that about 45 percent of SNAP clients limited food consumption, usually by skipping meals, to make it through the month.
Cuba denounces continued US enforcement of embargo
By Alexander Fangmann, 9 March 2016
Following recent fines levied on Halliburton subsidiaries, Cuban officials pressed for an end to the embargo in order to facilitate their full re-entry into market relations.
Slovakian parliamentary elections marked by rightward shift
By Markus Salzmann, 9 March 2016
The social democratic Smer-SD sought to draw attention away from the social crisis by waging a sustained propaganda campaign against refugees and Muslims.
Poor mental health care in England is “ruining lives,” report finds
By Dennis Moore, 9 March 2016
Mental health services for children and young people in England were cut by £35 million last year alone.
UK energy firms rake in profits as “fuel poverty” escalates
By Emily Wilson and Robert Stevens, 9 March 2016
In recent years, the annual profits of British Gas averaged £584 million.
Australia: Labor Party, teacher unions prepare further assault on public education
By Patrick Kelly and Frank Gaglioti, 9 March 2016
The Labor and union campaign for a new “Gonski” school funding model is a fraud from start to finish.
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Une lutte contre la loi El Khomri doit s'opposer à la guerre et à l'état d'urgence
Par Anthony Torres et Alex Lantier, 9 mars 2016
Le mouvement doit s'élargir en une lutte politique des travailleurs, y compris contre l'état d'urgence liberticide et la poussée internationale à la guerre contre la Russie.
Les Etats-Unis cherchent à embrigader l'Inde dans leur « pivot » contre la Chine
Par Keith Jones, 9 mars 2016
Washington est déterminé à faire de l'Inde un « Etat de première ligne » dans la campagne qu’il mène pour isoler stratégiquement et encercler la Chine, et potentiellement lancer une guerre contre elle.
Des caissières et des dockers convoqués par la gendarmerie – un avertissement pour les travailleurs
Par Anthony Torres, 9 mars 2016
La convocation de dockers et de caissières d'un Casino à la gendarmerie a provoqué une journée de grève sur le port de Marseille fin février.
La Banque des règlements internationaux met en garde contre une accumulation de la dette mondiale
Par Nick Beams, 9 mars 2016
La Banque centrale européenne se réunira jeudi alors que l’inquiétude augmente quant aux conséquences à long terme de la prolifération de taux d’intérêt négatifs dans le monde.
L'EJIES fait campagne contre la guerre dans les universités d'Australie et de Nouvelle-Zélande
Par nos reporters, 9 mars 2016
La campagne de l'EJIES a entamé une discussion importante parmi de larges couches d'étudiants sur la construction d'un mouvement socialiste et internationaliste en opposition aux préparatifs pour une Troisième Guerre mondiale.
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USA wollen Indien in Kriegspläne gegen China einspannen
Von Keith Jones, 9. März 2016
Um China strategisch zu isolieren, einzukreisen und möglicherweise militärisch zu unterwerfen, macht die US-Regierung Indien zu einem „Frontstaat“ ihrer Kriegskampagne.
USA und Südkorea proben Präventivschlag gegen Nordkorea
Von Peter Symonds, 9. März 2016
Das gemeinsame Manöver basiert auf einem Angriffsplan gegen Nordkorea, der unter anderem Präventivschläge gegen dessen Atomanlagen und Raketenbasen vorsieht.
Deutsch-französisches und französisch-britisches Gipfeltreffen:
Zunehmende Spannungen zwischen europäischen Mächten
Von Francis Dubois, 9. März 2016
Die Gipfeltreffen in Amiens und Paris haben die Spannungen innerhalb Europas angesichts der sich zuspitzenden Flüchtlingskrise und des Kriegs in Syrien gezeigt.
New York Times zu Clinton und Libyen: Portrait einer Kriegsverbrecherin
Von Bill Van Auken, 9. März 2016
Ein Artikel in der Times schildert ausführlich Hilary Clintons Rolle im Libyen-Krieg, der zehn-, wenn nicht sogar hunderttausende Tote forderte.
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Perspective
The arrest of former President Lula and the crisis of rule in Brazil
9 March 2016
The detention and questioning of the founder of the Workers Party and former president has dramatically intensified the crisis of Brazil’s ruling party.
Socialism and the Fight Against War
Build an International Movement of the Working Class and Youth Against Imperialism!
Statement of the International Committee of the Fourth International, 18 February 2016
Mehring Books
ICFI statement “Socialism and the Fight Against War” now available from Mehring Books
9 March 2016
Mehring Books has just published in pamphlet format the powerful statement calling for the building of a new anti-war movement based on the perspective of international socialism.
Featured Commentary
For an active boycott of the Brexit referendum!
Statement of the Socialist Equality Party, British section of the International Committee of the Fourth International
29 February 2016
An exchange on the SEP’s call for an active boycott of the Brexit referendum
Campaign for UK exit from the EU dominated by nationalism and big business interests
Commentary
The New York Times ’ Nicholas Kristof warns of “Donald the Dangerous”
By Eric London, 9 March 2016
Times columnist Nicholas Kristof’s March 5 article papers over the Democratic Party’s own role in creating the conditions for Trump to win popular support.
The death of Nancy Reagan
By David Walsh, 9 March 2016
The American political and media establishment has responded in predictably fawning and dishonest fashion to the death of Nancy Reagan on March 6.
Two years since the Kiev coup
Part two
By Andrea Peters, 8 March 2016
Two years since the Kiev coup
Part one
Bank for International Settlements warns of build-up of global debt
EU countries and Turkey move to seal refugee routes
Tensions rise at Franco-British and Franco-German summits
The Crisis in Detroit and Flint
SEP and IYSSE meeting: The political and social roots of the Flint water crisis
9 March 2016
The Socialist Equality Party (SEP) and the International Youth and Students for Social Equality (IYSSE) will examine the real causes of the Flint water crisis––and who is responsible for the poisoning of the population.
Flint resident files lawsuit against corporations, officials
New information emerges about Flint’s decision to switch to untreated water
An interview with Professor Marc Edwards on the Flint water crisis
More on the water crisis in Flint, Michigan »
Detroit Public Schools emergency managers cash in
By Marissa Ross and Nancy Hanover, 8 March 2016
Former Detroit mayor warns that city is “one incident” from a social explosion
Arts Review
American Crime Story: The People v. O. J. Simpson: An indictment of American celebrity culture
By Charles Bogle, 8 March 2016
66th Berlin International Film Festival—Part 3:
Alone in Berlin—a working class couple opposes the Nazis
By Bernd Reinhardt, 7 March 2016
Workers Struggles
United Steelworkers rams through sellout contract at ATI
By Evan Winters, 7 March 2016
USW-ATI contract imposes health care and pension cuts, casualized labor
The 2016 US Elections
Peña Nieto joins Mexican ex-presidents in denouncing Trump
By Bill Van Auken, 8 March 2016
US Republican Party in crisis as Romney denounces Trump
By Patrick Martin, 4 March 2016
Detroit autoworkers discuss Trump, US election campaign
By our reporters, 4 March 2016
The Republican debate and the degradation of US politics
Bernie Sanders and the “Scandinavian model”
The political role of the Bernie Sanders campaign
Once again on Sanders and socialism
Socialist Alternative defends Sanders’ support for imperialist war
The International Socialist Organization, Bernie Sanders and the Democratic Party
More on the 2016 US elections »
International Youth and Students for Social Equality
IYSSE campaigns against war at universities in Australia and New Zealand
By our reporters, 5 March 2016
The IYSSE’s campaign initiated a serious discussion among broad layers of students about the socialist and internationalist alternative to the preparations for World War Three.
Australian university students denounce the drive to war and austerity
By our reporters, 5 March 2016
Build the International Youth and Students for Social Equality!
A socialist program to fight war, austerity and dictatorship!
By the IYSSE (Australia), 22 February 2016
Autoworkers Struggles
Autoworkers support challenge to UAW-Ford 2015 contract vote
By Shannon Jones, 1 March 2016
Michigan autoworker files challenge to UAW-Ford 2015 contract vote
More on autoworkers struggles »
NHS Fightback
UK immigration policy inflicts more damage on National Health Service
By Sascha Woods, 4 March 2016
The way forward for UK junior doctors
By Tony Robson, 2 March 2016
Socialist Equality Party
SEP (Sri Lanka) public meeting: A socialist program to defend plantation workers
1 March 2016
SEP/IYSSE public meeting in Colombo to introduce Sinhala edition of The Russian Revolution and the Unfinished Twentieth Century
22 February 2016
Science
New technologies expand knowledge of early art in North America
By Matthew MacEgan, 29 February 2016
75 Years Since the Assassination Of Leon Trotsky
An open letter from David North to Susan Weissman
Security and the Fourth International, the Gelfand Case and the deposition of Mark Zborowski
10 November 2015
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