14 May 2016
US Special Forces have been operating secretly in Libya for months
By Thomas Gaist, 14 May 2016
American commando teams are waging and preparing for war across ever-growing stretches of Africa, the Middle East and Asia.
FBI holds 80,000 pages of secret documents on Saudi-9/11 links
By Patrick Martin, 14 May 2016
The secret trove of documents is being reviewed by a federal judge in Tampa, Florida for possible declassification.
Once again on Saudi complicity in the 9/11 attacks
America in the 21st century
Reports document growing income inequality, declining manufacturing pay
By Kate Randall, 14 May 2016
Middle-class household income has declined, while the gap between low- and upper-income households has grown along with income inequality across the US.
New doping allegations against Russia ahead of summer Olympics
By Barry Grey, 14 May 2016
While it is entirely possible that the Putin government has overseen a program of doping, the unsubstantiated allegations are being used to promote a reactionary geopolitical agenda.
“It will come to us next”
Auto and transit workers support Verizon strikers
By a WSWS reporting team, 14 May 2016
There is widespread support for the striking Verizon workers, even as the unions are isolating their struggle as they work with the corporation to impose concessions.
New picket line assault on Verizon strikers in Massachusetts
“Workers in the Philippines and Mexico are not our enemies”
New York Verizon striker explains need for international strategy
IMF warns against British exit from EU
By Julie Hyland, 14 May 2016
IMF head Christine Lagarde warned that in the event of a vote to leave the European Union, the UK could enter into recession.
For an active boycott of the Brexit referendum!
Statement of the Socialist Equality Party, British section of the International Committee of the Fourth International
Poland adopts new anti-communist law
By Dorota Niemitz, 14 May 2016
The so-called “de-communization” law is an attempt by the country’s right-wing government to rewrite the history of the Twentieth Century.
Austrian Social Democrats name former rail executive to head party and government
By Markus Salzmann, 14 May 2016
The self declared “non-political” Christian Kern stands for radical austerity measures and closer collaboration with the far-right FPÖ.
Air France announces pay cuts for pilots
By Anthony Torres, 14 May 2016
The cuts at the airline are the product of the betrayal of the 2014 pilots strike by the National Union of Airline Pilots.
Hedge fund buy-in heralds massive assault on Volkswagen workers
By Dietmar Henning, 14 May 2016
The British hedge fund TCI is planning to slash jobs, cut wages and impose speedup.
Podemos, United Left form alliance for June elections
By Alejandro López, 14 May 2016
The purpose of the alliance is to prevent growing social opposition from developing into a conscious political movement against capitalism.
Sri Lankan refugees imprisoned after removal from Australia
By Max Newman, 14 May 2016
Asylum seekers have been forcibly deported to face imprisonment in Sri Lanka.
Submarine project no solution for South Australia’s employment crisis
By John Braddock, 14 May 2016
Claims that building submarines will rescue the economically depressed state are false and any new jobs will be tied to preparations for war.
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В России создается Национальная гвардия для защиты капиталистической олигархии
Владимир Волков, 14 мая 2016 г.
В апреле Кремль объявил о создании новой силовой военизированной структуры с расширенными возможностями полицейских государственных репрессий.
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Estados Unidos, China y la crisis política en América Latina
Por Bill Van Auken, 13 mayo 2016
Discurso de Bill Van Auken en la manifestación internacional del Primero de Mayo.
New in French
Comment aller de l’avant dans la lutte contre la loi-travail en France?
Par Alex Lantier, 14 mai 2016
Les couches les plus conscientes et les plus avancées politiquement des travailleurs et des jeunes doivent se préparer non seulement aux luttes de masse qui éclateront, mais à la révolution socialiste.
Obama et le bombardement d’Hiroshima
Par Andre Damon, 14 mai 2016
Le président américain se rendra à Hiroshima non pas pour s’excuser des crimes passés mais pour en préparer de nouveaux.
Pourquoi Sanders a gagné en Virginie occicentale
Par Joseph Kishore, 14 mai 2016
L’élite du Parti démocrate est en train de promouvoir de une version raciale et fausse des faits dans le but de camoufler les véritables raisons de l’écrasante victoire remportée par Sanders en Virginie-occidentale.
Un haut gradé israélien compare Israël à l’Allemagne avant l’Holocauste
Par Jean Shaoul, 14 mai 2016
Les propos de Golan allaient à l'encontre du discours officiel qui présente Israël comme la victime d’un monde hostile voulant sa destruction.
New in Turkish
1 Mayıs 2016: Alman militarizmi bir kez daha boy gösteriyor
Uli Rippert, 13 Mayıs 2016
1 Mayıs 2016’da düzenlenen Uluslararası Çevrimiçi 1 Mayıs Toplantısı’nda, Partei für Soziale Gleichheit’ın (Sosyalist Eşitlik Partisi – Almanya) genel sekteri Uli Rippert tarafından yapılan konuşma.
1 Mayıs 2016: Avrupa Birliği'nin krizi ve savaş yönelimi
Peter Schwarz, 13 Mayıs 2016
1 Mayıs 2016’da düzenlenen Uluslararası Çevrimiçi 1 Mayıs Toplantısı’nda, Dördüncü Enternasyonal’in Uluslararası Komitesi’nin sekreteri Peter Schwarz tarafından yapılan konuşma.
1 Mayıs 2016: ABD-Çin çatışması ve Latin Amerika’daki siyasi kriz
Bill Van Auken, 13 Mayıs 2016
WSWS’nin Latin Amerika editörü Bill Van Auken'in Uluslararası Çevrimiçi 1 Mayıs Toplantısı’nda yaptığı konuşma.
1 Mayıs 2016: Asya-Pasifik’teki savaş yönelimine karşı çıkın
James Cogan, 13 Mayıs 2016
1 Mayıs 2016’da düzenlenen Çevrimiçi 1 Mayıs Toplantısı’nda, Sosyalist Eşitlik Partisi’nin (Avustralya) ulusal sekreteri James Cogan tarafından yapılan konuşma.
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Warum Sanders in West Virginia gewonnen hat
Von Joseph Kishore, 13. Mai 2016
Clintons vernichtende Niederlage gegen Sanders, der sich als „demokratischen Sozialisten“ bezeichnet, ist in einem Staat wie West Virginia von großer politischer Bedeutung.
Brasilien: Senat suspendiert Präsidentin Dilma Rousseff
Von Bill Van Auken, 13. Mai 2016
Die neue Regierung von Michel Temer hat die Aufgabe, die Arbeiterklasse frontal anzugreifen.
Hedgefonds steigt bei Volkswagen ein
Von Dietmar Henning, 13. Mai 2016
Der britische Fonds TCI plant ein beispielloses Massaker an Arbeitsplätzen, Löhnen und Arbeitsbedingungen, um saftige Gewinne aus den Beschäftigten herauszupressen.
Russland gründet Nationalgarde zum Schutz der Oligarchie
Von Wladimir Wolkow, 13. Mai 2016
Der Kreml gab vor kurzem die Gründung einer neuen Polizei-Sondereinheit mit erweiterten Befugnissen zur Unterdrückung der Bevölkerung bekannt.
May Day 2016: Die internationale Arbeiterklasse ist eine enorme soziale Kraft
Von Joseph Kishore, 13. Mai 2016
Mit dieser Rede fasst Kishore die Beiträge des International May Day zusammen und zieht die politischen Schlussfolgerungen.
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Perspective
Brazil’s impeachment and the fall of the Workers Party
14 May 2016
The sharp turn to the right in Brazil and the immense dangers confronting the working class were prepared for over a decade by the politics of the Workers Party.
Obituary
David King 1943-2016: Revolutionary socialist, artist and defender of historical truth
By David North, 14 May 2016
David King, who devoted his extraordinary gifts as an artist to salvaging the historical truth of the Russian Revolution of 1917 and its aftermath from beneath the vast edifice of Stalinist crimes and lies, died suddenly in London on May 11.
SEP (US) Election Campaign
Oppose Obama’s assault on immigrants!
By Niles Niemuth—SEP candidate for US vice president, 14 May 2016
The Socialist Equality Party defends the democratic right of immigrants and refugees to live and work wherever they please without fear of detention or deportation.
After sickouts, what is the way forward for Detroit teachers?
By Jerry White—SEP candidate for US president, 13 May 2016
Support the struggle of Detroit teachers! Unite the working class in a fight back!
SEP candidate Niles Niemuth: Top 25 hedge fund managers made $13 billion last year
By Niles Niemuth, 12 May 2016
More on the SEP 2016 election campaign »
Featured Video
Video: Workers speak about families divided by borders
By our reporters, 14 May 2016
The Obama administration has deported over two million people, more than any other in US history.
Arts Review
Hillsborough: A powerful and moving account of Britain’s worst sporting disaster
By Robert Stevens, 14 May 2016
The documentary reconstructs key events and includes harrowing footage of the crush and its aftermath, as well as interviews with family members, survivors and police officers on duty.
San Francisco International Film Festival—Part 2
The Return, about released prisoners, and other social dramas (or comedies)
By Joanne Laurier, 13 May 2016
San Francisco International Film Festival 2016—Part 1
Look at today’s filmmaking … then look at the world
Commentary
Obama and the bombing of Hiroshima
By Andre Damon, 13 May 2016
US-NATO officials unveil Romania-based missile system
By Thomas Gaist, 13 May 2016
A new strategy is needed to fight French labor law
By Alex Lantier, 13 May 2016
How #UpAllNight seeks to block opposition to French labour law
The water crisis in Flint, Michigan
Corporate-backed charities come up with teaspoon of help for Flint
By Sheila Brehm, 13 May 2016
Who’s who in the Flint water crisis: Part two
Video: SEP presidential candidate Jerry White—Obama says Flint crisis is no big deal
Obama in Flint: Let them drink lead
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The 2016 US Elections
Trump signals backing for cuts to Social Security, Medicare
By Patrick Martin, 13 May 2016
What accounts for Trump’s support among West Virginia miners?
Trump’s victory: A dangerous turning point in American politics
Why Sanders won in West Virginia
By Joseph Kishore, 12 May 2016
Clinton campaign lurches to the right
More on the 2016 US elections »
Workers Struggles
Workers Struggles: Asia, Australia and the Pacific
14 May 2016
The World Socialist Web Site invites workers and other readers to contribute to this regular feature.
International May Day 2016
Sri Lankan SEP holds successful May Day meeting in Colombo
By our reporters, 12 May 2016
May Day 2016: Introductory report by David North
By David North, 2 May 2016
May Day 2016 and the future of socialism
By Joseph Kishore, 4 May 2016
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Socialist Equality Party
Meeting May 17 in Sheffield
For an active boycott of the Brexit referendum! For the United Socialist States of Europe!
Meeting in Paris May 15
The socialist struggle against war and the bankruptcy of Tamil nationalism
IYSSE
Build the International Youth and Students for Social Equality!
For a socialist program against Labor, the Liberals and the Greens
By the International Youth and Students for Social Equality (Australia), 11 May 2016
Committee minutes reveal anti-democratic discrimination against IYSSE at University of Melbourne
SEP (Germany) Election Campaign
Berlin elections: Workers and students speak out against war
By our reporters, 28 April 2016
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