24 May 2016
Telecom, airlines, retail, manufacturing workers entering battles
Growing signs of a resurgence of class conflict in the US
By Jerry White, 24 May 2016
The growth of the class struggle in the US poses the need for a unified fight by the working class against the capitalist system and the two big business parties that defend it.
A resurgence of class struggle
“What they are fighting for, we are fighting for”
Striking AT&T West workers declare support for Verizon struggle
By our reporters, 24 May 2016
AT&T West workers in San Diego, California are now entering the fifth day of a strike over working conditions and the corporate offensive against pensions and wages.
Nurses at Boston’s Brigham and Women’s prepare strike vote
By John Marion, 24 May 2016
AT&T West strike in San Diego begins to break CWA isolation of Verizon struggle
Verizon strikers denounce federal mediation, CWA news blackout
US assassination of Taliban leader signals escalation of Afghanistan-Pakistan war
By Thomas Gaist, 24 May 2016
The killing of Mansour occurred in Pakistan’s southwestern province of Baluchistan, which was previously off-limits to US strikes due to opposition from sections of the Pakistani state.
US-backed offensive to seize Iraqi city of Fallujah
By Peter Symonds, 24 May 2016
Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al Abadi is desperately seeking to shore up his fragile government.
Canadian ruling elite applauds Liberal government for securing seat at Syria peace talks
By Roger Jordan, 24 May 2016
Canada’s seat at the table has been secured through its services rendered in the US-led military operations in the Middle East.
Baltimore police officer on trial for the death of Freddie Gray found not guilty
By George Gallanis, 24 May 2016
Freddie Gray died in April of last year from severe spinal injuries after being given a “rough ride” in the back of a Baltimore police vehicle.
Sanders backs ouster of Democratic Party chair
By Patrick Martin, 24 May 2016
The conflict within the Democratic Party is intensifying even as Sanders signals his intention to endorse Hillary Clinton after the final primary contests.
Bernie Sanders campaigns in San Diego, California
By our reporters, 23 May 2016
Democratic Party establishment witch-hunts Sanders’ supporters
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US house approves new austerity program for Puerto Rico
By Rafael Azul, 24 January 2016
The bipartisan measure attacks virtually every right of Puerto Rican workers and youth, while protecting the profits of Wall Street and the interests of bond holders.
Dormitory fire kills 17 children in Thailand
By Tom Peters, 24 May 2016
The fire in a Chiang Rai school dormitory is the latest tragedy caused by the lack of proper building and safety standards.
Spate of deaths in New Zealand’s forestry industry
By Chris Ross and Tom Peters, 24 May 2016
Four workers and one child have died at forestry sites so far this year, exposing claims that the industry’s safety record has improved since 10 workers died in 2013.
Lack of safety technology contributed to 2015 Amtrak crash in Philadelphia
By Alan Whyte, 24 May 2016
The National Transportation Safety Board has ruled that a distracted train operator and lack of safety technology caused the crash that killed eight people.
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Η Πρωτομαγιά του 2016 και το μέλλον του σοσιαλισμού
Τζόσεφ Κισόρ, 24 Μάϊος 2016
Το αυξανόμενο αναγνωστικό κοινό του WSWS και η ανταπόκριση στο συλλαλητήριο της Πρωτομαγιάς προαναγγέλουν μια πολύ ευρύτερη στροφή των εργαζομένων ανά τον κόσμο σε γνήσιες σοσιαλιστικές πολιτικές.
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Die Krise des Kapitalismus und die Verteidigung demokratischer Rechte
Von Andre Damon und Alex Lantier, 24. Mai 2016
Der weltweite Zusammenbruch demokratischer Institutionen resultiert aus der weltweiten Wirtschaftskrise, dem Anwachsen von Militarismus und Krieg und vor allem der Zuspitzung des Klassenkampfs.
Lehren aus der österreichischen Präsidentenwahl
Kommentar von Peter Schwarz, 24. Mai 2016
Der 72-jährige Wirtschaftsprofessor Alexander Van der Bellen hat die österreichische Präsidentenwahl mit 50,3 Prozent gewonnen. Norbert Hofer von der rechtsextremen FPÖ erhielt 49,7 Prozent.
Berlinwahl 2016
PSG gewinnt Unterstützung im Ostteil Berlins
Von unseren Reportern, 24. Mai 2016
Im Mittelpunkt der PSG-Wahlkampagne steht der Kampf gegen Militarismus und Krieg und der Aufbau einer internationalen Antikriegsbewegung.
USA bereiten Militärintervention zur Sicherung der libyschen Ölfelder vor
Von Bill Van Auken, 24. Mai 2016
Wie der oberste Chef im Pentagon erklärte, warten die US-Truppen nur darauf, dass das Marionettenregime in Tripolis offiziell um Hilfe bittet.
Sudan und Eritrea erhalten EU-Geld für Flüchtlingsabwehr
Von Elisabeth Zimmermann, 24. Mai 2016
Deutschland und die EU arbeiten eng mit diktatorischen Regimes in Afrika zusammen, um die Opfer ihrer Kriegseinsätze an der Flucht zu hindern.
Frankreich: Raffinerie-Arbeiter im Streik gegen Arbeitsmarktreform
Von Kumaran Ira, 24. Mai 2016
In Frankreich setzt die regierende Sozialistische Partei (PS) bewaffnete Bereitschaftspolizei gegen streikende Arbeiter ein, um eine Benzinknappheit zu verhindern.
George Galloway unterstützt „linke Austrittsbefürworter“ und drängt auf ein Bündnis mit UKIP
Von Chris Marsden, 24. Mai 2016
Die Kampagne „Left Leave“ (Linker Austritt aus der EU) ist der Transmissionsriemen, mit dem extrem rechte und nationalistische Überzeugungen in die Arbeiterklasse getragen werden sollen.
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US military returns to Vietnam
24 May 2016
Obama’s lifting of the four-decade-old arms embargo is aimed at preparing new and even more bloody wars in Asia.
Commentary
Lessons of the Austrian presidential election
By Peter Schwarz, 24 May 2016
The Austrian presidential election narrowly avoided an outcome in which, for the first time since 1945, an extreme right-wing politician would have entered the highest office in a Western European state.
Julian Assange challenges anti-democratic “no platform” campaign
By Laura Tiernan, 24 May 2016
The Sheffield meeting was a victory over efforts to silence Assange and close down debate on fundamental issues surrounding the escalation of militarism and war.
The Venezuelan pseudo-left and the debacle of Chavismo
By Neil Hardt, 24 May 2016
With Venezuela’s economy in free fall, the pseudo left is defending the PSUV government as it faces mounting working class opposition.
The capitalist crisis and the defense of democratic rights
By Andre Damon and Alex Lantier, 23 May 2016
Oil workers mobilise against French labour law
Syriza government pushes through new austerity package in Greece
George Galloway backs “Left Leave” and urges alliance with UK Independence Party
SEP (Australia) Election Campaign
Australian government’s “internship” program: An attack on young people
By Oscar Grenfell—SEP candidate for Grayndler, 24 May 2016
Young people are a central target of the austerity agenda that will be deepened by whichever party forms government after the July 2 elections.
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Vote against war and budget cuts! For internationalism and socialism!
By the Socialist Equality Party (Australia), 23 May 2016
The SEP’s campaign is directed to the ever growing number of workers and young people who want a genuine alternative.
The SEP candidates in the 2016 Australian election
SEP 2016 US Election Campaign
SEP presidential candidate visits locked-out Honeywell workers in Indiana
By our reporter, 23 May 2016
Obama to American youth: Stop complaining, things have never been better!
By Niles Niemuth, 17 May 2016
Race and class in American history: A reply to a false explanation of the Trump phenomenon
By Niles Niemuth—SEP candidate for US vice president, 21 May 2016
Break the CWA’s isolation of the Verizon strike!
By Jerry White—SEP candidate for US president, 20 May 2016
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Leaked video shows police assault on student
Detroit's Cass Technical High School students oppose police brutality, support teachers struggle
By Zac Corrigan, 23 May 2016
A video of an assault by a Detroit Public Schools police officer was widely discussed among students who opposed the attack and connected it to the broader issues of police repression.
After sickouts, what is the way forward for Detroit teachers?
US prepares troop deployment to Libya amid fight for oil fields
Arts Review
Captain America: Civil War—A waste of resources, technology and human skill
By David Walsh, 23 May 2016
San Francisco International Film Festival—Part 4
Maggie’s Plan, Frank & Lola, along with Dreyer’s Vampyr (1932)
David King 1943-2016: Revolutionary socialist, artist and defender of historical truth
By David North, 14 May 2016
A further comment on the death of David King, socialist and artist
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Workers Struggles: The Americas
24 May 2016
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The Water Crisis in Flint, Michigan
Outrage erupts at Flint meeting of pipeline board
By James Brewer, 20 May 2016
New evidence reveals state of Michigan helped to push Flint into pipeline deal
Video: Flint, Michigan resident speaks on lack of services for poisoned residents
Obama in Flint: Let them drink lead
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International May Day 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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Build the International Youth and Students for Social Equality!
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By the International Youth and Students for Social Equality (Australia), 11 May 2016
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