13 September 2016
Germany, France propose EU military alliance before post-Brexit summit
By Alex Lantier, 13 September 2016
In response to Brexit, Berlin and Paris aim to transform the EU into a military alliance capable of waging major wars abroad and large-scale repression at home.
Turbulence returns to financial markets
By Nick Beams, 13 September 2016
There are warnings that the rise in bond prices could turn into a rout with significant losses for investors.
German government plans massive expansion of spy services
By Sven Heymann, 13 September 2016
The strengthening of the German intelligence agencies is part of a comprehensive buildup of the state apparatus at home and abroad.
Minnesota nurses strike at critical juncture
By our reporting team, 13 September 2016
As 4,800 Allina Health nurses enter the second week of their strike, the outcome of the critical struggle depends entirely on the initiative of rank-and-file workers themselves.
Pittsburgh nurses express support for striking Allina nurses in Minnesota
By Evan Winters, 13 September 2016
Akron, Ohio sees dozens of heroin overdoses over the weekend
By Zaida Green, 13 September 2016
The drug overdose crisis in the Midwestern city, once the rubber capital of the world, is only a slice of the social devastation sweeping across the United States.
SEP West Virginia candidate Naomi Spencer speaks on heroin epidemic
Obama administration buys time to defuse Native American protests
By our reporter, 13 September 2016
Three federal agencies abruptly reversed themselves Friday and ordered a temporary halt on pipeline construction near a Sioux reservation in North Dakota.
Private security forces attack Native American protesters with dogs, pepper spray
Notes on Police Violence
Murrieta, California police caught on video savagely beating unarmed man
By Kevin Martinez, 13 September 2016
Three officers pinned Alejandro Rojo to the ground and yelled “stop resisting” before proceeding to punch and kick him repeatedly.
Calls for Canada to develop cyberwar capabilities
By Dylan Lubao, 13 September 2016
Plans to upgrade the country’s offensive cyberwarfare capabilities are part of broader moves to expand the firepower and global footprint of Canada’s military.
UK: North Manchester National Health Service Trust struggling to cope
By Dennis Moore, 13 September 2016
A recent health care quality report raised serious concerns over the lack of adequate staffing in a number of different departments.
UK government pledge to expand grammar schools signals escalation of selective education
By Robert Stevens, 13 September 2016
The attack on comprehensive education has been proceeding apace, with the majority of secondary schools now academies and free schools.
New Zealand: Anti-TPP protests promote economic protectionism
By our reporters, 13 September 2016
The agitation for protectionist trade policies is a reactionary turn to the economic nationalism that erupted in the 1930s and led to war.
Australia: Juvenile prison abuse exposed in Queensland
By Erin Cooke, 13 September 2016
Media reports have revealed a state Labor government coverup of the violent mistreatment of teenage detainees.
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Fünfzehn Jahre nach den Anschlägen vom 11. September
Erklärung der WSWS-Redaktion, 13. September 2016
Die Anschläge vom 11. September 2001 lieferten den Vorwand für eine enorme Eskalation militärischer Aktivitäten auf der ganzen Welt. 15 Jahre später ist die Gefahr eines Weltkriegs greifbar.
Kämpfe in Syrien gehen trotz amerikanisch-russischem Abkommen weiter
Von Jordan Shilton, 13. September 2016
Washington hat dem Abkommen zugestimmt, um seinen Stellvertretertruppen in Aleppo nach den beträchtlichen Siegen der Regierungstruppen in den letzten Wochen Zeit zum Erholen zu verschaffen.
Die Zeit verteidigt Al-Kaida
Von Peter Schwarz, 13. September 2016
Die Zeit zeigt sich entsetzt darüber, dass die russisch-amerikanische Syrien-Vereinbarung die „moderaten Rebellen“ anweist, sich vom syrischen Ableger von Al-Kaida zu distanzieren.
Nordkorea führt fünften Atomwaffentest durch
Von Ben McGrath und Peter Symonds, 13. September 2016
Der Atomtest verschärft die geopolitischen Spannungen in Asien. Die Bemühungen der USA, ihre Vorherrschaft zu zementieren, erhöhen die Kriegsgefahr.
Der Ausnahmezustand in Frankreich und die Zuspitzung des Klassenkampfs in Europa
Wahlveranstaltung der PSG in Berlin-Wedding
Von Elisabeth Zimmermann, 13. September 2016
Am Sonntag sprach der Vertreter des Internationalen Komitees der Vierten Internationale in Frankreich, Alex Lantier in Berlin.
Südeuropa-Gipfel: Tsipras propagiert Nationalismus und Sparpolitik
Von Alex Lantier, 13. September 2016
Trotz Protesten gegen die Sparpolitik in Griechenland unterstützt Syriza die EU und versucht, die soziale Wut in nationalistische Kanäle zu lenken.
Kroatien: Parlamentswahl löst politische Krise nicht
Von Markus Salzmann, 13. September 2016
Die Bildung einer Regierungskoalition gilt in Kroatien auch nach der Neuwahl des Parlaments als äußerst schwierig.
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- Fünfzehn Jahre nach den Anschlägen vom 11. September (13.09.2016)
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Perspective
Hunger and the social catastrophe facing America’s youth
13 September 2016
As two new reports document the shocking consequences of food insecurity, the social disaster in America is being ignored in the elections and the contest between Clinton and Trump.
Featured commentary
Fifteen years since the 9/11 attacks
By the WSWS editorial board, 12 September 2016
Below are several articles from the archive of the World Socialist Web Site on the response of the Socialist Equality Party to the attacks of 9/11 and the reaction of the George W. Bush administration.
The political roots of 9/11
By David North and David Walsh, 12 September 2001
Was the US government alerted to September 11 attack?
Part 1: Warnings in advance
Part 2: Watching the hijackers
Part 3: The United States and Mideast terrorism
Part 4: The refusal to investigate
Commentary
German daily Die Zeit defends Al Qaeda
By Peter Schwarz, 13 September 2016
Die Zeit is angry that the Russian-American accord on Syria instructs the “moderate rebels” to distance themselves from Al Qaeda.
Fighting rages on in Syria in wake of US-Russia brokered agreement
After the impeachment: Brazil’s pseudo lefts shift further rightward
By Miguel Andrade, 13 September 2016
Uniting around the slogan “fora Temer” (down with Temer), the pseudo left groups are attempting to prevent the drawing up of a balance sheet of Workers Party rule.
Drone Valley: The University of California and the business of high-tech slaughter
By Toby Reese, 12 September 2016
US and allies threaten North Korea with sanctions and military attack
By Peter Symonds, 12 September 2016
Vote “No” on Detroit Federation of Teachers’ contract!
By Nancy Hanover, 12 September 2016
Armed protesters threaten former Stanford student Brock Turner with violence
Book Review
Matthew Desmond’s Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City
By Debra Watson, 13 September 2016
During the Great Depression of the 1930’s evictions in major American cities like Milwaukee were a fraction of what they are today. Meanwhile, in the US, post-2008 rental housing market rates continue to rise as working class incomes stagnate and even fall.
SEP 2016 US Election Campaign
SEP presidential candidate discusses elections with striking Minnesota nurses
By our reporting team, 12 September 2016
SEP presidential candidate Jerry White kicks off fall campaign with meeting in Chicago
By our reporters, 10 September 2016
Socialism and the 2016 elections
Socialist Equality Party campaign launches fall election meetings
SEP US presidential candidates denounce war drive at Humboldt University meeting in Berlin
More on the SEP 2016 US election campaign »
The 2016 US elections
Media misinformation and the US election’s war agenda
By Bill Van Auken, 10 September 2016
Clinton steps up appeals to Republicans, military
By Patrick Martin, 10 September 2016
Clinton denounces Russian “interference” in US elections, calls for escalation in Syria
Trump outlines ten-point plan for mass deportations and martial law
Nothing revolutionary about Sanders’ “Our Revolution”
More on the 2016 US elections »
SEP (Germany) Election Campaign
“The danger of a third world war was never as great as it is today”
PSG candidate in Berlin election speaks on German television
By our correspondents, 12 September 2016
Christoph Vandreier made clear that the PSG is the only party in the Berlin Senate election campaign drawing attention to the war danger and mobilising the working class against it.
Appeal by Berlin Senate candidate Andy Niklaus: Workers need their own party!
By Andy Niklaus, 9 September 2016
Workers Struggles
Workers Struggles: The Americas
13 September 2016
The World Socialist Web Site invites workers and other readers to contribute to this regular feature
Opposition grows to skilled trades reorganization at Fiat Chrysler
By Shannon Jones, 12 September 2016
Arts Review
Miss Sharon Jones! Barbara Kopple’s documentary
By Kevin Martinez, 12 September 2016
Jason Bourne again
International Committee of the Fourth International
“You are a man of unimpeachable revolutionary integrity”
On the 75th birthday of Sri Lankan Trotskyist leader Wije Dias
By David North, 9 September 2016
In his greetings, David North reviewed the significance of the more than 50-year struggle for revolutionary internationalism waged by Wije Dias, the leader of the SEP in Sri Lanka.
Socialist Equality Party (US)
Socialist Equality Party (US) 2016 Congress Resolutions
Perspectives and Tasks of the Socialist Equality Party
24 August 2016
International Youth and Students for Social Equality
Join the IYSSE! Join the fight against war, inequality and the danger of dictatorship! Join the fight for socialism!
Statement of the International Youth and Students for Social Equality
27 August 2016
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