19 November 2016
Trump begins selecting ultra-right cabinet
By Patrick Martin, 19 November 2016
His appointments are a Southern racist to run the Justice Department, an anti-Muslim bigot for national security adviser, and a congressman tied to the Koch brothers as CIA director.
Trump transition team discussing registry of Muslims
By our reporter, 19 November 2016
After the election of Trump: The realignment of US politics
More on the 2016 US elections »
Indian elite welcome Trump’s election
By Deepal Jayasekera and Keith Jones, 19 November 2016
India’s elite calculates Trump’s hardline positions vis-a-vis China and Pakistan will provide New Delhi with a strategic boost over its principal Asian rivals.
Sri Lankan political establishment appeals to incoming Trump administration
By Vilani Peiris, 19 November 2016
The Sirisena-Wickremesinghe government, which depends heavily on Washington’s political support, has appealed for collaboration with the incoming US president.
Right wing in Italy hails Trump’s election
Japanese prime minister meets President-elect Trump
Fed set to lift key interest rate
By Nick Beams, 19 November 2016
The rise in interest rates and US bond yields could have major international implications, particularly for emerging markets.
After Trump victory: Mexican peso plummets amid ruling class unease
Surgeon general’s report: One in seven Americans face substance addiction
By Kate Randall, 19 November 2016
One in seven people in the US will become addicted to drugs or alcohol in their lifetimes, but only 10 percent of them will ever receive any treatment.
Volkswagen plans 30,000 job cuts
By Dietmar Henning, 19 November 2016
VW and its works council agreed to the destruction of more than one in seven of the company’s current 200,000 staff worldwide as part of the so-called Pact for the Future.
Over 300 refugees drown in Mediterranean
By Martin Kreickenbaum, 19 November 2016
Turning refugees away from Europe’s coasts and leaving them to drown in the Mediterranean is a crime that exposes the EU’s true brutality.
Trial of fascist accused of murdering UK Labour MP Jo Cox begins
By Richard Tyler, 19 November 2016
Cox was shot and stabbed multiple times in broad daylight on the way to her MPs surgery.
Uber UK verdict highlights super-exploitation through “self-employment”
By Thomas Scripps, 19 November 2016
Since its founding seven years ago, Uber has extended its reach to 66 countries and 507 cities worldwide, with over 1 million drivers.
Australian prime minister pushes Trump-style tax cuts
By Mike Head, 19 November 2016
Turnbull demanded “hard” economic and budgetary decisions that would “create winners and losers.”
New in Russian
Обама защищает Трампа на пресс-конференции в Белом доме
Патрик Мартин, 19 ноября 2016 г.
Президент-демократ подчеркнул свое стремление обеспечить «плавный переход» к правительству ультраправых республиканцев, против которого выступает большинство американского народа.
New in Italian
La destra in Italia entusiasta dell'elezione di Trump
Di Marianne Arens, 19 novembre 2016
Beppe Grillo, fondatore del Movimento 5 Stelle, si aggiunge alla lunga lista di politici di destra e estrema destra che osannano l’elezione di Donald Trump.
New in Turkish
Trump karşıtı protestolar yayılırken Demokratlar muhalefeti zapt etmeye çabalıyorlar
Barry Grey, 19 Kasım 2016
Protestolar, ABD’de önemli bir siyasi hareketin gelişmesine işaret etmektedir. Tüm bir genç kuşak, Amerikan tarihindeki en sağcı hükümetin iktidara gelmesiyle radikalleşiyor.
New in Spanish
Deportador-en-jefe: El legado de Obama
Por Genevieve Leigh y Toby Reese, 19 noviembre 2016
Estados Unidos, México han capturado casi un millón de personas, de Guatemala, El Salvador, y Honduras, buscando refugio en Estados Unidos.
New in French
Après l’élection de Trump : réalignement de la politique américaine
Par Patrick Martin, 19 novembre 2016
La direction du Parti démocrate se précipite pour s’aligner sur Trump, à partir d’un programme de nationalisme économique et de guerre commerciale.
Les combats en Syrie s’intensifient alors qu’une escalade militaire se dessine de plus en plus sous Trump
Par Bill Van Auken, 19 novembre 2016
L’offensive a été accompagnée d’une campagne de plus en plus hystérique dans les médias contre tout relâchement des tensions avec Moscou sous une administration Trump.
Pour sa dernière tournée en Europe, Obama s’efforce de rassurer les inquiétudes liées à Trump
Par Peter Schwarz, 19 novembre 2016
La promotion qu’Obama fait de son successeur est telle que le quotidien allemand Süddeutsche Zeitung le qualifie de « porte-parole » de Donald Trump.
New in German
Nach der Wahl von Trump: Die Neuausrichtung der US-Politik
Von Patrick Martin, 19. November 2016
Die Führung der Demokratischen Partei orientiert sich in rasantem Tempo auf eine Zusammenarbeit mit Trump und unterstützt sein Programm von Wirtschaftsnationalismus und Handelskrieg.
Japans Premierminister trifft sich mit künftigem US-Präsidenten Trump
Von Nick Beams, 19. November 2016
Japans herrschende Kreise halten Donald Trumps Wahl zum US-Präsidenten für ein politisches Erdbeben, das die Grundfesten der Nachkriegsordnung erschüttert hat.
Trumps Wunschkandidat für Homeland Security fordert Unterdrückung der Proteste
Von Tom Carter, 19. November 2016
Der Polizeidirektor, der künftig die Innere Sicherheit leiten soll, fordert die Verhängung des Kriegsrechts gegen die Anti-Trump-Proteste.
San Diego: David North spricht vor voll besetztem Saal über Trumps Wahlsieg
Von unseren Reportern, 19. November 2016
Mehr als 150 Besucher kamen zur Veranstaltung der Socialist Equality Party (US) an der San Diego State University, um David Norths Vortrag zu den Ursachen und Auswirkungen von Trumps Wahlsieg zu hören.
Volkswagen baut 30.000 Arbeitsplätze ab
Von Dietmar Henning, 19. November 2016
Die Volkswagen AG baut in den kommenden neun Jahren 30.000 Arbeitsplätze bei der Kernmarke VW ab, davon 23.000 Stellen in Deutschland. Das teilten Betriebsrat und Konzernleitung am Freitagmorgen auf einer gemeinsamen Pressekonferenz in Wolfsburg mit.
340 Flüchtlinge im Mittelmeer ertrunken
Von Martin Kreickenbaum, 19. November 2016
Die Zahl der in diesem Jahr bei der Überfahrt über das Mittelmeer ums Leben gekommenen Flüchtlinge ist damit auf mindestens 4.621 angestiegen, so viele wie noch nie.
Linkspartei unterstützt europäische Armee
Von Verena Nees, 19. November 2016
Die Linkspartei reagiert auf den Wahlerfolg von Donald Trump, indem sie außen- und innenpolitisch weiter nach rechts rückt.
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- Les manifestations anti-Trump se répandent, les démocrates tentent de contenir l’opposition (18.11.2016)
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Perspective
Trump’s election as seen from Europe
19 November 2016
Well before the content of Trump’s foreign policy has come into focus, it is clear that his election marks a historic shift in world affairs, raising the specter of global conflict.
Statement
Mass student protests against Trump election: The way forward
The Socialist Equality Party and the International Youth and Students for Social Equality, 16 November 2016
The opposition expressed by students and young people in demonstrations across the US stands in sharp contrast to the abject capitulation of the Democratic Party to Donald Trump.
Commentary
The lessons of the Canadian autoworkers’ contract struggle
By Roger Jordan and Carl Bronski, 19 November 2016
Unifor’s imposition of another round of concessions contracts underscores the urgency of autoworkers repudiating its nationalist, pro-company perspective and building new organizations of struggle.
Obama seeks to placate concerns over Trump in final tour of Europe
By Peter Schwarz, 18 November 2016
Obama visits Berlin after Trump’s victory
Greek protests greet Obama’s last overseas tour as US president
As anti-Trump protests spread, Democrats scramble to contain opposition
By Barry Grey, 17 November 2016
Sanders, trade union officials promote economic nationalism at Washington, DC rally
Trump transition points to escalation of US militarism
More on the 2016 US elections »
Syrian fighting intensifies amid growing signs of military escalation under Trump
By Bill Van Auken, 17 November 2016
Socialist Equality Party
SEP public meeting in Colombo: The international implications of Trump’s election
19 November 2016
The meeting will explain the political factors behind Trump’s election and outline the program of socialist internationalism that the working class must adopt.
SEP and IYSSE public meetings
The election of Donald Trump: The political issues facing workers and youth
18 November 2016
The Socialist Equality Party and the International Youth and Students for Social Equality are holding meetings throughout the country on the origins and implications of the US elections.
Report to the Third National Congress of the Socialist Equality Party (UK)
By Chris Marsden, 18 November 2016
We are publishing here the opening report to the Socialist Equality Party (UK) Third National Congress, given October 28, 2012, by SEP National Chairman Chris Marsden.
Public meetings in New Zealand and Australia
The political causes and international implications of Trump’s election: A Marxist assessment
SEP public meeting in Jaffna: Imperialist war, Tamil nationalism and the fight for socialism
Workers Struggles
Barnard College contingent faculty vote on strike authorization
By Sandy English, 19 November 2016
Part-time and temporary faculty at Columbia University’s Barnard College in New York City began voting on a strike authorization this week.
Workers Struggles: Asia, Australia and the Pacific
19 November 2016
The World Socialist Web Site invites workers and other readers to contribute to this regular feature.
Philadelphia transit workers must reject sellout deal
By Alan Whyte, 17 November 2016
International Youth and Students for Social Equality
”We have people in office that support war. We no longer need them”
Detroit high school students speak on Trump and the danger of war
By Zac Corrigan, 18 November 2016
David North addresses packed meeting in San Diego on the election of Donald Trump
By our reporters, 18 November 2016
Between 150 and 200 students, workers and youth attended the lecture at San Diego State University, which analyzed origins and implications of Trump’s victory in the US elections.
Well-attended IYSSE meeting at Humboldt University on Trump’s election
By our reporter, 18 November 2016
Oppose right-wing ideology at Humboldt University: An open letter to Professor Thomas Sandkühler
International Committee of the Fourth International
The International Committee of the Fourth International founds its French section
By our reporter, 15 November 2016
Build the Socialist Equality Party (France)!
15 November 2016
Mehring Books
NEW! Available for your eReader from Mehring Books
Globalization and the International Working Class: A Marxist Assessment
17 November 2016
Mehring Books is offering this analysis of the transformation of world economy, first published in 1998 and now out of print, for both ePub and Kindle eReaders.
David North’s A Quarter Century of War now available in ePub and Kindle formats
3 November 2016
Both ePub and Kindle versions of David North’s recent book A Quarter Century of War: The U.S. Drive for Global Hegemony 1990–2016 are now available from Mehring Books.
This week in history: November 14-20
25 years ago: Criminal convictions reversed for Iran-contra conspirator Poindexter
Five felony convictions against former national security adviser Admiral John M. Poindexter were thrown out by a federal appeals court on November 16, 1991.
50 year ago: Soviet writers protest sentencing of two authors
On November 19, 1966, a petition signed by 63 Soviet writers protesting the sentencing of two authors to hard labor was made public in Western Europe and the United States.
75 years ago: War of starvation against Leningrad
On November 15, 1941, beleaguered Soviet Red Army units southeast of Leningrad finally crumbled under the heavy firepower of the German Army.
100 years ago: Battle of the Somme ends with over 1 million casualties
On November 19, 1916, British and French authorities ended their months-long offensive aimed at routing German troops in the strategically critical region of northern France along the Somme River.
November 5 Antiwar Conference
Socialism vs Capitalism and War conference
SEP candidate for West Virginia House of Delegates Naomi Spencer speaks on the social crisis in Appalachia
12 November 2016
Socialism vs Capitalism and War conference
SEP’s vice presidential candidate Niles Niemuth reviews lessons of the Sanders campaign
11 November 2016
Socialism vs Capitalism and War conference
The global crisis and the danger of world war
By Andre Damon, 9 November 2016
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