22 November 2016
Trump video outlines trade war and anti-immigrant measures
By Barry Grey, 22 November 2016
The video underscored the ferocious nationalism and militarism, combined with anti-immigrant racism and pro-corporate deregulation, that will define Trump’s administration.
Sanders supporter Tulsi Gabbard holds meeting with Donald Trump
By Barry Grey, 22 November 2016
Trump lines up militarists for cabinet posts
Trump’s election overshadows Asia-Pacific summit
More on the 2016 US elections »
Fighting intensifies in Mosul and northern Iraq
By James Cogan, 22 November 2016
Hundreds of American personnel are on the ground and involved in the combat, while British and Australian troops are also reported to be fighting alongside Iraqi units.
Police use water cannons on Dakota Access Pipeline protesters
By Kevin Martinez, 22 November 2016
Violence broke out on Sunday night when protesters tried to remove a blockade but were stopped by police using water cannon, tear gas and concussion grenades.
Popular support grows for anti-oil pipeline protesters in North Dakota
France’s Jean-Pierre Chevènement hails US President-elect Trump
By Kumaran Ira, 22 November 2016
The former leader of the Republican and Citizen Movement is trying to assemble a political coalition, including the neo-fascist National Front, to pursue nationalist policies.
UK: Labour’s Corbyn competes with Prime Minister May for alliance with big business
By Chris Marsden, 22 November 2016
Corbyn is presenting Labour as the best means to secure the interests of big business in a post-Brexit Britain, as against a divided Tory government.
British parliament passes “Snoopers’ Charter,” expanding spying powers
By Trevor Johnson, 22 November 2016
The new laws are an unprecedented attack on democratic rights, giving the state the power to gather information on millions, and to process, profile and store the results.
German Left Party backs European army
By Verena Nees, 22 November 2016
The Left Party has responded to Donald Trump’s election victory by shifting further to the right on domestic and foreign policy.
German city builds four-metre-high wall in front of refugee shelter
By Anna Rombach, 22 November 2016
Criticism of the wall has been directed not only against the Munich politicians responsible, but also the reactionary policies of the grand coalition government in Berlin.
New Zealand: “Week of Peace” promotes the Greens and Labour
By Tom Peters, 22 November 2016
The protests organised by Auckland Peace Action and the Peace Foundation sought to channel workers and youth who oppose war behind pro-imperialist parties.
French crackdown on “youth delinquency” in New Caledonia
By John Braddock, 22 November 2016
Armed clashes between Kanak youth and police in the small French Pacific territory point to explosive social tensions.
Australia: Desperate refugee sets fire to himself in a bank
By Peter Byrne, 22 November 2016
Nur Islam, a young Rohingya man who fled Burma, was on a temporary bridging visa, which blocked basic social and political rights, including to work.
Insurance fund for US pensions could be insolvent by 2025, agency director warns
By Gabriel Black, 22 November 2016
The Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation’s annual report points to the growing danger of a general collapse in the US pension system.
Massachusetts: Public transportation infrastructure in advanced state of decay
By John Marion, 22 November 2016
While raising fares and privatizing jobs since the 2015 snowstorm crisis, the Baker administration has not provided adequate resources to assure basic safety for subway riders.
New in Spanish
Enormes manifestaciones de estudiantes contra Trump: El camino a seguir
Por Partido Socialista por la Igualdad y Jóvenes y Estudiantes Internacionales por la Igualdad Social, 22 noviembre 2016
La oposición expresada por los estudiantes y la gente joven en las protestas a lo largo de Estados Unidos contrastan con la deplorable postración del Partido Demócrata ante Trump.
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Trumps autoritäre Regierung: Nationalismus und Krieg
Von Joseph Kishore, 22. November 2016
Die Demokraten versuchen, die Machtübergabe an Trump in normalen Bahnen verlaufen zu lassen. Doch der designierte Präsident zeigt durch die ersten Personalentscheidungen, dass seine Regierung ohne Beispiel in der Geschichte der Vereinigten Staaten ist.
Merkels vierte Kanzlerkandidatur
Von Ulrich Rippert, 22. November 2016
Merkels erneute Kanzlerkandidatur ist ein Aufruf an alle Parteien, die Reihen gegen die wachsende soziale Opposition zu schließen.
Trump besetzt Kabinett mit Militaristen
Von Tom Eley, 22. November 2016
In den USA wird das rechteste Kabinett der amerikanischen Geschichte aufgebaut. Die Demokraten leisten keinen Widerstand.
Trumps Wahlsieg überschattet Asien-Pazifik-Gipfel
Von Mike Head, 22. November 2016
Das Treffen war angesichts der protektionistischen und nationalistischen Politik der kommenden Trump-Regierung von Angst und Unsicherheit geprägt.
Professor Sandkühlers Antwort auf die IYSSE: ein intellektuelles Armutszeugnis
Von der Hochschulgruppe der IYSSE an der Humboldt-Universität, 22. November 2016
Prof. Sandkühler bezeichnet es als „unverschämt“, die rechten Positionen seines Kollegen Jörg Baberowski zu kritisieren, und verweigert sich jeder inhaltlichen Diskussion.
Bundesverfassungsgericht stellt Freibrief für Geheimdienst aus
Von Justus Leicht, 22. November 2016
Der zweite Senat des BVG hat entschieden, dass die Bundesregierung die sogenannten NSA-Selektorenlisten nicht an den Untersuchungsausschuss des Bundestags übergeben muss.
„Exil als geistige Lebensform“
Ein Buch über Brecht und Feuchtwanger
Von Sybille Fuchs, 22. November 2016
Der Journalist und Sachbuchautor Andreas Rumler untersucht das lebenslange Arbeitsbündnis Lion Feuchtwangers mit Bertolt Brecht unter dem Gesichtspunkt des Exils.
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Perspective
Popular vote margin against Trump hits 1.7 million
22 November 2016
Trump lost the popular vote more decisively than any previous winner of the Electoral College vote.
Commentary
Trump’s authoritarian government of nationalism and war
By Joseph Kishore, 21 November 2016
A chilling attack on free speech
Trump attempts to bully cast of Hamilton over criticism of anti-democratic policies
Trump’s election as seen from Europe
Mass student protests against Trump election: The way forward
More on the 2016 US elections »
Obama rejects pardon for Snowden
By Jerry White, 21 November 2016
Guardian columnist Will Hutton rants against the Brexit “mob”
By Paul Mitchell, 21 November 2016
The lessons of the Canadian autoworkers’ contract struggle
By Roger Jordan and Carl Bronski, 19 November 2016
Science
Record-low sea ice as Arctic temperatures soar
By Daniel de Vries, 22 November 2016
Never since satellite monitoring began in the late 1970s has such little ice covered the polar seas this time of year.
Socialist Equality Party
Report by Julie Hyland to the Third National Congress of the Socialist Equality Party (UK)
By Julie Hyland, 21 November 2016
Report to the Third National Congress of the Socialist Equality Party (UK)
Socialist Equality Party (UK) 2016 Congress resolutions
Jeremy Corbyn and the Labour Party: The strategic lessons
Socialist Equality Party (UK) 2016 Congress resolutions
For a new socialist movement against militarism, austerity and war
SEP and IYSSE public meetings
The election of Donald Trump: The political issues facing workers and youth
18 November 2016
SEP public meeting in Colombo: The international implications of Trump’s election
Public meetings in New Zealand and Australia
The political causes and international implications of Trump’s election: A Marxist assessment
International Youth and Students for Social Equality
Berlin IYSSE meeting on Trump election provokes intense discussion
By our correspondents, 21 November 2016
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
”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
Workers Struggles
Workers Struggles: The Americas
22 November 2016
The World Socialist Web Site invites workers and other readers to contribute to this regular feature.
Barnard College contingent faculty vote on strike authorization
By Sandy English, 19 November 2016
Significant opposition as Philadelphia transit workers ratify contract
By Alan Whyte, 21 November 2016
Philadelphia transit workers must reject sellout deal
This week in history: November 21-27
25 years ago: Haitian refugees die on the high seas
Late on November 22, 1991, a boat carrying 160 refugees sank in the straits between Haiti and Cuba, with all those aboard lost.
50 year ago: Chinese Red Guards attack workers
On November 23, 1966, the newspaper of the Chinese Red Guards reported a violent clash between student members of the Red Guards and factory workers in Beijing.
75 years ago: Red Army defeats Wehrmacht at Rostov
On November 21, 1941, as part of the attack upon the Soviet Union’s Caucasus region during Operation Barbarossa, German forces entered the Soviet city of Rostov and seized a bridgehead across the River Don.
100 years ago: Austrian Emperor Franz Josef dies
On November 21, 1916, Emperor Franz Josef I, the Habsburg ruler of Austria-Hungary, died in Vienna at the age of 88.
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.
November 5 Antiwar Conference
SEP candidate Jerry White addresses Socialism vs Capitalism and War conference
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