12 September 2017
UN Security Council imposes severe sanctions on North Korea
By Peter Symonds, 12 September 2017
Far from easing tensions in North East Asia, the UN resolution sets the stage for further US provocations and heightens the danger of military conflict.
As US threatens North Korea, NATO chief warns of “more dangerous world”
Thirteen million without power, seven dead after Hurricane Irma wreaks havoc in Florida
By Niles Niemuth, 12 September 2017
Some areas of the state are expected to be without power for weeks, as significant sections of the state’s power infrastructure will have to be rebuilt.
Why was American capitalism unable to prepare for Hurricane Irma?
Caribbean islands devastated by storm surge, winds, rain
Why aren’t trains evacuating people from the path of Hurricane Irma?
Petrochemical giants dumped deadly carcinogens during Hurricane Harvey
By Gary Joad, 12 September 2017
As Hurricane Harvey bore down on Texas, scores of plants owned by ExxonMobil, Shell, Chevron and other corporations released deadly toxins into the atmosphere.
Hurricanes Irma and Harvey: Natural disaster and political breakdown
More on Hurricanes Harvey and Irma »
New York Times stokes anti-Russia campaign to promote Facebook, Twitter censorship
By Bill Van Auken, 12 September 2017
Invoking an alleged Russian menace to American democracy, the New York Times is spearheading a campaign for a crackdown on political expression on social media.
Worker exposes deadly conditions at Detroit area US Steel mill
By Shannon Jones, 12 September 2017
A steelworker describes on Facebook the callous response of both management and the United Steelworkers to the exposure of a group of crane operators to a deadly gas.
Worker killed at Kansas oil refinery as OSHA conceals data on workplace deaths
Hundreds of thousands march in Catalonia as Madrid aims to block independence referendum
By Paul Mitchell, 12 September 2017
The march came amid an explosive political crisis in Spain, as Madrid mobilizes police and the courts to try to block the independence referendum.
Macron goes to Greece: “Radical left” Tsipras welcomes ex-banker turned French president
By Alex Lantier, 12 September 2017
Macron traveled to Greece to hail the austerity measures imposed by the Syriza (“Coalition of the Radical Left”) government, which show the future for the workers of France.
UK: Tony Blair calls for anti-immigration policies to stop Brexit
By Robert Stevens, 12 September 2017
The former Labour prime minister called for EU nationals without work in the UK to be barred from renting homes, opening bank accounts and receiving health care.
Plans for major military build-up after Germany’s federal election
By Peter Schwarz, 12 September 2017
The military build-up has not featured in the election campaign because all parties agree that it must be massively expanded after the election.
India, China attempt to reset relations after border crisis
By Wasantha Rupasinghe, 12 September 2017
India and China sought to use last week’s BRICS heads of government summit to “reset” their relations after almost coming to blows during a 73-day border standoff.
More Australian troops to be sent to the Philippines
By Mike Head, 12 September 2017
Australia’s involvement in the bogus “war against terrorism” in the Philippines is part of its commitment to Washington’s aggressive military build-up and actions in Asia.
Sri Lankan president desperately tries to rally support
By W.A. Sunil, 12 September 2017
Factional conflicts deepen within the ruling class amid an explosion of popular opposition to government attacks on living conditions and democratic rights.
Australia: Turnbull government expands “cashless welfare card”
By Richard Phillips, 12 September 2017
The punitive social welfare system is part of an escalating bi-partisan assault on the most vulnerable sections of society.
New in Turkish
Washington Avrupa’da nükleer savaşa hazırlanıyor
Johannes Stern, 12 Eylül 2017
Dünyanın en büyük iki nükleer gücü arasında giderek daha tehlikeli hale gelen sürtüşme, uluslararası ölçekte, özellikle de Kore Yarımadası’nda artan savaş tehlikesi bağlamında yaşanıyor.
Myanmar ordusu Rohingya Müslümanlarına yönelik etnik temizliği hızlandırıyor
John Roberts, 12 Eylül 2017
Geçtiğimiz hafta, Dışişleri Bakanı Aung San Suu Kyi’nin önderlik ettiği Myanmar (Bur ma) hükümeti, ordunun ülkenin kuzeybatısındaki Arakan eyaletinde yaşayan Rohingya Müslümanlarına karşı “temizleme operasyonları” ile tam işbirliği yaptı.
New in Spanish
¿Por qué fue incapaz el capitalismo estadounidense para prepararse para el huracán Irma?
Por Niles Niemuth, 12 septiembre 2017
Mientras el huracán Irma destruye Florida, el fracaso de los preparativos para la tormenta y para proteger a las personas en su trayectoria ha expuesto la irracionalidad del capitalismo estadounidense.
La campaña electoral federal de Alemania y el peligro de una guerra nuclear mundial
Por Johannes Stern, 12 septiembre 2017
La prensa y los partidos políticos han procurado por mucho tiempo evadir los temas de guerra y militarismo en las carreras electorales, pero la realidad acabó poniéndose al día con ellos.
Pourquoi le capitalisme américain n’a pas pu se préparer à l’ouragan Irma ?
Par Niles Niemuth, 12 septembre 2017
Alors que l’ouragan Irma fait des ravages sur la Floride, l’incapacité de se préparer adéquatement à l’orage et de protéger ceux qui sont sur son chemin a exposé l’irrationalité du capitalisme américain.
Les Etats-Unis menacent la Corée du Nord et le chef de l’OTAN prévient d’un « monde plus dangereux »
Par Peter Symonds, 12 septembre 2017
Le risque d’une guerre catastrophique en Asie provoque de sérieuses craintes en Europe et exacerbe des divergences avec Washington.
Manifestations à travers les États-Unis contre l’atteinte aux droits des immigrants
Par nos journalistes, 12 septembre 2017
Le ministère de la sécurité intérieure n’acceptera plus de demandes de protection contre l’expulsion, alors que celles déjà inscrites commenceront à perdre leur couverture en six mois.
New in Russian
Эта неделя в русской революции
21 — 27 августа: Керенский пытается организовать контрреволюцию
7 сентября 2017 г.
Поставив генерала Корнилова во главе армии, Керенский резко поворачивает направо. Поддерживаемый меньшевиками и эсерами, он созывает Государственное совещание в Москве для объединения всех контрреволюционных сил России.
New in Arabic
أجهزة غوغل تسعى لمنع الوصول إلى الموقع العالمي الاشتراكي
٢٧ تموز يوليو ٢٠١٧
إن تفحص تدفق البيانات على الشبكة يظهر بوضوح أن عملاق الإنترنت غوغل يتلاعب بنتائج البحث بهدف منع الوصول إلى صفحة موقع الاشتراكية العالمي.
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- La clase obrera responde al huracán Harvey (01.09.2017)
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(Часть I) (13.07.2017)
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- Novo protocolo de busca do Google está restringindo acesso a 13 web sites socialistas, progressistas e anti-guerra líderes em acessos (25.08.2017)
- O “buscador” Google tenta bloquear o acesso ao World Socialist Web Site (25.08.2017)
- Sob ataque, Trump joga a carta da homofobia para fortalecer sua base fascistóide (25.08.2017)
- Cai a máscara do imperialismo americano em sua guerra de pilhagem no Afeganistão (25.08.2017)
- A reestruturação da Casa Branca: um passo adiante em direção ao governo autoritário (25.08.2017)
- A Casa Branca e o tumulto fascista em Charlottesville (19.08.2017)
- Dezenas de milhares de pessoas procuram emprego na Amazon enquanto Dow Jones alcança recorde de 22 mil pontos (19.08.2017)
- As sanções dos EUA e o perigo de guerra (19.08.2017)
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Sixteen years after 9/11: lies, hypocrisy and militarism
12 September 2017
The media has largely blacked out new revelations of the direct role of Saudi Arabia, one of Washington’s closest Mideast allies, in preparing the attacks.
Centenary of the Russian Revolution
This week in the Russian Revolution
September 11-17: After the Kornilov Affair—Kerensky attempts to form dictatorial regime, Trotsky released from prison
11 September 2017
Following the defeat of the Kornilov coup, Kerensky attempts to form a new government, declaring himself the commander-in-chief of the army and announcing the formation of a dictatorial regime consisting of a five-member “Directory.”
Leaders of the Russian Revolution: Ivar Tenisovich Smilga (1892-1937)
Part one
By Clara Weiss, 31 August 2017
Leaders of the Russian Revolution: Ivar Tenisovich Smilga (1892-1937)
Part two
Professor Sean McMeekin revives discredited anti-Lenin slanders (Part I)
Chronology of the Russian Revolution »
Obituary
A remembrance of my sister, Cynthia Brust Moore
By Steven Brust, 12 September 2017
This remembrance of Cynthia Brust Moore was sent to the WSWS by her brother, Steven Brust. Cynthia, a lifelong supporter of the Trotskyist movement, passed away on September 1.
Cynthia Brust Moore (1944-2017): A steadfast supporter of the Trotskyist movement
By Fred Mazelis, 5 September 2017
Workers Struggles
Riverside, California county workers stage two-day strike
Workers Struggles: The Americas
12 September 2017
Rather than mobilize the power of the working class, the Service Employees International Union used the walkout as a photo op for various Democratic Party candidates.
IAM pushes sellout deal on striking Chicago car mechanics
By Jessica Goldstein, 11 September 2017
“We don’t know what kind of deal they’ve struck with the breakaway dealerships”
IAM isolates striking Chicago car mechanics, seeks separate agreements
More on auto workers struggles »
Arts
Poet Ben Okri on London’s Grenfell Tower fire: “It has revealed the undercurrents of our age”
By Paul Bond, 11 September 2017
Documenta 14 exhibition in Kassel, Germany: The censorship and defaming of art
By Sybille Fuchs, 6 September 2017
Commentary
Personal data of 143 million US consumers compromised in massive Equifax server hack
By Kevin Reed, 11 September 2017
Protests throughout the US held against attack on immigrant rights
By our reporters, 11 September 2017
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Germany’s federal election campaign and the danger of global nuclear war
Trump, Democrats reach deal on debt ceiling, budget
Socialist Equality Party
Sri Lankan SEP Jaffna meeting discusses political bankruptcy of Tamil parties
By our reporters, 11 September 2017
The speakers explained the necessity for Tamil and Sinhalese workers to build a revolutionary party based on an internationalist socialist perspective.
Google Censorship
“If the Internet shuts down, we wouldn’t know anything. The union isn’t going to tell us”
Autoworkers in Detroit support campaign against Google Internet censorship
By a WSWS reporting team, 9 September 2017
Forbes writer says Google censored report on manipulation of search traffic
By Andre Damon, 8 September 2017
An open letter to Google: Stop the censorship of the Internet! Stop the political blacklisting of the World Socialist Web Site!
25 August 2017
Sign the petition and share it as widely as possible through email, online forums, and social media.
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- Antimonopoly researchers say Google CEO pressured leading think tank to fire them
- Facebook, Youtube, other tech giants launch joint, state-backed censorship programs
- Google’s new search protocol is restricting access to 13 leading socialist, progressive and anti-war web sites
- Google blocked every one of the WSWS’s 45 top search terms
International Amazon Workers Voice
Price gouging at Amazon and the case for public ownership
By Eric London, 8 September 2017
Single mother in Pittsburgh fired by Amazon for not working forced overtime
Working life at a Pittsburgh Amazon warehouse
Protests against Amazon’s bid to seize land from historic African-American community in Virginia
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IYSSE
Oppose the militarist high school graduation policy of Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel!
By the International Youth and Students for Social Equality, 5 September 2017
Mehring Books
New from Mehring Books
Why Study the Russian Revolution?
Volume I: The February Revolution and the Development of Bolshevik Strategy
28 August 2017
One hundred years after the Russian Revolution, the events of 1917, their consequences and their lessons retain a burning contemporary relevance.
Lessons of Hurricane Katrina
31 August 2017
The World Socialist Web Site pamphlet on the devastation wrought by Hurricane Katrina 12 years ago is critical reading in light of the current catastrophe in Texas.
Maruti Suzuki
Sri Lankan free trade workers express solidarity with framed-up Maruti Suzuki workers in India
By our reporters, 1 August 2017
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