11 November 2017
White House, congressional Republicans accelerate drive for corporate tax cut worth trillions
By Barry Grey, 11 November 2017
The tax plans are designed to widen the gap between the very rich and everybody else.
America’s oligarchy: No money for opioid crisis, endless funds for corporate tax cuts
The American oligarchy prepares a new tax windfall for the rich
Trump sets out economic war in address to Asia-Pacific summit
By Nick Beams, 11 November 2017
In his diatribe, the US president cast aside the multilateral framework put in place by the United States itself in the aftermath of World War II.
“Time is quickly running out”
Trump threatens China over North Korea and trade
In wake of US threats against North Korea, China heaps honors on Trump
Trump in Asia: On the eve of war
More on the war threat against North Korea »
May’s Conservative government faces possible collapse over Brexit
By Chris Marsden, 11 November 2017
European Union officials have let it be known that they are making contingency plans based on Prime Minister Theresa May not surviving beyond the end of this year.
French president travels to Saudi Arabia amid danger of war with Iran
By Francis Dubois, 11 November 2017
In a surprise visit to Riyadh, Emmanuel Macron argued against a regional escalation of the Middle East wars flowing from the NATO countries’ imperialist interventions.
US-Saudi blockade threatens millions of famine deaths in Yemen
Crown Prince extends purge of rivals in Saudi Arabia
Saudi crown prince charges Iran with “act of war”
Metropolitan Police try to block Freedom of Information requests over Grenfell Tower
By Simon Whelan, 11 November 2017
Attempts to stifle information over the Grenfell Tower inferno come as it has been revealed that 52 London tower blocks are similarly clad in flammable material.
Art auction for Grenfell fire survivors raises £2 million
Grenfell Fire Forum launches Facebook page
More on the Grenfell Tower fire »
House to vote on giving Amazon $53 billion deal to become main Pentagon supplier
By Evan Blake, 11 November 2017
If the bill becomes law, Amazon will be providing hundreds of thousands of CIA agents, military personnel, prosecutors, and immigration agents with their pencils, desks, and chairs.
Another decisive repudiation
Ohio auto glass workers vote 2-1 against the UAW
By Shannon Jones, 11 November 2017
The vote against the UAW took place in an area that was once noted for worker militancy and the scene of pitched class battles.
Tennessee auto parts workers and their families exposed to cancer-causing chemicals
UAW-corporate corruption scandal spreads to Ford and GM
Death of Jacoby Hennings highlights UAW collusion with auto companies
More on auto workers struggles »
Recall election fails to oust Flint, Michigan mayor
By Sheila Brehm, 11 November 2017
Last Tuesday’s mayoral election in Flint was marked by mass abstention after three-and-a-half years of an ongoing lead water crisis.
Ontario colleges issue ultimatum to striking faculty
By Dylan Lubao, 11 November 2017
Making use of Ontario’s reactionary labour laws, college administrators are forcing 12,000 striking faculty to vote on a “final offer” that addresses none of the workers’ demands.
“We have to know that we’re fighting the same fight”
Striking Ontario college faculty speak out
Australian government gives green light for violence against refugees at Manus Island
By Oscar Grenfell, 11 November 2017
The entire Australian political establishment is responsible for the desperate plight of the 600 men in the detention camp.
Australia: Thousands protest persecution of refugees on Manus Island
Australian government starves refugees on Manus Island
More on the attack on refugees in Australia »
India strengthens its relations with Bangladesh
By Rohantha De Silva, 11 November 2017
India is pursuing its geo-political interests, while also acting on behalf of Washington.
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As ameaças de Trump à Coréia do Norte são um perigo real de guerra
Joseph Kishore, 11 de novembro de 2017
A referência de Trump à “calmaria antes da tempestade” devem ser tomadas como referência à iminência da guerra.
Detecção de ondas gravitacionais ganha prêmio Nobel de Física
Bryan Dyne, 11 de novembro de 2017
O anúncio vem sete semanas depois da detecção da quarta onda gravitacional pelos dois detectores LIGO Avançados e pelo detector VIRGO Avançado.
A proposta de corte de impostos de Trump: o que a oligarquia americana mais queria
Eric London, 11 de novembro de 2017
Enquanto a classe dominante disponibiliza trilhões de dólares para guerras, resgate de bancos, flexibilização quantitativa e cortes de impostos para os ricos, ela ignora necessidades sociais básicas com uma indiferença criminosa.
Por que a extrema-direita está se beneficiando da crise do capitalismo?
Barry Grey, 11 de novembro de 2017
Longe de ser uma exceção, o triunfo eleitoral do partido neofascista na Alemanha é parte de um padrão repetido por toda a Europa e internacionalmente.
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Tres multimillonarios son más ricos que la mitad de la población estadounidense
Por Eric London, 11 noviembre 2017
Según un nuevo estudio del Institute for Policy Ideas, Jeff Bezos, Bill Gates y Warren Buffett ahora controlan tanta riqueza como la mitad más pobre de la población estadounidense, alrededor de 160 millones de personas.
“El tiempo se está acabando rápidamente”
Trump amenaza a China sobre Corea del Norte y el comercio
Por James Cogan, 11 noviembre 2017
Tres flotas de portaaviones están apostadas en frente de la costa de la Península Coreana y harán ensayos de guerra este fin de semana.
El Departamento de Justicia de los EUA obliga a RT America a registrarse como “agente extranjero”
Por Trévon Austin, 11 noviembre 2017
Este paso es un producto de la continua caza de brujas contra Rusia que dirige el Partido Demócrata, junto con las agencias de inteligencia estadounidenses, con objeto de quitar legitimidad e ilegalizar la oposición política doméstica.
Facción del Partido Demócrata describe las elecciones del 2016 como “un choque de trenes”, propone una relación con la pseudoizquierda
Por Eric London, 11 noviembre 2017
El reporte titulado “La autopsia demócrata” es un intento para salvar al partido de un colapso de proporciones históricas.
Tras las amenazas de Estados Unidos contra Corea del Norte, China colma de honores a Trump
Por James Cogan, 11 noviembre 2017
La orientación estratégica del régimen chino es evitar un choque abierto con Washington por tanto tiempo como le sea posible.
En Seoúl, Trump lanza un ultimátum de guerra a Corea del Norte
Por James Cogan, 11 noviembre 2017
Las bajas y los horrores de una segunda Guerra de Corea, en 2017, podría hacer palidecer en comparación a los de hace casi 70 años.
Trabajo temporario en la era de retiro
El programa Campforce de Amazon explota a trabajadores de edad avanzada
Por Evan Blake, 11 noviembre 2017
Cada año, Amazon contrata a miles de trabajadores temporarios de cincuenta, sesenta y setenta años de edad para llevar a cabo agotadores trabajos durante la temporada de festividades.
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„Die Zeit läuft davon“
Trump droht China wegen Nordkorea-Konflikt und Handelsfragen
James Cogan, 11. November 2017
Drei Flugzeugträgerkampfgruppen stehen vor der koreanischen Küste und werden an diesem Wochenende den Kriegsfall proben.
Nato-Gipfel verschärft Kriegsvorbereitungen gegen Russland
Alex Lantier, 11. November 2017
Die Nato plant einen großen Landkrieg in Europa, der sich gegen Russland richtet, die zweitgrößte Atommacht der Welt.
Eine künstlerische Sicht auf die Russische Revolution
„1917 – Der wahre Oktober“, ein dokumentarischer Animationsfilm von Kathrin Rothe
Sybille Fuchs, 11. November 2017
Die zweifache Grimmepreisträgerin Kathrin Rothe gestaltet die Ereignisse vom Februar 1917 bis zur Oktoberrevolution aus der subjektiven Sicht von Künstlern.
Berlin: Rot-Rot- Grün geht massiv gegen obdachlose Migranten vor
Tino Jacobson, 11. November 2017
Die rot-rot-grüne Koalition in Berlin hat Zeltlager von obdachlosen Migranten räumen lassen. Als Anlass diente unter anderem ein tragischer Mord im Tiergarten.
Offener Brief an den Studierendenrat der Universität Leipzig
den IYSSE Leipzig, 11. November 2017
Rechte Studierendengruppen verhinderten im Studierendenrat der Universität Leipzig, dass die Hochschulgruppe der IYSSE als AG anerkannt wird.
New in French
Le coût colossal des guerres de Washington
Par Bill Van Auken, 10 novembre 2017
Selon le dernier rapport de l’Université Brown sur le «Coût de la guerre», le Pentagone a gaspillé près de 6000 milliards de dollars au cours des 16 dernières années en interventions militaires américaines.
À Séoul, Trump lance un ultimatum de guerre à la Corée du Nord
Par James Cogan, 10 novembre 2017
Les victimes et les horreurs de la guerre de Corée d’il y a 70 ans pourraient faire pâle figure comparées à celles d'une seconde guerre de Corée, en 2017.
Des dizaines de milliers de personnes protestent en Catalogne contre l'établissement d'un État autoritaire en Espagne
Par Alex Lantier, 10 novembre 2017
Des dizaines de milliers de personnes ont protesté mercredi en Catalogne contre la détention par Madrid de politiciens nationalistes catalans en tant que prisonniers politiques.
Le prince héritier saoudien accuse l'Iran d'«acte de guerre»
Par Jordan Shilton, 10 novembre 2017
Après s'être débarrassé de ses principaux rivaux au pays, le prince héritier Ben Salman a accusé Téhéran d'«agression militaire directe» après un tir de missile sur l'Arabie Saoudite depuis le Yémen.
Des démocrates parlent de «catastrophe» en 2016 et tendent la main à la pseudo-gauche
Par Eric London, 10 novembre 2017
Le rapport «Autopsie du parti démocrate» est une tentative de sauver le parti d’un effondrement historique.
New in Spanish
El colosal costo de las interminables guerras de Washington
Por Bill Van Auken, 10 noviembre 2017
Según el más reciente estudio “Costos de la guerra” de la Universidad Brown, el Pentágono ha derrochado casi $6 billones de dólares en dieciséis años de invasiones, ocupaciones e intervenciones militares.
Cien años después de la Revolución de Octubre
La mayoría de los jóvenes estadounidenses prefiere el socialismo o el comunismo al capitalismo
Por Niles Niemuth, 10 noviembre 2017
El informe de la derechista Fundación Conmemorativa de las Víctimas del Comunismo señala la hostilidad extendida al capitalismo, que no encuentra expresión en la política oficial.
New in Norwegian
Et år siden valget av Donald Trump
Patrick Martin, 8 November 2017
Trump er ikke en abnormitet, men det ondartede produktet av amerikansk kapitalisme og to-partisystemets langsiktige forfall.
Krav om militæropprusting og stormaktspolitikk blir høyere i de tyske koalisjonsforhandlingene
Peter Schwarz, 8 November 2017
Stemmene som maner en fremtidig «Jamaica-koalisjon» til en aggressiv utenrikspolitikk og en vesentlig militæropprusting blir høyere
NATO styrker sine forberedelser for krig med Russland
Philipp Frisch, 7 November 2017
På bakgrunn av amerikansk aggresjon mot Nord-Korea intensiverer NATO sine forberedelser for krig med Russland, verdens nest største atomkraft.
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Perspective
US brands RT a “foreign agent:” A chilling move against free speech
11 November 2017
The Justice Department’s demand that RT register as a “foreign agent” is aimed at delegitimizing it as a news source, intimidating its contributors and guests, and setting a precedent for branding news outlets as treasonous.
The October Revolution
On the Centenary of the October Revolution
By David North, 7 November 2017
The October Revolution ranks among the greatest and most progressive events in world history.
The final online lecture in the ICFI's series on the centenary of the Russian Revolution, "The Place of the October Revolution in World History and Contemporary Politics" will be held on November 11 at 1:00 pm EST. The lecture will be streamed live here and at fb.com/wsws.org.
Commentary
The denunciation of the Russian Revolution in Germany
By Peter Schwarz, 11 November 2017
If one reviews the articles, contributions on radio and television, and films to mark the centenary of the October Revolution in Russia, the principal rule that applies is: “anything goes.”
German court rejects bid by Professor Jörg Baberowski to bar criticism of his right-wing extremism
Three billionaires are wealthier than half the US population
By Eric London, 10 November 2017
Paradise Papers shed light on how giant companies and the super-rich avoid taxation
In wake of Brazile revelations, Sanders intensifies call for reviving the Democratic Party
By Patrick Martin, 10 November 2017
Former DNC head Donna Brazile raises new questions over killing of Seth Rich, says she feared for her life
Anti-Trump voters propel Democrats to victory in state and local elections
One year since the election of Donald Trump
MP disqualification crisis engulfs Australian government
By Mike Head, 10 November 2017
One hundred years after the October Revolution
Majority of young Americans prefer socialism or communism to capitalism
By Niles Niemuth, 7 November 2017
Centenary of the Russian Revolution
Large turnout for Ann Arbor, Michigan meeting on centenary of the Russian Revolution
By our reporters, 11 November 2017
Speaking exactly 100 years and one day after the working class seized power in Russia, David North reviewed the global impact of the October Revolution, its origins and its political significance.
Strong turnout at San Diego campuses for lectures by David North on Russian Revolution
Sri Lankan SEP and IYSSE commemorate Russian Revolution at Peradeniya University
By our correspondents, 11 November 2017
SEP/IYSSE members campaigned extensively at the university and in neighbouring areas prior to the meeting provoking animated discussions on the political lessons of the October Revolution.
Documents of the Russian Revolution
Proclamation on the Assumption of Soviet Power
By the Second-All Russian Congress of Soviets of Workers’ and Soldiers’ and Peasants’ Deputies
This week in the Russian Revolution
November 6-12: Bolsheviks come to power in Petrograd
6 November 2017
Lessons of October: The political crisis within the Bolshevik Party on the eve of the seizure of power
By Chris Marsden, 3 November 2017
US public meeting series: Why Study the Russian Revolution?
Commemoration meetings in Australia and New Zealand
100 years on: The significance of the 1917 Russian Revolution for today
Sri Lankan SEP/IYSSE calls public meetings to mark the centenary of the Russian Revolution
Chronology of the Russian Revolution »
Socialist Equality Party
SEP national secretary proposes “Capitalism Has Failed” at St Andrews University Union Debating Society
By our reporter, 7 November 2017
New Zealand: Socialist Equality Group meeting discusses new Labour-NZ First government
By our reporters, 2 November 2017
Workers Struggles
Indian government bans ambulance workers’ walkout, South Korean teachers vote on strike action
Workers Struggles: Asia, Australia and the Pacific
11 November 2017
The World Socialist Web Site invites workers and other readers to contribute to this regular feature.
DeVos visits Puerto Rico to boost privatization of public schools
By Rafael Azul, 10 November 2017
Puerto Rican teachers arrested at protest demanding reopening of schools
Arts Review
Thank You for Your Service: How many victims are there of America’s ongoing wars?
By Joanne Laurier, 9 November 2017
George Clooney’s Suburbicon: A misanthropic take on 1950s’ America
By David Walsh, 7 November 2017
Dominique Morisseau’s Skeleton Crew in Detroit: A drama about the working class
May a word be spoken on behalf of Kevin Spacey?
Science
Genetic study demonstrates that racial classification by skin color has no scientific basis
By Philip Guelpa, 9 November 2017
History
100 years since the Balfour Declaration
Part two
By Jean Shaoul, 8 November 2017
This is the conclusion of a two-part article on the Balfour Declaration that was to lead to the establishment of the state of Israel in Palestine.
100 years since the Balfour Declaration
Part one
IYSSE
International Youth and Students for Social Equality launches new website
6 November 2017
The IYSSE’s newly designed website includes an updated Statement of Principles for its US section. We urge all youth and students to join the IYSSE and take up the fight for socialism.
Education is a social right!
Students must come to the defense of Ontario’s striking college teachers!
By International Youth and Students for Social Equality (Canada), 7 November 2017
The struggle must be broadened, mobilizing students as well as teachers and other workers across Canada in a political struggle to defend public education and win decent-paying, secure jobs for all.
International Amazon Workers Voice
Temp work past the age of retirement
Amazon’s CamperForce program exploits elderly workers
By Evan Blake, 6 November 2017
Trudeau courts Amazon CEO to locate its second headquarters in Canada
Amazon workers force company to rehire unjustly fired worker after IAWV exposure
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Google Censorship
The Democrats’ McCarthyite witch hunt
By Andre Damon, 3 November 2017
Anti-Russia hearings in the US:
Lawmakers demand tech companies censor journalists and conduct mass surveillance
The conspiracy to censor the Internet
By Andre Damon and Joseph Kishore, 18 October 2017
The elites “have no credibility left:” An interview with journalist Chris Hedges
An open letter to Google: Stop the censorship of the Internet! Stop the political blacklisting of the World Socialist Web Site!
25 August 2017
Google escalates blacklisting of left-wing web sites and journalists
Sign the petition and share it as widely as possible through email, online forums, and social media.
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Featured Video
On the spot report: Five hundred workers who lack access to basic health care attended a free charity health clinic in Charleston, West Virginia.
Book Review
Thomas Mackaman’s New Immigrants and the Radicalization of American Labor, 1914-1924
Immigration and socialist strategy in America, past and present
By Eric London, 24 October 2017
Thomas Mackaman’s New Immigrants and the Radicalization of American Labor, 1914-1924 is an essential contribution not only to labor history, but also toward the development of a strategy of social revolution today.
Interview
“This anti-Russian campaign is horrible”: An interview with antiwar activist Cindy Sheehan
By David Walsh, 23 October 2017
Cindy Sheehan, the mother of a US soldier killed in Iraq in 2004, has had many bitter experiences with the Democratic Party.
Featured Commentary
Forty years since the assassination of Tom Henehan (1951-1977)
Tom Henehan: A revolutionary life
By David North, 16 October 2017
Today marks the 40th anniversary of the assassination of Tom Henehan, a member of the Political Committee of the Workers League—the predecessor of the Socialist Equality Party in the US. We are republishing here a tribute delivered by David North at a meeting in 1997.
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