23 February 2018
West Virginia teachers carry out state-wide strike
By Jerry White, 23 February 2018
In the first teachers strike in nearly three decades, nearly 15,000 West Virginia teachers, school bus drivers and other school employees walked out Thursday.
“We are tired of waiting”
West Virginia teachers demand quality pay, health care
By our reporters, 23 February 2018
The WSWS spoke to many of those participating in a rally of thousands of teachers and their supporters in Charleston, West Virginia on Thursday
The political issues facing West Virginia teachers
“This is a political attack”
Striking UK lecturers speak on struggle against assault on pensions
By our reporters, 23 February 2018
World Socialist Web Site reporters spoke to lecturers and students at universities around the UK during yesterday’s national strike by lecturers against attacks on their pensions.
UK university lecturers and college staff strike against pension cuts and wage cap
Nova Scotia teachers vote massively in favour of “illegal” strike
By Roger Jordan, 23 February 2018
The province's Liberal government is seeking to ram through changes to the education system that will enhance its managerial power over teachers and facilitate further spending cuts.
Air France workers strike to demand pay increase
By Anthony Torres, 23 February 2018
Rejecting a miserable sweetheart contract negotiated by a group of trade unions closely allied to management, Air France workers took strike action yesterday.
Germany: SPD leadership seeks to fool party members in vote on grand coalition
By Christoph Vandreier, 23 February 2018
The SPD has sent out ballot papers to its members asking them to vote on a new edition of the grand coalition with the CDU/CSU.
Report by German armed forces commissioner prompts calls for rearmament
By Peter Schwarz, 23 February 2018
The annual report sets the stage for a massive expansion of military spending on the part of the incoming grand coalition government.
The 2018 Munich Security Conference and the emerging conflict between the US and Europe
Amid growing great power rivalry
Maldives political crisis deepens
By Rohantha De Silva, 23 February 2018
A strategically-located Indian Ocean archipelago, the Maldives has become a focal point of the increasingly explosive geopolitical competition between India and the US on one side, and China on the other.
Egyptian elections held under massive repression
By Jean Shaoul, 23 February 2018
The election is set to take place amid mounting social and economic dissent among the impoverished working class.
Study finds regular use of common cleaning chemicals decreases lung capacity
By Jessica Goldstein, 23 February 2018
A study conducted by Norwegian scientists confirms earlier findings that common cleaning agents have a detrimental impact on workers’ lung health.
A law unto themselves: US Border Patrol expands use of warrantless searches
By Meenakshi Jagadeesan, 23 February 2018
The US Border Patrol has been given full authority to push the margins of the Fourth Amendment, carrying out warrantless searches and seizures far beyond the borders.
Trump administration pursues inhumane policy of separating migrant children from parents
More on the attacks on immigrants »
Los Angeles report on homelessness reveals widening funding gap
By Adam Mclean, 23 February 2018
Homelessness in LA is growing at a much higher rate than was previously thought, outstripping the already limited funding allocated to programs aimed at aiding the homeless.
Australia: Widespread discontent overshadows Tasmanian state election
By Mike Head, 23 February 2018
Under Liberal and Labor-Greens governments, the situation confronting the working class has continued to worsen.
Job cuts continue in New Zealand under Labour government
By Sam Price, 23 February 2018
The ongoing job destruction exposes the Labour Party-led government’s claims that it will raise living standards.
New in Spanish
La Conferencia de Seguridad de Múnich del 2018 y el conflicto emergente entre Estados Unidos y Europa
Por Alex Lantier, 23 febrero 2018
La conferencia del fin de semana pasado estuvo dominada por un recrudecimiento del potencialmente violento conflicto entre las grandes potencias, marcadamente entre Estados Unidos y Europa.
Las protestas estudiantiles sobre los tiroteos escolares se extienden
Por Patrick Martin, 23 febrero 2018
Miles de estudiantes participaron en manifestaciones y huelgas escolares de costa a costa, mientras que una delegación de supervivientes de la masacre de Parkland visitó la Casa Blanca.
Crece la oposición a recortes de educación pública en Oklahoma
Por Todd Thompson, 23 febrero 2018
Los maestros piden reportarse "enfermermos" en todo el estado, mientras que los estudiantes de dos escuelas han organizado huelgas recientes.
La ofensiva del gobierno sirio provoca una intensificación de la intervención militar de los EUA
Por Jordan Shilton, 23 febrero 2018
Los medios estadounidenses aprovechan la intensificación de la violencia para exigir la expansión de la intervención militar ilegal de Washington.
El columnista del New York Times Charles Blow culpa a Rusia por la disminución de la participación de votantes negros
Por Fred Mazelis, 23 febrero 2018
Blow tacha la decisión de no escoger entre los dos candidatos de la clase dominante de muestra ilegítima de “apatía”.
New in French
La conférence de Munich et la montée des conflits euro-américains
Alexandre Lantier, 23 février 2018
La conférence de ce week-end a été dominée par un conflit croissant et potentiellement violent entre les grandes puissances, notamment les États-Unis et l’Europe.
Les travailleurs d’Air France font grève pour réclamer des augmentations
Anthony Torres, 23 février 2018
Face à un accord salarial misérable négocié par des appareils syndicaux à la botte de la direction, les travailleurs d'Air France se sont mobilisés en lutte hier.
Le conflit syrien s'intensifie alors que les forces pro-syriennes entrent dans Afrin
Halil Celik, 23 février 2018
Le conflit en Syrie devient de plus en plus complexe, les forces turques, kurdes syriennes et syriennes se faisant face maintenant dans la même petite zone.
Les autorités indiennes intensifient leur vendetta contre les travailleurs de Maruti-Suzuki
Keith Jones, 23 février 2018
Les autorités d’État font pression sur les tribunaux pour qu’ils imposent la peine de mort à 13 ouvriers de l’automobile dont le seul crime a été de lutter contre les salaires de misère et les conditions de travail brutales.
Fin du procès en appel de Jérôme Cahuzac
Francis Dubois, 23 février 2018
L’affaire Cahuzac avait montré la nature réactionnaire du gouvernement Hollande et indiqué la proximité politique du PS avec l’extrême-droite.
Les Verts allemands critiquent le manque de «préparation» militaire
Johannes Stern, 23 février 2018
Les anciens pacifistes sont devenus des militaristes si convaincus qu'ils attaquent la ministre de la Défense conservatrice depuis la droite.
New in Russian
Эта неделя в истории
100 лет назад: Германия нарушает условия перемирия и вторгается на территорию Советской России
22 февраля 2018 г.
Пятьдесят три дивизии войск Германской и Австро-Венгерской империи вторгаются на этой неделе 1918 года на территорию России, — в нарушение военного перемирия, установленного после продолжительных, но незавершенных, переговоров в Брест-Литовске.
New in Turkish
Münih Güvenlik Konferansı ve Almanya’nın dünya gücü politikasına dönüşü
Peter Schwarz, 22 Şubat 2018
Almanya, geçtiğimiz yüzyılda iki dünya savaşına ve insanlık tarihindeki en korkunç suçlara yol açan militarizme ve büyük güç politikasına dönüyor.
Marx’ın sermayenin yasalarına ilişkin çözümlemesi ve hisse senedi piyasası krizi
Nick Beams, 22 Şubat 2018
Marx’ın sermayenin devinim yasalarına ilişkin çözümlemesi, yanlışlanmış ya da zamanını doldurmuş olmak bir yana, canlı olaylar eliyle doğrulanmıştır.
Tillerson ABD-Türkiye ilişkilerinin “krizde” olduğunu ilan etti
Jordan Shilton ve Halil Celik, 22 Şubat 2018
Bir ABD-Türkiye uzlaşması olasılığı, özellikle Trump yönetimi İran ile cepheleşmeyi sadece Suriye’de değil ama Ortadoğu genelinde hızla derinleştirme yönünde ilerlediği için, dışlanmamalı.
Film yönetmeni Michael Haneke Berlin film festivali öncesinde #MeToo hareketini eleştirdi
Katerina Selin, 22 Şubat 2018
Avusturyalı yönetmen, verdiği röportajda, filmleri ve sanat eserlerini sansürleme yönündeki son girişimlere yönelik öfkesini de dile getirdi.
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- 75 years ago : Members of White Rose resistance group executed by Nazi regimeIl y a 75 ans : Les membres du groupe de résistance de la Rose blanche exécutés par le régime nazi (21.02.2018)
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Perspective
The Parkland shooting: Why are mass killings so common in the United States?
23 February 2018
Thousands of students have joined demonstrations in the aftermath of the latest eruption of homicidal violence. But to stop the killings, they need to understand the deeper social and political roots of these tragedies.
Twenty years of the WSWS
Twenty years of the World Socialist Web Site: 1998–2018
By David North and Joseph Kishore, 14 February 2018
As the WSWS marks its 20th anniversary of daily posting, it is taking the lead in exposing the conspiracy by governments and corporations to censor the Internet as the ruling class prepares for war and domestic repression.
WSWS/SEP/IYSSE public meetings
Organizing Resistance to Internet Censorship
For an international coalition to fight Internet censorship
An open letter from the International Editorial Board of the World Socialist Web Site to socialist, anti-war, left-wing and progressive websites, organizations and activists
23 January 2018
The Russian meddling fraud: Weapons of mass destruction revisited
WSWS Chairperson David North interviewed on Chris Hedges’ “On Contact”
More on Internet censorship » »
IYSSE
IYSSE meeting draws together Flint, Puerto Rico, Kentucky workers to discuss water crisis
By our reporter, 23 February 2018
The meeting provided a forum for workers and youth to discuss the root causes of the mounting water crisis in the US and internationally and a socialist perspective to fight back.
Students and workers call for the unity of the working class following meeting on Flint water crisis
By our reporters, 23 February 2018
Students and workers who attended the meeting spoke to the WSWS and expressed their support for the struggle of workers in Puerto Rico, Kentucky and Flint.
The coal slurry disaster of 2000
The story behind the water crisis in Martin County, Kentucky
Arts Review
Bill Frisell: A Portrait—an intimate documentary about a unique guitarist
By Richard Phillips, 23 February 2018
Emma Franz’s film is a fascinating overview of Frisell’s creative work and his constant search for new musical challenges.
A conversation with Emma Franz, director of Bill Frisell: A Portrait
By Richard Phillips, 23 February 2018
Filmmaker and musician Emma Franz speaks about her latest documentary and the political and artistic conceptions that informed her approach.
Ryan Coogler’s Black Panther: A hollow “defining moment” cloaked in identity politics
By Nick Barrickman, 22 February 2018
Workers Struggles
Ukrainian miners strike over unpaid wages
Workers Struggles: Europe, Middle East & Africa
23 February 2018
Some 10,000 Ukrainian coal miners began strike action last week at four mines operated by state-owned Selydove Coal over wage arrears dating back to December 2017.
Autoworkers Struggles
Four months since the death of a young Ford worker
Still no serious investigation into death of Jacoby Hennings
By Jerry White, 22 February 2018
Indian authorities intensify vendetta against framed-up Maruti-Suzuki workers
By Keith Jones, 22 February 2018
Commentary
The New York Times and the strange case of Quinn Norton
By Will Morrow, 22 February 2018
New York Times exploits Parkland tragedy to escalate anti-Russian campaign
New York Times columnist Charles Blow blames Russia for the fall in black voter turnout
BBC gender pay row: Selective outrage of wealthy women
By Laura Tiernan, 22 February 2018
Tory-media witch-hunt claims Labour’s Corbyn was a spy
By Chris Marsden, 21 February 2018
A reply to a proponent of “Iranian Islamic socialism”
The struggle against imperialism and for workers’ power in Iran
By Keith Jones, 14 February 2018
The Grenfell Tower fire
Grenfell Fire Forum: Failed by the State co-director discusses smear campaign against his documentary
By our reporter, 19 February 2018
Failed by the State co-writer and presenter Ish: “I wasn’t trying to push agendas, I was just trying to tell the truth about Grenfell.”
By Robert Stevens, 16 February 2018
More on the Grenfell Tower fire »
This week in history: February 19-25
25 years ago: Canadian Prime Minister Brian Mulroney resigns
After eight and one-half years in office, Canada’s Tory Prime Minister Brian Mulroney announced he would resign as soon his successor was chosen.
50 years ago: US docks boycott threatened in support of striking copper miners
On February 22, 1968, Thomas Gleason, head of the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA), announced that 100,000 dockworkers on the East and Gulf coasts would no longer unload copper imports.
75 years ago: Members of White Rose resistance group executed by Nazi regime
On February 22, 1943, Sophie Scholl, Hans Scholl and Christoph Probst, leading members of White Rose, an underground resistance organisation opposed to the Nazi regime, were summarily tried and executed.
100 years ago: Germany breaks truce, invades Soviet Russia
Fifty-three divisions of the German and Austro-Hungarian empires marched deeply into Russian territory this week in 1918, violating the armed truce established in lengthy, but inconclusive, negotiations at Brest-Litovsk.
Featured Interview
An interview with David North
Socialism or Barbarism: Reflections on Global Disorder
6 February 2018
In October 2017, David North delivered a lecture on the centenary of the October Revolution at St. Andrews College in Scotland. Prior to the lecture, he was interviewed by Adam Stromme, the editor in chief of the St Andrews Economist, the official publication of the St Andrews Economics Society.
Puerto Rico
Puerto Rican Investment Summit discusses how to profit from human tragedy
By Rafael Azul, 19 February 2018
On-the-spot interviews: How many Puerto Ricans will die due to criminal government indifference?
Four months after Maria, millions are without power, water, health care, and the basic necessities of life in this US colony.
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Notes from Puerto Rico
Thousands of workers in Puerto Rico continue to live without running water
Why are a million Puerto Ricans still in the dark?
Mehring Books
The Heritage We Defend and other important books by David North and the ICFI published in Turkish
By Halil Celik, 20 January 2018
In a country where the working class and socialist movement in general has been dominated by Stalinism, Maoism and petty-bourgeois nationalist tendencies for decades, these books are of prime importance in developing socialist consciousness among workers and youth.
New publication by Mehring Books (UK)
The falsification of David King’s work
12 January 2018
Mehring Books has produced a new pamphlet to memorialise David King, who devoted his extraordinary artistic gifts to salvaging the historical truth of the Russian Revolution of 1917 and its aftermath.
New in Arabic
WSWS publishes Arabic translation of “100 years since the Balfour Declaration.”
We are publishing here, in one part, the Arabic translation of the two-part article series, “100 years since the Balfour Declaration.” This was first published on the World Socialist Web Site on November 7/8, 2017.
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