2 July 2018
Hundreds of thousands march against Trump’s persecution of immigrants
By Patrick Martin, 2 July 2018
There were protests in more than 700 locations, with the largest in Los Angeles, Chicago, Washington and New York City.
“This is like the 1930s. We have to come together and oppose it”
Protesting workers and youth defend immigrants
By our reporters, 2 July 2018
Demonstrators in many cities gave their views to the World Socialist Web Site. Below we publish interviews from Los Angeles, Washington, DC, and New York City.
Mobilize the working class against the bipartisan attack on immigrants!
Statement of the Socialist Equality Party
Opposition mounts to Trump administration’s persecution of immigrants
US assault on immigrants continues as Democrats denounce protests against Trump officials
More on North American immigration issues »
Australia: Biloela residents continue protests against deportation of Tamil refugee family
By Max Newman, 2 July 2018
A campaign by the people of a small rural Queensland town has brought to light the horrors of Australia’s anti-refugee regime.
Massive victory for Andrés Manuel López Obrador in Mexican elections
By Rafael Azul, 2 July 2018
The large support for AMLO and his Morena party is the product of widespread hostility to poverty, inequality, corruption and the militarization of society.
The elections in Mexico and the political tasks of the working class
European Union warns of global trade war if US auto tariffs go ahead
By Nick Beams, 2 July 2018
An EU submission to the US Commerce Department warns of major reprisals if the Trump administration goes ahead with auto tariffs.
Europe’s unions pledge unity with big business as trade war escalates
US financial board spars with Puerto Rican authorities over how best to pillage island
By Genevieve Leigh, 2 July 2018
Wall Street demands a fresh round of budget cuts as the social crisis on the US territory deepens.
Vice-President Pence threatens immigrants, Assange, and Venezuela during Latin America tour
By Andrea Lobo, 2 July 2018
Facing a popular outcry against inhumane treatment of immigrants, Pence pressed for policies that will only exacerbate the desperate conditions pushing thousands to flee north.
US Democratic senators demand eviction of Julian Assange from Ecuador’s London embassy
Attacker stabs nine people at apartment complex housing refugees in Boise, Idaho
By Meenakshi Jagadeesan, 2 July 2018
According to the Boise police department, the number of victims was the most in a single incident in the city’s history.
Trump under pressure from US intelligence agencies over North Korea
By Peter Symonds, 2 July 2018
The Washington Post, citing unnamed US intelligence officials and undisclosed “evidence,” claimed that North Korea was planning to deceive the US over its pledge to denuclearise.
The NHS 70th anniversary rally in London: A vote of no confidence in Labour and the trade unions
By Paul Mitchell and Robert Stevens, 2 July 2018
Despite their occasional holiday speeches pledging to defend the NHS, neither the Labour Party nor the trade unions have lifted a finger to prevent its evisceration.
“I believe the NHS is the greatest thing about British society”
British workers speak out in defence of public healthcare
By our reporters, 2 July 2018
Socialist Equality Party members and supporters spoke to people attending Saturday’s demonstration marking the 70th anniversary of the creation of the UK’s National Health Service.
Stop the NHS sell-off: Build rank-and-file committees
Statement of the Socialist Equality Party (UK)
Prince William visit seeks to reinforce Britain’s ties with Israel
By Jean Shaoul, 2 July 2018
William’s visit was a very visible signal of Britain’s endorsement of Israel’s brutal suppression of the Palestinians and of the arch-criminal Netanyahu himself.
Air pollution leading cause of death among children in sub-Saharan Africa
By Eddie Haywood, 2 July 2018
Recent reports have confirmed the deadly effects of pervasive air pollution, which is responsible for the deaths of hundreds of thousands of children across Africa every year.
Australian farmers testify to royal commission on predatory activities of banks
By Oscar Grenfell, 2 July 2018
Farmers gave evidence that the terms of their bank loans were changed without notice and that they were forced into near-destitution through foreclosures.
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ПСР Шри-Ланки проводит успешный митинг в честь своего 50-летия
От нашего корреспондента, 2 июля 2018 г.
Митинг начался с того, что была отдана дань памяти первому генеральному секретарю Кирти Баласурия, Вильфреду Перейре и всем тем, что отдал свою жизнь борьбе за троцкизм на Шри-Ланке и в Южной Азии.
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La classe lavoratrice e la guerra globale contro gli immigrati
Bill Van Auken, 2 luglio 2018
La brutalità e illegalità del governo Trump nello strappare bambini dai genitori al confine statunitense è parte di una guerra globale dei governi capitalisti contro I profughi.
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L’Union européenne adopte une politique d’extrême-droite pour les réfugiés
Johannes Stern, 2 juillet 2018
Des centaines de personnes fuyant la pauvreté et la guerre se sont noyées en Méditerranée la semaine dernière suite à la répression réactionnaire de l’UE contre les réfugiés.
Les élections au Mexique et les tâches politiques de la classe ouvrière
Bill Van Auken, 2 juillet 2018
L’arrivée au pouvoir de López Obrador ne permettra pas de sortir de la crise actuelle, mais va l’intensifier fortement.
Podemos rencontre des nationalistes catalans au nom de Madrid
Alejandro López, 2 juillet 2018
Le nouveau gouvernement à Madrid soutenu par Podemos, cherche à donner un visage plus « démocratique » à la brutale répression policière de l’année dernière en Catalogne.
La direction du Partido Obrero argentin maintient le silence sur ses liens avec le nationalisme russe de droite
Bill Van Auken, 2 juillet 2018
A mesure que de plus en plus d’informations émergent sur les relations de la stalinienne russe présentée en tant que « camarade » dans la « refondation de la Quatrième Internationale » avec la droite, la direction du PO maintient un silence total.
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EU adopterer ytrehøyres flyktningepolitikk
Johannes Stern, 2 July 2018
Hundrevis av mennesker på flukt fra fattigdom og krig druknet i Middelhavet i løpet av den siste uka, som følge av EUs reaksjonære tilslag mot flyktninger.
EU støtter antiimmigrantavtale etter italienske trusler om å torpedere Brüssel-toppmøte
Alex Lantier, 2 July 2018
Romas trussel om å tvinge frem en kollaps av EU-toppmøtet peker på dype og voksende konflikter mellom de imperialistiske stormaktene, etter det nylige sammenbruddet av G7-toppmøtet.
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İşçi sınıfını göçmenlere yönelik iki partili saldırıya karşı harekete geçirin!
Sosyalist Eşitlik Partisi’nin bildirisi, 2 Temmuz 2018
Sosyalist Eşitlik Partisi (SEP), göçmenlerin savunusunu, uluslararası işçi sınıfının devrimci, sosyalist hareketi ile birleştirme mücadelesine öncülük ediyor.
ABD savunma bakanı Çin’i ziyaret ederken gerilimler sürüyor
Peter Symonds, 2 Temmuz 2018
ABD ile Çin arasında tırmanan ticaret savaşı, söylentilere göre laf arasında tartışılmış olsa da, ekonomik ve askeri çatışmalar birbirlerine derinlemesine bağlıdır.
Partido Obrero önderliği sağcı Rus milliyetçiliği ile bağları konusunda sessizliğini koruyor
Bill Van Auken, 2 Temmuz 2018
Partido Obrero üyeleri, bir Stalinistin neden “Dördüncü Enternasyonal’in yeniden kuruluşu”nda önlerine bir müttefik olarak getirilmiş olduğu konusunda bir yanıtı hak etmektedirler.
Savas Michael’in “Yeni Dönem”inin ölümü
David North, 2 Temmuz 2018
Gerry Healy ile Savas Michael arasındaki bölünme, bu iki Troçkizm döneğinin ve Stalinist Sovyet bürokrasisi dalkavuğunun kirli ortaklığına seviyesiz ve acınası bir nokta koymuştur.
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Las elecciones en México y las tareas políticas de la clase obrera
Por Bill Van Auken, 2 julio 2018
La llegada al poder de López Obrador no representa ninguna salida a la actual crisis, sino su fuerte intensificación.
La Unión Europea adopta una política de refugiados de extrema derecha
Por Johannes Stern, 2 julio 2018
Cientos de personas que escapan de la pobreza y de la guerra se han ahogado en el Mediterráneo a lo largo de la semana pasada como resultado de la represión reaccionaria de la UE a los refugiados.
“Los ataques contra los inmigrantes están dirigidos a toda la clase trabajadora,” dice Niles Niemuth el candidato del PSI
Por nuestros reporteros, 2 julio 2018
Niemuth se unió a los equipos de campaña en Ann Arbor, juntando firmas para asegurar el acceso a la votación.
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EU verschärft Terror gegen Flüchtlinge
Johannes Stern, 2. Juli 2018
Der EU-Gipfel Ende letzter Woche markiert einen gefährlichen Wendepunkt in der europäischen Nachkriegsgeschichte.
Die Wahlen in Mexiko und die politischen Aufgaben der Arbeiterklasse
Bill Van Auken, 2. Juli 2018
Der Wahlsieg von López Obrador wird keinen Ausweg aus der derzeitigen Krise bieten, sondern sie noch weiter verschärfen.
Wachsender Widerstand gegen Trumps Verfolgung von Immigranten
E.P. Milligan und Patrick Martin, 2. Juli 2018
Trumps „Alternative“ zur Trennung von Familien besteht darin, ganze Familien einzusperren. Jugendliche, kleine Kinder und sogar Säuglinge werden zusammen mit ihren Eltern inhaftiert.
Ungarn verfolgt Flüchtlingshelfer
Markus Salzmann, 2. Juli 2018
Das ungarische Parlament hat am 20. Juni mit großer Mehrheit ein Gesetzespaket angenommen, das die Unterstützung von Flüchtlingen unter Strafe stellt.
Partido Obrero unterdrückt Fragen zu Bündnis mit russischer Stalinistin, die Verbindungen zu Neofaschisten unterhält
Bill Van Auken, 2. Juli 2018
Die angebliche „Arbeiterpartei“ Argentiniens betreibt unter pseudolinker Vermittlung eine Annäherung an faschistische Kreise.
Das Ende von Savas Michaels „neuer Ära“
David North, 2. Juli 2018
Diese Analyse und Entlarvung von Savas Michael-Matsas‘ eingefleischtem Opportunismus erschien auf Englisch ursprünglich am 11. August 1989 und wurde in die Zeitschrift Vierte Internationale, Jg. 16, Nr. 3-4 (Juli-Dezember 1989) aufgenommen.
Die #MeToo-Bewegung und die Anklagen gegen Charlie Chaplin: Wie und warum das amerikanische Establishment Sexskandale erfindet
David Walsh, 2. Juli 2018
Mit Hilfe von rechten Klatschkolumnisten heckte das FBI eine aus sexuellen und politischen Aspekten bestehende Verleumdungskampagne gegen Chaplin aus.
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آلاف اللاجئين أجبروا على مسيرة موت في الصحراء
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أكثر من 13,000 لاجئ ومهاجر ، بما في ذلك النساء الحوامل والأطفال ، قد أجبروا على السير إلى الصحراء من قبل قوات الأمن الجزائرية على مدى الأشهر الأربعة عشر الماضية ، حيث مات العديد منهم بسبب الجوع والتعرض.
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European Union intensifies campaign of terror against refugees
2 July 2018
The EU summit at the end of last week marked a dangerous turning point in post-World War II European history.
Commentary
Ocasio-Cortez on “Meet the Press”: Double-talk, evasion and a disavowal of socialism
By Barry Grey, 2 July 2018
After winning a Democratic congressional nomination in New York City, DSA member Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has moved sharply to the right.
What the New York primary victory of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez means
Leadership of Argentina’s Partido Obrero maintains silence on ties to right-wing Russian nationalism
By Bill Van Auken, 29 June 2018
Workers Party in Argentina seeks to “refound” Fourth International in alliance with Stalinism
The Demise of Savas Michael’s “New Era”
Who are Trump’s 25 candidates for the Supreme Court?
By Ed Hightower, 30 June 2018
Supreme Court vacancy exposes bankruptcy of the Democratic Party
Supreme Court rules against unions in Janus case
SEP 2018 Election Campaign
“I want a political organization that acknowledges that capitalism is not working”
SEP, IYSSE campaign for congressional candidate Niles Niemuth at pro-immigrant protest in Ann Arbor, Michigan
By our reporters, 2 July 2018
A team of SEP and IYSSE members intervened in Saturday’s “Families Belong Together” rally, collecting over 500 signatures to put Niles on the ballot in November.
SEP candidate Niles Niemuth says “the attacks on immigrants are aimed at the entire working class”
Watch: SEP member Carlos Delgado addresses pro-immigrant rally in Ann Arbor
Socialist Equality Party to run Niles Niemuth for Michigan’s 12th Congressional district
Arts Review
“The world should not be closing itself in—my father’s struggle was against all walls.”
An interview with Mexican documentarian Juan Francisco Urrusti, director of In Exile: A Family Film
By Kevin Mitchell, 2 July 2018
The WSWS spoke recently with the director of In Exile: A Family Film, a film about the Spanish Civil War and its consequences.
The Seagull: Is there a “Chekhovian mood” at present?
By David Walsh, 30 June 2018
Science
Physics, poetry and the search for quantum gravity: Carlo Rovelli’s Reality Is Not What It Seems
By Bryan Dyne, 29 June 2018
Rovelli’s works on modern physics combine a materialist approach to science with a popular approach of explanation that is informed by a knowledge of literature and philosophy.
Socialist Equality Party
SEP in Sri Lanka holds powerful 50th anniversary meeting
By our correspondents, 27 June 2018
Workers Struggles
“Teachers will be in the classroom…there will be no labor activity”
Pennsylvania judge breaks teachers’ strike
By Adam Mclean, 29 June 2018
Teamsters resort to lies and intimidation to push sellout deal at UPS
By Hector Cordon, 29 June 2018
International Committee of the Fourth International
Preface to the thirtieth anniversary edition of The Heritage We Defend
By David North, 21 June 2018
We are posting the new preface written by David North for the soon to be released thirtieth anniversary edition of The Heritage We Defend: A Contribution to the History of the Fourth International.
Support the Socialist Equality group in Turkey!
Statement of the SE group, in sympathy with the International Committee of the Fourth International (ICFI), on the snap elections in Turkey
Defend Julian Assange!
Sri Lankan artists, translators and workers endorse international campaign to defend Julian Assange
By our correspondents, 25 June 2018
“Julian fights for peace and defends democratic rights”
Watch: Workers at SEP rally in Sydney demand freedom for Julian Assange
By our reporters, 22 June 2018
Ecuadorian foreign minister warns that Julian Assange’s political asylum is “not forever”
By Oscar Grenfell, 22 June 2018
The Turnbull government must act to repatriate Australian citizen Julian Assange to Australia
By James Cogan, 19 June 2018
This speech was delivered by James Cogan, the national secretary of the Socialist Equality Party (SEP) in Australia, to a rally organised by the SEP in defence of Julian Assange last Sunday in Sydney.
Bringing Julian Assange Home
By John Pilger, 19 June 2018
Addressing last Sunday's SEP rally in Sydney, well-known filmmaker and documentarian, John Pilger exposed the role of Labor and Coalition governments, along with prominent journalists and editors in the ongoing persecution of Julian Assange.
- Assange is being punished for exposing state secrecy and the reality of war
- The persecution of Assange is an attempt to silence mass anti-war sentiment
- Educators internationally must stand up for Julian Assange
- Socialist Equality Party leader Julie Hyland speaks at London vigil to demand freedom for Julian Assange
The Sydney rally to defend Julian Assange: An important step forward
By Linda Tenenbaum, 18 June 2018
More on the campaign to free Julian Assange »
International Youth and Students for Social Equality
Oppose right-wing censorship at Frankfurt University
By International Youth and Students for Social Equality, 23 June 2018
With this open letter, the International Youth and Students for Social Equality (IYSSE) is protesting against the banning of its meeting on the contemporary relevance of Marxism by the student union at the University of Frankfurt.
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Arabic translation of “May Day 2018 and the bicentenary of the birth of Karl Marx”
The following is an Arabic translation of the speech to the International Committee of the Fourth International's Online May Day Rally by David North.
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
WSWS 20th Anniversary Fund
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Autoworkers struggles
Detroit autoworkers speak out on UAW corruption scandal
Read the WSWS Autoworkers Newsletter: wsws.org/autoworkers
“They’re getting more money and we’re losing workers”
In wake of UAW convention, Lordstown GM workers speak out on layoffs
By a WSWS reporting team, 16 June 2018
“Everything they took from us needs to be returned, plus the money they stole”
Growing outrage from autoworkers over UAW bribery scandal
May Day 2018 International Online Rally
May Day 2018 and the bicentenary of the birth of Karl Marx
By David North, 6 May 2018
Opening the ICFI’s International Online Rally on Saturday, May 5, David North, chairman of the international editorial board of the WSWS and national chairman of the Socialist Equality Party (US), spoke on the historical significance of Karl Marx, the founder of scientific socialism, 200 years after his birth.
- A balance sheet of the betrayals of left nationalism in Latin America
- Anti-migrant measures and the assault on workers’ jobs and living standards: Two sides of the same class policy
- Lessons of the May–June 1968 general strike in France
- For a socialist movement against war throughout the Asia-Pacific region
- The death of reformism: Corbyn and the “broad left”
- The role of the youth in the fight for socialism
- The laws of capitalism and the breakdown of the global economy
- The global significance of the resurgence of class struggle in the United States
- Socialism and the struggle against Internet censorship
- The struggle against militarism and the far right in Europe
- Against imperialism, counterrevolution and war! For a socialist Middle East!
- The Maruti Suzuki workers and the re-emergence of class struggle across South Asia
Trotskyism is the Marxism of the 21st Century
By Joseph Kishore, 7 May 2018
May Day 2018
By Joseph Kishore and David North, 1 May 2018
WSWS 20th Anniversary
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.
History
Lenin, Trotsky and the Marxism of the October Revolution
By David North, 19 March 2018
David North, chairperson of the International Editorial Board of the World Socialist Web Site and of the Socialist Equality Party (US), delivered this lecture at the University of Leipzig on March 16.
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