21 November 2019
UAW President Gary Jones resigns as GM lawsuit charges that UAW is a “controlled enterprise” of Fiat Chrysler
By Jerry White, 21 November 2019
Jones’ resignation came after the UAW International Executive Board, in an act of damage control, took measures to remove and expel him.
United Auto Workers declares sellout Ford contract ratified amidst widespread opposition
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Israeli airstrikes on Syria threaten wider Mideast war
By Bill Van Auken, 21 November 2019
The air raids follow by barely a week a bombing campaign against Gaza that killed 34, including an entire family of eight.
Russia’s Gazprom offers Ukraine short-term gas deal
By Jason Melanovski, 21 November 2019
Disputes over gas and energy are central to the inter-imperialist conflicts over Ukraine and Russia.
Naval command challenges President Trump’s war crimes pardon
By Kevin Reed, 21 November 2019
In an extraordinary and open conflict between the leadership of the US Navy and the White House, Rear Admiral Collin Green pressed forward on Wednesday with plans to remove Edward Gallagher from the SEALs following his exoneration by President Trump.
Patriot Act extension buried in funding bill passed by House Democrats
By Barry Grey, 21 November 2019
Coming in the midst of the Democrats’ impeachment inquiry, the extension of the Patriot Act underscores the absence of any democratic content in the opposition to Trump.
Trump repeats threat to escalate tariffs if no China trade deals reached
By Nick Beams, 21 November 2019
A major source of conflict is the maintenance of existing tariffs, with China demanding that all tariffs imposed after negotiations collapsed in May be removed and a mechanism be put in place to roll back those imposed before then.
Conference at European Parliament defends Julian Assange
By Oscar Grenfell, 21 November 2019
Speakers warned that the persecution of Assange was creating a precedent for the suppression of press freedom and for the application of repressive US laws all over the world.
Striking university workers speak out: “Assange won’t be defended by the rich, it must be the working people!”
By our reporter, 21 November 2019
Collapse of Swedish “sexual misconduct” frame-up exposes political conspiracy against Assange
Socialist Equality Party campaign team attends University College London strike of outsourced workers
By Thomas Scripps, 21 November 2019
The strikers, joined by many students and academic staff, occupied the University’s student centre for a rally, with speeches delivered in English and Spanish.
Corbyn’s “left” pretensions exposed in UK general election debate
By Robert Stevens, 21 November 2019
The debate was proof that, in any period prior to Tony Blair’s government, Corbyn would barely be considered even a “left” reformist.
Corbyn tells British industry executives: “It’s sometimes claimed that I’m anti-business. That is complete nonsense”
Labour Party candidates pledge to ignore Corbyn’s Brexit policy and campaign for Remain
Protests continue across Bolivia as the MAS submits to coup
By Andrea Lobo, 21 November 2019
The response by MAS and the trade union bureaucracy demonstrates that no section of the ruling establishment is willing to oppose US imperialism’s installation of a puppet regime.
Morales’ MAS in talks with Bolivia coup regime on how to quell unrest
California utility PG&E plans regular blackouts for another ten years as more residents have power cut this week
By Anthony del Omo and Dan Conway, 21 November 2019
Earlier this week, the Pacific Gas and Electricity utility (PG&E) announced that they would shut off electrical power to hundreds of thousands of customers beginning Wednesday morning in the fourth such mass power outage since October.
Australian Strategic Forum tries to downplay danger of US-China conflict
By James Cogan, 21 November 2019
Warnings that US-China tensions could lead to war were largely dismissed by the majority of the forum speakers.
19 November 2019
Impeachment hearing highlights conflict over US policy in Ukraine
By Patrick Martin, 20 November 2019
As second week of public hearings begins
Pelosi doubles down on anti-Russia politics of impeachment inquiry
Obama joins effort to push Democratic primary campaign to the right
The Trump impeachment and US policy in Ukraine
More than 15,000 Indiana teachers walk off job against low wages and attacks on public education
By George Marlowe, 20 November 2019
US declares Israeli settlements no longer illegal
By Jean Shaoul, 19 November 2019
Over 3,000 Canadian National Railway workers strike across Canada
By Roger Jordan, 20 November 2019
In the face of attacks by billionaires, Obama
Elizabeth Warren backpedals on “Medicare for All”
By Kate Randall, 20 November 2019
Epstein scandal engulfs Britain’s Royal family after BBC interview with Prince Andrew
By Chris Marsden, 20 November 2019
Two New York prison guards charged in connection with Epstein death
By Matthew Taylor, 20 November 2019
Washington, DC area transit workers call for expansion of fight as strike enters fourth week
By Nick Barrickman, 20 November 2019
Germany’s Green Party conference—power at any price
By Peter Schwarz, 20 November 2019
Australian Labor Party leader dodges state party conference
By Mike Head, 20 November 2019
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راديكالية الشبيبة العالمية والنضال من أجل الاشتراكية
إريك لندن, ٢٩ تشرين الأول أكتوبر ٢٠١٩
في جميع أنحاء العالم ، في بلدان مختلفة ثقافياً مثل الإكوادور ولبنان وفرنسا وألمانيا والولايات المتحدة والعراق وتشيلي وهايتي ، دخل جيل جديد من شباب الطبقة العاملة في ساحة المعركة من النضال الطبقي العالمي.
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Schweden stellt Ermittlungen gegen Assange ein: Vergewaltigungsvorwürfe als politisches Komplott entlarvt
Oscar Grenfell, 21. November 2019
Die Einstellung der schwedischen Untersuchung, die im Mittelpunkt der von den USA angeführten Verfolgung stand, enthüllt den illegalen Charakter der gesamten Operation gegen WikiLeaks-Gründer Assange.
Deutsche Wirtschaft drängt nach Afrika
Peter Schwarz, 21. November 2019
Am Dienstag veranstaltete die Bundesregierung in Berlin eine Afrika-Konferenz mit dem Ziel, für einen deutschen Investitionsschub auf dem afrikanischen Kontinent zu sorgen.
Gewaltdrohungen gegen Hamburger Studierendenschaft
Gregor Link, 21. November 2019
Der Hamburger Asta wird mit Hassmails und Gewaltandrohungen überschwemmt, weil er gegen die Rückkehr des AfD-Gründers Bernd Lucke auf seinen Lehrstuhl protestiert hat. Die WSWS sprach darüber mit dem Asta-Vorsitzenden Karim Kuropka
Israelische Siedlungen laut USA nicht mehr illegal
Jean Shaoul, 21. November 2019
Die Entscheidung der USA bedeutet grünes Licht für eine Eskalation der ethnischen Säuberung Ost-Jerusalems von Palästinensern und für die Annektierung palästinensischer Gebiete.
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Kollaps av svensk juridisk konstruksjon om «seksualmisgjerninger» avslører politisk konspirasjon mot Assange
Oscar Grenfell, 21. november 2019
Den fullstendige diskrediteringen av den svenske etterforskningen, som spilte avgjørende rolle som ankerelement i den USA-ledede vendettaen mot Assange, avslører den totalt lovløse karakteren av hele operasjonen mot WikiLeaks-grunnleggeren.
Julian Assange i retten via video link: Juridiske rettigheter nektet av dommeren
Thomas Scripps, 21. november 2019
Den britiske styringsklassen har ikke engang en intensjon om antydningen av en rettferdig juridisk prosess for Assange, hvorpå de har til hensikt å styre ham over til hans forfølgere i USA.
I anledning sovjetdissident Vladimir Bukovskijs død (1942-2019)
Clara Weiss, 21. november 2019
En forståelse av Bukovskijs liv og rolle i politikken over det siste halve århundret må plasseres innen den bredere kontekst av utviklingen av Oktoberrevolusjonen i 1917, og den stalinistiske reaksjonen mot den.
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La Suède abandonne son enquête sur les fausses allégations d’inconduite sexuelle contre Julian Assange
Patrick Martin, 20 novembre 2019
Ce geste confirme que les incessantes allégations médiatiques de «viol» et d’«agression sexuelle» contre le fondateur de WikiLeaks sont une fraude à motivation politique.
Bain de sang à Bagdad
Bill Van Auken, 20 novembre 2019
Les médias américains sont restés largement silencieux, plus de 330 manifestants non armés ayant été tués dans les rues de la capitale irakienne.
Le régime iranien ferme Internet après les manifestations contre la hausse des prix du carburant
Keith Jones, 20 novembre 2019
La République islamique a été ébranlée par les manifestations de masse contre la hausse importante des prix du carburant précipitée par la guerre de sanctions américaines contre l’Iran.
J’Accuse: le chef-d’œuvre de Roman Polanski sur l’Affaire Dreyfus
Alexandre Lantier, 20 novembre 2019
Le film de Polanski racontre la lutte menée sur 12 ans pour établir l’innocence d’un officier français juif faussement accusé d’être un espion, le capitaine Alfred Drefyus.
Manifestations de masse à Prague contre le gouvernement tchèque
Markus Salzmann, 20 novembre 2019
À la veille du 30e anniversaire de la prétendue Révolution de velours, des centaines de milliers de personnes ont manifesté samedi contre le gouvernement corrompu de droite dirigé par le Premier ministre Andrej Babis.
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El baño de sangre en Bagdad
Por Bill Van Auken, 20 noviembre 2019
La prensa estadounidense ha permanecido en gran medida en silencio, mientras más de 330 manifestantes desarmados fueron asesinados en las calles de la capital iraquí.
Régimen iraní suspende internet tras protestas por aumentos en precio de la gasolina
Por Keith Jones, 20 noviembre 2019
La República Islámica ha sido sacudida por las protestas masivas contra un fuerte aumento en los precios de la gasolina causados por las guerra de sanciones de EE. UU. contra Irán.
Siguen las manifestaciones en Chile en oposición a las promesas de una nueva Constitución
Por Andrea Lobo, 20 noviembre 2019
La propuesta de un referéndum es un esfuerzo de la élite política de canalizar las protestas tras el capitalismo chileno sin hacer ninguna verdadera concesión en cuestiones sociales.
Con la huelga nacional programada para el 21 de noviembre, la crisis política se intensifica en Colombia
Por Evan Blake, 20 noviembre 2019
En respuesta a la inminente huelga, el Gobierno de Duque ha comenzado a preparar una brutal represión por parte de los militares y la policía.
Protestas de masas en Praga contra el Gobierno checo
Por Markus Salzmann, 20 noviembre 2019
La prensa estadounidense ha permanecido en gran medida en silencio, mientras más de 330 manifestantes desarmados fueron asesinados en las calles de la capital iraquí.
Unión de de Maestros de Chicago aprueba un contrato de austeridad, allanando el camino para el cierre de escuelas
Por Kristina Betinis, 20 noviembre 2019
El contrato de cinco años, alabado por los líderes sindicales y de la ciudad, amenaza con cerrar más escuelas y continúa la hambruna del tercer distrito escolar más grande del país.
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Одиннадцать тысяч ученых предупреждают о чрезвычайной климатической ситуации
Даниэль де Врис, 15 ноября 2019 г.
Сорок лет переговоров по поводу изменения климата между капиталистическими правительствами не сделали ничего для того, чтобы изменить траекторию движения в сторону экологической и гуманитарной катастрофы.
New in Turkish
Bolivya’da ABD destekli darbe
Bill Van Auken, 14 Kasım 2019
Güney Amerika’nın en yoksul ülkesi Bolivya, Pazar günü Devlet Başkanı Evo Morales’in,ve hükümet yetkililerinin istifasına yol açan ABD destekli darbenin ardından bir iç savaşın eşiğinde bulunuyor.
Almanya’daki Sosyalist Eşitlik Partisi, Berlin Duvarı’nın yıkılmasının yıldönümü üzerine toplantı düzenledi
Muhabirlerimizden, 14 Kasım 2019
Gerçekte Demokratik Alman Cumhuriyeti’nin kurulması, sosyalizmin gerçekleştirilmesi ile ilgili değil, Batı’da kapitalizmin istikrara kavuşturulması ile ilgiliydi
New in Bengali
ভারতে মাদারসন মোটরগাড়ি শ্রমিকদের ধর্মঘটকে মাওবাদী ইউনিয়ন নেতৃত্ব ক্রমাগত বিচ্ছিন্ন করে রাখছে
মোসেস রাজকুমার ও শশী কুমার, ২৫ অক্টোবর ২০১৯
মাসারসন অটোমোটিভ টেকনোলজিস অ্যান্ড ইঞ্জিনিয়ারিং (এম-এ-টি-ই বা মেট)-এর শ্রমিকদের দ্বারা সংগঠিত অনির্দিষ্টকালের ধর্মঘট এখন তৃতীয় মাসে পড়ল।
মার্কিন ফ্যাসিবাদকে এক বলিষ্ট না! ট্রাম্পকে গদিচ্যূত করতে গণআন্দোলন গড়ে তুলুন!
সোশ্যালিস্ট ইকুয়ালিটি পার্টি-র রাজনৈতিক কমিটি, ১৪ অক্টোবর ২০১৯
সন্দেহের ওপর ভিত্তি করে যে তদন্ত কংগ্রেস শুরু করেছিল তার পরিপ্রেক্ষিতে রাষ্ট্রপতি ডোনাল্ড ট্রাম্পের প্রতিক্রিয়া প্রকাশ্যেই সম্পূর্ণ ফ্যাসিবাদী চরিত্রের। গত সপ্তাহে মিনিয়াপোলিস, মিনেসোটা ও লেক চার্লসে ট্রাম্প প্রকাশ্যে বিদেশীদের প্রতি আতঙ্ক, জাতিগত বিদ্বেষ এবং ইহুদি-বিদ্বষের স্বপক্ষে কথা বলেছে।
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O golpe na Bolívia apoiado pelos EUA
Por Bill Van Auken, 14 Novembro 2019
Apoiado por Washington, o violento golpe na Bolívia foi facilitado pela covardia política e traição do governo de Morales e seu partido MAS.
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- La campaña demócrata de censurar el internet: ¿quién determina qué son “mentiras”? (11.11.2019)
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The impeachment crisis and American imperialism
21 November 2019
The principal crime revealed in the impeachment hearings is how American imperialism conducts itself towards smaller and less powerful nations such as Ukraine.
The New York Times' 1619 Project
IYSSE holds meeting on “Race, Class, and the fight for Socialism” at New York University
By Owen Mullan and Sandy English, 21 November 2019
The meeting was addressed by socialist scholar Tom Mackaman who responded to the historical falsifications put forward by the New York Times’ 1619 Project.
An interview with historian James Oakes on the New York Times’ 1619 Project
By Tom Mackaman, 18 November 2019
The New York Times’s 1619 Project: A racialist falsification of American and world history
By Niles Niemuth, Tom Mackaman and David North, 6 September 2019
SEP and IYSSE meeting series in the United States
Race, Class and the Fight for Socialism: Perspectives for the Coming Revolution in America
This meeting series will refute the historical falsifications advanced in the New York Times “1619 Project,” explain their underlying political motivations and present the strategy for socialist revolution in America today.
The “Irrepressible Conflict:” Slavery, the Civil War and America’s Second Revolution
By Eric London, 9 November 2019
Arts Review
The Unwanted: 80 years since the tragic odyssey of the MS St. Louis
By Verena Nees, 21 November 2019
The German television drama The Unwanted: The Odyssey of the St. Louis recounts the story of the ship with more than 900 Jewish refugees on board fleeing Nazi Germany, prevented from landing by the Cuban, American and Canadian governments.
J’accuse (An Officer and a Spy): Roman Polanski’s masterpiece on the Dreyfus Affair
By Alex Lantier, 19 November 2019
Michael Winterbottom’s Greed: A searing indictment of the super-rich
By Thomas Scripps, 18 November 2019
Commentary
US puts new Sri Lankan president on notice
By K. Ratnayake, 20 November 2019
Former top military official wins Sri Lankan presidential election
The bloodbath in Baghdad
By Bill Van Auken, 19 November 2019
Wall Street Journal investigation confirms Google operates censorship blacklist
By Andre Damon, 18 November 2019
Workers Struggles
UAW continues blackout on Fiat Chrysler negotiations as media talks of possible strike
By Shannon Jones, 20 November 2019
Dutch health care strike: The defense of health care requires a socialist perspective
By Parwini Zora and Harm Zonderland, 20 November 2019
India: The indefinite strike by 48,000 Telangana transport workers at crossroads
By Kranti Kumara, 19 November 2019
India: 48,000 striking Telangana transport workers defy back to work order
Unifor imposes concessions contracts on Saskatchewan Crown Corporation workers
By Carl Bronski, 19 November 2019
Obituary
On the death of Soviet dissident Vladimir Bukovsky (1942–2019)
By Clara Weiss, 19 November 2019
An understanding of Bukovsky’s life and role in politics over the past half century must be placed within the broader context of the development of the October Revolution of 1917 and the Stalinist reaction against it.
Socialist Equality Party (UK)
Socialist Equality Party announces candidates in UK general election
By our reporter, 18 November 2019
The SEP is waging a political struggle against austerity, authoritarian rule, militarism and war.
Socialist Equality Party stands in UK general election: No to austerity, militarism and war! Free Julian Assange! For class struggle and socialist internationalism!
Socialist Equality Party (UK), 6 November 2019
The Socialist Equality Party is standing candidates in the December 12 UK general election to wage a political struggle against austerity, authoritarian rule, militarism and war.
The Socialist Equality Party Election Campaign in Sri Lanka
Sri Lankan presidential election: Workers must prepare to fight moves towards police-state rule
By K. Ratnayake, 16 November 2019
Vote for Pani Wijesiriwardena in the Sri Lankan presidential election! Rally to fight for international socialism!
By Socialist Equality Party (Sri Lanka), 12 November 2019
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History
David North introduces Turkish-language edition of In Defense of Leon Trotsky at Istanbul Book Fair
By our reporter, 11 November 2019
Mehring Yayıncılık announced the publication of five major works by the International Committee of the Fourth International (ICFI) at its Istanbul Book Fair stall, including two authored by David North.
Free Assange and Manning
Sweden drops investigation into bogus sexual misconduct allegations against Julian Assange
By Patrick Martin, 19 November 2019
UN special rapporteur exposes Swedish sexual misconduct frame-up of Assange
Julian Assange appears in court via video link: Legal rights denied by judge
By Thomas Scripps, 19 November 2019
Public meetings in Australia and New Zealand
Stop the US extradition of WikiLeaks publisher Julian Assange! Free Assange and Manning!
More on the campaign to Free Assange and Manning »
Autoworkers Struggles
From the archive of the WSWS
What is the UAW?
By Shannon Jones, 12 November 2019
Former UAW-GM VP Joe Ashton charged in corruption scheme
How Ford and the UAW plan to cut autoworkers’ health care
Feds may have secretly recorded UAW President Gary Jones ordering cover-up of embezzlement of union funds
This week in history: November 18-24
25 years ago: Hurricane Gordon dissipates after two weeks of destruction
On November 21, 1994, Hurricane Gordon dissipated over South Carolina after nearly two weeks of destruction throughout the Atlantic and Caribbean. The hurricane hit parts of Central America, the Cayman Islands, Jamaica, the Dominican Republic, Haiti, Cuba, the Turks and Caicos islands, the Bahamas, and the southeastern US coast for nearly two weeks.
50 years ago: Native American group begins occupation of Alcatraz island
On November 20, 1969, a group of about 90 Native Americans led by Richard Oakes sailed small boats across San Francisco Bay and began an occupation of Alcatraz Island, site of the notorious Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary, which had closed in 1963.
75 years ago: Allied forces capture German town
On November 19, 1944, the British Second Army secured control of Geilenkirchen, a German town in North Rhine-Westphalia, near the border with the Netherlands. The successful offensive, aimed at establishing a base of operations for further incursions into Germany, underscored the military crisis of the Nazi regime and heightened the anticipation of a full-scale Allied invasion.
100 years ago: US Senate fails to ratify Treaty of Versailles
On November 19, 1919, The United States Senate failed to secure the two-thirds majority needed to ratify the Treaty of Versailles, which had been negotiated by the Allied imperialist victors of World War I at the Paris Peace Conference that June.
Socialist Equality Party
Video: 70 years after the Chinese Revolution—How the struggle for socialism was betrayed
31 October 2019
Introduction to the 1955 SWP resolution “The Third Chinese Revolution and its Aftermath”
From the archives
SWP resolution: The Third Chinese Revolution and its Aftermath
Introduction to the 1951 report to the Fourth International by Chinese Trotskyist Peng Shuzhi
From the archives
The Causes of the Victory of the Chinese Communist Party over Chiang Kai-Shek, and the CCP’s Perspectives
Mehring Books
Mehring Yayıncılık publishes new ICFI books for İstanbul Book Fair
By Ulas Atesci, 29 October 2019
Preface to the Turkish edition of The Russian Revolution and the Unfinished Twentieth Century
By David North, 2 September 2019
Preview the new publication from Mehring Books
Author’s introduction to Bolsheviks Against Stalinism 1928-1933: Leon Trotsky and the Left Opposition
By Vadim Z. Rogovin, 30 August 2019
Now available from Mehring Books
Bolsheviks Against Stalinism 1928-1933: Leon Trotsky and the Left Opposition by Vadim Z. Rogovin
Featured Commentary
Drawing the lessons of the ICFI split—International Strategy and National Tactics: The change in the ICFI’s approach to national liberation movements
By Deepal Jayasekera, 30 September 2019
This lecture was delivered to the Socialist Equality Party (US) Summer School on July 25, 2019 by Deepal Jayasekera, Assistant Secretary of the Socialist Equality Party in Sri Lanka
Introduction to the Turkish language edition of In Defense of Leon Trotsky
Leon Trotsky’s four fateful years in Prinkipo: 1929-1933
By David North, 23 September 2019
The ICFI and the Crisis of Stalinism
The World Capitalist Crisis and the Tasks of the Fourth International: An analysis of the ICFI Perspectives resolution of 1988
The International Committee’s response to the “End of History”: The March 1992 Plenum of the ICFI
The Dissolution of the USSR and the Unipolar Moment of US Imperialism
China: Thirty years since the Tiananmen Square massacre
The Political Origins and Consequences of the 1982–86 Split in the International Committee of the Fourth International
The 2020 US Elections
Joe Biden: A familiar face, a deeply reactionary record
By Patrick Martin, 23 September 2019
Amy Klobuchar: The favorite Democrat of Senate Republicans
By George Gallanis, 19 August 2019
- Senator Kirsten Gillibrand: #MeToo, McCarthyism and machine politics
- Beto O’Rourke: The incredible shrinking empty suit
- Kamala Harris: Law-and-order with a dose of identity politics
- Pete Buttigieg: The made-to-order political “outsider”
- Elizabeth Warren espouses economic nationalist policies aligned with Donald Trump
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