Monthly Archives: March 2025

The article discusses a campaign to defend Professor Nadera Shalhoub-Kevorkian, a Palestinian professor at Hebrew University facing disciplinary action and potential termination following her comments on the Gaza conflict. Shalhoub-Kevorkian was suspended after signing a petition accusing Israel of genocide and denying the October 7th Hamas attack, later reinstated but still under investigation. The authorContinue reading “Solidarity with Randa”

The article on wsws.org examines the political trajectory of Kenyan President William Ruto’s government, highlighting the growing social and political tensions in the country. It points to Ruto’s broken promises regarding poverty reduction and job creation, leading to widespread disillusionment amongst the working class and poor. The article argues that Ruto’s administration, despite campaigning onContinue reading “Kenya’s Marxist Trap”

On Tuesday, the U.S. imposed 25 percent tariffs on Mexican steel and aluminum imports, escalating economic tensions and threatening to push Mexico into a historic crisis. These tariffs, enacted under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act, cite national security concerns, a justification widely seen as dubious. The tariffs are expected to severely impact MexicanContinue reading “Trump’s Tariff Call Borderline Tariffs”

Following the deadly Tempi train crash in Greece, which claimed the lives of 57 people, largely students, a significant protest movement emerged, fueled by public outrage and grief. The article highlights the unique character of this movement, distinguishing it from traditional political affiliations and union structures. A key aspect of the movement was its directContinue reading “Tempi: Justice Delayed”

The article from wsws.org criticizes United Auto Workers (UAW) President Shawn Fain for allegedly misleading UAW members regarding both the Democratic Party and former President Donald Trump. It argues that Fain initially misrepresented Vice President Kamala Harris and the Democrats as pro-worker allies during the 2024 election, a claim the article deems false. The articleContinue reading “Auto Union Solidarity Now!”

Workers across the US and Mexico are facing increased economic insecurity driven by escalating trade tensions and subsequent job losses, particularly in the auto industry. The article highlights the anxieties of autoworkers in both countries regarding the impact of US protectionist policies, specifically tariffs on imported goods. These tariffs are disrupting integrated supply chains thatContinue reading “Tariff Trauma: UAW Dissent”

Donald Trump, speaking at a rally in Ohio, vowed to crack down on student protesters demonstrating against the ongoing genocide in Gaza, threatening them with deportation and arrest. This threat comes amid escalating protests on college campuses and elsewhere against the Biden administration’s support for Israel’s actions in Gaza. Trump characterized the student protesters asContinue reading “Trump: Silence Dissent, or Lose Funds”

The Socialist Equality Party (SEP) in Australia is holding a public meeting in Sydney to discuss the Australian Electoral Commission’s (AEC) ongoing refusal to register the party. The SEP contends that the AEC’s rejection is politically motivated and represents an attack on democratic rights. The party argues that the AEC’s actions are part of aContinue reading “SEP Ban: Democracy Under Attack”

In Detroit, the city government, controlled by the Democratic Party, is deliberately downplaying the severity of the homelessness crisis. Despite mounting evidence of increasing numbers of unsheltered individuals, the city’s official figures present a distorted and unrealistically low count. This misrepresentation aims to minimize the problem and justify inadequate funding and support for homeless services.Continue reading “Detroit’s Hidden Homeless”

The World Socialist Web Site article details the political machinations surrounding the bankruptcy case of WeWork and the subsequent legal battles involving Adam Neumann, the company’s co-founder. It focuses on a hearing where Neumann’s lawyers sought to question SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son about a 2019 agreement in which SoftBank was supposed to purchase $3 billionContinue reading “Fortress of Lies”