Monthly Archives: March 2025

The article on wsws.org discusses the increased frequency and intensity of tornadoes in the United States, particularly focusing on the shift in tornado season and the link to climate change. It highlights the devastating impact of recent tornado outbreaks, citing specific examples and the resulting loss of life and property damage. The article emphasizes thatContinue reading “Southern Fury”

Over the weekend, the US military launched numerous airstrikes targeting Yemen, with a significant portion focused on the capital city of Sanaa. These strikes, conducted on Saturday and Sunday, resulted in a considerable loss of life. At least 53 people were killed, a figure confirmed by reports emanating from the region. Tragically, a large portionContinue reading “Yemen Skies: Civilian Blood”

The article discusses the German Greens’ alignment with the proposed rearmament program of the incoming grand coalition between the Christian Democrats and Social Democrats. This alignment marks a significant shift, as the Greens, historically rooted in pacifism, now support a substantial increase in military spending. The Greens justify their position by citing the need toContinue reading “Greens Go to War?”

Donald Trump targeted Covington & Burling, a second major US law firm, following an earlier attack on Jones Day. This action came shortly after a federal judge temporarily blocked Trump’s executive order aimed at dismantling Jones Day, a firm that had represented Hillary Clinton. Trump’s animosity towards these firms stems from their perceived connections toContinue reading “Defiance on Hold”

In a recent speech, President Biden reiterated themes from his address to Congress, focusing on economic progress and national unity. He highlighted job creation, infrastructure investments, and efforts to lower healthcare costs, framing his administration as a champion for the working class and middle class. Biden also emphasized the need for bipartisan cooperation to addressContinue reading “Trump’s “Illegal” Media Rant”

A meeting was held by the Educators Rank-and-File Safety Committee and the International Youth and Students for Social Equality to discuss the crises in public education and the threats to democratic rights. The meeting focused on the failures of the teachers’ unions, particularly the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) and the National Education Association (NEA),Continue reading “Release Mahmoud”

The World Socialist Web Site article reviews two films, *Late Shift* and *The Firemen’s Ball*, highlighting their contrasting depictions of the working class. *The Firemen’s Ball*, a Czechoslovak New Wave film, uses slapstick comedy to satirize the ineptitude and corruption within a volunteer firemen’s organization in a small town, ultimately portraying them as buffoons preoccupiedContinue reading “Last Call”

A document circulating within US academic and research institutions reveals a concerted effort by the Office of Strategic Research and Analysis (OSRA), a division of the National Science Foundation (NSF), to align research funding and academic activity with US national security interests. The document, formatted as a five-page questionnaire, aims to gather detailed information onContinue reading “Trump’s Aussie Academia Crackdown”

Following the dismantling of a refugee encampment in Oxford city center, the article highlights the failure of authorities to address the root causes of homelessness and housing insecurity. The encampment, a temporary refuge for refugees and others without adequate housing, was broken up without providing alternative accommodations. The article emphasizes that the eviction has notContinue reading “Manchester’s Housing Crisis”