Emergency Silence

The article details a significant systems failure within the Australian emergency call system, 000, for the second time in under two years. This latest incident, occurring on September 26, 2025, left Australians unable to contact emergency services via phone for a crucial period. The outage primarily affected Telstra mobile users attempting to connect to theContinue reading “Emergency Silence”

Zarah’s Sheffield Stand

The article on wsws.org discusses a speaking event featuring Zarah Sultana, a Labour MP, at the World Transformed (TWT) festival in Liverpool. The article criticizes Sultana’s politics as being aligned with the Labour right wing and complicit in austerity measures, despite her occasional socialist rhetoric. It points to her support for Starmer’s leadership, which theContinue reading “Zarah’s Sheffield Stand”

Dual Executions

In September 2025, the World Socialist Web Site (WSWS) reported on the impending executions of two men, Nicholas Lee Wickersham and Abdul Awad, scheduled to occur within hours of each other. These federal executions were part of a surge orchestrated by the Trump administration, marking a significant resumption of capital punishment at the federal levelContinue reading “Dual Executions”

Kneecap Case Dropped

Chief Magistrate Goldspring issued a harsh judgement against the Starmer government, stemming from their efforts to undermine democratic norms and expedite the extradition of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange to the United States. The government’s actions involved secretly negotiating with Washington, potentially violating the 2003 Extradition Act, which mandates judges to determine if extradition is compatibleContinue reading “Kneecap Case Dropped”

Gerrymander Law Signed

The article discusses the intensifying efforts by the Republican Party in Missouri to retain control of Congress in the upcoming midterm elections, regardless of popular vote outcomes. The primary focus is on the potential manipulation of election results and the implementation of measures designed to suppress votes, particularly within urban areas and among demographics perceivedContinue reading “Gerrymander Law Signed”

Dearborn’s Loss

On September 21, Shadi Charara and his family were targeted in an Israeli drone strike while driving in Bint Jbeil, southern Lebanon. Charara, a car dealer, was returning home with his family after a meal at his father-in-law’s residence when their vehicle was struck, resulting in the immediate death of Charara, his sister, and hisContinue reading “Dearborn’s Loss”

Stalin’s Shadow: Spain’s Lost Revolution

The article focuses on the counter-revolutionary role of Stalinism during the Spanish Civil War (1936-1939). It argues that the Stalinist regime in the Soviet Union, through its influence on the Spanish Communist Party (PCE) and the Comintern, actively undermined the revolutionary potential of the Spanish working class and peasantry. The article contends that rather thanContinue reading “Stalin’s Shadow: Spain’s Lost Revolution”

UAW Election Deadline

The article discusses the legal battle between Will Lehman, a former Mack Trucks worker and socialist candidate for UAW president, and the Biden administration’s Department of Labor (DOL) regarding Lehman’s challenge to the 2022 UAW presidential election. Lehman argues the election was undemocratic due to the UAW’s suppression of dissent and limited access for rank-and-fileContinue reading “UAW Election Deadline”

Global Workers’ Uprising

Workers across the globe are engaging in strikes and protests over poor working conditions and inadequate pay. In Oviedo, Spain, bus drivers initiated a strike demanding improved work conditions. Simultaneously, in Iran, aluminum workers temporarily ended their hunger strike, but the broader national protests for better pay and working conditions continue unabated. Mirroring this struggle,Continue reading “Global Workers’ Uprising”

EsSalud Strike Ends

Following President Dina Boluarte’s approval rating plummeting to 5%, Peru’s largest union, the General Confederation of Workers of Peru (CGTP), called a national strike on September 25, 2024. The strike aimed to address the economic crisis, unemployment, and corruption. The CGTP demanded higher wages, price controls on basic goods, and an end to privatization. TheyContinue reading “EsSalud Strike Ends”