New Today -- 12 July 2016

Perspective

A dangerous turn to economic nationalism

With all efforts to return global economic growth to pre-2008 levels having failed, the ruling class's economic theorists have turned to the promotion of protectionism and nationalism.

News & Analysis

Theresa May wins Conservative leadership contest and will be new UK prime minister

The ruthless dispatch of contender Andrea Leadsom, in order to secure the favoured candidate of the ruling elite as prime minister, is testament to the dire crisis facing the British bourgeoisie.

Angela Eagle chosen to front anti-Corbyn coup in UK Labour Party

Scottish National Party leader Nicola Sturgeon ignored in Europe

Democratic platform deal sets stage for Sanders' endorsement of Clinton

Militarized police forces throughout the US carry out mass arrests

Hague court decides South China Sea case today

SEP's 2016 election campaign in Australia furthers fight for international anti-war movement

Anger, uncertainty as layoffs hit Fiat Chrysler Sterling Heights Assembly

Massachusetts governor's fiscal control board rams through privatizations of public transit

Hungarian government cracks down on refugees

With Washington's blessing, Boeing signs mega-deal with Iran

Opposition party in South Korea hit by corruption probe

History

An interview with Victoria Bynum, historian and author of The Free State of JonesPart 1

Socialist Equality Party

Halt the attacks on living conditions! Fight for socialist policies!

Arts Review

The Mare by Mary Gaitskill: Attention to social inequalityin her own way