New Today -- 17 November 2016

Perspective

As anti-Trump protests spread, Democrats scramble to contain opposition

An entire generation of youth is entering into politics and being radicalized by the advent of the most right-wing government in American history.

News & Analysis

As Syrian fighting intensifies, growing signs of military escalation under Trump

The offensive has been accompanied by an increasingly hysterical campaign in the media against any easing of tensions with Moscow under a Trump administration.

Vice President Biden, Senate Democrats redouble pledge to work with Trump

Autoworkers react to the election of Trump

Cop who killed Philando Castile facing manslaughter charges

Obama postures as Europe's protector in Athens

Obama visits Berlin after Trump's victory

Pro-Russian candidates win presidential elections in Bulgaria and Moldova

UK government accelerates privatisation of National Health Service

Canadian PM urges global financial elite to join privatization drive

Australia: NSW government re-introduces public school inspectors to enforce unpopular measures

Anglo American sacks workers amid strike at Australian mine

New Zealand's suicide toll highlights social crisis

Workers Struggles

Philadelphia transit workers must reject sellout deal

Arts Review

The "madness" of war dimly understood in Hacksaw Ridge and the world set right by aliens in Arrival

Mehring Books

Globalization and the International Working Class: A Marxist Assessment