New Today -- 5 September 2017

Perspective

Macron's labor decrees in France: A new stage in the international social counter-revolution

By unilaterally rewriting the French Labor Code, Macron is setting into motion a confrontation with the working class with international and revolutionary implications.

News & Analysis

The US faces off against China and Russia over North Korea

In a provocative speech in the UN, US ambassador Nikki Haley not only targeted North Korea over its nuclear test, but also threatened China and Russia.

Media and political establishment begin to move on as Houston residents return to devastated city

Immigrant community braces for Trump's decision on DACA

Candidates denounce refugees, demand state build-up at German election debate

No progress in UK- European Union talks over Brexit

As school year starts teachers, parents and students face political struggle to defend public education

San Diego declares public health emergency after death toll from Hepatitis A outbreak rises to 14

Los Angeles County wildfires prompt California governor to declare state of emergency

IAM isolates striking Chicago car mechanics, seeks separate agreements

Brazil's ruling circles fear international "isolation"

Israeli electricity shutoff deepens social crisis in Gaza

Sri Lankan university workers defeat union attempts to victimise SEP member

Obituary

Cynthia Brust Moore (1944-2017): A steadfast supporter of the Trotskyist movement

Google Censorship

Sri Lankan students oppose Google's censorship of the World Socialist Web Site

Commentary

Australia: Socialist Alternative conference seeks new political trap for rising discontent

IYSSE

Oppose the militarist high school graduation policy of Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel!

Workers Struggles

Workers Struggles: The Americas