New Today -- 11 September 2017

Perspective

Why was American capitalism unable to prepare for Hurricane Irma?

As Hurricane Irma wreaks havoc on Florida, the failure to adequately prepare for the storm and protect those in its path has exposed the irrationality of American capitalism.

News & Analysis

Millions face devastation from Hurricane Irma in southwest Florida, Tampa metro area

The destruction accompanying the huge storm is not merely a natural disaster, but a measure of the crisis of American society.

Caribbean islands devastated by storm surge, winds, rain

As US threatens North Korea, NATO chief warns of "more dangerous world"

Protests throughout the US held against attack on immigrant rights

Personal data of 143 million US consumers compromised in massive Equifax server hack

IAM pushes sellout deal on striking Chicago car mechanics

Australian High Court sanctions deportations of Sri Lankan refugees

Thai Supreme Court protects key figures in 2010 military crackdown

UK: Labour Mayor in Salford rubber stamps closure of disabled children's school

British Columbia NDP government abandons $15 minimum wage pledge

Centenary of the Russian Revolution

September 11-17: After the Kornilov AffairKerensky attempts to form dictatorial regime, Trotsky released from prison

Arts

Poet Ben Okri on London's Grenfell Tower fire: "It has revealed the undercurrents of our age"

Socialist Equality Party

Sri Lankan SEP Jaffna meeting discusses political bankruptcy of Tamil parties