New Today -- 14 December 2017

Perspective

Lessons of the Alabama election

Following the Alabama election and the defeat of Roy Moore, the Democrats are intensifying their campaign against Trump based on allegations of sexual misconduct and anti-Russia hysteria.

News & Analysis

Over a million in Puerto Rico living without the necessities of modern life

Nearly three months after Hurricane Maria made landfall a WSWS reporting team spoke to residents in San Sebastian, Puerto about the discrepancy between official news reports of the island's recovery and the actual conditions they face.

Congressional Republicans reach deal to pass tax cuts before Christmas

Ford workers speak out on Kentucky Truck worker's death

Trump administration scotches suggestion of talks with North Korea

Italy's "Black Wave" of neo-fascist attacks

Outgoing Fed chair Yellen brushes off financial warning signs

Alabama Senate result shows collapse of support for Trump

US Supreme Court rejects appeal by gay woman in employment discrimination case

Portland billionaire attacks city's homeless

BJP and Congress Party stoke reaction in Gujarat state election

Top Peruvian businessmen arrested in Odebrecht bribery scandal

Sri Lankan unions betray railway workers' strike

Commentary

Six months since the Grenfell Tower fire

"Grenfell changed everything"Failed by the State: The Struggle in the Shadow of Grenfell