New Today -- 26 February 2018

Perspective

US military, Trump administration claim unlimited powers to wage war in Syria

Letters from the State Department and the Pentagon maintain that no congressional approval is required to extend the US military intervention in the Middle East without limit, either in duration or scale.

News & Analysis

West Virginia teachers strike at the crossroads

The unions and the Democratic Party are working frantically behind the scenes to contain and smother the statewide strike.

Teachers speak out on the struggle in West Virginia

Democratic memo defends FBI's illegal spying on Trump campaign

In wake of Parkland school shooting, Republicans and Democrats call for boosting police powers

Fighting continues in Syria after another UN ceasefire

South Korean president holds talks with top North Korean officials

Australian prime minister expands war commitments during Washington trip

German Left Party voices support for military rearmament and war

London tower block leaseholders oppose having to pay cladding repair bill

UK: Hunger strikers at Yarl's Wood immigration detention centre

Brazilian army general tapped to take over law enforcement in Rio de Janeiro

US immigration service quietly removes "nation of immigrants" from its mission statement

Interview with Arang Keshavarzian, NYU professor barred from the UAE

Canadian auto parts workers set to strike Windsor plants

Australia: Locked-out Glencore coal mine workers face new provocations

This week in history

This week in history: February 26-March 4

Commentary

Pseudo-left Qubec Solidaire shifts further right

Socialist Equality Party

The class issues behind the racist "African gang" campaign