New Today -- 5 April 2018

Perspective

The lies of the imperialist powers over the Skripal affair unravel

Not since Nazi Germany has the world witnessed such a shameless falsification of events as the provocation concocted around the poisoning in England of former Russian double agent Sergei Skripal and his daughter.

News & Analysis

Google workers demand end to company's involvement in drone murder

Over 3,000 Google employees have signed a letter condemning the company's participation in the criminal operations of the US military and the "business of war."

As Oklahoma strike enters fourth day, students speak out in support of teachers

Loyola Chicago adjunct faculty hold one-day strike

Trump administration announces National Guard deployment to US-Mexico border

US-China trade war intensifies

"Berlin burns:" Firefighters oppose austerity policies of state government

The right-wing politics of the British "Labour anti-Semitism" smear campaign

UK security review exposes militarist agenda behind Russian Novichok allegations

Outrage over protection of killer cops expressed at Sacramento City Council meeting

US Supreme Court grants police wide immunity when using excessive force

Trump administration axes Obama-era clean car standards

City of Detroit resuming brutal policy of mass water shutoffs

Ontario: Pro-austerity Liberals tout pre-election, "caring" budget

Russia-Japan dispute over Kurils reflects mounting tensions in North East Asia

New Zealand government under pressure to expel Russian diplomats

Australian workers and youth condemn police assault on disabled pensioner

Organizing Resistance to Internet Censorship

Ahead of Mexican elections social media companies, corporate press launch censorship operation

Commentary

The New York Times on race and class: What determines social mobility in America?