New Today -- 27 April 2018

Perspective

The Democratic Party and the confirmation of Mike Pompeo

The nominal "opposition" party paved the way for the installation of an advocate of war, mass surveillance and torture as the new US secretary of state.

News & Analysis

Arizona strike biggest yet in teachers' revolt in US

Arizona teachers launched their first strike in state history while educators in neighboring Colorado are walking out as the struggle of teachers continues to grow.

Striking Arizona teachers speak out

North and South Korea hold "peace" summit

US housing secretary proposes tripling rent for poorest households

Ford announces plans to slash US car production, cut billions in costs

Thousands of UK auto jobs to go

Germany: IG Metall union sabotages workers' struggle to defend jobs

Four years since beginning of Flint water crisis: Youth denounce government criminality

German chancellor travels to Washington amid trade and geopolitical tensions

European Central Bank points to slowing economic growth

Opposition mounting to Teamsters deal to cut pensions at ABF Freight

Assailant charged with murder following Toronto van attack

After Washington briefings, Australian Labor Party reiterates support for "foreign interference" bills

Socialist Equality Party

Workers and youth denounce Sri Lankan May Day ban

Arts Review

I Am Not a Witch, The Workshop, The Distant Barking of Dogs, Garry Winogrand and Louise Lecavalier: Poverty, war and right-wing politicsand the lives of two artists

Workers Struggles

Workers Struggles: Europe, Middle East & Africa