New Today -- 9 May 2018

Perspective

Trump torpedoes Iran nuclear accord

In its reckless and ruinous drive for global hegemony, US imperialism, like the Nazi regime, makes diplomatic agreements only to break them when expedient.

News & Analysis

White House and ex-intelligence chiefs push torture veteran as CIA director

With a public Senate hearing set for Wednesday, supporters of Gina Haspel for the post of CIA director argue that her role in the agency's torture program is outweighed by her anti-Russia record.

Injured Flat Rock Ford worker was shifted to dangerous job with almost no training

ICE officials break into home in San Diego to detain immigrant worker in front of his five children

Sympathy strike expands University of California picket lines

For a political movement of the entire working class against inequality and capitalism!

NYC New School worker-students strike against poverty wages

Ontario Liberals attempt to legislate end to York University strike

Jeremy Corbyn silent on persecution of Julian Assange

German defence minister calls for faster increase in military spending

Two injured in massive fire, explosion at Michigan auto parts plant

Iowa governor signs unconstitutional "heartbeat" bill that bans most abortions

Detroit exits bankruptcy, but conditions remain bleak

A desperate and vicious pre-election budget in Australia

Sri Lankan president makes anxious calls for political unity

May Day 2018 International Online Rally

The global significance of the resurgence of class struggle in the United States

Socialism and the struggle against Internet censorship

Commentary

Billionaire Bloomberg and union chief Weingarten join forces to undermine teachers' struggle

Oppose the brutal police crackdown on refugees in Germany

Arts Review

Christian Petzold's Transit: The condition of refugees as hell on earth