New Today -- 19 May 2018

Perspective

Google, drone murder and the military-intelligence-censorship complex

The publication of this week's open letter by leading technology academics protesting Google's role in drone murder exposes the partnership between the major technology giants and the US military/intelligence complex.

News & Analysis

Ten killed in mass shooting at Texas high school

The horrific frequency of mass shootings in the US is indicative of a diseased society, combining extreme levels of social alienation with the endless promotion of militarism by the ruling class.

Democrats defend FBI following reports it spied on Trump's election campaign

Trump administration to ban abortions at facilities receiving federal family planning funds

Greek Syriza government steps up brutal repression of refugees and asylum seekers

South Carolina teachers to rally for better pay and funding for schools

Five Star Movement and Lega unveil coalition agreement to form right-wing Italian government

French unions negotiate with government to impose railway privatization

EU summit: Anger over Trump hides European tensions

Seattle City Council and Kshama Sawant capitulate to Amazon, pass watered-down head tax

Ontario Liberals face electoral oblivion in June 7 provincial vote

Australian government rules out referendum as dual citizenship crisis escalates

Bangladesh students demonstrate over job quota system

Commentary

Britain's royal wedding: Recasting the monarchy in the age of identity politics

Statement of the Turkish supporters of the ICFI on the Israeli massacre of Palestinians in Gaza

Arts Review

Music streaming service Spotify initiates censorship against R. Kelly and XXXTentacion

Workers Struggles

Workers Struggles: Asia, Australia and the Pacific