New Today -- 19 July 2018

Perspective

The "treason" charge against Donald Trump

The Democrats have adopted a well-worn narrative from the history of the US right, merely changing the word "communism" to "Russia".

News & Analysis

Trump moves to restrict asylum

While the Democrats and the media are obsessing over Trump's supposed pro-Russian "treason," the administration is escalating its assault on the right to asylum.

EU and Japan sign trade deal

Claiming that the war on poverty has been won, Trump administration works to gut social programs

UPS workers' opposition grows to Teamsters sellout

American Federation of Teachers convention devoted to boosting Democratic Party candidates

General strike and ongoing protests in Panama against electricity rate hike

Fascist assault on UK union leader Steve Hedley

Spain's Socialist Party prepares new austerity budget, boosts military spending

Australia's new espionage laws target whistleblowers and political opponents

Australian PM promotes racist campaign over "African gangs"

SEP 2018 Election Campaign

Socialist candidate for Congress Niles Niemuth submits thousands of signatures for ballot access in Michigan

Obituary

Sri Lankan SEP member Mohamdiramlage Chandrasiri (19552018)

Commentary

Obama boasts: "I'm surprised how much money I got"