New Today -- 25 October 2018

Perspective

In the face of mounting threats, the working class must defend Julian Assange

The Ecuadorian government's public renunciation of any responsibility to defend Assange is an ominous warning that it is preparing to turn him over to British authorities.

News & Analysis

After Teamsters overrule "no" vote on contract, UPS earnings up 20 percent

The continuous growth in profits is facilitated by the Teamsters union, which functions as an instrument of UPS management and cheap labor contractor.

Bombs mailed to prominent Democrats and Trump critics

Indian police detain thousands of striking Tamil Nadu auto workers

Fall in hi-tech shares wipes out Wall Street's 2018 gains

"Trident Juncture" manoeuvres begin: NATO rehearses for war against Russia

French flooding deaths expose legacy of austerity

Thousands strike in Glasgow for equal pay

Polish regional elections point to growing political instability

Comptroller's report details crisis of New York's decaying transit system

Tensions continues to wrack Australian government after by-election defeat

History of the Fourth International

David North begins US speaking tour in Michigan to mark 80 years of the Fourth International

Featured commentary

New York Times celebrates downfall of 201 "powerful men:" The ugly face of the #MeToo campaign

For a nationwide hotel walkout!

Lottery fever: A symptom of social desperation

SEP 2018 Election Campaign

Oppose Trump's attacks on immigrants! Defend the migrant caravan!