New Today -- 1 November 2018

Perspective

The American oligarchy's attack on birthright citizenship

All factions of the ruling class view basic democratic rights as obstacles in their drive for wealth and world domination.

News & Analysis

GM quarterly profits hit record as US corporations accelerate cost-cutting

The United Auto Workers union has played a critical role in suppressing workers' wages and intensifying their exploitation in the factories.

Fiat Chrysler workers hit with temporary layoffs across North America

Trump may send 15,000 troops to US-Mexico border

Sri Lankan crisis: UNP rally demands reconvening of parliament

A major escalation in the US economic war against China

Japanese PM visits China in bid to improve relations

Australia declares China a threat to military-related university research and infrastructure

BlackRock boss Merz applies to head Germany's ruling CDU

Protests and strikes signal mounting hostility toward Italian government

UK budget: Labour makes clear big business will dictate Corbyn government policies

Ukraine's depopulation crisis

Exclusive Report

The view from inside America's child immigrant detention shelters

SEP 2018 Election Campaign

SEP candidate Niles Niemuth speaks with students and workers in Lincoln Park, Michigan

Arts Review

What do Tamara Jenkins' Private Life and Jesse Peretz's Juliet, Naked have in common?

Science

World vertebrate populations have fallen 60 percent since 1970