New Today -- 11 February 2019

Perspective

Oppose the Democrats' #MeToo witch-hunt against Virginia Lieutenant Governor Justin Fairfax

Once again, unsubstantiated and dubious sexual allegations are being used in a #MeToo operation driven by a right-wing political agenda.

News & Analysis

In their first strike in 25 years, Denver, Colorado teachers walk out

The Denver strike highlights the growing determination of educators, nationally and internationally, in the face of a concerted assault on public education.

West Virginia teachers, school staff vote "overwhelmingly" to authorize work action

Oakland students walk out as school board prepares major cuts

Acclaimed musician Roger Waters calls on people to demonstrate in Australia to defend Julian Assange

Chinese authorities extract forced confessions from student activists

Workers at ExxonMobil in Billings, Montana reject USW-company sellout contract

French "yellow vests" hold 13th protest against social inequality, police brutality

Thousands attend right-wing, anti-Catalan protest in Madrid

Bankruptcy judge approves sale of Sears to former CEO Edward Lampert for $5.2 billion

Study links abuse-deterrent OxyContin with rise in hepatitis C infections

Australia: Northern Queensland flood causes widespread destruction

UK rail workers demand reinstatement of conductor sacked for opposing Driver Only Operated trains

February 9 demonstration against GM plant closings

Autoworkers, supporters demonstrate in Detroit to oppose GM closures and layoffs

History

One hundred years since the Seattle General Strike

Eighty-two years since the victory of the Flint sit-down strike

This week in history

This week in history: February 11-17