New Today -- 14 February 2019

Perspective

The show trial of the Catalan nationalists and the far-right danger in Spain

In line with official politics across Europe, the ruling class in Spain is moving to build a police state and defending the legacy of 20th century fascism.

News & Analysis

One-day national strike paralyzes Belgium

Large parts of Belgium were brought to a standstill yesterday, as tens of thousands of workers took part in a national 24-hour strike to demand wage increases.

Union federation stages national strike in South Africa

Union rushing to end Denver teacher strike

Uncertainty hangs over US border deal as shutdown deadline nears

Heavy snow storm exposes depth of social crisis in US Pacific Northwest

Australian students endorse rallies to free Julian Assange

Washington escalates military threats as Venezuela regime change falters

Mexican President Lpez Obrador cracks down on Central American migrants

The workers' compensation nightmare at Delta Airlines: Part three

Italy: Mass demonstration in Rome against right-wing government

"Turning Point UK:" A far-right offensive on British campuses

New study reveals more details on deadly flammable cladding used on Grenfell Tower

Mass protests shut down Haiti

Sri Lanka: SEP and Abbotsleigh workers' committee organise picket to oppose witch hunt in plantations

Australian government loses vote on refugee medical evacuation legislation

New Zealand government expands police training in schools

Arts Review

The 2019 Grammy Awards: The music industry's love affair with itself

February 9 demonstration against GM plant closings

Autoworkers must prepare fight as UAW plans new givebacks in 2019 contracts

Commentary

One year since the Parkland high school massacre: A political balance sheet