New Today -- 26 February 2019

Perspective

The global struggle of teachers

Throughout the world, teachers have come to the forefront of the struggle against decades of austerity and levels of social inequality not seen since the 1920s.

News & Analysis

Pence threatens war in Venezuela at Colombia summit: "There is no turning back"

"All options are on the table," Pence said in a speech that combined threats of war with denunciations of socialism.

Unions, Democrats rush to end strike as Oakland teachers resist attack on public education

In wake of January teachers strike, further attacks on public schools planned in Los Angeles

Deep divisions remain between US and China

Reports disclose super-exploitation of Chinese technology workers

French-Italian proxy war in Libya

Poverty in the UK: 100 "baby banks" spring up to assist parents with basic supplies

Dozens killed in Nigeria amid election chaos

Trump administration bars US-born woman from re-entering the country

Part two: Widespread popular disgust with Chicago council elections

Immigrants endure inhuman conditions at ICE prison in New Jersey

Australian port workers threaten strikes against DP World's cuts to wages and conditions

Featured Commentary

Behind the racist backlash against Green Book

Sanders throws his support behind US propaganda campaign over Venezuela

Free Julian Assange!

Terry Hicks, father of former Guantanamo prisoner David Hicks, speaks on the defence of Julian Assange

Australian teachers pass workplace motion endorsing Free Assange rallies

Workers Struggles

Union rejects strike action as locomotive maker Wabtec imposes two-tier contract

Workers Struggles: The Americas