New Today -- 20 March 2019

Perspective

Trump, Bolsonaro and the danger of fascism

Trump hailed the "shared values" between his government and that of a former military officer, who praises the Brazilian military dictatorship that jailed, tortured and murdered tens of thousands of workers and students.

News & Analysis

Warnings of New Zealand neo-Nazi attack were ignored

The question must be raised: has the far-right been allowed to operate freely because it enjoys sympathy and support from the police and intelligence agencies in Australia and New Zealand?

US Supreme Court rules government can indefinitely detain immigrants years after release from criminal custody

May asks Brussels for Brexit extension amid worsening political crisis

Reports underscore how close India and Pakistan came to all-out war in late February

Mozambique, Zimbabwe and Malawi face a humanitarian catastrophe in the wake of Cyclone Idai

Massive Houston chemical fire burns indefinitely, spreading smoke across Texas

California university workers in one-day strike across the state

Sacramento, California teachers authorize strike

Ontario government savages public education

History

One hundred years since the formation of the Communist International

The Fight Against Fascism

London's Foyles Bookshop: Attendees discuss UK launch of Why Are They Back?

Arts Review

Captain Marvel: Money, feminism, militarism and previously "independent" filmmakers

Socialist Equality Party

Sri Lanka: Abbotsleigh Estate Workers Action Committee and SEP hold powerful conference

Commentary

Russian Pabloites push for a "broad left" amid growing social discontent, advanced US preparations for regime change