Today on the WSWS

New Today -- 6 February 2017

Perspective

The Democratic Party and the anti-Russia hysteria

While millions who have demonstrated against Trump are motivated by opposition to national chauvinism and authoritarianism, the criticism of Trump by the Democrats is centered on their demand for aggression against Russia.

News & Analysis

White House appeals ruling against anti-Muslim travel ban

Trump took to Twitter to denounce the "so-called judge" who struck down the ban, while Trump's lawyers argued that the president has "unreviewable authority" over immigration and foreign policy.

Canada's hypocritical response to Trump's anti-Muslim order

US defence secretary backs Japan, threatens war against China over disputed islets

Tens of thousands rally in London in second round of anti-Trump protests

UK protesters speak out against Trump

Australian protesters speak on war dangers and Trump immigration ban

Veteran of torture program appointed new deputy CIA director

Trump plans rollback of drug industry regulations

EU summit approves sealing off the Mediterranean from refugees

Australian coalition government faces defections

Chile ravaged by fires

Officials declare Pittsburgh's water unsafe to drink

Governor Scott Walker attacks Wisconsin's working poor

IYSSE

Germany: Growing support for campaign at Bremen University against right-wing professor Jrg Baberowski

This week in history

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