New Today -- 6 February 2019

Perspective

State of Fear: Trump unleashes tirade against socialism

The president's claims of an economic "miracle" were belied by his denunciations of rising public support for socialism within the United States.

News & Analysis

Paris steps up calls for coup in Venezuela

Amid growing repression of "yellow vest" protests, it is critical for workers in France and across Europe to oppose attempts to impose a far-right regime in Venezuela.

Canadian union leader postures as supporter of Matamoros strikers

Teachers at four Chicago charter school campuses walk out

48-year-old teacher perishes in house fire on Chicago's southwest side

Oakland, California teachers overwhelmingly vote to strike

FDA advisor criticizes agency's response to opioid epidemic

Strike wave hits Kosovo

UK: Employment growth at the expense of pay and job security

Australia: Bank shares soar after release of report into financial "misconduct"

Another flammable cladding fire in Australia highlights government failure

New Zealand health unions suppress struggles against Labour government

February 9 demonstration against GM plant closings

Mexican auto parts workers support February 9 demonstration in Detroit

History

One hundred years since the death of Franz Mehring

Arts Review

Fire in my mouth: New York Philharmonic premieres oratorio on the 1911 Triangle Shirtwaist Fire