Today on the WSWS

New Today -- 9 March 2016

Perspective

The arrest of former President Lula and the crisis of rule in Brazil

The detention and questioning of the founder of the Workers Party and former president has dramatically intensified the crisis of Brazil's ruling party.

News & Analysis

Sanders, Trump win presidential primaries in Michigan

Bernie Sanders' upset victory over Hillary Clinton reflects the growing anger among working people and youth over the destruction of jobs and living standards.

Western powers prepare military operations in Libya

US Air Force to boost presence in northern Australian bases

Australian government wracked by rifts over US military demands and austerity

Boston Public Schools students walk out over proposed budget cuts

Democrats cover up role of Obama administration in Flint water crisis

Nearly one-third of US food stamp recipients rely on food pantries

Cuba denounces continued US enforcement of embargo

Slovakian parliamentary elections marked by rightward shift

Poor mental health care in England is "ruining lives," report finds

UK energy firms rake in profits as "fuel poverty" escalates

Australia: Labor Party, teacher unions prepare further assault on public education

Mehring Books

ICFI statement "Socialism and the Fight Against War" now available from Mehring Books

Commentary

The New York Times ' Nicholas Kristof warns of "Donald the Dangerous"

The death of Nancy Reagan

The Crisis in Detroit and Flint

SEP and IYSSE meeting: The political and social roots of the Flint water crisis