Today on the WSWS

New Today -- 8 March 2018

Perspective

Lessons of the West Virginia teachers strike

The suppression of the strike is the result of the deliberate effort of the trade unions to prevent the struggle of teachers from developing into a movement of the entire working class against the capitalist system.

News & Analysis

Google admits collaboration with illegal US drone murder program

The company's involvement in the "targeted killing" program shows its pivotal role in US government attacks on democratic rights.

Trade conflict heats up

Justice department files suit against California "sanctuary" laws

For a unified socialist movement of lecturers and students!

An interview with a striking York University contract faculty member

US emergency departments report significant increase in opioid overdoses among all age groups, including infants

Anti-Russia campaign follows alleged poisoning of former UK/Russian double agent and daughter

Germany: Grand coalition expands foreign operations in Afghanistan and Iraq

After Burkina Faso bombing, France pledges to step up war in Sahel

Social media giants work with Indian government to censor Internet

Indian Stalinists routed in Tripura bastion

Australia: Anger erupts over privatised bus services in Newcastle

Commentary

The CIA Democrats

Australia: "Silent invasion" book advocates war against China

Arts Review

Ursula K. Le Guin: Prominent science fiction and fantasy writer (1929-2018)