Today on the WSWS

New Today -- 7 July 2018

Perspective

Trade war and the political independence of the working class

On the eve of World War II, Leon Trotsky wrote that that the bourgeoisie "toboggans with closed eyes towards an economic and military catastrophe." Eighty years on, his words have a profound resonance.

News & Analysis

Hundreds more immigrant children detained than previously reported

The parents of 19 children under the age of 5 have already been deported. Many will never see their children again.

Trauma continues for immigrant children in US detention

Wall Street rebounds after federal jobs report shows continued wage stagnation

Australia pushes Pacific Pact to combat China

Detroit water shutoffs to resume in midst of punishing heat wave

Study shows 144,000 US inmates denied care for hepatitis C

French auto giant PSA announces new cuts at Opel

Conflict between Polish government and opposition escalates over Supreme Court

US defense secretary demands UK hike military spending

Macedonia name change agreement paves way for NATO expansion

Arts Review

Killing Eve: A television series about a soulless psychopath and her pursuer

Workers Struggles

New Zealand nurses speak to WSWS opposing sellout deal

Workers Struggles: Asia, Australia and the Pacific