United States of America
The Politician—A satire that struggles to find its feet
The Politician straddles high school drama and political satire—and does neither successfully until the end.
No more wars over oil
Saudi Arabia and the US are driving closer to war with Iran, following drone strikes on Saudi Arabian oil plants last Saturday.
Democrats barred from Israel
Israel barred two prominent US politicians from entry last week because of their support for Palestinians.
After Portland, Trump gives boost to far right protest
Anti-fascists in Portland, Oregon, saw off some 100 far right demonstrators last Saturday.
The deep roots of the neoliberal crisis
The crisis of the neoliberal order accelerates by the week.
Resisting the US’s racist president
As Donald Trump dramatically escalates his dangerous racist rhetoric and his vicious assaults on migrants, activists in the US spoke about what they’re doing to resist
US activist speaks out about huge victory for socialists in New York
28 June 2018Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez beat one of the US Democratic Party old guard, Joe Crowley, in an internal party election, a primary, earlier this week. She was endorsed by the Democratic Socialists of America, a social-democratic party with ties to the Democrats.
End Trump’s racist rule
26 June 2018As Donald Trump’s policies lock up migrants and their children, we all need to take to the streets when he makes his visit to Britain, writes Alistair Farrow
This Is America is a powerful commentary on racism in the US
14 May 2018Donald Trump argues it’s safe to carry a gun because that stops you being a victim of knife crime. In that context This is America, the latest single by Donald Glover aka Childish Gambino, is a welcome breath of fresh air.
What’s the deal in Iran?
13 May 2018Nick Clark looks at how decades of Western rulers’ meddling in Iran have meant coups, repression and war. But recent movements also show potential for resistance
LETTERS: ‘I was made to go through interrogation by the state’
26 February 2018Plus, cuts to mental health services, South Africa after Zuma and more
Donald Trump’s first twelve months in office - a year of horrors and resistance
16 January 2018Cowardly, sexist, racist US president Donald Trump has lurched from crisis to crisis since his inauguration a year ago this Saturday. His attacks have been relentless—but the resistance has been inspiring.
Alexander Hamilton—an enemy of the working class
02 January 2018As the hit musical gets rave reviews in the West End, Anthony Hamilton looks at the truth behind the other Hamilton—a racist and a capitalist class fighter
Socialist candidates have election success as voters turn against Trump
14 November 2017Donald Trump was elected US president one year ago. In a fitting act of defiance, voters brought in the most left wing candidates on offer in many city and state elections last week.
Trump’s threats over Iran deal can plunge him into new crisis
10 October 2017Trump is ratcheting up tensions against Iran
Vietnam—a graveyard for the US’s imperial ambitions
26 September 2017A new ten-part documentary sets itself up as the definitive account of the Vietnam War. It brings out new voices and footage, but obscures the truth
US and its allies rattle sabres in Korea row
25 April 2017The US and South Korea held their “largest ever” annual joint military exercise last week. The Japanese navy is sending two destroyers to rendezvous with US warship Carl Vinson.
War threats flow from logic of imperialism
11 April 2017The world has moved closer towards a deadly military catastrophe in the last week. It’s an utterly chilling prospect.
Trump’s missiles pour more fuel on the fire
11 April 2017US president Donald Trump took advantage of the Syrian regime’s latest atrocity last week to launch a major cruise missile attack on the Shayrat airfield.
Who James Baldwin was and why you should see I Am Not Your Negro
11 April 2017Elizabeth Grant-Campbell reviews I Am Not Your Negro, a new film about radical writer and activist James Baldwin, and Dave Sewell looks at the work and politics of a unique fighter against oppression
Click here to download this weeks paper in PDF format, plain text format, and browse previous issues.
- Outrage after court rules against strike in Royal Mail
- Angry Hong Kong protests push authorities ‘to the brink’
- Australian wildfires - winds fan the flames that surround Sydney
- Transport round up: Month of South Western strikes to guard safety
- Poorly-paid health staff are sick of low wages
- Trump twins team up to keep toxic Tories on top
Get In Touch
Socialist Worker is your paper. If you're involved in activity, send us a report. If you've got something to say, send us a letter.
Enter your email address below to receive our breakfast in red email updates each morning
Follow us
Become a fan
RSS Feed