In a September 12, 2025 article from the World Socialist Web Site (WSWS), the focus is on the deteriorating economic situation in the United States, particularly the rapidly rising unemployment rate, which is described as a catalyst for potential class struggle. The article paints a grim picture of widespread job losses and economic hardship affecting broad sections of the population.
The author argues that this economic crisis is unfolding against a backdrop of increasing political authoritarianism under the Trump administration, described as actively moving towards a dictatorship. This creates a volatile mix where economic desperation fuels social unrest, while the government simultaneously suppresses dissent and restricts democratic rights.
The article suggests that the confluence of these factors—economic collapse and dictatorial rule—is pushing the working class toward a breaking point. The growing disparity between the wealthy elite and the struggling masses, exacerbated by government policies that favor the rich, is seen as a significant driver of potential social upheaval. The article implies that the future holds the prospect of intensified class conflict.
find the original article here: https://www.wsws.org/en/articles/2025/09/12/neua-s12.html