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The *Wall Street Journal* article highlights potential economic fallout for Canada and Mexico stemming from a trade war. The article focuses on the implications of protectionist policies and trade tensions, predicting possible contractions in the Canadian and Mexican economies. Specifically, the article suggests that Canada could experience an economic contraction of up to 5 percent,Continue reading “Tariff Tremors”

In March 2025, students at Western International High School in Detroit staged a walkout to protest escalating ICE raids and deportations impacting their community. The protest was part of a broader nationwide wave of demonstrations against increased immigration enforcement actions. The students voiced concerns about the impact of deportations on families and the climate ofContinue reading “Students Rise”

Across the globe, workers are engaging in strikes and protests driven by economic hardship, eroded benefits, and deteriorating working conditions. In France, dockers and port workers initiated a 24-hour strike to demonstrate their opposition to pension reforms and attacks on leave entitlements. This action is part of a broader wave of discontent sweeping France overContinue reading “EMEA at Work”

“VMRO,” directed by Ante Popovski and released in 1975, is a Macedonian historical drama focusing on the Internal Macedonian Revolutionary Organization (VMRO) in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The film explores the organization’s struggle for Macedonian autonomy from the Ottoman Empire and the complex dynamics within the group, including internal conflicts and differingContinue reading “Hanging Rock: 50 Years of Mystery”

A growing housing crisis is severely impacting retired renters in the United States, pushing a significant number into poverty and financial instability. The article highlights how escalating rents, coupled with stagnant retirement incomes, are creating a precarious situation for many seniors who lack homeownership. While government data presents a rosier picture of senior poverty, theContinue reading “Retirement’s Double Dip”

The article from wsws.org criticizes United Auto Workers (UAW) President Shawn Fain for allegedly misleading UAW members regarding both the Democratic Party and former President Donald Trump. It argues that Fain initially misrepresented Vice President Kamala Harris and the Democrats as pro-worker allies during the 2024 election, a claim the article deems false. The articleContinue reading “Auto Union Solidarity Now!”

Following the deadly Tempi train crash in Greece, which claimed the lives of 57 people, largely students, a significant protest movement emerged, fueled by public outrage and grief. The article highlights the unique character of this movement, distinguishing it from traditional political affiliations and union structures. A key aspect of the movement was its directContinue reading “Tempi: Justice Delayed”

On Tuesday, the U.S. imposed 25 percent tariffs on Mexican steel and aluminum imports, escalating economic tensions and threatening to push Mexico into a historic crisis. These tariffs, enacted under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act, cite national security concerns, a justification widely seen as dubious. The tariffs are expected to severely impact MexicanContinue reading “Trump’s Tariff Call Borderline Tariffs”

The article on wsws.org examines the political trajectory of Kenyan President William Ruto’s government, highlighting the growing social and political tensions in the country. It points to Ruto’s broken promises regarding poverty reduction and job creation, leading to widespread disillusionment amongst the working class and poor. The article argues that Ruto’s administration, despite campaigning onContinue reading “Kenya’s Marxist Trap”

The article discusses a campaign to defend Professor Nadera Shalhoub-Kevorkian, a Palestinian professor at Hebrew University facing disciplinary action and potential termination following her comments on the Gaza conflict. Shalhoub-Kevorkian was suspended after signing a petition accusing Israel of genocide and denying the October 7th Hamas attack, later reinstated but still under investigation. The authorContinue reading “Solidarity with Randa”