On November 5, the Socialist Equality Party and the International Youth and Students for Social Equality held a conference, Socialism vs Capitalism and War, at Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan. These are the remarks of SEP presidential candidate Jerry White.
Rise of the far right in Europe: A product of the anti-working class and pro-war policies of the established parties
The results of the most recent elections across Europe underscore a dangerous and accelerating trend: the rise of the far-right and fascistic forces and their integration into the heart of official politics.
Johannes Stern•
Neo-fascist Chega surges in Portugal as ruling right-wing Democratic Alliance coalition wins election
Responsibility for the rise of Chega lies with what the media promote as the "left" in Portugal, which has betrayed and repressed an increasingly militant wave of class struggles in recent years.
Alejandro López•
Portugal snap general election prepares rightward lurch by ruling elites amid mounting social crisis
The election campaign has been dominated by reactionary posturing, especially anti-migrant xenophobia. Not a single party raises the real issues confronting Portugal’s workers: the descent of capitalism into world war, the escalating crisis of the European Union, or the devastating impact of trade war, austerity and militarism.
Alejandro López•
Massive blackout paralyses Spain and Portugal
Subway networks, hospitals, airports, traffic lights, ATMs and telecommunications systems were crippled in scenes that brought a 21st-century population back to 19th-century conditions.
Alejandro López, Alex Lantier•
David Brown•
David Brown•
Santiago Guillen•
Paul Mitchell•
Santiago Guillen, Alex Lantier•