Jew-hatred, ‘racial purity’ at heart of Hamas program

Vol. 89/No. 2 - January 20, 2025

The Jew-hatred at the heart of Hamas’ drive to destroy Israel is no secret. Its 1988 founding covenant says, “Our struggle against the Jews is very great and very serious.” Hamas, which operates primarily in Gaza and the West Bank,…



Imperialism’s march to fascism and war

Vol. 89/No. 2 - January 20, 2025

Millions of working people are being drawn into world politics today amid the deepening crisis shaking the imperialist system. It has led to trade and military conflicts between rival ruling classes and their governments; Moscow’s drive to subjugate the Ukrainian…


Pathfinder titles draw interest at African Studies conference

Vol. 89/No. 2 - January 20, 2025
Many participants visited Pathfinder booth at African Studies Association conference in Chicago Dec. 12-14. Pathfinder volunteer Lisa Rottach, left, introduces Militant, books.

CHICAGO — The 67th annual meeting of the African Studies Association here brought together over 1,600 academics, authors and others Dec. 12-14. Many participants came from Africa. Over 350 panel discussions covered politics, economic underdevelopment and other topics. An exhibition…


25, 50 and 75 Years Ago

Vol. 89/No. 2 - January 20, 2025

January 17, 2000 Leading up to the new millennium, Washington issued a number of “worldwide terrorism warnings” as it beefed up the cops at its border. In the name of combating “Islamic terrorism,” the U.S. rulers show utter contempt for…



Correction

Vol. 89/No. 2 - January 20, 2025

In Militant issue no. 1, the article, “Culture flourishes in Ukraine while artists, actors are jailed in Russia,” should have said that “Three Comrades,” a play by Yevhen Nyshchuk, was adapted from Erich Maria Remarque’s post-World War I novel of…


Strike seeks to extend contract to all Las Vegas hotel workers

Vol. 89/No. 2 - January 20, 2025
Culinary Local 226 members picket Virgin Hotels Las Vegas Jan. 6. The bosses sent goons to tear down strikers’ banners and signs. “You losers!” pickets yelled. “No contract, no peace!’

LAS VEGAS — “Give us the same as the other hotels,” pickets chanted in front of Virgin Hotels Las Vegas Jan. 6. Some 700 members of Culinary Workers Union Local 226 — guest-room attendants, cocktail and food servers, porters, bellmen,…


Ongoing high prices eat away at the lives of working people

Vol. 89/No. 2 - January 20, 2025

Despite claims by the outgoing Joseph Biden government and liberal big-business media that inflation is now at “acceptable” levels, working people continue to face the scourge of high prices for basic necessities, from food to energy to rent. Wealthy dabblers…


Democrats move to restrict ballot access in New Jersey

Vol. 89/No. 2 - January 20, 2025

In a serious assault on constitutional rights, the New Jersey state Assembly voted up a bill Dec. 19 that would more than double petitioning requirements for the Socialist Workers Party and others who aren’t candidates of the bosses’ two main…