Stalinism bears main responsibility for Hitler’s rise to power

Vol. 86/No. 11 - March 21, 2022
Nazi stormtroopers occupy union offices in Berlin 1933. Stalinist line that Social Democrats were “social fascists,” refusal to collaborate with them in fight against Hitler, allowed fascists to come to power without facing serious working-class combat.

The Struggle Against Fascism in Germany by Russian revolutionary leader Leon Trotsky is this week’s Books of the Month selection. Written during the heat of battle against the rising Nazi movement in the early 1930s, he explains the counterrevolutionary course…


Class-struggle road to end war in Ukraine

Vol. 86/No. 11 - March 21, 2022

Angered at the death and destruction raining down on the people of Ukraine by Moscow, and inspired by the ferocious resistance of the Ukrainian people, many protesters support calls for the U.S. rulers to impose ever-tightening sanctions and no-fly zones.…


Defeat Moscow’s war on Ukraine! Defend Ukraine independence!

All US troops, nuclear arms out of Europe!
Vol. 86/No. 11 - March 21, 2022
“Kherson is Ukraine,” says sign at March 5 protest that confronted Moscow’s troops occupying city of Kherson. Even after soldiers shot in the air, protesters stood their ground.

Two weeks into their invasion of Ukraine, Moscow’s forces are widening their assaults — slaughtering hundreds and devastating cities, leading to a fast-growing refugee crisis. At the same time, President Vladimir Putin’s forces confront courageous resistance all across the country,…


Join the fight to rid the world of the threat of nuclear war

Vol. 86/No. 11 - March 21, 2022

On the eve of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Vladimir Putin issued a warning, “Anyone who tries to interfere with us … must know that Russia’s response will be immediate and will lead you to such consequences as you have never…


Truckers fight gov’t mandates, attacks on their livelihoods

Vol. 86/No. 11 - March 21, 2022

HAGERSTOWN, Md. — Hundreds of “big rig” tractor trailer trucks and an estimated 1,000 vehicles overall — cars, pick-ups, motorcycles, and RVs — are crammed into the Speedway, an auto race track here, for People’s Convoy protests. More were still…


Join SWP campaigning against Moscow’s war to crush Ukraine

Vol. 86/No. 11 - March 21, 2022

From protests against Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine, to strike picket lines, truck stops, at workers’ doorsteps and with co-workers, Socialist Workers Party members are discussing the party’s statement: “Defend Ukraine’s independence! For defeat of Moscow’s invasion! U.S. troops, nuclear arms…


Striking Iowa Machinists reject bosses’ takeback offers, win support

Vol. 86/No. 11 - March 21, 2022

DAVENPORT, Iowa — Members of the International Association of Machinists on strike at Eaton Corporation’s Mission Systems Division here voted March 4 to reject for a second time a company takeback contract. The vote was 97% against. IAM Local 388…


25 years after split-jury verdict Louisiana inmate finally freed

Vol. 86/No. 11 - March 21, 2022

Louisiana state prison inmate Brandon Jackson was released on parole Feb. 11 after serving 25 years of a 40-year sentence. He had been charged with robbing an Applebee’s restaurant at gunpoint in 1997. Jackson’s original conviction was tainted, but that…



Debt crisis in Argentina comes down hard on working people

Vol. 86/No. 11 - March 21, 2022
Teachers in Jujuy, northern Argentina, are fighting for wage raise to keep up with skyrocketing price increases. Sign says, “No to the miserable 19% increase,” referring to the government’s offer. They went on strike March 1 to demand increase to match Argentina’s 50% inflation.

A deal between the government of Argentine President Alberto Fernández and the International Monetary Fund to refinance $44.5 billion in debt owed to wealthy bondholders awaits the approval of the country’s legislature. If adopted, the unending cycle of paying off…