In this interview with Federico Fuentes, Marxist economist Michael Roberts explains the recent raft of tariffs announced by United States President Donald Trump on April 2 and how they fit into Trump’s broader project to reassert US global hegemony.
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Israel resumes genocidal campaign in Gaza
After seven weeks of a ceasefire, Israel suddenly resumed its genocidal bombing campaign on March 18. In surprise air attacks in the middle of the night, it killed at least 400 Palestinians, writes Kevin B Anderson.
Killing paramedics: Israel’s war on Palestinian health
Israel's pattern of institutional response to alleged war crimes is well-rehearsed, writes Binoy Kampmark.
Karyn Brown: Stop demolishing public housing
Karyn Brown, Waterloo public housing tenant and activist, said New South Wales Labor’s plan to push ahead with the demolition of the Waterloo estate is “ridiculous”. Isaac Nellist reports.
Geelong Mayor dismisses community concerns about aged care service cuts
Community members, aged care workers and politicians attended a snap protest against the City of Greater Geelong Council intention to close its aged care service. Angela Carr reports.
Stop Liberal and Labor’s gaslighting
Peter Dutton’s new policy to force gas companies to increase supply to the domestic market merely appears to stand up to the gas corporations. Alex Bainbridge argues it does the opposite.
Blak Sovereign Movement given a boost by Senator Lidia Thorpe
Djab Wurrung Gunnai Gunditjmara Senator Lidia Thorpe should be congratulated for putting a Treaty with First Nations people on the political agenda. Progressives need to support that campaign, argue Jacob Andrewartha and Sue Bolton.
19 years on — still no justice for TJ Hickey
Auntie Gail Hickey, her family and supporters marched through Redfern to demand justice for TJ Hickey, 19 years after the 17-year-old Kamilaroi youth died while being pursued by NSW Police. Peter Boyle reports.
Rideshare drivers say action needed for driver safety
The Rideshare Drivers Network called for action on safety after Uber driver Scott Cabrie was allegedly killed by a passenger in Queensland. Isaac Nellist reports.
Sri Lanka: Talk of ‘prosperity’ a smokescreen for people’s ongoing suffering and state violence
Seven months on from the Sri Lankan popular uprising, Janaka Biyanwila looks at how government spin, backed up with state violence, is attempting to keep a lid on popular discontent.
Telling the story of sovereignty versus colonial corporatisation
There is a disconnect of time scales between the relatively short-lived exploitative mining and Traditional Owners’ ancient connection to Country. Susan Norrie writes about her and artist colleagues' approach to a commission.
Qld, WA finally move to reform gender recognition laws
Under pressure from transgender activists and allies, nearly all states have adopted progressive gender recognition laws. But, as Nova ‘Jade’ Sobieralski reports, more needs to be done.