W. T. Whitney Jr.

W.T. Whitney Jr. is a political journalist whose focus is on Latin America, health care, and anti-racism. A Cuba solidarity activist, he formerly worked as a pediatrician, and lives in rural Maine.

LATEST ARTICLES BY W. T. Whitney Jr.

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Exporting doctors, not bombs: Cuba’s Latin American School of Medicine celebrates 25 years
November 21, 2024 By W. T. Whitney Jr.
Fidel Castro: "Our country does not drop bombs on other peoples, nor does it send thousands of planes to bomb cities.”
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Elecciones en Puerto Rico muestran repunte de fuerzas independentistas
November 8, 2024 By W. T. Whitney Jr.

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Puerto Rico elections show an upswing of independence forces
November 7, 2024 By W. T. Whitney Jr.
The anti-colonial cause advanced on Election Day.
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Israel’s war on Palestine serves U.S. imperial interests
November 4, 2024 By W. T. Whitney Jr.
The war and the humanitarian catastrophe it’s brought can only be ended by ending U.S. assistance for Israel.
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Asamblea General de la ONU condena nuevamente el bloqueo de EE.UU.
November 2, 2024 By W. T. Whitney Jr.
Todos los años, en preparación para su votación sobre la resolución, la Asamblea General organiza dos días de debate sobre los pros y los contras de la medida.
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With Cuba facing dire economic crisis, UN General Assembly again condemns U.S. blockade
November 1, 2024 By W. T. Whitney Jr.
The United States and Israel voted no, and Moldova abstained; every other country voted yes.
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Para Cuba, las elecciones estadounidenses tienen importantes consecuencias
October 23, 2024 By W. T. Whitney Jr. And Emile Schepers

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For Cuba, U.S. elections have major consequences
October 23, 2024 By W. T. Whitney Jr. And Emile Schepers
To beat the blockade in the long term, a progressive bloc must be built in Congress.
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