colonialism

Oscar López Rivera, longest-held Puerto Rican independence fighter, to go free May 17

January 18, 2017 By Special to People’s World

Thousands of people, from the humblest to the world-renowned figures, include Pope Francis, fought for his release.

U.S. blockade of Cuba puts children at risk

September 30, 2015 By Roberta Wood

Although Cuba's socialist society guarantees all Cubans free high quality health care, Cubans unnecessarily suffer due to the U.S. blockade that prevents medical equipment and supplies from reaching them.

Burkina Faso military coup a setback for West Africa

September 22, 2015 By Emile Schepers

General Diendéré, the coup leader and new strongman, is closely linked to the U.S. military mission in the area, as well as to the French military.

Today in history: Eduardo Galeano, writer and journalist born 75 years ago

September 3, 2015 By Len Phelan

If anyone consistently and courageously gave encouragement to those in struggle - particularly the indigenous populations of Latin America - it was Galeano.

Refugees

September 3, 2015 By Luis Lazaro Tijerina

This poem is a response to the refugee/migrant crisis now engulfing Europe.