colonialism – Page 30 – People's World

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.

Today in history: 70 years since Vietnam independence proclaimed

September 2, 2015 By Special to People’s World

In 1945, after Japan's surrender in World War II, Vietnamese communist leader Ho Chi Minh proclaimed independence of Vietnam from France and the establishment of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam.

Today in history: U.S. Marines invade and occupy Haiti 100 years ago

July 28, 2015 By Special to People’s World

The story of Haiti is a case study in the injustice of the international finance and monetary system.