colonialism – Page 33 – People's World

Washington march for Puerto Rico demands stepped-up rebuilding effort

November 27, 2017 By Carol Ramos Widom

"We aren’t going to turn our backs on fellow citizens—whether they live in Florida, Texas, the U.S. Virgin Islands, or Puerto Rico."

Lessons from Zimbabwe

November 20, 2017 By Special to People’s World

If and when Mugabe departs, the fundamental challenges facing the Zimbabwean revolution and its people will remain: overcoming the colonial legacy and transforming the economy.

Romancing Victoria: The historical context behind “Victoria and Abdul”

October 13, 2017 By Lowell B. Denny, III

Don't be seduced by this excessive polishing of the terrible Victorian regime in film.

Trump waives Jones Act, opening Puerto Rico to foreign relief ships

September 29, 2017 By Mark Gruenberg

It took Trump a week to lift the port restrictions, bringing flak for the delay, as well as for what Puerto Ricans on the street call a lack of federal response.

Puerto Rico: U.S. colonial dependency impedes hurricane recovery

September 29, 2017 By W. T. Whitney, Jr.

Puerto Rico has been occupied by the U.S. Army since 1898. Blame for most of its problems today lies squarely with the U.S. government.