Emile Schepers
LATEST ARTICLES BY Emile Schepers
-
Henri Alleg, 1921 to 2013: Exposed French torture in Algeria
August 1, 2013Few U.S. readers know who he was and what he contributed, but his story should be told, because he was a true hero of the struggle against state violence.
Read more -
Rep. Steve King’s idiot remarks are serious problem
July 26, 2013The comments of Rep. Steve King, R-Iowa, which stereotype undocumented immigrants as drug smugglers, have embarrassed his own Republican Party, yet are part of a larger anti-immigrant, racist agenda.
Read more -
Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela on his 95th birthday
July 24, 2013Former South African President Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela celebrated his 95th birthday on Thursday, July 18.
Read more -
The root causes of undocumented immigration
July 24, 2013The right has portrayed undocumented immigration as an "invasion" of revolutionaries and criminals, orchestrated by the Mexican government; this is nonsense.
Read more -
Panamanian right cedes to U.S. before elections
July 22, 2013The president of Panama is putting on a big show right now. Is it for the benefit of the voters in the 2014 presidential and legislative elections, or is it for the U.S., the historical kingmaker...
Read more -
Immigration reform threatened in the House
July 10, 2013This week, immigration reform advocates face some of their biggest hurdles ever.
Read more -
What next for immigration reform legislation?
July 8, 2013What is clear is that the immigrant rights movement is facing the fight of its life.
Read more -
Anger grows over interference with Bolivian jet
July 8, 2013Heads of state from South America's UNASUR met in Bolivia to angrily denounce what they see as a lack of respect by the U.S. and Europe for their own national sovereignity.
Read more