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.

World

U.S. blockade of Venezuela is also an attack on Cuba
December 19, 2025 By W. T. Whitney, Jr.
The latest government measures taken in Havana indicate a last-ditch effort is underway to save the country's economy.
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World

Venezuela and Honduras first targets of Trump’s new National Security Strategy
December 12, 2025 By W. T. Whitney, Jr.
U.S. imperialism is determined to dominate all of the Western Hemisphere.
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Opinion

Fixing healthcare failures in U.S. and in Lewiston, Maine
December 3, 2025 By W. T. Whitney, Jr.
Need to step up reform efforts that have fallen short
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World

U.S. intervention in upcoming Honduras election a major concern
November 18, 2025 By W. T. Whitney, Jr.
The local right-wing power structure is counting on help from the Trump administration.
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World

Foreign imperialism and domestic divisions collide to create catastrophe in Sudan
November 12, 2025 By W. T. Whitney, Jr.
With U.S. weapons and backing (and an eye on Sudan's gold), the United Arab Emirates plays key role as sub-imperialist power.
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Politics

U.N. again demands an end to U.S. blockade of Cuba
October 31, 2025 By W. T. Whitney, Jr.
Measure overwhelmingly approved over the objections and meddling by the U.S.
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World

Brazilian workers call for internationalist brigades to defend Venezuela from U.S. attack
October 27, 2025 By W. T. Whitney, Jr.
Solidarity comes as Trump sends warships, fighter planes, and troops to the Caribbean.
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Opinion

With peace prize for Machado, Nobel Committee shows it favors the ruling class
October 22, 2025 By W. T. Whitney, Jr.
Despite the image it presents of itself, the Nobel Committee is not neutral in matters of world politics.
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