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

Petro and Márquez win unprecedented victory in Colombia elections
June 21, 2022 By W. T. Whitney Jr.
The historical significance of their victory cannot be overstated. No real people’s government has ever ruled in Colombia.
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Opinion

The U.S. Constitution: Bad for public health?
June 16, 2022 By W. T. Whitney Jr.
Delegates to the Constitutional Convention sought to protect wealth and private property; public health was not on their agenda.
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World

Petro wins first-round victory against right wing in Colombian presidential vote
May 31, 2022 By W. T. Whitney Jr.
Gustavo Petro and Francia Marquez are forerunners of a new kind of government for Colombia.
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En español

México lidera en oposición al bloqueo a Cuba
May 22, 2022 By W. T. Whitney Jr.

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World

Mexico leads in opposing the Cuba blockade and U.S. imperialism
May 20, 2022 By W. T. Whitney Jr.
Mexico is well-positioned to lead resistance to domination, with its strong economic and commercial connections with the United States.
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World

The uses and abuses of the U.S.’ Cuban migration policy
April 12, 2022 By W. T. Whitney Jr.
Cuban migrants get VIP status...or do they?
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En español

La campaña de la coalición progresista en Colombia promete un cambio real
March 30, 2022 By W. T. Whitney Jr.

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News

Progressive coalition campaigning in Colombia promises real change
March 30, 2022 By W. T. Whitney Jr.

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