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.

News

For Cuba, U.S. elections have major consequences
October 23, 2024 By W. T. Whitney Jr. And Emile Schepers
To beat the blockade in the long term, a progressive bloc must be built in Congress.
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World

In Cuba’s report, U.S. blockade comes off as weapon of war
October 16, 2024 By W. T. Whitney Jr.
The campaign against Cuba by the U.S. is condemned by the UN.
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Politics

Bolivia’s socialist split: Morales and Arce supporters divided ahead of 2025 elections
October 10, 2024 By W. T. Whitney Jr.
Two socialist presidents, two socialist factions.
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Opinion

Haiti has disturbed U.S. ruling class for two centuries; Springfield is latest flare-up
September 27, 2024 By W. T. Whitney Jr.
Large numbers of migrants have arrived suddenly in other U.S. cities before, why is Springfield different?
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En español

Biden debe poner fin a la designación de Cuba como Estado patrocinador del terrorismo
September 17, 2024 By W. T. Whitney Jr.

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News

Call to action: Biden must end the designation of Cuba as a state sponsor of terrorism
September 16, 2024 By W. T. Whitney Jr.
Get involved in pushing for President Biden to end the U.S. designation of Cuba as a state sponsor of terrorism.
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En español

Honduras, el próximo país en la lista de posibles golpes de Estado impuestos por Estados Unidos
September 12, 2024 By W. T. Whitney Jr.

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Politics

Honduras – next in line for U.S.-imposed coup
September 12, 2024 By W. T. Whitney Jr.
Again, a country worried about foreign interference in our elections is getting ready to overthrow a foreign government.
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