W. T. Whitney Jr.
LATEST ARTICLES BY W. T. Whitney Jr.
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World
Right-wing candidate wins Colombian presidency but left forces see gains
June 19, 2018There are worries that Duque will call off peace negotiations with National Liberation Army (ELN) guerrillas.
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World
Constitutional change underway in Cuba
June 12, 2018“We work to achieve constitutional norms that reflect the durability of a sovereign, independent, socialist, democratic, prosperous, sustainable and also inclusive nation."
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World
Colombia joins NATO, and that means trouble
June 5, 2018NATO was originally an anti-Soviet pact, but in today's "Second Cold War," the Pacific Ocean is the most important future battlefield.
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World
FARC Leader Santrich faces extradition; Colombian peace process in peril
May 4, 2018“The regime confronting us for more than half a century hasn’t changed its character of injustice. This means that spaces for democratic struggle are still closed."
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Culture
Taking a long look backward to explain a police killing in Sacramento
April 9, 2018A system of racial oppression and race hatred has prevailed throughout U.S. history. Its staying power calls for explanation. Historian Gerald Horne offers insights.
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World
Cuba elects new legislature, prepares for post-Castro future
March 16, 2018Presaging a generational change of leadership, Cuban voters elected a slate of legislators who will choose the country's next president.
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Politics
Maine campaign against war and corporate rule nears climax
March 12, 2018Maine legislators have a hot potato in their hands, but they don’t seem to be feeling any pain.
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World
Communists join Venezuelan Socialists in Maduro re-election bid
March 7, 2018Rather than putting forward its own nominee, the PCV announced it’s backing of President Nicolas Maduro for re-election.
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