W. T. Whitney, Jr.
LATEST ARTICLES BY W. T. Whitney, Jr.
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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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Opinion
Notes on the capitalist origins of racial oppression in the United States
March 5, 2018When white people shed exculpatory myths and acknowledge the truth about slavery, they’ve arrived at what descendants of enslaved people know about only too well.
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World
U.S. and allies look to military intervention in Venezuela
February 20, 2018One avenue for altering Venezuela’s government seems to be closing.
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World
Internet is latest arena for U.S. intervention in Cuba
February 12, 2018For decades the U.S. government has flooded Cuba with propaganda aimed at turning Cubans away from their government. Today's medium: the internet.
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