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.

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World Notes: Cuba, Palestine, Ivory Coast – and more
March 23, 2011 By W. T. Whitney Jr.
See what's going on around your world.
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World notes: Germany, Niger, Afghanistan – and more
March 16, 2011 By W. T. Whitney Jr.
International news about Germany, Niger, Afghanistan, India, Ecuador and Cuba.
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World Notes: Israel, Philippines, Guatemala – and more
March 10, 2011 By W. T. Whitney Jr.
International news about Israel, Philippines, Guatemala, Native American women, Japan and the Cuban Five.
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World Notes: Cuba, Afghanistan, India – and more
March 7, 2011 By W. T. Whitney Jr.
International news about Cuba, Afghanistan, India, Ireland and Colombia.
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World Notes: Cuba, France, Iraq – and more
February 23, 2011 By W. T. Whitney Jr.
From book fairs in Havana to human rights in Iraq - keep up to date on what's going on in your world.
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World Notes: Cuba, Afghanistan, Italy and more
February 16, 2011 By W. T. Whitney Jr.
The U.S. military is bringing contraband to Argentina and, apparently, planning to stay forever in Afghanistan. Read this and more!
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Honduras powerbrokers beat up on the poor
February 14, 2011 By W. T. Whitney Jr.
In the year after Porfirio Lobo became president of Honduras the disaster for the Honduran people has become clear.
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Arrest of human rights activist in Colombia under scrutiny
February 10, 2011 By W. T. Whitney Jr.
The arrest of Liliany Obando on trumped up charges is under scrutiny, as evidence against her is lacking.
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