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

Mexico teacher rebellion gains support, repression
October 14, 2008 By W. T. Whitney Jr.
Widespread popular support and military repression cast ongoing teacher protests in Morelos state — home to famous revolutionary Emiliano Zapata — as a replay of events two years ago in Oaxaca. At issue are measures taken...
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World

No one died! Cuba and hurricane solidarity
September 10, 2008 By W. T. Whitney Jr.
The most destructive hurricane in 50 years hit western Cuba Aug. 30 with gusts up to 212 mph — the strongest ever recorded during any hurricane anywhere, according to head meteorologist Jose Rubiera.
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Other

Paraguay enters new era
August 20, 2008 By W. T. Whitney Jr.
Liberation theology proponent Fernando Lugo, a former Catholic bishop who has never before held political office, became Paraguay’s president Aug. 15 in ceremonies attended by heads of state and foreign guests.
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World

World notes: Jan. 12, 2008
January 11, 2008 By W. T. Whitney Jr.
Nigeria: Russians compete for natural gas Turkey: Women win strike China: Legislation benefits workers Italy: Marchers denounce U.S. base Venezuela: Chavez issues amnesty
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Other

Tribunals examine U.S. role in Colombia
January 4, 2008 By W. T. Whitney Jr.
In Colombia, four million people have been forced from their homes and land. Poverty is rampant: almost 24 percent of Colombians earn less than two dollars a day; 65 percent, less than three dollars daily; 40...
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Peace

22,000 say: Close the School of the Americas
December 1, 2006 By W. T. Whitney Jr. And Mike Giocondo

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World

Voices rising worldwide: Free the Cuban 5
March 3, 2006 By W. T. Whitney Jr.
On Feb. 14 attorneys in the case of the Cuban Five took judges’ questions for an hour before the full 11th Circuit Court of Appeals in Atlanta. Meanwhile demonstrations of support for Gerardo Hernández, Ramón Labañino,...
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PrintEditions

The Cuban Adjustment Act still dangerous after 40 years
February 23, 2006 By W. T. Whitney Jr.
In the Florida Keys on Jan. 5, the Coast Guard removed 15 Cubans from an unused bridge unconnected to land, sending them back to Cuba four days later. Right-wing Cuban Americans are up in arms. Once...
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