Analysis
Analysis of political developments.
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Third USAID plot to destroy Cuba exposed
People are outraged by a recently uncovered scandal implicating the U.S. in another ridiculous covert operation to overthrow the Cuban…
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‘End’ of Afghanistan occupation a lie
Taking a break from his Christmas vacation in Hawaii, President Obama gave a speech at a Marine base claiming that…
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Cuba refuses to extradite Assata Shakur
As news broke of the release of the three remaining members of the Cuban Five and the “normalization” of relations between…
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Apache sacred land handed over to mining giant in backroom deal
The Senate passed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for 2015 in mid-December by a vote of 89 to 11.…
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Leftward moves in Latin America led to change in US Cuba policy
The recent change in relations between the United States in Cuba is an important moment for the Cuban revolution. For…
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Venezuela vows to resist U.S. sanctions
On Dec. 10, Congress passed the Venezuela Defense of Human Rights and Civil Society Act. The bill imposes sanctions on Venezuela…
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US Marine in Philippines faces trial for murder of trans woman
On Dec. 15, the Philippine government charged U.S. Marine Pfc. Joseph Scott Pemberton with the murder of Jennifer Laude, a…
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‘Strong dollar’ de-stabilizes world economy
Two major developments occurred in the global economy in early December that have drawn much commentary and analysis in the…
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FBI will never count those injured and murdered by the cops
The writer set up an emergency hate crimes and incidents reporting system involving government and community agencies in Southern California in…
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After 42 years in solitary, Albert Woodfox’s conviction overturned
Albert Woodfox, 67, is the longest held prisoner in solitary confinement in U.S. history—held in an 8x6 cell for 23…
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