We are joined by Aviva Chomsky, whose new book, “Undocumented: How Immigration Became Illegal” details how systemic prejudice against Mexicans and many other migrant workers has been woven into U.S. immigration policies that deny them the same path to citizenship that have long been granted to European immigrants.
Read MoreThomas J. Donohue, president of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, on Wednesday visited an automotive repair cooperative in Havana, where he maintained a “fluid” chat with the workers. “Donohue was interested in the ‘before and after’ of this enterprise […] about how workers are hired and protected,” said Marcelo González, manager of the Vehicle Reconstruction Cooperative in the Cerro municipality of Havana.
Read MoreZapatista subcommader Marcos has spoken “his last words in public,” reads a statement from the Zapatista National Liberation Army (EZLN). According to the statement, the figure of Marcos is “no longer necessary.” The new Zapatista spokesperson is subcommander Moses.
Read MoreThe Russian oil giant Rosneft and the Cuban oil company CUPET on Saturday signed a memorandum of cooperation that will enable Cuban oil technicians to study in Russia. President Vladimir Putín praised the plan.
Read MoreTwo Palestinian workers were killed at their Israeli workplace. Meanwhile Palestinian factions are still working to achieve a national unity government. These stories and more, coming up.
Read MoreYou may know the adventures of Robin Hood and Zorro, outlaws fighting for the poor. Today we meet the newest member of that club, a Chilean activist who goes by the name Papas Fritas. Francisco Tapia, known as Francisco “Papas Fritas,” or French fries, says he burned $500 million worth of debt papers from the private Universidad del Mar.
Read MoreThousands of police officers have joined bus drivers for day two of a massive strike in São Paulo, just weeks before the World Cup is set to begin. Meanwhile, more than 10,000 people have occupied a lot next to one of the arenas that will host the World Cup’s opening match. (Video)
Read MoreToday we remember Vincent Harding, the historian, author and civil rights activist who died Monday at the age of 82. He was a friend and speechwriter for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and co-wrote King’s famous antiwar address, “Beyond Vietnam.”
Read MoreTwo Palestinian civilians were killed this week as the Israeli army attacks Nakab day protests. Meanwhile the American mediated peace talks remain stalled. These stories and more follow.
Read MoreCuba is looking to Russia to bolster its national security at a time when relations are tense between the United States and Russia over events in the Ukraine. Raul Castro’s son, Alejandro, went to Moscow this week to sign accords with his host’s officials.
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