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Rev. James Lawson: John Lewis’s Life Is Call to Action

Among those who spoke was civil rights icon Rev. James Lawson, who helped to train John Lewis in nonviolence in Nashville.

It’s Us Cubans Against Ourselves

It looks like a tropical variation of trickle-down economics. That is, benefiting a few in the short term is the way to benefit the majority in the near future.

Nicaraguan Opposition Stumbles, Ortega Bides his Time

The most favorable factor for the Ortega-Murillo dictatorship is the weakness and crisis of the opposition.

Ortega Calls for Humanist Governments

Nicaraguan ruler Daniel Ortega tries to bill his government as humanist.

“Love Each Other”, but …

With all due respect to the believers: it is worth remembering the saying “God helps those who help themselves.”

The Culprits of the July 19th Killing in Esteli, Nicaragua

Jorge Luis Rugama was shot and killed by a Sandinista fanatic for yelling, “Long live a free Nicaragua!”

Is the Pandemic Over in Cuba?

With the sources of danger I’ve listed, I’m not sure we are so close to giving the “final blow” to the pandemic, as the authorities say.

Nicaragua’s Young People: Heroes or Villains?

It’s not the same to lead marches or resist in barricades, however heroic that may be, than to deal with daily political processes…

Trump the Wannabe Dictator

I, like many of my fellow US citizens, am extremely concerned about Trump’s dictatorial tendencies.

AOC Calls Down Rep. Yoyo for Flagrant Disrespect of Women

AOC: “This is a pattern of an attitude towards women and dehumanization of others.”