A plea for Liliany Obando, Colombian political prisoner
Class conflict, rural - urban divisions, and impunity for criminals created circumstances putting Obando and other political activists at high risk.
Cuba Caravan challenges blockade, returns to the United States
A year of work for organizers, and a month on the road for many participants, culminated on August 1 when the 22nd Pastors for Peace Friendshipment Caravan returned from Cuba, passing that day from Mexico into Texas.
Tottenham unrest a symptom of Tory Britain
Riot-scarred Tottenham began picking up the pieces Sunday from a night of violence that local trade unionists warned could erupt anywhere in Britain due to unemployment and social alienation.
Fight to end sex trafficking
One of the most significant scourges worldwide is the ongoing exploitation and sexual abuse of over 2 million girls, and sometimes boys, through sex trafficking.
Castro reports progress, criticizes religious discrimination
Raul Castro gave a generally upbeat report on economic and other progress, but sharply criticized the tendency of some officials to allow old habits to become obstacles to change.
Heading for Havana
These days, you need not brave the sharks that populate the Straits of Florida to visit Cuba.
Salvadoran student killed in struggle against toxic gold mining
This story isn't about the community activist victims suspiciously killed in Cabañas, El Salvador, in the last two years.
