Love, revolution, Lula: films from Latin America
Two new films from Latin America dramatize the progressive histories of Cuba and Brazil: one an allegory, the other a biopic of a charismatic leader.
Looking at Cuba in a regional context
The corporate media and especially the right in the U.S. are trying to "prove" that socialism has only brought poverty to Cuba, but a look at the region shows this is not remotely true.
Reverend Lucius Walker, 1930-2010
On Tuesday morning, September 7, friends of justice all over the world were saddened by the passing of Reverend Lucius Walker, Executive Director of IFCO/Pastors for Peace.
July 26, Cuba: absolved by history
July 26, 1953 was the start of the movement to overthrow Cuban dictator Fulgencio Batista -- and the Cuban Revolution.
Cubans march against homophobia
HAVANA (AP) - Hundreds of gay and lesbian activists, some dressed in drag and others sporting multicolored flags representing sexual diversity, marched and danced through the streets of Havana on Saturday, June 12.
Human rights hypocrisy and Cuba
Ted, a friend, had a question about Cuba: "What about that hunger striker who died in prison there."
The truth behind the death of a Cuban hunger striker
Orlando Zapata Tamayo died of respiratory failure in a Cuban hospital on February 23 after an 83 day hunger strike
Resetting U.S.-Cuba relations and the Cuban 5
Recent vindictive U.S. actions in the case of the Cuban 5 raise the question: what is holding back a change in the unconstructive policy of blockade and hostility toward Cuba?
From Cuba, tender story about grueling sport
Documentary gives a tender and inside look at the renowned Cuban training academy for boxing.
Cuba in the house
My favorite television show at the moment is Fox's "House," but one episode made me scratch my head.
