Israel and Palestine: Occupation, the peace movement, and the international left
The following is the text of a talk at the meeting of the Federal Committee of Die Linke, the left party of Germany.
Heirs to notorious gangster seek to be compensated by Cuba
A close examination of the books of many former U.S. enterprises in Cuba would show a whole lot of questionable activity.
Courageous prosecutor indicts 18 high-ranking military officers for Guatemala genocide
Up to now very few of the direct perpetrators have ever been brought to account.
Spain’s elections: Establishment parties punished, road ahead uncertain
On Dec. 20, Spaniards went to the polls for elections to the Cortes, the bicameral parliament.
Cuba celebrates triumph of its revolution
For Cubans, January 1, 1959, marks the "triumph of the revolution." That day revolutionaries led by Fidel Castro gained state power.
South America: The Bolivarians strike back
As 2015 wound down, the left wing Bolivarian "pink tide" in Latin America suffered two serious setbacks, both of which are sobering results that have it reassessing political tactics.
The presidential elections and foreign policy
We need to be examining the positions and records of the candidates on both domestic and foreign policy.
Is International Migrants Day destined to be a day of mourning?
Today, December 18, is officially recognized by the United Nations as International Migrants' Day.
Today in history: Morocco is the first country to recognize the U.S.
On December 20, 1777, the Kingdom of Morocco became the first country in the world to recognize U.S. independence.
FARC and Colombian government near successful conclusion of peace talks
There are now "agreements" on agrarian rights, illegal drugs, political participation, and victims.
