colonialism
Lessons from Zimbabwe
November 20, 2017If and when Mugabe departs, the fundamental challenges facing the Zimbabwean revolution and its people will remain: overcoming the colonial legacy and transforming the economy.
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Romancing Victoria: The historical context behind “Victoria and Abdul”
October 13, 2017Don't be seduced by this excessive polishing of the terrible Victorian regime in film.
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Trump waives Jones Act, opening Puerto Rico to foreign relief ships
September 29, 2017It took Trump a week to lift the port restrictions, bringing flak for the delay, as well as for what Puerto Ricans on the street call a lack of federal response.
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Puerto Rico: U.S. colonial dependency impedes hurricane recovery
September 29, 2017Puerto Rico has been occupied by the U.S. Army since 1898. Blame for most of its problems today lies squarely with the U.S. government.
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Teachers demand end to school closings in Puerto Rico
May 12, 2017Teachers unions in the United States and Puerto Rico joined forces to fight the drastic school closings, forced upon the island’s children by hedge fund creditors.
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