W. T. Whitney, Jr.

W.T. Whitney, Jr., is a political journalist whose focus is on Latin America, health care, and anti-racism. A Cuba solidarity activist, he formerly worked as a pediatrician and lives in rural Maine.

LATEST ARTICLES BY W. T. Whitney, Jr.

World

Mexico leads in opposing the Cuba blockade and U.S. imperialism
May 20, 2022 By W. T. Whitney, Jr.
Mexico is well-positioned to lead resistance to domination, with its strong economic and commercial connections with the United States.
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World

The uses and abuses of the U.S.’ Cuban migration policy
April 12, 2022 By W. T. Whitney, Jr.
Cuban migrants get VIP status...or do they?
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En español

La campaña de la coalición progresista en Colombia promete un cambio real
March 30, 2022 By W. T. Whitney, Jr.

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News

Progressive coalition campaigning in Colombia promises real change
March 30, 2022 By W. T. Whitney, Jr.

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News

Nepal accepts U.S. aid despite protests, Chinese objections
March 23, 2022 By W. T. Whitney, Jr.
Money will be used to pay for roadway improvements and electric lines.
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Environment

Climate research strike? Linking up environmental science with the ‘science of society’
March 16, 2022 By W. T. Whitney, Jr.
Some scientists are calling for a “strike” when it comes to doing more climate change research. No one’s listening anyway, they say.
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World

Puerto Rican union workers strike against austerity, point to U.S. responsibility
February 24, 2022 By W. T. Whitney, Jr.
They’re fed up with the island’s government, but even more with U.S. domination of their affairs.
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Mundo Popular

Anticomunismo prolonga bloqueo de EE.UU. a Cuba
February 8, 2022 By W. T. Whitney, Jr.
Estados Unidos necesita a Cuba para publicitar su poder imperial. Se corre la voz: “Cuidado con esas políticas de izquierda en su país. No quieres meterte con Estados Unidos”.
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