W. T. Whitney, Jr.
LATEST ARTICLES BY W. T. Whitney, Jr.
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World
Cuban reform: Overcoming the separation of economics and politics
September 18, 2019The term “economism” has been used since Lenin’s time to characterize a situation of political prerogatives losing out to economic ones and of the resulting trouble for the working class. Cuba's reform process faces the same...
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World
Colombian peace agreement failing, some rebels return to armed struggle
September 3, 2019The strategic objective of the newly re-armed FARC insurgents is “peace in Colombia with social justice, democracy, sovereignty, and honor.”
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Culture
Prison classroom reflects white supremacy in new memoir
August 30, 2019The New Plantation: Lessons from Rikers Island: The title comes from Trask’s first day on the job.
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World
Mystery illnesses and a side-lined U.S. embassy spell trouble for Cuba
July 31, 2019Trump administration campaign underway to exploit illnesses of American diplomats to destroy improved relations begun in the Obama years.
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News
Cuba celebrates the rebellion that triggered a revolution
July 26, 2019At his trial, a young lawyer by the name of Fidel Castro said: "History will absolve me!"
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World
Cuba and its new generation of leaders respond to U.S. provocations
July 17, 201960 years of sanctions, threats, and aggression of all kinds have only stiffened resistance among Cuban leaders.
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World
U.S. builds fan base in Cuba, aims at regime change
June 19, 2019Forgive the Cubans and others for thinking about regime change when they hear of U.S. plans to train "emerging leaders" from Cuba.
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World
U.S. government tightens Cuba travel prohibitions, targets tourism industry
June 6, 2019The intention behind U.S. travel restrictions is to reduce the flow of income Cuba derives from foreign visitors.
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