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.

News

Puerto Rico elections show an upswing of independence forces
November 7, 2024 By W. T. Whitney Jr.
The anti-colonial cause advanced on Election Day.
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News

Israel’s war on Palestine serves U.S. imperial interests
November 4, 2024 By W. T. Whitney Jr.
The war and the humanitarian catastrophe it’s brought can only be ended by ending U.S. assistance for Israel.
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En español

Asamblea General de la ONU condena nuevamente el bloqueo de EE.UU.
November 2, 2024 By W. T. Whitney Jr.
Todos los años, en preparación para su votación sobre la resolución, la Asamblea General organiza dos días de debate sobre los pros y los contras de la medida.
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News

With Cuba facing dire economic crisis, UN General Assembly again condemns U.S. blockade
November 1, 2024 By W. T. Whitney Jr.
The United States and Israel voted no, and Moldova abstained; every other country voted yes.
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En español

Para Cuba, las elecciones estadounidenses tienen importantes consecuencias
October 23, 2024 By W. T. Whitney Jr. And Emile Schepers

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News

For Cuba, U.S. elections have major consequences
October 23, 2024 By W. T. Whitney Jr. And Emile Schepers
To beat the blockade in the long term, a progressive bloc must be built in Congress.
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World

In Cuba’s report, U.S. blockade comes off as weapon of war
October 16, 2024 By W. T. Whitney Jr.
The campaign against Cuba by the U.S. is condemned by the UN.
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Politics

Bolivia’s socialist split: Morales and Arce supporters divided ahead of 2025 elections
October 10, 2024 By W. T. Whitney Jr.
Two socialist presidents, two socialist factions.
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