G. Dunkel

G. Dunkel

Cuban doctor kidnapped in Haiti – her community protestsCuban doctor kidnapped in Haiti – her community protests

Cuban doctor kidnapped in Haiti – her community protests

Jan. 23 — Dr. Daymara Pérez is a Cuban doctor who has worked in Haiti since 2019, currently at the…

January 28, 2022
Theodore Roosevelt statue comes downTheodore Roosevelt statue comes down

Theodore Roosevelt statue comes down

Over two long January nights — to avoid disrupting traffic and endangering pedestrians — an abhorrent statue of Theodore Roosevelt…

January 24, 2022
Haitian government collapsing – U.S. involved in Moïse assassination?Haitian government collapsing – U.S. involved in Moïse assassination?

Haitian government collapsing – U.S. involved in Moïse assassination?

 Conditions for most people in Haiti are dire. While the country has significant economic resources, the wages of Haitian workers…

January 21, 2022
In France, massive education strike demands better COVID-19 responseIn France, massive education strike demands better COVID-19 response

In France, massive education strike demands better COVID-19 response

In France, a Jan. 13 massive strike protested ineffective government COVID-19 plans for schools. The countrywide strike was organized by…

January 17, 2022
The pandemic economy – sick workers can’t do their jobsThe pandemic economy – sick workers can’t do their jobs

The pandemic economy – sick workers can’t do their jobs

When the media is full of reports of thousands upon thousands of airline flight cancellations; of subway lines in New…

January 5, 2022
U.S. maneuvers amidst more disasters for the Haitian peopleU.S. maneuvers amidst more disasters for the Haitian people

U.S. maneuvers amidst more disasters for the Haitian people

Washington extended Temporary Protective Status for Haitians for another 18 months, because conditions in Haiti are so miserable. Despite this…

December 22, 2021
Ethiopia: U.S. sanctions create misery and divisionEthiopia: U.S. sanctions create misery and division

Ethiopia: U.S. sanctions create misery and division

Washington plans to impose sanctions on the central government in Ethiopia starting Jan. 1. The sanctions remove Ethiopia’s Special Trade…

December 16, 2021
People of the Sahel oppose imperialismPeople of the Sahel oppose imperialism

People of the Sahel oppose imperialism

After two weeks of struggle — burning barricades, smashed windows and mirrors, Molotov cocktails, masses of people on the road,…

December 10, 2021
Massive protests in Niger, Burkina Faso demand French military get outMassive protests in Niger, Burkina Faso demand French military get out

Massive protests in Niger, Burkina Faso demand French military get out

Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger are former French colonies, where the struggle against France’s presence in the Sahel region of…

November 30, 2021
Haiti: Desperation and ResistanceHaiti: Desperation and Resistance

Haiti: Desperation and Resistance

Nov. 21 — Nearly 4.4 million Haitians need immediate food assistance, and 1.2 million suffer from extreme hunger. Washington has…

November 24, 2021