Documents Shed New Light on Jeb Bush’s Role in Freeing a Cuban Terrorist

Michael Isikoff (Chief Investigative Correspondent), on December 16, 2015

This story is part of a weeklong Yahoo series marking one year since the opening of relations between the United States and Cuba.

An international terrorist enters the United States illegally, with no visa. FBI agents alert their superiors; the suspect is linked to more than 40 bombings — including blowing up a civilian airliner. He makes it clear he has no intention of renouncing violence to achieve his goals. (more…)

The Lost Women

By Michael Parenti on December 25, 2015

For many poor women, welfare and family assistance was their primary means of escaping abusive mates. Such programs provided support for them and their children. Cutbacks in welfare have now caused a dramatic drop in the number who dare attempt to flee hurtful relationships. (more…)

The Ku Klux Klan: America’s Long History of Tolerating White Terrorist Organizations

By Garikai Chengu on December 28, 2015

This week marks the 150th anniversary of the founding of America’s deadliest terrorist organization: the Klu Klux Klan.

kkkSince September 11, extremists associated with various far-right wing ideologies, including the KKK and Jewish extremists, have killed far more people in the United States than extremists motivated by radical Islam. (more…)

“A Very Close Friend has Died”

By Dario de Urra Torriente, former Cuban Ambassador to Lebanon on December 21, 2015

Every day we wake up with our hearts in distress by the unfortunate events that hit the planet on a daily basis. Every morning there is news that announces a new violation of sovereignty to a country, a new injustice, aggression and a new murder. (more…)

The “Natural” Presence of U.S. Armed Forces in Latin America

By Silvina M. Romano on December 24, 2015

The discourse on freedom, democracy, diplomatic contacts and friendly relations with Latin America, so characteristic of the Obama administration in their eagerness to reinforce the “soft power” of his foreign policy, finds its real limits in the need for “order” and “stability” (watchwords that were familiar during the implementation of the National Security Doctrine in Latin America). (more…)

The Hand of Washington in the “Election Coups” in Venezuela

By Arnold August on December 25, 2015

On December 7, 2015, after the December 6 elections, the White House indicated in a press briefing:

“What is clear is that the people of Venezuela have expressed their overwhelming desire for a change in direction.  And what is necessary is for all of the parties involved to engage in a dialogue about the future of that country mindful of the election results.  (more…)

Argentines March to Defend Workers against Macri’s Pro-Business Policies

December 22, 2015

Thousands of Argentines from various leftist groups gathered at the Plaza de Mayo on Tuesday to decry the fiscal and labor policies of the newly instated President Mauricio Macri, which they view as gains for the “CEOcracy” at the expense of workers. (more…)

WTO Favours Developed Countries, not the Peasants and Poor People

December 18, 2015

Under capitalism production is not for consumption but for trade to make profits. Countries particularly the developing ones are being forced to open their borders and markets to cheap and low quality agricultural commodities from countries such as the US, China, EU, Brazil etc. (more…)

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