AltWeeklies Wire
Sticks and Stones on the High Seas, and a Lesson for Lefties
Was violence justified against the Israelis, even in self-defense? Maybe yes, maybe no. The point is: it worked. Had the six hundred-plus Turkish activists acted like American lefties, allowing themselves to be led off like sheep to be arrested, processed and deported, the blockage of Gaza—and the resulting humanitarian crisis—would have continued without an end in sight.
Maui Time |
Ted Rall |
06-03-2010 |
International
Ted Rall on the Revolution in Kyrgzystan
The revolution in Kyrgyzstan could have far-reaching effects. Ted Rall, who travels frequently to the country, responds.
Maui Time |
Ted Rall |
04-08-2010 |
International
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Nova Scotia Activists Surprised by Clinton Apology to Haitinew
Former US president Bill Clinton has apologized for flooding Haiti with cheap American rice beginning in the mid 1990s, making it impossible for Haitian farmers to compete.
The Coast, Halifax's Weekly |
Bruce Wark |
04-02-2010 |
International
Lost Boy of Sudan Makes North Carolina Homenew
Mariak Chuor of Sudan finds a new life—and vocation as an author—in Garner, NC.
INDY Week |
Billy Ball |
04-01-2010 |
International
Tucson Woman's Campaign to Get U.S. to Recognize Haitian Siblingsnew
One day in 1984, Jean Berrier Ciceron put his three young children and his pregnant wife on a plane from New York City to his home country of Haiti. He then severed all contact with his family. Nanette Longchamp first heard about the three siblings in 2003.
Tucson Weekly |
Mari Herreras |
03-17-2010 |
International
Security Hysteria is Feeding the Fight for Food in Haitinew
Ostensibly, the primary problem at the epicenter of the earthquake area is the threat of confrontation between hungry crowds and aid givers. That’s why the U.S. military is now busy securing the country. But locals gathered in front of the mayor’s office on day nine have a different analysis.
NOW Magazine |
Tim Schwartz |
01-29-2010 |
International
A Reporter Finds Getting to Cuba Easier Than Getting Outnew
Officials on the U.S. side were polite but firm when my family returned to Vermont from a two-week visit to Cuba. They ripped apart a red Che Guevara T-shirt I’d bought for my daughter. And they sliced up the two necklaces — total value $2 — that Liam had bought on a beach.
Seven Days |
Kevin J. Kelley |
01-29-2010 |
International
Understanding North Koreanew
For years, the activists at the Korea Policy Institute have been trying to influence US policy toward North Korea. Finally, Washington may be listening.
East Bay Express |
Kathleen Wentz |
11-04-2009 |
International
How Canada Got Caught in an Afghan Election That Doesn't Add Upnew
The news on the Afghan election, backed so earnestly by Canada and its $35 million contribution, has gone from terrible to tragic.
NOW Magazine |
Paul Weinberg |
10-16-2009 |
International
Cuba's Black Market Moves Online with Revolico.comnew
On an island where selling almost anything on the street, over the airwaves, or in the newspaper is forbidden by the socialist constitution, Revolico offers tens of thousands of items. Legions of Habaneros shop on the site every day, making it the most obvious crack yet in the foundation of Fidel Castro's Cuba.
Miami New Times |
Tim Elfrink and Vanessa Grisalez |
10-05-2009 |
International
Mexican Citizens Seeking Help from the Dallas Consulate Get Snared in a Legal Grudge Matchnew
Lawyer Robert Lyons claimed that he was owed a piece of a $2 million fee collected by a rival lawyer in a case stemming from the accidental death of a Mexican truck driver in Dallas. His lawsuit would lead to allegations of kickbacks and corruption at Dallas' Mexican Consulate, charges denied by Mexican Consul General Enrique Hubbard Urrea.
Dallas Observer |
Megan Feldman |
08-17-2009 |
International
A Darker Look at Che's Revolutionnew
There's little question that, as former top CIA analyst Brian Latell puts it, Gustavo Villoldo played a "very critical role in the capture of Che Guevara." But while some exiles consider Gustavo a hero, Che fans and scholars such as UCLA's Peter McLaren call him a "narrow-minded ideologue who set out to avenge his father and took his anger out on a great man."
Miami New Times |
Tim Elfrink |
08-10-2009 |
International
Kidnapped Man Gets an Up-Close Look Into Nigeria's Oily Heart of Darknessnew
Members of the Niger-Delta Freedom Fighters held oilman Larry Plake hostage at their camp for three weeks. They didn't necessarily want to make a political statement. They wanted money -- more than $1 million per hostage.
Dallas Observer |
Chris Vogel |
07-13-2009 |
International
Facebook Revolution: Iran's Opposition Internetnew
During mass demonstrations in Tehran last week, the Western press couldn't stop writing about how protesters were using Facebook, Twitter and YouTube to organize demonstrations, spread news and share videos of street battles. In this case, the hype was true.
Willamette Week |
James Pitkin |
06-24-2009 |
International
Congress Votes Down a NAFTA-Mandated Trucking Programnew
After years of political shell games on Capitol Hill, yet another push to unleash Mexican trucks across the United States has been quashed.
Tucson Weekly |
Tim Vanderpool |
04-08-2009 |
International
