Efforts are underway to aid victims of Hurricane Melissa
Brenda Lopez is cofounder of Cuba Si, Bloqueo No! to end the 65-year-old US blockade that was supposed to strangle Cuba to death. Thanks to grassroots support around the world, Cuba still stands strong.
Fighting to survive: A brief exposé of Cuban life after Hurricane Melissa
Maria cooks for her family in remnants of what was her family's home prior to October's Hurricane Melissa in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.
The Bolivarian legacy, from Hugo Chavez to Nicolás Maduro
“My life changed forever when I met Hugo Chávez,” Prensa Latina reported in a 2023 story on Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro describing his 30-year close friendship with his predecessor. “An extraordinary man, deeply human, noble and brave, with determination, ideals of justice and freedom,” he said of Chávez, who “became a second father, an example, a guide and a teacher.”
The Black Alliance for Peace condemns U.S. intervention in Venezuela and stands with the...
The objective of this attack is none other than to seize Venezuela's strategic resources, particularly its oil and minerals, attempting to break the Nation's political independence by force. They will not succeed.
Does Trump hate Somalis, or does he fear them?
Ferduz, a Somali woman, walks down Main Street, where Somali stores have taken the place of boarded-up storefronts. These photos were taken in Lewiston, Maine, in 2018. – Photo: David Bacon
Support Your Child’s Mental Health: Medi-Cal Covers Therapy, Medication, and More
When children struggle emotionally, it can affect every part of their lives — at home, in school, with friends, and even their physical health....
Hands off Maduro! Hands off Venezuela!
Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro decorates a member of the special forces during a ceremony in Caracas, Venezuela. – Photo courtesy of Miraflores Palace via Reuters
Kristi Noem lies: Stop the deportation of 340,000 Haitians with Temporary Protected Status
The NorCal TPS Coalition holds a demonstration at the San Francisco Federal Building in support of TPS for Haiti and Venezuela.
Make America Great A-GAIN: The American Holocaust
“‘Make America Great A-GAIN’ while I make and break all the rules to make as much money as possible” is apparently Trump’s mantra.
From the Blockade to Melissa, Cubans are in the crosshairs
Hurricane Melissa was bigger than Katrina. Compounded by a US-sponsored blockade, it's impossible for Cuba to even get the meager aid that is currently being offered by the international community to Jamaica.
Hands Off Cuba: Los Angeles co-founder Brenda Lopez speaks
For 30 years now we have seen the rest of the world side with Cuba. Most of the world sees the US for what it really is, and it has mostly isolated itself in order to try to continue to be at the top of the world.
Reach inside and touch someone: Answering official lies about cell phones in prisons
Cell phone in prison
by Kevin ‘Rashid’ Johnson
For years, prisoncrats have been building momentum behind pushing for laws to authorize installing cell phone jammers in...
AfroSolo@32 Finale
Thomas Robert Simpson facilitated this amazing event. He also is a local organizer of community events in San Francisco.
Cuba in the clutches of Hurricane Melissa and US-imposed blockade
Hurricane Melissa has had a devastating impact on eastern Cuba. Cuba has found creative ways to survive and move forward despite enormous obstacles and just got overwhelming support from the UN to end the US blockade.
Rwandan Prisoner of Conscience Victoire Ingabire
Victoire Ingabire, Rwandan prisoner of conscience, remains detained amid renewed charges and international solidarity efforts.
The Free Mumia Tour hits Cuba
The Free Mumia Tour visits Cuba, forging media ties and spotlighting Mumia Abu Jamal’s case.
A tale of two ceasefires: Gaza and DR Congo
“Israel has largely withdrawn to the negotiated yellow line, yet killings, displacement and devastation persist in Gaza.”