Fables tend to convey a moral, often anodyne, sometimes downright objectionable. Enlightened writers have seen that children need fables with a ring of social truth, not sanctimonious ones that avoid confronting unpleasant realities. Sean Sheehan The libertarian William Godwin (1756-1836) took to writing under an assumed name because of […]
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Cuban doctors nominated for Nobel Peace Prize
British academic, Helen Yaffe, has nominated Cuba’s Henry Reeve International Medical Contingent to receive the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize for their contribution to tackling COVID-19 in 39 countries around the world. “Having researched the development of Cuba’s public healthcare system and its ‘medical internationalism’, I appeal to the Nobel […]
Those sanctioning remittances to Cuba seek re-election
Another move by US president Donald Trump’s administration, meant to harm the Cuban people, came into effect a few days ago, when a company dealing with sending remittances to the island was sanctioned. The State Department announced a week ago that American International Services (AIS) was added to the […]
Spanish judge seeks Sheldon Adelson security chief in Assange spying case
An exclusive from The Grayzone. A Spanish judge’s request to probe a Las Vegas Sands staffer’s apparent role in a criminal spying operation against Julian Assange indicates the investigation is homing in on US intelligence. Tellingly, the Department of Justice is stonewalling the application. Max Blumenthal* The Spanish […]
Narratives of Latin American migration in the UK
Two women, immigrants, have combined their experience to analyze in depth the reasons and characteristics of the Latin American diaspora in this country. They have written a book based on the voices of various immigrants. They will talk about it on October 7 and their talk is part of the […]
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