Are Cuban American Voters Really a ‘Special’ Case? Are Cuban American Voters Really a ‘Special’ Case?
Their rightward lean of this group often mystifies and frustrates Democrats, but how unique are they really?
Nov 25, 2020 / Andrés S. Pertierra
A Q&A With Nicaraguan Student Activists Jeancarlo López and Lesther Alemán A Q&A With Nicaraguan Student Activists Jeancarlo López and Lesther Alemán
After participating in the April 2018 protests against the Nicaraguan government, they have become internationally known political activists.
Jan 2, 2019 / Andrés S. Pertierra
How Cubans See Fidel Castro and His Revolution Is Tied to How They See Themselves How Cubans See Fidel Castro and His Revolution Is Tied to How They See Themselves
It’s no surprise many beam with pride when they talk about the “triumphs of the revolution.”
Nov 30, 2016 / Andrés S. Pertierra
Hipster Colonialism and the ‘Ruin’ of Cuba Hipster Colonialism and the ‘Ruin’ of Cuba
A common sentiment about the country’s development shows that some Americans see the island as a tropical Cold War museum.
Jul 6, 2016 / Feature / Andrés S. Pertierra
Telecom Shareholders Demand Data on Government Surveillance Telecom Shareholders Demand Data on Government Surveillance
Activist investors are pushing for accountability from AT&T and Verizon.
Nov 26, 2013 / Andrés S. Pertierra
Remembering Saul Landau Remembering Saul Landau
Saul helped ignite a political awareness and a passion for history in me.
Sep 11, 2013 / Books & the Arts / Andrés S. Pertierra