Why Haitians Are Chanting ‘Down with Obama’ Why Haitians Are Chanting ‘Down with Obama’
They’re enraged at American complicity in the Haitian government’s blatant effort to rig the presidential election.
Jan 27, 2016 / James North
Haitians Are Rising Up Against the Stolen Elections Haitians Are Rising Up Against the Stolen Elections
The country is dominated more than ever by MREs—Morally Repugnant Elites—and post-earthquake aid from Washington, guided by the Clintons, has mostly benefited American subcontracto...
Nov 13, 2015 / James North
Lincoln Chafee Keeps Ripping ‘Delusional’ Neocons and Democrats Who Compromise With Them Lincoln Chafee Keeps Ripping ‘Delusional’ Neocons and Democrats Who Compromise With Them
This Democratic contender is skeptical about wars, enthusiastic about diplomacy. And he has a disruptive sense of history.
Aug 20, 2015 / John Nichols
Can Tunisia’s Democracy Survive Terrorism? Can Tunisia’s Democracy Survive Terrorism?
Some Tunisians fear that the government’s proposed solution to deal with violent radicals will undo the victories of the 2011 revolution.
Jun 29, 2015 / Juan Cole
Is USAID Helping Haiti to Recover, or US Contractors to Make Millions? Is USAID Helping Haiti to Recover, or US Contractors to Make Millions?
The international community pledged enough aid to give every Haitian a check for $1,000. The money went elsewhere.
Jan 21, 2015 / Jake Johnston
How Humanitarian Aid Weakened Post-Earthquake Haiti How Humanitarian Aid Weakened Post-Earthquake Haiti
The chaotic rebuilding effort has actually widened the country’s social rifts, bringing the first emancipated black Republic under the yoke of a new kind of imperialism.
Sep 2, 2014 / Michelle Chen
The Campaign Against AIDS in Africa Is Saving Lives—So Why Isn’t the US Investing More In It? The Campaign Against AIDS in Africa Is Saving Lives—So Why Isn’t the US Investing More In It?
The Obama administration has decided to flat-line its budget request for AIDS funding in the continent, even though more money is needed.
May 2, 2014 / James North
How US Aid Fosters Human Rights Violations in the Philippines How US Aid Fosters Human Rights Violations in the Philippines
As the human rights situation has deteriorated, US military aid has ramped up.
Feb 19, 2014 / Vanessa Lucas, Azadeh Shahshahani, and Foreign Policy In Focus