Monthly Archives: March 2013

Quotable: Gloria Steinem on the importance of questioning

Posted on March 26, 2013 by Sabina Becker

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Quotable: Evo Morales on the crisis of capitalism

Posted on March 25, 2013 by Sabina Becker

“Europe and the US are in a crisis because now they’re not robbing us anymore.”

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The ironies of the Venezuelan opposition, part 8

Posted on March 25, 2013 by Sabina Becker

Journalist Earle Herrera, host of VTV’s Kiosco Veraz (Truth Kiosk), devotes the latest edition of his show to a strange phenomenon: One would think that since they have just three more weeks to go before the next federal elections, the … Continue reading →

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Quotable: Neruda on risk-taking

Posted on March 24, 2013 by Sabina Becker

“They die slowly who transform themselves into slaves of their habits, who never risk, who evade a passion, who never risk the certain for the uncertain…. who abandon things before starting them, who complain of their bad luck, who don’t … Continue reading →

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The ironies of the Venezuelan opposition, part 7

Posted on March 24, 2013 by Sabina Becker

“Nicolás isn’t Chávez! Vote for me, comrades, because I’m the exact same!” Uh-huh…surrrrre. What’s this? Dirty corporatist tricks from the Majunche campaign? Yes! And look who else is involved…the richest man in Mexico, no less. Plus a whole bunch of … Continue reading →

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Who is Nicolás Maduro?

Posted on March 24, 2013 by Sabina Becker

Courtesy of Cubadebate, a thorough (and very impressive) profile of the acting (and future!) president of Venezuela: Nicolás Maduro stands a robust 6 feet 4 inches tall, with black hair and a thick mustache. He drove a Metrobus in Caracas … Continue reading →

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Music for a Sunday: A prayer for Latin America

Posted on March 24, 2013 by Sabina Becker

Maria Bethânia, Caetano Veloso’s sister, puts her unforgettable voice to some powerful lyrics. Here’s my translation: Grant, my God, grant That all that separates us Never bears fruit, never counts Grant, my God Grant, my God, grant That all that … Continue reading →

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Wankers of the Week: A Big Gulp of Stupidville

Posted on March 23, 2013 by Sabina Becker

Crappy weekend, everyone! Well, how was that for a week from Hades? We get one Steubenville more or less wrapped up, only to have a new one pop up in Connecticut, with all the vile rape apologism of the first … Continue reading →

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The ironies of the Venezuelan opposition, part 6

Posted on March 23, 2013 by Sabina Becker

Alberto Nolia and Tania Díaz of VTV’s Dando y Dando discuss the latest efforts of Majunche Capriles Radonsky to usurp the mantle of Chavecito. Unfortunately for Majunche, the campaign has hit a major snag. Guess what that snag is… Journalist … Continue reading →

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RED ALERT: International fascists to meet in Argentina

Posted on March 22, 2013 by Sabina Becker

From Aporrea, a denunciation of what are sure to be nasty things to come: Our editorial desk has received a denunciation and alert regarding a no-good meeting which will take place in two Argentine cities, and which will involve the … Continue reading →