Author Archives: Sabina Becker

Paramilitaries and corruptos captured in Venezuela

Posted on June 10, 2013 by Sabina Becker

For anyone wondering if the fight in Venezuela against corruption and paramilitary terrorism is going to let up now that Chavecito is no longer there, wonder no more. It’s still going strong, and it’s turning up criminals all over the … Continue reading →

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Quotable: Toni Morrison on rape

Posted on June 10, 2013 by Sabina Becker
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The Bolivarian campaign against homophobia

Posted on June 9, 2013 by Sabina Becker

“I am gay. I am lesbian. I am bisexual. I am transsexual. I am heterosexual. I am like you. I am human.” Add another stripe to that banner, one that reads “I am Bolivarian”. The LGBT movement in Venezuela has … Continue reading →

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Music for a Sunday: Prism is a BAND.

Posted on June 9, 2013 by Sabina Becker

And they’re Canadian, too: And they always killed it in concert: And yes, like the recently uncovered spy program that shares their name, they do paranoia well, too.

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Wankers of the Week: Hey, hey, NSA…

Posted on June 8, 2013 by Sabina Becker

Crappy weekend, everyone! And a special load of chicken crap for our “friends” in the NSA, who probably heard every keystroke as I was typing this. Yes, they’ve been listening in on everyone in the US, and Bog only knows … Continue reading →

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Festive Left Friday Blogging: Chavecito ascends the heights

Posted on June 7, 2013 by Sabina Becker

‘Scuse me while I miss this guy. Add another high achievement to Chavecito’s already impressive list of gains. He’s been given a place of honor on a mountaintop in Cuba: Today a group of Cubans and Venezuelans placed a bust … Continue reading →

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Quotable: Ann Richards on woman blaming

Posted on June 5, 2013 by Sabina Becker
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Saving Beatriz

Posted on June 4, 2013 by Sabina Becker

“Beatriz has the right to life”. Yes…yes, she does. NOW. Beatriz, the woman in grave condition whom the Supreme Court of El Salvador had denied an abortion, received a premature Caesarian section on Monday. The 22-year-old, who already has a … Continue reading →

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Who is J.J. Rendón?

Posted on June 3, 2013 by Sabina Becker

If you’ve been following Venezuelan politics, you’ve probably seen the handiwork of this man, even if you haven’t seen HIM. And if you find his habit of wearing black melodramatic and more than a little douchey, you ain’t seen nothin’ … Continue reading →

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The long impunity of Carlos Menem

Posted on June 3, 2013 by Sabina Becker

If you saw The Take, you’ll no doubt recognize the old man in the picture. Carlos Menem, following the dictates of the IMF, presided over an economic “miracle” in Argentina, which “mysteriously” (to hear certain economists tell it, anyway) turned … Continue reading →

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