Category Archives: Isn’t That Illegal?

Why the Marquis de Sade is nobody’s hero

Posted on December 27, 2014 by Sabina Becker

Detail from “The Martyrdom of St. Barbara”, by Jean Bellegambe, 1528. Musée de la Chartreuse, Douai. What gives with the idea that a notorious 18th-century aristocratic sociopath — a chronic, pathological liar who ruthlessly took full advantage of his high … Continue reading →

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Festive Left Friday Blogging: Today, we are ALL barbudos!

Posted on December 19, 2014 by Sabina Becker

Yesterday, Contrainjerencia brought footage of the three remaining members of the Cuban Five coming home. You want to talk joyful reunions now, or would you rather just group-hug first? Awwwwww… And here’s the story… On Wednesday, the president of Cuba, … Continue reading →

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Hey Jian, it’s never too soon to contemplate a new career…

Posted on December 18, 2014 by Sabina Becker

You know, I really did wonder what they were going to do with that wall-size blow-up of Jian Ghomeshi that they took down from CBC headquarters a few weeks ago. I’m so glad it found a home. And in such … Continue reading →

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So, THIS happened.

Posted on December 17, 2014 by Sabina Becker

Cuban students celebrating the release of the remaining three members of the Cuban Five — Gerardo Hernández, Ramón Labañino and Antonio Guerrero — who were freed and arrived on the island today. They are now with their families, and according … Continue reading →

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Venezuelan LGBTI rights activist murdered; activists seek equal rights under law

Posted on December 16, 2014 by Sabina Becker

Giniveth Soto and her spouse, Migdelis Miranda, holding their son. It will be a terribly hard holiday season now for Migdelis, as Giniveth was taken from her and their son most brutally on Saturday in the wee hours. The crime … Continue reading →

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Happy Human Rights Day!

Posted on December 10, 2014 by Sabina Becker

“We will impose sanctions on those who defend human rights!” Once more, a Venezuelan cartoonist — this time, it’s Uncas — hits the nail on the head. And in honor of Human Rights Day, here’s another fine example of how … Continue reading →

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Two more accused in the Serra murder case

Posted on December 9, 2014 by Sabina Becker

Robert Serra, Venezuela’s youngest parliamentarian, and his girlfriend, María Herrera. Gone, but not forgotten…and justice will soon be served again in the case of their untimely deaths. This time, to two more individuals: The Venezuelan Public Ministry has accused Danny … Continue reading →

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Cops Behaving Badly: A cartoon that says it all

Posted on December 9, 2014 by Sabina Becker

Venezuelan cartoonist Vicman captioned this one “Meanwhile, in the land of liberty…” You know you have a racist cop problem when Latin Americans, who have had their own problems along precisely those lines, can tell who’s the Kluker among your … Continue reading →

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Who’s your diplomatic guest there, Maricori?

Posted on December 5, 2014 by Sabina Becker

Well, well. What have we here? US “diplomats” exercising their diplomatic impunity (no, not a typo, nor a misspelling) at a legal hearing for a disgraced Venezuelan right-wing politician? Sure looks like it… “We have questions: What were you doing … Continue reading →

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Maricori charged with conspiracy to commit treason

Posted on December 4, 2014 by Sabina Becker

“Deputy colleagues, I propose that we eliminate ordinary parliamentary sessions because I don’t mix with ordinary people.” Well said, Maricori…because where you’re going, you won’t be mixing with anyone for a good long time. Finally, after more than a decade … Continue reading →