Welcome to Veracruz, Mexico, One of the Most Dangerous Places in the World to Be a Journalist Welcome to Veracruz, Mexico, One of the Most Dangerous Places in the World to Be a Journalist
Killing reporters here is only one element in a campaign of state terror.
Mar 23, 2018 / James North
Robert Mugabe and the Poisonous Legacy of British Colonialism Robert Mugabe and the Poisonous Legacy of British Colonialism
Britain left behind two evil legacies when Zimbabwe gained independence: the harsh lesson that violence works, and a grotesquely unequal distribution of farmland.
Nov 21, 2017 / James North
Violence Is Rising in Congo—and the United States and EU Can Stop It, if They Want To Violence Is Rising in Congo—and the United States and EU Can Stop It, if They Want To
They have immense leverage over Joseph Kabila’s repressive government.
Jun 26, 2017 / James North
Rebellion Spreads in Mexico After a Police Massacre Rebellion Spreads in Mexico After a Police Massacre
“We will not pardon or forget.”
Jun 30, 2016 / James North
The Panama Papers—and People Power—Force Iceland’s Prime Minister to Resign The Panama Papers—and People Power—Force Iceland’s Prime Minister to Resign
Citizens are enraged that his government enforced strict capital controls while he stashed his own money in the Caribbean.
Apr 5, 2016 / James North
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
Can Haiti’s Corrupt President Hold On to Power? Can Haiti’s Corrupt President Hold On to Power?
Michel Martelly is trying to impose a successor amid widespread public anger at government repression and failure to rebuild after the earthquake.
Oct 29, 2015 / James North
Why Ecuador’s Rafael Correa Is One of Latin America’s Most Popular Leaders Why Ecuador’s Rafael Correa Is One of Latin America’s Most Popular Leaders
He played hardball with foreign creditors and stood up to Big Oil, using increased earnings to transform education and health.
Jun 4, 2015 / James North
Ecuador’s Battle for Environmental Justice Against Chevron Ecuador’s Battle for Environmental Justice Against Chevron
For more than two decades, impoverished indigenous people have been seeking restitution from the oil giant for polluting their region.
Jun 2, 2015 / Feature / James North