A Win for the Cuban People

Eugene Robinson / Truthdig Dec 20, 2014 President Obama's historic opening to Cuba is long overdue -- and has a chance of hastening the Castro dictatorship's demise. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Obama and the Beginning of the End of the Cuban Embargo

Amy Goodman / Truthdig Dec 18, 2014 The failed United States policy against Cuba, which has for more than half a century stifled relations between these neighboring countries and inflicted generations of harm upon the Cuban people, may finally be collapsing. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Greeks Waylay U.S. Ship in Gaza Flotilla

Staff / Truthdig Jul 1, 2011 The Audacity of Hope, an American ship in the defiant Freedom Flotilla 2, tried to set sail for Gaza on Friday afternoon but was stopped by the Greek coast guard shortly after leaving port. (more) Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Cuba From the Other Side

Karen Lee Wald / Truthdig Apr 9, 2011 I thought it would be helpful if people who are always hearing and reading about the “repression of dissidents” in Cuba and jump to their defense could also hear the other side: What happened to the thousands of people whose lives were affected by the actions of terrorists from inside and outside the country.I thought it would be helpful if people who are always hearing and reading about the “repression of dissidents” in Cuba and jump to their defense could also hear the other side. Dig deeper ( 9 Min. Read )

The Forever Fidel Obsession

Saul Landau / Truthdig Sep 20, 2010 After three hours of conversation, it is clear that Fidel Castro has definitely retired and now spends his time underlining President Obama's books and reflecting on decades of revolution. Anyone who thinks Cuba is going capitalist, however, should check more carefully with the facts.Fidel Castro has definitely retired, but anyone who thinks Cuba is going capitalist should check more carefully with the facts. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

The Tears of Gaza Must Be Our Tears

Chris Hedges / Truthdig Aug 9, 2010 Muslim, Christian or Jew, we ignore this suffering at the peril of our own humanity. As Rachel Corrie wrote in her last letter to her parents, "I could live a comfortable life and possibly, with no effort at all, exist in complete unawareness of my participation in genocide."Muslim, Christian or Jew, we ignore this suffering at the peril of our own humanity. Dig deeper ( 9 Min. Read )

Pack Your Bags, We’re Going to Cuba

Staff / Truthdig Jul 1, 2010 Well, not really. But American tourists are one tiny step closer to Cuba's fine cigars and sandy beaches, thanks to a House Agriculture Committee vote narrowly recommending an end to the decades-old travel ban. Pro-embargo lawmakers in the House and Senate are expected to work their usual magic to defeat the measure. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Do as I Say, Not as I Pay

Staff / Truthdig Mar 7, 2010 Despite the fact that Washington has forcefully discouraged investment in Iran for the past decade, the federal government has given more than $107 billion in contract payments to companies that dealt with Iran or are doing business there. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Castro Hails Obama Actions, Wants More

Staff / Truthdig Apr 15, 2009 Barack Obama is so good at making friends. First Iran, of axis-of-evil fame, embraced the president's flirtations, and now Cuba's revolutionary in chief has warmed to El Diablo del Norte. Fidel Castro on Tuesday praised Obama's recent overtures, but said many other U.S. policy changes are needed. His brother and president, Raul, is open to negotiations. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Castro’s Racial-Paradise Myth

Eugene Robinson / Truthdig Apr 14, 2009 In 10 trips to Cuba, I have met Afro-Cubans who told me with conviction of their opportunities under the Castro regime. But I've also heard bitter complaints about deep-seated racism that many black Cubans believe is getting worse. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

A Changing Community Now Wants Softer U.S. Policy on Cuba

Reese Erlich / Truthdig Mar 12, 2009 A majority of Florida's Cuban-Americans, including many former hard-liners, have come to oppose a U.S. embargo strategy that has proved futile over the decades. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Cubans Hoping for a Thaw

Staff / Truthdig Jan 8, 2009 The 50-year U.S. relationship with revolutionary Cuba may warm up this winter, with some on the island seeing an Obama presidency as an indicator of potential change in the two countries' diplomatic and trade status. A Havana barber is quoted as holding hope for reconciliation despite the fact that Obama "is a capitalist and likely an imperialist." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )