July 14, 2010
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In the Shadow of Ruins: Haitians Decry Conditions in Massive Tent City Across from Destroyed National Palace
Haiti is struggling to recover six months after the earthquake—one of the worst natural disasters in history. Up to 300,000 were killed, and more than 1.5 million were made homeless. We go inside the Camp de Mars tent camp across from the crushed national palace in Port-au-Prince to let the Haitians living there tell their… Continue reading
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The Political Economy of Israel’s Occupation
The occupation of the Palestinian territories defines Israel’s economy in a large way. About two-thirds of Israel’s history, it has been occupying power, controlling Palestinian territories. But even before that occupation, Israel has created a very particular system of economic control, which is designed to promote the idea of a Jewish state. The Jewish state… Continue reading
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Haiti a police state run by the US & UN | Heavy rains under tarps and tents six months later…yet billions raised and available
14 July, 2010 — HLLN Ezili Danto’s note: Many wrote to say they could not get to the last two articles posted. We’ve copied the article on the Ezili Danto blog for your convenience. Ezili Dantò – Oil Deposits in the Caribbean basin – largest deposit ever bit.ly/cWQTMP Other Recommended HLLN Links to mark the Continue reading
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BDS to Israel: Abide by International Law By Neve Gordon – Israel
BDS is also not about a particular solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, but rather the demand that Israel abide by international law and UN resolutions. It is accordingly something that you can support if you are for a two state solution or a one state solution. You can even support it as a Zionist. It… Continue reading