The Right to Housing for Internally Displaced Haitians
While the eyes of the world are on Haiti's illegitimate elections and the return of the deposed dictator Jean-Claude Duvalier, about 1.5 million displaced earthquake survivors continue to live in sub-human conditions.
Dennis Brutus: A Small Tribute to a Giant Man
How does one pay tribute to Dennis Brutus? To do so appropriately would take a short book or a very long poem. Someone should attempt the feat, both because Dennis deserves it and because it would help spread the power of his life, work, and words.
Miami Rice: The Business of Disaster in Haiti
What is at stake in Haiti? What interests underlie the grab for power in the country? One answer is the large amount of aid and development dollars that are circulating. Among those benefiting handsomely from the disaster aid are U.S. corporations who have accessed U.S. government contracts.
Beyond Wyclef: What Haitians Want From Elections
We asked dozens of Haitians from different social sectors how they felt about the November 28 elections, and what they want or expect from a new government. Here are some of their responses.
Haiti: Don’t Give Us Food, Help Us Produce
Haitian farmer Jonas Deronzil analyzes the problems Haitian small producers face, notably U.S. food imports, and proposes alternatives.
Haiti: Partners in Health Works for Justice and Rights
With the motto "Providing a preferential option for the poor in health care," Partners in Health offers an unusual model of health care provision. Its mission is both medical and moral.