Zapatista Communities: We Are Here, We Resist
Native peoples of the New World, even as they fell to disease and cultural onslaught, have fiercely resisted the colonial invader since 1492.
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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.
Pachamama and Progress: Conflicting Visions for Latin America’s Future
A recent conflict in Bolivia is similar to others across Latin America between the promises of left-leaning governments, the needs of the people and the finite resources of Pachamama (Mother Earth).
Haiti: People Need a Stable Life
Carine Exantus is a 22-year-old university student majoring in social communications. She lost her home, aunt, and cousin in the earthquake of January 12.
Taking The “Don’t Ask Don’t Tell” Policy to the White House Lawn
Driven by curiosity and the desire for a military career, Mara Boyd was only 17 when she joined the Air Force Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) in 1999.
“You Need to Hear From the People:” Communicating From Haiti’s Refugee Camps
Haitian community radio stations are gearing up broadcast the voices, perspectives, and issues of internally displaced peoples, while at least one young woman in a refugee camp has launched her own communication program: an international blog.