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Achy Obejas
Achy Obejas, a Havana-born member of the In These Times Board of Editors, is the author of Ruins (Akashic 2009, akashicbooks.com) and Aguas & Otros Cuentos (Editorial Letras Cubanas, 2009). A former staff writer for the Chicago Tribune, she translated Wendy Guerra’s Everyone Leaves (Amazon, 2012) into English and Junot Diaz’s Pulitzer Prize-winning The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao (Riverhead 2008) into Spanish. She blogs for Chicagoland Public Media at WBEZ.org.
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The Next Chavez?
A narrow victory bought Nicolás Maduro immense power. more »
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The Gay Old Party
Republicans are waving a white flag in their battle against marriage equality--or is that a rainbow flag? more »
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The GOP’s Cuban Conundrum
As they begin to lose their Cuban-American base, Republicans start seeing faults in a Cold War-era immigration policy. more »
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How Long Can Hugo Chavez Call In Sick?
Venezuela's ailing president has kept the wolves at bay for 69 days, but restlessness is brewing. more »
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Extreme Makeover: GOP Edition
Fearful of being outflanked by far-right extremists, the GOP is pushing for moderation in its ranks. more »
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Who’s Afraid of Homophobia?
The Associated Press's decision to favor 'anti-gay' over 'homophobic' isn't as bad as some say. more »
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Castro’s Greatly Exaggerated Demise
Rumors of Fidel's failing health are likely overplayed yet again. more »
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Voting for Obama with No Illusions
Four reasons to keep Obama in the White House and Romney out. more »
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Cuba Goes Both Ways on Gay Rights
United Nations vote opens room for dissent more »
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INSIDE CUBA: Voices From the Island
Welcome to Cuba. more »
