Jose Alejandro Rodriguez is a staff writer at Juventud Rebelde (Rebellious Youth), the official newspaper of the Union of Communist Youth, in Cuba.

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INSIDE CUBA: Against the Demons Who Kidnap Information
Without real news, a more open democratic socialism is impossible.
José Alejandro Rodriguez
Announcing In These Times’ New Agreement with the National Writers Union
Freelance contributors are essential to the quality and success of In These Times and independent media, and this agreement is one way to demonstrate their value to our publication and our commitment to transparency.
For more information about the National Writers Union, visit nwu.org.
Read the full agreement, which reaffirms a floor for the rates of our freelance editorial content, as well as our current rates (which are higher) and submissions guidelines below.