Tom Hansen was the National Coordinator of Pastors for Peace and the lead organizer on the first five Friendshipment caravans to Cuba. He holds a Ph.D. in rural development from the U.A.M.-Xochimilco in Mexico City and currently leads a study abroad program in Cuba organized by the Autonomous University of Social Movements.
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Whatever Obama’s Calculations, Socialism Is Still Alive and Well in Cuba
After 54 years of the most powerful country on earth with its boot on your collective neck, any relief is worthy of celebration.
Tom Hansen
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.