समय रे समय! – मृत्युंजय प्रभाकर

समय रे समय! 6/03/2013 ह्यूगो चावेज़ को समर्पित समय की खूंटी पर नंगी लाश टंगी है खून पसरा है फर्श पर दीवालों पर छीटें बिखरे हैं जलते लोथड़े फैले हैं इधर-उधर जबकि टेबल पर बोतल खुली है और पलंग पर जांघें कहते हैं यहाँ सभ्यता बसती है। मृत्युंजय प्रभाकर Continue reading समय रे समय! – मृत्युंजय प्रभाकर

Hugo Chávez Revolution Was Made By Women – Selma James and Nina López

      The funeral of President Hugo Chávez of Venezuela took place on International Women’s Day – a fitting day of departure for “the president of the poor” who was loved by millions, especially by women, the poorest. When Chávez was elected in 1998, the grassroots movement took a leap in power, and women in particular were empowered. Women were the first into the … Continue reading Hugo Chávez Revolution Was Made By Women – Selma James and Nina López

On the Legacy of Hugo Chávez – Greg Grandin

I first met Hugo Chávez in New York City in September 2006, just after his infamous appearance on the floor of the UN General Assembly, where he called George W. Bush the devil. “Yesterday, the devil came here,” he said, “Right here. Right here. And it smells of sulfur still today, this table that I am now standing in front of.” He then made the … Continue reading On the Legacy of Hugo Chávez – Greg Grandin

Hugo Chávez undefeated – BY DERRICK O’KEEFE | MARCH 5, 2013

Hugo Rafael Chávez Frías (July 28, 1954 – March 5, 2013). Hugo Chavez has died — undefeated. Yes, undefeated. Chavez, no matter how many times the corporate media and the cheerleaders of the status quo call him a dictator, was elected repeatedly with overwhelming majorities. No matter how many times this slur is moronically or mendaciously repeated, people know the truth. No less than Jimmy … Continue reading Hugo Chávez undefeated – BY DERRICK O’KEEFE | MARCH 5, 2013