The Global Convoy to Cuba: Response to Washington’s Strangling of Cuba

Since 1962 the US imposed an economic blockade on Cuba designed “to bring about hunger, desperation and overthrow of government.” Until 1990 this brutality was greatly alleviated by the solidarity of the socialist countries which provided the Cuban people with essential trade and aid. That provided some protection, but as the film 638 Ways to Kill Castro, the US had other tools, including many acts of terrorism and biological warfare.

The Global Convoy to Cuba: Response to Washington’s Strangling of Cuba

Chicago Loop Veterans Call on Troops to Refuse Iran War Orders

Chicago Loop Veterans Call on Troops to Refuse Iran War Orders

About Face has said it plans to keep organizing in the Loop, with more downtown events already in the works, the Sun-Times reported. Supporters say they intend to keep pressing their message to both troops and the public. For Chicago readers keeping score, Thursday’s rally took place at Federal Plaza, 230 S. Dearborn St.