Coup Detat

Honduras' Coup Congress Erases Five Basic Liberties

Al Giordano | Posted 05.25.2011

Al Giordano

The coup defenders are afraid of losing their "freedoms." But today, in one fell swoop their leaders erased those very freedoms, atop all the other ones they've already burned alive.

Too Cute by Half on Honduras, Mr. President

Al Giordano | Posted 05.25.2011

Al Giordano

Less than seven months into the Obama administration, promise of progress in U.S.-Latin American relations is now at risk because of a ham-handed response to the June 28 military coup in Honduras.

Haiti's Political and Economic Earthquake "Made in the USA"

Eric Michael Johnson | Posted 05.25.2011

Eric Michael Johnson

(updated below - Update II - Update III) This morning, as political and financial leaders from around the world convene at the World Economic Forum, ...

The Sheikha & I

Anne Peterson | Posted 05.25.2011

Anne Peterson

Why would a woman like Her Highness Sheikha Mozah, second wife of the Amir of Qatar, who doesn't have to work another day in her life, choose to work every day of her life?

Remembering the Fake Revolution -- Part 2: The "Revolution"

Carmen Burcea-Haber | Posted 05.25.2011

Carmen Burcea-Haber

A man wearing civilian clothes was firing a Kalashnikov right next to us, aiming up at a building. We were herded again to another position and we ran, jumping over pools of blood.

To Defend Democracy, U.S. Must Call the Coup

Laura Carlsen | Posted 05.25.2011

Laura Carlsen

The U.S. State Department has not issued a formal statement to Congress acknowledging the military coup in Honduras. Millions in U.S. money continue to flow to the coup regime.

Honduras: Term Limits When Governments Benefit People

Nelson P. Valdes | Posted 05.25.2011

Nelson P. Valdes

Congress and Courts belong to the rich and powerful who also control the military in cooperation with the Pentagon. Washington provided aid.

Departed, or Deported at Gunpoint?

Carol Felsenthal | Posted 05.25.2011

Carol Felsenthal

No matter how one feels about the recent events in Honduras that saw the elected president, Manuel Zelaya arrested and then deported, the word "departed" does not describe his removal.