Central America

Breathing Life into the Struggle: Victories for Indigenous Peoples & Transnational Allies

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Authors: Paula Palmer

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Winning the right to decide if resource extraction should take place.

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How You Can Help the Salvadoran Activists

Authors: US-El Salvador Sister Cities

Summary:By working in solidarity, we join the same struggle for sustainable communities, dignity, and self-determination in both countries.

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Placing So Much Hope on So Little: The World's First Fair Trade Zone

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Authors: Alyson Lie

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The worker-owners of a Nicaraguan sewing cooperative have faced Hurricane Mitch, homelessness, unemployment, power outages, mistrust, professional disputes, and global capitalism. The cooperative thrives.

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In El Salvador, a Revolutionary and a Gentleman (review)

Authors: Jack Spence

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Enrique wanted both education and higher wages for the peasants -- ideas that were anathema to the Salvadoran aristocracy.

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"Against the Grain" (poem)

Authors: Kevin Gallagher

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Radio Cacerola

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Authors: Lynn Stephen

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Oaxaca Teachers' Strike Sparks Democracy Movement

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Authors: Gerardo Rénique

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A massive campaign of nonviolent civil disobedience has brought the state government to a standstill.

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Rights Abuses Escalate in El Salvador

Authors: Dave Taber

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Compiled by Peacework intern and freelance writer Dave Taber.

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The Line Between Us: Teaching about the Border

Authors: Editor

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A Resolution from the City of El Paso

Authors: %anonymous

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BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Council of the City of El Paso oppose President Bush’s proposal and any other proposal that militarizes the border.

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