This photo of the late Bob Graham, taken in the Everglades in 1986, today evokes a time when politics in Florida meant something other than pointless cruelty and hysterical right-wing theatrics.

I don’t see how the Biden admin had much of a choice when confronting an abusive narcokleptocracy that clearly has no desire in holding legitimate elections or ceding an inch of power: Estados Unidos vuelve a imponer sanciones petroleras a Venezuela elnuevoherald.com/noticias/ameri…

Man who claims to hate “communism” models rule on the authoritarianism of Castro and Chavez while promoting a huge, ideologically-driven state presence in the educational process.

That Spirit Airlines would cut off its flights to #Haiti - including to relatively peaceful Au Cap - further isolates the country.

May the tyrant yet fall: Así conmemoran los nicaragüenses en el exilio el sexto aniversario de Abril confidencial.digital/migrantes/asi-…

Ocho alcaldes y tres vicealcaldes “purgados” en quince meses #nicaragua confidencial.digital/politica/alcal…

The fact that the political party he represents is the one that first started recruiting & arming children in Haiti’s slums - a practice for which it never apologized or made amends - kind of undercuts the message of unity and the call for youth to get involved in politics…

Terrific book. Recommended.

And not just Ukrainian land or lives, either. Moldova, the Baltic states and beyond will soon be in his sights.

Saw this account shared quite a bit
recently because of its musings about “Zionists.” Took about 5 minutes to discover that it was also pro-Hezbollah, pro-Houthi, pro-Islamic Republic, pro-attacks against civilians and anti-Ukraine.

“Democracy in #Guerrero is kidnapped by drug traffickers.” #mexico animalpolitico.com/seguridad/guer…

Do remember that whether we are talking about the U.S. Republican Party or South Africa’s African National Congress, this is what those who do the bidding of and cover for the killer in the Kremlin support.

Strongly suggest a lap cat when taking a pause from writing or reading…

#Haiti ’s Pwoteksyon sivil issues flood warning for much of the country…

Still carrying water for Putin, still carrying water for his “friends” in Hezbollah and Hamas, still took money from the so-called Islamic Republic in Iran…

What was that about Michigan again? Michigan Democrats win special elections to regain full control of state government apnews.com/article/michig…

In 2008, I traveled up the Caribbean coast of Central America and was fortunate to see Garifuna life up close & speak to many people about their history. A fascinating & unique culture that has too long been preyed upon by rapacious governments & others.

#Sudan : UN Committee urges end to ethnic violence and hate speech, calls for immediate ceasefire ohchr.org/en/press-relea…

Et voilà…