Mark Weisbrot

Op-Eds and Columns

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Recent Op-Eds and Columns

Honduran Dictatorship Is A Threat to Democracy In the Hemisphere
McClatchy Tribune Information Services, November 19, 2009
Sacramento Bee, November 19, 2009

U.S. Must Solve Its Own Economic Problems
The Guardian Unlimited, November 12, 2009

President Obama’s Credibility on the Line in Honduras
The Guardian Unlimited, November 4, 2009

Ecuador, Bolivia Show that Even Small Developing Countries Can Pursue Independent Economic Policies, Stand Up for Their Rights, and Win
The Guardian Unlimited, October 28, 2009
En español

When the Media Is a Big Part of the Problem
The Guardian Unlimited, October 23, 2009

A New Role For the IMF?
The Guardian Unlimited, October 8, 2009

Occupying Afghanistan Is Making Things Worse
McClatchy Tribune Information Services, October 8, 2009
Sacramento Bee, October 8, 2009
Bellingham Herald, October 8, 2009

G-20 Doesn’t Offer Much Reform
The Guardian Unlimited, September 27, 2009
En español

How Much Repression Will Hillary Clinton Support in Honduras?
The Guardian Unlimited, September 23, 2009
En español

What Reforms Will The United States Have as a Result of This Recession?
The Guardian Unlimited, September 17, 2009

Michael Moore’s “Capitalism: A Love Story” Will Find a Ready Audience
The Guardian Unlimited, September 10, 2009

IMF Gives $164 million to Coup Government in Honduras, Following Familiar Pattern
The Guardian Unlimited, September 3, 2009

American Public Still Ahead Of Its Leaders on Foreign Policy
The Guardian Unlimited, August 27, 2009

Seven Weeks After Honduran Coup, Washington Still Lagging the Region on Restoring Democracy
The Guardian Unlimited, August 21, 2009
En español

Myths About U.S. Economic Model May Not Survive the World Recession
The Guardian Unlimited, August 13, 2009

Obama Should Change Course and Support Democracy In Honduras
McClatchy Tribune Information Services, August 13, 2009
Sacramento Bee (CA), August 13, 2009
En español

Obama’s Continuance of Bush Policies in Latin America is a Serious Mistake
International Herald Tribune, August 11, 2009
New York Times Online, August 11, 2009
En español

Anti-Venezuela Spokespeople Misrepresent Reality of Press Freedom in Venezuela
The Guardian Unlimited, August 4, 2009
En español

U.S.- Brokered Mediation Has Failed – It’s Time for Latin America to Take Charge
The Guardian Unlimited, July 30, 2009

Right Wing Media, Strategists Seize Upon Gates Arrest and Controversy
CommonDreams.org, July 30, 2009

Lawyers, Guns, and Money: A Coup Tests Obama’s Will
Los Angeles Times, July 23, 2009
En español

Trade Adjustments and Stimulus Packages in the Global Recession and Recovery
The Guardian Unlimited, July 23, 2009
En español

Who’s in Charge Of Obama’s Foreign Policy?
The Guardian Unlimited, July 16, 2009
En español

Why Is Our Government So Quiet About Repression and Media Censorship in Honduras?
National Journal Online, July 13, 2009

Hondurans Resist Coup, Will Need Help From Other Countries
The Guardian Unlimited, July 8, 2009
En español

Latin America Drags a Reluctant Washington Into Supporting Democracy in Honduras
The Guardian Unlimited, July 1, 2009
En español

Was the Iranian Election Stolen? Does It Matter?
PostGlobal (washingtonpost.com), June 26, 2009
International Business Times, June 28, 2009
Common Dreams, June 28, 2009

American Voters Want Congressional Investigations: Will Democrats Seize the Opportunity for 2010?
The Guardian Unlimited, June 18, 2009

Washington Showdown Over IMF Money
The Guardian Unlimited, June 10, 2009

The Next Big Taxpayer Bailout? IMF Could Get Hundreds of Billions for European Banks
Firedoglake, June 8, 2009

Vulture Funds Lobby Against Argentina, Trying To Use the U.S. Congress In Public Relations Campaign
The Guardian Unlimited, June 5, 2009
Página/12, June 12, 2009
En español

S&P Misses the Boat: UK and US Need More Stimulus, Not Deficit Reduction
The Guardian Unlimited, May 27, 2009

Big Business Gearing Up to Defend Protectionism Against UN Climate Negotiators
The Guardian Unlimited, May 20, 2009

Stealth Move in Washington Aims to Get $100 Billion for IMF Without Congressional Debate
The Guardian Unlimited, May 13, 20090

Ecuador's Election Shows Why Left Continues Winning in Hard Times
The Guardian Unlimited, May 1, 2009
Truthout, May 1, 2009
Common Dreams, May 3, 2009
En español

IMF Shouldn't Get Money Without Reform
International Herald Tribune, April 24, 2009
Newyorktimes.com, April 24, 2009
Página/12 (Argentina), May 7, 2009 
En español

"Deeds, Not Words" Will Determine Future of U.S.-Latin American Relations
The Guardian Unlimited, April 22, 2009
En español

More Fiscal Stimulus is Needed to Reverse Economic Decline
McClatchy Tribune Information Services, April 14, 2009
Real Clear Politics, April 15, 2009
Comtex News Network, April 15, 2009
Duluth News Tribune (MN), April 18, 2009
Arkansas Democrat Gazette, April 18, 2009
Janesville Gazette (WI), April 18, 2009
Cleveland Plain Dealer (OH), April 20, 2009
Great Falls Tribune (MT), April 20, 2009
Times Union (NY), April 20, 2009
Common Dreams, April 21, 2009
Appleton Post-Crescent (WI), April 24, 2009
Pueblo Chieftain (CO), May 2, 2009

Summit Unlikely to Bridge Gap Between Washington and Latin America
McClatchy Tribune Information Services, April 15, 2009
Connecticut Post, April 16, 2009
Common Dreams, April 18, 2009
En español

Obama Team Could Use Some "Audacity of Hope" for Latin America Summit
The Guardian Unlimited, April 15, 2009

It's the Global Economy (Stupid) or Is It?
The Guardian Unlimited, April 8, 2009
En español

G-20: Welcome to the Multi-Polar World
The Guardian Unlimited, April 1, 2009
Common Dreams, April 1, 2009
Truthout, April 1, 2009
Alternet, April 1, 2009

G-20 Should Think Twice About Increasing IMF Funding Without Reforms
The Guardian Unlimited, March 25, 2009
Truthout, March 25, 2009
Common Dreams, March 26, 2009
Página/12 (Argentina), April 2, 2009
En español

El Salvador’s Left Wins Historic Election
The Guardian Unlimited, March 18, 2009
Panama News, March 24, 2009

Washington's Lost Credibility on Human Rights
The Guardian Unlimited, March 11, 2009
Common Dreams, March 12, 2009

World Recession Forces Economic Re-thinking
The Guardian Unlimited, March 4, 2009
Truthout, March 6, 2009
The Panama News, March 8, 2009
Register Citizen (CT), March 16, 2009

Health Care Reform Is Needed Now More than Ever
McClatchy Tribune Information Services, February 25, 2009
San Diego Union-Tribune, February 27, 2009
Belleville News-Democrat (IL), February 27, 2009
Juneau Empire (AK), February 27, 2009
Wapakoneta Daily News (OH), February 27, 2009
Truthout, February 28, 2009
Kansas City Star (MO), February 28, 2009
Duluth News Tribune (MN), February 28, 2009
Modesto Bee (CA), February 28, 2009
Cleveland Sunday Plain Dealer (OH), March 1, 2009
Modesto Sunday Bee (CA), March 1, 2009
La Crosse Sunday Tribune (WI), March 1, 2009
Anniston Sunday Star (AL), March 1, 2009
Keene Sunday Sentinel (NH), March 1, 2009
Kokomo Sunday Tribune (IN), March 1, 2009
Common Dreams, March 2, 2009
Bradenton Herald (FL), March 2, 2009
Fort Worth Star-Telegram (TX), March 2, 2009
Appleton Post-Crescent (WI), March 5, 2009
Fresno Sunday Bee, March 8, 2009
Eua Claire Sunday Leader-Telegram, March 8, 2009
Atlanta Journal-Constitution, March 11, 2009

The United States and Bolivia: A New Beginning?
The Guardian Unlimited, February 25, 2009
Truthout, February 25, 2009
Common Dreams, February 26, 2009
En español

Will Obama Change U.S. Policy Toward Latin America?
The Guardian Unlimited, February 18, 2009
Common Dreams, February 19, 2009
International Business Times, February 19, 2009
En español

Obama Has Opportunity to Reverse Mistake on Offshore Drilling
McClatchy Tribune Information Services, January 22, 2009
Boston Herald (MA), January 23, 2009
Truthout, January 23, 2009
Kansas City Star (MO), January 24, 2009
The State (SC), January 24, 2009
Los Banos Enterprise (CA), January 24, 2009
Janesville Gazette (WI), January 24, 2009
Common Dreams, January 28, 2009
Albany Times Union, January 28, 2009
Fresno Bee (CA), February 1, 2009
St. Thomas Daily News (VI), February 2, 2009
Asheville Citizen-Times (NC), February 23, 2009

Stimulus Time: The Fierce Urgency of Now
McClatchy Tribune Information Services, January 2, 2009
Standard Examiner (UT), January 2, 2009
Spokesman-Review (WA), January 3, 2009
Wichita Eagle (KS), January 3, 2009
Sun News (SC), January 3, 2009
Lake Expo (MO), January 3, 2009
Ogden Standard (UT), January 3, 2009
Sun Journal (ME), January 4, 2009
Honolulu Advertiser (HI), January 4, 2009
Modesto Bee (CA), January 4, 2009
Charleston Gazette (WV), January 4, 2009
San Gabriel Valley Tribune (CA), January 4, 2009
Anniston Star (AL), January 4, 2009
Pasadena Star-News (CA), January 4, 2009
Whittier Daily News (CA), January 4, 2009
Columbus Telegram (NE), January 4, 2009
Myrtle Beach Sun-News (SC), January 4, 2009
Kansas City Star (MO), January 4, 2009
Janesville Gazette (WI), January 5, 2009
Bismark Tribune (ND), January 5, 2009
Augusta Chronicle (GA), January 5, 2009
Rochester Post-Bulletin (MN), January 6, 2009
Truthout, January 6, 2009
Vindicator (OH), January 7, 2009
Great Falls Tribune (MT), January 7, 2009
Appleton Post Crescent (WI), January 8, 2009
Yakima Herald-Republic (WA), January 8, 2009
Bloomington Pantagraph (IL), January 11, 2009

Duluth News-Tribune (MN), January 11, 2009
Fresno Bee (CA), January 11, 2009
Great Falls Tribune (MT), January 12, 2009