A regular and respected commenter at Fr. Jake’s place noted that as a Brazilian national going to school in the US, he regularly endures extra attention and luggage inspection when traveling back into the States. And in an aside, he claims that US consular officials in Sao Paolo and Rio allow personal prejudices to influence [...]
Racism, Homophobia in US Consulates in Brazil?
May 8th, 2008 · No Comments · Blogs Wot I Read
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Zimbabwe: Archbishop Tutu on the Arms Trade
May 8th, 2008 · No Comments · Hot Off The Presses
Archbishop Desmond Tutu comments on the “Ship of Shame” that was carrying Chinese arms for Zimbabwe. It seems to be headed back to China after offloading “construction materials” in Luanda, but it might be headed for Congo-Brazzaville. Others speculate that a ship-to-ship transfer is still possible. So far the biggest loser is China, whose reputation [...]