Trump’s toxic politics of misinformation
In today’s post-truth world, where deception and disinformation threaten democracy, history’s lessons are more relevant than ever. As we look to the future, let us revisit the past and applaud the Haitians’ momentous contribution to fighting colonialism. After the Revolution of 1791, Haiti became the first free Black-led republic. However, it is among the poorest nations today, due in large part to France and the U.S. Haiti paid France a colossal debt for 122 years to secure its independence. The U.S. worked to isolate the independent country by cutting off aid and putting an embargo on trade in the early 19th century.… Seguir leyendo »