“Optimism is essential to achievement and it is also the foundation of courage and true progress.” Nicholas M. Butler American Philosopher (1862-1947) Recent headlines have revolved heavily around the “official” stepping down of oft-controversial Cuban leader, Fidel Castro. During his near 50 years of rule, the impoverished people of the Caribbean nation have felt the strain of a closed economy. But, with just a couple of weeks under their belts, the new regime, led by Castro’s brother Raúl, has already signed into law two international human-rights treaties (both of which were long-opposed by the elder Castro). Coincidentally, amidst this news, I traveled
Fidel Castro
“Optimism is essential to achievement and it is also the foundation of courage and true progress.”
Nicholas M. Butler
American Philosopher
(1862-1947)
Recent headlines have revolved heavily around the “official” stepping down of oft-controversial Cuban leader, Fidel Castro. During his near 50 years of rule, the impoverished people of the Caribbean nation have felt the strain of a closed economy. But, with just a couple of weeks under their belts, the new regime, led by Castro’s brother Raúl, has already signed into law two international human-rights treaties (both of which were long-opposed by the elder Castro).
Coincidentally, amidst this news, I traveled
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