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The Gall of Haiti’s Wyclef Jean Criticizing International Donors

Tuesday, January 21, 2014 at 7:17 AM
Written by Anthony L. Hall

No doubt you recall how governments around the world made quite a show of pledging billions to help relief and rebuilding efforts in Haiti after that catastrophic earthquake in 2010. While those governments were basking in praise for their generous pledges, however, I was sounding this cautionary note: I just hope this outpouring of support is coordinated… Read more.

Can Wyclef save Haiti?

Friday, August 6, 2010 at 5:41 AM
Written by Anthony L. Hall

Here, in part, is how hip-hop star Wyclef Jean rationalized his decision to run for president of Haiti this November: If I can’t take five years out to serve my country as President, then everything I’ve been singing about, like equal rights, doesn’t mean anything. (TIME, August 4, 2010) But I suspect some Haitians will… Read more.