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Articles by George Henson
Opinion: Progressives must learn: You can't believe everything Cuba says
When Democratic Reps. Pramila Jayapal (D-Wash.) and Jonathan Jackson (D-Ill.) returned from Cuba earlier this month urging less U.S. “rhetoric” and a reconsideration of sanctions, they framed their trip as a humanitarian fact-finding mission. Unfortunately, too much of what they brought back was the Cuban regime's preferred propaganda about itself. There is no question that recent U.S. policy has worsened an already dire situation.
Progressives must learn: You can’t believe everything Cuba says
Opinion>Opinions - International The views expressed by contributors are their own and not the view of The Hill by George Henson, opinion contributor - 05/01/26 12:00 PM ET Link copied by George Henson, opinion contributor - 05/01/26 12:00 PM ET Link copied Associated Press U.S. lawmakers Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., center left, and Jonathan Jackson, D-Ill., pose for photojournalists at the Malecon in Havana, Saturday, April 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Ramon Espinosa) When Democratic Reps.
Spanish Translation Student Accepted to Three Leading PhD Programs
It’s an achievement and honor to be accepted to any PhD program—much less three. Translation student Kareem Tinto has been accepted into three leading programs: Kent State University, the leading doctoral program in Translation Studies in the United States, as well as Ph.D. programs in Spanish and Portuguese at the University of Wisconsin at Madison and Emory University in Atlanta.
Twilight Showing: Four Horror Shorts
Cinelandia, Downtown Ciudad Bastarda, October 31, 1987 #1: The Magic Hat The package arrived days ago; it was only today that I decided to open it. It was a box about twenty inches wide by twenty inches high. Although I divined its contents, I refused to open it; I refused to believe that I now possessed something that belonged to the Magician, something as personal as his hat. From your expression I can sense that you want to know where I got it.
A Rat, a Labyrinth, “Ah Library TNT”?
Because my outline for this Deep Vellum post is approximate 17,000 words long, I’m going to condense my planned opening into eight bullet points.
Achy Obejas; "Translation as Something to Play With": A Conversation with George Henson
George Henson: Let’s talk for a minute about the Neustadt Prize and why you’re here. Achy Obejas: Well, I’m here because I was invited to be a part of this jury and to nominate somebody for this prize, which is a really big deal. It’s a lot of money, and it’s very, very prestigious, and I nominated Edwidge Denticant. GH: I saw that, and I don’t know her work.
The Invented Part by Rodrigo Fresán
The Invented Part by Rodrigo Fresán (tr. Will Vanderhyden). Open Letter Books. $18.95, 522pp. Antonio Díaz Oliva begins his review of La parte inventada in El Telégrafo, musing, “I believe someone has already said it, but I’m going to repeat it one more time: something is bothering Rodrigo Fresán. Or, rather, something is bothering the narrator of Rodrigo Fresán’s last novel—novel?
Joy Mission Center in Houston offers sustenance for body and soul
HOUSTON—Volunteers at the Joy Mission Center in Houston not only work hard to have food for the families who come there seeking groceries, but also take seriously the mandate Jesus gave to provide spiritual sustenance. The food-distribution ministry of the Joy Mission Center in Houston serves about 40 families a week. (Photo / George Henson)Every Tuesday and Wednesday, families line up to shop in the center’s food pantry and clothing center.
Church musician finds solace and strength in playing the piano
During the last quarter-century as volunteer pianist at Big Springs Baptist Church in Garland, Julia Roland’s music has brought elation and solace to many, while at the same time ministering to her own soul—particularly during a bout with cancer. Roland attended a couple of different churches as a child, but Big Springs was the one where she found herself most often. After she graduated from Baylor University, it became her church home.
Mustoe still committed to community ministry after five decades
AUSTIN—Pat Mustoe ministers to clients at the Baptist Community Center Mission with the same passion that brought her to Austin more than 50 years ago. When Mustoe went to college, she had no greater desire than to be a big-time basketball coach. She began shooting for something a little different when someone knocked on the door of her Virginia dorm room to invite her to the Baptist Student Union.
Champion of literacy finds joy in helping others learn to read the Bible
Maurine Frost knew from the time she was a girl God would use her in missionary service. It took her decades to realize her work helping others learn to read the Bible fulfilled that missionary calling in her life. Those years of service prompted Literacy Texas, a statewide literacy coalition, to present her with this year’s Champion of Literacy Award. Maurine Frost knew from the time she was a girl God would use her in missionary service.
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