John Hilgeman interviews Mary Dutcher, a human rights lawyer who has worked in Nicaragua for seven years, about the country's political and social conditions. Dutcher discusses her work with displaced people in the Cristo Rey parish, which was targeted by the Contras. She highlights the Sandinistas' moderate stance, contrasting it with the U.S. perception of them as extremists. Dutcher emphasizes the Sandinistas' blend of Marxist analysis and Christian values, their commitment to anti-imperialism, and their efforts to create a more just society. She also raises concerns about the upcoming elections on February 25 and the potential U.S. reaction if Violeta Chamorro does not win.